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This is what I have to ask all you socialists out there- Do you like Texas?

Great, I misread both thread titles, Texas and taxes....:(

Great, I misread both thread titles, Texas and taxes....:(
All humans are fallible...some are just more fallible than others. :)

All humans are fallible...some are just more fallible than others. :)
Great:p

I'm Conservative. Texas = Bush? Bush = http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/animals/monkeedance2.gif

Therefore, my opinion of Texas. http://smilies.vidahost.com/ups/kiss_my_ass/mad.gif

I'm Coservative. Texas = Bush? Bush = http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/animals/blackbat.gif

Threfore my opinion of Texas. http://smilies.vidahost.com/ups/kiss_my_ass/mad.gif
Oh my, what happened to your spelling?

I don't have a problem with the land known as Texas. I'm more concerned with the people who live there ;)

Oh my, what happened to your spelling?
Type-Os.

Oh my, what happened to your spelling?
He's a trignometric function. Duh. Personally, I'm a cotservative.

I am not a socialist, but I hate Texas. It takes FOREVER to drive through that bitch. I drive between Arizona and Florida once a year, and it seems like time stops when you are in Texas- you think "I have been in Texas for 6 hours, I must be close to the other side!" Nope. You're not even halfway through that monster. A space-time anomaly exists along I-10. And it's always hot, and there are cops everywhere. I HATE Texas.

I am not a socialist, but I hate Texas. It takes FOREVER to drive through that bitch. I drive between Arizona and Florida once a year, and it seems like time stops when you are in Texas- you think "I have been in Texas for 6 hours, I must be close to the other side!" Nope. You're not even halfway through that monster. A space-time anomaly exists along I-10. And it's always hot, and there are cops everywhere. I HATE Texas.

Living in Texas is infinitely worse (unless you are fundamentalist and conservative, in which case you would be part of the problem), especially if you have the misfortune to be stuck in the north-eastern - I mean, "Bible Belt" part of the state. Believe me, I have first-hand experience in the matter.

(Side note: despite appearances, Austin is not a part of Texas - the most conservative part of Austin is probably the Capitol building. For that matter, my current school isn't a part of Texas either ( :) ) - which is why I'm annoyed that I'm on summer vacation. :( )

Many of the stereotypes of texas are false, or rather, they became false about 50 or so years ago when industrialization began around here. for one thing, about half of texas is, while not mountainous, not totally flat either (I am referring to east-northeast texas, where most of the population is) Also, there are plenty of trees, and Tornadoes are not constantly spawning everywhere. It is hot and dry alot, though. The place that is most like the stereotypical Texas of old is NM in some areas, at least.


However, some of the government decisions, I will agree, have been bad. Freedom of Religion is actually being stiffled in some counties. Christian school clubs, while not exactly disbanded, have several times been put under heavy regulation, and one was even asked to PAY the school it was at for permission to use the classroom for 'non-educational activities'. Also, there was an incident a couple years back where a little boy was told he could not pass out candy canes for christmas and school because they foisted religion on people. Also, there has been some rather expensive bouts of Highway construction, where they painted and decorated frivolisly many miles of the High 5 ( its nickname, I think) George Bush's name is everywhere, on street signs and toll ways. Oh, and the place where I live (north of Dallas) is like some idyllic sheltered perfectville microcosm compared even to nearby cities like D/FW.


Edit:^^^Lol me and the person above me have totally different views.

In my opinion, while the people are religious, the establishment is not, especially the schools.

what kind of self respecting Okie doesn't hate Texas?

I don't mind taxes, but I could do without Texas. Well, Texans, really. I don't have anything much against the geography. Just the people living there.

I hate Texas! Long live Pennsylvania!!

not everyone on NS is a socialist. I am anti-socialist as well as anti-communist.

According to the title, everybody who has posted here despite their 'acclaimed' position hates Texas. However, being neutral, you cannot hold me responsible for posting here, therefore I do not hate Texas.

