Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 3752288 United States 10/07/2013 12:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” So the conversation of succession is still on going and could be serious. Quoting: Upheval Barry Smitherman, Texas’ Railroad Commissioner and candidate for Attorney General said, “Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation, an ‘island nation’ if you will, and I think we want to continue down that path so that if the rest of the country falls apart, Texas can operate as a stand-alone entity with energy, food, water and roads as if we were a closed-loop system.” In the interview, Smitherman noted that Texas “has been very strong leading in the charge against the Obama administration” and that Texas is advantaged to secede because it’s “uniquely situated because we have energy resources…and our own independent electrical grid.” While many Texans are viewing this preparation as controversial, Americans are saying that Texas secession would radically shake up the American political landscape. RELATED: Putin: Obama Administration is “Pathetic” “Texas secession would guarantee no Republican is ever elected to the Presidency,” one American noted. Do you support a potential Texas secession? [link to americanoverlook.com] GO TEXAS! GOTEXAS YEEEHAW! GO TEXAS! If they do sucede I hope they will take me! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 26468070 United States 10/07/2013 12:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” I think if Texas actually made a declaration of secession, then the Feds would nuke the place. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 988822 Ain't nobody gonna be allowed to leave the "Union." Book it! That is what happened last time they bucked the system. Would anybody come to their aid today? You can bet a good damn that Tennesseeans would. We did it once, we will do it again to defend state's rights. Amen brother, amen!!!!!!!! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 46124531 United States 10/07/2013 12:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” So the conversation of succession is still on going and could be serious. Quoting: Upheval Barry Smitherman, Texas’ Railroad Commissioner and candidate for Attorney General said, “Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation, an ‘island nation’ if you will, and I think we want to continue down that path so that if the rest of the country falls apart, Texas can operate as a stand-alone entity with energy, food, water and roads as if we were a closed-loop system.” In the interview, Smitherman noted that Texas “has been very strong leading in the charge against the Obama administration” and that Texas is advantaged to secede because it’s “uniquely situated because we have energy resources…and our own independent electrical grid.” While many Texans are viewing this preparation as controversial, Americans are saying that Texas secession would radically shake up the American political landscape. RELATED: Putin: Obama Administration is “Pathetic” “Texas secession would guarantee no Republican is ever elected to the Presidency,” one American noted. Do you support a potential Texas secession? [link to americanoverlook.com] that means Texas can be invaded and bombed by the Federal Government!..... |
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JanJan User ID: 47866951 United States 10/07/2013 12:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” However, if Texas were to succeed then democrats would control the government indefinitely. They have too many electoral votes and Republicans could never win. Because of this one succession would lead to another and it would cut off the west coast liberal states. Ultimately Texas could not secede as the whole nation would dissolve into regional governments. Not saying that is a bad thing as every corporate reorganization tends to be positive in the markets. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 45833700 Ya, I have read the same thing. It would be a historic moment to see such a thing. Wishful Doom Thinking. Ditto wishful doom thinking! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 47915257 United States 10/07/2013 12:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” ... Quoting: Interdimensional warrior 48008806 If it weren't for their reliance on federal funding, I'd believe that. Texans would like to think of themselves as a whole other country , but as long as they're reliant on Federal moneys acquired in the systematic process of persecuting their own citizens, it's all a bunch of horseshit. You're the one full of horse shit. Texas pays the federal thugs MORE in taxes than they get back. Fuck off, shill! Not even close. Better take another look.Texas government is heavily dependent on federal funding, mainly because of the expense of persecuting it's own people unconstitutionally. We have more people in prison per capita than any government in the world, bar none, and it's not because the crime rate is higher here than anywhere else. At any given time in my county of 30,000 alone, over 300 are under indictment for felony crimes. Grand juries are rubber stamp, and the due process of law is totally ignored. It's all about corruption, kickbacks and federal funding. There is hardly a kid under 30 that has not been put through the system, and so many are "on paper" that if that income were to be withheld, the local county governments would collapse under the wieght of their own abuses. Read up on it. Excellent point ! Most people around the country do not know about Texas "turn over orders" which carry up to 6 months in jail if you don't "turn over" the money when a judgment is rendered against you. Meaning: TEXAS HAS DEBTOR PRISONS.....(I'm in Alabama and represented a friend in Court there). Unbelievable. It most certainly is "unbelievable." |
