Damned Texans

[Thumpalumpacus]

If you think I'm exaggerating, you have obviously not travelled extensively. If anything I'm downplaying things. Take a stroll down main street, Jalalabad, and then we'll talk.

I lived at 43 Zafar St in Teheran for four years, and I do think you're exaggerating. I don't know if my address qualifies me to talk with you.

I didn't realize this site was about politics...perhaps the name should be changed. I try to respect others religious beliefs, even though, frankly, very religious people creep me out. It seems that respect isn't a part of the paradigm here. Shame.

I like this forum precisely because it doesn't restrict itself to discussing unicorns or gods.

And I think I speak for quite a few here when I say that I'm comfortable respecting religious people so long as they don't shove their shit down my throat. Certainly there are some here, notably the OP, who are vociferous in their antitheism. Me, I'm fine with that. There's room for all at the table ... except assholes.

Now's the time when I should slink away from the table.

Finally, I saw a few people suggest Texas secede. We'd love to- we'd be absolutely fine. Texas gives the federal government more than it takes. Funny how NOT ONE SINGLE liberal state is financially solvent. Must be a coincidence. But back to secession...if you know anything at all, you will pray we don't. Trust me or not on this...but a little honest research into the matter might make your panties crawl right up your sphincter. Then again, liberals only believe what they really really want to be true, so it's wasted breath.

Cheers!

Well, I'm a somewhat conservative Texan -- Hill Country, west of Austin, Just Outside of Weird® -- and the view here is a little different, from what I gather. Secessionist feelings are tiny. I get what you're saying about finances, we give more into the Treasury than we draw, but let's face it, that is not the calling-card of the secessionistas; they appeal to pride and local patriotism. Were Texas to secede, my life wouldn't be very different one way or the other. That's because Abbott and the rest of the knuckleheads are still a layer of government above that which affects me. You like Abbott? Well, it's a crazy world, can't say I understand your sentiments but more power to you ... I think he's a twatwaffle, and I'm happier with him as a state governor than I think I would be with him presiding over an independant nation -- if he could manage that at all. I don't think he could lead a squad to the latrine if they had amoebic dysentery.

The largest effect it would have on America at large is that they'd have to count fewer votes for Republicans when tallying Electoral College votes.

Lastly, one Air Force veteran to another, thanks for your service (what'd you fly, where were you stationed?) -- and one musician to another, glad to meetcha --and welcome to the boards.