Texas Governer warns of secession

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The discussion centers on Texas Governor Rick Perry's controversial remarks suggesting that Texas may consider secession from the United States if the federal government continues to disregard the will of the people. Participants debate the implications of such statements, with some arguing that this reflects a broader ideological divide within the Republican Party. The conversation also touches on historical attempts at secession and the current political climate, particularly in relation to the Obama administration. Polls indicate that while a minority of Texans support the idea of secession, the majority would oppose it if put to a vote.

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  • Understanding of U.S. political history, particularly the Civil War and secession.
  • Familiarity with polling data interpretation and public opinion trends.
  • Knowledge of the ideological divisions within the Republican Party.
  • Awareness of media influence on political discourse and public perception.
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  • Research the historical context of Texas secession attempts, including the Civil War.
  • Examine recent polling data on secession sentiments in Texas and other states.
  • Explore the ideological evolution of the Republican Party post-2000 elections.
  • Analyze media coverage of political statements and their impact on public opinion.
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This discussion is beneficial for political analysts, historians, and individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of modern American politics, particularly those examining the intersection of ideology and regional sentiments within the Republican Party.

  • #31
The Texas governor is insane. I have no other way to put it.
 
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Oscar Wilde said:
I expected nothing less from you, Ivan. First, a job well-done on attempting to bash the Palins. I'm just surprised Fox News did not make an appearence in this one, how disappointing.

Let's move on to what is actually relevant here. There is always extreme sentiment. I can't see how the two groups you mention here differ significantly. How do you measure the levels of frustration of these two groups? I would also like you to show Bush's "reckless disregard for Constitutional Law" during his two terms, just for kicks and giggles of course.

Patriot Act, warrantless wiretapping, Guantanamo, the list goes on and on.
 

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