Will California become the First Independent stare / Nation from the USA ?

Seems reasonable! Then New York. I wonder if by region is more likely? Do you think by coast or just region (new england, southwest, etc.)?

I've always thought it would be Texas.

I hope new york texas and alaska do it too.

No they make too much money for the nation. There would be war and I can't see that happening in reality.

No. It needs to be exposed first, before back to normal.

They wouldnt thrive. Their water would be cut off