He say that "we all remember the Alamo"; but, he leaves out the fact that we *also* remember San Jacinto! It *still* holds the world record for most lopsided victory of an outnumbered force over a larger one! It was the battle that actually won the Texas Revolution!

@edwardgoering1237

2 ай бұрын

Ha Ha Ha Cartels General San Ana after the Battle of San Jacinto tryed to hide his escape by dressing up as a Nun !!!!!!!!!

@jbcoker

Ай бұрын

18 minutes, Sam Houston wasn't messing around. Santa Anna effed around and found out.

I am a Texan and so ready for it. I'm sick of corrupt federal government.

@joshuabrown2923

2 ай бұрын

Same here, I’m a 5th generation Texan and the Union is nothing more than a toxic marriage. All it does is mooch off of hard working Texans just trying to make a living. I’ve been praying for a long time that we drop the Union like a bad habit

@EB-sh2jr

2 ай бұрын

We are all ready for you to go.

@hairywhodini3429

Ай бұрын

be careful what you wish for...

@user-fo5rq3dp4o

Ай бұрын

It won’t happen

@SuperUnemployable

Ай бұрын

TEXIT

I'm from Texas as well and I find it funny that other Americans think that Texas is just a giant desert

@cuginkcain5430

Жыл бұрын

*laughs in Arizona*

@TheJasonBorn

Жыл бұрын

Have lived there, it mostly is.

@SleepyPlushy

Жыл бұрын

As an texas it is very desserted in nost areas on texas. We barely got no snow for years

@azazel166

Жыл бұрын

Most of it is.

@Bobbytrainwreck

8 ай бұрын

Ever been to El Paso headed east?

I am Virginian and I would volunteer to help texas get away from this controlling devil.

"only beat by the very large california" precedes to show north carolina

@joshfindlay6283

Жыл бұрын

Good catch.

@cali-bear3489

Жыл бұрын

Yea i chuckled when i saw that lol 😂

@savage_c

Жыл бұрын

Saw that too😂

@jonboyd9186

Жыл бұрын

Glad I wasn’t the only one

@bruno5336

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Anyone notice at 7:00 they mentioned California having more people but showed a picture of North Carolina. And they even put the NC flag on it.

@sofakingj5498

Жыл бұрын

Sameeeeeeee

@RealColoradoProductions

Жыл бұрын

Plot twist: NC is actually CA!

@Normandy-ui7zd

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I noticed that too.

@JonBrown-po7he

Жыл бұрын

California native, was stationed throughout the south, really was nice to be at home where I didn't need to deal with squadrons of mosquitoes or voracious chiggers if I ventured off the beaten path. Summers free of the weight of a constant pall of crushing humidity. As Poe's raven said, "Never more."

@JamesPuette

Жыл бұрын

North California so much better than South California lol

Texas wouldn’t have the huge bureaucracy restricting oil production!

An independent Texas is so strong economically, it could easily become a North American Singapore. Also, recent events clearly show that Texas has a LOT of allies in other states. If Texit happened today, it would be a tremendous success.

If Texas were to succeed with secession It’s a normal assumption other states would want to leave with it like Florida to Oklahoma

@pewpew9193

Жыл бұрын

All the original Confederate states would come back together. What a based AF country that would be.

@i.l6916

Жыл бұрын

It’s funny you think that

@i.l6916

Жыл бұрын

What about states like mine who are too far north but align with Texas ? You expect people to just up an move for a political war? Y’all are batshit crazy.

@PrimeTexans

Жыл бұрын

@@i.l6916 it’s not that deep🗿

@i.l6916

Жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTexans How can you think that with a topic like this?

Actually, this is a nuanced analysis of what an independent Republic of Texas could look like. I have seen other opinions circulate the internet saying that Texas would succeed or fail, so I really appreciate this analysis.

@fernandocabrera6707

Жыл бұрын

I mean, that's obviously the only two options 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ failing or succeeding

@speedy01247

Жыл бұрын

@@fernandocabrera6707 nah there is surviving where it doesn't do well but it still exists as a nation.

@ninjalanternshark1508

Жыл бұрын

Data analysis with blatant left wing opinions mixed in.

@Daytonaman675

Жыл бұрын

I believe oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, likely NM, and possibly CO would all go with Texas. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and others would likely join as well.

