Re: Re: The United States in Full Thrust

Hi,

>Living right here in Texas (yes, I'm a Texan) There
>are all sorts of weirdo militia in the backwater who
>don't like being under the thumb of an American
>government, and would NEVER go for being under the
>thumb of the Brittish.  Thankfully, they stay out in
>huge ranches in west Texas, and no one really listens
>to them.  Texans have a bit of pride being the only
>state in the union to once be it's own country, but
>most of us are quite fine with being a part of the
>USA.

Um, what about Hawaii? Was it not once it's own country?

>There have been quite a few cases in our short history
>when other countries have underestimated us.  Common
>example is Pearl Harbor. The Japanese really didn't
>think we'd get off our fat lazy butts to fight a war
>over an island so far from the continent.  Heh heh
>heh, boy were they wrong.  But in most cases,
>Americans have a live and let live attitude, as long
>as we make money.  Heh heh heh big hint here for those
>not living in America.....the best way to piss us off
>is to hit us in our wallets.
>

Second best way is to ignore you. Especially if you are
a waiter in a French restaurant. ;)

Cheers,
Tony Christney

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