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I wonder, sometimes: if the south seceded now, would the United States fight to keep it?

To answer the question rationally (which is not how it would be answered) you’d need to know what economic power certain states contribute to the US, as opposed to what they draw down. I have no expertise in this, but I’ll bet it doesn’t look like it did in 1861.

But for the record, Texas – as contemptible as its politics might be – is still the 2nd highest GSP, and has more farmland, cattle, oil and tech than you might want it to.

So let’s keep Texas. The problem might just be the Texans.

Even there, keep in mind that Texas was a Democratic stronghold until very recent history. And since it’s one of a few (welcome) “Majority Minority” states – and we know how they play out politically – I don’t think anyone has to hate on Texas. They just have to wait.