Gov. Rick Perry: Texas Could Secede, Leave Union

[SUBMAN1]

My country's falling apart. Thanks Obama.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_187490.html

Only difference this time around, if Civil War were to break out, the South has all the weapons this time.

-S

[Happy Times]

Long way to that still, in Finnish news they said it was something like 30% of Texans that think secessions is possibility and only 10% that think they should do it now.

[SUBMAN1]

The seed is planted, and I forgot to mention Louisiana and South Carolina are following Texas.

But the biggest worry is - 30% think they should do it. That's a much bigger number than I would possibly imagine. Almost scary. That means a full 1/3rd of all Texans are done. With all the other BS coming down the pike, it is bound to get much worse.

The only solution to our problems would be either 5 presidents so none could continue to screw up our country single handedly, or a third party to come to power. Nothing else will save us. We are in a downward spiral.

-S

[Onkel Neal]

Oh lord, be serious. Texas ain't seceding. Mexico won't allow it.

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Oh lord, be serious. Texas ain't seceding. Mexico won't allow it.

And you know they have all the guns to stop you! They keep saying it on the news or something.

-S

[UnderseaLcpl]

Originally Posted by Subman1

My country's falling apart. Thanks, Obama.

That's not really fair to say. Obama's role in all this hasn't even become material yet. The only thing he has done really done thus far is to sponsor a budget that will inevitably bring serious economic difficulties.

if Civil War were to break out, the South has all the weapons this time.

And a very healthy share of industry, commerce, and population. Of course, the split might not be strictly along the old lines, though it might be close. The North's vast superiority in material resources was arguably the deciding factor in the Civil War.

The only solution to our problems would be either 5 presidents so none could continue to screw up our country single handedly, or a third party to come to power. Nothing else will save us. We are in a downward spiral.

I can't tell if this is a joke or not.

[August]

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Of course, the split might not be strictly along the old lines, though it might be close.

I don't think so. We're a lot more intermixed and mobile than we were in 1860. I think the next civil war, if it happens, will be fought in every neighborhood and street.

[Max2147]

Meh, a healthy percentage of Texans always favor secession, no matter who the President is. That's just the way Texas is.

Vermont is similar - they've always got some sort of secession movement going on up there.

Anyways, if the South seceded tomorrow along the Civil War lines, I'm not sure the North would be too inclined to fight. The Jesusland joke after the 2004 election was taken somewhat seriously in some circles.

[GoldenRivet]

Personally, i would have absolutely no problem with Texas splitting away from the Socialist Republic of America

[August]

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

Personally, i would have absolutely no problem with Texas splitting away from the Socialist Republic of America

As an American I would.

[Marinesko]

Texas, please go. Don't teach evolution in your schools, ban anything but Fox News, and put student-led prayer in the schools. Let businessmen run wild, and privatize to your hearts' content. Enjoy your neo-feudal existence.

Polarization problem solved.

[August]

Originally Posted by Marinesko

Texas, please go. Don't teach evolution in your schools, ban anything but Fox News, and put student-led prayer in the schools. Let businessmen run wild, and privatize to your hearts' content. Enjoy your neo-feudal existence.

Polarization problem solved.

Says the guy from Moscow...

[Marinesko]

Correction, the guy that was born in the US, spent most of his life in America, including 3 years in Texas, and only in the past three or so years has been living abroad.

[August]

Originally Posted by Marinesko

Correction, the guy that was born in the US, spent most of his life in America, including 3 years in Texas, and only in the past three or so years has been living abroad.

Yeah well we'll keep our state if you don't mind.

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

That's not really fair to say. Obama's role in all this hasn't even become material yet. The only thing he has done really done thus far is to sponsor a budget that will inevitably bring serious economic difficulties.

This is completely fair, and it almost looks like you haven't been reading the news. This guy has done more damage in 4 months than most presidents can in 4 years!

His Trillions he is dumping has finally put us in debt to a point that has exceeded WWII levels as compared to GDP for the first time ever and probably are impossible to pull out of! The US Government is probably already bankrupt at this point and all our savings are worthless, just that we aren't aware yet. You got your change he was preaching alright, you just haven't seen the full effect yet.

And a very healthy share of industry, commerce, and population. Of course, the split might not be strictly along the old lines, though it might be close. The North's vast superiority in material resources was arguably the deciding factor in the Civil War.

What alarms me is the number of people wanting to succeed. We need to stay whole, but it is obvious that we are not one country at this point.

I can't tell if this is a joke or not.

That is no joke.