Slartibartfast Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Someone hit their goal! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/peacefully-grant-state-texas-withdraw-united-states-america-and-create-its-own-new-government/BmdWCP8B Pot is also close https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/remove-marijuana-federal-controlled-substance-act-and-allow-states-decide-how-they-want-regulate-it/lzSd9fcG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We are a huge state. If given a bit of time we could probably find 25,000 who have seen aliens. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Someone hit their goal! https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/peacefully-grant-state-texas-withdraw-united-states-america-and-create-its-own-new-government/BmdWCP8B Pot is also close https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/remove-marijuana-federal-controlled-substance-act-and-allow-states-decide-how-they-want-regulate-it/lzSd9fcG Do you have to be from Texas to sign it? Maybe these are people who want Texas out. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I wonder how this would work if they secede? Would Texans who are visiting other states need to go home or risk being here illegally? Would the Dallas Cowboys relocate or would they be the first foreign NFL team? Would they need passports to go play other teams? How quickly would the US evacuate the military bases in Texas? What would happen to Texans currently serving in the US military? Is Oklahoma ready to be a border state? :tongue_smilie: Is it weird my mind goes to the really mundane stuff first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Do you have to be from Texas to sign it? Maybe these are people who want Texas out. ;) Doesn't look like it. I see people saying they are from South Carolina, West Virginia, Connecticut, Indiana, Florida, Maryland, and Louisiana have signed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I wonder how this would work if they secede? Would Texans who are visiting other states need to go home or risk being here illegally? Would the Dallas Cowboys relocate or would they be the first foreign NFL team? Would they need passports to go play other teams? How quickly would the US evacuate the military bases in Texas? What would happen to Texans currently serving in the US military? Is Oklahoma ready to be a border state? :tongue_smilie: Is it weird my mind goes to the really mundane stuff first? Well, no husband of mine will be serving in the Texas army, that is for dang sure!!!! (Err...my dh is from Texas and I am from Oklahoma, just to clarify). Not having to deal with the EPA would make evacuating those bases much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Well, no husband of mine will be serving in the Texas army, that is for dang sure!!!! (Err...my dh is from Texas and I am from Oklahoma, just to clarify). Not having to deal with the EPA would make evacuating those bases much easier. :lol: Maybe you should check with him about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Only 22 thousand for pot legalization? I was sure the population of Austin was higher than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Do you have to be from Texas to sign it? Maybe these are people who want Texas out. ;) Oh I will sign that then!! FWIW I am from Oklahoma. I don't make Texas jokes out of anti-cowboy/redneck/hick/funny accents or anything like that. It is a rivalry between the two states. Edited November 12, 2012 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Well, no husband of mine will be serving in the Texas army, that is for dang sure!!!! (Err...my dh is from Texas and I am from Oklahoma, just to clarify). Not having to deal with the EPA would make evacuating those bases much easier. Oh I will sign that then!! FWIW I am from Oklahoma. :D I am from Oklahoma too, but I live in Texas. We should just get out together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Only 22 thousand for pot legalization? I was sure the population of Austin was higher than that. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Only 22 thousand for pot legalization? I was sure the population of Austin was higher than that. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 If Texas becomes a country, will Southern be the official language? I could totally get a job teaching that to Yankees. ;) "Now class, instead of Yous Guys, Texans say ya'll. Repeat after me...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We are a huge state. If given a bit of time we could probably find 25,000 who have seen aliens. :tongue_smilie: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 :D I am from Oklahoma too, but I live in Texas. We should just get out together. Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 If Texas becomes a country, will Southern be the official language? I could totally get a job teaching that to Yankees. ;) "Now class, instead of Yous Guys, Texans say ya'll. Repeat after me...." And polenta should be banned. "It's grits y'all!" mmmmm....grits. I know what I am making for breakfast tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 If Texas becomes a country, will Southern be the official language? I could totally get a job teaching that to Yankees. ;) "Now class, instead of Yous Guys, Texans say ya'll. Repeat after me...." :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Only 22 thousand for pot legalization? I was sure the population of Austin was higher than that. *Exactly* what I was thinking. The university itself could meet the petition's requirements. When does the Chronicle come out? Edited November 12, 2012 by brehon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 We are a huge state. If given a bit of time we could probably find 25,000 who have seen aliens. :tongue_smilie: I don't know ... there's only about 2,000 people in Marfa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Only 22 thousand for pot legalization? I was sure the population of Austin was higher than that. Well, there's lots of folks down there intending to vote for this, but just haven't got up the energy to log on and vote yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Well, there's lots of folks down there intending to vote for this, but just haven't got up the energy to log on and vote yet... Munch on some tortilla chips, put on some Roky Erickson, and think about it for a while first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 The thing about Texas is if you ask us if we should be our own country, the prideful Texan response has to be "yes". It's the whole flying our flag even with the US flag mentally. We sorta see being part of the USA as doing the other 49 states a favor. I mean, where would you guys be without us? We're like half the land mass of the country! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) I've seen two UFOs. Both in my late teens. It might've had something to do with that last petition, though. Edited November 13, 2012 by Shawna in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) If Texas becomes its own country, do I lose my US passport? Do I get deported to the state I haven't lived in since I was a toddler? Where I no longer speak the language or know the local customs and where I know no one? Does the Dream Act apply to me? What's my legal path to US citizenship? Can I apply here or do I have to pay a fine, fly back to Texas and wait to apply for legal entry? Edited November 13, 2012 by kijipt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Does it mean Jerry Jones has a team with no place to play? That's a smack to the economy down there.