The Texas Nationalist Movement

Subject: The Texas Nationalist Movement Tue 04 Dec 2007, 4:42 am

Considering the current state of political affairs in our current States (that being the United), perhaps these folks hold the key? confused

http://www.texasnationalist.com/independence/index.php

http://texasnationalist.com/

http://www.texasnationalpress.com//index.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Texas_(group)

Even the most callous and cynical among us surely will agree that the more one learns about Texas, the more intriguing she becomes Cool

For me, the biggest obstacle to crossing over to the other side might be finally admitting that Maribeau B. Lamar was right Rolling Eyes

At any rate, we have here an interesting sociological phenomenon, no?
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Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Sat 08 Dec 2007, 6:34 pm

Laugh of the day. Those folks could get that wall made. HA HA.

Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Sun 09 Dec 2007, 5:40 pm

This is ridiculous. If Texas did something like this it would start a civil war. What are people like this thinking?

Wrangler Joined : 01 Jul 2007 Posts : 30

I think I remember something in the news about this group maybe 10 years ago. Surely this is not one of those vigilante groups, is it?

Anne

Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Wed 27 Feb 2008, 4:06 pm

According to the keen voice of Texas Co-op Power, our state's favorite monthly magazine:

WHO GETS THE LONGHORN?

When Texas was admitted into the Union in 1845, a clause in the articles of annexation would allow the state to be separated into “new states of convenient size.” It was conventional wisdom at the time that such a division was inevitable. The plan that came the closest to passing, in 1868, would have divided the state into three at the Colorado and Trinity rivers to form “East Texas,” “Texas” and “West Texas.”

If such a plan were introduced today, it is unclear whether Congress would allow for the radical change. Another plan, which called for splitting Texas into five states, would increase representation in the Senate from two to 10 senators. Some scholars believe the other 49 states would roundly protest and take the issue to the Supreme Court.

To carry this scenario even further, politicians theorize, if the Supreme Court did not allow Texas to divide, such action would make null the articles of annexation, making Texas an independent republic once again.

http://tinyurl.com/37o7r3
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The woman of the frontier made the best of her situation, for she had developed a respect for the land that gave her freedom as well as the courage to live in it.
~~~ from the perspective of Anne Seagraves

Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Fri 29 Feb 2008, 4:10 pm

That's like doing something mean to make your husband or you wife divorce you.

Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Fri 29 Feb 2008, 8:49 pm

Well, I guess we have a kind of prenuptial agreement with the Union. These often don't bode very well for the longevity of a marriage; but what worries me more in the interim is the 'identity theft' which Texans at present seem to be undergoing.

On this web-page is a file of Governor Perry's radio address explaining his 'Operation Rio Grande' .... which he delivered over two years ago. I'm really just not sure what to think or to believe, honestly.

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/press/radio/
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The woman of the frontier made the best of her situation, for she had developed a respect for the land that gave her freedom as well as the courage to live in it.
~~~ from the perspective of Anne Seagraves

Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Sat 01 Mar 2008, 1:11 am

Madelyn, my dear, I would like to share the 'outcome' of this experience with you, as we had spoken, but also decided to post my impressions here. Readers who venture to this out-of-the-way place may or may not know (probably they wouldn't) that several of us registered do or have educated our children at home .... for a variety of reasons.

Here is an excerpt of a short reflection which I posted to another forum, concerning a public-school field trip, which my child and I anticipated this week:

Unspoken, we prepared for a sad, incompatible coupling: a grand, symphonic hall, playing host to an African-American storyteller and drummers rather than than to the beautiful, orchestral strains which its builders had envisioned.

In the case of our school district and its curricular incentives, a grant was received by the concert hall ~ likely, at least in part, of state funds .... allowing it to offer free performances to school-children. Attending an upcoming African-themed concert will enable the students to fulfill a measure of the social studies, language arts and music requirements of their curriculum. Our kids are encouraged to attend in formal attire, as "learning how to dress appropriately for such events" is part of the cultural experience.

But as our little ones wait expectantly in plush seats ... wearing their dresses or pressed shirts and ties, in what garb will the "African American storyteller/ musician" take the stage in the concert hall?

I have been informed by my child that she is "a very important lady," yet I would wager that her offering falls short of a symphonic performance of Beethoven or Mozart (or even a short venture into chamber music) ~ for which the hall was designed. A more appropriate venue for this artist's creativity would be at creekside in a local park; or rather, in a pasture ... as most of our families continue to be rural. The expenditure of public funds also would be much less in such a setting.

Thus are the strange and incongruous manifestations that Black History Month encourages.

Black History Month has ended officially as a celebration and as an indoctrination of our children with the coming of March. Do I have a clearer understanding this evening than I did on Monday how my little one may have been influenced by the storyteller's performance in the spacious hall? No, and truly neither can my child; our children when they undergo like exposure .... mandated from on-high.

But I may share some aspects of the few ways in which I attempt to convey a mother's own heritage to those in her care and of her lineage ~ here, during the coming weeks. This is nothing special at all; just an attempted continuation of former ways .... as I know that you understand. Please do the same, if you would like to.

Perhaps we could begin a new thread.

queen

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The woman of the frontier made the best of her situation, for she had developed a respect for the land that gave her freedom as well as the courage to live in it.
~~~ from the perspective of Anne Seagraves

Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Sat 01 Mar 2008, 10:02 am

Let me think about it. The history part isn't as important to me as it is you, it's more the means to an and. I want my kids to be strong in their faith and have values though. We use BJU so the patriotic element is pretty much built in. I don't trust public schools or the values they try to bring kids. They're not mine so why should I? They're failures. Don't shoot me but being from Texas for us us like being from any other state. We don't keep Texas flags around or anything like that.

You can't be concerned about every little thing though. You're so vigilant. I'd say don't be too worried about programs like this but watch out for the language, respect, and the behavior that can rub off from the school.

Madelyn

Subject: Re: The Texas Nationalist Movement Sat 01 Mar 2008, 6:38 pm

Thanks, Madelyn ... and I understand where you're coming from.

Yet, should our grandchildren behold an Alamo no longer held as a shrine to Texas liberty; as a memorial to fallen, courageous heroes ... but rather as the symbol of a rising 'Aztlan' ~ I wonder if they would wish that we'd given our heritage a deeper consideration.

Some moving images, also, found here:

http://www.thealamofilm.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7490

http://www.thealamofilm.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7618
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The woman of the frontier made the best of her situation, for she had developed a respect for the land that gave her freedom as well as the courage to live in it.
~~~ from the perspective of Anne Seagraves