I'm not a big fan of the south in general.
Luckily, as I looked at the maps of elevations, most of the south is located relatively low to the sea level... so when the global warming hits that they don't believe in, the problem will wash itself away. ;)

Native Texan...10 year Austinite...The longer I'm here, the harder it becomes to travel out into Texas.

Edit: Vote Kinky!

Many of the stereotypes of texas are false, or rather, they became false about 50 or so years ago when industrialization began around here. for one thing, about half of texas is, while not mountainous, not totally flat either (I am referring to east-northeast texas, where most of the population is) Also, there are plenty of trees, and Tornadoes are not constantly spawning everywhere. It is hot and dry alot, though. The place that is most like the stereotypical Texas of old is NM in some areas, at least.


However, some of the government decisions, I will agree, have been bad. Freedom of Religion is actually being stiffled in some counties. Christian school clubs, while not exactly disbanded, have several times been put under heavy regulation, and one was even asked to PAY the school it was at for permission to use the classroom for 'non-educational activities'. Also, there was an incident a couple years back where a little boy was told he could not pass out candy canes for christmas and school because they foisted religion on people. Also, there has been some rather expensive bouts of Highway construction, where they painted and decorated frivolisly many miles of the High 5 ( its nickname, I think) George Bush's name is everywhere, on street signs and toll ways. Oh, and the place where I live (north of Dallas) is like some idyllic sheltered perfectville microcosm compared even to nearby cities like D/FW.


Edit:^^^Lol me and the person above me have totally different views.

In my opinion, while the people are religious, the establishment is not, especially the schools.

"Government stifling Freedom of Religion"... "Christian school clubs under regulation"... "establishment not religious"... just where in Texas do you live, exactly? Oh, wait... "north of Dallas"... nevermind. At the moment, I'm spending several months of the year north of Dallas (I suspect the word "Denton" has some meaning to you), and I can see why somebody living north of Dallas might disagree with my assessment of Texas.

See, when I'm not at home away from home, I live in northeast Texas... a place that can probably be described as "redneck country" and "very Bible Belt". At my old school, the vast majority of the student body and a good number of the teachers were very Republican and very Christian (to the extent that there were only 6-10 people in the Young Democrats, and probably about that many athiests and agnostics). Those teachers that actually covered evolution in biology and general science classes either tried to support creationism directly or watched as their students argued against anyone who openly supported (for lack of a better word) evolution. For that matter, school officials clearly supported the Christian school groups, to the extent of letting one (large) Christian club use the school flag pole for their prayer meetings.

All in all, northeast Texas isn't a place where atheists and agnostics (or even Muslims and Hindus, for that matter) are looked upon kindly.

Freedom of Religion is actually being stiffled in some counties. Christian school clubs, while not exactly disbanded, have several times been put under heavy regulation, and one was even asked to PAY the school it was at for permission to use the classroom for 'non-educational activities'. Also, there was an incident a couple years back where a little boy was told he could not pass out candy canes for christmas and school because they foisted religion on people...In my opinion, while the people are religious, the establishment is not, especially the schools.

Wait wait wait...how is that a BAD thing? And do you know what freedom of religion means? It doesn't mean "Christians can do whatever the hell they want, screw everybody else". Nor does it mean "we should be able to pray on the taxpayer's dime because this is a Christian Nation, after all". Separation of Church and State, remember? Religious groups, ALL of them(even your beloved Christian ones),should be on a level playing field. So unless the school charges Christians but lets Muslims, Jews, and Atheists have classroom space for free, you have NO gripe. You BELONG in Texas with those views, IMHO. I am just glad that your "points" show that the government appears to finally have joined the modern world.

lol, glad i'm not the only one who misread "Taxes" as "Texas" :p

I hate texas but not as much as taxes :p

I started the taxes thread, and coincidentally, I hate Texas too.