Resister User ID: 36421936 United States 10/07/2013 12:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” I think if Texas actually made a declaration of secession, then the Feds would nuke the place. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 988822 Ain't nobody gonna be allowed to leave the "Union." Book it! That is what happened last time they bucked the system. Would anybody come to their aid today? [link to www.youtube.com] Yes. We would. "God forbid we should ever be 20 years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be all, & always, well informed... If they remain quiet under such misconceptions it is a lethargy, the forerunner of death to the public liberty... Let them take arms... What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. " - Thomas Jefferson in 1787 |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 15241458 United States 10/07/2013 12:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” I think if Texas actually made a declaration of secession, then the Feds would nuke the place. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 988822 Ain't nobody gonna be allowed to leave the "Union." Book it! they've already made a deal in 2005 to sell all the non oil-producing parts of texas to mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, el Salvador, belize, and honduras for 82 billion dollars. the secret congress meeting covered this. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 2362947 United States 10/07/2013 01:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” So the conversation of succession is still on going and could be serious. Quoting: Upheval Barry Smitherman, Texas’ Railroad Commissioner and candidate for Attorney General said, “Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation, an ‘island nation’ if you will, and I think we want to continue down that path so that if the rest of the country falls apart, Texas can operate as a stand-alone entity with energy, food, water and roads as if we were a closed-loop system.” In the interview, Smitherman noted that Texas “has been very strong leading in the charge against the Obama administration” and that Texas is advantaged to secede because it’s “uniquely situated because we have energy resources…and our own independent electrical grid.” While many Texans are viewing this preparation as controversial, Americans are saying that Texas secession would radically shake up the American political landscape. RELATED: Putin: Obama Administration is “Pathetic” “Texas secession would guarantee no Republican is ever elected to the Presidency,” one American noted. Do you support a potential Texas secession? [link to americanoverlook.com] If it weren't for their reliance on federal funding, I'd believe that. Texans would like to think of themselves as a whole other country , but as long as they're reliant on Federal moneys acquired in the systematic process of persecuting their own citizens, it's all a bunch of horseshit. ID, Texas puts more into the federal pot than it takes out, Texas would do just fine without the F.G. [link to en.wikipedia.org] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 48022652 United Kingdom 10/07/2013 01:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” am from scotland mate next year we get to vote for independence we got are own oil, parliament, powergrid, councils, although we will still be subjected to the same banking system and lent money at interest the main reason i wont be voting but hey would not surprise me if u got that opportunity |
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Maguyver User ID: 25142630 United States 10/07/2013 01:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” So the conversation of succession is still on going and could be serious. Quoting: Upheval Barry Smitherman, Texas’ Railroad Commissioner and candidate for Attorney General said, “Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation, an ‘island nation’ if you will, and I think we want to continue down that path so that if the rest of the country falls apart, Texas can operate as a stand-alone entity with energy, food, water and roads as if we were a closed-loop system.” In the interview, Smitherman noted that Texas “has been very strong leading in the charge against the Obama administration” and that Texas is advantaged to secede because it’s “uniquely situated because we have energy resources…and our own independent electrical grid.” While many Texans are viewing this preparation as controversial, Americans are saying that Texas secession would radically shake up the American political landscape. RELATED: Putin: Obama Administration is “Pathetic” “Texas secession would guarantee no Republican is ever elected to the Presidency,” one American noted. Do you support a potential Texas secession? [link to americanoverlook.com] If it weren't for their reliance on federal funding, I'd believe that. Texans would like to think of themselves as a whole other country , but as long as they're reliant on Federal moneys acquired in the systematic process of persecuting their own citizens, it's all a bunch of horseshit. Are you aware that Texas gives more to the federal government than it receives in goods and services? Texas is NOT, I repeat, NOT reliant of federal money. However, the succession movement is a pipe dream. No serious consideration is ever given via the elected officials. But we ARE prepared if the shit meets the fan. Adversity is inevitable, misery is optional. Do or do not. There is no try. "The enemy will never attack where you are strongest...He will attack where you are weakest. If you do not know your weakest point, be certain, your enemy will." Sun Tzu |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 32686904 United States 