Can this country get a divorce?

[Anonymous]

So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

[Anonymous]

As much as I hate the conservative agenda, I think the contrasts and conflicts in pOlitics keep both sides sharp and in check. I think it's a healthy tension.

[Anonymous]

Well, I"m not for it. But I can learn to say aboot. I doubt the south could pay its bills, starting with the military which it would not cut and ending with the health care which it would not fix.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

OMG could you be any more touchy??? So the idea that the northern states should move to become part of Canada is just a sensible and inoffensive notion.

If only you showed the same level of sensitivity for minorities, immigrants and women that you expect in political humor, you might have a functioning party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

OMG could you be any more touchy??? So the idea that the northern states should move to become part of Canada is just a sensible and inoffensive notion.

If only you showed the same level of sensitivity for minorities, immigrants and women that you expect in political humor, you might have a functioning party.

I made no mention of my party affiliation. FWIW, I've worked hard for many years in the field of education working with special needs children and have donated many volunteer hours to tutor kids from a variety of backgrounds. The designation you used is offensive, and I'm betting you wouldn't describe those from other cultures as "touchy" if they complained when that kind of comment was directed towards them. As I said, your viewpoints are no better than those of any other prejudiced person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

You are correct. I have disdain for an entire region. I'm not hiding it. And I am better than you. Start your own country with your backwards ideas. That's all I am saying. Go ahead, secede. We'll let you this time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

You are correct. I have disdain for an entire region. I'm not hiding it. And I am better than you. Start your own country with your backwards ideas. That's all I am saying. Go ahead, secede. We'll let you this time.

Oh, okay. Also, just because someone calls your hand on your own prejudice does not mean they have backward ideas, wish to secede from the USA, or desire to start another country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

You are correct. I have disdain for an entire region. I'm not hiding it. And I am better than you. Start your own country with your backwards ideas. That's all I am saying. Go ahead, secede. We'll let you this time.

Oh, okay. Also, just because someone calls your hand on your own prejudice does not mean they have backward ideas, wish to secede from the USA, or desire to start another country.

No one called my hand. I am very open about my hostility. I don't know what country you think you live in, but the ideas expressed in "Jesusland" are inconsistent with the principles of the Framers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

You are correct. I have disdain for an entire region. I'm not hiding it. And I am better than you. Start your own country with your backwards ideas. That's all I am saying. Go ahead, secede. We'll let you this time.

Oh, okay. Also, just because someone calls your hand on your own prejudice does not mean they have backward ideas, wish to secede from the USA, or desire to start another country.

No one called my hand. I am very open about my hostility. I don't know what country you think you live in, but the ideas expressed in "Jesusland" are inconsistent with the principles of the Framers.

You're still not referring to yourself as a prejudiced person, but you are. There are large numbers of ignorant, prejudiced folks in the world who like to view themselves as you do--expressing hostility towards entire groups of people and entire regions with self-appointed justification. It's often the basis for unnecessary wars and emotional pain.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

You are correct. I have disdain for an entire region. I'm not hiding it. And I am better than you. Start your own country with your backwards ideas. That's all I am saying. Go ahead, secede. We'll let you this time.

Oh, okay. Also, just because someone calls your hand on your own prejudice does not mean they have backward ideas, wish to secede from the USA, or desire to start another country.

No one called my hand. I am very open about my hostility. I don't know what country you think you live in, but the ideas expressed in "Jesusland" are inconsistent with the principles of the Framers.

You're still not referring to yourself as a prejudiced person, but you are. There are large numbers of ignorant, prejudiced folks in the world who like to view themselves as you do--expressing hostility towards entire groups of people and entire regions with self-appointed justification. It's often the basis for unnecessary wars and emotional pain.

You're using the word "prejudice" wrong. One can only be "prejudice" if one forms an unfavorable opinion without any knowledge, thought, or reason about said group. I have plenty of knowledge about this group, having lived in that group for 20-odd years. I've given this a fair amount of thought, and my objections to their views are perfectly reasonable.

