Things (Begin to) Fall Apart

Instapundit links Althouse's discussion of this Zogby poll, which finds that 20% of Americans believe that a state has the right to secede from the country. About twice that among Hispanics and blacks.

Zobgy's headline does not mention the last poll, which is the real kicker:

I believe the United States' system is broken and cannot be fixed by traditional two-party politics and elections:
Agree 44%
Disagree 53%
Not Sure 3%

This is a natural consequence of identity politics and the elites' dysfunction.

Authoritarian rule crosses my mind from time to time, but I've hesitated to mention it.