[matt1234]

In response to your question at post #42, "why isn't the secessionist movement father along?": lack of leadership. I think a great leader could rally millions.

I can't say whether or not seccession will occur. I hope it doesn't. I'd much rather see sanity restored peacefully. However, I have my doubts as to whether the two dominant political wings are reconcilable. My approach is: pray for the best, prepare for the worst.

[GonzoGOP]

why isn't the secessionist movement father along

Remember that in 1860 most people in the south thought secession wouldn't happen either. But once the first shots had been fired, and they were forced to take sides, they opted out. Arkansas and Virginia went out on very thin margins.

If it happens the cause will be something small and stupid. If it was big and important Obama and his cronies would be ready for the event and crush it before it gained momentum. But if, like the tea parties that started with a business reporter loosing his cool on the air, it comes out of no place and goes viral we could have a new Fort Sumpter on our hands before anybody realizes it. Then people will have to take sides. There is no way to stay on the fence when someone sets fire to the boards.