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Other states are trying to abolish the death penalty. My state is putting in an express lane – Ron White
When I saw that this was “Bash a Country” month, I was hesitant. I have never travelled internationally and, as an American, I have always been satisfied with my life in America. For this reason, the country I decided to bash is Texas.
This northern suburb of Mexico has a relationship with its southernmost neighbor that is akin to Israel’s relationship with the Palestinians. It is basically, “We will get along just fine as soon as you get the hell out of my neighborhood”. Many believe that Texas is already a part of the United States, albeit resentfully. Texas has tried to distance itself from the US ever since it became our protectorate to prevent Santa Anna’s armies from kicking its ass again. That would make them an AINO, pronounced \ˈā-nəl\, or America In Name Only. Texas has a history of trying to detach from America, but has never done so successfully.
Texas is the home of unbridled bluster. They boast of things other nations would be too embarrassed to claim. Their fare is a faux international cuisine attempt called Tex-Mex. The folksy descriptions of their locales are things like “When you smell shit, you’re in San Antonio. When you step in it, you’re in Rio Grande City”. The Texas death penalty count would probably rival Iran’s. They spend their days in land mass envy toward Alaska.
The United States tolerates Texas for their oil production, much like we do with Saudi Arabia. When Hurricane Ike caused devastation in Texas, President George W. Bush went on a diplomatic mission to his homeland to visit the oil wells and disregarded the residents. Their economy is bolstered by petrol dollars and low unemployment due to a third-world-like wage labor force.
The latest bid for secession was proposed by their current governor, Rick Perry, in 2009. He is now running for President of the United States. It will be interesting to see if he tries to get America to secede from America.
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Date: 9/12/11 04:25 (UTC)