>That wasn't the people. That was the oligarchs disagreeing as to who got to own the slaves and reap the spoils of genocide.

Oh come on, quit with the BS talking points. War on your territory is NEVER good for business and overall wealth and they knew that back in the 18th century too. They would have been far, far, far, richer throwing their lot in with the status quo. Many of the prominent individuals who played key roles the revolution lost their wealth and in many cases their lives.

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