Seriously, I do not think any state will secede. The only states it would make any sense for would be those that give the federal government more dollars than they get in return. After considering that, you have to look at the economic impact aside from taxes and federal dollars - what about trade, jobs, transportation in/out of the state (goods/services/importing/exporting)? What about medical/dental/life/homeowner insurance? What about the national guard? The list goes on and on...


>>What is Block Quebecois? Are they the separatists?
>>
>>IN the U.S., New Hampshire is the only state in the union which was given authority to secede from the union as a condition to entering the union originally. Some states have amendments which allow them to secede under certain conditions. Arizona can secede if the Federal government tries to disarm its people by gun confiscation (a good reason why guns will NEVER be confiscated forcefully in Arizona no matter the gun control enthusiasts ideas) or declares martial law without the states consent. (CHR-2034) Louisiana can secede if the federal government steps outside the constitution and does not have to obey its regulations. Alabama is considering an amendment which would allow it to secede if the U.S. moves toward a universal government under the United Nations. My understanding of constitutional law is that any state can secede if the U.S. steps outside of the 10th amendment.
>
>For all practical purposes though, if say, Alabama decided to secede and simply did, do you think the Feds would declare another civil war? What would be their real options. Up here, if Quebec were to decide to secede, I doubt anybody could do anything about it. Steven Harper has simply taken the line that he would ignore the situation and refuse to negotiate with Quebec. I take that to mean that Quebec would be on their own. As far as I can figure out, right now, only Alberta really has the wherewithall to make a go of it on its own. The various parts of the country need each other, and if Quebecers were to think they could go it alone, I believe they would find out pretty quickly that this is a misconception.
>
>This is the other reason why I disagree with the Conservative philosophy. I believe in a strong central government. They believe in as much decentralisation as they can get away with. For my money that just means Balkanisation.