Governor of the Republic of Texas

[TexGun]

And TAB:
     "Texas can survive without the United States, but the United States can not survive without Texas!" - Sam Houston
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Unlike California, who can't survive without the United States...

Although the tollway gets me quickly down close to my step children in Elgin and down further to the in-laws in Buda, it is rather ashame to know that the tolway will only expedite the development of all of those great ranch properties.

[TAB]

actually CA produces most of the non grain ag products in the US. not to mention we have several other major industrys, manufactoring, shiping...  TX only has some oil, of which most of it is imported these days, so tx would be screwed with out the US. 

[tombogan03884]

Like it or not, every goverment agency gets money from the fed( schools for example get about 25%, some LEA get 50%.)    If I was the POTUS, after he made that comment, all federal funding gets shut off.  

Giving TX basicly two choices, get rid of the guy that said it, or go ahead and leave.    

I really don't think TX could stand with out the help of the rest of the US.


If you can't tell I see what was said as a kid holding thier breath to get what they want... Don't make threats, you never plan on going thru with.  sooner or later some one is going to call your bluff.

Yes, but then most times you join a political thread the rest of us think your a bone head, so why should this one be any different ?
By the way, Ever notice that with the exception of the Civil war, which the Founders set us up for by not addressing slavery in 1783, America went along nicely until  Ca. joined the union, ever since then one batch of socialist whiners after another has found some thing to piss and moan about. One of those things that makes you say HMMM

[twyacht]

As domain would cover the untapped regions in the gulf of mexico, and solar, wind, and nuclear options abound, there is merit for energy.

Agricultural endeavors would have to be ramped up, and as the remaining 49 states are greedy,..."Free Trade Zones" could be established in border towns to deal with the demand. National Guard troops would be rotated for an able bodied militia, that would protect the border,...

There is a solution,.....there is a way,.....All opposition wanting to leave, would be paid fair market value for their holdings and given a "stately wave" Good bye.... A Fair Tax Policy would be implemented, and the economy would boom...

[tombogan03884]

As domain would cover the untapped regions in the gulf of mexico, and solar, wind, and nuclear options abound, there is merit for energy.

Agricultural endeavors would have to be ramped up, and as the remaining 49 states are greedy,..."Free Trade Zones" could be established in border towns to deal with the demand. National Guard troops would be rotated for an able bodied militia, that would protect the border,...

There is a solution,.....there is a way,.....All opposition wanting to leave, would be paid fair market value for their holdings and given a "stately wave" Good bye.... A Fair Tax Policy would be implemented, and the economy would boom...

I'd move there. Probably wind up swapping places with my sister who lives near Dallas and would FLEE back to her Mass roots. 

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[Luv2Shoot]

actually CA produces most of the non grain ag products in the US. not to mention we have several other major industrys, manufactoring, shiping...  TX only has some oil, of which most of it is imported these days, so tx would be screwed with out the US. 

Ahh... but Texas also has the most oil refineries(25) in the USA followed by California (21) although California can produce 2.1 million barrels of oil per day, Texas produces 5 million barrels per day. Take that away from the US and who's screwed now. Sure you'll still have fuel but at what cost? Texas also has many manufacturing plants as well as shipping. Plus there's nothing Texas wouldn't be able to import from other countries. 

"Viva la Revolucion"

[Luv2Shoot]

Would you consider letting some of the rest of us join you?

Sure... But you have to bring your own ammo. 

[True_Texan]

If Texas ever decided to secede from the Union, I think the major problem would be immigration from the United States side of the border. I am sure there are a hell of a lot of people that are unhappy with the US government that would love to move to a better place. Texas would become that better place the moment it withdrew.

I love the space around me between myself and other people so having an influx of people come in wouldn't be a good thing to me. During Katrina, my town (over 500 miles away from the epicenter) got bull rushed by people leaving New Orleans. The worst of it all was, a lot of them decided to stay. It increased crime dramatically for one, but it also put a burden on people who knew what open country Texas is like.

Would just be sad to see Texas, the way I know it with it's empty back roads and open plains, filled up with garden homes. (It's already getting bad as it is.) Maybe anyone wanting to move here should be required to live for 2 years in the far west of Texas. Out in Marfa/Marathon/Big Bend area. If they choose to stay and survive there, they will be allowed into the rest of the State. Of course, there would be a provision for all decent, non-Texas bashing DRTV members to move in freely.

Who knows though. It's just my basic rambling thoughts that rattle around in my 'What If' mind.

[Luv2Shoot]

Texas has an open door policy... Just don't forget from which direction you came from incase you don't like Texas and if that's the case, on your way back don't let the door hit ya where Mother Nature split ya  

Oh yea bring your own ammo...

[Hazcat]

Well, let me state my belief for the Texicans on this board.

I figure that those of us that served in the military get to live anywhere we want as we served the whole country so don't give me any of that "you can't move here crap".  Y'all can just thank us with a nice welcome BBQ when we become neighbors.