jdobbin Posted April 16, 2009 Report Posted April 16, 2009 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/...ssion-possible/ Texas Gov. Rick Perry isn't ruling out the possibility his state may one day secede from the nation.Speaking to an energetic and angry tea party crowd in Austin Wednesday evening, the Lone Star State governor suggested secession may happen in the future should the federal government not change its fiscal polices. "There's a lot of different scenarios," Perry said. "We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what might come out of that. But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot to boot." Well, that should help the U.S, economy even more: threats of separation. Glenn Beck says the secessionists are patriots. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Posted April 16, 2009 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/...ssion-possible/Well, that should help the U.S, economy even more: threats of separation. This has worked very well for Quebec! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shady Posted April 16, 2009 Report Posted April 16, 2009 Hmm, that reminds me... Vermont: Most Likely To Secede? Huffington Post If at first you don't secede Feeling they've lost any say in how the nation is run, liberals are turning to an unfamiliar philosophy: States' rights. Salon Quote
jdobbin Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Posted April 16, 2009 Hmm, that reminds me... Any time a country has an issue with separation, it results in economic uncertainty and bad numbers. Those numbers include higher interest rates, lower investment and an overall affect on business. If any country knows that, it is Canada. Moreover, I am not the least optimistic that something like separation can be acheived peacefully. Quote
Sabre Rider Posted April 17, 2009 Report Posted April 17, 2009 Moreover, I am not the least optimistic that something like separation can be acheived peacefully. Especially in the US. The last time Texas tried to leave the Union, it came up a right cropper. Quote
jdobbin Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Posted April 19, 2009 Looks like the Texas governor is getting his wings clipped. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...n1.4a6312a.html "That's the headline: 'Two days after governor says we ought to secede, House zeroes out the governor's budget,' " said Appropriations Committee vice chairman Richard Raymond, D-Laredo.However, most Republicans said they went along simply to speed debate of the state budget – a debate that could last into today. Seems some Republicans are looking to challenge the increasingly erratic governor for his position next time as well. Quote
tango Posted April 19, 2009 Report Posted April 19, 2009 Hmm ... Is Texas going to take Bush with them? Quote My Canada includes rights of Indigenous Peoples. Love it or leave it, eh! Peace.
daniel Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 Hmm ... Is Texas going to take Bush with them? ...and Mexico reclaim Texas. Quote
Borg Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 Obama did not win Texas if my memory serves Obama is losing his glow in the States He is the reason they want out Borg Quote
Metal Jam Posted April 20, 2009 Report Posted April 20, 2009 Texas won't seceed. The governor is blowing smoke because he has not been terribly popular and needs something exciting to exploit. Quote
ReeferMadness Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Should Texas one day secede, one man may already be vying to be its president. Actor Chuck Norris said last month he may be interested in the post. And why not? The whole country has a habit of making politicians out of second rate actors. Geez, the nutbars are overflowing the shopping cart. Quote Unlimited economic growth has the marvelous quality of stilling discontent while preserving privilege, a fact that has not gone unnoticed among liberal economists. - Noam Chomsky It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it. - Upton Sinclair
Metal Jam Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 And why not? The whole country has a habit of making politicians out of second rate actors.Geez, the nutbars are overflowing the shopping cart. California The govenator.... Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 And why not? The whole country has a habit of making politicians out of second rate actors. Yes...and much preferred to the commies elected in Canada! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
lictor616 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/...ssion-possible/Well, that should help the U.S, economy even more: threats of separation. Glenn Beck says the secessionists are patriots. they are... I wish them success in heir bid to secede from a crumbling USA... before Texas becomes a colony of mexico. Quote -Magna Europa Est Patria Nostra-
GostHacked Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Yes...and much preferred to the commies elected in Canada! I think you secretly long to be a Canadian. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 I think you secretly long to be a Canadian. Nah, I'd rather be Australian mate....then I could study the southern sky. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Vancouverite Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 I think you secretly long to be a Canadian. Troll is as troll does. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Troll is as troll does. One would hope so....wonder if I can bring my guns to Alberta? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
GostHacked Posted April 21, 2009 Report Posted April 21, 2009 Troll is as troll does. Stick around, you will soon discover who the trolls are. Quote
moderateamericain Posted April 23, 2009 Report Posted April 23, 2009 Nah, I'd rather be Australian mate....then I could study the southern sky. Id rather study Australian legs. If you get my meaning. Quote
M.Dancer Posted April 23, 2009 Report Posted April 23, 2009 Id rather study Australian legs. If you get my meaning. Mutton? Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
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