@ikillmelol6969

Жыл бұрын

All the major cities and then some would succeed from the state it's already been said besides whites are a minority now in Tejas.

I live in Texas and stereotypes are so funny yet so annoying at the same time (cowboys, desert, saloons, tattoos, sheriffs, the Wild West in general)

@HeathInClearLake

Жыл бұрын

How do the spot the guy from out of state? He's wearing a cowboy hat.

@TheAnnoyingBoss

Жыл бұрын

@@HeathInClearLake okay sure but let's not pretend Texas isn't the cowboy hat capital of the world

@boobtoucher7271

Жыл бұрын

When I here Texas I usually assume racism, Confederacy and slaves

@cuginkcain5430

Жыл бұрын

*sips coffee while listening to grunge in Seattle & laughs*

@300blkoutbjj3

Жыл бұрын

@@HeathInClearLake i wear a cowboy hat and i am born and raised here

To be fair if like 80-90% of the population in any state genuinely wanted to be independent from the U.S.A. I don't know if there's anything the U.S.A could do to enforce it's ban on secession without violently occupying the place. Which would not exactly be democratic or popular amongst that state's residences. I feel like if THAT many of the people wanted to secede then the feds might have no choice but to do the democratic thing and let them do so.

@donlowry6469

7 ай бұрын

Plus when you factor in the fact that large numbers of the military are from Texas, expecting them to take up arms against Texas will be problematic.

I think if texas would secede, other states with similar cultures and politics would follow. In a scenario like this, texas leaving the union would also cause every other red state leaving the union, so basically the south from Kentucky to florida and most of the midwest states. It would likely form a new union.

@worldsgreatestdude1784

Жыл бұрын

& Utah & northern Rockies as well as Alaska

@MadCapMag

Жыл бұрын

You’re missing the fact that it’s as illegal as it was for American colonies to leave the British Empire. Texas could never secede without a war, which Texas would surely lose.

@heybeter9505

Жыл бұрын

@@MadCapMag define losing?

@99mrpogi

Жыл бұрын

Basically confederate states of America version 2

@99mrpogi

Жыл бұрын

@@worldsgreatestdude1784 Alaska seceding would probably be its own country

A little known fact is that the Texas School board actually determines what is to be printed in the school books that the rest of the country uses due to it being the largest customer. It's referred to as the "Texas Effect". The predominantly effected topic was History. The CCSS takes some of that power away recently.

@worldsgreatestdude1784

Жыл бұрын

Our education board has created probably the WORST state standardized test in the country, that’s not a good thing

@whateveryousaygroomer131

Жыл бұрын

@@worldsgreatestdude1784 Key words "probably". Your feelings do not = facts bud.

@I-0-0-I

Жыл бұрын

@@whateveryousaygroomer131 Did you know that The Alamo was all about keeping slavery legal in Texas? Those are facts. How are your feelings doing Bubba?

@TheLongDon

Жыл бұрын

@@I-0-0-I Okay. Irrelevant

@ghTovar12

Жыл бұрын

@@I-0-0-I Did you know that most of the country had supported slavery? How are your feelings now?

Currency isn't an issue with Texas Honestly. It had what was known as the Texas redback dollar when it was its own independent country. It could be renamed but most likely that style of dollar or even the entire makeup could be reused or reissued. Born and raised and still live in Texas personally and I had a great uncle (he died when I was 6 and was 101 at the time of his death he also the last of his generation in the family) had actual real Texas dollars from that time in his possession too. He got them from his grandfather before he passed as a kid and when he passed his kids got them. Where they are now don't know but they were cool looking.

@povotaknight2063

Жыл бұрын

The currency literally failed what to you mean

@dougearnest7590

Жыл бұрын

As President of the new Republic (which is actually still the old Republic, if you understand the nature of the makeup of the USA) - the first thing I would do is put Harriet Tubman on the new $20 bill -- a gun-toting Republican Christian woman!

I don’t know the details but a college teacher told me one time that Texas did not join the US under the same pretense’s as other states did. They are free to become there own country anytime they want to

One thing a lot of people don't know is that Texas also has a State Guard. It is a state militia separate ftm the National Guard. I'm not sure of their numbers, but it is a group of volunteers in the state.

