[GeronL]

Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation

I really like the way that sounds.

[Windflier]

"Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation."

I really like the way that sounds.

I overlooked that little gem in the article, but I've thought the same thing for quite some time now. I don't think the people of this state ever intended to strive toward such independence, but darned if we haven't done it by default anyway.

Comforting, ain't it?