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I would say that King George III got his butt whipped by 13 individual countries.

The Revolution was a “perfect storm” event for the British. As long as the colonies stood together the colonies had a chance to win. If they had fell to fighting amongst themselves the party would have been over, the Brits would have divided and conquered.

If the 50 states dissolve the present Union they are by definition not standing together. Expect mucho conflict and the consequences therefrom.

58 posted on 04/12/2012 8:55:14 AM PDT by Cheburashka (It's legal to be out at night in spacesuits, even carrying a rag dolly. Cops hauled us in anyway.)

If the 50 states dissolve the present Union they are by definition not standing together.

I guess you have never heard of mutual defense treaties? Look you think like statist, I get you. We are different, I believe in a weak Federal Govt. That doesn't mean I believe in a weak defense structure. You should really read about the founding of our country and the republic. Are you a naturalized citizen? You seem a little behind the curve.

Most Americans when thinking about the USC are hung up on the BOR's. That is a mistake, the MOST important thing the USC did was establish(or try to establish) a limited centralized Federal Govt. I put you in this category. .