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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt may be time to seriously consider secession
I've never really thought that, but if Trump, in 7 days, declares the emergency over (in effect), it may be time for some of us to just GTFO.
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It may be time to seriously consider secession (Original Post)
intrepidity
Mar 2020
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ecstatic
(32,641 posts)1. Yep. 1 country, 2 systems. Issue red and blue cards
let citizens decide which card they want.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)2. Not a good idea.
The union doesnt look kindly upon secession, and it will carry a heavy cost for states that try it ... VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, TX, LA, and AR. It really did suck. Dont try it.
-Laelth
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)3. I don't think he will do that in 7 days; but, if he does, states rights might
actually have a place. Dont think the governors will go for it.
Bev54
(10,028 posts)4. Can you emancipate from your president?
Initech
(100,027 posts)5. No, this is a terrible idea and exactly what Putin wants.
Remember that plot to get California to secede a couple of years ago? That was a Russian hit job and did exactly what it was supposed to do - divide and conquer people further.
Trump may have gone mad with power, and needs a kick in the ass, but this is definitely not that kick.