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 What will happen to Austin!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've seen two UFOs. Both in my late teens. It might've had something to do with that last petition, though. *snort* If Texas becomes it's own country will we need to put up a fence around it? Also, if there is no polenta then what will Texans-of-Italian-Heritage eat with pork chops and rosemary? Will LBJ's remains be sent back to the US? Since it'd be a different contry would that mean a different rule-enforcing body would give all the Tour de France victories back to Lance Armstrong? WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ALAMO?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Only 22 thousand for pot legalization? I was sure the population of Austin was higher than that. :lol: :lol: :lol: I know, right!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 The thing about Texas is if you ask us if we should be our own country, the prideful Texan response has to be "yes". It's the whole flying our flag even with the US flag mentally. We sorta see being part of the USA as doing the other 49 states a favor. I mean, where would you guys be without us? We're like half the land mass of the country! :tongue_smilie: Yup. Lily is memorizing the countries in N America. The first day I asked her if she knew any of the countries, her first response without hesitation was, "Texas!" When I pointed out TX is only a state, she looked incredulous and asked, "Are you sure???" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 *snort* If Texas becomes it's own country will we need to put up a fence around it? Also, if there is no polenta then what will Texans-of-Italian-Heritage eat with pork chops and rosemary? Will LBJ's remains be sent back to the US? Since it'd be a different contry would that mean a different rule-enforcing body would give all the Tour de France victories back to Lance Armstrong? WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ALAMO?!?!?! It's too much to wrap my head around. I've got plans for a book, though. I've got a hypothetical list of things I'll need to smuggle in if we can't make it out before the fence is put up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Well, there's lots of folks down there intending to vote for this, but just haven't got up the energy to log on and vote yet... Perhaps they could be enticed if there were a free pizza delivery with each vote. :D Yup. Lily is memorizing the countries in N America. The first day I asked her if she knew any of the countries, her first response without hesitation was, "Texas!" When I pointed out TX is only a state, she looked incredulous and asked, "Are you sure???" :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 God I LOVE Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yup. Lily is memorizing the countries in N America. The first day I asked her if she knew any of the countries, her first response without hesitation was, "Texas!" When I pointed out TX is only a state, she looked incredulous and asked, "Are you sure???" The first time I drove through the checkpoint between New Mexico* and Texas, I got rattled and when the border guard asked me my nationality, I said "Texan." He laughed at me. :glare: Since it'd be a different contry would that mean a different rule-enforcing body would give all the Tour de France victories back to Lance Armstrong? Yes, and then Lance would be made God-King of Austin. Oh wait.... *Yes, New Mexico. There's a checkpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 The first time I drove through the checkpoint between New Mexico* and Texas, I got rattled and when the border guard asked me my nationality, I said "Texan." He laughed at me. :glare: When my family drove through there (caravan style, a bunch of us) my sister tried to pay them, she thought it was a toll booth. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 It's too much to wrap my head around. I've got plans for a book, though. I've got a hypothetical list of things I'll need to smuggle in if we can't make it out before the fence is put up. Or we can just drive through Mexico via San Diego, go up into Texas and drop stuff off that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Or we can just drive through Mexico via San Diego, go up into Texas and drop stuff off that way. I can't even imagine. We once drove from Austin to Big Bend. I thought we would never get there. I guess we'll go north. I hope our Texas birth certificates don't slow the process down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm just wondering what the Texan money would look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm just wondering what the Texan money would look like. Maybe a picture of Larry Hagman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm just wondering what the Texan money would look like. No paper money. They would trade jars of oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I was thinking Tom Landry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 No paper money. They would trade jars of oil. I'm going to need a bigger purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 If Texas secedes then the Bama/A&M game doesn't count?? I'll sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 If Texas becomes its own country, do I lose my US passport? Do I get deported to the state I haven't lived in since I was a toddler? Where I no longer speak the language or know the local customs and where I know no one? Does the Dream Act apply to me? What's my legal path to US citizenship? Can I apply here or do I have to pay a fine, fly back to Texas and wait to apply for legal entry? If you don't run on back over here and claim your legal Texan status, (and I can't imagine why you wouldn't) then we don't want you back anyway! So there! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 If Texas secedes then the Bama/A&M game doesn't count?? I'll sign. Oh it still counts!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Ok, let's get something straight. It's not POLENTA, and it's not GRITS. It's Corn Meal Mush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Do you have to be from Texas to sign it? Maybe these are people who want Texas out. ;) HEY! Not nice- and I'm telling your dh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I don't know ... there's only about 2,000 people in Marfa. I've seen the lights!!! Soooo creepy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Doesn't look like it. I see people saying they are from South Carolina, West Virginia, Connecticut, Indiana, Florida, Maryland, and Louisiana have signed it. Mrs. Basil- those states have their own petitions for secession. If Texas secedes then the Bama/A&M game doesn't count?? I'll sign. Oh, it counts. It counts big! We Won. You lost. Bwahahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 HEY! Not nice- and I'm telling your dh! Oh, he knows! I mentioned that we BOTH went to OU, yes? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Ok, let's get something straight. It's not POLENTA, and it's not GRITS. It's Corn Meal Mush! Grits and cornmeal mush are made from different types of corn. Grits are also a coarser grind. Cornmeal mush and polenta are similar though. Edited November 13, 2012 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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