California County Declares Secession from State

Things are starting to get serious.

http://downtrend.com/james/california-county-declares-secession-from-state/

So what do you guys/gals think about this?

okay, good luck with that

Will they still be part of the US?

Will they still be part of the US?

deeliman

lmao cry babies.

kooks.

I hope they succeed in fighting for their rightsCapitan_Kid

What a bunch of dumb shits. HoolaHoopMan

I'm wondering what specific 'unconstitutional' laws that may have spurred this decision. As for the $150 fire prevention fee mentioned in the article, I'm guessing this area is prone to wild fires? HoolaHoopMan

The ones that made slavery illegal and gave women and minorities equal rights.

I'm wondering what specific 'unconstitutional' laws that may have spurred this decision. As for the $150 fire prevention fee mentioned in the article, I'm guessing this area is prone to wild fires? HoolaHoopMan

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]I'm wondering what specific 'unconstitutional' laws that may have spurred this decision. As for the $150 fire prevention fee mentioned in the article, I'm guessing this area is prone to wild fires? comp_atkins

Why? Normal taxes might not be enough for the equipment needed to fight these fires... I see planes and helicopters being used to fight fires and the likes... Not to mention special training, hundreds of people on duty when they break out, etc, etc... That is probably a tad (read: huge amount) more expensive than a run of the mill fire department with the tools and skills to contain a fire in a building.

okay, good luck with that

lostrib

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]I'm wondering what specific 'unconstitutional' laws that may have spurred this decision. As for the $150 fire prevention fee mentioned in the article, I'm guessing this area is prone to wild fires? comp_atkins

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[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]I'm wondering what specific 'unconstitutional' laws that may have spurred this decision. As for the $150 fire prevention fee mentioned in the article, I'm guessing this area is prone to wild fires? Squeets

Why? Normal taxes might not be enough for the equipment needed to fight these fires... I see planes and helicopters being used to fight fires and the likes... Not to mention special training, hundreds of people on duty when they break out, etc, etc... That is probably a tad (read: huge amount) more expensive than a run of the mill fire department with the tools and skills to contain a fire in a building.

Having 51 states would be pretty cool. 50 states get boring after 53 years. Time for some change. Isn't that what Obama's campaign was all about? Make it happen.

A county of 45,000 who's only economy is a bit of tourism? Yeah, good luck surviving when you're no longer privy to tax revenues from Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If it happens, it happens. Kind of wish North Florida ( above orlando ) would succeed into their own state.

I hope this succeeds, or at least becomes a lasting headline, because I find it amusing.

If it happens, it happens. Kind of wish North Florida ( above orlando ) would succeed into their own state.

The_Lipscomb

Agreed.

So Texas and now California? What's the purpose of secession anyways? Google search won't exactly help out because it's too general Ackad

Texas hasn't talked about secession.

[QUOTE="Ackad"]So Texas and now California? What's the purpose of secession anyways? Google search won't exactly help out because it's too general worlock77

Texas hasn't talked about secession.

They ought to be forced back in. Succession? What is this the 1800s?

They ought to be forced back in. Succession? What is this the 1800s?

outworld222

They're breaking away from the State of California, not ascending to the Throne.

okay, good luck with that

lostrib

This could be good for the country as a whole because California has so much electoral votes and this would reduce that number.

Remember those ultra-right-wingers who left the U.S. for stupid reasons and then got lost at sea and nearly died? Yeah, this is gonna turn out a similar way.Makhaidos

[QUOTE="Makhaidos"]Remember those ultra-right-wingers who left the U.S. for stupid reasons and then got lost at sea and nearly died? Yeah, this is gonna turn out a similar way.whipassmt

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/10/religious-family-abandons-us/2639835/

This could be good for the country as a whole because California has so much electoral votes and this would reduce that number.

whipassmt

Yeah. 45,000 out of a state of 38,000,000. That'll really put a dent in those electoral votes.

Their county has 44,000 people, my city has 3000 more.

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This could be good for the country as a whole because California has so much electoral votes and this would reduce that number.

worlock77

Yeah. 45,000 out of a state of 38,000,000. That'll really put a dent in those electoral votes.

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This could be good for the country as a whole because California has so much electoral votes and this would reduce that number.

whipassmt

Yeah. 45,000 out of a state of 38,000,000. That'll really put a dent in those electoral votes.

One whole electoral vote? Crap. That's a game changer.

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[QUOTE="Makhaidos"]Remember those ultra-right-wingers who left the U.S. for stupid reasons and then got lost at sea and nearly died? Yeah, this is gonna turn out a similar way.Makhaidos

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/10/religious-family-abandons-us/2639835/

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This could be good for the country as a whole because California has so much electoral votes and this would reduce that number.

worlock77

Yeah. 45,000 out of a state of 38,000,000. That'll really put a dent in those electoral votes.

I can't see this having success in itself - but the idea of splitting California between North and South seems to be one that's fairly common for both sides and could wind up happening at some point.  I'm also aware of attempts at forming an independed "Cascadia" in the Pacific Northwest but I can't see that happening.

Just this county becoming a state by itself though no way.

Why is the conservative reaction to succeed when they don't agree with things?

Why is the conservative reaction to succeed when they don't agree with things?

MakeMeaSammitch

That seems like a pretty good reaction

Their county has 44,000 people, my city has 3000 more.

Lief_Ericson

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Actually no I don't.

Aljosa23

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/10/religious-family-abandons-us/2639835/

Nowhere in that article does it state political affiliation if any. Suggesting that they are right wing extremists is speculation and not based on fact.