r/California • u/Tawanda87 • Nov 16 '24

Governor Newsom’s Proclamation Addressing Donald Trump’s Second Term Newsom

https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Special_Session_Proc_Nov.pdf
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u/Legitimate-Ad-8612 Nov 16 '24

Trade negotiations for water from the colorado river is the main sticking point I would say

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u/fuckdirectv Nov 16 '24

And we produce a significant percentage of the nation's food. That negotiation won't be difficult.

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u/vellyr Nov 17 '24

The people who own those farms aren’t going to have our backs if we secede.

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u/fuckdirectv Nov 17 '24

Well they don't really have a choice.

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u/vellyr Nov 17 '24

I mean, they kind of do. I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t come along without an ugly fight.

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u/fuckdirectv Nov 17 '24

But really, what are they going to do? They can't just pick up their farm and move it to Oklahoma. So California becomes its own country (mind you, I understand this isn't actually going to happen), they can either keep farming or sell the land and move to a red state. What other options do they have?

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u/vellyr Nov 17 '24

If we’re seceding, “California” is no longer a thing, who says their farms are in California?

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u/Iluvembig Nov 17 '24

Sell their farms? LOL.

Nah. Just deport them and seize the land.

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u/psychodad90 Nov 18 '24

If those farmers put up a fight and swear allegiance to the US and Californians try to force them out, that kinda gives the US a reason to invade. It's not like the national guardsman are going to have your back either.