So what do the other 25.5 million Texans want to do? Is anyone going to ask them? I find it annoyingly interesting that even though more than 62 million Americans voted for Barack Obama in this last election the only voices being heard at the moment are the less than 50,000 across 20 states calling for secession. That’s like having 600 children where two of them are acting up – and giving only those two all the attention.
But let’s say for the sake of argument that these nut-jobs get their way. What will this tantrum actually get them?
In the case of Texas it could get them this:
*Instant closure of all federal buildings and programs.
*Stopping of all SSI, unemployment and Medicare benefits.
*Federally backed business loans called in.
*Utilities (gas, electricity and water) connected to any federally-owned station shut down.
*Federally-owned lands such as National Parks closed until after sale/disbursement of property.
*All military bases closed and non-residents recalled.
*All federal prisons closed – non-resident prisoners moved elsewhere. Jailed Texans released.
*Hospitals, schools, Universities, research centers receiving federal grants closed.
*All Post Offices shut down.
*Trucking Industry to negotiate separate trade agreements with US before commerce can resume.
*Passports needed to enter neighbouring states.
*Federally subsidized cell towers.telephone lines shut down.
*Federal/military tolls/roadblocks set up at each major road leading in and out of Texas.
*All federally backed emergency services (fire, search and rescue, highway patrol) shut down.
*End of all farm subsidies.
*End of safe FDA regulation of dairy and cattle.
*All Texas-born military personnel relieved of duty and sent home (to join the now continually growing unemployment line).
Neither Red Cross nor FEMA would be among the first responders in the event of any future emergency (hurricane, tornado, inland fire, oil spill, etc.).
The federal government would no longer regulate commerce, banking, insurance, OSHA policies to see the people get a fair deal.
Be careful what you wish for Texas. The rest of us just might give it to you and take our funds back. We can always use some extra cash.
Feel free to add to the list -
November 16, 2012 at 11:02 am
Actually one or more of the military installations in Texas could be moved here to Michigan. That would seriously boost employment rates here. And lots of federal money wasted on those idiots in Texas could be better spent in those states where the citizens actually like the US.
November 16, 2012 at 5:50 pm
The numbers are growing. There are over 100,000 now in Texas alone who want to leave the union. Go for it. More “stuff” for me! I just saw a list of states that showed how much money each one gets from the federal government compared to what they pay in. Shockingly (not) the biggest takers are all colored a purty red. Run along, all you racists. Let’s see just how long you can last without us. Maybe Mitt will loan you some money, and when you can’t pay up he and Lady Ann will finally have their very own country to rule. Idiots.
November 16, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Well the numbers may be growing but in order to clear a majority they still have 12.75 (give or take a few thousand) million signatures to go. I can be wrong of course but I find it difficult to grasp two concepts:
1. That there are really that many crazies in Texas.
2. That 12.75 million Texans can agree on anything.
On the other hand – if they promise to take the Bush family with them I’ll sign the petition myself!
Maybe that’s what we (on the outside) should do – start a petition to request Texas leave the union – I’m guessing our petition would be bigger, faster.
November 18, 2012 at 6:54 am
Go vote.
An article in the Los Angeles Times is promoting Palin for President. The Sea of Pee has voted so much that it looks like people want Palin. Go vote so the poll shows all opinions and not just the C4P loonies.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-allen-palin-for-president-20121118,0,1525685.story?fb_ref=fb_widget
November 18, 2012 at 7:49 am
Done! Thanks for the link! The writer of that article seems completely unaware that Palin has done not one thing to advance her party, her state or humanity since quitting her governorship. Some servant’s heart, eh?