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It's possible but the economic and social upheavel would be massive. Not a good scenario for anyone I think.
by joelbluminator 5y ago
It's possible but the economic and social upheavel would be massive. Not a good scenario for anyone I think.
- el_ravager 5y agoEspecially for the relatively poor red states that depend on blue state subsidy.
- dukeofdoom 5y agoThere are still some southern states that have massive poverty. The union did not serve them well. I can see how they would be better off on their own. Hawaii as well. And its not just about poverty. Hawaiians would like to regain control over their culture, tourism levels, and so on. King of your castle. Even if your castle is just a shack. Counts for a lot. Also cities like Chicago and Detroit experienced huge declines, because of trade with China, that mostly benefits California. I can see how they would like their own policies on trade.
- dukeofdoom 5y agoI'm sure there were people walking around saying that in 1775. Yet Greater good prevailed, and US got its independence from Britain. Since its a Democratic Union, I hope it can be dissolved in a democratic way. Is the worry that each state would have fight to get independence?
- joelbluminator 5y agoI am not a fan of histotical analogies like that. One very likely outcome of a U.S breakup is a global economic depression. Another one is Chinese hegemony. I am not a fan of either. Sure, it might work out alright. But it might not.