Posted on 03/11/2009 6:33:14 AM PDT by curth
By Chuck Norris, For The Bulletin
On Glenn Beck’s radio show last week, I quipped, in response to our wayward federal government, “I may run for president of Texas.”
That need may be a reality sooner than we think. If not I, someone someday may again be running for president of the Lone Star State, if the state of the union continues to turn into the enemy of the state.
From the East Coast to the “Left Coast,” America seems to be moving farther and farther from its Founders’ vision and government.
George Washington advised, “The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.” Yet the Obama administration just pledged $900 million in U.S. taxpayer-funded aid to Hamas-controlled Gaza and Mahmoud Abbas’ Palestinian Authority.
Thomas Jefferson counseled us, “We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.” Yet the feds have skyrocketed our national debt by trillions of dollars, and they plan much more fiscal expansion, with few expectations of resistance. George Washington admonished, “To contract new debts is not the way to pay for old ones.” But we keep borrowing and bailing out, and we watch the stock market plunge further every time we do.
Patrick Henry taught, “(Our Constitution) is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.” Yet our Congress and president stampede that founding document, overlook its explicitness and manipulate its words to abandon a balance of power and accommodate their own desires, partisan politics and runaway spending.
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STFU Chuck
If worse comes to worse, I think Texas should split into 5 states and create 10 new senate seats + representatives.
Oy vey...
Some things I just won’t ever understand.
I lost my rear twice in the eighties Texas oil fields and vowwed never to go back. It looks like I might have to break that vow if things get much worse; North Carolina will stand with the communists!
Nah, you STFU.
Chuck is just self promoting, while making all of Texas look like they are forming militias, and ready for revolutionary war.
He isnt helpful in the least.
You don’t think Chuck has valid points?
Was I speaking to you?
I am w/ you raptor29. I love Texas and would be proud to support the separation from the Federal BS with Texas dividing into 5 states...back to the Republic of Texas!!
If only....
I do think he has valid points.
But I think he is acting out of self promotion and doesnt speak for the State of Tx.
For all his babbling about the constitution he seems to be willing to be the first to turn his back on it to runaway and secede.
Since Norris has not be identified as actively participating in the comment section of this article....I would have guessed you were expressing your opinion for all to read and comment on.
You are a smart a$$! LOL!
Trivial historical fact: Texas Can divide into separate states. This was part of the agreement signed with the independent Texas in 1846. Abolitionists in the North, at the time, prevented this from ever occuring. But the possibility (legally) does exist.
When (if) they do, I’ll move there !
My worst case scenario is that Baraq Hussein will maintain a coalition based on racial politics, wealth transfers, illegals, and voter fraud which allows him to remain in power as long as he desires.
Alaska will undoubtedly secede, but it’s awfully cold and far away.
Texas might be a decent alternative but the proximity to Mexico makes me nervous.
LLS
I think he is frustrated, like so many of us. I don’t take this so much as turning his back on the US as him gently reminding Washington that we can and will, if necessary.
We are all frustrated.
I dont find Norris helpful.
LLS
okey dokey
You don't subdivide heaven.
You couldn't name them all 'Texas'. Which group of native sons would you first advise they no longer live in Texas, or can claim to be Texans?
Good luck with that. Can I watch?
Ever hear of keeping your powder dry?
>>Oh no you can’t wait until then..... you’d be a foreigner! lol <<
I’m sure if I show my FReeper ID, they’ll let me in!
Yeah, I kinda picked up on that... lol
How about “North Texas”, “South Texas”, “East Texas”, “West Texas” and “Texasland”?
bump for later review.
Tx is one of the most influential states in the union.
Turning and running from a fight while abandoning or brothers in the rest of the nation at a difficult time is NOT the Tx way.
We dont turn from a fight. Especially a fight to preserve the very foundations of our nation.
Norris whats to run from all that at the drop of a hat and declare himself presidente.
I do not subcribe to his halfbaked editorial ABOUT himself.