@fighter5583

Жыл бұрын

If it's a group of "volunteers", I'm almost certain they have far less numbers than the National Guard.

@dovahnord7288

Жыл бұрын

Lol.

@gangreneyatoeoff9881

Жыл бұрын

Most of them couldn’t even run to the mailbox and back

@joshgarner1174

Жыл бұрын

I never said they were any good, but they are there lol

@krackerjack1233

Жыл бұрын

@@gangreneyatoeoff9881 you don't need to run to be a good shot.

Quick correction, Texas did not become fight for independence because of Mexico outlawing slavery, but because Santa Ana declared himself as the dictator and “Napoleon of the West”, making immigration from the United States illegal, and tearing up the Mexican constitution that was signed in 1824, hence the reason that the flag flown over the Alamo had “1824” on it.

@Kyle-vb3fz

Жыл бұрын

Well said, brother.

@germanicus1732

Жыл бұрын

No they did

@germanicus1732

Жыл бұрын

The original rebels against centralism were Mexicans, not Anglo settlers

@aarona7041

Жыл бұрын

Exactly thank you

@Lovedrug96

Жыл бұрын

Cap 🧢

Santa Anna dissolving the Constitution of 1824, and the Congress/State legislatures is what lit the fuse. Slavery was never mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.

I’m a New Yorker and I bet if any state can pull this off, It’d be Texas.

@opryman1

8 күн бұрын

Fellow NY'er here. From conservative Upstate. If Texas did this today, tomorrow I would be a Texan.

I would like to see "What Would an Republic of Cascadia Look Like?". I wouldn't mind seeing that.

@piplupdabest

Жыл бұрын

Too many ROC’s

@CosmicAggressor

Жыл бұрын

Could you please rephrase that sentance and use grammer?

@crookedwell8527

Жыл бұрын

Just play Project Wingman That should give you a pretty good picture 😊

@DBurpees1

Жыл бұрын

In a lot of ways, it would be like Texas. A lot of agricultural land, a massive tech sector. not to mention the large oil reserves off the coast. The only difference is it would be a lot more left leaning, have a larger population and less guns.

@darksideofthemoon488

Жыл бұрын

@@DBurpees1 basically it would be a North American version of the Netherlands.

Fun fact: The six flags Texas has been under is where the amusement park ‘Six Flags’ gets its name from

North Mexican here. If Texas gains independence, all 4 Mexican border states will emulate it, either to join Texas or to found our own Republic of the Rio Grande.

@bugwar5545

Жыл бұрын

Great. Now the cartels would have their own nation officially.

@dougearnest7590

Жыл бұрын

@@bugwar5545 - So you're saying the status quo is preferable?

@bugwar5545

Жыл бұрын

@@dougearnest7590 Nope.

@hellsplumber34

Жыл бұрын

..no they wont...

@Sonder_lml

Жыл бұрын

I'm. From north of Mexico too and I agree your comment, we can take back the Rio Grande republic again, why not? We are tired of centralist government in the south As at that time

It was interesting to revisit this in light of current events. That being said, I forgot how much this video bugged me. It stages Texas a line state in a matter of secession, but it is a given than the entire Southeast would join them, giving them the entirety of the Gulf of Mexico.

Imagine needing a passport to enter or leave Texas. 😂

@CatWith-AHat

Жыл бұрын

You should have a passport anyway. They're good for 10 years and it's not difficult to get.

@engineeringvision9507

Жыл бұрын

@@CatWith-AHat You don't always need a passport to cross a national border

@michaelkaiser1864

3 ай бұрын

ONLY if you are from communist blue states such as commiefornia, the north west or the north east. Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and other southern states? Yall are free to enter. Mexico and other countries? Mideast. Afrikan. Better have papers, language skills, DESIREABLE job skills and be vetted to the Nth degree. Short of that, you get a visitor visa...and an ankle monitor. If too many of those go dark, you don't even get that...and those who lost the monitors will be sent home. Feet first or head first. We're not freaking commiefornia.

@cesruhf2605

2 ай бұрын

@@engineeringvision9507 yeah look at europe

If it gets that bad, secession is preferable to the alternative. I feel like too many people want actual conflict.

@diaryofanaxeman539

Жыл бұрын

Fort Hood would mobilized and crush any Texas Terrorist attack . Fort Hood is Federally owned .

