Secede from republic

Sun., Nov. 25, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

Eastern Washington, welcome to the corrupt “Peoples Republic of King County.” This Republic has the right to pass any law it deems necessary to thwart the will of Eastern Washington.

This Republic will allow the dead, illegal aliens and its citizens to vote as many times as they see fit to pass all tax increases, and elects the governor of “their” choice.

This Republic will wait until all others have turned in their totals for the election and then decide how many votes are needed to pass the measure the way they want it.

This Republic will next pass a 20 percent income tax on the whole state, wait and see.

When the school districts didn’t get their way, they got the loyal Republic lawmakers to pass legislation to accommodate their wants. Forget the will of the vast majority of Eastern Washington.

The time has come for the state of Columbia to be established. Let’s join with northern Idaho and leave the Californicated West Side.

Donald E. Collings

Spokane

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