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So if one state is entirely red or entirely blue, are they not considered part of the republic? Sorry, not following your line of thought.Here in the United States of America, we are witnessing the evolution of some of our states into 'red' or 'blue' communities. There is some indication, particularly in how 'reds' respond to 'blues' and, of course, vice versa, of a trend toward a state monoculture.
And so the question.
At what point can a specific state no longer be considered as a full member of the republic?
Or, as children ask on long drives, "Are we there yet?"
Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.
I don't understand your question.Here in the United States of America, we are witnessing the evolution of some of our states into 'red' or 'blue' communities. There is some indication, particularly in how 'reds' respond to 'blues' and, of course, vice versa, of a trend toward a state monoculture.
And so the question.
At what point can a specific state no longer be considered as a full member of the republic?
Or, as children ask on long drives, "Are we there yet?"
Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.
So if one state is entirely red or entirely blue, are they not considered part of the republic? Sorry, not following your line of thought.
In short, is the republic in danger of functional dissolution?
Thanks for clarification. Certainly, areas within a state can develop cultures red and blue but unless those permeate throughout the state to say alter their state constitutions and not recognize the Federal Gov't as legitimate then we have a problem. I don't believe that is likely and don't feel the republic is in danger of dissolution.Hi, Artymoon!
What I'm trying to say is that the US is, technically and functionally, a republic of states. It was conceived as such in the Constitution. For a republic to function, the several states must be willing to assist in that functionality. Can a state develop a culture which interferes with its duties to the republic? Are some of our states beginning to move toward that point?
In short, is the republic in danger of functional dissolution?
Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.
Outside of a constitutional amendment granting states the right to secede (not going to happen), never.At what point can a specific state no longer be considered as a full member of the republic?
Outside of a constitutional amendment granting states the right to secede (not going to happen), never.
Non response response.Hi, RaleBulgarian!
Thank you for taking time to post a response.
Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.
No state is completely blue or red.Here in the United States of America, we are witnessing the evolution of some of our states into 'red' or 'blue' communities. There is some indication, particularly in how 'reds' respond to 'blues' and, of course, vice versa, of a trend toward a state monoculture.
And so the question.
At what point can a specific state no longer be considered as a full member of the republic?
Or, as children ask on long drives, "Are we there yet?"
Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.
No state is completely blue or red.
Yes.Hi, BirdinHand!
As far as the people -- the voters -- within a given state, this is true. My concern was more with the people, the representatives, that a state sends to the Federal Congress. If those representatives are all from the same party, and if their votes are always in concert with their party, is that state fulfilling it's function as envisioned by the framers of the Constitution?
Regards, stay safe 'n well.
Yes.
If each district elects them - then they are representing the majority of voters from that district.
Do you question the foundation of what this country was built upon typically?
The "republic" will never be in danger of functional dissolution.Hi, Artymoon!
What I'm trying to say is that the US is, technically and functionally, a republic of states. It was conceived as such in the Constitution. For a republic to function, the several states must be willing to assist in that functionality. Can a state develop a culture which interferes with its duties to the republic? Are some of our states beginning to move toward that point?
In short, is the republic in danger of functional dissolution?
Regards, stay safe 'n well 'n remember the Big 5.
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