Would you favor the US going back to the UK?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No, besides it wouldn't work. Not all of what makes up the modern United States today was part of the British Empire, it was 13 colonies called "The Thirteen American colonies." The rest was controlled by the French, the Spanish (then the Mexicans after Mexico gained its independence from the Spanish Empire), the Native Americans, the Hawaiian Kingdom (Hawaii) and Russia (Alaska) for example. Therefore, historically other than Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The UK today would have no territorial claim to the other 37 states that compromise modern America.

Also you guys have fought two major wars against the United Kingdom, the American Revolutionary War of 1775-1783 to have independence from a totalitarian, imperialist and colonialist superpower that was the British Empire. And again in the War of 1812 (1812-1815), over severe British violations of U. S. maritime rights from 1803-1812, that ended in a severe stalemate for both sides. So no, there would be no reconciliation or re-joining of the United States to the United Kingdom over that pretty bloody and antagonistic history of the US wanting to be free of any monastic and imperialist empires such as the old British Empire.

Finally, the UK is no longer the British Empire, and has not been classed as a powerful superpower since the beginning of WW2, and officially lost it's superpower status in 1956, leaving the United States and the former Soviet Union (1922-1991) as the only two superpower states left in the entire world during the height of the Cold War. So it has been for a long time just the fraction of the power and might it had in the late 18th to early 20th centuries. It has no right anymore to demand or propose such a thing. More importantly, The United States has far more economic, political, diplomatic and military power than the UK has today. Being the only full superpower on the planet since the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991, it practically dominates the UK in everything now, and we really wouldn't stand a chance on our own now against such a massive power. Times have changed, the only real country that has any standing against the United States in terms of growing economic and diplomatic-political power now is China, being a massive economic power coming closer each year to rivalling the United States in terms of such matters. So to conclude, the UK essentially has no power or ground now to order such a return of even the 13 original colonies to its territories, as we basically have no real power anymore on our own without the United States and other NATO allies.

Apologies for the dissertation, but that's my opinion as a non-US citizen.

LikeALog · Accepted Answer

No. I've lived in England. We may speak relatively the same language, but the differences between the two countries are huge. The USA laws and the authority given to the fifty states would be taken from us. We'd be subjects of the Crown and ruled by Parliament.

Maybe belonging to the Commonwealth and having status as granted to Canada, Australia and New Zealand might be acceptable. I've been in Canada and Australia, they are more like the USA than England. But I don't see where being a member of the Commonwealth would be of any benefit to either country.

purplepoppy · Accepted Answer

Do you you mean America going back to it's rightful owners or do you mean kicking out people of British descent and making then return to the motherland?
Or did you mean returning your military bases here?
If you ask Boris nicely he might sell it to you, he needs the cash.

Amy10223 · Accepted Answer

You mean the Pilgrims? The USA created itself on its own by having deserters if the Church if England come here. It was never a part of the UK.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

You mean the US returning to the status of being a possession of the UK? I don't think they want us!

Lliam · Answer

The USA is certainly fubar, but Britain has one of the most loathsome governments on the planet. I can't imagine anyone wanting to be governed by that cluster fuck of morons, pedophiles, Anglocentric aristocrats, and inbred royals.

The only people who would want that are anti-gun, freedom-hating liberals.

MJtheCoach · Answer

Canada Australia New Zealand the stock part of the UK they can increase the population and I have always been dangerously under populated go there find out how they’re doing so well.

Pay taxes on top of taxes have no freedom to think or thought
Miserable antisocial people
Extremely difficult to do
Shitty grumpy assholes
No opportunity
Their govs Spends their taxpayer money like it’s it’s their own personal piggy bank
Weak military they relies on the United States
Too much gov
And misandry nation

You want that Toxic shit in U. S?

FunkyMonkee · Answer

What would be the point? I AM in favour of sending all the loony lefties to their own little private island!! Fantasy Island! They're already living in fantasy world! And, we'll never have to worry about them attacking us because they're all dead set against weapons.

Adam1978 · Answer

It's way to late for that. You guys are to far away from each other to play nice together. It's more likely for US to fall apart into colony nations again. Because fixing your system is to much work so the persons driving that would have to start over ata smaller scale.

bolverk · Answer

Sorry we don't want you back you have too many loonies in the three states on the West Coast, around Chicago, and New York/New Jersey for comfort, and we already have our own nut jobs to deal with thanks to the cultural pollution from your side of the pond - thanks very much!

Jersey2 · Answer

I would favor a federation of the US, Canada, NATO countries, non-aligned Eastern European countries like Ukraine and even Russia. A global government can start from there. The Capitol would be Washington, DC or New York because it won’t happen without the US.

Pete671 · Answer

No, but we are available to guide you on how to behave in a civilised manner, on condition that UK subjects (of Her Majesty) are allowed freedom to own firearms, I'll take an L1A1 with a.357 magnum as back up, in return I'll teach you the art of apologising in an extremely sarcastic manner lol,,,

Tamera952 · Answer

Well what does that mean, "going back to"? -- When we were a colonial possession, there was only 13 'states' -- can't we just be besties like we are now?

