We lived in Arlington for nearly 4 years in the 70s. Both my sons were born in Texas. Loved it there. Would go back in a minute — especially if the Big S happens.
After losing his 3rd run for Congress, Tennessean Davey Crockett delivered the shortest concession speech in history: “Ya’ll can go to hell. I’m going to Texas.” We all know what happened at the Alamo.
Something equally momentous happened at the Alamo on April 15th, 2009
While that earlier action was a tragedy, THAT battle set the stage for the success at San Jacinto a bit later and the Republic of Texas was on the way.
Might I suggest that the next rally take place at the San Jacinto Monument — after Texas tells Washington to “go to hell.”
Wonder how fast illegal immigration and drug trade would evaporate with Texas the nation?
That, sir, is a wonderful idea!
Wouldn't be surprised if the ghost of Santa Anna still hangs out there - still wearing a dress!
Or maybe that's just Gov. Perry's next Dimocrat opponent...
The order of the statement was reversed, if I recall correctly, "As for me, I'm going to Texas... as for y'all, you can go to hell." He was a Whig who had had enough of Democrats. We're all sympathetic to that.