Perhaps it is time to require each state to achieve complete energy independence across all sectors. Or what the heck: each county. Since energy is too dirty to produce or move, let New York City figure out how to power itself with unicorn farts.
We need a New Republic.
and let your hick state learn how to give more to the federal government than it takes.
if it’s not too much effort you can look it up and see that 9 out of the top 10 states that GET more than they GIVE are redneck states.
A little less pickup driving and moonshine making and a little more business to generation $$ is in order :)
Huzzah!!!