Flower7 · Answer

Well for one thing, the US is huge. All these people would never fit into the UK. It’s way too small.

VanillaSalt · Answer

Fuck the uk… in the UK I can be arrested for looking at a woman for too long.

HighValue · Answer

It wouldn't make sense. The majority of Whites in the USA are actually Irish and German. There are also lots of Hispanics here. I think British are actually 4th most.

BrosephBrostar · Answer

While I appreciate that we are the inheritors of the British traditions, and our cultures are similar in many ways, there are still enough and rather distinct differences between our two countries, and I'm fine with them and us being "brothers".

DryGermanGuy · Answer

„No matter how silly the idea of having a queen might be to us, as Americans, we must be gracious and considerate hosts.“  - Frank Drebin, Police Squad

Datboi65 · Answer

Why not ask if America should be returned to the Natives? I think that question has more validity, than "being returned to the UK".

t-8900 · Answer

Our good old boys could form a militia and take over that tiny Island if you removed their military. Their people don't know how to defend themselves. Not an AR in sight to hold it down is my wager

Miristheiss · Answer

"BACK" top the UK? What exactly do you mean? The USA is 2,000 away from that island group.  How exactly does the USA go "back"?

Kylekasuboski · Answer

Yes because American politics is such a mess and life truly would be simpler if our political structure was a parliament

sarabcanyounot · Answer

yea, Americans are in desperate need of colonization maybe that will bring back to earth💀

Concordio · Answer

As my old history teacher once said: "America is the world's largest social experiment. And possibly the worst..."

Curmudgeon · Answer

I was thinking more along the lines of the post-Brexit UK making economic deals with the USA. Let there be an Anglo-American Commonweath Of Nations.

CountessSarah · Answer

Nope. We don't want you. We've seen the mess you made on your own.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

You're a Texan, man! You should be ashamed of yourself!

Petermorgan34 · Answer

😂 In all seriousness that is the dumbest idea I have ever heard

eashline92 · Answer

No we are an independent country and we should stay that way

CreamySeed · Answer

Unfortunately the US Federal government has grown to a size King George would have drained his sack over 🍆.
The whole idea of independence was for maximum individual liberty and limited government unfortunately it is a dream long gone now.

Paris13 · Answer

lol!!! Hope it is ME who Gets There First. xxoo

BeMuse · Answer

We can send you back Austin. You already got your stimulus check. Catch a flight.

ikEVERYTHING · Answer

Idrc. However I suppose it could help Americans culturally speaking if they conform. However they probably wouldn't and just assassinate the queen or smth

Avicenna · Answer

No, their government and their leftists are as bad as ours

Anonymous · Answer

Absolutely. The country would certainly run more smoothly all together. UK won’t want the trouble. US is a spoiled brat.

Jay3344 · Answer

No, as a US citizen I would not like to be under the United Kingdom. Parliamentary Monarchy is not for me. I can barley stand having a President.

loveslongnails · Answer

No, but I WOULD favor Texas becoming its own country!

Massageman · Answer

Of course not. The US has its problems, but nothing like those in the UK.

Iron_Man · Answer

That will never happen that is the most disgusting Idea

najekim · Answer

If the US is going to be returned to anyone, it should go back to the Native Americans.

Mossberg500 · Answer

No, the English are bigger lemming/pansies than Americans. If I was a soldier in ww2 'd drop my rifle and fight with for the Germans though.

IronsKev · Answer

No we are fine as friends and allies The USA does not need to become part of the UK and the UK doesn't need to become the 51st State

TsAubreyKate · Answer

And I’m proud to be an American  Where at least ik I’m free  And I won’t forget the men who died To steal this land for me💯

TaleTeller · Answer

No, and they can have their little prince and sparkle Markle back too.

007kingifrit · Answer

the other way around. the U. S should annex Canada and the U. K. but they need to adopt the constitution first

Anonymous · Answer

Americans can’t even get along with Americans. A red neck from the south would not cope with a Brit who acts sophisticated.

Ninani · Answer

Only if the UK goes back to Denmark.

Anonymous · Answer

No we wanted our independence that’s why we have July 4

MuddyMole · Answer

Speaking as a Brit, "No".

jshm2 · Answer

Don't be silly.  We don't want you back.

Tyrael · Answer

No, we don't want them back. They're too far gone.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

Only if they can win two out of three.

AviatorTom · Answer

Why would the UK want the US?

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I would not. The UK deserves better :)

humanearth · Answer

No, because the UK dont have guns.

Andres77 · Answer

Only if I didn't have to eat their bland food

Dan_cColt · Answer

F*ck no we have problems but the UK yikes..

DaveToo · Answer

No. The Queen and her spawn have enough riches.

_Lucian · Answer

Yes I like trains and the UK has a lot of them.

ewok737 · Answer

No, I don't like warm beer !!!

boobliker · Answer

no you stay over there! please

OddBeMe · Answer

No I’m glad we voted for AmerExit.

crmoore · Answer

With all due respect, not at all.

Agape93 · Answer

Nope

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