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In reply to the discussion: Piss poor journalism. ABC affiliate--Texas first state to formally ask Washington to secede [View all]SDjack
(1,448 posts)10. Why not just move them to a reservation in SW Texas.
Let them set up their own government and police, but make them stay inside the reservation. Set up a 1-way turnstile -- you can go in, but you can't come out. Have the US Army patrol the perimeter and deal with those who try to sneak into town. Seriously, folks, nothing is going to come of these petitions. The traditional way Texas begins the new campaign season is for the ultra-conservatives to beat the drum for secession the day after election. They are first out of the chute, and they begin by solidifying their base. Been going on since 1845. The last guy to do was Gov. Perry, and he just said that he wants Texas to stay in the Union.
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Piss poor journalism. ABC affiliate--Texas first state to formally ask Washington to secede [View all]
Horse with no Name
Nov 2012
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Actually Chechoslovakia was created in the post WWI breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
hobbit709
Nov 2012
#9
This is what happens when you merge your news org with your entertainment org
BumRushDaShow
Nov 2012
#2
Once Texas pays their portion of the national debt...we'll seriously consider their petition.
Fresh_Start
Nov 2012
#4
25,0000 losers/26,000,000 TX population (2012 estimate based on 2010 census) x 100 = 0.0961%
Mike Daniels
Nov 2012
#7
That is wonderful. I tell young people to travel while they can! It is so important and so
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#21
I never did as a kid. I've been to Montreal and Toronto, but that's the extent.
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#24
Oh, please try to go to Europe, esp. if your daughter is there! You will find so many treasures!
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#25
I'm too old for that. If I'm going to spend money on the travel, my daughters get it.
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#26
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that! I am old myself, but thankfully not disabled as you are.
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#27
A terrifying illness or accident must have hit you at a young age! I am glad you are getting
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#29
Thank you for the information on this devastating health problem. I am so hopeful for your
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#31
We never know what can happen to us, do we? It's a lesson we have to keep learning...
CTyankee
Nov 2012
#36
Kicked and recommended to highlight piss poor journalism and corporate media propaganda.
Uncle Joe
Nov 2012
#14
First of all, ask allyour citizens to return their food stamps to Washington, DC..
kentuck
Nov 2012
#38