Should Cincinnati Secede from Ohio?

[Clevelander17]

I haven't spent more than a weekend (or two) in Cincinnati, but I think it's a nice city. It's the "yin" to Cleveland's "yang." I wish Cincinnatians were less provincial, and would show more interest in being a part of the state, but regardless I for one like having the city in Ohio.

[Cincy-Rise]

Originally Posted by Clevelander17

I for one like having the city in Ohio.

Well, thank you. We appreciate that!

[JoeP]

There aren't any jobs left in Cleveland thanks to their blue collar values.

That's funny. It's a lie. It demonstrates a complete lack of basic information.

But it's funny.

[WeSoHood]

The premise of this thread is hilarious. I've said, generally speaking of course - that most Cinci people I've met are pretty disrespectful about the rest of the state... almost to the point where the ego-centrism is far from just 'loyalty'.

[TheCLE]

Originally Posted by Warpath

I personally would love for Cincinnati to secede from not only Ohio, but the US, period. And I have to vehemently disagree with streetcreed.
Most of Ohio, save for the urban areas of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron, Youngstown, Toledo, and Canton (plus, Athens County) traditionally vote with conservative values. It played out in the 2008 election. So, there is far less progressive "areas" than you might suggest. The vast majority of Ohio share the conservative values of Greater Cincinnatians.
Blue due to their blue collar values? What blue collar values? There aren't any jobs left in Cleveland thanks to their blue collar values. Cincinnati still has P & G, and GE Aviation here. There are plenty of highly trained individuals working here, ready for liberal government to get out of their way. Those two companies alone make up 40% of the the top 5 recognizable companies in the world.
I've lived in Columbus, and graduated from Kent State. I learned a lot there, but of note I learned to detest liberal policy. Personally, I'd be fine with an open season on "progressives", but I'd relish the chance to see everyone live in a truly liberal state. Who would pay the bills for the government if all the conservatives left and started their own state. Answer, no one! There would be too much crime to handle, 50% of the people wouldn't work, therefore becoming tax consumers not producers. Eventually infrastructure would fall apart. We know that urban school districts DO NOT produce well-prepared adults. Geez, if you look at it that way, you know it would fail!
Eric, The truth.

My question to you is, why did you go to Kent State? You must not have done your homework in picking college, or did you think you could lead a one-man crusade for conservatism?

From this post, I find it hilarious that you decided to attend a "liberal arts" college, and the most liberal public university in Ohio, to be educated.

[pittsteelerfan]

I think Cincinnati should "secede" from the Bengals, but not from Ohio!

[Daytonnatian]

Originally Posted by pittsteelerfan

I think Cincinnati should "secede" from the Bengals, but not from Ohio!

Agreed. We deserve better than them (and I am a huge Pittsburgh fan, as well).