With Donald Trump winning the presidential election979 Archives Californians had a brainwave on Twitter: Why not break away from the rest of the U.S. and go it alone?
After all, the state probably grows enough food to sustain itself, it has the sixth largest economy in the world, and it just passed recreational marijuana use. It doesn't really need those other states under a Trump presidency does it?
SEE ALSO: The United States of Weed: Election results for legal marijuanaThe only immediate problem that presented itself was what to call this genius idea. Some thought 'Califrexit' might work -- a portmanteau referencing the other act of massive self harm an electorate committed this year in the UK.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Others thought that #Calexit might be a better term to describe the state's newfound freedom.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Either way, numerous people were up for the break.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The idea goes beyond a Twitter joke. One group, the Yes California Independence Campaign, is actually holding an event in Sacramento Wednesday in the hopes of gaining support for the idea.
"In our view, the United States of America represents so many things that conflict with Californian values, and our continued statehood means California will continue subsidizing the other states to our own detriment, and to the detriment of our children," their manifesto, which was written before Tuesday by the way, says.
However, no state has seceded from the U.S. since the Civil War so we won't be holding our breath.
U.N. aims to make carbon emissions cost money at COP 25 climate talks
BAFTA 2024 nominees: Here's the complete list
En Garde by The Paris Review
Redux: The Storm before the Calm by The Paris Review
Better Buy: Previous
Remembering Jan Morris
Galaxy AI: 3 Galaxy S24 features that break language barriers
Eavesdropping in the Archives: Six Artist Portraits by Aisha Sabatini Sloan and Lester Sloan
The Sound and the “Furious”
Sentience and Intensities: A Conversation with Maureen McLane by Anahid Nersessian
Best Apple deal: Save $60 on the Apple Watch SE
Redux: Backwards and Upside Down by The Paris Review
YouTube to cut 100 workers as tech layoffs continue
Nocturne Vibes by The Paris Review
Get the official Atari 7800+ Console for 50% off
This Year’s Prizewinners
“Daddy Was a Number Runner” by Deesha Philyaw
Cooking with Mary Shelley by Valerie Stivers
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 10: Tips to solve 'Connections' #699.
Samsung Galaxy S24 announced: Price, release date, and more
Emmys 2018: The full list of nominationsFocus Features announces production of 'Downton Abbey' movieDraco Malfoy's new dad style is terrifyingly muggleDraco Malfoy's new dad style is terrifyingly muggleTinder will soon make its gender options more transI miss the days before everyone was addicted to streaming servicesApple may be launching a mountain of new hardware in the fallGoogle Calendar's 'working hours' are great for passive aggressivenessJust some very sad English soccer players on the groundSamantha Bee reflects on the 'steep learning curve' following backlashDragon egg candles let you live like Daenerys without the extreme perilSingapore now has vending machines that sell books'Aquaman' reveals Atlantis kingdoms with snapshot of the Fisherman KingNew Apple EEC filings point to a bunch of new iPhones and iPadsBette Midler named a chicken Kim Kardashian. Then it died of a yeast infection.Microsoft Windows Notepad update is app's first in yearsCNN rolled out a pretty bold way to factApple employee arrested for stealing selfAdorable and stubborn little girl insists her father can't countBette Midler named a chicken Kim Kardashian. Then it died of a yeast infection. MashReads Podcast: If you only read one book this year, it should be 'The Hate U Give' Apple designer made a $12,000 hourglass and honestly WHO is going to buy this? These terrible dress shirts must go Gillian Anderson perfectly channels David Bowie for 'American Gods' This new animation technique might actually make selfies interesting Here are the most popular 'Saturday Night Live' sketches of the year Sign about harassing female bartenders deserves a standing ovation Andy Rubin's Android company Essential teases odd South Korea has the highest concentration of robots in the world Separating cult worship from politics in 'Far Cry 5' Even Captain America knows Twitter will be outraged by jailed reporters Little boy throws totally adorable tantrum after realizing golf is just too hard Inspiring teen who survived the Manchester attack is live T.J. Miller is leaving 'Silicon Valley' so what's the point anymore? Bollywood's take on Shakespeare is still one of the best adaptations out there 5 ways to turn your setbacks into long Personalized helmets based on 3D scans could be the future of football Val Kilmer is ready for 'Top Gun 2' Hey teens, keep your promposals off protected lands Who will die in 'Game of Thrones' Season 7? Meet the 7 most likely candidates.
2.3591s , 10108.40625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【1979 Archives】,Inspiration Information Network