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gordianot

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4. It even hit here on DU.

Reply to ksoze (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2014, 10:56 AM

Sep 2014

As for as I am concerned it was settled by Lincoln and the small part by my ancestors on both sides. Although I live in what some would call a red State the Presidential vote was close by 5 percent. I tend to take the same stance as my ancestors with Union sympathy and would fit in the "strongly opposed" category by current standards. That sentiment goes for those whose political leaning are similar or very different than mine.

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"1 In 4 Americans Open To Secession" - Don't let the door hit you... [View all] ksoze Sep 2014 OP

What I see in Texas walkingman Sep 2014 #1

Maybe we should let them have it.. Volaris Sep 2014 #41

I would consider it LittleBlue Sep 2014 #2

The problem is that if you take out Seattle, WA is a red state. former9thward Sep 2014 #6

Let them do what they want LittleBlue Sep 2014 #8

Screw that. In 3-7 years, Texas will be a purple-leaning blue state. FSogol Sep 2014 #3

I agree... Glassunion Sep 2014 #7

Correct - the demographics are TBF Sep 2014 #14

It even hit here on DU. gordianot Sep 2014 #4

Texas v. White ruled secession unconstitutional. eom MohRokTah Sep 2014 #5

No, actually it did not. former9thward Sep 2014 #9

Not exactly, plus it was 1869 tkmorris Sep 2014 #10

It's the standing precedent. MohRokTah Sep 2014 #12

It didn't work then, and it won't work now. nt William769 Sep 2014 #11

I suggest we get to kick states out. My first suggestion would be Texas, Arizona, and most of the world wide wally Sep 2014 #13

Not a bad idea. Louisiana1976 Sep 2014 #29

Sure. kentauros Sep 2014 #34

Californian here, and I'd be all for it. Marr Sep 2014 #15

This shit again. cordelia Sep 2014 #16

Because kentauros Sep 2014 #35

I'd bet big money truebluegreen Sep 2014 #37

I'm not talking about secessionists out there. kentauros Sep 2014 #38

Watch when they go bankrupt after a month from their no tax tax policies... Initech Sep 2014 #17

Yeah then LiberalElite Sep 2014 #18

Oh I would love to see their policies bite them in the ass. Initech Sep 2014 #19

Who says they get to? Personal Responsibility, and the like. Volaris Sep 2014 #42

I would support a constitutional amendment allowing states to secede... BillZBubb Sep 2014 #20

Good Ideas ProfessorGAC Sep 2014 #23

Invite all the Sececcesionists to those Five Red States/Texas and they can merge with Mexico. libdem4life Sep 2014 #24

Mexico wouldn't take that deal! BillZBubb Sep 2014 #26

Yeah, like I said, pleasant thought. Certainly would solve the immigration problem. libdem4life Sep 2014 #27

A union of the blue states with Canada sounds like a good idea. We'd get single payer. Louisiana1976 Sep 2014 #30

great idea! Tumbulu Sep 2014 #33

and that same 1 in 4 persons rabidy insist on Pledge of Allegiance in schools Sheepshank Sep 2014 #21

Let's turn their states blue instead Matrosov Sep 2014 #22

This is the mature approach. And I think it's happening nationwide. The Dems in all polling libdem4life Sep 2014 #25

Now, now, now. Don't destroy the Texas Haters' fun. (nt) Paladin Sep 2014 #31

Yeah, but that's too much work! kentauros Sep 2014 #36

They said it was most popular with Republicans in rural Western states. herding cats Sep 2014 #28

By all means.... onecaliberal Sep 2014 #32

It means nothing... Blue_Tires Sep 2014 #39

I am going to guess this "poll; whistler162 Sep 2014 #40