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National Secessionist Forces

The National Secessionist Forces (NSF) was formed in 2031 as the Northwest Secessionist Forces. A year prior to the formation of the NSF, a major earthquake sunk most of Southern California into the ocean. With the United States government focusing on the disaster on the ex-West Coast, the needs of the other parts of the country went unmet. In 2031, Utah announced its intention to secede from the United States, declaring its independence and annexing what was left of Arizona and Nevada. Inspired by Utah's example, fringe groups in Texas declared independence as well. Shortly afterwards, various paramilitary groups in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming united with Utah and Texas to form the NSF. All of these attempts to secede failed, though martial law continues to exist in some portions of these states. The NSF went underground.

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Alaskan Independence Party seeks vote of secession

 

The Alaskan Independence Party was formed to promote Alaska’s secession from the union, which they claim should have been an option in 1958. Founder Joe Vogler said “I’m an Alaskan, not an American. I’ve got no use for America or her damned institutions.” Despite hating American institutions it’s affiliated with the Constitution Party and members included Sarah Palin’s husband Todd. Palin addressed the group via video message.

In 2006, Alaskan Independence Party members collect the 100 signatures needed to place the issue on the ballot, but were barred by the courts on grounds secession was unconstitutional. Wait, only 100 signatures are needed to put something on the ballot? Hell, let’s vote that all ducks must wear pants in Alaska.