Ben Swann – by Kristin TateThe “secession movement” is currently picking up steam in two unlikely states: Colorado and Maryland. Groups of residents in both states cite leftist agendas and high taxes as reasons for wanting to become independent.
On Friday night, a group called Western Maryland: A New State Initiative met to discuss the secession of Western Maryland. They say their mission is “to form a new state comprised of Maryland’s five western counties.”
The Washington Times reported, “People are feeling ‘the pinch’ of overbearing state regulations from the largely Democratic majority in Maryland. Western Maryland is a more conservative segment of the state, and their views are well reflected in their website which points to gun control regulations and high taxes as the primary grievances of the citizenry.”
Western Maryland’s five counties, Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington, only make up 11 percent of the state.
Some Colorado residents are also interested in seceding. Conservative citizens dislike the anti-gun legislation that plagues the state — some are also concerned by the fact that marijuana and gay marriage is legal.
After rural Colorado voters approved the secession idea, Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper said, “We understand that some rural areas still feel underrepresented and are not being heard. We remain committed to listening more and working with local communities all across Colorado.”
Perk Odell, an 80-year-old and lifelong resident of rural Colorado, voted to secede. He said, “We can’t outvote the metropolitan areas anymore, and the rural areas don’t have a voice anymore.”
If these citizens in rural Colorado were successful in seceding, their new state would be about the size of Vermont.
It is unlikely that either Maryland or Colorado’s secession movements will be successful — in order to do this, the state legislatures would have to approve it and Congress would need to recognize the new, independent states. However, this growing movement does demonstrates a significant polarization of ideologies in America.
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Not surprising whatsoever. The trenches predicted this years ago. Even Putin predicted this as well if I remember correctly. Our illustrious commie from Kenya has performed his duties well in taking orders from the scum elite globalists in tearing our country apart. I have even thought of establishing Texas as my new home base, as they have the true separation powers from the gates of hell.
http://the-american-catholic.com/2008/12/29/russian-professor-predicts-breakup-of-us-in-2010/
Not Putin but a Russian professor.
Thanks Susan,
I knew it came from somewhere over there. Damn your good! thanks! : )
The secession movement is fully grown and ready to bear fruit in all fifty states.
We’re a mostly-silent movement, and the few that do speak up represent hundreds of millions of pissed off Americans who are quietly chomping at the bit, waiting for a brawl. Do you know anyone anywhere who isn’t pissed off with our government?
Obama “supporters” are media-created, mythical creatures. He only has so much money that he can toss around like Caesar, and when it’s gone the welfare mothers will hate him too.
You’re going to see many millions of Americans pour out of their homes armed and angry as soon as the ball starts rolling. Get ready to join the fight for freedom, because your only other options are death or slavery.
We tried that a little over 150 years ago 🙂
The SCV in my handle stands for “Sons of Confederate Veterans.”
Let’s hope it works out better this time should it come to fruition.
SCV,
Seems you are not sure about anything. I have noticed you seem to always have reasoning for why things just can’t be. Enlighten me. Are you gunned up and ready to kill communists? Is it your intent to remove this insurgency, or do you not see the need for that just yet?
I’m not one for words of conviction to a cause on a computer screen. Nor do I think the world is black and white. Mostly it is gray, and things uncertain and hazy.
What is clear is that we have an enemy at work and they are systematically destroying our nation. It is dismantling our Constitution – what’s left of it – bit by bit. I am opposed to this great evil, and it should have been removed long ago. Removing said infestation “not just yet” is way too late.
Your questioning of my motives indicates that I am unwelcome here. That is fine. I’m a big boy and can accept that – it’s not my loss. Please remember, Mr. Shivley, that anyone can type any words on a screen. It doesn’t mean they are on your side or not on your side. Caveat emptor.
Good luck to my friends at FTTWR. I have enjoyed my stay and have tried my best to assist the efforts of the Patriot community at this venue by offering my insights and advice.
You are absolutely right. Words on a computer screen are just that. You are indeed the most subtle enemy propagandist to ever grace the site.
And you are also right when you say your time is up here, as I have no doubt as to what your convictions are.
Bye.
Were this to occur unilaterally, we’d see martial law declared overnight.