One state out of 50 leaving is not going to destroy America. We’re hypocrites if we tell the Soviets to respect the breakaway republics of Georgia, Latvia, Estonia, etc. but then tell Texas “no, you can’t leave”.
We can leave without firing a shot if we just get the will to do it. We’ll negotiate a settlement to America’s investment in Texas (military, currency, etc.) and set a date to become independent.
Think of it like a divorce. Or think of it like a corporation divesting one of their stronger assets. I’ve worked for two major companies and both went through break-ups. It’s a little painful but it all works itself out. We just have to lose this mindset that Washington dictates all the terms.
Yup, and the Czechs and Slovaks showed us how to do it peacefully, as well. It doesn’t even have to be rancorous - the two countries still trade with each other and back up the other’s military forces.
Even more amusingly, the United Nations does *not* recognize annexation as an instrument of national policy and might find themselves compelled to step in and assist Texas against the US.
Send all the illegal aliens there.