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cherokeeprogressive

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38. This is no more witty than any of the other 4,837 posts about Texas or other states seceding. n/t

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Mon Nov 26, 2012, 08:50 PM

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A solution to this Texas Secessionist thing [View all] alberg Nov 2012 OP

I had lunch with a friend over the weekend... KansDem Nov 2012 #1

Did the thought of legalization ever cross his mind? alberg Nov 2012 #2

We did discuss that... KansDem Nov 2012 #4

Him, and what army? nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #7

Over 3.2 Million Texans Just Voted For Obama. Paladin Nov 2012 #3

I'm sure we can find a way to "amnesty" those folks into USA as part of any "deal" :) alberg Nov 2012 #5

Tongue in Cheek? yogini Nov 2012 #14

If you would consider the FACT that Texas kentauros Nov 2012 #21

Thank you. The right way to deal with secessionists is to ignore the child's tantrum. Bucky Nov 2012 #28

That "ignoring strategy" worked out real well for Lincoln in the 1860's. alberg Nov 2012 #29

The OP was very humorous, but this one comparing today's whiners to the CSA's a good joke. Bucky Nov 2012 #42

Okay, you made me laugh out loud with the "dumber than Rick Perry" bit! kentauros Nov 2012 #30

Oh HELL NO! ALABAMA is most hated. trof Nov 2012 #33

Wait a minute - New York has got to be in the top 3, right along with California. alberg Nov 2012 #34

We're going to have to have a contest or a vote now kentauros Nov 2012 #35

Not for me. Texas is the most obnoxiously red. Michigan Alum Nov 2012 #43

Oil in that ointment nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #6

What if we through in the Cowboys franchise? alberg Nov 2012 #8

Nope... nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #9

So, you think there is realistic chance alberg Nov 2012 #10

No, because that is treason nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #13

I have a better plan. Coyotl Nov 2012 #11

He speaks Spanish doesn't he? yogini Nov 2012 #12

groan blogslut Nov 2012 #15

Am I too late for the popcorn? nt NoGOPZone Nov 2012 #16

Define "you guys" kentauros Nov 2012 #17

"You guys" are the people signing the petition. alberg Nov 2012 #19

I have no motivation to go to Canada. kentauros Nov 2012 #20

I'm not bashing Texas alberg Nov 2012 #27

Of course it's all absurd. kentauros Nov 2012 #31

Then these smarmy DU'ers need to be thrown off the site and never allowed to return. alberg Nov 2012 #36

WOW! Doesn't anyone have a sense of humor anymore! yogini Nov 2012 #18

My best solution - IGNORE THEM LynneSin Nov 2012 #22

+1 yogini Nov 2012 #23

Seriously, what THING are you talking about? brooklynite Nov 2012 #24

Not "seriously" at all - that was the point alberg Nov 2012 #25

Let's just turn Texas blue. dchill Nov 2012 #26

^ ^ ^ The best post in the thread! kentauros Nov 2012 #32

Thanks! dchill Nov 2012 #46

Agreed. alberg Nov 2012 #47

Anyone know the reason Texas was Annexed in the first place? dbackjon Nov 2012 #37

This is no more witty than any of the other 4,837 posts about Texas or other states seceding. n/t cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #38

Sorry you didn't like it. alberg Nov 2012 #39

Just another thread offering an opportunity to bash the South.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #40

What's being "bashed' is fanaticism and bigotry and a political philosophy that has a significant alberg Nov 2012 #41

Jeez you Texans need to be able to take a joke. Us Floridians have been made fun of by everyone Michigan Alum Nov 2012 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author rDigital Nov 2012 #45