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Texasgal

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28. It's ONLY 23,000 people!

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 10:11 PM

Nov 2012

That does not even come CLOSE to the state population!

Give me a petition to sign about how utterly stupid these people are and you'll find much more than that!

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Serious question here. If a state were to secede from the Union [View all] Autumn Nov 2012 OP

yes... and I would take a dim view of leaving any military assets there and sending any foreign aid lapfog_1 Nov 2012 #1

Good one. I may have to go look for one of those petitions Autumn Nov 2012 #12

Well, if Texas wants to secede ... zbdent Nov 2012 #20

It would suck to be Colorado we have Ft Carson, which would be gone and Autumn Nov 2012 #26

The Coast Guard does not belong to the states, it is part of the US Armed Forces nt Sedona Nov 2012 #33

I think Texas would have it's hands full just with rebels. JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #36

and I'd bet all the "illegal immigrants" who have been doing the HARD WORK for little pay zbdent Nov 2012 #38

Wow! That sounds familiar, doesn't it? JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #79

And "foreign" fighters pouring in to help the rebels. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #57

Ironically, these "furners" joining them zbdent Nov 2012 #92

San Antonio would dry up after all of the military bases leave. madinmaryland Nov 2012 #43

So would Colorado Springs. Autumn Nov 2012 #53

Yes, and they include states who RECEIVE most from Federal govt in many ways. elleng Nov 2012 #2

Ohhh here in nutville Co Springs that would Autumn Nov 2012 #6

Sorry Air Force Academy!!! elleng Nov 2012 #17

Yeah I forgot about that one Autumn Nov 2012 #30

I don't keep up with them guys! elleng Nov 2012 #41

States cannot secede from the United States jberryhill Nov 2012 #3

Tell that to the idiots putting up petitions to do just that Autumn Nov 2012 #5

Uhh. What does happen? madinmaryland Nov 2012 #44

I think that would be when your ass goes out of your eyes Autumn Nov 2012 #59

I thought this might happen jberryhill Nov 2012 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author truebluegreen Nov 2012 #81

That's obvious. You run into your own light. HubertHeaver Nov 2012 #69

That is exactly what it means. RegieRocker Nov 2012 #4

There is NO Constitutional mechanism for secession. Period. End of matter. lastlib Nov 2012 #7

In Texas DUgosh Nov 2012 #8

And military bases LeftInTX Nov 2012 #87

Well, if what happened at the time of the Cival War is any indication....... left on green only Nov 2012 #9

See you said serious question , If pigs were to fly ? orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #10

Yes, 200 people have signed multiple state secession petitions. Old and In the Way Nov 2012 #11

You mean, give them their own reservation? kentauros Nov 2012 #95

It goes beyond that... Swede Atlanta Nov 2012 #13

No funding at all. HooptieWagon Nov 2012 #14

Yes, among other things. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2012 #15

Thank you. That's the perfect post. Autumn Nov 2012 #23

Right now nichomachus Nov 2012 #45

Teanuts in Texas love guns. But, I don't think they will fare well against well armed, brutal drug bluestate10 Nov 2012 #61

But they wouldn't have to pay all those Federal taxes and fees Retrograde Nov 2012 #78

BINGO kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #80

no federal money period. no currency. no federal treaties would apply. no federal trade agreements. spanone Nov 2012 #16

Here in Colorado Springs Fort Carson would be gone, right Autumn Nov 2012 #19

I am really annoyed by this subject. Texasgal Nov 2012 #18

Exactly!!! Yet these fucking morons are Autumn Nov 2012 #21

The question is.. Texasgal Nov 2012 #25

Why is it news? Because there are fucking idiots out there doing it Autumn Nov 2012 #37

Please do not take my disdain wrong. Texasgal Nov 2012 #40

We have some really stupid people here. But DU has smart people Autumn Nov 2012 #46

True, it's very annoying, BUT what I would like to see CakeGrrl Nov 2012 #24

It's ONLY 23,000 people! Texasgal Nov 2012 #28

^ You got it right there^ Autumn Nov 2012 #32

Why doesn't people like you start a counter-petition? It would be as good as theirs. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #62

For what? Texasgal Nov 2012 #63

Why? AlexSatan Nov 2012 #85

Yes and I would think they will need to set up their own mail delivery, FAA, DMV, FEMA etc. Don't Raine Nov 2012 #22

Respectfully, there is no such thing as a serious question regarding succession. morningfog Nov 2012 #27

GAWD! Texasgal Nov 2012 #31

The Civil War already settled this issue. n/t Lil Missy Nov 2012 #29

No it didn't. former9thward Nov 2012 #90

Yes but it also means no taxes going to DC. :) aletier_v Nov 2012 #34

The pathetic media is trying to give this more attention then it deserves. Just like they did with still_one Nov 2012 #35

Agreed Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #94

Secessionists should form the country of Alabama and then get back to us about what it's like Politicub Nov 2012 #39

Yes, that state becomes an independent country. nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #42

It will not and cannot happen. Texasgal Nov 2012 #48

On the one hand I know, Texas v US nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #49

Several States tried to secede before, in the mid 1800's. NashvilleLefty Nov 2012 #47

Yes, and...answered the OPs question in a serious manner nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #51

I remember that, but in all honesty why would we want to go to war over these Autumn Nov 2012 #52

Because at least 40% of the people in those states classify themselves as liberals.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #67

I asked a question about a current issue in my state, this is a discussion board and Autumn Nov 2012 #73

You stated the following: "IMO they are all racist, ignorant assholes and we would be better off"... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #82

The only people who need be offended are the idiots doing this. Autumn Nov 2012 #84

They should try to succeed first. Historic NY Nov 2012 #50

That is what these morons don't understand liberal N proud Nov 2012 #54

We should let them secede, then immediately OVERWHELM them with the might of the US military! Marr Nov 2012 #55

Oh dear god. Texasgal Nov 2012 #66

because 23,000 people, a small percentage of Texans, signed a petition? gollygee Nov 2012 #71

I was being facetious. Marr Nov 2012 #72

Yeah it wasn't really directed at you gollygee Nov 2012 #75

All federal taxation and funding stops. Also, commerce with that state stops. nt bluestate10 Nov 2012 #56

If I were the President and a state tried to secede I would go all-out Lincoln.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #58

Hmmm, I rather like the blockade idea. HooptieWagon Nov 2012 #65

Remember "El Cid"? We can dig up General Sherman and prop him on a horse beside a Texas freeway bluestate10 Nov 2012 #68

This is not the old East Germany, they are free to leave Thor_MN Nov 2012 #64

States have no power or authority to secede. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #70

If states were to secede, we would have to take some stars off the flag. julian09 Nov 2012 #74

And just wait until they find out the Cowboys aren't "America's Team" anymore! bluedigger Nov 2012 #76

Successful secession leads to an independent country... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2012 #77

Federal funding? We would go to WAR with them. TheManInTheMac Nov 2012 #83

No, they would still have Federal funding for roads ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2012 #86

LOL! Right ~ Confederate money! Zorra Nov 2012 #96

What would happen to Fox News? LeftInTX Nov 2012 #88

The media gives a few nut jobs credibility for speaking on behalf of the entire state Sheepshank Nov 2012 #89

I know how I feel and it pisses me off. Autumn Nov 2012 #91

lol Sheepshank Nov 2012 #93