Residents of eastern Oregon are fed up with the socialist policies of the state government and are seeking to join Idaho through the Greater Idaho movement. The resolution to move the boundary line between the two states is making its way through the Idaho Legislature, causing outrage among Democrats.
Greater Idaho Movement Gathers Steam
The Greater Idaho movement is gaining support among conservatives in eastern Oregon who are frustrated with the liberal policies of the state government. The resolution to move the boundary line has already passed the Idaho House of Representatives and is now being debated in the state Senate, which is dominated by Republicans.
Democrats Opposed to Secession
Idaho Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow, a Democrat, has spoken out against the resolution, calling it “bad for the country.” Despite opposition from Democrats, the possibility of the resolution passing the Idaho Senate and becoming a reality has conservatives hopeful.
The Benefits of Secession
The advantages of the Greater Idaho movement for Idaho include gaining citizens with conservative values, a new congressional seat, moving the “legal” hard drugs away from the population center, relieving pressure on the housing market, and bringing more businesses, jobs, and innovators into the state.
The Significance of Secession
The Greater Idaho movement is a significant rebuff to the left’s claim to represent the will of the people and their concern for workers. If eastern Oregon succeeds in joining Idaho, it could inspire similar movements across the country and lead to a major shift in the political divisions of the country. The movement also underscores the historical fact that the left can only maintain their rule by force. Those who have lived under socialist rule understand the dangers and are seeking to escape it.