You seem to be starting from the assumption that I'm a patriot. I'm not. I'm an Iowan. Washington DC to me is just a distant imperial capitol, and the constitution is a flawed document that needs to be replaced.
The Chinese would do what I want, which is persecute certain sorts of people they don't like. I happen to dislike the same sorts of people.
Secede, tear the country in half in sectarian violence, and watch as their interest in this continent dries up.
That wouldn't kill their interest. They'd be waiting like a vulture to pick the body clean.
And?
You seem to be starting from the assumption that I'm a patriot. I'm not. I'm an Iowan. Washington DC to me is just a distant imperial capitol, and the constitution is a flawed document that needs to be replaced.
The Chinese would do what I want, which is persecute certain sorts of people they don't like. I happen to dislike the same sorts of people.