jsharr
08-22-06, 08:15 PM
california gets a northern and a southern regional discussion forum and the biggest state in the 48 contiguous United States, Texas, gets lumped into Southwest? Boys, I say we secede. Who's with me and who's agin me?;)
Texas - Texas Secede!!!!
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cuda2k
08-23-06, 06:42 AM
Joe's just got the 411 that it's not going to be the coast of cali that falls off into the ocean, just that the state is going to split in two across its width and be seperated by a vast inland sea. Nothing to worry about. ;)
In any case, us Texans are far more friendly and can get along better with our neighbors.
In any case, us Texans are far more friendly and can get along better with our neighbors.
jsharr
08-23-06, 08:09 AM
Joe's just got the 411 that it's not going to be the coast of cali that falls off into the ocean, just that the state is going to split in two across its width and be seperated by a vast inland sea. Nothing to worry about. ;)
In any case, us Texans are far more friendly and can get along better with our neighbors.
The ones to the south maybe, as they gave us tacos and Negro Modelo, the ones to the north, no chance Amigo, crimson and cream nauseates me.:D
In any case, us Texans are far more friendly and can get along better with our neighbors.
The ones to the south maybe, as they gave us tacos and Negro Modelo, the ones to the north, no chance Amigo, crimson and cream nauseates me.:D
voltman
08-23-06, 10:04 AM
You have one NHL team. California has three. Thus, separate forums.
caligurl
08-23-06, 10:06 AM
we generate WAY more traffic (threads/posts) than you do! http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/149.gif
cuda2k
08-23-06, 10:08 AM
We just took over Canada. And they have WAY more hockey teams!
jsharr
08-23-06, 10:14 AM
We just took over Canada. And they have WAY more hockey teams!
WORD!
WORD!
jsharr
08-23-06, 10:20 AM
we generate WAY more traffic (threads/posts) than you do! http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/149.gif
No fair moving post from 2005 into your newly created forum and then bragging about it. And it is really rude to stick your tongue out at me.;)
No fair moving post from 2005 into your newly created forum and then bragging about it. And it is really rude to stick your tongue out at me.;)
lotek
08-23-06, 12:31 PM
we generate WAY more traffic (threads/posts) than you do! http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/149.gif
I can rectify that
remember Texas is the only state that was a country. . .
seccession sounds fine by me.
marty
I can rectify that
remember Texas is the only state that was a country. . .
seccession sounds fine by me.
marty
zonatandem
08-26-06, 08:24 PM
TX constitution apparently states it can secede from the US and split into 7 separate states. It may claim to be the biggest of the lower 48 but driving 800+ miles across TX is b-o-r-i-n-g!
jsharr
08-26-06, 09:59 PM
TX constitution apparently states it can secede from the US and split into 7 separate states. It may claim to be the biggest of the lower 48 but driving 800+ miles across TX is b-o-r-i-n-g!
I would love to see written proof of the ability of state to split. I have heard that since I was a child,but can find no written proof. If you know of an official document that gives Texas that ability, please let me know about it. Yeah, driving across Texas north to south or east to west is a long haul, esp. to people from the Northeast, who are not used to travel on our scale.
I would love to see written proof of the ability of state to split. I have heard that since I was a child,but can find no written proof. If you know of an official document that gives Texas that ability, please let me know about it. Yeah, driving across Texas north to south or east to west is a long haul, esp. to people from the Northeast, who are not used to travel on our scale.
Monoborracho
09-11-06, 05:32 PM
I would love to see written proof of the ability of state to split. I have heard that since I was a child,but can find no written proof. If you know of an official document that gives Texas that ability, please let me know about it. Yeah, driving across Texas north to south or east to west is a long haul, esp. to people from the Northeast, who are not used to travel on our scale.
Originally Posted by zonatandemTX constitution apparently states it can secede from the US and split into 7 separate states. It may claim to be the biggest of the lower 48 but driving 800+ miles across TX is b-o-r-i-n-g!
Texas was never a territory, it was for nine years a sovereign nation, hence the legalities of Texas statehood are similar in some respects to the original 13 colonies. The Treaty of Annexation provided that the state could, of its own accord, split itself into four more states for a total of five. This was contained in the treaty. Following on the Spanish-French treaties which had been negotiated prior to the Louisiana purchase the land claimed by Texas extended all the way into southern Wyoming, including everything east of the Rio Grande River.
