Forgive me, but the word “Secession” wasn’t used in Governor Perry’s Quote used above: Maybe I missed something, but the Quotation used to Illustrate a Neo-Confederate is about Constutional Rights of the States as provided by the Tenth Amendment. I just don’t see that as anything wrong in promoting the balance of Powers of State Vs Federa, Specificallyl in Programs that the Feds Impose that Carry way too much Federal Control of Activities that are Affiliated with the “Spread the Wealth Around” Programs of the Federal Govt.
More Importantly, If the Federal Government is out of Control in their Fiscal Responsibility in Mortgaging the Future of Your Grandchildren and Children, Isn’t It the Responsibility of States to Challenge the Feds in Fiscal Responsibility. As I see it, Governor Perry has a Responsibility of Fiancial Management of State Activities and Resources. That he has to Audacity to Challenge the Federal Government in Fiscal Responsibility should be Cheered.
HIS QUOTE AS POSTED:
““I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,†Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.â€
IMHO
This Issue is About the TENTH Amendment, and the Right of States Vs Federal Government’s Rights.
Bobby
]]>Jared, we’re the PEOPLE that refers to, and with secession we only fear the change and the toils of changing from what we now have in OUR govt to a more liveable govt we could create.
Don’t listen to the rhetoric of those that have the most to lose with secession, ie the politicians on both sides, as they try to make us think we can’t do this as it’s not law they refer to but their intimidation tactics that we’re trying to escape! Fear not . . . ]]>
Both are actuarially bankrupt, wrought with fraud, and unsustainable.
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s wrong with that?"
Because 620,000 men died the last time it happened!
Insanity...]]>“Isn’t that “secession?â€
What’s wrong with that?”
Because 620,000 men died the last time it happened!
Insanity…
]]>What’s wrong with saying, “I’m gonna pick up my toys and go home, and make it where you can’t get to me, if you don’t stop bullying me!?”
Isn’t that “secession?”
What’s wrong with that?
I’m also concerned how people throw around the term “socialist” or “fascist” at those who they disagree with, on either the left or the right. Bush was an awful president, but by no means a fascist. Likewise, Obama is far from a socialist. Until you study the History of Europe and have a better understanding of the concept as I am now, it’s rather ridiculous to infer such things in our own country or government. The truth is, all modern countries have socialism traits in government that are far from scary or threatening. Look at Social Security ans Medicare. They are completely socialist ideas, yet they do tons of good for older citizens. Think how well some of your parents or grandparents would be doing (or not) if it weren’t for such programs.
That’s my two cents anyway. 😉
]]>whingeing about secession means not dealing with the real issues, which he probably has no idea about.
Maybe the voters of Texas should try electing an adult next time.
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