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Fabrique Nationale probably makes the best ones, but that'll set you back 3 to 5 thousand dollars. DSA makes a very good rifle, but will cost you at least double what you paid for the Century. There were many "demilitarized" rifles imported over the years, and this is what most of the FALs...

The Centuries are hit-and-miss quality-wise. Some look like they were assembled by angry beavers up in St. Albans. Unfortunately, the ones with the Hesse receivers are some of the least desirable. You did get an alright deal, though. $600 bucks is the going rate for such a rifle. Now be...

Don't worry about it. You sign up as a delegate, then during the convention they take a voice vote: "Everyone in favor of electing this list of delegates say "AYE"" Everybody gets elected. You just have to sign a couple papers, one for your district and one for the state convention. At least...

There's plenty of good reading on this topic at America's Caesar. In particular, read Lincoln's Address to Congress in Special Session where he describes his actions as preserving the union. Vallandigham's and Breckinridge's responses are also useful for understanding opposing points of view.