[Nosterrex]

Yes, the states or state can secede. In the 1860’s a bunch of states seceded from the Union. They were later forced at gun point to “rejoin” the Union, but they did in fact secede. The real question is whether or not the tyrants in Washington will declare war on their own people. If those in the armed forces will refuse to kill, wound, and destroy their fellow countrymen, there is a real chance that the secession will succeed. Obama may hesitate to fight our enemies abroad, but he will have no such qualms when it comes to killing Americans desiring liberty.

[FTL]

Secessionist talk scares Liberals and makes their heads explode. They simply can’t bear the thought of losing one dime in revenue that they steal out of all of our wallets on a regular basis.

At present its is simply an academic exercise in discussion since there is no indication any state is ready to invoke its sovereign rights - yet... I do not see US armed forces shelling or bombing Americans in US cities these days. After all, how would that “look to the world”? And how we “look” and are “accepted” by others seems to be their primary motive. To whit, panties on the heads of Islamofascists is considered cruel by the Libtard Left.

Some use the “Waco” analogy. A state such as Texas invoking its right to succeed is not the legal equivalent of a “Waco” situation so Waco is not an accurate analogy or comparison and a completely different situation. The argument would be made that the succession was legal and a right.

[Non-Sequitur]

They were later forced at gun point to “rejoin” the Union, but they did in fact secede.

They rebelled and they lost.

If those in the armed forces will refuse to kill, wound, and destroy their fellow countrymen, there is a real chance that the secession will succeed.

What if they don't refuse?