Some New York Democratic lawmakers, led by State Senator Liz Krueger, are seriously considering seceding from the United States and becoming a province of Canada in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Krueger’s suggestion—an apparent attempt to oppose Trump’s proposed deportation plans—includes the idea that New York’s secession could help alleviate Canada’s supposed burden of enforcing illegal border crossings. “It’s not unreasonable to think outside of the box,” Krueger said, though many might argue this particular box has fallen off its rocking chair.
Adding to the spectacle, Krueger floated the idea of withholding federal taxes as a retaliatory measure against Trump’s threat to cut federal funding for states that resist his immigration policies. While her proposal might appeal to a fringe segment of political theater enthusiasts, it has raised eyebrows for its lack of practicality and legal grounding.
Critics have lambasted the notion as a desperate publicity stunt rather than a serious policy idea. “Becoming part of Canada to avoid enforcing federal laws? It’s hard to take such an idea seriously,” said one political analyst. “This isn’t leadership; it’s grandstanding.”
The proposal underscores the increasing tension between New York’s Democratic lawmakers and the incoming administration, but the suggestion of joining Canada is sure to draw widespread ridicule. Beyond the logistical and constitutional impossibilities of such a move, critics argue it does little to address the underlying issues of immigration reform or federal-state relations.
While Krueger’s plan has generated headlines, it seems unlikely to gain traction anywhere beyond the imaginations of those promoting it. For now, it stands as yet another example of political posturing in an increasingly polarized national debate.
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I think she should join Putin’s government in Moscow or maybe Hugo Chavez! Maybe Kim ill Junk’s in North Korea? Maybe Castro’s Cuba. She sounds like she’ll fit right in. If she wants to stay here, Al Sharpton would welcome her with open hands.
It’s diagnostic of her illness that she is oblivious to the fact that the vast majority of the citizens of the State of New York hate the open border policy and overwhelmingly voted for Trump. The world is bigger than her echo chamber on the east side of Manhattan.
Its obviously a publicity stunt. Its not legally possible for a state to secede. Full stop.
Get this dumbo off my payroll. Get her into a psychiatric ward.
Yes, WE the dumb stupid gullible taxpayers, pay her salary!
First of all, the secession issue was settled at Appomattox in 1865. Second, yes she is a whacko, but not any less than Marj and Cruz who have voiced the same thing.
I think Liz Krueger is suggesting civil war.
Wow rt stopped crying and said something that makes some sense
No, it’s actually a terrific idea. NY, NJ, MA, CA, WA, OR, in other words all dark blue states, should exit stage left. Leave America for those of us who love it.
This shouldn’t even be news. I don’t care what stupid people say.
And yes, of course she works for the government, why would someone smart work for the government? There are better opportunities.
Thinking about it. On the surface it would be tempting to get rid of blue state. However, not fair to the 3.5million or 44% in NYS who voted for Trump. NY is purple and getting redder.
What if Trudedope looses and conservatives take over?
If State Senator Liz Krueger hates Donald Trump so much,
then she should leave the USA and move to a foreign country.
Please no!! Then Canada will turn into a slum like NY
the snowflakes are dancing again; they’re really having trouble processing the rejection they got nov 5.
as if “joining canada” was automatic, like getting a gold star for just showing up. why should canada agree to take new york?
who spiked the punch, or was it the brownies this time?