Some Red State/Blue State Indicia

[Jaw]

things like the price of oil and the price of wheat are determined on a global market...i'd be surprised if Texas seceding or anything similar would matter those kinds of commodities...there are a few things (like milk) where federal subsidies make a big difference...i think also there are some subsidies that are hidden but might turn out to be quite important...for example mail service and medical services in rural areas

Some are paid to leave farmland fallow, some grow certain crops because of government subsidies, some tariffs play a role...I suspect the changes would be significant.

[nsacpi]

Some are paid to leave farmland fallow, some grow certain crops because of government subsidies, some tariffs play a role...I suspect the changes would be significant.

Yeah. Hard to fathom. It is possible that the most profound changes would concern things that aren't even on our radar..

[Jaw]

[sturg33]

The US has had a good run. But it may be time to break up.

We've lost all faith and trust in our institutions and media. Our education is corrupt. Our government is run by Pelosi, Mitch, and the President. The dollar is a joke with the fed making a mockery of our finances.

What would be so bad about people getting to choose between their socialism and a free society?

[nsacpi]

Hopefully this "union of law abiding states" will write themselves a constitution that allows them to sue each other whenever an election produces an outcome they don't like, presuming they deign to have elections.

Whatever they decide to do, out of kindness and generosity we will continue to supply them with whatever vaccines they need. For free.

[Jaw]

Hopefully this "union of law abiding states" will write themselves a constitution that allows them to sue each other whenever an election produces an outcome they don't like, presuming they deign to have elections.

Whatever they decide to do, out of kindness and generosity we will continue to supply them with whatever vaccines they need. For free.

You're looking at this wrong. No one starts negotiations where they want to end up. They're starting at secession, where they want to end up is federalism.

Imagine how much more prosperous and progressive your blue panacea could be if the backwards red states had no say in your laws anymore!

You could perform gender reassignment at birth, create taxpayer funded abortion-mobiles to travel from one office building to the next so women aren't burdened with missing work for it! Down with the patriarchy!

Heck, you could make all the rent and colleges free and shutdown the evil private schools! Oh, and abolish grades, they're racist! Probably need to force all the white male professors into retirement too, you guys certainly don't need to hear from THEM again this century.

Ooh ooh ooh I know! Put all business under control of the government, make union membership mandatory, and take away union rights to negotiate because the government knows best! (They can still funnel dues to Democrats though.)

Dude! I've got it! You're gonna like this, it checks a ton of boxes. One bill, okay, you wrap all of these objectives into one historic bill:

1.) Universal Basic Income. This is the foundation. It has to be enough for someone with a family to live comfortably on. Enough to cover basic human rights, like food, iPhones, PlayStation 4, 70" 4k surround sound smart tv, new car, ocean view home.

2.) Universal healthcare. Of course it will be cheaper without the red states, and with everyone having lots of time to exercise since they won't need a job thanks to UBI.

3.) The coup de grâce, the cherry on your sundae.... open borders! There's going to be plenty of people who want to enjoy the new utopia (nation name idea: Newtopia!) and you guys aren't cold hearted so you would never turn anyone away. The added perspectives of millions of new citizens will help you come up with even more ways to help the citize...oops, that word is racist, even more ways to help the population prosper.


This is quite an opportunity for the blue states.

[sturg33]

You're looking at this wrong. No one starts negotiations where they want to end up. They're starting at secession, where they want to end up is federalism.

Imagine how much more prosperous and progressive your blue panacea could be if the backwards red states had no say in your laws anymore!

You could perform gender reassignment at birth, create taxpayer funded abortion-mobiles to travel from one office building to the next so women aren't burdened with missing work for it! Down with the patriarchy!

Heck, you could make all the rent and colleges free and shutdown the evil private schools! Oh, and abolish grades, they're racist! Probably need to force all the white male professors into retirement too, you guys certainly don't need to hear from THEM again this century.

Ooh ooh ooh I know! Put all business under control of the government, make union membership mandatory, and take away union rights to negotiate because the government knows best! (They can still funnel dues to Democrats though.)

