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25. A step closer toward the Balkanization of the United States

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 02:45 PM

Apr 4

It's ironic that Trump is trying to destroy the federal government, which is the base of his power. The more he weakens the Federal bureaucracy, the more incentive there will be for states to go it on their own.

More than one person has predicted that we will eventually fragment into five or six separate regions, and there's nothing like an economic collapse -- or the threat of one -- to hasten that scenario.

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California to Negotiate Trade With Other Countries to Bypass Trump Tariffs [View all] Mr. Sparkle Apr 4 OP

I'm curious JBTaurus83 Apr 4 #1

I don't think it will work, and I think it is ... reACTIONary Apr 4 #6

trump pushes the envelope all the time NJCher Apr 4 #12

It's not going to work. Tariffs are imposed... reACTIONary Apr 4 #27

Just declare Trump EO tarriffs without a real emergency zorbasd Apr 4 #34

Exactly Farmer-Rick Apr 4 #38

Exactly what wavers are you referring to? And... reACTIONary Apr 4 #47

This is exactly what.... reACTIONary Apr 4 #46

Koch supported you say? Deminpenn Apr 4 #48

Yes, very much like Rand Paul, who is ... reACTIONary Apr 4 #50

David Koch died in 2019 Deminpenn Sunday #53

"Not allowed to do that" is quaint these days Ponietz Apr 4 #51

This isn't a case of doing something you aren't allowed to do... reACTIONary Apr 4 #52

I'm curious too hannah Apr 4 #8

Trump's tariffs cannot be disregarded, BUT EmmaLee E Apr 4 #11

California ports DENVERPOPS Apr 4 #19

If they did that, everyone in the US would ship through.... reACTIONary Apr 4 #29

No. He can't do anything about the import Deminpenn Apr 4 #49

Other countries could exempt California exports from their own tariffs DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 4 #40

That will certainly burn trump's orange butt Bayard Apr 4 #2

California's economy is, by itself, the fifth largest economy in the world. BComplex Apr 4 #5

Correction... homegirl Apr 4 #18

Putin DENVERPOPS Apr 4 #20

I think putin just wants to destroy the US period. He has the wrecking ball in the white house doing it right now. mitch96 Apr 4 #37

Even better! calimary Apr 4 #23

Agreed! calimary Apr 4 #21

I hope other states will join California in that effort. n/t Mister Ed Apr 4 #3

Me too! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 4 #28

Color me interested. Torchlight Apr 4 #4

Without secession it wouldn't be viable. Perhaps Newsom should check with his new bro... NNadir Apr 4 #7

Go Gavin! nt Exp Apr 4 #9

How is that possible? NCgayguy Apr 4 #10

Welcome to DU NCgayguy! AllyCat Apr 4 #16

Keep on! What you said sounds about right. erronis Apr 4 #30

If Newsom attempts to use the 2 CA ports to poli-junkie Apr 4 #13

Can Newsom send a sniper team to Fla? Chemical Bill Apr 4 #44

I love Gavin and everything he does for this great state. byronius Apr 4 #14

Will Newsom continue to play footsie with the MAGAs on his show? AllyCat Apr 4 #15

Newsom could help set up a "sling shot" process for suppliers... AntiFascist Apr 4 #17

That's how the Civil War got started. Blue Full Moon Apr 4 #22

"The Constitution"...what's that? regnaD kciN Apr 4 #26

My first reaction also. Constitution for thee, not for me. erronis Apr 4 #31

Good for my Gov. He has a lot of legal know-how in his admin, & gods know we have lawyers in CA... Hekate Apr 4 #24

A step closer toward the Balkanization of the United States Random Boomer Apr 4 #25

And how does that leave our federal military - fragmented? Putin's wet dream. erronis Apr 4 #32

Yup, pretty much. Random Boomer Apr 4 #41

It just may work!! Trump does all kinds of illegal, unconstitutional actions for his own benefit. Newsome would be Jit423 Apr 4 #33

Play Trump's game Stuckinthebush Apr 4 #35

Trump announces that California is to be annexed into the USA. Ping Tung Apr 4 #36

Dude! DiverDave Apr 4 #43

Gov JB Pritzker did that the last time. Got farmers a pretty good deal thru smaller Asian countries PortTack Apr 4 #39

JB is doing it again. He just got back from Mexico working on this. mucifer Apr 4 #45

A good initiative. delisen Apr 4 #42

This will piss off the orange convicted felon. republianmushroom Sunday #54