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Secessionist Movements in the U.S.

Ron Paul Thinks There Should Be More Secessionist Movements in the U.S. The former U.S. congressman and perennial presidential candidate tells National Journal that he’s “real pleased” with American secessionist groups. Secessionists across the world were inspired by Scotland’s energetic attempt at independence from the United Kingdom earlier this month. Ron Paul, as it turns out, joined them. In an essay on his eponymous institution’s website Sunday, the former U.S. congressman from Texas wrote that any supporters of freedom should cheer secessionism because it allows for smaller government—a constant mantra for the libertarian and perennial presidential candidate, who didn’t previously… View Article