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Don't Mess with (Armed) Texans
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| April 08, 2004
| Dave Kopel
Posted on 04/12/2004 5:13:10 PM PDT by neverdem
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:13:12 PM PDT
by
neverdem
To: fourdeuce82d; archy
BANG
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:14:12 PM PDT
by
neverdem
(Xin loi min oi)
To: dd5339; Vic3O3
Ya'll need to study up on this..
You guys being recent immigrants to The Greater Republic of Texas. BTW... does DD have that 10 gallon hat yet???
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:21:11 PM PDT
by
cavtrooper21
(Yes.. I'm one of those "old guys" in the "funny hats". I served. Did you?)
To: neverdem
Even though the brave men who fought at the Alamo weren't technically Texans--how wonderful it would be if all Texans today were as brave and freedom loving as these men were.
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:21:17 PM PDT
by
basil
(Pro2A Mother's Day Rally 2004. Washington DC--BE THERE! www.2Asisters.org)
To: neverdem
a teary eyed "Hooooooooo AH!"
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:25:39 PM PDT
by
Feckless
To: basil
Bump.
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:26:25 PM PDT
by
RKM
Comment #7 Removed by Moderator
To: neverdem
But the Texans launched a surprise evening attack on Santa Anna's fortified positions. Let's not overstate it. Santa Anna wasn't particularly fortified at San Jacinto having abandoned much of his artillery on the trip east from the Alamo. He had divided his army in an effort to fan out and catch Sam Houston.
And he was busy entertaining the Yellow Rose of Texas in a tent while his army was taking something akin to a siesta. It only took 18 minutes for the Texans to completely route a completely surprised and practically defenseless army. The Mexicans were dead before they knew what hit them.
I doubt there has ever been another such a short but incredibly decisive battle in world history.
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:37:14 PM PDT
by
Dog Gone
To: neverdem
Gonzales Flag
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posted on
04/12/2004 5:45:21 PM PDT
by
deport
(("These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group I have ever seen. It's scary," Kerry said.)
To: Anubus
Where abouts in these States are you coming from and what part[s] of Texas are you visiting? Hope you enjoy and have a nice stay.
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posted on
04/12/2004 6:04:30 PM PDT
by
deport
(("These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group I have ever seen. It's scary," Kerry said.)
To: Anubus
Let the H.A.T. Chapter of Free Republic know if you are going to be near Houston and we can have a "meet & greet".
Houston Area Texans
Eaker
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posted on
04/12/2004 7:52:05 PM PDT
by
Eaker
(That the bright star of Texas shall never be dim while her soil boasts a son to raise rifle or limb.)
To: MeekOneGOP
Texas history ping
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posted on
04/12/2004 9:46:49 PM PDT
by
anymouse
To: neverdem
As a daughter of the Republic of Texas I thank you for the article. It burns me up that little or no mention is made of Texas Independence Day either in our schools or in public but every year they celebrate Fiesta Patrias and Cinco de Mayo like it's going out of style.
Since when did it become a sin to be proud to be a Texan and proud of our heritage?
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posted on
04/12/2004 9:51:57 PM PDT
by
texgal
(end no-fault divorce laws return DUE PROCESS & EQUAL PROTECTION to ALL citizens))
To: *bang_list
Bang_List
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posted on
04/12/2004 10:15:13 PM PDT
by
TERMINATTOR
(Sic semper tyrannis! (Thus always to tyrants!) -John Wilkes Booth)
To: basil
Even though the brave men who fought at the Alamo weren't technically Texans-- Actually they were, or most of them anyway. Texas Independence was declared March 2, 1836, four days before the fall of the Alamo. Even before the declaration, they were citizens of the Mexican province of Tejas. I think the Anglos among them (the majority) preferred "Texican" to "Texan" anyway. The others were known as Tejanos, and still are today as a matter of fact.
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posted on
04/12/2004 11:21:35 PM PDT
by
El Gato
(Federal Judges can twist the Constitution into anything.. Or so they think.)
To: texgal
Since when did it become a sin to be proud to be a Texan and proud of our heritage? Well certainly not in San Antonio. We have a ten day (or so) celebration every year to mark the victory of Houston over Santa Ana. It's called simply Fiesta, and IIRC, it starts this Friday, the 16 of April. It's a real multicultural event. Everything from a place Hermann's Happiness (sponsored by the Son's of Hermann, a German-Texan fraternal organization) to the St. Mary's Oyster bake, which features music from modern rock (or whatever) to oldies rock and roll to country to Tejano and some cross pollinated stuff.
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posted on
04/12/2004 11:27:48 PM PDT
by
El Gato
(Federal Judges can twist the Constitution into anything.. Or so they think.)
To: neverdem; yonif; Yehuda; SJackson; archy; dennisw; American in Israel
Thus, it is especially fitting that The Alamo is opening during Passover week. The reason Jews celebrate the Passover is the same reason that all Americans should remember the Alamo... THIS is the way to maintain one's unique culture in America. It's unfortunate that other cultures hosted by Americans are not quite so supportive.
REMEMBER THE ALAMO.
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posted on
04/13/2004 12:45:44 AM PDT
by
risk
To: neverdem; *bang_list; anymouse; Squantos; Clinger; GeronL; Billie; Slyfox; San Jacinto; ...
Don't Mess with (Armed) Texans 
Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my Texas ping list!. . .don't be shy.
No, you don't HAVE to be a Texan to get on this list!
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posted on
04/13/2004 5:46:19 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Become a monthly donor on FR. No amount is too small and monthly giving is the way to go !)
To: MeekOneGOP; El Gato; Anubus
Thanks for the ping!
El gato, living away from San Antonio for the past 4 years. Sure missed Fiesta in S.A.
Anubus the wild flowers are in full bloom down here in Houston. Blue bonnets are beautiful.
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posted on
04/13/2004 5:52:15 AM PDT
by
kassie
To: texgal
Since when did it become a sin to be proud to be a Texan and proud of our heritage? Since they tried to get Texans to forget their REAL original Lone Star flag.
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posted on
04/13/2004 5:54:30 AM PDT
by
archy
(The darkness will come. It will find you,and it will scare you like you've never been scared before.)
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