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It appears that the voting process has failed. The electoral college was supposed to prevent someone like Trump from getting elected, but even that failed to d

It appears that the voting process has failed. The electoral college was supposed to prevent someone like Trump from getting elected, but even that failed to do its job. After the Civil War, Lincoln and the Union did not eliminate the Confederates, and allowed them to continue to exist as a scourge on society. They have been slowly dividing the country, and it appears they have finally succeeded. And the prevalence of social media, has not helped the cause. Instead, it appears to be the spark that is lighting the fire, leading to a pile of dynamite. At this point, the country is just too large, and too diverse. The political outlook of the west coast, is far too different from that of the Deep South. Maybe it’s time to consider, that they should go their own way. The problem is the nukes. What should we do about the nukes?

asguy 6y ago
> The political outlook of the west coast, is far too different from that of the Deep South. I think "the Deep South" is a red herring: drive one county inland, and you're likely to see a drastic change. Even in California.
captainredbeard 6y ago
> Lincoln and the Union did not eliminate the Confederates, and allowed them to continue to exist as a scourge on society. They have been slowly dividing the country, and it appears they have finally succeeded. What would you suggest, a pogrom? The Union devastated the South, going well beyond battle related damage. Hooker destroyed vital infrastructure and brutalized the people. To suggest further destruction and persecution is inhumane and barbaric.
- blackrock 6y ago
  No, nobody is suggesting a pogrom. But, they could have been prevented from resuming power, and attaining future positions of influence. Otherwise the Civil War was a sacrifice made for nothing. Lincoln should have made a law to oversee the southern states, and put in Federal leadership, that was loyal to the Union cause. And he should have instituted the law for 100 years, in order to wipe out any future separatist activities from the Confederates. But honestly, who knows. The Civil War was a long time ago, and it’s doubtful that even this idea could have succeeded. Which leads us to where we are now. It’s too late to do anything like that anymore. The divisions are now too deep. We need a new solution.

asguy 6y ago

> The political outlook of the west coast, is far too different from that of the Deep South. I think "the Deep South" is a red herring: drive one county inland, and you're likely to see a drastic change. Even in California.

captainredbeard 6y ago

> Lincoln and the Union did not eliminate the Confederates, and allowed them to continue to exist as a scourge on society. They have been slowly dividing the country, and it appears they have finally succeeded. What would you suggest, a pogrom? The Union devastated the South, going well beyond battle related damage. Hooker destroyed vital infrastructure and brutalized the people. To suggest further destruction and persecution is inhumane and barbaric.

blackrock 6y ago
No, nobody is suggesting a pogrom. But, they could have been prevented from resuming power, and attaining future positions of influence. Otherwise the Civil War was a sacrifice made for nothing. Lincoln should have made a law to oversee the southern states, and put in Federal leadership, that was loyal to the Union cause. And he should have instituted the law for 100 years, in order to wipe out any future separatist activities from the Confederates. But honestly, who knows. The Civil War was a long time ago, and it’s doubtful that even this idea could have succeeded. Which leads us to where we are now. It’s too late to do anything like that anymore. The divisions are now too deep. We need a new solution.