“In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.” – James Monroe [1]
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#1 Comment By Deplorable Silver Stacker On October 15, 2018 @ 2:02 pm
How nice it would be to be able to go back to those simpler political times.
#2 Comment By Ohio Guy On October 15, 2018 @ 6:03 pm
And know what we know now.
#3 Comment By Roger D On October 15, 2018 @ 8:32 pm
Republics have short lives. Lincoln’s Republic has devolved into a bankrupt tyrannical democracy. Washington can still print enough money to sustain its plan to destroy all nations in the Middle East (except one). But looking at its timeline we are very close to the end. There are wild cards such as financial collapse or total breakdown of civility. But it is going down.
My point is that we (like the previous commenters) may well live to get another chance (knowing what we know) to shape what replaces it. Now is the time to THINK about what replaces it. For me studying the breakup of the USSR (Estonia in particular) is helpful. Our founding documents are absolute TREASURES. I find those supporting the Confederate States of America very pertinent. They fought the same tyrant!