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Okay, I've made comments in past threads and I remember that I'd well make a thread on this. I'm reminded to now. Say, how in the year 2011 could ethnic or racial tensions in the United States be inflamed to the point of ethnic cleansing and ethnostates being formed from the corpse of the United States? I provide examples here:

Ethnic/racial, regional, and religious differences. For examples, see the rise of "white victimhood" type white nationalism in white america (Patrick Buchanan as an example). Certain regions are also becoming more 'black' - as shown in the return journey of black americans to the 'black belt' of the USA and black development of those regions (see Atlanta and Washington D.C. metro as examples). White flight from those regions also solidifies the territorial control. And of course, the Mormons still have been partitioned given the Republic of Deseret plan did not work exactly well, mormon regions outside Utah would want to rejoin Utah. Then there is aspects of ethnic cleansing in Los Angeles between black and hispanic gangs, or arguably death squads/militias now. And there are the ressurectionists of Texas and the Confederate states, and there is still a limited New England or now 'Northern Seaboard' mentality. Also, high speed rail linking Midwestern US cities will bring them closer and bring a sort of midwestern nationalism. Even now Southern Illinois still had sentiments to want to be its' own state, and there is a sentiment for places like the State of Jefferson & Franklin.

Now place this over a post-oil world, or a world dealing with Peak Oil or whatever (Yugoslav wars broke out during an economic recession), making large states harder to maintain - especially after nearly a century of cheap oil making interconnectedness easier. And add in the central government being perceived as ignoring black or white issues and grievances, or arguably suppressing nationalism by "polkitical correctness" and "false dialogues on race in america". Then add in Yugoslav perceived victimhood by both sides (Yugoslav peoples have plenty of recent examples, just open their history texts or talk to their parents and grandparents - something that works equally well in the USA). Funny as like the US, there were more people identifying as 'Yugoslav' even while the country was collapsing due to intermarriage between ethnic groups etc. The competing nationalisms, long suppressed as well as dormant hatreds reappeared.

In the case of ethnic and racial tensions they might be considered to be increasing, between the European and African descended populations In the USA. The increasing Mestizo population, especially in the southwest regions also adds another angle to this – as shown in ethnic cleansing of neighborhoods by Mestizo and Black gangs in Los Angeles – reminiscent of death squads in other countries. Agitation between the 'Anglos' and 'Hispanos' in the border regions is also a problem, with smugglers and criminal cartels' influence spreading north. The collapsing economy and the current economic depression has brought people out of work, making them more willing to get involved in these activities, from secessionist movements to ethnic cleansing. The dispossession of the middle classes and the crash in standard-of-living will also contribute to this chaos. Add onto this the problems of Peak Oil and the US infrastructure's strong reliance on cheap oil (see how ~50% of people in the USA live in suburbs as opposed to cities or towns) will guarantee destabilization.


In the case of blacks and whites in the United States, both sides have issues working with each other. The blacks demand quotas in economy, employment and subsidizing black businesses and regions to make up for the past, or at least to maintain an equal employment to the white majority. Some advocate reparations as well. Self-segregation in business and education continues to exist via groups and organizations. The Whites demand that the blacks abandon their culture and dialect, surrender and assimilate to [white] American culture. The whites demand that black America thank them for “no people anywhere has done more to lift up blacks than white Americans” - according to Patrick Buchanan. They demand that black America display its' gratitude and “deal with its' problems rather than blame whitey”.
Now, let's put in economic depressions and nationalist politicians going and talking about past injustices and atrocities, and creating founding 'national myths' and let the fireworks begin! What do you see happening?

thank you HeavyWeaponsGuy here and here for reminding me to do this thread.
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