Oh really? The freedom Adams, Madison, Hamilton, Jay and several thousands of colonial soldiers and militia members fought for never existed before their lives, either. It existed only in the writings of Montesquieu, Hobbes, Locke, Plato, etc. So how did they achieve a Free Republic when it had never exited? Answer: they just did it. They didn't make excuses.
Yes, we Dawg Soldiers are quite aware that you're far from alone. We have our work cut out for us.
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!
Don’t get me wrong. I am far from shuffling into a freight car. I made the FMCDH decision when Heston was still alive. I am reminded of Ghurchill’s speech about “when will we fight?”