California Secretary Of State Approves Petition For Signatures

Well, well, well—here we go again. It looks like California’s favorite fantasy, “CalExit,” is back in the spotlight. Because when Democrats don’t get their way, the logical next step is apparently secession. Sound familiar? That’s because this whole idea was already war-gamed back in 2020, when John Podesta and his pals played out doomsday scenarios if Trump won re-election. One of those scenarios? California, Oregon, and Washington throwing a tantrum big enough to try and break away from the United States.

Fast forward to today, and guess what? The votes were still being counted on Election Day when Marcus Ruiz Evans, the self-proclaimed mastermind behind CalExit, decided it was time to kick-start the process again. And what was his big motivation? Well, in his own words, Trump’s “face makes it real.” That’s right—this isn’t about policy, governance, or logic. It’s about the fact that certain Californians just can’t handle the reality that much of the country doesn’t share their political views.

Of course, the idea of California seceding is nothing new. It gained some traction back in 2016 when leftists couldn’t process the fact that Trump won fair and square. Now, with Trump back in office, they’re dusting off the old playbook, hoping that this time, the rest of America will finally say, “You know what? Go ahead.” And to be honest, there are probably quite a few Americans who would be happy to see them leave.

Now, let’s get to the practical side of things. Constitutional experts have already weighed in, and the verdict is crystal clear: this isn’t happening. The Supreme Court ruled in Texas v. White that unilateral secession is unconstitutional, meaning California can’t just up and leave because it’s feeling moody. The only way out? A constitutional amendment, which would require two-thirds of Congress and approval from 38 states. That’s about as likely as California enforcing its own immigration laws.

But that won’t stop them from wasting time and taxpayer dollars on this little pipe dream. California’s Secretary of State has given the green light for signature-gathering, which means proponents have until July 2025 to collect over half a million signatures to get the measure on the 2026 ballot. If they succeed, voters will get the chance to decide—again—whether they want to explore the idea of forming an independent nation. And if that passes? Well, congratulations, because all that does is create a commission to study secession. That’s right, folks. This whole thing isn’t even about seceding—it’s about putting together a 20-person committee to sit around and talk about whether secession is viable.

And, because this is California, the commission has to be diverse, meet certain nomination requirements, and include members with college degrees—because clearly, a degree in gender studies is going to be a key asset in determining the feasibility of leaving the Union.

Even if this fantasy commission somehow decided that secession was “feasible,” there’s no plan for how California would actually function as an independent country. Will they print their own currency? Form their own military? Negotiate international trade deals? The ballot measure doesn’t say. But hey, as long as they get to take down the American flag from government buildings, that’s a win, right?

Of course, the reality is that California relies heavily on federal funding for everything from disaster relief to infrastructure. But according to Ruiz Evans, the real issue here is that Republicans don’t see California as “really American.” Never mind the fact that Californians have spent years lecturing the rest of the country on how much better they are—suddenly, they’re the victims.

This is just another example of California grandstanding, wasting taxpayer money, and distracting from real issues. Their budget is a disaster, crime is out of control, homelessness is skyrocketing, and businesses are fleeing in droves. But instead of tackling any of that, they’d rather spend millions on a doomed-to-fail fantasy about leaving the United States.

Here’s a thought: if California really wants to prove it can be independent, maybe it should start by running its own state properly first. Then, and only then, can we talk about whether they’re equipped to run an entire country. Until that happens, CalExit is nothing more than a political temper tantrum dressed up as a ballot initiative. And frankly, the rest of America has more important things to worry about.

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