@neondystopian

Жыл бұрын

@@diaryofanaxeman539 Fear isn't an acceptable reason to remain. If the only thing keeping us together is fear of the repercussions, then everything will collapse anyway.

Texas strong Texas proud ❤ born n raised ❤😊

@michaelkaiser1864

3 ай бұрын

Same here. 4th generation. My gramma was a baby when the big hurricane hit galveston in 1900 lol.

@SteveBrosig-dh3xz

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

Yes,Yes do it. Stay strong Texas👍❤️

Did anyone else notice that when they say Texas was only second in size behind California it actually shows the outline and flag of North Carolina

@maryalderman7592

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes I did. I'm from NC originally. ;)

@CarltonStovall

Жыл бұрын

They don't have it right. Alaska is slightly bigger than Texas but if you melt all the snow then Texas would be bigger.

@Charles-472

Жыл бұрын

@@CarltonStovall Texas is about 1/4 the size of Alaska. The ice and snow have nothing to do with it

@jonahshamsandwich718

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s a joke

@emperorxavier334

Жыл бұрын

It's a lie I checked it that's 100% Texas flag

Texas should be it own country once again.. Go Texas!!!

@the_dragon_gamer8850

3 ай бұрын

lol, texas secedes, us United States people can just put up a wall to keep Texans from crossing. 😂

@mathhhgame

2 ай бұрын

Illinois take care of Texas again.

I've been to Texas several times, like DFW, Austin. It's a nice country and citizens there are very hospitable.

@HagenGray

6 ай бұрын

Country? Unfortunately, it is not a country, however there’s no doubt in my mind that our great Texas will lift its head among the nations again! Just like Sam Houston said it would! GOD BLESS TEXAS

@nazismomsrhos

3 ай бұрын

​@HagenGray he is joking

Info graphics stated "if the Supreme Court gives States more power" like if its a bad thing. State power is great.

If this video was slanted anymore to the left, it would slide right off my screen.

@gracehouse11

2 сағат бұрын

I saw it to. To all: must be very discerning when you listen blindly.

Then a more accurate title would be what if texas stayed independent instead of getting annexed

@eremita1688

Жыл бұрын

Texas without the USA would become Nicaragua. Why would Texas separate from a major world power?

At about 7:00 in the video, they are comparing CA to TX and the graphic shows NC instead of CA!! Get it together, peeps! LOL!🤣🤣

The idea that Texas's border with Mexico would get less guarded upon leaving the Union is pretty laughable. 1) I'm not sure it could be less guarded than it is now. 2) The Union is currently preventing Texas from actually guarding it.

@k3V991.2

7 ай бұрын

Facts

Oklahoma would instantly join Texas (probably pressure them to begin with), after which many others would likely join as well.

@davidfoster8172

Жыл бұрын

new mexico and louisiana too

@jaydentodd

Жыл бұрын

@@davidfoster8172 New Mexicans hate Texas

@pewpew9193

Жыл бұрын

Confederate States of America 2

@bigtxinla

Жыл бұрын

No way...Our 2nd wall would be to keep out those pesky Oklahomans!

@designordeath

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtxinla Yea... sorry oklahoma... it was you or lowsy-anna.. we made our choice.

Those living in TX knows that the power grid is not as "strong" as this video claims. Heatwaves, severe coldsnaps, and tropical systems always causes damage and energy rates soar

@stevenismart

Жыл бұрын

But the energy grid is still independent. The main issue is that building regulations and turbines aren't made for cold climates which isn't a common occurrence in Texas. Where I live, it hardly goes below 60deg F a few times a year and hasn't snowed in almost 20 years

@randlebrowne2048

3 ай бұрын

Texas staying or leaving the Union wouldn't have an effect on that. It's not as if the rest of the US can send Texas power *now* (the grid aren't connected; and, it's not as if electricity can be trucked in).

@sassytude1858

Ай бұрын

We have Elon. He’ll fix it.

Thank you for sharing. Very informative 👍🏽

Could you try a video on Cascadia? Most breakdowns just lump together their economies, but I know Eastern WA wouldn't choose to follow Seattle. They'd probably join Idaho. How does that affect the west though?

@scottlemiere2024

Жыл бұрын

They wouldn't get a choice. It would be a state-wide vote they would lose if there was a serious movement.

