It's people upset about Obama that have no idea the complex structures of economics and society. They are venting their frustration through these petitions. And keep in mind that after 25,000 signatures, they aren't obligated to do anything, they can respond to it, but based on the past petitions that have garnered much more support that have received no formal recognition, these people are holding their breath for nothing.

As much as I would love to see a state try to "survive on its own" and see the masses of people flock back into the United States when they are worse off than people in Cuba, but sadly it won't ever happen.