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In reply to the discussion: Texas secessionists feel more emboldened than ever [View all]TwilightZone
(28,835 posts)40. DU thinks Texans are all one monolithic bloc.
Not all of DU, of course, but nuance and context aren't exactly our strong suits.
We can stereotype as well as anyone, though!
I also wish people would understand that this is never going to happen.
First, it's settled law and has been since 1869.
Second, because the actual support in the state has always been pretty low, usually in the 10-15% range. You can get 10% of people to agree to almost anything. These secessionist clowns are a small minority, but a loud one.
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Cut him some slack, his speech was way more convincing in the original Russian (Nt)
FreepFryer
Nov 2023
#7
LOL.... Idiots. This is not going to happen, this is the silliest thing I've read lately.
ashredux
Nov 2023
#9
Also no entrance into the US without a passport (which should never be granted) not to mention the
cstanleytech
Nov 2023
#14
So when this happens all Texans now residing in other states will be immediately deported?
DBoon
Nov 2023
#26
We just left the state (for blue pastures) for good in September. I'll enjoy watching this shitshow from the outside.
Scalded Nun
Nov 2023
#34
It would be worth leaving this hell hole just to see how quick they could turn it into "road warrior."
marble falls
Nov 2023
#41