Anyway, for those who doubt, see this link; http://www.lsjunction.com/docs/annex.htm
Third, New States, of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to said State of Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter, by the consent of the said State, be formed out of the territory thereof, which shall be entitled to admission under the provisions of the federal constitution. And as such States as may be formed out of that portion of said territory lying south of thirty-six degrees thirty minutes north latitude, commonly known as the Missouri compromise line, shall be admitted to the Union with or without slavery, as the people of each State asking permission may desire. And in such State or States as shall be formed north of said Missouri compromise line, slavery, or involuntary servitude, (except for crime) shall be prohibited.
Originally Posted by zonatandemTX constitution apparently states it can secede from the US and split into 7 separate states. It may claim to be the biggest of the lower 48 but driving 800+ miles across TX is b-o-r-i-n-g!
Texas was never a territory, it was for nine years a sovereign nation, hence the legalities of Texas statehood are similar in some respects to the original 13 colonies. The Treaty of Annexation provided that the state could, of its own accord, split itself into four more states for a total of five. This was contained in the treaty. Following on the Spanish-French treaties which had been negotiated prior to the Louisiana purchase the land claimed by Texas extended all the way into southern Wyoming, including everything east of the Rio Grande River.
Anyway, for those who doubt, see this link; http://www.lsjunction.com/docs/annex.htm
Third, New States, of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to said State of Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter, by the consent of the said State, be formed out of the territory thereof, which shall be entitled to admission under the provisions of the federal constitution. And as such States as may be formed out of that portion of said territory lying south of thirty-six degrees thirty minutes north latitude, commonly known as the Missouri compromise line, shall be admitted to the Union with or without slavery, as the people of each State asking permission may desire. And in such State or States as shall be formed north of said Missouri compromise line, slavery, or involuntary servitude, (except for crime) shall be prohibited.
cyclezealot
09-11-06, 05:42 PM
California was breifly a republic, I believe. Rebels claimed independence briefly from Mexico before the US gave it admittance. Seems it was independent like only a month or two? Was not Hawaii an independent country.
Many would not object if Texas did secede.
Many would not object if Texas did secede.
cuda2k
09-11-06, 05:46 PM
We need a Texas forum... I shall rule (I mean peacefully post) it with an iron (I mean share with my fellow Texans) fist! :p
Who here's in favor of a "Who is where this weekend?" threads to post the up coming weekend's plans for Dallas, Austin, etc area club, organized rides, etc? Of course major organized rides (HHH, Wurst Ride, etc) would deserve their own thread, but it would be great for posting that I'm headed to this ride or that so BF members could meet up at local rides throughout the year.
Just a thought, I've had it before, but with a margarita and a jamaican surfer (Coconut Rum, Triple Sec and pineapple juice) in me, it sounds even better right now..... :D :p :beer:
Who here's in favor of a "Who is where this weekend?" threads to post the up coming weekend's plans for Dallas, Austin, etc area club, organized rides, etc? Of course major organized rides (HHH, Wurst Ride, etc) would deserve their own thread, but it would be great for posting that I'm headed to this ride or that so BF members could meet up at local rides throughout the year.
Just a thought, I've had it before, but with a margarita and a jamaican surfer (Coconut Rum, Triple Sec and pineapple juice) in me, it sounds even better right now..... :D :p :beer:
frameteam2003
09-11-06, 07:17 PM
I though this was the Texas regional group---New Mexico,Az,Ok,were just smart enough not to get put in the Ca regional group!And besides I like New Mexico.So what's wrong with them Texas neighbors of ours telling us about their great rides. -----some of ya'll are just down right un-neighbor-ly,hell that's un-Texan!
Brandy
09-11-06, 07:29 PM
No fair moving post from 2005 into your newly created forum and then bragging about it. And it is really rude to stick your tongue out at me.;)
Hey...we generate a ton of posts, even without the old ones.
Oh...and she's not sticking her tongue out at you, she's licking you! :D
Hey...we generate a ton of posts, even without the old ones.
Oh...and she's not sticking her tongue out at you, she's licking you! :D
jsharr
09-12-06, 09:19 AM
Hey...we generate a ton of posts, even without the old ones.
