[A.J.Armitage]

Actually 1861 was something altogether different.

The last (and as far as I know only) time this was tried was lefties moving to Vermont. It worked.

[JerseyHighlander]

I think the days of abolitionists moving to 1850's Bloody Kansas and Missouri's border wars actually come close in analogy to the FSP. Of course, there isn't an armed group of outlaws burning towns down on the other side this time.

Haven't really thought about joining. Here's the rub, each generation only has a limited number of libertarian/conservative motivators and high performers. If they abandon their home states, the net result would be a overall greater loss of freedom nationwide in a generation. Stronger Fedgov, and jealous masses vesting to loot on the borders.

[archy]

The last (and as far as I know only) time this was tried was lefties moving to Vermont. It worked.

The Latter-Day Saints/Mormons are said to be reasonably well established in their Free State of Utah now as well...

But you may find the original 1972 *Taking Over Vermont* article by Richard Pollack that began the leftie migration to Vermont to be of interest.

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