Texas is both heinous and overpoliced. In some parts of Texas you can be fined for cursing, and they actually enforce that law. In actuallity, they should be executed(in a creul manner) for breaking the first ammendment.

It's weird for me. I don't have a problem with Texas, I just hate most of the people (though not all).

It's the opposite of Ireland. I hate it, but love Irish people (except the onse that try to blow up their great imperialist overlords).

:mp5:

How could you hate Texas? Office Space was filmed in Austin!

hate the texas longhorns and dallas cowboys.... that's about it

I have no problems with texas, having never actually been there, nor have met any people from it.

But if we are to judge texas generally by the most famous person hailing from it, we might have a problem...

This is what I have to ask all you socialists out there- Do you like Texas?
Never been there. I hate its politics.

Yes! the two thread are right next to each other :p

I'm not a big fan of the south in general.
Luckily, as I looked at the maps of elevations, most of the south is located relatively low to the sea level... so when the global warming hits that they don't believe in, the problem will wash itself away. ;)
Is that before or after they abolish federal taxes, hence causing their own infrastructure to collapse? ;)

How could you hate Texas? Office Space was filmed in Austin!

As I have previously stated, Austin is not really a part of Texas. It just happens to have the state Capitol for some unfathomable reason. :p

As I have previously stated, Austin is not really a part of Texas. It just happens to have the state Capitol for some unfathomable reason. :p

He's right. We have liberals, lesbians, and even people who arn't Christians. You'd almost think people with differing points of view could live together in reasonable peace. Of course, as soon as you leave the county, reality reasserts itself.

http://69.13.97.211/t-shirt-designs/prodimages/TEXAS%20OPPORTUNITY-washinton.JPG

I'm messing with Texas, and there's nothing you can do about it.:p

Well I could post a nice flamebait response...but I'm too nice for that.

Well I could post a nice flamebait response...but I'm too nice for that.

You could... but you still won't stop me.:p

You could... but you still won't stop me.:p

Oh no? You'll be too busy engaging in word-jousting with me to mess with Texas. Sounds like a good plan.

I live in Texas (Houston in fact) and I hate it. Everything about Houston is going downhill.

1. It's hot as hell all the time, except right after it rains. Then it's hot and muggy.
2. Everyone from Texas speaks mexican, spanish and english, in that order.
3. 59N at 610 is the most congested freeway exchange in the nation.
4. If Austin has all the gays & liberals, then explain Montrose?
5. We've got thousands upon thousands of transplanted New Orlean's people who have made Houston their new home.
6. Since Hurricane Katrina our crime rates have been steadily rising.
7. They keep wanting to build light rail through neighborhoods. The light rails go from nowhere to downtown & back again. Yay for progress.

And so on.

This is what I have to ask all you socialists out there- Do you like Texas?

i dont know why you would direct this question to socialist, but since i am one, i'll answere. I only hate texas because it gave life to Bush. "Somewhere in Texas, a village is missing it's idiot"

I live in Texas (Houston in fact) and I hate it. Everything about Houston is going downhill.

1. It's hot as hell all the time, except right after it rains. Then it's hot and muggy.
2. Everyone from Texas speaks mexican, spanish and english, in that order.
3. 59N at 610 is the most congested freeway exchange in the nation.
4. If Austin has all the gays & liberals, then explain Montrose?
5. We've got thousands upon thousands of transplanted New Orlean's people who have made Houston their new home.
6. Since Hurricane Katrina our crime rates have been steadily rising.
7. They keep wanting to build light rail through neighborhoods. The light rails go from nowhere to downtown & back again. Yay for progress.

And so on.

As a former resident of Houston, this made me laugh. Thank you. :D

what kind of self respecting Okie doesn't hate Texas?

Have you ever heard of the Bridge War? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_War)

Anyway, I have rather mixed feelings about Texas. I don't particularly care for their politics or their culture, but I love that they take a great deal of pride in their state.

1. Most "Texans" are recent transplants from other parts of the US and Mexico or their children. People have been flooding into the state since the 50's.

