Posted on 03/02/2010 12:27:51 PM PST by Texas Peartree
As everyone knows, things are bigger in Texas. History lessons are bigger, too. 174 years ago today the citizens of Mexican Texas declared their independence from Mexico and her promise-breaking President Antonio López de Santa Anna. The Texans were tired of interference from a distant capital, and wanted to be left alone to manage their own affairs.
The Republic of Texas (1836 to 1845) was born in battle, like the less important American and French Revolutions. Unlike those wars, and in keeping with the theme of Texas pride, we staged the most poignant battle in human history: The Battle of the Alamo. Those brave 182 men could have easily escaped the Mexican Army, but chose to stay and die in the citadel so that other Texans could be free to live as they saw fit. After the massacre was known, Texan patriots rallied. Soon the battle cry of “Remember the Alamo!” was shouted in victory a few miles from my house at the Battle of San Jacinto.
As we all reflect upon the important contributions of our nation's only well-run large state, it is important that we not lose focus on some important lessons. Hatred for a distant despotism, love of faith and sacrifice, and an entrepreneurial spirit energized great men like Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Stephen F. Austin. Much has changed, but what has not changed is the debt we owe to the men and women who fought to make us free.
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You ever wonder why Texas joined the union?
You ever wonder why Texas joined the union?
Yes, when oil prices are high I do wonder.
As a Tennessean who grew up 2 miles from Sam Houston’s home in Tennessee, I say, You are welcome.......
As a Tennessean who grew up 2 miles from Sam Houston’s home in Tennessee, I say, You are welcome.......
Thank you. The Vols were key to eventual victory. Especially Sam Houston.
I went to the Key Club convention in Houston in 1974. We made a special trip to the Alamo. What a feeling to be there.
I went to the Key Club convention in Houston in 1974. We made a special trip to the Alamo. What a feeling to be there.
BEST decision I ever made:
Throwing all my possessions into the back of my jeep and driving 1200 miles from NC to Texas in order to start my life over.....
Would someone propose a law that any new people who enter Texas are not left wing loons who destroy all that is good in Texas by turning it into another New Jersey.
Hey Texas Peartree, come on over to Virginia and let me show you Yorktown. You know the battle that defeated the British and secured Americas independence. Unlike the Alamo, we won our battle.
“Hey Texas Peartree, come on over to Virginia and let me show you Yorktown. You know the battle that defeated the British and secured Americas independence. Unlike the Alamo, we won our battle.”
Say, didn’t Virginia also vote for Obama? We won our fair share of battles, too. Ask Robert E. Lee what he thought of Texas’ soldiers. The Battle of San Jacinto was right after the Alamo.
I lived in Virginia for my first post-law school job, and it is great.
I understand Texas was broke at the time, but dang-—why did Texas have to sell some of the best ski slopes to the US?
Also, didn’t the French prevent the evacuation of the British at Yorktown (vaguely remembering from school)? If we had had an assist at the Alamo, maybe we’d have won there, too.
Right you are, Texas Peartree...
Say, didn’t Virginia also vote for Obama? We won our fair share of battles, too. Ask Robert E. Lee what he thought of Texas’ soldiers. The Battle of San Jacinto was right after the Alamo.
Thought that would get a rise. As I recall Bobby Lee was a Virginian and he did have a good opinion of Texans. Likewise North Carolinians. Just thought you needed your Texas cage rattled a little. Groove on Texas Peartree.
Also, didn’t the French prevent the evacuation of the British at Yorktown (vaguely remembering from school)?
Another Virginia triumph, getting the French to fight.
No worries, equalitybeforethelaw. We Texans need our egos checked from time to time.
No worries, equalitybeforethelaw. We Texans need our egos checked from time to time.
None intended - just fun. Now if you are a Dallas Cowboys fan we are going to go to fist city.
The greatest team to ever step foot on a football field. And I can see why you're jealous. LOL!
Now THAT is an accomplishment!!!!!!!!!!!
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