You can see how they'd think that
given how good a job they've done with the place. Funnily enough, it's not the first time I've heard an American say that. This bunch are Republicans, though. They were quoting revolutionary leaders to each other. One quote finished with "we're a new nationality, we require a new nation". So I jumped in with "and then the French got you one".

Pretty edgy internetting, I'm sure you'll agree.
( Kroney, Wed 4 Jul 2012, 9:34, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

Interestingly, a secondary cause for the war of independence and also the war of 1812
was the British attempt to keep the thirteen colonies and later the US confined to the east coast. Britain was attempting to set up a semi-autonomous Native American state that would have stretched from the Great Lakes to the Gulf and from the borders of the thirteen to the Spanish border at Texas.
( Kroney, Wed 4 Jul 2012, 9:38, Reply)

Interestingly

take that nerd
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Wed 4 Jul 2012, 9:42, Reply)

I won't lie, I was kind of expecting somebody to do that.

( Kroney, Wed 4 Jul 2012, 9:43, Reply)

We all know you love history Rory, it's ok, you can admit it

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 4 Jul 2012, 9:43, Reply)

History was all about a different battle for independence at Rory's school.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Wed 4 Jul 2012, 9:45, Reply)