[rootntootn]

I fully expect that eventually this country will once again enjoin in a war between the states. The long simmering conflict between the socialist nanny state and freedom loving devotees of the Constitution was sharpened during the Klinton decade. The polarization of the US is now fully developed. Because the socialists don't really believe in the United States but rather some modern day interpretation I expect that force of arms is the only arbiter of the dispute.

One thing regarding the post, why include only Texas and Louisiana in the seccession? In the first place Louisiana is hardly a hotbed of conservatism. It has always been a vipers nest of underhanded dimocrat operatives. Landrieu is a perfect example. Furthermore, what about the rest of us? What about the rest of the southeast, the upper Rockies, etc?

[Spandau]

I don't think there will be any shooting. I think when people have had enough of unwanted cultural and political influence, there will be a referendum and we'll peacefully go our separate ways. There will be some things that Washington won't want to give up, such as Ft. Bliss, but we can lease it to them.