@Rogue Runner that brought a smile to my face because it was funny because it was so true. As for the civil war, perhaps, I'd prefer if we just all separated or formed like minded liaisons or just scaled down the power and expense of the federal government.

Colorado's move isn't serious, since it is a decision made by a court and not the state's legislature. As it stands, I think that the uniparty despite their protests, are all, privately in favor of the spirit of the court's decision.  Also, the republican establishment in Colorado, are considering changing their primary system into a caucus, which would render the court's decision mute. However, either way this turns out, we should all be vigilantly alert and be prepared for all contingencies.  Oh, those embers you mentioned, they're a raging controlled blast, right about now.