Texas Governor Rick Perry Threatens Secession From The Union (Austin, Texas Tea Party)

Buisness Insider.com ^ | Apr. 16, 2009, 10:42 AM | Joe Weisenthal

[lewisglad]

Speaking at an anti-tax protest yesterday, the Texas governor brought up the fact that Texas had the right to secede from the union if thing in Washington got bad enough.

Now before we go further, let's set a little background:

Texans are fiercely prideful. You've probably seen the phrase "Don't Mess with Texas" before. It was originally meant to be an anti-littering slogan, but Texans have turned the phrase into a catch-all statement of the state's independent spirit.

Texans like to talk about independence and the fact that it's been part of six countries in its history.

That being said, it might be fun to daydream about what an independent Texas state would be like.There's a whole host of great country songs that could be its national anthem. Like, perhaps, Waltz Across Texas or All My Exes Live in Texas.

If it did secede, we hope that they can come up with something regarding Texas atheletics, so that the football teams can still participate in the NCAA. It'd be boring for the University of Texas (disclosure: my alma matter) to just beat up on Texas A&M every Saturday.

Here's one thing we do know. An independent nation of Texas would be energy independent.

Specifically, with respect to the supply of Oil and Gas. Would an independent Texas be able to produce enough oil and gas to serve its own population, with some left over for export ? Indeed it would. In fact, Texas produces more oil than any other state and accounts for 19.7% of total US output. Texas also produces more than 30% of US natural gas supply. Texas does consume a goodly portion of its own oil output, about 75% of what it produces. But, it only consumes half of its own natural gas production.

[cdchik123]

i must be the only one who doesnt like the idea of states seceding...

[wk4bush2004]

If the liberals’ socialist tyranny continues, I’d say, go for it!

We could be energy independent, secure the border, deport every single illegal immigrant and declare ENGLISH as our official language!

[lewisglad]

Is this part of his 2012 campaign for President already? :)

[bobjam]

The question of whether or not Texas, or any other state, may secede was settled at Appomatax Court House in 1865.

[ZULU]

I like this governor. He has guts.

[lewisglad]

It appears Texas is about to join states such as Oklahoma, Indiana, and South Dakota in the 10th Amendment craze that is sweeping the nation. These states and others are introducing, and in some cases now passing, Resolutions of Sovereignty. The 10th Amendment to the Constitution is quite simple, and declares: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. In populist terms, these declarations are currently expressions of public disgust at Washington’s behavior in the wake of the financial crisis. While this may seem quaint, these declarations are legal platforms for future secession from the Union. http://gregor.us/oil/the-oil-and-gas-republic-of-texas/

[day10]

Looks like I should consider relocating to Texas..........

[lafroste]

Actually, in Texas’ case it wasn’t. They joined the Union on the condition that they have the right to secede at will. It’s in their constitution.

[lewisglad]

[lewisglad]

Palin/Perry 2012?

[gathersnomoss]

Check out Palins’ grip.

[DivaDelMar]

Praise God. Perhaps those of us who’ve had more than enough of Barry O’s Communism should establish residence in Texas before they secede.

I promise to bring my guns, my ammunition, my money, and my fighting, contributing, God-fearing spirit with me. Do you think they’d let this “Damn Yankee” move in?

[TexasAg]

Actually, in Texas’ case it wasn’t. They joined the Union on the condition that they have the right to secede at will. It’s in their constitution.

A common misperception - it is not in our current constitution or any prior constitution of Texas.

[gondramB]

>>i must be the only one who doesnt like the idea of states seceding...<<

I think the headline is misleading - the governor didn’t say he wanted to secede - he said it was a right. Secession exists only as an extreme after all else has failed - not simply after a bad election.

[lewisglad]

[org.whodat]

No, this talk will get you labeled as a fringe and it will stick, and the MSNM will have won.

[org.whodat]

Just look at the fringe posts.

[PLD]

Just remember this liberal media..You are any of your ilk will not be allowed in our country..no Terrorist, no Commies, no Muslims..We won't give these so called special interest groups a chance.we need to let every one know what will be ahead of them if they decide to stay on the outside..just look at the slums of California and the slums of Chicago,New York and any of the liberal run states, that is what will be left over when we leave..the whole country will go to pot..That would be a dream for us kick the trash out of here..Any other State want to join us then they will have to go by our rules..not the rules of Washington..If our politicians want to keep a job they will have to work for the people not for themselves or their commie fellow politicians..If you want to be a citizen of this state you all of you will have to pass a test..and a back ground check..

[Landru]

"Actually, in Texas’ case it wasn’t. They joined the Union on the condition that they have the right to secede at will. It’s in their constitution."

Are you kidding, is [that] true?!!?

OMG.

Some incredible foresight, by someone.