South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union

[cudalyon]

Do you think it would be OK for us to do it again?

[TLM]

Hmm. not paying taxes to the Union.
Isn't that what started the Civil war?

We'd all be toast before Obamer allowed that.

[voodoo]

By law, only Texas has the ability to still seccede from the union. All you other 49 states gave up that right. :eek:

[Big_Saw]

By law, only Texas has the ability to still seccede from the union. All you other 49 states gave up that right. :eek:

Actually, Montana has a provision in it's constitution for secession, should the 2nd amendment be stepped on too hard.....and Alaska has been very close to a vote to become a territorial sovereignty for years....

[voodoo]

Hmmmmm, all the BIG states.....

[lazer128]

Do you think it would be OK for us to do it again?

Sure...but I would feel better if we went with Texas!

[mdogspot]

Actually, Montana has a provision in it's constitution for secession, should the 2nd amendment be stepped on too hard.....and Alaska has been very close to a vote to become a territorial sovereignty for years....

Its sad to say but thats good news Big Saw:rolleyes:

[cudalyon]

Sure...but I would feel better if we went with Texas!

Sounds like a plan....everybody meet at Rusty's House!

[lazer128]

Sounds like a plan....everybody meet at Rusty's House!

I'm in! May be out his way in early March!

[prkchp76]

actually south carolina HAS never RESENDED our SUCESSION too the union we seceded in 1861 at fort sumter the first shot was fired on fort moultrie by those yankees and we dont fergive that easy i live in the state and have lived here for thirty two years and just a little bit of a civil war history buff

[Rustyshakelford]

I'm in! May be out his way in early March!

Let me know.

[OneBadPig]

Interesting to note that secessionist movements in various states are attracting rational people who see the writing on the wall, rather that just a "kook fringe" as in the past.
Checkhttp://middleburyinstitute.org

[voodoo]

The Country of Texas
Please note that Texas is the only state with a legal right to secede from the Union . (Reference the Texas-American Annexation Treaty of 1848.) We Texans love y'all, but we'll probably have to take action since B. Hussein Obama won the election. We'll miss you too. Here is what can happen: #1: Barack Hussein Obama becomes President of the United States , Texas immediately secedes from the Union . #2: George W. Bush will become the President of the Republic of Texas . So what does Texas have to do to survive as a Republic? 1. NASA is just south of Houston , Texas . We will control the space industry. 2. We refine over 85% of the gasoline in the United States . 3. Defense Industry--we have over 65% of it. The term "Don't mess with Texas ," will take on a whole new meaning. 4. Oil - we can supply all the oil that the Republic of Texas will need for the next 300 years. Yankee states? Sorry about that. 5. Natural Gas - again we have all we need and it's too bad about those Northern States. John Kerry will have to figure out a way to keep them warm.... 6. Computer Industry - we currently lead the nation in producing computer chips and communications--small companies like Texas Instruments, Dell Computer, EDS, Raytheon, National Semiconductor, Motorola, Intel, AMD, Atmel, Applied Materials, Ball Miconductor, Dallas Semiconductor, Delphi, Nortel, Alcatel, etc, etc. The list goes on and on. 7. Medical Care - We have the largest research centers for cancer research, the best burn centers and the top trauma units in the world, as well as other large health centers. Dallas has some of the best hospitals in the United States . 8. We have enough colleges to keep us going: University of Texas , Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Rice, SMU, University of Houston , Baylor, UNT ( University of North Texas ), Texas Women's University, etc. Ivy grows better in the South anyway. 9. We have a ready supply of workers. We could just open the border when we need some more. 10. We have essential control of the paper industry, plastics, insurance, etc. 11. In case of a foreign invasion, we have the Texas National Guard and the Texas Air National Guard. We don't have an Army, but since everybody down here has at least six rifles and a pile of ammo, we can raise an Army in 24 hours if we need one. If the situation really gets bad, we can always call the Department of Public Safety and ask them to send over Chuck Norris and a couple of Texas Rangers. 12. We are totally self-sufficient in beef, poultry, hogs, and several types of grain, fruit and vegetables, and let's not forget seafood from the Gulf. Also, everybody down here knows how to cook them so that they taste good. Don't need any food. This just names a few of the items that will keep the Republic of Texas in good shape. There isn't a thing out there that we need and don't have. Now to the rest of the United States under President Obama: Since you won't have the refineries to get gas for your cars, only President Obama will be able to drive around in his big 9 mpg SUV. The rest of the United States will have to walk or ride bikes. You won't have any TV as the Space Center in Houston will cut off satellite communications. You won't have any natural gas to heat your homes, but since Mr. Obama has predicted global warming, you will not need the gas as long as you survive the 2000 years it will take to get enough heat from Global Warming. Signed, The People of Texas P.S. This is not a threatening letter - just a note to give you something to think about! SLEEP WELL TONIGHT THE EYES OF TEXAS ARE UPON YOU!!