2. The Bush's are not from Texas. They are from Conneticut and just like to play cowboy.

3. Texas five major cities (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Austin) are all fairly liberal. Just the cities, not the 'burbs. Most of them even have pro gay laws on the books and all of them have large and thriving gay communities. However (and sadly), it's also a really big, heavily populated rural state with tons of rednecks outside of the cities who greatly influence state (and federal) politics.

4 Like any other place, it has its pros and cons. If you are into materialism, unfetterd and unregulated capitalism, extreme individualism, and a touch of moralism, this is the place for you. If, however, you are like me and lean towards people over profit, aren't into keeping up with the Jones, believe in social responsibility, and believe that privacy is a right, Texas comes off as a bit of a freak show.
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Texas is the best place to live.

Great, friendly people.

Good gun laws

Good leaders

Good eating

Southern hospitality

4x4s are the norm

THE cowboy state

Texas is bigger than France.

Also, there was an incident a couple years back where a little boy was told he could not pass out candy canes for christmas and school because they foisted religion on people.

It wasn't the candy canes they objected to. It was the religious literature attached to the candy that they had a problem with. It was a bunch of clap trap about how the red stripes represented the blood of christ and such.

But then that is how the churches around here operate. The bribe children into joining their churches. When I was quite young (about 9), a woman up the street form me offered to give me a quarter every sunday I went to her church (rhymes with paptist). She would also give me a quarter for every "guest" I brought with me. Once there, the church would shower the kids with candy to keep them interested. And for teens they ramp it up. Teens are lured into the church with ski trips and the threat of becoming a social outcast if thy don't go. The churches down here are filled with some truly deceitful and manipulative bastards who will go to any length to force their "message" on others.

http://www.fuckthesouth.com

Is that before or after they abolish federal taxes, hence causing their own infrastructure to collapse? ;)

Heck we're gonna tell the ATF to shove off just like Montana did. How cool would that be?

Texas is the best place to live.

Great, friendly people.

Good gun laws

Good leaders

Good eating

Southern hospitality

4x4s are the norm

THE cowboy state

Texas is bigger than France.

I'll give you the good eating. But the rest is crap. It's been my experience that their version of hospitality only applies if you are white and go to the correct church.

http://www.fuckthesouth.com


Dude that's so false and yet so true but funny!

BWAHAHAHA!

I've been over just about every inch of Texas and have always had a good opinion of it.. although I've never lived there and probably wouldn't want to live near Dallas or El Paso..

I'll give you the good eating. But the rest is crap. It's been my experience that their version of hospitality only applies if you are white and go to the correct church.

Gun laws? Nothing beyond the basics, and we even have Concealed carry.

Friendly? Yeah, we're friendly. We're even so friendly we go OUT OF OUR WAY to put out water stations for the illegal aliens crossing the border. Illegally too, I might add.

Everyone is either a cowboy in a 4x4, an urban cowboy, or a homosexual. Or a woman.

Austin should be burned to the ground and the capitol renamed Houston. Sorry Austin, they trashed your name.

Oil rigs are everywhere. I've got one down the street from me.

People down here are friendly. My friend broke down because of a flat tire and three guys from the car dealership across the highway came over and changed her tire for her.

Rick Perry, although he is an arrogant moron on the immigration issue, still is a nice guy.

DPS rocks.

Texas is hard on criminals-really. I think here possession of crack/cocaine gets you a felony and even pot is punishable by jail time.

Yes, Bush IS a carpetbagger, but he's still welcome here too.

Texas is the best place to live.

Great, friendly people.

Good gun laws

Good leaders

Good eating

Southern hospitality

4x4s are the norm

THE cowboy state

Texas is bigger than France.
AMEN! GOED BLESS TEXAS as for the rest of you. you dont even know what ur talking about

AMEN! GOED BLESS TEXAS as for the rest of ya. FUCK OFF!

Spread the gospel ma' brutha.

