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Remember, our forefathers wanted "The People" to have the rights, not the ruling elite.
I appreciate your metaphor :)
But I don't think this poll is asking if you agree with an "uprising" LOL
Personally I just think that as adults we can acknowledge we have reached a point in society that there is no chance of a compromise.
I am sickened by the liberalism that is destroying our republic....
But, when it's time to start shooting at them damned smelly hippies, I'm there!
I fail to see where "well armed rednecks" and the spreading of "liberal ideas" to said members of society would apply to this story.
The Middlebury Institute holds North American Secession Conventions every now and then, which has included delegations from The League of the South, The Republic of Texas, and many others. In fact, they found it ironic how much they agreed on the issue of secession despite their differences in beliefs, they felt that each state should be permitted to fully implement those beliefs locally.
Where's the conflict here? These liberals wouldn't mind the devolution of issues to the states if it meant more power for their own local beliefs. This includes notions such as legislation of biblical law, segregation, abortion, etc which normally divide conservative and liberal. These people just want to live in their own fashion, on both sides.
The last blurb is simply an echo of common sentiment in some areas where liberalism is being "forced" into peoples lives, homes, schools, families etc... Many of us are just downright sick of it. Government doesn't know whats best for my family, I do.
And I don't think there is a conflict here, I honestly wish that we could let liberals do what they want and conservatives live how they want.
Perhaps the skewed responses just demonstrate lack of education? Most adults 18-24 aren't old enough to have finished college (if they've attended) and Hispanics and African Americans are on average less well educated than Whites (I said less well educated, not inherntly inferior).
And stop using the term "liberal" like it's a bad thing. Liberal thoughts and beliefs have a valid place in this country just as much as conservative thoughts and beliefs. It was very "liberal" to offer blacks, women and non-land owners the right to vote. Republican, Democrat, liberal and conservative has all become nothing than terms thrown around without much thought being given to the meanings.
Lastly, if you're a true American, you'd accept those that don't believe in god just as much as people that may believe in other things.
My problem with liberalism is via the courts, your beliefs, (gay marriage, homo agenda in schools taught to children, open borders, federally funded abortion, appeasement, disarmament, etc., all bunched together with the stench of communism) is what bothers me and the majority of Americans.
I feel you can do whatever you want, just don't force it on me and my family... hence the appeal of secession....
I think the majority of Americans prefer to not have someone else's view forced upon them. Which is why allowing the government to make laws which removes the rights of others seems a bit hypocritical. Legally forcing someone to not be able to marry someone they love, or that they can't make a decision regarding their own body seems more like the government is forcing views on individuals.
Fearing communism and liberalism is a fear of change. It is easy to say that you don't want the government to approve of such things when you are in a position of privilege. Laws should not be made to protect the majority. I always thought America was supposed to support those who had no voice.
If this country is losing that ability, that would make secession a lot more appealing.
That said, I favor less government interference-in all aspects-so gay marriage is fine with me.
If you're against gay marriage, don't marry someone of your own gender.
If you think there is a homo agenda being taught to your children, take them out of that school.
If you feel our borders are too wide open, petition to put a halt to visas and join the Minutemen.
And I could go on. It all ultimately comes down to this: none of this is being forced on you and your family if there is a choice and it's clearly evident that there are choices.
Also, you don't speak for the majority of Americans nor does anyone else on this site. To even claim such a thing is utter ignorance and egotism.
I think seeing the country separate would be a truly fascinating experience. If you want to do something as basic and boring as just saying "red states here, blue states over there", I would love to see the economic and trading impacts it would have. Would the red states not trade with the blue states on a matter of principle? How would the blue states adapt to not having direct access to America's breadbasket? Would the blue states see a dramatic rise in the quality of life given that any taxes gathered would not have to go to the red states? Would people from the red states migrate to the blue states to perform menial jobs? And so on.
what i'm saying is, this can only be seen as negative to any authority figure, who is then trianed to agressively neutralize the situation. then the "peaceful" get pissed (rightfully so) and retalliate then it's just discredited as criminals fighting the law.
We need a REAL revolution, we need to limit the powers of our government to make them entirely transparent, elections must cease to be popularity contests, our laws/rules need to focus on liberating personal rights/freedoms with no tolerance for "leeching"/"bleeding" the system alowing those unfit to take care of themselves to fade and die. we need a leader who has no affiliation with any one group/religion/belief.
REVOLUTION IS MY NAME!!!!!!
I am tired of being "observed" and "REGULATED" 24 hours a day to protect me from myself. So I thought I would just drop this link in here and let ya decide for yourselves.....which is more than Washington would like you to do.
http://www.freestateproject.org/
Just a few like minded folks with a purpose...Luck to all.
Now, I do agree that no religious group should be allowed ot tell us what we can and cannot view, whether on TV or on the Internet.
But your remarks about King George W and Prince Dick Cheney were rather offensive and more than a little ridiculous. If ever there was a President who could be termed that, it would have to be FDR for staying more than two terms.
How did you escape the Kos?
Aztlan will arise.
La Raza people strong and our babies many and we will push the Euros back to their caves across the Atlantic Ocean
Power to LA RAZA
Mexicans will eventually breed so much with whites that a new mixed race will just settle down everywhere.
And the mixed race will just become the "new white", and nothing will change at all.
The End