Y'all Wanna Be Your Own Country Now? An Investigation into Independent Texas
Howdy, partners! Ever wondered what'd happen if the Lone Star State decided to dust off its old "Republic of Texas" hat and sashayed out of the U.S. of A.? Well, buckle up, because we're about to take a wild yeehaw ride into the speculative world of an independent Texas.
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| What Happens If Texas Becomes Independent |
The Economic Enchilada: Boom or Bust?
Texas boasts a hefty oil industry, a booming tech sector in Austin (yeehaw for silicon!), and a cattle herd that could make a Kardashian blush. On paper, it seems like Texas could be an economic powerhouse. But hold your horses! Being a new nation comes with a heaping helping of growing pains.
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- Building a Brand New Bureaucracy: Texas might have to say "adios" to federal funding and hello to setting up its own tax system, trade deals, and the whole nine yards. Imagine the wrangling over that at the state legislature – partner, it might make a rodeo look tame!
- Howdy, Partner? Howdy, Debt?: Texas might inherit a slice of the U.S. national debt. That's a lot of beans to sort out, folks.
The Verdict: Texas could be an economic force, but that first decade or two might feel like wrangling a herd of ornery longhorns.
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The Great Texas Wall: Cactus or Concrete?
Remember all that political dust-up about a wall on the southern border? Well, guess who might need to build one now? An independent Texas would have to figure out border security with Mexico. Maybe they'll invent a giant robotic armadillo to patrol the Rio Grande – that'd be right fancy!
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Stars and Stripes or Lone Star?
This is where things get interesting. Would Texas keep the good ol' American dollar, or would they create their own Tejas Greenback (with a picture of Willie Nelson on it, naturally)? What about the military? Would Texas have its own army, or would they partner up with the U.S. for defense?
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The Verdict: This is anyone's guess. Texas might surprise us all with its ingenuity (and maybe a dash of eccentricity).
How about Space, Y'all?
Texas is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Would Texas keep blasting off into the cosmos, or would they focus on more earthly matters (like perfecting the art of barbecue)?
The Verdict: The future of Texan space exploration is uncertain, but one thing's for sure: if they do go to Mars, they're definitely bringing the chili.
Howdy, Partner! Got Questions?
- How to become a citizen of Independent Texas? Hold on to your Stetsons, folks! This one would likely take some time to sort out.
- How to visit Independent Texas? Probably still with a passport, but maybe they'll accept a good two-step as entry instead.
- How to move to Independent Texas? This one depends on their new immigration policies. But brushing up on your Spanish might be a good idea, just in case.
- How to learn more about Independent Texas? Well, if it ever happens, this blog post will be a collector's item!
- How to keep up with the latest Texas independence news? Hold onto your hats, partners, because this could be a wild ride!
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