Seriously, I don't get what "disenfranchisement by association" means?

 

In other words the logical conclusion of your post.

Serious question...is there a functioning direct democracy anywhere in the world?

 

I'd bet money that there isn't.

I'd bet money that there isn't.

 

Now I'm really confused!

 

eta: unless you're a secret anarchist looking to bring down the state through structurally impossible governance.

Edited July 13, 201114 yr by StrangeSox

In other words the logical conclusion of your post.

I'm still lost so I'm giving up on that point.

Balta vs. SS2k5 Round 1911308.

 

Anyway, cut California in half, but only if you're adding Puerto Rico or D.C.

Balta vs. SS2k5 Round 1911308.

 

Anyway, cut California in half, but only if you're adding Puerto Rico or D.C.

 

and there's your (add 1 republican and 1 democratic) idea from page 1. I've read/heard many times, that this is the only way any state will be added. one for you and one for me.

Divide Cali into 4 parts. Might as well.

Divide Cali into 4 parts. Might as well.

 

Since people saw the State of Jefferson episode of How the States Got Their Shapes, how about we say "f*** it!" and just make it the United Cities of America.