[avacado]

"I recall seeing an email (I'm not certain of its accuracy) that showed how Texas could be self-sufficient on Day One if she seceded."

We are about the 15th largest economy in the world based on GDP. We have the most Fortune 500 companies than any other state.

"If you do it, I'll be at your consulate in Illinois the day it opens to apply for a visa."

A visa? Oh no, no, no... We'll have to start you off with a guest worker permit first! LOL!

[WesA]

I’m for secession as well...there are a whole lot of us that are I bet. It is a constitutional right, correct?

[Mr. Silverback]

Hey, even if it’s a real guest worker program (come, work, go home) I’d still take it, the way Illinois is headed.

[smith288]

If you leave, you will have to contend with Austin as your jackball leftist city trying to push this sort of bs through your government. Good luck against them... The Berkley of Tejas.