Rural Counties in Illinois Want To Secede From the Democrat-Run State; Lawmakers in Indiana Say ‘We’d Like To Invite You’

Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with the initial stages of a bill that would absorb several counties in Illinois where voters no longer feel represented by their state government.

On Monday, a committee in the Indiana House voted 11-1 to approve Indiana House Bill 1008, which would create a five-member commission to explore the idea of adjusting the state’s border with Illinois to incorporate several counties that have voted to secede from the Prairie State in recent years.

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1490wayb · 56-60, M

a very expensive proposition...hope it works out...i feel their pain here in rural virginia

graphite · 61-69, M

Same thing is going on eastern Oregon. Wouldn't be surprised if eastern California, northern New York, and west and northwest New Jersey are next.

https://nypost.com/2025/02/17/us-news/eastern-oregon-residents-trying-to-secede-expanding-idahos-border/

Excerpt: Over the past several years, the Greater Idaho movement has tried to create the conditions needed for about 13 counties to join the conservative Gem State next door.

ElwoodBlues · M

Too bad all the productivity is in the blue areas. But maybe they'll all enjoy being poor together!

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ElwoodBlues · M

@SatanBurger Yep, 70% of the productivity of our great nation is in suburban and urban blue areas. But this kind of numerical info seems to be too complex for the cult to understand.

To paraphrase St Ronald of Reagan:

The trouble with our conservative friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@ElwoodBlues Figures don't lie, but liars figure

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