:D

I'm Socialist and I can't hate Texas...

A) Cos Texan women are perhaps the hottest in the world, and

B) Austin is one of the few places in the USA that I would ever consider living.

Have you ever heard of the Bridge War? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_War)
Sounds like Ohio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toledo_War). Frakkin' Buckeyes.
On Texans? At least their Southern dialect is understandable. Despite the sterotype, they are not nearly as proud of their state as most Californians, and I thank them for it.
1. Most "Texans" are recent transplants from other parts of the US and Mexico or their children. People have been flooding into the state since the 50's.
However, they have assimilated and now serve the Texan cowboy hivemind.
3. Texas five major cities (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Austin) are all fairly liberal. Just the cities, not the 'burbs.
True, Texas votes around high forty-ish liberal... or whatever.
A) Cos Texan women are perhaps the hottest in the world, and ...
I would like to point out that pretty much every group of people in a certain region say this of their women. In Analucia, Scottland, Finland, St. Petersburg, Western Michigan and pretty much all over the entire planet this phenomenon can be observed. I have concluded that it is not courteous worldwide to say that women are ugly. I have also concluded that there are hot people everywhere.

No I dont hate Texas! Texas is the best region in Nation States!

I'm Socialist and I can't hate Texas...

A) Cos Texan women are perhaps the hottest in the world, and

B) Austin is one of the few places in the USA that I would ever consider living.

Hell, even the commies can't hate Texas :D

Hell, even the commies can't hate Texas :D
Socialist, not Commie :p

Socialist, not Commie :p

Red?

[Mccarthy] Better dead than red [mccarthy]

Red?
Nope. Run-of-the-mill Christian Democratic Socialist.

I hate Texas.

Nope. Run-of-the-mill Christian Democratic Socialist.

I....must....say......W...T....F?

I am confused.

I....must....say......W...T....F?

I am confused.
Jesus was a Socialist.

I hate Texas.
I think you're just a post whore :p

I think you're just a post whore :p
Speak for yourself. :D

I know a lot of people in Texas. I know someone who grew up with Gee, Dubya and says "Dumbest shit I've ever met." Some real fine folk in Texas.

That said, they feel afraid when travelling outside of major metropolitan areas (Dallas, Austin). One friend in particular sends me news articles from Texas papers all the time. It makes me want to hit them (the Texans, not the friend).

But I live in Chicago, take it for what it's worth.

Note: 9 out of 10 voting Chicagoans voted liberal in '04. Not the best city to advertise a radio station that claims "Liberals Hate it!" Demographic research perhaps?

Speak for yourself. :D
Am not!

*hides post count*

Am not!

*hides post count*
says the semi-pro spampig. :p

Jesus was a Socialist.


If only we all could feed the masses with a coupla fish and a few loaves of bread.

says the semi-pro spampig. :p
Pfft! You're both a digrace. Post whores! Erm...what was this thread about now?

says the semi-pro spampig. :p
You lie!

Pfft! You're both a digrace. Post whores! Erm...what was this thread about now?
I do not post whore!
+1!

You lie!
No, YOU lie about me lying, which means I tell the truth and you lie.

No, YOU lie about me lying, which means I tell the truth and you lie.
You lie about telling the truth about me calling you a liar and saying I lie, which means I tell the truth and you lie.

You lie about telling the truth about me calling you a liar and saying I lie, which means I tell the truth and you lie.
I'm confused...*covers ears and runs*

You lie about telling the truth about me calling you a liar and saying I lie, which means I tell the truth and you lie.
:eek:

That's a LIE!

-slaps the irrelevant posters- TOPIC! (IAMABOVETHELAW!)



I would not go so far as to say that the whole state sucks. Just the same as I'd say that I love Chicago and a handful of the surrounding suburbs, but I could not be comfortable anywhere else in Illinois.

Hooray for socialism and beautiful women.

I'm confused...*covers ears and runs*
:D

:eek:

That's a LIE!
j00 liez0rz!

