Is there a way we can just divide the nation up? Once the red states are torn into poverty and debt since the blue states control 75% of the GDP, they'll come begging back. They'll miss our entertainment too, left to consume hours upon hours of country and christian music.

The above text was posted in response to an article on Politico.  I have heard this sentiment quite a bit from those on the left, especially those in well off liberal areas normally located in Northern California.  Though some in my area of New England have mused similar thoughts.  If their candidates can't win in our Democratic system (which must be broken or corrupt!) and their judges can't legislate from the bench (to bypass the "flawed" democratic system) then perhaps the more enlightened Blue States of America should dump the excess baggage that are the Red States and go at it on their own.  I take it these people are not fans of Obama's 2004 Convention speech.  You know, the one about one nation, no Red or Blue States but the United States?

These people seriously undervalue and underestimate the importance of Red State USA.  The economies in the Red States are easily outpacing the Blue States and the cost of living is much more reasonable.  I reside in Connecticut and if it wasn't for my family I would get the heck out of here in a heartbeat.  We have two Sanctuary cities in this small state and a Puerto Rican friend of mine told me the other day that written on the walls of bathrooms in San Juan are messages urging people to go to Connecticut for a "free ride".  The social services in this state are easily abused and it's killing us.  I love New England, and I would miss this historical area of the country, but at the same time I would not look back if I left.

So some want to divide the country?  Ok lets work this out then, I'll speak directly to the Blue State secessionists on this plan.  You can have the Northeast which includes New York and New England (poor New Hampshire) and you can also have Maryland, Delaware, D.C. and part of Pennsylvania such as the Eastern part.  You can also have the Rustbelt states of Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and I'll even throw in Iowa for you.  Hands off Ohio and Indiana, those are our babies.  You can also have the left coast, except for southern California.  All California territory south of L.A. will belong to the newly founded Red Faction since they will need access to a pacific port.  Washington State and Oregon are yours though.  Maybe Northern Virginia as well can go your way, they've been acting strange lately with all the Carpetbaggers moving in.

The Bible Belt, the Sun Belt, Rocky Mountain States, Midwest, Deep South and Sotheast will all go to the Red Faction.  The Canadian Provinces of Alberta and possibly Saskatchewan may want to join in as well because the good people of The Red States would not want to limit their energy and oil production like the elitists in Ontario, plus they share alot of the same social values as the Red voters.  Alberta especially clings to guns and religion.

Taxes will be low, cost of living will be reasonable and free market businesses will flourish.  Foreign companies such as Toyota and Subaru are already building massive factories in Red States such as Indiana and Alabama to avoid the stranglehold of unions such as the UAW and with out the Rockefeller Wallstreet Republicans calling the shots from Manhattan, true conservatives in the Red States can end this obsession with large corporations and unmonitored free trade and focus on small business and fair trade.  Some states will be socialy conservative while others will take a more libertine approach to these matters, either way it will be their decision without some unelected, unaccountable activist judge writing fairy tales into law and calling it constitutional.

Soooo, if you really think seceding from America is in the Blue States' best interest, take a closer look at your folly.  The Blue Faction would be divided up into three sections, only accessible by air while the Red Faction would be a powerhouse controlling all of North America's Natural Gas, Coal, Oil and Oil shale Reserves.  The majority of the American Armed Forces is made up of Red Staters and the citizens happen to own all the guns as well.  As for entertainment, the South has produced Blues, Jazz, Rock, incredible food, don't limit Casinos to Indian reservations (not every Red stater is a fundamentalist who hates gambling) and a new Hollywood could be formed with movies focusing on action and guns instead of gay cowboys, white guilt and self hating Americans.  John Wayne and Steve McQueen were Conservatives and it would be nice to see actors like this return to the Big Screen and replace the likes of Ben Afflek and Matt Damon. 

Go ahead and secede though, maybe Ontario will join you?

Or maybe you can just learn to love your country unconditionaly, no matter how "stupid" you might think the people are.  I am no Obama fan and personally feel he would be a disaster as President but if he were to be President I would take a cue from John Wayne and say, "well I didn't vote for the guy, but he is still my President and I hope he does a good job."  Sure I would be frustrated if my candidate of choice didn't get in, I might blame the liberal media and all the liberal academic hacks indoctrinating our youth, but I still trust the American people to do what they in their hearts feel is right.  America has faced tremendous challenges throughout its history and the only thing other than the resolve and spirit of the American people that got us through these challenges were truly exceptional leaders.  Distinctly American leaders.  Elected leaders such as Washington and Lincoln as well as Civil leaders who spoke under the protection of the first amendment.  All the troubles we have faced and all the progress we have made and yet I hear people not so jokingly talk about secession?  Because their guy didn't win?  Absurd.