Posted on 04/16/2009 6:50:11 AM PDT by rrdog
What is the root of the secessionist movement? The driving force at the grass roots level is of course money. Many Americans are rightly disturbed by the transfer of their wealth, and the wealth of their children, to companies that made risky investments, or were poorly managed. This is new territory for the government. The transfer started under George W. Bush with his bank bailout and auto makers bailouts, and the Obama administration has really poured on the spending with additional bailouts and stimulus packages. Citizens of more fiscally conservative states are finding that there money is being redirected from their pockets, and sent to other states.
In years past politicians from both parties have used the guilt factor to increase spending for the "needy". This tempers the backlash from the populace as they realize they are to sacrifice a new boat, or nicer home, for the greater good of society. Today, citizens are being asked to sacrifice their children's education, vacations, and even the home they are in, so that money can be transferred from their wallets to multi-billion dollar corporations.
When we add more government controls and regulations on everything from cigarettes, to fast food and guns, we begin to see the problem. Government is now coming at everyone at some level, over some issue. This piling on is causing those fringe secessionist movements to became mainstream very quickly.
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It is to me and millions of others. I believe in the WRITTEN Constitution, not a living one. Nowhere is the federal government granted the power to prohibit secession.
Are you smoking dope? Treason is defined as 'levying War against them [the United States], or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort'. Secession is withdrawing from the compact.
Secession needs to be brought forward and discussed openly. The current “marriage” is failing in a big way. It need not turn into a full-fledged secession. It could be resolved by a significant return to genuine federalism and dramatically enhanced states’ rights.
It's a courtesy ping, something a pompous yankee might not understand. Regarding his location, just because YOU haven't conversed with him doesn't mean I haven't. I count myself blessed to have a friend like Nolu Chan.
For the lurkers and uninformed, Nolu Chan was banished because he had the temerity to quote St. Lincoln's use of the "N" would.
Well...
After Obamy took office any thing other than claiming agents of Fedzilla are God sent and all things regarding White America is now hate filled...Your a Terrorist
So very true.
Their strategy has come together in a "perfect storm" whose figurehead is Barack Hussein Obama.
Just a few years ago, what is happening now was unthinkable.
We felt vindicated by defeating a louse like John Kerry and giving Bush a second term, but then it all went south. The 2006 elections were the wake up call, but the GOP wasn't listening.
Sometimes I feel like a canary in a coal mine.
I’ve been traveling.
I enjoyed our discussion. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me.
“Treason in 1861, treason now. Try supporting the UNITED States of America.”
United by force Ain’t United at all
A Wife beater keeps punching his spouse until she leaves OR someone tougher punches him in the mouth
My dear patriot..
After your President Zero the baby killer burns what remains of the Constitution and takes all your loyal patriotic firearms,,Don't cry to us treasonous secessionist about your freedoms lost!!!!!
After all my Rights are GOD given and I don't need a “Government” to tell me what if any Rights I may have!!
I really can’t believe the number of anti-Americans on this forum, I expected better from conservatives. Why don’t you just make an unholy alliance with your terrorist brothers if you want to destroy this country rather than try to work to fix it.
Who are you calling a terrorist? If it wasn't for elected official terrorizing the Constitution they have Sworn to protect..We would feel no need to separate to preserve freedom now would we....Your beloved Federal beast is ONLY granted the powers the States delegate to it! Your Fedvilla doesn't need much help in destroying this Country in case you haven’t noticed....30 million illegals speaks volumes
“I don’t give a damn what SCOTUS said, the states cannot be forced to partake in a suicide pact with the Federal Government.”
Well said and worth repeating.
I’m from PA but I have no problem with succession!
What are we suppose to do?? If Washington wants to throw a rope around our necks and tie a boulder to our feet,, then have us all jump in the ocean,, what?? are we suppose to just all drown together??? We suppose to just all sink to the bottom hand in hand???? What virtue is there in that??
Washington is killing us!! they are forcing this on us!! They are open and active with their plans!!
If Texas were to actually move to do this,, we would pack everything in our car and be down their tomorrow! Heck,, I’d go buy a jeep, cowboy boots and a hat and go with nothing but the shirt I’m wearing and make my claim!!
SCOTUS has made some really fine ruling haven’t they? Private property,abortion, half of the Brady bill,ext
Four of them highly schooled idiots couldn't locate the 2nd Amendment
We must have spent to much time focusing on the Soviets to notice they have taken control...Yet these “patriots” are going to call us un-American for fighting Marxism & Fascism?
Wouldn't Patton be proud
Ah, yeah - right. Easy for you to say.
Maybe you should sober up before posting. I'm just sayin'
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