The power to declare war rests with Congress, not with the states. Stop trying to create pathetic exuces to scare the people into siding with you. The people are too smart for you.
When's congress going to take this vote? Better be soon least we wish them Spanish to catch on.
On another issue, I declare my sympathies towards the idea of an independent New England.
((I do believe, Mr. Callahan, that some of your supporters may be a liability...))
I'm not even going to discuss the lunacy of a free New England; we fought a Civil War to preserve the Union, and I quite certain no-one will back breaking up this nation. As well, the Spanish probably are aware of this administrations' plans, possibly because someone keeps espousing hawkish drivel! Again, why should we go to war with Spain, if we are not under threat of imminent attack?
Not once? Mr. Khur, our entire platform was based on less government. Are you deaf?
Mr. Howard seems to like referring to Republicans as being blind. Perhaps the New Democrats and Federalists are deaf then, because obviously they haven't heard anything other than their own bloated egos if they have not heard us call for less government.
The South voted for secession, for independence; should we have let them leave?
The point is that a unity ticket isn't the creation of a single party. But unity tickets usually have their own drawbacks, like large concessions in policy.I do see your point, komisha; however, 1840 was immensely one-sided, and the others until this last one, weren't unity tickets per se. They were more to allure other party members to them, rather than create a single party, which usually leads to excessively lopsided victories.
Which is exactly the point I'm making. If there hadn't been any unity tickets that election, it would have been strictly along party lines, making it rather dull and predictable.The election preceding the War, in my opinion, is the unique one; as both were unity parties; they countered each other, which is why the race was close.))
As for Mr. Khur, I have wondered if you have seen my recent pleas for my appointement to goverment? For some time I have considered and would readily accept a position as your assistant in the departement of State. I believe I would be best for the job considering my extensive travels and understanding of foreign cultures and peoples, as well as my views on the recent Cuban affair. I eagerly await your reply.
-Rep. Wiliam Leo
I am quite confused by this administration... they consider my negotiation policy weak, yet now they're engaging in just such a policy. They have promised to get the Rebels in four years, yet now they are relying in policies which they've said have failed for over a decade. I thought they would strong arm, use the navy, but now they fear angering Germany and Britain, which I said would happen.
I am certain our newspapers get overseas, Mr. Secretary. And I certain the Spanish were already aware of this present administrations... hostile view towards her. I doubt the Europeans are oblivious to this situation
So we should tear asunder this glorious Union in the name of Cuban liberty? We should dissolve this great Republic, so that we can better support freedom? That is twisted, fallacious, and utterly insane! States should not break away; we have already shown what happens when they do... if this is the movement the hawks are endorsing, I feel their support will be shortlived!
I did not sling mud; I criticized on the basis of my views, as did the majority of my opponents (I cite neanderthals as evidence). If I did speak harshly, I apologize, but that doesn't change the fact; I have consistently opposed intrusive, oversized government, corrupt bureaucracy, blatant imperialist militarism, and all forms of totalitarian, statist government.