Oh...and she's not sticking her tongue out at you, she's licking you! :D
Oh, that is okay then, but tell her to be careful, Texan sweat is powerful stuff.
Oh...and she's not sticking her tongue out at you, she's licking you! :D
Oh, that is okay then, but tell her to be careful, Texan sweat is powerful stuff.
jsharr
09-12-06, 09:21 AM
Originally Posted by zonatandemTX constitution apparently states it can secede from the US and split into 7 separate states. It may claim to be the biggest of the lower 48 but driving 800+ miles across TX is b-o-r-i-n-g!
Texas was never a territory, it was for nine years a sovereign nation, hence the legalities of Texas statehood are similar in some respects to the original 13 colonies. The Treaty of Annexation provided that the state could, of its own accord, split itself into four more states for a total of five. This was contained in the treaty. Following on the Spanish-French treaties which had been negotiated prior to the Louisiana purchase the land claimed by Texas extended all the way into southern Wyoming, including everything east of the Rio Grande River.
Anyway, for those who doubt, see this link; http://www.lsjunction.com/docs/annex.htm
Third, New States, of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to said State of Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter, by the consent of the said State, be formed out of the territory thereof, which shall be entitled to admission under the provisions of the federal constitution. And as such States as may be formed out of that portion of said territory lying south of thirty-six degrees thirty minutes north latitude, commonly known as the Missouri compromise line, shall be admitted to the Union with or without slavery, as the people of each State asking permission may desire. And in such State or States as shall be formed north of said Missouri compromise line, slavery, or involuntary servitude, (except for crime) shall be prohibited.
Thanks Monoboracho for that link, interesting reading and answered some questions for me. Muchas Gracias, Mi Amigo.
Texas was never a territory, it was for nine years a sovereign nation, hence the legalities of Texas statehood are similar in some respects to the original 13 colonies. The Treaty of Annexation provided that the state could, of its own accord, split itself into four more states for a total of five. This was contained in the treaty. Following on the Spanish-French treaties which had been negotiated prior to the Louisiana purchase the land claimed by Texas extended all the way into southern Wyoming, including everything east of the Rio Grande River.
Anyway, for those who doubt, see this link; http://www.lsjunction.com/docs/annex.htm
Third, New States, of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to said State of Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter, by the consent of the said State, be formed out of the territory thereof, which shall be entitled to admission under the provisions of the federal constitution. And as such States as may be formed out of that portion of said territory lying south of thirty-six degrees thirty minutes north latitude, commonly known as the Missouri compromise line, shall be admitted to the Union with or without slavery, as the people of each State asking permission may desire. And in such State or States as shall be formed north of said Missouri compromise line, slavery, or involuntary servitude, (except for crime) shall be prohibited.
Thanks Monoboracho for that link, interesting reading and answered some questions for me. Muchas Gracias, Mi Amigo.
Mr. Gear Jammer
09-13-06, 03:51 PM
Texas, Texas, Texas everything is about texas what about everybody elses state:D. "Texas never loved me".
jsharr
09-14-06, 09:43 AM
Texas, Texas, Texas everything is about texas what about everybody elses state:D. "Texas never loved me".
These other states you speak of, intrigue me, do tell more. What are they called? Are they close to Texas? Why have I never been told of them before?
These other states you speak of, intrigue me, do tell more. What are they called? Are they close to Texas? Why have I never been told of them before?
Mr. Gear Jammer
09-14-06, 03:42 PM
You know Texas is part of the USA, Texas is not the United States of America:p .
SpiderMike
09-14-06, 03:53 PM
We need a Texas forum... I shall rule (I mean peacefully post) it with an iron (I mean share with my fellow Texans) fist! :p
Who here's in favor of a "Who is where this weekend?" threads to post the up coming weekend's plans for Dallas, Austin, etc area club, organized rides, etc? Of course major organized rides (HHH, Wurst Ride, etc) would deserve their own thread, but it would be great for posting that I'm headed to this ride or that so BF members could meet up at local rides throughout the year.
Just a thought, I've had it before, but with a margarita and a jamaican surfer (Coconut Rum, Triple Sec and pineapple juice) in me, it sounds even better right now..... :D :p :beer:
Once I get home, put the bike up, let the dog out, and then drink a Lone Star beer.... I'll second the idea.
