Re: OT:US don\'t qualify for EU membership, don\'t spank children, WW2 history.
Okay, I hadn't realized that the Louisiana purchase was so formitive/foundational to the maturation of the United State's industrial complex, though it definitely makes sense. I concede that you have some excellent arguments, and I stand enlightened by this debate!
cheers,
jimbob
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