Texas is as capable to secede from the union as any other state. Idaho, New York, or Ohio for example, could secede if they wanted. Texas’ constitution binds them to the “United States Constitution”, not to any branches of our government like every other state constitution. Texas would probably be able to sustain themselves, for awhile, but due to our ever-burdensome federal government, they would be stopped violently from ever attempting secession. Texas, you’re not that special.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting 43 and Gov. Perry several times. I have to say they are both two of the nicest, down to earth, principled guys you could ever meet.
Dems would love that ticket as well. You have Perry who advocated for secession who would want to then run for the highest office in the Union that he just threatened to leave and Barbour calling himself a “red neck” on national television and being proud of it. Not to mention saying that growing up during the Jim Crow era wasn’t “all that bad”. Too many examples to list. President Obama might not carry a single county in OK, but this “dream ticket” would never carry a single county in NY and 99% of the rest of the Northeast.
@ ManhattanClam: Unfortunately you do have a point. Perhaps there still are people in our great nation still too racist to elect a white man from The South. Perry wasn’t truly advocating secession and Barbour has done a great job both as Gov. and RNC Chairman. But yes; Obama’s propaganda team would have an easy time with sound bites and attack ads.
@Kipper: Haha please you can’t expect me to be that naive. “Perry wasn’t truly advocating secession” seriously man it doesn’t take a genius to listen to the press conferences, interviews, etc to figure out what he would want to do. As for Barbour, I’m sure he’s proud of being Gov. of a state that ranks #1 in poverty and obesity as well as the shittiest public school system in the country. Yes, he did help take back the House in ’94. He’ll be remembered for ushering in a new majority that helped lead to a government shutdown. Great track record.
ATX. Liberal Southwest Command. But Rick Perry still being a champ. TFM.
13 years ago at 9:46 pmRick Perry is a principled, conservative Texas Aggie. That’s why he’s able to hold down the fort in that liberal cesspool.
13 years ago at 2:54 amRick Perry is an asinine prick. Wanting to secede from America. NF.
13 years ago at 10:03 pmI have personally met Governor Rick Perry and he is by far the most frat member of our government. Following in George W’s footsteps. TFM
13 years ago at 10:17 pmTexas having the resources and ability to potentially be its own country? TFM.
13 years ago at 11:37 pmFirst of all, he said it jokingly you ignorant fuck. Secondly, show respect to your future president.
13 years ago at 12:45 amD, Texas was it’s own country. Then America decided it wanted it.
13 years ago at 12:49 amTexas is as capable to secede from the union as any other state. Idaho, New York, or Ohio for example, could secede if they wanted. Texas’ constitution binds them to the “United States Constitution”, not to any branches of our government like every other state constitution. Texas would probably be able to sustain themselves, for awhile, but due to our ever-burdensome federal government, they would be stopped violently from ever attempting secession. Texas, you’re not that special.
13 years ago at 1:45 amI’ve had the pleasure of meeting 43 and Gov. Perry several times. I have to say they are both two of the nicest, down to earth, principled guys you could ever meet.
13 years ago at 10:08 amRick Perry / Haley Barbour 2012? Will the USA pull a TFM?
13 years ago at 11:55 pmMy ideal ticket as well.
13 years ago at 10:02 amDems would love that ticket as well. You have Perry who advocated for secession who would want to then run for the highest office in the Union that he just threatened to leave and Barbour calling himself a “red neck” on national television and being proud of it. Not to mention saying that growing up during the Jim Crow era wasn’t “all that bad”. Too many examples to list. President Obama might not carry a single county in OK, but this “dream ticket” would never carry a single county in NY and 99% of the rest of the Northeast.
13 years ago at 12:06 pmNoone cares about the northeast “bra” how about you go suck an Obama dick
13 years ago at 4:57 pmNow now Johnny Reb remember what your “Mama” taught you about proper southern manners…
13 years ago at 6:13 pm@ ManhattanClam: Unfortunately you do have a point. Perhaps there still are people in our great nation still too racist to elect a white man from The South. Perry wasn’t truly advocating secession and Barbour has done a great job both as Gov. and RNC Chairman. But yes; Obama’s propaganda team would have an easy time with sound bites and attack ads.
13 years ago at 9:55 pm@Kipper: Haha please you can’t expect me to be that naive. “Perry wasn’t truly advocating secession” seriously man it doesn’t take a genius to listen to the press conferences, interviews, etc to figure out what he would want to do. As for Barbour, I’m sure he’s proud of being Gov. of a state that ranks #1 in poverty and obesity as well as the shittiest public school system in the country. Yes, he did help take back the House in ’94. He’ll be remembered for ushering in a new majority that helped lead to a government shutdown. Great track record.
13 years ago at 12:06 pm