[LearsFool]

If they were going to revolt, they had to have a plan for the post revolution days.

I know that compromises of principle and ideal were required of those involved in the founding of this nation. But I confess I'm not nearly familiar enough with the times to fully appreciate the necessity of every compromise.

Was there a fear that without a strong Union the British or French or Spanish would try to pick off the new states one by one? Seems to be. Was it therefore necessary for the states to sacrifice some of their independence from one another in exchange for maintaining their independence from foreign powers? I think that was the idea. Do we tend, in hindsight, to criticize that relinquishing of state independence? All too often.

Btw, what's your book called, what's it about, and when'll it be available?

[Loud Mime]

The first two of the federalist papers can put you into the mindset of the founders. Although I read them some time ago, I reread them last week; I picked up some things that I had not earlier....the founders were worried about the future of events and foreign influences that would take advantage of the lack of a federal power.

My book is about clarity in politics. I’m working on the copyright at this time; it has taken me four years to get to this point. More when its finalized.