Dude! I've got it! You're gonna like this, it checks a ton of boxes. One bill, okay, you wrap all of these objectives into one historic bill:

1.) Universal Basic Income. This is the foundation. It has to be enough for someone with a family to live comfortably on. Enough to cover basic human rights, like food, iPhones, PlayStation 4, 70" 4k surround sound smart tv, new car, ocean view home.

2.) Universal healthcare. Of course it will be cheaper without the red states, and with everyone having lots of time to exercise since they won't need a job thanks to UBI.

3.) The coup de grâce, the cherry on your sundae.... open borders! There's going to be plenty of people who want to enjoy the new utopia (nation name idea: Newtopia!) and you guys aren't cold hearted so you would never turn anyone away. The added perspectives of millions of new citizens will help you come up with even more ways to help the citize...oops, that word is racist, even more ways to help the population prosper.


This is quite an opportunity for the blue states.

It seems that the progressives would be eager to allow the dumb redneck racists to break off and govern themselves.


But we all know that is not what they want. The want control and obedience.

[nsacpi]

You're looking at this wrong. No one starts negotiations where they want to end up. They're starting at secession, where they want to end up is federalism.

Imagine how much more prosperous and progressive your blue panacea could be if the backwards red states had no say in your laws anymore!

You could perform gender reassignment at birth, create taxpayer funded abortion-mobiles to travel from one office building to the next so women aren't burdened with missing work for it! Down with the patriarchy!

Heck, you could make all the rent and colleges free and shutdown the evil private schools! Oh, and abolish grades, they're racist! Probably need to force all the white male professors into retirement too, you guys certainly don't need to hear from THEM again this century.

Ooh ooh ooh I know! Put all business under control of the government, make union membership mandatory, and take away union rights to negotiate because the government knows best! (They can still funnel dues to Democrats though.)

Dude! I've got it! You're gonna like this, it checks a ton of boxes. One bill, okay, you wrap all of these objectives into one historic bill:

1.) Universal Basic Income. This is the foundation. It has to be enough for someone with a family to live comfortably on. Enough to cover basic human rights, like food, iPhones, PlayStation 4, 70" 4k surround sound smart tv, new car, ocean view home.

2.) Universal healthcare. Of course it will be cheaper without the red states, and with everyone having lots of time to exercise since they won't need a job thanks to UBI.

3.) The coup de grâce, the cherry on your sundae.... open borders! There's going to be plenty of people who want to enjoy the new utopia (nation name idea: Newtopia!) and you guys aren't cold hearted so you would never turn anyone away. The added perspectives of millions of new citizens will help you come up with even more ways to help the citize...oops, that word is racist, even more ways to help the population prosper.


This is quite an opportunity for the blue states.

you forgot guns

[Jaw]

you forgot guns

Have you seen the PS4 graphics on a 70" 4k??? It's the Newtopians(tm) who will forget guns!



(Dang it. I knew I was forgetting something big but I was having too much fun to stop.)

[nsacpi]

Have you seen the PS4 graphics on a 70" 4k??? It's the Newtopians(tm) who will forget guns!

I'll ask my son to show me.

[nsacpi]

I know not everyone will necessarily be impressed by this, but the Bronx is the birthplace of hip hop. I realize in making this observation that I am moving onto more competitive terrain. But I wanted to give y'all a chance to brag a little.

Oh and Frank Sinatra is from New Jersey, as is the Boss. Specifically, Frank is from Hoboken. I'll pass on the chance to discuss the line of business that his mother was reputed to be in.

[nsacpi]

Of course, New York itself has inspired a few good songs. Two of my favorites:

[Jaw]

I am still able to enjoy the greatest rock band of all time on a daily basis, despite them being from Australia.

[Krgrecw]

I am still able to enjoy the greatest rock band of all time on a daily basis, despite them being from Australia.

Midnight oil isn’t that good

[57Brave]

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Red states making noise about secession. Let's see:

Blue states get 95% of quality wine, 90% of high tech, all living redwoods,

sequoias and condors, plus Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and MIT.

Red states have 88% of the obesity, 92% of mosquitoes, 90% of hurricanes,

plus Alex Jones.

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[sturg33]

Scwabb joins Tesla, HP, Oracle, and Rogan in moving from California to Texas