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I figure Joesph Smith Jr. can be more successful in his political aspirations if A), Desseret becomes an independent state with him as its leader or B) he is successful in his bid for the Presidency. The former would probably be more likely and plausible than the latter but what POD's could lead to such things happening? And how would he rule as leader of either just Desseret or the entire U.S.? What would a Mormon theocracy look like? It could turn out to be pretty free or a harsh totalitarian state. He would probably impose his idea of "Theodemocracy" and polygamy would be legal maybe but what else?