Everybody would wanna move to Texas!

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Apr 29, 2009

by Richard Geno

If there truly was a nation called Texas run under the principles of the original Constitution and a remainder of the United States moving in the direction it is currently headed, there would a massive immigration to the new state of Texas. Assuming Texas would accept the large immigration movement from other U.S. states, there would be a construction and real estate boom in Texas like the world has never seen before.

Despite melt-your-sidewalk hot summers in most of the state, people would want to move there in droves. The air conditioning business would be another growth industry. For those who think there is just too much desert land in the state of Texas, one only has to look at what the nation of Israel has done with sand. Israel has done it without any natural resources; Texas has oil.

Within a very few years, Texas would become what the new burgeoning country of the American colonies were to England some 220 years ago. Once Texas and the United States worked out the conditions for secession, no doubt the contiguous state of Oklahoma and the nearby states of Kansas, Wyoming and Nebraska would join in.

Imagine once again living in a country that endorsed free enterprise. Responsibility would again rule supreme over entitlement. Freedom of speech would be reinstated - even on college campuses. No one would trifle with the Second Amendment. Immigration laws woul be enforced; amnesty would be offered to former citizens of the old United States, but not to those who invade the country illegally.

Comparing the direction the United States is going with the re-infusion of constitutional values of the New Republic of Texas, it would not be many decades before the United States closely resembles the current stagnating European Union while Texas would resemble the United States that followed the Reagan Revolution where we experienced a quarter of century of economic progress (1982-2007).

In foreign affairs, we could initiate a new world body of Free and Democratic Countries United (FDCU). Countries that endorse freedom, democracy and free enterprise could join. Initial countries might include Ireland, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Switzerland, Poland, and Texas. If the old United States later returns to the principles of freedom and free enterprise, they might be considered eligible for admittance.

Assuming former states of the old United States joined the New Republic of Texas, they would probably be low-crime states with strong illegal immigration rules, so substantially fewer tax dollars would have to be allocated to crime prevention. One of the first goals of the new country would be to become energy independent within 10 years. The new country would work closely with the French in having them show Texas how to get 80% of their energy from nuclear power.

On the military front, Texas would create an alliance with Israel, promising to support them in exchange for their training the Texas military how to deal with terrorists.

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On the fiscal front ... The Texas Fair Tax would be implemented immediately. The Fair Tax is a comprehensive tax plan that replaces all federal income and payroll-based taxes with an integrated approach including a progressive national retail sales tax, a prebate to ensure no American pays federal taxes on spending for housing, food, schooling or medical care. Since the New Republic of Texas would be working from the original United States Constitution, the 16th Amendment would be immediately repealed.

There would be no Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Education, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, or Energy. Initial federal government spending would be mandated at no more than 50% the current rate of the old United States government. A balanced budget would be mandated. The president would have a line-item veto.

Current Social Security would be phased-out over a 30-year period. Those currently age 60 or over would not be impacted. The Retirement age would be gradually raised to age 70 for those between 50 and 59. Those on Social Security would no longer pay into the Social Security System - no matter how much they earned.

Social Security would be replaced by a mandated 401k type system where the federal government would match contributions of workers up to 5% of their pay. Anything beyond that is optional. The Estate Tax exemption would immediately be raised to $10 million ($20 million for a married couple) - increased annually by the CPI. The tax on estates over the exemption amount would be a flat 25%.

There would be a federal system for those declared mentally ill or disabled where they would be guaranteed a social service minimum income. Those who are able-bodied will work in a government-sponsored workfare programs. These jobs would be for the common welfare - cleaning up cities and roads, janitorial work in government facilities, assisting at the Departments of Motor Vehicles, etc.

Medical care would be handled on a four tier basis: Those currently covered under an employee-based PPO system, those currently covered under an employee-based HMO system, those currently covered under individually-insured health plans, and government clinics. Due to the elimination of the various departments of government, there would be plenty of facilities available for health care clinics. Doctors, nurses and technicians would be hired by the federal government to cover those who do not have one of the three insurance plans above.

K-12 education would be mandated. Truancy would be enforced. Government schools would be supplemented by charter schools and voucher programs, setting up a system of competition in the school system. Technology would dominate the educational system, and home schooling would skyrocket. Education would once again be about students instead of teachers and administrators.

No corporation nor union would be allowed to contribute to a politician or any political cause. No company nor labor union would be allowed to encourage political support for a cause or issue. No company nor labor union would be allowed to encourage its employees to demonstrate on behalf of a candidate or political cause.

It wouldn't be long before the New Republic of Texas had a GDP per capita of 10-30% higher than the old United States. The only problem is that Texas may not have enough land to house all of the people desirous of moving to this new country.

http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/ar...212226638.shtml

[The_Dude 1,142]

I refuse to read that wall of text AJ. I will presumptively respond with a NO.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Texas would create an alliance with Israel

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

Leave California?

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And move to Texas? hhahahaha good one.

Daniel

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Leave California?

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And move to Texas? hhahahaha good one.

Daniel

You know you would. You know you'd love to live the reagan revolution all over again.

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

Leave California?

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And move to Texas? hhahahaha good one.

Daniel

You know you would. You know you'd love to live the reagan revolution all over again.

Reagan chose to live and die here. He did not choose Texas.

His revolution was a just another cycle in political history.

