It’s unfortunate that the world has run out of places to colonize. If the progressives hold onto power in 2010 and 2012, there will be no place for moderates and conservatives to go. The question of secession and/or vigorous resistance might then become interesting to more than just a few neo-Confederates. If that question should begin to receive a lot of positive attention, benevolence may recommend that Americans, left and right, agree to an amicable devolution.