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[jerake]

This just got forwarded to me...I haven't seen it up here before, thought I would share it with all of you.

SUBJECT: Texans will sleep better tonight

> Texans, you have got to love them.
>
>
>
> Please note that Texas is the only state with a legal right to secede
> from the Union. (Reference the Texas-American Annexation Treaty of
> 1848.
>
>
> We Texans love y'all, but we'll have to take action if Kerry wins over
> Bush. We'll miss you too. Texas has given all those complainers
> plenty
> of time to get used to the results of the last election. After seeing
> the whiners along the campaign route, the folks from Texas are
> considering taking matters into their own hands.
>
> Here is what will happen:
>
> #1: If John Kerry becomes President of the United States, Texas will
> immediately secede from the Union.
>
> #2: George W. Bush will become the President of the Republic of
> Texas.
>
> So what does Texas have to do to survive as a Republic?
>
> 1. NASA is just south of Houston, Texas. We will control the space
> industry.
>
> 2. We refine over 85% of the gasoline in the United States.
>
> 3. Defense Industry--we have over 65% of it. The term "Don't mess
> with Texas," will take on a whole new meaning.
>
> 4. Oil - we can supply all the oil that the Republic of Texas will
> need for the next 300 years. Yankee states? Sorry about that.
>
> 5 Natural Gas - again we have all we need and it's too bad about
> those
> northern states. John Kerry will figure out a way to keep them
> warm...
>
> 6. Computer Industry - we currently lead the nation in producing
> computer chips and communications--small places like Texas
> Instruments,
> Dell Computer, EDS, Raytheon, National Semiconductor, Motorola,
> Intel,
> AMD, Atmel, Applied Materials, Ball Semiconductor, Dallas
> Semiconductor,
> Delphi, Nortel, Alcatel, etc, etc. The list goes on and on.
>
> 7. Medical Care - We have the largest research centers for cancer
> research, the best burn centers and the top trauma units in the world,
> as well as other large health centers. Dallas has some of the best
> hospitals in the United States.
>
> 8. We have enough colleges to keep us going: University of Texas,
> Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Rice, SMU, University of Houston, Baylor, UNT
> (University of North Texas), Texas Women's University, etc. Ivy grows
> better in the South anyway
>
> 9. We have a ready supply of workers. We could just open the border
> when we need some more.
>
> 10. We have essential control of the paper industry, plastics,
> insurance, etc.
>
> 11. In case of a foreign invasion, we have the Texas National Guard
> and
> the Texas Air National Guard. We don't have an Army, but since
> everybody down here has at least six rifles and a pile of ammo, we
> can
> raise an Army in 24 hours if we need one. If the situation really
> gets
> bad, we can always call the Department of Public Safety and ask them
> to
> send over Chuck Norris and
> a couple of Texas Rangers.
>
> 12. We are totally self-sufficient in beef, poultry, hogs, and
> several
> types of grain, fruit and vegetables, and let's not forget seafood
> from
> the Gulf. Also, everybody down here knows how to cook them so that
> they
> taste good. Don't need any food.
>
> This just names a few of the items that will keep the Republic of
> Texas
> in good shape. There isn't a thing out there that we need and don't
> have.
>
> Now to the rest of the United States under President Kerry:
>
> Since you won't have the refineries to get gas for your cars, only
> President Kerry will be able to drive around in his big 9 mpg SUV.
> The
> rest of the United States will have to walk or ride bikes.
>
> You won't have any TV as the Space Center in Houston will cut off
> satellite communications.
>
> You won't have any natural gas to heat your homes, but since Mr.
> Kerry
> has predicted global warming, you will not need the gas.
>
> Signed, The People of Texas
>
> P.S. This is not a threatening letter - just a note to give you
> something to think about...BEFORE YOU VOTE THIS NOVEMBER.
>
> SLEEP WELL TONIGHT

[buffman]

Great state but I think they gave up their right to secede when they were readmitted into the Union after the Civil War. It should be in their state constitution.
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[Kimmymac]

Great email, I was sent that from a friend last Spring. Love it.

buffman: We retained the right to secede. Texans don't give up nothing. All we need is a simple majority vote from our Republican controlled legislature. Don't mess with Texas.

If Kerry wins the election the US flag comes down, and I am running the Texas flag up the pole. It will remain until Kerry is impeached and removed from office.
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[I B Squidly]

The 1848 Annexation also allowed Texas to subdivide into four states at a later date.

The last attempt at cessation was settled by force of arms and any constituional right there to was never adjudicated.

The Johnson Space Center may not be Ft Sumner but is a Federal installation paid for with tax dollars from all 50 states.

Still there's something to it but don't be so parochial. If Kerry wins Texas might not be alone.....al Qaida would love it.

[RogerRabbit]

Just in Case

What is your immigration policy?

Can I my military retirement check and SS check be sent there?

I understand that home cost is reasonable
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[CandiM]

I've been trying to move back to Texas for the last three years--I spent part of my growing-up years there (Paris, Lamar County, way far NE corner) and still have family there--I do believe that gives me dual citizenship and, therefore, the critters and I would be there in a heartbeat if need be--

Don't believe it?--Just try me!!--C
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[bergstrom79]

As a native Texan, it's "American first...Texan second". Always will be.

The American flag always flies above the Lone Star flag, and rightly so.

Hey, I'm just glad we aren't still a part of Mexico!

[Woodrow]

The Federal Gov't does not OWN property in Texas. Everything is leased.

[CTW]

I will be packing November 3 if "the world comes to an end". If Bush can't carry Florida I will know there is a conspiracy. If President Bush can't come on tv and tell the American people the truth of this explosives issue and that Kerry is wrong, ...well... CTW

Never Ever Kerry....Forever

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[Tilly]

Avant and Bergstrom ....

Actually, I thought the Texas flag was more properly flown BESIDE the American flag. I believe we're the only state in the Union that has the right to do that ... am I wrong?

[MichaelP]

I have seen this before I really love it!!

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS.

Michael

[Inatizzy]

I had already said this before. Texas could be completely self sustaining as a separate nation.

I've always said it in the past in jest, but for the first time I'm totally serious. I can't see us being under that treasonous Kerry and considering him our CIC. The thought is too revolting.

But never fear......GWB landslide.....

[Kimmymac]

Well, it's not going to happen--Texas will not secede from the Union. Even I couldn't go along with that. If (GOD FORBID) Kerry wins I will not give up my US citizenship. I am not Pee-air Salinger, cutting and running when I don't like the outcome of a situation. I will stay and fight to take my country back, through whatever means necessary.

The flag of these United States will remain in its place. She stands for much more than one president.

Its like soldiers--they swear to defend and uphold the CONSTITUTION. They don't fight for a president. This isn't old Europe, with emperors and kings.

I sometimes forget that my goofin' around gets taken seriously sometimes. Most of the time my tongue is firmly in cheek. Take about 10% of what I say seriously; the rest is just me trying to stay centered in the midst of the brutality this election has become.

But Texas is still a righteous place to live, and I would be pleased to have any of ya'all for neighbors.
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