One day there should be a Texas meet up. Road and or MTb...
Who here's in favor of a "Who is where this weekend?" threads to post the up coming weekend's plans for Dallas, Austin, etc area club, organized rides, etc? Of course major organized rides (HHH, Wurst Ride, etc) would deserve their own thread, but it would be great for posting that I'm headed to this ride or that so BF members could meet up at local rides throughout the year.
Just a thought, I've had it before, but with a margarita and a jamaican surfer (Coconut Rum, Triple Sec and pineapple juice) in me, it sounds even better right now..... :D :p :beer:
Once I get home, put the bike up, let the dog out, and then drink a Lone Star beer.... I'll second the idea.
One day there should be a Texas meet up. Road and or MTb...
Mr. Gear Jammer
09-15-06, 04:04 PM
Hell if Texas Gets a forum, Maryland better get one as well:D .
Monoborracho
09-18-06, 11:35 PM
One day there should be a Texas meet up. Road and or MTb...
I know where there is a 20 mile trail west of Fort Worth that NO ONE except me and one other guy ever uses. Have considered an invite for the DFW and southern Oklahoma folks for a Saturday ride. Still mulling the idea in my mind.
I know where there is a 20 mile trail west of Fort Worth that NO ONE except me and one other guy ever uses. Have considered an invite for the DFW and southern Oklahoma folks for a Saturday ride. Still mulling the idea in my mind.
gearmeout
09-27-06, 10:07 PM
I defected from California to Texas four years ago and never looked back. Yee Haw!!!
P.S. I'm new to the boards, hi everyone. :)
P.S. I'm new to the boards, hi everyone. :)
cuda2k
09-28-06, 07:24 AM
Welcome gearmeout! :)
brons2
09-29-06, 12:57 AM
california gets a northern and a southern regional discussion forum and the biggest state in the 48 contiguous United States, Texas, gets lumped into Southwest? Boys, I say we secede. Who's with me and who's agin me?;)
I agree. I don't want to be lumped in with all those other limp wristed states.
I agree. I don't want to be lumped in with all those other limp wristed states.
Chuck Eufarley
10-15-06, 07:31 PM
From Here it is as far to Canada as Mexico,and it FLAT both ways!! Boring? I never knew an different. At least around here,if there is a tree.. there is a house!! Wize word to the ROADIE
fiferguy
10-16-06, 06:35 AM
You know how you find Texas don't you? Just go East till you smell cow manure and south till you step in it. ;) And for my next number...
Texas is alright, but too durned hot for me. And I happen to think having Halloween year round isn't cool...Crimson is so much better than Burnt Orange...
Fifer
Boomer Sooner!
Texas is alright, but too durned hot for me. And I happen to think having Halloween year round isn't cool...Crimson is so much better than Burnt Orange...
Fifer
Boomer Sooner!
jsharr
10-16-06, 12:27 PM
You know how you find Texas don't you? Just go East till you smell cow manure and south till you step in it. ;) And for my next number...
Texas is alright, but too durned hot for me. And I happen to think having Halloween year round isn't cool...Crimson is so much better than Burnt Orange...
Fifer
Boomer Sooner!
Yeah, gotta love a university whose mascot is a cheater. Sooners where claim jumpers as I recall. Oh yeah, and where you pay your players and their relatives to not work. But, karma has a way of catching up with you, just ask Adrian Peterson.
Gig Em Aggies.
Texas is alright, but too durned hot for me. And I happen to think having Halloween year round isn't cool...Crimson is so much better than Burnt Orange...
Fifer
Boomer Sooner!
Yeah, gotta love a university whose mascot is a cheater. Sooners where claim jumpers as I recall. Oh yeah, and where you pay your players and their relatives to not work. But, karma has a way of catching up with you, just ask Adrian Peterson.
Gig Em Aggies.
fiferguy
10-16-06, 05:27 PM
I didn't say anything about football...I could care less if the stadium burned down...
But there are OH SO MANY more ways Oklahoma is better...WAY more than can be written down on this forum. ;)
But there are OH SO MANY more ways Oklahoma is better...WAY more than can be written down on this forum. ;)
jsharr
10-16-06, 07:28 PM
I didn't say anything about football...I could care less if the stadium burned down...
