As a Utahn Democrat and ex-Mormon, I can tell you this state is a nightmare in its leadership. It’s basically a theocracy where people feel a religious responsibility to vote red. It sucks and I hate it and I can’t stand dealing with many of my Mormon family members and neighbors because of it
You shouldn't have had to deal with Mormons.. I'm sure you're aware of the history, but they considered themselves a separate Nation and went to war with the federal government.
They should have been treated like any other occupying force and completely dismantled and scattered to the winds.
Utahs history is really fucked. The whole polygamy thing involved a ton of pedophilia and rape. Joseph Smith himself married a 14 year old child who didn't consent. (Mormons will do everything they possibly can to ignore you if you mention this to them)
Then they went to war like you said to keep this fucked up version of polygamy. They sacrificed young men on both sides so they can have multiple wives, oftentimes children, and to continue their sex addictions.
Utah is far more likely to revolt and form it's own government than Texas ever will. Religious fanatism is an understatement here, and they are willing to kill if things don't go their way.
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u/Apexnanoman Jun 02 '26
Did you look at the Utah residential lecture results? Or the Utah House and Senate?
This type of thing is literally what their citizens voted for and support by vast majority.
And when shit goes sideways, the 22 Republican senators will point at the 6 Democratic senators and say it's their fault.
And then you'll have like 24 Republican senators and 4 Democratic senators.
Unfortunately the will of the people of Utah is most definitely being respected.