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In reply to the discussion: Rick Perry Takes Stand On Texas Secession Issue [View all]Cha
(296,867 posts)39. Thanks for the reality check, Tx4obama.. Gov Perry is sure gonna
disappoint those "77, 000" or so who want to secede from the Union.
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I say let the secession meme take root. We could always build a wall and shoot starving
Katashi_itto
Nov 2012
#5
In 2000, * beat Gore 63-37, '04 pretty much the same, '08 Grumpy took 77%
DollarBillHines
Nov 2012
#34
i am so glad these america lovers get to choose what goes in american text books
TruthBeTold65
Nov 2012
#15
Texas is the only Red state that pays its fair share in taxes, but just barely.
Ian David
Nov 2012
#25
This is because Texas has several major cities which are economic powerhouses
Major Nikon
Nov 2012
#30
Secession talk is just silly, can't happen. Now splitting Texas into two states...
CapnSteve
Nov 2012
#27
"governor's press secretary .... said in an email" This is "taking a stand" in Texas now???
underpants
Nov 2012
#40
Yep, then Goodhair tried to use said balanced budget as a feather in his cap
Major Nikon
Nov 2012
#55