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California

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(120,024 posts) Fri Jan 24, 2025, 09:30 PM Jan 24

A free California? Trump visits as initiative to leave U.S. cleared to gather signatures [View all]

LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump, long a vocal detractor of California, touched down in Los Angeles on Friday to tour fire ravaged areas, pledging federal support after days of criticizing Democrats over the fires.

The visit came the day after a new ballot initiative asking voters whether the state should become an independent country was cleared by the California Secretary of State's office to begin gathering signatures.

Could the Golden State just fly the coop, become its own nation and walk away from 175 years of union with the United States?

After all, the idea of California becoming its own country has been around for decades. The state flag still commemorates the 25 days it was once its own republic. Even Gov. Gavin Newsom has slipped and called it a "nation state" more than a few times.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/country-california-could-state-largest-162645688.html

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A free California? Trump visits as initiative to leave U.S. cleared to gather signatures [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 24 OP

I'm sure Putin would like the US broken up. But the blue states would probably not miss the red states. diane in sf Jan 24 #1

Silly qazplm135 Jan 24 #2

It's not silly. One, referendum, Two, switch fed income tax payments to Sacramento. Magoo48 Jan 26 #14

Absolutely qazplm135 Jan 26 #17

This is dangerous Bread and Circuses Jan 24 #3

This is not feasible, and I wish people would stop writing about it (not you!). LauraInLA Jan 24 #4

It's feasible if the Constitution is amended to allow for withdrawal of a state. Now before you dismiss this, 3Hotdogs Jan 25 #10

I don't think they and the 3/4 state legs would support it, once they realized how much revenue they'd lose. LauraInLA Jan 25 #12

"realized," is the operative word. 3Hotdogs Jan 25 #13

Then, every progressive citizen best get off their asses and into some kind of direct action. Magoo48 Jan 26 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author LogDog75 Jan 28 #18

They wouldn't because they're dependent upon federal welfare LogDog75 Jan 28 #19

You and I understand that. But ask any goober/maggot and they will explain to you, 3Hotdogs Jan 28 #21

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You are terrible for saying that at a time like this! PortTack Jan 24 #6

He still needs our money dickthegrouch Jan 24 #7

Yes, all red states need California money kansasobama Jan 24 #9

Discussion about California is valid kansasobama Jan 24 #8

Yes, it is feasible. It begins with ignoring, rejecting, and resisting his every move. Magoo48 Jan 26 #16

Leave the country where Trump is Dictator. No brainer. twodogsbarking Jan 25 #11

As a Californian, I say NO! LogDog75 Jan 28 #20

I don't know what is best but I hope for it. twodogsbarking Jan 29 #22