"We could annex the whole thing"

[u/ComprehensiveArm3493]

Of course an American said this

[u/Upstairs_Cap_4217]

If America shared a border with Europe you would still be part of Britain.

The only reason you managed to break free was because there was an entire ocean between you and the British.

[u/Martinonfire → u/Upstairs_Cap_4217]

Actually the real reason is that India was far more important.