RE: Awards and Anthems(and now some background) [OT] [HIST]

George,Eugene spake thusly upon matters weighty: 

Conversely, it's also long enough for the 'Good Old Days' to
> become nostalgic memories or worse yet idealized examples for
> terrorist/nationalist/separatist groups to use as rallying banners for
those
> disillusioned by the NAC system of government.

Now there is an idea and a half. US seperatists (Perhaps the AFALFA - 
The America For Americans Liberation Front of America - okay bad 
acronym...). They believe in the right to bear arms (not popular with 
the Crown), the right of free speech (NAC crown probably has 
censorship powers, for the good of the state),	small government, and 
have a motto like "No Peace With Kings" or "Virginians are Freemen" 
or something.  Interesting idea, and probably makes sense. Bet they 
sing the original Star Spangled Banner....Along with that Marine tune 
about the Halls of Montezuma and the Shores of Tripoli....

:)
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