But there are OH SO MANY more ways Oklahoma is better...WAY more than can be written down on this forum. ;)
Lived 7 years in Oklahoma, all the rest in Texas. There are good things to be said about Oklahoma, but overall I prefer Texas. The beer issue alone makes Oklahoma almost unihabitable. You may not have mentioned football,but you mention the school whose mascot is named after claim jumpers and the color of that school. Correct me if I am wrong but the state colors of Oklahoma are green and white (http://www.otrd.state.ok.us/StudentGuide/emblems.html), not Crimson.
But there are OH SO MANY more ways Oklahoma is better...WAY more than can be written down on this forum. ;)
Lived 7 years in Oklahoma, all the rest in Texas. There are good things to be said about Oklahoma, but overall I prefer Texas. The beer issue alone makes Oklahoma almost unihabitable. You may not have mentioned football,but you mention the school whose mascot is named after claim jumpers and the color of that school. Correct me if I am wrong but the state colors of Oklahoma are green and white (http://www.otrd.state.ok.us/StudentGuide/emblems.html), not Crimson.
fiferguy
10-17-06, 02:28 PM
Well, you have me there...
I'll say this, given Oklahoma or Texas, I consider Oklahoma the lesser of two evils. ;) That being said, I don't really like either state enough to really go to bat for either...especially after the new Oklahoma Centennial song--oh so cheesy.
I'll say this, given Oklahoma or Texas, I consider Oklahoma the lesser of two evils. ;) That being said, I don't really like either state enough to really go to bat for either...especially after the new Oklahoma Centennial song--oh so cheesy.
Monoborracho
10-21-06, 03:42 PM
California was breifly a republic, I believe. Rebels claimed independence briefly from Mexico before the US gave it admittance. Seems it was independent like only a month or two? Was not Hawaii an independent country.
Many would not object if Texas did secede.
Then we could join OPEC.
Many would not object if Texas did secede.
Then we could join OPEC.
ticwanos
10-30-06, 09:43 AM
If at first you don't secede ... weell, you know the rest.
SandLizrd
11-02-06, 03:37 PM
Careful there, gents, don't make them mad, those Californians are known to invade. They run up property values, bring their liberal politics in and try to pass laws to protect people from themselves, raise taxes, pass gun control laws, then turn all the properties into rentals and move along
kjmillig
11-17-06, 01:46 PM
Remeber, the following is in jest:
You know why Texas doesn't float off into the Gulf?
'Cause Oklahoma sucks.
Actually I lived in OK only long enough to get out of Army Basic Training, but the countryside around Ft. Sill was kind of nice when I wasn't carrying an Alice pack through it.
You know why Texas doesn't float off into the Gulf?
'Cause Oklahoma sucks.
Actually I lived in OK only long enough to get out of Army Basic Training, but the countryside around Ft. Sill was kind of nice when I wasn't carrying an Alice pack through it.
ravenmore
12-16-06, 11:37 PM
Wow - I thought the US was part of Texas. Not the other way around. Learn something new everyday. :D
Fonk
12-17-06, 12:23 AM
Texas may be the biggest state (lower 48) in terms of land mass, but California is by far the biggest in terms of population, being home to over 35 million people...
jsharr
12-17-06, 08:42 AM
Texas may be the biggest state (lower 48) in terms of land mass, but California is by far the biggest in terms of population, being home to over 35 million people...
So you're saying that somehow by packing more people into less space you are better? I fail to see your point.:D
So you're saying that somehow by packing more people into less space you are better? I fail to see your point.:D
lotek
12-18-06, 02:21 PM
Texas may be the biggest state (lower 48) in terms of land mass, but California is by far the biggest in terms of population, being home to over 35 million people...
which is why it is affectionately known as "Granola Land"
you know, fruits, nuts, and flakes.
which is why it is affectionately known as "Granola Land"
you know, fruits, nuts, and flakes.
noisebeam
12-18-06, 06:40 PM
Why is OK in SW, but not UT?
Al
Al
Extort
12-18-06, 07:07 PM
which is why it is affectionately known as "Granola Land"
you know, fruits, nuts, and flakes.
Why do you think we have the Gay (Happy) Cows?
you know, fruits, nuts, and flakes.
Why do you think we have the Gay (Happy) Cows?
EJ123
12-18-06, 09:43 PM
Why can't we just change it now. We're all voting for it.