@autobotstarscream765

Жыл бұрын

@@scottlemiere2024 Eastern Washington and Northern Oregon have been trying to secede to either join Idaho or become a new State of Jefferson for a while now.

If you didn't know Mexico and the islands in the Caribbean is considered north America not central!

@jackwalker9492

Жыл бұрын

No disrespect, but we consider Mexico to Panama, Central America, and in no way view the Caribbean as part of North America.

@alejandromendez488

Жыл бұрын

@@jackwalker9492 uhm… who is “we” Mexico is not Central America, it’s part of North America. Central American is Guatemala to Panama. But Central America is still considered part of North America since it lies on the North American tectonic plate, it’s just considered a region within it. Three countries include North America (excluding Greenland which territory of Denmark, and Central American and Caribbean islands) The USA, Canada, Mexico.

@tenzaemtade6146

Жыл бұрын

There are basically two definitions of North America: the continent and the region

@jackwalker9492

Жыл бұрын

@@alejandromendez488 First, there is no disrespect at all meant here and I have spent over 15 years in Latin America. Currently in Colombia and while I have been to almost every country I want to (Brazil, Paraguay, Guatemala and Mexico are my to do list!). I dont want this to be an argument or some hateful thing. Maps for one thing divide it that way. No American would consider the Carribean as North America. Have a great day!

@thehoneybadgerusmc

Жыл бұрын

@@jackwalker9492 Who’s we? The geography challenged kind? Gotcha!

I think this is fairly accurate except for I think there's several states that would want to go with Texas or become part of Texas at least 10

Texas was asked by the United States to join as a state but when they did they made it clear that if United States gets out of hand they will leave the union

@randlebrowne2048

Жыл бұрын

THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1. BILL OF RIGHTS Sec. 2. INHERENT POLITICAL POWER; REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit. The faith of the people of Texas stands pledged to the preservation of a republican form of government, and, subject to this limitation only, they have at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think expedient.

As a Texan once oil was discovered the game would have changed. Slavery would have ended by the 1880s with the rise of steam powered cotton production. And Texas government would have made sure that we are technically advanced.

Texas literally has their own military as of now its well over 50,000 troops. They only serve in times of emergency's but they already drill one weekend a month and two weeks out of the year just like the NG. It wouldn't take long to get 90% of the troops up to speed with weapons qualifications and combat tactics. They have a marksmanship team that has won the governors trophy more that any branch in the DOD sector. They are call the "Texas State Guard".

@TheLastSane1

Жыл бұрын

Cool beans. You realize if Texas tried to succeed from the union they would have to win a war with the US government. The same government with 15 military bases within its borders. Also how many of those 50,000 would not join the succession and would join the US? The population of those bases is 1.4 million personnel. If even 10% are active military thats 2.8 times your State Guard and we both know its more than 10%

@StevenWolfe-lx8js

3 ай бұрын

& ther commander and chief is the president. All national guard

I think that part of the factor that defines wether we make it as an independant country is the Reason for becoming independant in the first place. Specially having in mind that we are now more than before. I think people in general just want Texas out for some reason. I say this as most of this theories (as far as I know) come from people outside of Texas.

@P71ScrewHead

Жыл бұрын

Texas is what keeps the liberals from never losing another presidential election again, that's why they hate TX but want to take i over..

I too am a born and bred Texan lived here all my life been to other states and they're all cool but there's no place like home Texas forever

As a Californian I support Texas independence, California independence and any state that wants independence since the empire is collapsing.

@thulomanchay

3 ай бұрын

Its not about collapsing, it is about being rotten.

I would like to see "what would Canada's Provinces do if Canada fell?" I'd think Quebec would become its own country and some Mid-West provinces would be in the air about joining the US.

@thatweatherman4411

Жыл бұрын

wexit lol

@Meldryn

Жыл бұрын

Canada already fell

@user-fm8nf2ys2o

9 ай бұрын

Alberta is Quebec's sugar daddy. Alberta need to separate from Canada.

@user-pg7vw3fe2d

3 ай бұрын

Quebec should be its own country and leave the Western provinces it rips off alone!

As a Texan, I'm willing to bet on us and Texit

LETS DO THIS!

