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US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too. (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 23 hours ago by Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Xaphanos@lemmy.world 8 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

New York has quite a bit going for it. I think we can stand up for ourselves. I think Jersey, Connecticut, and Vermont would join us right out of the gate. I'd certainly support secession.

Additionally, NY plus CA seceding would put way too much pressure on the remainder for the rest of the states to manage the federal government. If Texas secedes for the opposite reasons, that's the end of it.

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 3 points 21 hours ago

I speak for all NJ and say "sure fuck it let's go ny" and then I get into the concerns of "who is now in control of the port authority"

We have a lot of fucking idiots though