[Big_Saw]

The Country of Texas
Please note that Texas is the only state with a legal right to secede from the Union . (Reference the Texas-American Annexation Treaty of 1848.) We Texans love y'all, but we'll probably have to take action since B. Hussein Obama won the election. We'll miss you too. Here is what can happen: #1: Barack Hussein Obama becomes President of the United States , Texas immediately secedes from the Union . #2: George W. Bush will become the President of the Republic of Texas . So what does Texas have to do to survive as a Republic? 1. NASA is just south of Houston , Texas . We will control the space industry. 2. We refine over 85% of the gasoline in the United States . 3. Defense Industry--we have over 65% of it. The term "Don't mess with Texas ," will take on a whole new meaning. 4. Oil - we can supply all the oil that the Republic of Texas will need for the next 300 years. Yankee states? Sorry about that. 5. Natural Gas - again we have all we need and it's too bad about those Northern States. John Kerry will have to figure out a way to keep them warm.... 6. Computer Industry - we currently lead the nation in producing computer chips and communications--small companies like Texas Instruments, Dell Computer, EDS, Raytheon, National Semiconductor, Motorola, Intel, AMD, Atmel, Applied Materials, Ball Miconductor, Dallas Semiconductor, Delphi, Nortel, Alcatel, etc, etc. The list goes on and on. 7. Medical Care - We have the largest research centers for cancer research, the best burn centers and the top trauma units in the world, as well as other large health centers. Dallas has some of the best hospitals in the United States . 8. We have enough colleges to keep us going: University of Texas , Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Rice, SMU, University of Houston , Baylor, UNT ( University of North Texas ), Texas Women's University, etc. Ivy grows better in the South anyway. 9. We have a ready supply of workers. We could just open the border when we need some more. 10. We have essential control of the paper industry, plastics, insurance, etc. 11. In case of a foreign invasion, we have the Texas National Guard and the Texas Air National Guard. We don't have an Army, but since everybody down here has at least six rifles and a pile of ammo, we can raise an Army in 24 hours if we need one. If the situation really gets bad, we can always call the Department of Public Safety and ask them to send over Chuck Norris and a couple of Texas Rangers. 12. We are totally self-sufficient in beef, poultry, hogs, and several types of grain, fruit and vegetables, and let's not forget seafood from the Gulf. Also, everybody down here knows how to cook them so that they taste good. Don't need any food. This just names a few of the items that will keep the Republic of Texas in good shape. There isn't a thing out there that we need and don't have. Now to the rest of the United States under President Obama: Since you won't have the refineries to get gas for your cars, only President Obama will be able to drive around in his big 9 mpg SUV. The rest of the United States will have to walk or ride bikes. You won't have any TV as the Space Center in Houston will cut off satellite communications. You won't have any natural gas to heat your homes, but since Mr. Obama has predicted global warming, you will not need the gas as long as you survive the 2000 years it will take to get enough heat from Global Warming. Signed, The People of Texas P.S. This is not a threatening letter - just a note to give you something to think about! SLEEP WELL TONIGHT THE EYES OF TEXAS ARE UPON YOU!!

Good grief......and all we have is Wal-Mart, JB Hunt, a few other major carriers, and the likelyhood of never experiencing a drought effect on crop seasons.......don't be too arrogant; Just as no man is an island, no State is truly self-suficient...

[prkchp76]

thats nice there texazz but just as i said we are the only state who still is currently seceded from the union from a past war but here is my question i am a strong arm republican with deep southern roots and last i checked there is still a few southern boys and girls who feel just as we all do so you can have texas im tired of mexican food hot dry climates and sand i will stick with the swamps mtns and the beach all in good fun