Inspired By Brexit, Texas Conservatives Push For ‘Texit’ Secession From United States
The scary thing? Texas Gov. Greg Abbott might be crazy enough to actually give into this hysteria. On Fox News, Abbott seemed to suggest that it was a possibility.
And Abbott has shown signs of pandering to his fringe-right followers since becoming governor. Last year, he earnestly entertained the idea that President Obama was sending federal troops to “invade” Texas under the pretense of a fake military training exercise known as Jade Helm. Allow that to sink in: The Governor of Texas believed the President of the United States was going to attack Texas.
It might go without saying, but Texas seceding from the United States would be a disaster for Texans. Despite all the bluster about the “tyranny” of federal government, Texas residences have gotten used to having roads and bridges and schools. They’ve also grown fond of federal aid dollars when there is a natural disaster. Sen. Ted Cruz, an anti-government conservative from the state, has repeatedly begged Obama to give him emergency aid during times of crisis. All of that money would dry up if Texas decides to go its own way.
But in the face of this, Texas secessionists are undeterred. According to their own count, they’ve convinced over 250,000 people to sign a petition asking that the chance to leave the United States be put to a statewide vote. Incidentally, you now have a handy list of the dumbest 250,000 people in the state.
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