10/07/2013 01:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” So the conversation of succession is still on going and could be serious. Quoting: Upheval Barry Smitherman, Texas’ Railroad Commissioner and candidate for Attorney General said, “Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation, an ‘island nation’ if you will, and I think we want to continue down that path so that if the rest of the country falls apart, Texas can operate as a stand-alone entity with energy, food, water and roads as if we were a closed-loop system.” In the interview, Smitherman noted that Texas “has been very strong leading in the charge against the Obama administration” and that Texas is advantaged to secede because it’s “uniquely situated because we have energy resources…and our own independent electrical grid.” While many Texans are viewing this preparation as controversial, Americans are saying that Texas secession would radically shake up the American political landscape. RELATED: Putin: Obama Administration is “Pathetic” “Texas secession would guarantee no Republican is ever elected to the Presidency,” one American noted. Do you support a potential Texas secession? [link to americanoverlook.com] ANOTHER BULLSHIT POST FULL OF SHIT NOT EVER GOING TO HAPPEN |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 5632427 United States 10/07/2013 01:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” Texas is a police state. This railroad guy is just another jew wanting to steal from an independent nation....texas has ruined their water supplies with mass frack drilling as well...it is hell down there... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24929666 Texas is a police state. The politicians talk the talk but the peace officers don't walk the walk. Williamson County Texas has audio/video surveillance in apartments in most complexes. Remember that little girl that was murdered in foster care because her parents smoked pot after she went to bed? It was not some anonymous tip, it was Williamson County illegal surveillance that snitched on them. They will also rent houses in neighborhoods and spy on the residents. They steal, run drugs and extort using this illegally gained information. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 32709223 United States 10/07/2013 01:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” this thread is just like a drunken bar fight in an old western saloon. except people are gettin shot occasionally and the rest just keep yappin away... occasionally punching and shooting. yap yap yap.. thud! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 13357248 United Kingdom 10/07/2013 01:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” So the conversation of succession is still on going and could be serious. Quoting: Upheval Barry Smitherman, Texas’ Railroad Commissioner and candidate for Attorney General said, “Generally speaking, we have made great progress in becoming an independent nation, an ‘island nation’ if you will, and I think we want to continue down that path so that if the rest of the country falls apart, Texas can operate as a stand-alone entity with energy, food, water and roads as if we were a closed-loop system.” In the interview, Smitherman noted that Texas “has been very strong leading in the charge against the Obama administration” and that Texas is advantaged to secede because it’s “uniquely situated because we have energy resources…and our own independent electrical grid.” While many Texans are viewing this preparation as controversial, Americans are saying that Texas secession would radically shake up the American political landscape. RELATED: Putin: Obama Administration is “Pathetic” “Texas secession would guarantee no Republican is ever elected to the Presidency,” one American noted. Do you support a potential Texas secession? [link to americanoverlook.com] Does it mean that the rest of the world is allowed to send Texas weapons and intel ????? |
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Don't Mess With Texas User ID: 42504193 United States 10/07/2013 01:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” Texas is the ONLY state in the U.S. that was admitted to the union by treaty. As a part of that treaty, Texas reserved the right (by a 2/3 majority vote of the people of Texas) to dissolve the treaty, and revert back to a Republic, with the Governor of Texas to take on the role of President of the Texas Republic for a period of one year, by which time new elections would need to take place. But here's the interesting part. The current state of Texas was not the only state that was admitted to the Union by that treaty. Parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Arkansas and Oklahoma were originally Texas lands when it was admitted to the Union. These areas would also be subject to reversion, and the people in those areas would have the right to vote as well - since the cession of Texas lands to the newly created states (as listed above) reserved all rights of claim in the event of dissolution of the bond with the Union. THAT makes the discussion a little more interesting. |
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nzreva User ID: 40295562 United States 10/07/2013 01:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Texas is preparing to secede from the union and become an “independent nation” if the U.S. continues to “fall apart.” I think if Texas actually made a declaration of secession, then the Feds would nuke the place. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 988822 Ain't nobody gonna be allowed to leave the "Union." Book it! I'm not worried about being nuked. Texas can do what we want as it is. Texas should be President with an Asian leader. We know how to do things.... |
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