As an intelligent dyslexic to a dumb one, that'd be secede, rather than
succeed

I'm sinistral, not dyslexic, and obviously, not perfect. But thanks for your
concern.
Speaking of Republics, did you see the first post election diplomatic shot
across the bow of old Europe by the Bush administration?. They UNILATERALY
recognized the Republic of Macedonia's name, much to the dismay of Greece, and
I'm sure shortly the EU and the UN.

http://www.hellenicnews.com/readnews...d=2591&lang=US

From the red corner of a blue state with 'Katsura' peaking and Lachenalia
rising.