They lived in the real world of the late 18th and early 19th Century and responded accordingly. If they were here today they would understand new threats and new realities of our time and act in the best interest of our nation.
Paul and his brood think it's still 1789, and even in that time they would still be idiots...
“Paul and his brood think it’s still 1789, and even in that time they would still be idiots...”
Hmm, applying Paul’s policies, the revolution could have never taken place since we had to borrow $$$ to conduct it, but if it did, how would have American History been changed if Paul supporters had been in charge? In no order:
1) they would have been against the Louisiana Purchase because the Constitution was silent on the issue (this actually happened).
2) ok with British and French fort building in the Great Lakes region
3) US agression in Florida against the Spanish MUST stop!
4) They would disavow the Texas rebels and refuse to support them because we cannot interfere in the affairs of other countries.
5) tell impressed sailors that they were on their own and, thus, avoid the unfortunite War of 1812 - the great yankee merchant and whaling fleets would never exist.
6) cede the Oregon territory to Britian - After all, the US fought 2 illegal wars against the British, we must understand why they hate us
7) Restrain American settlers from entering Spanish territory to the west - manifest destiny is suppressed
8) California territory stays Mexican
9) Disavow the abolitionist movement since the constitution provides for slavery
10) Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, & Georgia secceed because the constitution is silent on secession. The union that never grew much beyond 13 colonies is left with 9 states, maybe 10.
Anyway, that is my list. I stayed away from WWI and WWII.