I know a guy from Texas. He talks funny, I like him. :p

Jesus was a Socialist.

No, he wasn't.

But I digress.

Viva Texas, Viva President George W Bush.

j00 liez0rz!
NON! Tu mentis. Je ne suis pas une menteure.

NON! Tu mentis. Je ne suis pas une menteure.
OUI ! Pantalon de menteur de menteur sur le feu!

OUI ! Pantalon de menteur de menteur sur le feu!
Donc ton pantalon est en feu maintenant!

I know a guy from Texas. He talks funny, I like him. :p

[r lee ermey] Holy dogshit! Texas! Only two things come from Texas! Steers and queers, and I don't see horns on you buddy! [r lee ermey]

-slaps the irrelevant posters- TOPIC! (IAMABOVETHELAW!)



I would not go so far as to say that the whole state sucks. Just the same as I'd say that I love Chicago and a handful of the surrounding suburbs, but I could not be comfortable anywhere else in Illinois.

Hooray for socialism and beautiful women.

Why did the Texan walk back to Texas?

Because he had finished looting and plundering the Rest of the US, drinking their booze, taking their women, and eating their food :eek:



:D

Donc ton pantalon est en feu maintenant!
Vous vous trouvez ! .. ils sont preuve du feu !

Vous vous trouvez ! .. ils sont preuve du feu !
...

Je ne peux pas comprendre ta phrase...

...

Je ne peux pas comprendre ta phrase...
J'utilise un traducteur.

No, he wasn't.

But I digress.
How exactly WASN'T he?

J'utilise un traducteur.
Ton traducteur est tres difficile pour comprendre...Quel traducteur est-ce que tu utilises?

Ton traducteur est tres difficile pour comprendre...Quel traducteur est-ce que tu utilises?
Un un libre. et oui il est difficile de comprendre parfois. (http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/text.html)

Un un libre. et oui il est difficile de comprendre parfois. (http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/text.html)
Babelfish est meilleur de Dictionary.com

Babelfish est meilleur de Dictionary.com
Oh mon ! C'est grand !

I am probably the only Okie who loves Texas. But I live on the border and actually live in Texas but conduct most of my business in Oklahoma though the county is Texas County. Texas is my favorite state with Oklahoma being a close second. I cant really stand houston and austin though. The areas close to mexico are really starting to suck and are more mexico than Texas these days.

Texas has given the US two of its greatest presidents (Bush and Bush) and the worst president (johnson) luckily the days of Texas being a democratic state ended when Bush killed off ann richardson (they even fled the state once)! Since that election Texas has rapidy ascended to being the best state in the US. Even though Texas shares a border with louisianna, arkansas, and mexico, it is still the best state in the country and will remain that way for a long, long time.

Coincidentally, I'm writing this post whilst reviewing the new Dixie Chicks album. Strange how that works.

http://69.13.97.211/t-shirt-designs/prodimages/TEXAS%20OPPORTUNITY-washinton.JPG

I'm messing with Texas, and there's nothing you can do about it.:p

LOL! That is easiest the funniest thing I've ever seen. :D

As far as my own opinion of Texas: I've been to Pasadena and Houston, and I can't really say I hate it. The people are a mixed bag- like every city really- but I do think the conservatism stuck out like a sore thumb. The bus system is crap (where I was in Pasadena- a 140,000-plus city no less- the closest bus stop was an hour and a half walk), everyone drove an expensive car or a Sports Utility Vehichle, and the only minorities I remember seeing worked the extremely low-end jobs. It was a revelation coming from decidedly liberal Ontario (where a community of 20,000 somehow can manage a bus service), but I didn't think it was evil (I felt more out of place, really). One thing that really did strike me was those super-sized soft drink containers the McDonald's had with "Don't Mess With Texas" emblazoned on it- it made me think that "Things Really Are Bigger In Texas". :D

If you don't like the conservatism, try Austin.

