As far as the rest of the world cares. It's not another Bush.
Pretty soon people may actually be happy to see Americans do something instead of sighing then putting on a fake smile when you walk over.
It's just hard to see America cry woe is me when a good man steps up to the plate after calling in a superstar idiot for 2 terms.
If blown out of proportion economic woes are the worst of your problems you should be happy.
It's kinda amusing seeing americans run around all silly shouting doomsday over these issues.
Borrowing money from schools isn't maintaining a balanced budget.
a rather large portion of the military is from texas, I don't have numbers but from what I understand its more then any other state, getting the military to stomp them if they decide to secede would be complicated.
thankfully we aren't really looking to secede, its just some folks trolling for attention
Proud member of the zero infraction club (lets see how long this can last =)
Not particularly. Depending on how many hold the Union as more important than a new Texan republic.
But as said, it might be beneficial if Texas and the other Southern states seceded. It would certainly save a lot of federal tax dollars.
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Please. The Amendment That Never Was is hardly valid.
Originally Posted by Marjane Satrapi
Do no conservatives realize that congress has been republican this whole time, and that congress holds the money bags?
http://www.google.com/publicdata/exp...oyment+rate+us
Unemployment rate is improving at least.
So I don't think the US is going downhill.
For now.
Personally, I don't care if it does. I don't have much in common socially or politically with most Americans and the ideas that they value.
I feel that religion is a scourge upon mankind. Lol, republicans!
I don't believe in affirmative action. It's not "reverse-racism". It is racism. Lol, democrats!
I don't support the Patriot act / TSA. LOL, both parties.
Gitmo? It's not torture, when we do it!
Spoken like statist. It's entirely valid. The federal government's powers are enumerated. Why do some people want a far reaching central government?
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Senate and executive have to approve.
The 10th Amendment has very rarely cropped up in terms of Federal rulings, because by and large the federal governments actions tend to be in line with its enumerated or implied powers. As regards secession, the Founders stated that the Union is 'perpetual'; implying one-way.
Because a far reaching government is an effective government. I'm a history major, and am all too aware of the failings of a government too hampered in its abilities.
Originally Posted by Marjane Satrapi
You're insane. Texas is the second biggest economy in the Union and the biggest economy that isn't going bankrupt. They're a technology giant in the world. I propose we just get rid of Alabama. Sell it to Mexico or some shit for laughs.
The fact that it's an Amendment to the Constitution should speak to its validity... if that doesn't, I'm not sure what test you would use before you called it "valid".Please. The Amendment That Never Was is hardly valid.
Unlike the general welfare clause, which is a single sentence in the Constitution but liberals love to shriek about every time something is claimed unconstitutional.
Tin foil hat time children! Do all Americans hate there leaders this much?
Why is the thread still opened? And yes you can bash your own Nation which most people here are doing.WHEN POSTING...
...keep in mind the post contents/subjects that are not allowed:
- Nationalism and nation bashing
- Conspiracies
Last edited by Airwaves; 2012-11-11 at 10:34 PM.
Aye mate