Texas: The Lone Star State... or Country?
So, let's say Texas decided to throw a hissy fit and pack its bags. It wants to be its own country. Cue dramatic music. Sounds like a plot for a really bad country western, right? But let's explore this hypothetical scenario for a bit.
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| What Would Happen If Texas Became Its Own Country |
Independence Day, Texas Style
First off, we'd need a new national anthem. Something that rhymes with "yeehaw" and "barbecue". And a new flag. Maybe a bigger Lone Star? Or maybe a picture of a really big cowboy hat? The possibilities are endless, and by endless, I mean hilariously limited.
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Then there's the matter of currency. Would they keep the dollar? Create the Texdollar? Or maybe go full-on crypto and have Bitcoin as their official tender? I'm picturing a vending machine where you have to mine Bitcoin for a bag of chips.
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The Great Wall of Texas
Let's talk borders. Mexico would be thrilled, or terrified, depending on how you look at it. A new border means new border patrol, which is basically just a bunch of cowboys on horseback with really big hats. And then there's the issue of the Rio Grande. Does it still divide two countries, or does it become a purely internal matter? I'm imagining a lot of confused fish.
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Who Runs Texas?
Politics would be a whole new ball game. No more messing around with the rest of the states. It's just Texas, against the world. Or, well, against Mexico and a whole bunch of other countries. The first order of business would probably be deciding on a new state... I mean, country name. The Republic of Texas has a nice ring to it, but I'm also partial to Texastan.
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The Economic Fallout
Texas is a big deal to the US economy. Oil, agriculture, and a whole lot of other stuff. So, if it split, it would be like losing a really big limb. The US would probably feel it for a while. And Texas? Well, it would have to figure out how to do its own taxes, build its own roads, and deal with its own natural disasters. Good luck with that, y'all.
How to... Texas Edition
- How to become a Texan citizen: Easy. Just move there and start talking really slow.
- How to survive a Texas summer: Invest in a good hat, plenty of sunscreen, and a swimming pool. Or just hibernate.
- How to order barbecue: Don't mess with brisket.
- How to dance the two-step: Find a partner and shuffle your feet. It's not as hard as it looks.
- How to say "y'all" correctly: Just add an extra syllable to "you." It's not rocket science.
So, there you have it. A brief and totally unscientific look at what might happen if Texas decided to go it alone. It's a fun thought experiment, but let's be real, it's probably not going to happen. But hey, a girl can dream, right?
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