Bryan Howerton
What if.....
Tue Apr 17 20:34:12 2001


George, you bring up an excellent point. I suppose a whole new discussion thread could spring from the question, "What if...." When you consider that 13 fiercely independent states (including Kentucky and Missouri) could sever long-standing ties with the national government, meet and agree upon a constitution, invent a new government, create and field a brand-new army, constitute a navy from scratch, and conduct total war with a much more powerful adversary for five years, it does indeed make you wonder what if.....