Texans, would you secede?

[lizzie]

Could somebody from the state of Texas explain to me the apparent obsession with the state flag? I have been in all but a small handful of states and I have never seen any state that uses their flag to the extent that Texas does. This is especially obvious on televised sporting events where at times it looks like that famous Nuremberg rally filmed for TRIUMPH OF THE WILL.

Frankly, and no offense intended, I'm not sure why you would care either way.

 

[haymarket]

Frankly, and no offense intended, I'm not sure why you would care either way.

Knowledge is an unquenchable thirst with me.

 

[lizzie]

Knowledge is an unquenchable thirst with me.

Hmm, maybe it's just me, but that wouldn't classify as knowledge in my mind. Just trivia.

 

[haymarket]

Hmm, maybe it's just me, but that wouldn't classify as knowledge in my mind. Just trivia.

Its all knowledge.... even trivia. However when one state is so culturally different than every other in the display of their flag, it does merit an honest answer.

 

[LowDown]

It's not just Texas. Petitions have been filed with the White House on behalf of 23 different states for secession.

But we fought a war on that question 150 or so years ago, and after that there would be no seceding. All the states agreed to that as condition of continued membership in the Union.

A petition has also been filed with the White House to strip anyone who signs these petitions and deport them from the country, which I'm pretty sure is not constitutional. You can't deport or exile a native born citizen. You can put them in prison for life, you can execute them, but you can't exile them.

I'm sure we'll be seeing more and more nonsense like this in our continued existence as a profoundly divided nation.

W.H. Petition Calls for Stripping Citizenship and Exile for Anyone Who Signs Petition to Secede | The Weekly Standard

 

[Wiggen]

As fun as this discussion is, Texans would likely have to vote on secession.
None of the liberals would vote for secession , and many of the conservatives would not ether.
It is clear that Obama is dividing the nation, but this to shell pass.
Our combined strengths are greater than the parts.
Four years may seem like a long time, but in the big picture it is just a blip.

Could Texas stand alone financially, of course, Texas currently sends more money to DC than it gets back.
Our share of the debt, exchange for the parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado, that were part of Texas.
Still a bad idea!

Damn it! You guys are starting to disappoint me. I was just getting excited about a country minus Texas and now you tell me it's not likely to happen.

 

[Wiggen]

Could somebody from the state of Texas explain to me the apparent obsession with the state flag? I have been in all but a small handful of states and I have never seen any state that uses their flag to the extent that Texas does. This is especially obvious on televised sporting events where at times it looks like that famous Nuremberg rally filmed for TRIUMPH OF THE WILL.

I think you've answered your own question.

 

[American]

no texas you cant leave. you are the 13th/14th largest economy in the world. we need you, and more specifically your refineries, to continue our quest towards energy independence.

So oil is suddenly a good thing. :roll:

 

[Wiggen]

Just like every stat it has its normal people and its loons, it shouldnt be punished for its loons

Even if they're the Governor?

 

[Politicaladdict]

If they did, I would be tempted to move there. I was thinking that if we could move the few blue states from the western end of the country over to the north eastern side. Then the rest of us could just secede together.

I live in Ca. I might move to Texas when my son is out of HS and in college....if Ca. continues down this path we will leave. We are shutting our business down in 2 weeks....if we start it up again it will not be here.

 

[lizzie]

Damn it! You guys are starting to disappoint me. I was just getting excited about a country minus Texas and now you tell me it's not likely to happen.

Poor Wiggen. I guess you're just going to have to keep your hate titre at maximum level.

 

[AGENT J]

Even if they're the Governor?

yes even if the governor is the loon, you dont punish the people for it.

 

[Surtr]

I know it'll probably never happen, but that same old talk is coming up again in Texas: Secession.

As a born and raised Texan, I've always felt that I was a Texan first and an American second. To be honest, as a veteran especially, Texas has always treated me far better than America ever did.

We're the 15th largest economy in the world, we have oil, we have a harbor, and we have a balanced budget. Many, many countries are doing far worse.

So the question is: Texans, would you support secession if it came up?

I know most liberals from other states would be glad to get rid of us as well. It's a win-win, right?

**** no.

 

[nota bene]

Could somebody from the state of Texas explain to me the apparent obsession with the state flag? I have been in all but a small handful of states and I have never seen any state that uses their flag to the extent that Texas does. This is especially obvious on televised sporting events where at times it looks like that famous Nuremberg rally filmed for TRIUMPH OF THE WILL.

Seriously? You're concerned about Texas flying its flag? Maybe you should wonder why other states (if what you say is true) don't.

Here's a read I'm sure you'll enjoy:

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A TEXAN by Bum Phillips

 

[melons]

I live in Ca. I might move to Texas when my son is out of HS and in college....if Ca. continues down this path we will leave. We are shutting our business down in 2 weeks....if we start it up again it will not be here.

My husband spent 20 years growing up in Ca. While he has fond memories of growing up, he says he would never move back. He likes living in the deep south. We don't live in TX now but I wouldn't be against it!

 

[Wiggen]

Poor Wiggen. I guess you're just going to have to keep your hate titre at maximum level.

I only want what's best for the people of Texas. They would clearly be much happier as their own country under the adminstration of President Perry. They could build a big wall on the border and machine-gun anybody who tries to cross. They could make everybody wear cowboy hats. They could make undesirables wear these little stars on their clothes. The possibilities are endless!

 

[Wiggen]

So oil is suddenly a good thing. :roll:

Just what is Texas gonna do with all that oil? Drink it?

 

[ChrisL]

I only want what's best for the people of Texas. They would clearly be much happier as their own country under the adminstration of President Perry. They could build a big wall on the border and machine-gun anybody who tries to cross. They could make everybody wear cowboy hats. They could make undesirables wear these little stars on their clothes. The possibilities are endless!

You do know that all different kinds of people live in Texas right? :roll: These posts are just getting more and more ridiculous, not to mention rude and ignorant.

 

[Wiggen]

You're right. A lot of different people do live in Texas. Unfortunately, the crazy people control the state. And will for the foreseeable future. When you combine that with the overwhelming arrogance of most Texans, it's scary.

 

[Peter Grimm]

It's a Texas thing, you wouldn't understand. Texas comes first.

Could somebody from the state of Texas explain to me the apparent obsession with the state flag? I have been in all but a small handful of states and I have never seen any state that uses their flag to the extent that Texas does. This is especially obvious on televised sporting events where at times it looks like that famous Nuremberg rally filmed for TRIUMPH OF THE WILL.

 

[Peter Grimm]

Texas tea.

So oil is suddenly a good thing. :roll:

 

[nota bene]

You're right. A lot of different people do live in Texas. Unfortunately, the crazy people control the state. And will for the foreseeable future. When you combine that with the overwhelming arrogance of most Texans, it's scary.

I think that you should take a trip to the Lone Star State and explain your theories to the locals. Find a bar and share your theories with the folks at the watering hole of your choice. I think you'd find the experience both intellectually and culturally enriching, Wiggen.

 

[nota bene]

Just what is Texas gonna do with all that oil? Drink it?

Sell it.

 

[Higgins86]

if Texas did leave the US would they still be allowed to play in the NFL? No cowboys would be enough to make texans stay!

 

[Wiggen]

I think that you should take a trip to the Lone Star State and explain your theories to the locals. Find a bar and share your theories with the folks at the watering hole of your choice. I think you'd find the experience both intellectually and culturally enriching, Wiggen.

No, I think they'd probably beat me up. Or kill me. Isn't that the normal way of dealing with people who express ideas they don't like? Let's face it, Texas isn't exactly an intellectual oasis.