Oregon’s motto, Alis volat propriis, was adopted in 1987 by the Oregon State Legislature and translates to “She flies with her own wings.” This motto was prophetic since thirteen of the thirty-six counties, or 36 percent, now want to secede and fly away to Idaho.

Supporters of Measure 7-86, also called the "Greater Idaho Measure," claim that the decision to secede is driven by Oregon's progressive policies and high crime rates.