Advocates Russian ties cause concern in state secession movement
San Francisco Chronicle / 2-3-17
SACRAMENTO — The man behind a campaign to make California its own country is receiving support in Russia from a far-right nationalist group that wants to break up the United States.
Yes California President Louis Marinelli, who is living and teaching in Russia, has partnered and received financial support from the Anti-Globalization Movement of Russia, a Kremlin-supported political group that opposes a handful of countries, such as the United States, having a majority of the world’s political clout.
His relationship with the Russian group has caused rifts with some California-based proponents of the secession — known as Calexit — who want nothing to do with a country accused of meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
State campaign finance experts say financial ties between Yes California and the Russian group could violate state laws forbidding foreign groups from contributing to ballot campaigns.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Advocate-s-Russian-ties-cause-concern-in-state-10907521.php?t=b1c979be92
Calexit -- an idea as pointless, reckless and inane as a protest vote. I hope Marinelli's exposure helps squash this idea for good. Don't waste your time and resources on this. Fight Republicans instead.
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