To quote a better man then myself:


umm.... God Bless Texas

I seen a lot of places...i've been around the world

I've seen some pretty faces There was some beautiful girls

After all i've witnessed One things still amazes me

Just like America You have to see to believe



[chorus]



God Bless Texas with His own hand

Brought down angels from the promise land

Gave em' a place where they could dance

If you wanna see heaven brother here's your chance

I've been sent to spread the message

God bless Texas



First he let the sun shine

Then he made the water deep

Then he gave us moonlight for all the world to see

Well everybody knows that the Lord walks in mysterious ways

He took a risk then on the very next day



[chorus]



(guitar solo)



[chorus]



I've been sent to spread the message

God Bless Texas



I've been sent to spread the message

...God Bless Texas

Texas, Our Texas
Written by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright
Composed by William J. Marsh

Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.


Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.


Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.

God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long

Babelfish est meilleur de Dictionary.comIt sucks for German though.

A few weeks ago, my boss and I were working north of Austin in ultra-conservative Williamson County, and we had to pick up some paperwork at the courthouse. As we passed through security, one of the ignorant rednecks they use for cops took a break from harassing people long enough to notice my boss's "Keep Austin Weird" hat, and state "Up 'ere in Will-yum-sum County, we like to keep things nice and boring."

It took every ounce of willpower I had to make it out of there without laughing in his face. First off, there's the obvious fact that it was an extremely lame-ass line, but what really made me laugh was thinking that keeping Williamson County boring would be about as challenging as keeping water wet.

Yeah, Austin should be kept weird. That is, every other part of the US should be kept from becoming like Austin, so it keeps standing out. That means California and NY need some reform, too.

Yeah, Austin should be kept weird. That is, every other part of the US should be kept from becoming like Austin, so it keeps standing out. That means California and NY need some reform, too.

A safe, clean city with a good local economy, lots of parkland, a diverse, tolerant population, and tons of local activities and traditions. Yeah, we wouldn't want that to spread.

Q: What is a Texan with a gun?
A: something that needs locking up in Gitmo.
:p

Not A socialist, nor do I hate Texas. It's not the places fault so many Texans are either libs or liberal appologists, now is it?

Like the plague.

Every bell-curve has to have an extreme left point, and in the US' case, that is texas.

Heck we're gonna tell the ATF to shove off just like Montana did. How cool would that be?
Are you now? (I also need explanation of what ATF is.)

No, he wasn't.

But I digress.
Jesus was a war hawk.

How exactly WASN'T he?

If jesus was a socialist, he was a really bad one.








He never used A DIME OF GOVERNMENT MONEY! And he was always doing things through private organizations, not gov't. And he had help from God, something the founders of socialism had a hard time accepting.

Q: What is a Texan with a gun?
A: someone who can shoot the frayed ends off a turban at 300 yards
:p

:D

This is what I have to ask all you socialists out there- Do you like Texas?
I don't think I could fairly claim to hate the entire state of Texas, since I know there are some fun places and cool people there. However, I can certainly say that I hate what Texas has come to stand for in current culture: xenophobia, pride in one's own ignorance, homophobia, superstition, and fake cowboys who like to bomb things instead of doing their fucking jobs.

I'm Socialist and I can't hate Texas...

A) Cos Texan women are perhaps the hottest in the world, and

It's strange. I left Texas at 18, and it's true. Texan women are on average more attractive. I'm just not sure why that's the case. It befuddles me. And fills me with joy at the same time. :confused: :D

Are you now? (I also need explanation of what ATF is.)

Alcohol Tobacco Firearms. The people who shoot your dogs, burn down your house, kill your kids, all for a fake charge.

I don't hate Texas, it's the only state in the old "south" where I would actually consider living, well in the metropolitan areas at least.

Remember the Republic!

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Alcohol Tobacco Firearms. The people who shoot your dogs, burn down your house, kill your kids, all for a fake charge.
You mean, gangsters?