Highlander
Banned
Inspired by the past idea of Seacrete, I've decided to write a TL where a guy makes an island from it and secedes. I'll post the information in different formats, starting with an article. This is a work in progress, and I'll add to it as I go.
Article from the New York Times
January 26, 2016
By Robert F. Worth
Throughout American history, there have been several attempts at secession. One obvious one, on a very large scale, is the Confederate States seceding from the United States. Another example is the Republic of Texas, although short lived, greatly influenced American and Mexican politics. Even on a smaller scale, the late Mormon Kingdom of Beaver Island in northern Michigan. All of these attempts, however noble, were unsuccessful. Up until now no foreign nations have been formed out of the US. That is, until now.
This nation project started a decade ago. Henry Clinton, no relation to the former president, won the largest lottery jackpot in the history of the country. After taxes, he had roughly three million dollars (Henry took all the money up front). He was the topic of many news stories around the country for many months. You would think that someone whom has won such a large amount of money would be ecstatic; but during many interviews, he was calm and noble during the matter.
“What was your first thought when you saw you won all this money?” I asked him in a recent interview.
“Well, my life is going to change,” he replied, with a quick laugh.
Article from the New York Times
January 26, 2016
By Robert F. Worth
Throughout American history, there have been several attempts at secession. One obvious one, on a very large scale, is the Confederate States seceding from the United States. Another example is the Republic of Texas, although short lived, greatly influenced American and Mexican politics. Even on a smaller scale, the late Mormon Kingdom of Beaver Island in northern Michigan. All of these attempts, however noble, were unsuccessful. Up until now no foreign nations have been formed out of the US. That is, until now.
This nation project started a decade ago. Henry Clinton, no relation to the former president, won the largest lottery jackpot in the history of the country. After taxes, he had roughly three million dollars (Henry took all the money up front). He was the topic of many news stories around the country for many months. You would think that someone whom has won such a large amount of money would be ecstatic; but during many interviews, he was calm and noble during the matter.
“What was your first thought when you saw you won all this money?” I asked him in a recent interview.
“Well, my life is going to change,” he replied, with a quick laugh.
