re: What would happen if a state declared independence?

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They wouldn't need any fed funding once their citizens don't have to pay federal taxes anymore and instead pay taxes to the Republic of Texas.

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So you’d have a humanitarian crisis amongst those who rely on Medicaid and welfare. Perhaps a good thing long term, but a catastrophe short term.

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And let’s face it, a pile of the takers would haul arse out of a new republic founded on fiscally conservative principles. A pile of takers, I say.

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Good thing long term, labor crisis short term.


In the end, would take 18 months to get better.