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Seccisism
I know I mispelled that but I really don't care, and neither should you.
This is in responce to the thread about the crazy guy from South Carolina.
The U.S. is a Federation of Sovereign States. Do the states have a right to drop out?
Would anyone care if South Carolina left? Let's review the facts:
They tried to block the declaration of independence because of the slavery clause, which they later had removed.
And they were the first to split during the civil war.
I just wish they would stop trying to get VA to go along with them. They only wanted Richmond as capital after the war started. Jerks. I wouldn't miss them at all if they left.
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06-21-2004, 10:41 AM
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I think the Civil War pretty much settled the issue on legal secession. Some states still talk about it from time to time (Hawaii), however, I don't think it'll really ever happen.
They should just do what California did. They ceded a long time ago. They just didn't tell anyone about it.
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06-22-2004, 12:38 AM
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Originally posted by ktsnake
I think the Civil War pretty much settled the issue on legal secession. Some states still talk about it from time to time (Hawaii), however, I don't think it'll really ever happen.
They should just do what California did. They ceded a long time ago. They just didn't tell anyone about it.
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What?
California isn't a part of the Union anymore?
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06-22-2004, 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by Optimist Prime
What?
California isn't a part of the Union anymore?
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In name only 
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06-22-2004, 12:33 PM
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I think the Civil War pretty much settled the issue on legal secession.
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It sort of did. I was never comfortable with the concept that once you join the US, you can never leave. I think that a state should be able to leave the US the same way it came in; with permission from 2/3 (I think its that many) of the states.
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06-22-2004, 06:22 PM
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OMG, no, Indivudual States cannot secede.
But, Texas is still known as A Republic. 
But theoreticaly, if a State can leave the Union, and is then embargoed, how do they survive?
Well, The Federal Govt of The USA would probably give them $$$$$$ like they do to other Foriegn Countrys, more so than is given to each State! 
Interesting question tho!
Ever wonder why there is a North and South Carolina?
Was it because they were the biggest land mass State, and getting to powerful and Big For their Briches! 
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06-22-2004, 06:23 PM
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It sort of did. I was never comfortable with the concept that once you join the US, you can never leave. I think that a state should be able to leave the US the same way it came in; with permission from 2/3 (I think its that many) of the states.
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It's kind of like "The Family" isn't it?
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06-22-2004, 07:27 PM
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In name only
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06-22-2004, 07:31 PM
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By your emoticon, I see that I have confused you.
I mean to say that California, while technically it is part of the US, when you go there, it really doesn't resemble the rest of the US.
You with me now?
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06-22-2004, 07:43 PM
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Ever wonder why there is a North and South Carolina?
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It was originally split into 2 colonies by King George I and stayed that way ever since.
South Carolina is the best state in the union.
I hope you stay away though; the Outer Banks of NC have already been ruined by you tourists. Stay away from our SC coasts. Ugh.
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06-23-2004, 04:54 AM
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Originally posted by ktsnake
By your emoticon, I see that I have confused you.
I mean to say that California, while technically it is part of the US, when you go there, it really doesn't resemble the rest of the US.
You with me now?
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Oh okay. I thought they called themselves a Republic now or something or tried to get out of tax or something.
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06-23-2004, 04:55 AM
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Originally posted by krazy
It was originally split into 2 colonies by King George I and stayed that way ever since.
South Carolina is the best state in the union.
I hope you stay away though; the Outer Banks of NC have already been ruined by you tourists. Stay away from our SC coasts. Ugh.
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06-23-2004, 09:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by krazy
It was originally split into 2 colonies by King George I and stayed that way ever since.
South Carolina is the best state in the union.
I hope you stay away though; the Outer Banks of NC have already been ruined by you tourists. Stay away from our SC coasts. Ugh.
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Who is the addressed to? I know answered it already (je croix) but looking back i'm not sure.
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06-23-2004, 12:56 PM
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Originally posted by Optimist Prime
Who is the addressed to? I know answered it already (je croix) but looking back i'm not sure.
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QP...FYI it's je crois. (Sorry, it's the French teacher eeking out while she is on summer vacation. )
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06-23-2004, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by Optimist Prime
Who is the addressed to? I know answered it already (je croix) but looking back i'm not sure.
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Well, to you, but it was in jest... Come down all you want, please see the SC coast and mountains, they are beautiful.
I do feel the outer banks have been spoiled though... and I won't even mention the utter hell that is Myrtle Beach.
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