Ep 7. Portland Secedes

In Portlandia season 7 episode 7 titled "Portland Secedes", the residents of Portland decide to secede from the United States. The episode begins with Fred and Carrie watching the election results on the television. They are both upset with the outcome and start discussing ways they can prevent the new president from taking office.

As they walk around the city, they notice that many of their fellow Portlanders are equally upset and fearful about the future. They decide to take action and start a movement to secede from the United States. They create a flag, which they proudly wave as they march through the streets.

The movement gains momentum and they hold a meeting to discuss the logistics of seceding. They quickly realize that they have no idea how to form a new government or fund their new country. They approach the mayor of Portland for help, but he is hesitant to get involved in their plan.

Meanwhile, two government agents arrive in Portland to investigate the secession movement. They interview Fred and Carrie and try to convince them that seceding would not be in the best interest of the city or the country as a whole. They also warn them that their actions could have serious consequences.

Despite the warnings, the secession movement continues to grow and they decide to hold a vote to determine if they should officially secede. The episode ends with the results of the vote being announced and the future of Portland hanging in the balance.

Overall, "Portland Secedes" is a humorous commentary on the current state of politics in America. It pokes fun at both sides of the political spectrum and highlights the absurdity of seceding from the United States. The episode also showcases the unique and quirky culture of Portland and its residents.