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[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 69 points 14 hours ago (6 children)

We pay more in taxes than the welfare states, have less representation... Seems like there was something in US History about taxation without representation.

[–] bitwaba@lemmy.world 10 points 9 hours ago (4 children)
[–] LemmyFeed@lemmy.world 11 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (2 children)

Honestly of all the states, California probably has the best chance at seceding successfully.

[–] Saryn@lemmy.world 9 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

At this point I wouldn't be surprised if California's GDP has surpassed that of the UK, which would make it the fifth largest economy in the world if it were to secede.

[–] Chekhovs_Gun@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago

A quick Google search says you are correct

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