Daniel

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2008 Texas Democratic Party Platform

Beliefs Shaped by Democratic Values

"We have a vision of a Texas where opportunity knows no race, no gender, no color - a glimpse of what can happen in government if we simply open the doors and let the people in." Governor Ann Richards, Inaugural address, 1991

Texas Democrats believe government can be as good as the people. We have faith that democracy, built on the sacred values of family, freedom and fairness, can afford every Texan, without exception, the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential.

We believe democratic government exists to achieve as a community, state, and nation what we cannot achieve as individuals; and that it must not serve only a powerful few.

We believe every Texan has inalienable rights that even a majority may not take away

...the right to vote

...the right to fair and open participation and representation in the democratic process

...the right to privacy.



We believe in freedom

...from government interference in our private lives and personal decisions

...to exercise civil and human rights

...of religion and individual conscience.



We believe in equal opportunity for all Texans

...to receive a quality public education, from childhood through college

...to have access to affordable health care

...to find a good job with dignity

...to buy or rent a good home in a safe community

...to breathe clean air and drink clean water.



We believe a growing economy should benefit all Texans

...that the people who work in a business are as important as those who invest in it

...that every person should be paid a living wage

...that no person who works full time should be paid a wage below the poverty level

...that good business offers a fair deal for customers

...that the burden of taxes should be fairly distributed

...that government policy should not favor corporations that seek offshore tax shelters, exploit workers, or pollute our environment



We believe that our lives, homes, communities and country are made secure

...by cooperative efforts of involved citizens, law enforcement, and emergency personnel

...by retirement and pension security

...by encouraging job security where it is possible and providing appropriate assistance and re-training when it is not

...by the preservation of our precious natural resources and quality of life

...by compassionate policy that offers a safety net for those most vulnerable and in need.



We believe America is made stronger by the men and women who put their lives on the line when it is necessary to engage our military to secure our nation.

We believe America is made more secure by competent diplomatic leadership that uses the moral, ethical, economic assets of a powerful, free nation to avoid unnecessary military conflict.

We believe in the benefits derived from the individual strengths of our diverse population. We honor "family values" through policies that value all our families.

We believe an honest, ethical state government that serves the public interest, and not the special interests, will help all Texans realize economic and personal security.

We believe many challenges require national solutions, but talented and resourceful Texans, blessed with economic opportunities provided by agriculture, "old" and "new" energy sources, renowned medical and research institutions and high tech industries, should not need federal action to make progress in providing quality education, affordable health care, a clean environment, economic growth and good jobs.

Based on our belief in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, we recommend specific policy goals to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.






http://www.txdemocrats.org/issues/party_platform/

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Reagan chose to live and die here. He did not choose Texas.

Ouch.

2008 Texas Democratic Party Platform

Election returns out of Texas are clear. The Democratic Party does not speak for Texans, the Republican Party does.

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Election returns out of Texas are clear. The Democratic Party does not speak for Texans, the Republican Party does.

Will Democrats be forced to leave?

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Election returns out of Texas are clear. The Democratic Party does not speak for Texans, the Republican Party does.

Will Democrats be forced to leave?

No, but they will be declared mentally ill. Liberalism is a mental disorder, remember?

There would be a federal system for those declared mentally ill or disabled where they would be guaranteed a social service minimum income. Those who are able-bodied will work in a government-sponsored workfare programs. These jobs would be for the common welfare - cleaning up cities and roads, janitorial work in government facilities, assisting at the Departments of Motor Vehicles, etc.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Election returns out of Texas are clear. The Democratic Party does not speak for Texans, the Republican Party does.

Will Democrats be forced to leave?

No, but they will be declared mentally ill. Liberalism is a mental disorder, remember?

There would be a federal system for those declared mentally ill or disabled where they would be guaranteed a social service minimum income. Those who are able-bodied will work in a government-sponsored workfare programs. These jobs would be for the common welfare - cleaning up cities and roads, janitorial work in government facilities, assisting at the Departments of Motor Vehicles, etc.

But they'll lose their right to vote?

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Election returns out of Texas are clear. The Democratic Party does not speak for Texans, the Republican Party does.

Will Democrats be forced to leave?

No, but they will be declared mentally ill. Liberalism is a mental disorder, remember?

There would be a federal system for those declared mentally ill or disabled where they would be guaranteed a social service minimum income. Those who are able-bodied will work in a government-sponsored workfare programs. These jobs would be for the common welfare - cleaning up cities and roads, janitorial work in government facilities, assisting at the Departments of Motor Vehicles, etc.

But they'll lose their right to vote?

Yes, but that's ok. Your new rulers will be strict constitutionalists, you have nothing to fear.

Or... you could stay in California, or, as it will be known in the future, New Amsterdam.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Election returns out of Texas are clear. The Democratic Party does not speak for Texans, the Republican Party does.

Will Democrats be forced to leave?

No, but they will be declared mentally ill. Liberalism is a mental disorder, remember?

There would be a federal system for those declared mentally ill or disabled where they would be guaranteed a social service minimum income. Those who are able-bodied will work in a government-sponsored workfare programs. These jobs would be for the common welfare - cleaning up cities and roads, janitorial work in government facilities, assisting at the Departments of Motor Vehicles, etc.

But they'll lose their right to vote?

Yes, but that's ok. Your new rulers will be strict constitutionalists, you have nothing to fear.

Or... you could stay in California, or, as it will be known in the future, New Amsterdam.

We'll charge double for any Texans visiting our capital, Disneyland.

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[spookyturtle 9,466]

** Texas.