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In reply to the discussion: A lot of red states now want to leave the union. [View all]Hekate
(100,133 posts)44. The people who want to leave are actually in the minority. They are loud, stupid, & dangerous...
But the only way they maintain power is by vigorous gerrymandering and other vote suppression techniques.
Look at Georgia one idiot white nationalist in the House versus two Democratic Senators, one Black and one Jewish. Fani Willis is Black, the mayor of Atlanta and his predecessor are both Black, Stacey Abrams is Black. The sheer quality of these people should make all of us proud. A oush to un-suppress the vote, and Georgia will be purple, not red.
I say, fight for our fellow Democrats across the red states. Fight.
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I know, but wouldn't it be nice to be done with those horrible Marge Traitor Greene types
judesedit
Feb 2023
#38
You're kidding, right? Just type "Georgia voter suppression" in your favorite browser
judesedit
Feb 2023
#85
I know. Just dreaming. How nice it would be if we could all coexist peacefully
judesedit
Feb 2023
#62
Can you even imagine how heavily taxed the people would be that left the Union.
LakeArenal
Feb 2023
#2
That's the Rethuglican's goal. Keep the people stupid, sick, poor, and miserable.
OMGWTF
Feb 2023
#33
Two CAT 4 hurricanes and they would devolve into third-world status. nt
Justice matters.
Feb 2023
#97
There is no STATE wanting to seceed. Just some RWNJs. We just have more than our share here.
Liberal In Texas
Feb 2023
#99
Yes. Many neo-confederates will no doubt try - as they did when Biden was elected.
peppertree
Feb 2023
#86
NJ has a 15-mile wide band from Philly to NYC that's Democratic, the rest primarily leans Republican
TheBlackAdder
Feb 2023
#106
The christofascists in various states at various times have bitched about seceding.
Thomas Hurt
Feb 2023
#24
Please if they seceded, within a week one red state would be at war with another red state.
Runningdawg
Feb 2023
#35
They counter and say we've got the oil and grow the food; we'll prosper while you starve
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2023
#40
They are not going anywhere. This was tried once, remember? Not on Joe's watch anyhow.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2023
#41
"OK. But first pay us back what we gave you - with interest - and then 'we'll talk.'"
Grins
Feb 2023
#42
The people who want to leave are actually in the minority. They are loud, stupid, & dangerous...
Hekate
Feb 2023
#44
Very dumb idea. Every red state has many (just not a majority) of good Democrats.
panader0
Feb 2023
#60
Some states give more than they get and some states get more than they give.
friend of a friend
Feb 2023
#90