I realize you're trying to align yourself with people who've actually been the subject of prejudice. But, your effort is weak and we can see right through it.

Try brushing up on your vocabulary and getting back to us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

OMG could you be any more touchy??? So the idea that the northern states should move to become part of Canada is just a sensible and inoffensive notion.

If only you showed the same level of sensitivity for minorities, immigrants and women that you expect in political humor, you might have a functioning party.

I made no mention of my party affiliation. FWIW, I've worked hard for many years in the field of education working with special needs children and have donated many volunteer hours to tutor kids from a variety of backgrounds. The designation you used is offensive, and I'm betting you wouldn't describe those from other cultures as "touchy" if they complained when that kind of comment was directed towards them. As I said, your viewpoints are no better than those of any other prejudiced person.

A. I was not the OP.
B. The OP did not invent the designation or defend the specific labeling. He/she was commenting on the apparent intractibility of regional differences.
C. I am a Christian. Born and raised, baptized and confirmed and with a lifetime of religious school, former altar boy. Jesusland/United States of Canada is satire. JesusLand/US of Canada was an internet meme created by a guy on a site called YakYak to explain how Bush beat Kerry in 2004. It is humor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

OMG could you be any more touchy??? So the idea that the northern states should move to become part of Canada is just a sensible and inoffensive notion.

If only you showed the same level of sensitivity for minorities, immigrants and women that you expect in political humor, you might have a functioning party.

I made no mention of my party affiliation. FWIW, I've worked hard for many years in the field of education working with special needs children and have donated many volunteer hours to tutor kids from a variety of backgrounds. The designation you used is offensive, and I'm betting you wouldn't describe those from other cultures as "touchy" if they complained when that kind of comment was directed towards them. As I said, your viewpoints are no better than those of any other prejudiced person.

A. I was not the OP.
B. The OP did not invent the designation or defend the specific labeling. He/she was commenting on the apparent intractibility of regional differences.
C. I am a Christian. Born and raised, baptized and confirmed and with a lifetime of religious school, former altar boy. Jesusland/United States of Canada is satire. JesusLand/US of Canada was an internet meme created by a guy on a site called YakYak to explain how Bush beat Kerry in 2004. It is humor.

Nothing in the OP's original comments would suggest the initial post was intended as humor.

[Anonymous]

I live in jesusland...it's in my heart. No better place to be.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with.

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.

You are correct. I have disdain for an entire region. I'm not hiding it. And I am better than you. Start your own country with your backwards ideas. That's all I am saying. Go ahead, secede. We'll let you this time.

Oh, okay. Also, just because someone calls your hand on your own prejudice does not mean they have backward ideas, wish to secede from the USA, or desire to start another country.

No one called my hand. I am very open about my hostility. I don't know what country you think you live in, but the ideas expressed in "Jesusland" are inconsistent with the principles of the Framers.

You're still not referring to yourself as a prejudiced person, but you are. There are large numbers of ignorant, prejudiced folks in the world who like to view themselves as you do--expressing hostility towards entire groups of people and entire regions with self-appointed justification. It's often the basis for unnecessary wars and emotional pain.

You're using the word "prejudice" wrong. One can only be "prejudice" if one forms an unfavorable opinion without any knowledge, thought, or reason about said group. I have plenty of knowledge about this group, having lived in that group for 20-odd years. I've given this a fair amount of thought, and my objections to their views are perfectly reasonable.

I realize you're trying to align yourself with people who've actually been the subject of prejudice. But, your effort is weak and we can see right through it.

Try brushing up on your vocabulary and getting back to us.

You are incorrect. There is more than one definition of the word, and one CAN be prejudiced towards another group after living with them for years. Do you think the individuals living in the southern part of Texas who formed their prejudiced views towards Mexican immigrants don't have any knowledge (even if incorrect) and experiences re the latter? The term includes unreasonable and/or hostile feelings, opinions, or attitudes towards racial, religious, and national groups.