Posted on 11/08/2021 2:14:32 PM PST by RandFan
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said that Texas should secede if Democrats "fundamentally" destroy the U.S. but added that "he is not ready to give up on America yet."
"If the Democrats end the filibuster, if they fundamentally destroy the country, if they pack the Supreme Court, if they make D.C. a state, if they federalize elections if they massively expand voter fraud there may come a point where it's hopeless," Cruz said while speaking at an event at Texas A&M last month.
The Republican senator was responding to a question posed by a student in the crowd who asked him how he felt about the Texas secessionist movement.
"I think Texas has a responsibility to the country, and I'm not ready to give up on America. I love this country," he said.
He also added that Texas has an added responsibility to the U.S. as it is currently "an amazing force keeping America from going off the cliff" and "keeping America grounded in the values that built this country."
However, he emphasized that the country isn't at that point where Texas would secede and while he doesn't support the movement, he "understands the sentiment behind it."
"We're not there yet, and if there comes a point where it's hopeless, then I think we take NASA, we take the military, we take the oil," the Texan said.
He jokingly added that popular podcaster Joe Rogan would be president of the newly formed state if it were independent.
The Texas Nationalist Movement or "Texit" has said their mission is "to secure and protect the political, cultural and economic independence of the nation of Texas and to restore and protect a constitutional Republic and the inherent rights of the people of Texas."
The movement's official website stated that this "means that Texans determine our own laws and not 2.5 million unelected bureaucrats in Washington. It means that we get a government that begins and ends at the borders of Texas."
Biden has already turned a lot of those Blue Counties Red.
Not likely I admit. But you’re assuming fair weather. If social security and Medicare go bust and the government defaults on the debt, I can foresee a movement coming to do it.
From Maryland? Be prepared for a culture shock (not in a bad way) ;)
I’m fine with it. The following words will never escape my lips: “That’s not how we do things where I’m from!”
As a Texas native I would have no objection to the United States of Texas as long as it adopted the existing Constitution in toto. That might not seem ideal to those of us who would really like to see certain wording clarified with the opportunity presented, but it would be best to trespass on the Oath as lightly as possible by continuing to uphold every jot and tittle of the existing Constitution. Then possibly later we could amend it by due process.
I disagree. But I relish the fight if it comes to blows, so I hope you are correct.
Hit piece? It makes Cruz look sane.
Are you daft? Post secession Texas would collect federal taxes instead of DC. Wow, that was easy.
Ok sit-to-pee now go away little girl...
Texas could raise and army 3 or 4 times the size of the USA overnight. They would have to turn some away...
So? A lot of scores to settle....
Well without the Jane Fonda DOE the Republic of Texas would have about 10 nuclear power plants in 10 years...
No it's not "silly". But you are a silly bootlicking jacka$$.
I will be joining the Republic Navy....
If the US breaks up neither half would be in any position to counter China, and neither would be too happy about China becoming top country.
Wait, most “smart” Freepers say China can’t take on tiny Taiwan but they are worried the PLA-N is going to invade and take over the entire N.A. continent? I come here for the comedic relief... <:-O
No, that’s a myth. Texas can break into 5 separate states if it wishes, though.
Built by who?
Texans would build Texas nuclear plants. Are you OK?
I'm fine. I have questions about your rationality.
What engineering company in Texas has experience building one nuclear power plant recently, much less able to build 10 in 10 years.
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