Re: The United States in Full Thrust

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I think what might have been the original intention of this (I could 
be wrong), is "What if the US civil war never happened?"

In that light, I think the question might be: how would the history 
have unfolded had that never happened. Obviously, the US would be a 
major power, probably still on somewhat good terms with the NAC. I'd 
say neutral to the FSE & NSL (though possibly friendly to NSL). Then 
hostile to the "traditional" enemies, IF, SK, ESU. But I'm only 
guessing, and I'd love to hear other ideas!