• ssillyssadass@lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    The state government would put forwards a local movement to secede from the US, and if it actually passed the federal government would butt in and go “you can’t secede, that’s completely illegal and unconstitutional” (it is), at which point the state would either go “oh well” and stand down or say “go suck eggs” and continue trying to secede, which the federal government would treat as rebellion or insurrection.

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      22 hours ago

      So, easy then! We know insurrections aren’t a big deal and have no real consequences. Full steam ahead!

      /s just in case

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        18 hours ago

        The FBI is going to pull a Sea Bear attack on you but wait you used “/s” so you’re good to go. LOL

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      21 hours ago

      Even if the federal government says “okay”. They may actually turn around and pretend it never happened… or they can start a war with them.

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        17 hours ago

        I don’t think the GOP would start a war just to start a war. They are a party grounded in principles and morals, and aren’t petty little bitches.

        /s