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Texas Governor Rick Perry Threatens Secession From The Union (Austin, Texas Tea Party)
Buisness Insider.com ^
| Apr. 16, 2009, 10:42 AM
| Joe Weisenthal
Posted on 04/16/2009 8:34:49 AM PDT by lewisglad
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:34:50 AM PDT
by
lewisglad
To: lewisglad
i must be the only one who doesnt like the idea of states seceding...
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:36:03 AM PDT
by
cdchik123
To: lewisglad
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!
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:37:50 AM PDT
by
wk4bush2004
(SARAH PALIN, 2012!!!!!!!)
To: cdchik123
Is this part of his 2012 campaign for President already? :)
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:37:57 AM PDT
by
lewisglad
To: cdchik123
The question of whether or not Texas, or any other state, may secede was settled at Appomatax Court House in 1865.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:38:41 AM PDT
by
bobjam
To: lewisglad
I like this governor. He has guts.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:39:56 AM PDT
by
ZULU
(Obamanation of Desolation is President. Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam.)
To: wk4bush2004
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 Washingtons 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/
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:40:10 AM PDT
by
lewisglad
To: lewisglad
Looks like I should consider relocating to Texas..........
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:41:22 AM PDT
by
day10
(Integrity has no need of rules.)
To: bobjam
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.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:41:48 AM PDT
by
lafroste
(gravity is not a force. See my profile to read my novel absolutely free (I know, beyond shameless))
To: ZULU
To: day10
Palin/Perry 2012?
To: lewisglad
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:45:03 AM PDT
by
gathersnomoss
(General George Patton had it right.)
To: lafroste
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?
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:45:38 AM PDT
by
DivaDelMar
(CRAm member-- (Conservative Republicans Against mcCain) Think you're entitled to my vote? CRAm It!!!)
To: lafroste
Actually, in Texas case it wasnt. They joined the Union on the condition that they have the right to secede at will. Its in their constitution.
A common misperception - it is not in our current constitution or any prior constitution of Texas.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:46:26 AM PDT
by
TexasAg
To: cdchik123
>>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.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:47:44 AM PDT
by
gondramB
To: gathersnomoss
To: cdchik123
No, this talk will get you labeled as a fringe and it will stick, and the MSNM will have won.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:48:47 AM PDT
by
org.whodat
(Auto unions bad: Machinists union good=Hypocrisy)
To: org.whodat
Just look at the fringe posts.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:50:15 AM PDT
by
org.whodat
(Auto unions bad: Machinists union good=Hypocrisy)
To: lewisglad
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..
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:51:08 AM PDT
by
PLD
To: lafroste
"Actually, in Texas case it wasnt. They joined the Union on the condition that they have the right to secede at will. Its in their constitution." Are you kidding, is [that] true?!!?
OMG.
Some incredible foresight, by someone.
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posted on
04/16/2009 8:51:22 AM PDT
by
Landru
(Arghh, they're trapped in my colon like spackle or paste.)
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