Memo to the South: Go Ahead, Secede Already!

[Anti Federalist]

Governor Roger Griswold of Connecticut proclaimed that because of the political clout of the Southern states, "there can be no safety [from political plunder] to the Northern States without a separation from the confederacy [a.k.a. the union]." Senator Pickering explained that secession was THE principle of the American Revolution when he said that "the principles of our Revolution point to the remedy – a separation. That this can be accomplished, and without spilling one drop of blood, I have little doubt." And he was right: President Jefferson considered New Englanders to be an integral part of the American family, and the last thing in the world he would have done was to launch an invasion of New England, bombing Boston, Providence, and Hartford and turning them into a smoldering ruin to "save the union."

 

[BuddyRey]

It would make my Carolina heart swell with joy and pride to see the south make another gambit toward independence.

And my sincere hope is that all the good, freedom-minded northerners (of whom I know there are many) will join us this time.

 

[shane77m]

Y'all have some weird bugs too.

Got a bunch of chiggers on my junk one time. Was most unpleasant.

 

[RonPaulMall]

A peaceful secession would be the way to go but I don't see it happening. Even if secession did happen there would still be bunches of statists to deal with in each new country along with the commies.

It would never happen because unlike the author of this article, the majority of liberals understand that for socialism to work, it needs to be instituted uniformly. If the Southern states left and the North were free to pursue the socialist paradise the author describes, there wouldn't be any businesses left in the North.

But if it were to happen, I wouldn't want a Central Government in the South. Let each of the states form their own country and allow cities within those countries to form Free Cities if they so desire. Essentially, what we need is a modern day Holy Roman Empire. And when this break up occurs, New Hampshire should be invited to join.

 

[Anti Federalist]

And when this break up occurs, New Hampshire should be invited to join.

My secret dream:

Breakaway Quebec forms a natural "land barrier" between the Ottawa government and the Maritimes.

NH, VT and ME secede and form an "Atlantic Alliance" or what have you, with the Canadian Maritimes.

Joy.

 

[Origanalist]

My secret dream:

Breakaway Quebec forms a natural "land barrier" between the Ottawa government and the Maritimes.

NH, VT and ME secede and form an "Atlantic Alliance" or what have you, with the Canadian Maritimes.

Joy.

Outta rep.

 

[The Gold Standard]

As bad as it is now, flocking to the South while they elect President Santorum into office doesn't seem any better.

 

[Origanalist]

As bad as it is now, flocking to the South while they elect President Santorum into office doesn't seem any better.

I think that's a little far fetched.

 

[The Gold Standard]

I think that's a little far fetched.

Who do you think they are going to vote for? They love their war down there, and won't settle for anyone who isn't just as bloodthirsty.

 

[fr33]

Man I love that article. It starts a very productive conversation.

My comment:

I'd ask that you please let it happen but I know that the politicians you hired are no different than Al Capone and would have me gunned down in a New York minute if I give them a chance.


So don't act like it's so simple. I can choose to secede or not comply or not pay my taxes but your hired thugs will either kill me or cage me.

 

[Rudeman]

Why don't the liberals just move to Europe? Everything they want is already in place.

 

[supermario21]

Rand and Ron convince us that fighting another war isn't in our national interest. After all, most of the big wig neocons are Northerners. We'd see Kristol et. all go back to their liberal roots.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

What a strange set of countries it could be: Presidential Elections by County 2008

 

[osan]

What a hopelessly stupid article, written by an apparently hopelessly stupid man, if "man" can be said to apply.

Or am I missing something?

 

[Origanalist]

Who do you think they are going to vote for? They love their war down there, and won't settle for anyone who isn't just as bloodthirsty.

I suggest you look a little deeper.

http://lsrebellion.blogspot.com/
http://thebonnieblueblog.blogspot.com/
http://conservativetimes.org/

http://www.confederategray.blogspot.com/What We Are and Are Not

If you are looking for race hate, look elsewhere. This blog is about the Confederate States of America, Confederate descendants, American history and American politics. Everyone who cares about these subjects is welcome here.

We love the Southern Confederacy because it was the nation of our ancestors and is our nation by inheritance. We love the South and the Confederacy for reasons of patriotism, self-identity, reverence for ancestors, and family ties. Likewise, we love the Confederate flag and the song "Dixie" and other icons of Southern heritage for the valor, bravery and family ties that they represent. We do not cherish these icons for any but honorable reasons. We will vigorously defend Southern heritage and history from those who denigrate it.




However, our goal extends beyond defense of past history -- we will also work hard for a new birth of American liberty and prosperity, even if that can only be achieved by a new secession of the states
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If you think these folks would vote for Santorum, you need to think again.

 

[supermario21]

Let's face it, secession would be a deceptive term. The left would essentially be reduced to a few city states and indian reservations.

 

[fr33]

Let's face it, secession would be a deceptive term. The left would essentially be reduced to a few city states and indian reservations.

I wouldn't mind watching the thieves get their just results. They'd starve to death.

 

[speciallyblend]

add the west to this list.

 

[Intoxiklown]

Who do you think they are going to vote for? They love their war down there, and won't settle for anyone who isn't just as bloodthirsty.

We love our war down here?

You are sorely mistaken. You cure the media propoganda, and allow the true state of things to be reported, and you'd see people like Santorum shot on sight for trying to instigate war based on his lies. Many people in the south like Ron Paul. They just thought he was pushing a fool's dream, as they have a misconception as to the state of the world thanks to MSM, and the politicans who use that false perception to their advantage.

 

[leverguy]

Just one stipulation...when the wheels fall off your collectivist, progressive experiment, NO COMING BACK!

Fuck you, no Masshole migration, no Californication, you understand?

Go someplace else and fuck it up for everybody, you are not welcome back.

Of course, when the wheels fly off it will still somehow be our fault.

(In a whiny, petulant, childlike voice) ...but they took most of the available arable land! Its not fair... They got all the manufacturing that we ran out of our states over the course of the last century! Its not fair... They won't share with us anymore. ITS NOT FAAAAAAIIIIIIIRRRRRR!!!!111!!!!1!eleventy!!111 And they're all raaaaacistsssssss!