We should have won ....

Americans: "No taxation without representation."

British: "Our response? We add more taxes."

Americans: "You are making us mad. Stop it."

British: "What was that? You want more taxes? You got it!"

Americans: "That's it! We are dumping your tea in the harbor and boycotting British goods. Stop it or else.

British: "Actually we are making a law saying you may only trade with Britian. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!"

Americans: "Well, you forced our hand. We declare independence."

British: "What's all this? This is a surprise. We were nothing but kind to you. It's ok, you'll never win anyways."

Americans: "Hey France, you in on this?"

France: "But of course! Hey Spain and the Dutch, you want in as well?"

Spain and the Dutch: "Sure, why not?"

British: "Uh... well.. this is unexpected. We will see our way out. "