I was thinking about how the idea of some form of secession of states is always discussed in some really silly right-wing fantasy contexts but has there been any discourse in leftist circles about this? Especially in terms of the completely broken political system.

Otherwise is this a completely stupid idea on its face? Either way I'm just interested to hear about people's thoughts.

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[–] Groggio@hexbear.net 19 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Post 2020 and the Covid19 epidemic the states couldn't decide on how to isolate, lock-down, and re-open. So they all split into "regional state medical associations" or something like that i don't remember exactly. This was not state secession or 'semi-autonomous region' recognition etc. But it was a clear and recent example how material situations can suddenly motivate or force a re-organization on national institutional scales. To spring-board off this we can theorize; if there was another "disagreement" between states on how to react to a new situation (medical or other) that they would make similar moves, such as re-organizing into state coalitions, or perhaps smaller break-away regions. Lead by whoever is sitting leadership at the time.

[–] REgon@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago

Just look at water rights. States are fighting each other (in the courtroom atm) over water already. Things will not improve.