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Proposal to split California into three states makes November ballot

Discussion in 'Elections & Campaigns' started by Space_Time, Jun 13, 2018.

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  1. JakeStarkey

    JakeStarkey Well-Known Member

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    If it succeeds, the ballot will finish the GOP in California forever.

    Study the districts and who represents them.
     
    JakeStarkey, Jun 14, 2018
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  2. JakeJ

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    California should be divided into two states, not 3.
     
    JakeJ, Jun 14, 2018
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    I think they would treat it like the Missouri Compromise
     
    Crawdadr, Jun 14, 2018
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  4. FreshAir

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    I saw the division, never happen, who gets all that huge beach front property, cutting in half maybe, like that, not a chance

    maybe a north and south California
     
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    FreshAir, Jun 14, 2018
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  5. FreshAir

    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    true, that is another thing
     
    FreshAir, Jun 14, 2018
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  6. FreshAir

    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    why not start 3 threads on this one topic... seems one is better in this case to me
     
    FreshAir, Jun 14, 2018
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  7. Durandal

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    Political parties are supposed to represent the people, not change the people or the districts to their liking.
     
    Durandal, Jun 14, 2018
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  8. Swede Hansen

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    This is exactly the way California should be divided. Dems get those places where they live and Conservatives those places where they live and they don't have to live together.
     
    Swede Hansen, Jun 14, 2018
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    This is not a good idea. I hope it fails in November. Question: Would each state have it's own Govenor, 2 Senators, etc?
     
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    Moriah, Jun 14, 2018
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  10. DarkDaimon

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    Conservatives never wan't to live next to the "undesirables" (whoever they may be). It is actually a driving force of conservatism.
     
    DarkDaimon, Jun 14, 2018
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    No it ain't.
     
    Swede Hansen, Jun 14, 2018
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  12. Spooky

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    It doesn't really matter how they vote, its symbolic.

    They could never do it without the federal governments authorization.

    So yeah, they can vote on whatever they like.
     
    Spooky, Jun 14, 2018
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  13. FreshAir

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    but I thought conservatives thought they were "fine" people
     
    FreshAir, Jun 14, 2018
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    Would make a big difference in the Senate going from present 2 to 6 if there were now 3 states.
     
    61falcon, Jun 15, 2018
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    Really ? Why would anyone .... Want to live in the hood ?
     
    Loving91390, Jun 15, 2018
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    That central coastal State is void of poor people
    compared to Northern California and Southern as proposed.

    No "hard" industry to speak.
    They have Hearst Castle.
    Yes it looks like the Billionaires' State,
    just like the money behind this proposition.


    YES TO 3 CALIFORNIAS
    NO TO THE BILLIONAIRES' PROPOSAL

    The borders between the 3 should be East to West.

    I would give Sacramento to the North.
    The Bay area and Los Angeles to the Middle
    Orange County, San Diego County and east as Southern California.

    Negotiations are now open.
    I know my Central California looks population heavy
    with the Bay Area and Los Angeles. But, the people of
    Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Stockton, the San Joaquin Valley population need their "guidance" :lol: and tax money.

    [​IMG]
    Between LA and Santa Cruz there is truly nothing but beautiful highway 1.
    I mean unless you count Santa Barbara and a few spots like that.

    ​
    Moi :oldman:
    Californian, since age 5 :D
    Counts as much as Bush Jr being Texan.













    ​
     
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  17. Distraff

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    The vast majority of the state lives in that little urban area they want to reduce California to. You think they are going to vote for that? Nope.
     
    Distraff, Jun 15, 2018
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    Yet, people do live in the "hood". Hard working Americans who don't have the means and opportunities to live in the desirable neighborhoods because they are seen as undesirable.
     
    DarkDaimon, Jun 16, 2018
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    Remember that in the end California is not going to be split up because the US Congress is not going to permit it. These are just fantasies so indulge yourself. It means nothing.
     
    Swede Hansen, Jun 16, 2018
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  20. Aleksander Ulyanov

    Aleksander Ulyanov Well-Known Member

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    I have to agree. Congress is no more going to allow ANY state to alter it's borders than they would allow them to secede. Then again conservatives are always looking to restart the Civil War, after which I firmly believe some of them hope to bring back slavery, or at least indentured servitude.
     
    Aleksander Ulyanov, Jun 16, 2018
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  21. Aleksander Ulyanov

    Aleksander Ulyanov Well-Known Member

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    Bill Maher had this on last night.

    He called Shasta Cascades the "United Marijuana Emirates"
     
    Aleksander Ulyanov, Jun 16, 2018
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  22. danielpalos

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    unnecessary. we simply need a left wing definition of supply side economics;

    Supply side economics should be supplying us with better Governance, at lower cost.
     
    danielpalos, Jun 16, 2018
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  23. danielpalos

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    The Golden State should pioneer more efficient recycling practices; we could make money if we can lower the cost enough, and clean up our oceans at the same time.
     
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  24. Aleksander Ulyanov

    Aleksander Ulyanov Well-Known Member

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    There will never be a left wing defining of supply side economics. Unlike conservatives liberals do not come up with concepts that are basically involved sounding codifications of wishful thinking that depend upon magic to justify public policy blatantly favoring one class of people over everyone else.
     
    Aleksander Ulyanov, Jun 16, 2018
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    the current proposal would turn Cali from one Blue State to 2 Blue States and one Red state.

    I say go for it!!!!!! :)
     
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