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In reply to the discussion: Serious question here. If a state were to secede from the Union [View all]jberryhill
(62,444 posts)60. I thought this might happen
To you, your lights come on. The problem is that your local time has stopped, so you aren't going to be turning them on. If you were traveling just under the speed of light, everything would seem normal to you, but to an outside observer, you'd be doing it verry slowwwly.
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yes... and I would take a dim view of leaving any military assets there and sending any foreign aid
lapfog_1
Nov 2012
#1
The Coast Guard does not belong to the states, it is part of the US Armed Forces nt
Sedona
Nov 2012
#33
and I'd bet all the "illegal immigrants" who have been doing the HARD WORK for little pay
zbdent
Nov 2012
#38
Well, if what happened at the time of the Cival War is any indication.......
left on green only
Nov 2012
#9
Teanuts in Texas love guns. But, I don't think they will fare well against well armed, brutal drug
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#61
no federal money period. no currency. no federal treaties would apply. no federal trade agreements.
spanone
Nov 2012
#16
Why doesn't people like you start a counter-petition? It would be as good as theirs. nt
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#62
Yes and I would think they will need to set up their own mail delivery, FAA, DMV, FEMA etc. Don't
Raine
Nov 2012
#22
Respectfully, there is no such thing as a serious question regarding succession.
morningfog
Nov 2012
#27
The pathetic media is trying to give this more attention then it deserves. Just like they did with
still_one
Nov 2012
#35
Secessionists should form the country of Alabama and then get back to us about what it's like
Politicub
Nov 2012
#39
Because at least 40% of the people in those states classify themselves as liberals....
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#67
I asked a question about a current issue in my state, this is a discussion board and
Autumn
Nov 2012
#73
You stated the following: "IMO they are all racist, ignorant assholes and we would be better off"...
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#82
We should let them secede, then immediately OVERWHELM them with the might of the US military!
Marr
Nov 2012
#55
All federal taxation and funding stops. Also, commerce with that state stops. nt
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#56
If I were the President and a state tried to secede I would go all-out Lincoln....
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#58
Remember "El Cid"? We can dig up General Sherman and prop him on a horse beside a Texas freeway
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#68
And just wait until they find out the Cowboys aren't "America's Team" anymore!
bluedigger
Nov 2012
#76
The media gives a few nut jobs credibility for speaking on behalf of the entire state
Sheepshank
Nov 2012
#89