Posted by Kimberlieo at 209.50.129.181 on March 28, 2003 at 16:17:12:
In Reply to: I know why! posted by Smalls on March 28, 2003 at 16:10:40:
: Because it was considered better to be ruled by a small group of corrupt local rich folks instead of one faraway massive corrupt rich guy named George? And even though the local leadership allowed terrible things like slavery, massive religious punishments and no rights for women, it was better than being ruled from an ocean away.
: Hey, wait. This sounds familiar, somehow...
: Somehow...
: Mike