| Cities in New York Seek Secession Over Fracking Ban By Michael Reagan Rand Paul is learning a political career that got a leg up due to your father's name recognition is a double-edged sword. Ron Paul was the first famous politician in the line, and his son, Rand, has built on that legacy as he moved up the political ladder, first as a senator from Kentucky and now as a potential presidential candidate. Ron was also a presidential candidate, but not one taken as seriously as his son. Just as a bobblehead doesn't generate the same amount of respect as that accorded to a bust of Washington. Rand's problem is that although Ron's retired from elective politics, the bobblehead won't shut up. Editor's Notes: Special: Handpicked IRS Attorney Reveals How to Audit-Proof Your Income How to Prevent Killer Headaches and Stop Migraines In January, Ron made a speech where he came out in favor of secession, a topic everyone else thought was closed as a viable issue when Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox. "I would like to start off by talking about the subject and the subject is secession and nullification, the breaking up of government, and the good news is it's gonna happen. It's happening," Ron Paul said. I'm pretty sure Rand, if he becomes president, wants to preside over all 50 states (or 57 if Obama is counting) and not just a remnant left if his dad's prediction comes true. So you can see how Ron's predictions and government theories have the potential to be a significant distraction for his son. Besides, Ron is wrong. The only secession movement I've heard of is at the municipal level and it's towns trying to secede or defect to another state. I'm from California, and we are accustomed to businesses voting with their feet and leaving the state that wants all your gold for less confiscatory climates like Texas and Oklahoma. But even California hasn't experienced towns wanting to leave. WBNG reports that the Upstate New York Towns Association is asking if it's possible to secede or defect from New York and join Pennsylvania. "There are 15 towns interested in the secession, according to the Towns Association. These towns are in Broome, Delaware, Tioga and Sullivan counties. The association declined to name the towns without their permission and also declined to comment on specifics at this time. As of now, research is ongoing." This time the question isn't slavery — also answered at Appomattox — but economics. Environmental imperialism and big government taxes are smothering the area. Conklin Town Supervisor explained during an interview, "The Southern Tier is desolate. "We have no jobs and no income. The richest resource we have is in the ground." But New York, falling for green hysteria, has banned fracking in the state. That, combined with high property taxes and low sales tax revenue, is making the Keystone state look better and better. Changing allegiance for the cities is actually easier than a business pulling up roots. No layoffs, no plant rebuilding and no moving vans are required. Just redraw a map or two, learn a new state song, change the town's flag and you're finished. Even better, the chance of Albany resorting to force to keep the cities in line is low, although I wouldn't rule out a drone overflight. Michael Reagan is the son of former President Ronald Reagan and chairman of the League of American Voters. His blog appears on reaganreports.com More Links: Prayer Changes Your Brain in 4 Simple Ways ALERT: Buy These 4 Stocks Before 399% Stock Market Rally! | 
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