Present day Engerlanders must understand that the quarrel was not with the English people themselves

[Chief Arrowhead]

Quite the contrary. In fact those here considered themselves English, but long neglected. Not just neglected but abused by taxes.

The quarrel was with the King and his government toadies, but they very much considered themselves English. The thought of Independence was very painful to many.

[eastgermanautos]

[Hendon Gooner (Only Easy Day Was Yesterday))]

and that's why they went off to the Americas.... :watson:

[Chief Arrowhead]