Does it have a photo? I’m expecting one of our rules to be Photo ID required for voting and entry.... ;^)
I think you are acting slightly foolish here. You have to understand the predicament that is Texas. They have a border crisis which the Federal government ignores. Much to the chagrin of the people. In fact in my opinion one of the few things the Federal government MUST do is defend the people of ALL our states. For us not opening fire on the illegal aliens invading the country is a damn crime, and one the Fed are allowing to perpetuate.
The lovely people of Texas are a free spirited, independent bunch. Remember a principle of Conservatism is “Personal Responsibility” I think to this point Texas does many things correctly. Why you think Chuck would act to self promote is beyond me, I mean have you asked yourself this question? “Why would a wealthy conservative need to self promote, what would be in it for him?” I can’t figure it out, maybe you are wiser than I. Or maybe you just think worse of good people.
Your last point... Babbling?
What else can a State do? Maybe if we use harsh words and stern looks the Federal government will listen? The fact is this: The Federal government has put us on a crash course for some hard choices in the very near future. What does it mean to be a Free independent people? What does it mean to be a Free and independent state in the union? I thought the constitution put the power into the states hands, and only gave specific powers to the Federal government... is this what you think is happening now? We are going to have some very hard choices to make, but a state that is willing to keep all options on the table in order to defend the constitution is NOT running away, it’s running TOWARDS. Texas in my opinion is running towards the only document that separates us from the scourge of other failed countries, and to the document that we all should be intimate with, (other than the good book) our constitution is what grants “We the People” the inalienable rights that we as conservatives should demand, and be willing to die for.
Whether or not you believe things can ever get to the boiling point is irrelevant, we all should be hoping for the best, but hopefully we all prepare for the worst.
“Was I speaking to you?”
If you are on this site, you are speaking to me and everyone else who visits here. So let me reiterate; STFU.
Ummm......NO
I think Norris is the one being foolish.
I agree. Its been what? 53 days and Chuck is ready to seceed?
Yes, yes. Despite your vagueness, I think all have picked up on that.
Perhaps his thoughts are simply not translatable to one whose attitude was raised north of the Mason-Dixon.
Luckily we all have the right to our opinion... at least for now.
I guess I don’t have a reason to believe that Chuck isn’t a stand-up guy. Obviously you believe that he is less than he seems. Please share if you have data that points him as being a self-serving, blowhard.
Otherwise... the interviews I’ve seen point him to being a true conservative.
I am not the best writer in the world but I have been a resident of Tx for 17 years.
Just my opinion about a guy, that was like Huckabees pet celeb, and who writes editorials about himself becoming the President of Tx, and likes to read about himself in Woldnetdaily.
Again, thats just my opinion. He may be a great guy with his heart in the right place.
I have a real driver’s licence w/photo.
Birth Certificate, SS card and my FReeper id.
People know me here.....
Excellent articulation! Cheers!
Hey now! Don’t bring in the birth location of an individual to be able to understand... it’s a thought process not a gift given to those born on the good land of Texas. :)
Conservatism is a universal language, it’s understood by people around the globe, just some choose to ignore truth so they can be slaves to their caring government.
"...never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy."This is gut-check time people...either fight for what you believe in or shut up!
Help me, my Texan brother. I find these comments incongruant. Please clarify.
I hold several degrees... one being in American History... I own and operate three businesses... I pay ALL of my taxes and I donate to many Military groups and LE groups as well as several religious charities. I am no whack job or subversive... I am a PATRIOT in every sense of the word. Our Founders were the greatest Patriots of all... and below are their own words.
Here is a little History lesson for you... enjoy!
“IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.”
“Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.”
LLS
Even two of those three listed would probably be enough.... but then I am not “border patrol” - I will be Homeschool Director for the State... easiest job in the entire country. ;^)
What are you on about? I did not do that.
Don't bring in straw-dog arguments.
>>- I will be Homeschool Director for the State... easiest job in the entire country. ;^)<<
Can I be your assistant?
If you can handle that, you're in. ;^)
"The Constitution of the United States of America
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
I cant help you if you cant deduce what I have been trying to say.
Have you ever known anyone you liked that is wrong about something?
Its not beyond the realm of everyday occurrence you know.
I find Mr Norris to be incongruent in his editorial about himself.
I find Mr Norris incongruent in espousing how great our constitution is and than turning around and proposing Tx turn its back on it.
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