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*Blue* · 07-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Ratmagiclady

Yes, everyone pays *taxes* (though agribusiness actually gets more than it gives) ...but basically, the money, in the aggregate, flows the other way across those state lines. Without those subsidies, a state like, say, Kansas, would have to live off prices set by others. And pay prices set by others for what they need to farm. It really wouldn't work out. Texas wouldn't do so well, either, and with what oil's there, they're probably the ones the idea would be most viable for. But I believe they're still a net energy importer. At least it's no Saudi Arabia, even with all the public funds that found their way to Big Oil during the Bush administration.

People are *spoiled* by what they take for granted about the United States of America. They may resent the notion, but when it comes down to brass tacks... we need each other, and actually, there's some states the US of A would probably do better without.

But that's not how we do things, here in the United States.

The only 2 states that could operate as independent republics are really Texas and California. NY & Florida could come close but not quite. Bama & La would be possible but a long shot.

07-04-2009, 10:31 AM	#18
Blue Site Supporter Location: Florida Hill Country Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 5,687	Originally Posted by Ratmagiclady Yes, everyone pays taxes (though agribusiness actually gets more than it gives) ...but basically, the money, in the aggregate, flows the other way across those state lines. Without those subsidies, a state like, say, Kansas, would have to live off prices set by others. And pay prices set by others for what they need to farm. It really wouldn't work out. Texas wouldn't do so well, either, and with what oil's there, they're probably the ones the idea would be most viable for. But I believe they're still a net energy importer. At least it's no Saudi Arabia, even with all the public funds that found their way to Big Oil during the Bush administration. People are spoiled by what they take for granted about the United States of America. They may resent the notion, but when it comes down to brass tacks... we need each other, and actually, there's some states the US of A would probably do better without. But that's not how we do things, here in the United States. The only 2 states that could operate as independent republics are really Texas and California. NY & Florida could come close but not quite. Bama & La would be possible but a long shot.