Imagine waking up to find your state's borders redrawn—not through war or federal mandate, but through the revolutionary concept of consent by the governed. This scenario is not science fiction; it's unfolding in Oregon. Legal analysts are buzzing that the constitution backs this move, suggesting we might witness the redrawing of state borders, which could make the country a lot redder.
- Over 40 percent of Oregon counties have voted to secede and join Idaho.
- The movement is backed by constitutional pathways and historical precedents.
- Oregon lawmakers might find incentives to let these counties go.
Welcome to the Greater Idaho Movement. Unlike fleeting political movements, this one is gaining momentum with constitutional pathways to success. In Eastern Oregon, counties are voting to secede from Portland's Antifa influence, aiming to join the neighboring red state of Idaho. Thirteen counties have passed measures requiring local officials to initiate the secession process, although two counties face obstruction from clerks blocking signature gathering—a blatant abuse of democracy. The push for secession stems from political alienation. In the 2022 gubernatorial election, despite the map being predominantly red, the Democratic candidate won. The Republican candidate lost despite winning 80 percent of counties, highlighting the political disenfranchisement felt by over 80 percent of Oregon's regions.
Oregon's legislature, dominated by Democrats, can pass any legislation without Republican support. For a rancher in Baker County, far from Portland, this means having no voice in policies affecting his life. Patriots in Oregon are fighting back, recognizing that Eastern and Western Oregon are essentially different states with distinct values and visions. The Greater Idaho Movement, born in 2020 and led by Mike McCarter, seeks to redraw Idaho’s boundaries to include conservative Oregon counties.
Is this constitutional? Absolutely. Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution allows states to form from existing states with legislative and congressional consent. There are historical precedents: Kentucky’s separation from Virginia, Maine’s from Massachusetts, and West Virginia from Virginia. Idaho is already on board; in February 2023, its House of Representatives expressed readiness to discuss border relocation. But what about Oregon?
Surprisingly, Oregon legislators have introduced a bill arguing that letting these counties go might benefit the state. Eastern Oregon is an economic drain, and removing conservative counties could create a permanent progressive supermajority. However, Oregon's Democratic legislature let two critical bills die without hearings. House Bill 3488 and Senate Joint Memorial 7, which aimed to discuss border relocation, were effectively buried. This inaction was condemned by Greater Idaho Executive Director Matt McCaw as an affront to Eastern Oregon residents seeking democratic acknowledgment. Meanwhile, Governor Tina Kotek remains silent, ignoring Greater Idaho leaders this inaction was condemned.
This movement is part of a larger trend across the nation. In Illinois, 27 counties have passed pro-secessionist referendums, and some lawmakers propose separating Chicago from the rest of the state. Maryland counties are eying a union with West Virginia, and San Bernardino County in California is exploring secession from the state. Independence referendums tend to draw out voters in droves, often voting for separation. This sentiment is evident in Oregon and could spread to other states where rural populations clash with urban centers. These movements embody the Founding Fathers' vision of redrawing boundaries to reflect traditional rural values.
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The Greater Idaho Movement represents this founding ethos and the growing secessionist sentiment in America. The question isn't whether state borders should change but whether we still value consent, representation, and self-governance. If Eastern Oregon succeeds, it could signal the start of peaceful border adjustments in 21st-century America, promising a politically redder map.
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