The Many Faces of US Politics...

[Eamonnca1]

Could blue states opt out of being part of the USA? If they are tired of the way the place is being run could they be self sufficient. I know California could be but the rest I'm not sure of

I understand not. There is no mechanism for a state to leave the US. Could you imagine what Trump would do if a state declared independence?

At the crux of this latest crisis is states rights. As in the right of Minnesota to decline the offer of Federal assistance in 'fighting crime'. This is clearly another centralisation of power to DC without oversight or agreement.

So we are back to the core problem. Where are the classic conservatives in all this? State rights (and free trade) and the general constitution are supposed to be sacred. We await the pushback.

The conservatives have always been quite selective about states rights and the rule of law.

• Gun control? "Government tyranny. Shouldn't be enforced and we will not comply."
• Immigration laws? "Sacrosanct. Must be enforced. We are a nation of laws."
• Open carry for white people? "A sacred right, and even a duty."
• Open carry for black people or liberals? "Punishable by death. Shoot on sight."
• Abortion? "Let the states decide."
• Integration? "States have a right to do it in their own time, if ever. Washington needs to stop pushing us around down here where our negroes are content with what they've got."
• Weed? "Federal law trumps state law. Ban the stuff nationwide. States should comply."

The conservatives only want the states to decide on matters where the states are likely to agree with the conservative point of view. For now, the federal government's word is law. But as soon as the Dems take back over the federal government, the conservatives will revert back to states-rights absolutists in a nanosecond.

[Armagh18]

Meehole going to kiss Trumps ass again Paddys day?

[johnnycool]

Meehole going to kiss Trumps ass again Paddys day?

He'll be shouldering lads out of the road to get first lick of Trumps rusty star

[playwiththewind1st]

Second in the queue - our esteemed deputy first minister will be in there first.

[Genocide Organ]

Big trade deal between India and Europe today.

 

Expect loads more Indian immigrants to land on our shores.

[Armagh18]

Big trade deal between India and Europe today.

 

Expect loads more Indian immigrants to land on our shores.

Sure as long as they're working all the better.

[Genocide Organ]

Big trade deal between India and Europe today.

 

Expect loads more Indian immigrants to land on our shores.

Sure as long as they're working all the better.

That's it, pack 'em in.

[DaleCooper]

Modi plays a blinder every time. India is establishing colonies in every western country without a shot fired. Fair play

[DaleCooper]

Meanwhile nurses are sharing their plans to poison suspected ICE agents on social media.

Virtual reality meets Marvel movie brain

https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-woman-accused-of-encouraging-people-to-poison-ice-agents13973013-13973013.html

[Armagh18]

Meanwhile nurses are sharing their plans to poison suspected ICE agents on social media.

Virtual reality meets Marvel movie brain

https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-woman-accused-of-encouraging-people-to-poison-ice-agents13973013-13973013.html

Oh no the poor Nazis

[Rossfan]

I see we have 2 SturmAbteilung (aka ICE) fans still spouting sh1te here.

[DaleCooper]

Poor, mentally unwell people riled up by rich cocksuckers who live in miserable luxury. Just like Jan 6ers, different cheek of same arse.