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North and South California (another innocuous CE post) August 5, 2011 9:22 pm FrankC

I understand there is a movement for 13 counties in Southern California to split from California and become the 51st State.

I know that this is theoretically possible, but I wondered if the Feds would somehow step in and block this due to the difficulty of fitting a 51st star on the flag and other matters they might feel compelled to mettle in, pricks that they are. :)

  • Can California even legally do that? It seems to me that this would be a Federal issue, that California ... by Eri 2011-08-06 09:20:42
    • Maybe a Californian can tell us how serious they are. The president is Virginia and West Virginia. The fact that the ... by FrankC 2011-08-06 12:21:11
      • It's a perennial favorite. by Robert 2011-08-08 11:07:40
        • Saw this interesting map recently, which defines areas where people call each other the most. by podrock 2011-08-08 15:35:29
        • I had completely forgotten the Virginia, West Virginia split. I just re-read the history and it's fascinating. Since ... by Eri 2011-08-06 13:31:16
          • The question is, would it require any Federal action if the State of California amicably or by referendum agreed to ... by FrankC 2011-08-06 16:43:30
            • Found the answer! This is a great article that lays it all out. And it has a good ... by Eri 2011-08-06 22:11:40
              • that is quite interesting. by FrankC 2011-08-06 23:35:45
                • Missouri, where I live, could be divided into North Missouri and South Missouri. North Missouri would be a Blue ... by Eri 2011-08-07 07:29:31
              • I've read it, too, awhile back. Conservatives are unhappy their voices are in a minority. Personally, I think ... by Eri 2011-08-06 21:55:39

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