Now I am a basically a socialist libertarian ... I belive the government should stay out of most peoples lives unless it is to protect them from business...
However I really do wish for a free and independent Republic of Texas. I know most people think of Texas as a die hard conservative place. Yet, it is actually become a more liberal state. As of now, Bexar, Harris, El Paso, Travis, & Dallas Counties are all Democratic Party Strongholds (The largest Counties in Texas).
I am don't think Texas is ready to seperate yet, but in 5 or 10 years a vote for independence with a more liberal government .... I would love for this to occur ... what is the opinions of others ...
And no conservative bashing I told you Texas is slowly coming around ... I am asking about a free and liberal Republic of Texas
2007-09-08 22:40:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well, unlike Rhode Island & Providence Plantations ... Texas joined the U.S., after being a nation-state for nearly ten years with embassies in London, and Paris...
2007-09-08 22:50:06 · update #1
Frankly I feel that if enough voters in any state wish to seperate then so be it ... So is democarcy... some say the Civil War resolved this issue but did it ??? I mena can you imagine troops from the US trying to stop a state from seperating after its citizens voted to do so??? That sounds a lot like tyranny
2007-09-08 23:04:29 · update #2
One person whose statement is now gone ... said "So you can have George Bush as President?" ... My answer is, George Bush is already President ... and hypothetically if Texas left today, maybe the interim President would be Rick Perry until a President is elected...
2007-09-08 23:09:50 · update #3
Texas is now as it's always been hugely, Republican Conservative, the only place in Texas where you can find liberals is in Houston.
there's been talk about breaking off before, usually started by Republican Conservatives to escape Liberals.
Texas would never seperate, Texas needs America, just as much as America needs Texas.
2007-09-08 23:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jon 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it's funny that you mention the counties you did. And did you notice that other than Bexar county that all the areas you mentioned as Democrat strongholds are in fact the worst places to live in the state of Texas. I personally know many Texans who would rather leave the state than move to Dallas or El Paso for example. The crime rates alone in those two cities are enough to make most people cringe at the idea of living there.
As for a Republic I would support the idea myself,for all its faults Texas is still one of the best places I can think of to live, and quite frankly much of the Democrat influence in the state will deteriorate over time as people see more and more what they are doing to our great state,so it can only get better.
AD
2007-09-09 06:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It makes as much sense as a Republic of Rhode Island which means it doesn't. Is this question a result of sleep deprivation since it is 4:42 am in central Texas?
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And what is your point? Is it that somehow that prior status gives Texas a right to secede? The idea is about as legimate as the Mexican claim that Texas still belongs to Mexico.
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The issue was resolved by the civil war. While I doubt the people of Texas are going to start another civil war in order to prove your point, I'd certainly support putting troops down there (or any other state) to quell any such rebellion. Using your logic, we could in theory have a bunch of Islamic nut cases creating a majority in a state and then voting to secede. That is not going to happen, the desires of the state's residents be damned.
2007-09-09 05:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well that certainly would be interesting, do know that Vermont is considering the same thing, as well as a few other States, Alaska and California have some large groups where cessation is a goal. Not sure if smaller states have better chance due to smaller voting block than compared to larger states with a more populace voting block though.
2007-09-09 06:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as we can have Ron Paul as president!
We will not be lucky enough to escape the crushing national debt of the USA. Every new baby is born with $130,000 in debt. If you are willing to pay the $340,000 you owe for your family as you leave, maybe they will let you buy your freedom. Until then consider yourself an indentured servant.
2007-09-11 21:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by freedomispopular 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As far as I know Texas and California can leave the Union anytime they want.
2007-09-09 05:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm for it - then Texans would not be able to run for U.S. President - after two Bushes (and Lyndon Johnson), it's pretty clear to me that they have separate way of thinking compared to the rest of us. Adios, baby!
2007-09-09 06:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by Who Else? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well its still in your state constitution , to have the right to secede so go for it if you can get the votes , what do i care.
2007-09-09 06:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