That would leave a spot for the District of Columbia to take on statehood while the stars on the Stars and Stripes wouldn't need redesigning.

@randlebrowne2048

Жыл бұрын

If Texas actually does leave, a large number of other Red states would quickly follow (either as part of the Republic of Texas or in alliance with it).

@Spacebattler

5 ай бұрын

​@@randlebrowne2048even better. We have a few US territories that have wanted statehood for a while. Ditch the dead weight and turn the territories into proper states.

@randlebrowne2048

3 ай бұрын

@@Spacebattler Red states (which would be most likely to leave along with Texas) tend to connected with each other. By leaving, the Blue areas would largely become disconnected islands. You'd be left with parts of the West Coast and the Northeast, perhaps parts of the Midwest.

6:58. That’s not California. That’s North Carolina.

@Deathtank75

Жыл бұрын

rofl!

@TheLastSane1

Жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure that was a joke because most people don't know what a state looks like outside their own.

Did they forget the State guard? I saw them mention the National Guard, but not mention the State Guard at all. Those numbers are small currently, but are set up to easily amp up should the need arise. We usually ramp it up near any major emergency event.

@randlebrowne2048

Жыл бұрын

Currently, the state guard is both a disaster relief organization and a framework to form an army (from militia volunteers).

texas had an exit clause when negotiating joining the union . it is rarely talked about .

@randlebrowne2048

3 ай бұрын

This is from the *current* (post Civil War) Texas Constitution: "Texas is a free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States, and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the Union depend upon the preservation of the right of local self-government, unimpaired to all the States." Texas Constitution, Article 1 Section 1 "All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their benefit. The faith of the people of Texas stands pledged to the preservation of a republican form of government, and, subject to this limitation only, they have at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think expedient." Texas Constitution, Article 1 Section 2

Overall, the idea of Texas becoming independent again is nice and all; but, the factors (mentioned in the video and many others) effectively killed the current interpretation of the idea. However, I could easily see the resurrection of the Republic as a EU esque union - that's consisting of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas - that exists in both the US and Mexico. Mainly, it would be there to centralize the region's infrastructure and economy, and also keep the legislative and executive portions of both aforementioned nations' governments in check. In layman terms, a large powerful pseudo-nation within two nations. Plus, this might what the Republic's EU esque allies might look like (mostly US-centric ones): West Coast Region: The Republic of California & The Cascadian Federation Eastern-Mississippi Region: The United Great Lake & The Unified Civil Border State Of America Also, here is the enemies of the Republic and it's allies - well the US centric ones: The Confederacy of America (basically the South and in particular South Carolina) & The Neo New England Alliance (in particularly Massachusetts). So yeah, that's my brief* take on it. Besides that, Infographic forgot to mention the Mexican Federalist War, the old republic government's (especially Sam Houston's) views on the south, and the purple/swing-ness of Texas in the video/analysis. And one more thing, the resurrected Republic would be called The Greater Republic Of Texas. Edit: Added the words: brief and Of America

@thetapheonix

Жыл бұрын

There was actually a short lived Republic of the Rio Grande with Laredo as it’s capital that included TX, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas.

Thanks for the upload!

If Texas actually succeeded, they wouldn't go alone they would drag a lot of the southern states with them therefore strengthening their boundaries and their population and their resources

@itsnomyth144thsnd3

4 ай бұрын

Texas leaving and taking all Goober states with them would be a God send... Just need a really high wall to keep them all in...

as a texan, i can say that we were a country once 👍

@creepernumber7

Жыл бұрын

i dont want texas to be independant

In my opinion Texas would not be alone, several surrounding states would follow suit if Texas seceded.

@randlebrowne2048

3 ай бұрын

Most Red states would be likely to follow Texas. Without Texas' electoral college votes, Red states would be relegated to being a permanent political underclass!

"I wanna be a independent country" Also Texas *can't handle a snowstorm*

@jaketaylor3901

Жыл бұрын

Or a heat wave, or a monsoon storm

@preston8008

Жыл бұрын

lol as someone not from texas, its not like other northern places keep power during massive blizzards

@laststand6420

Жыл бұрын

The biggest snowstorm in recent history barely even hurt us. Some pipes burst, and? The media tried to inflate the scope of the disaster.

@ThatNascarGuy

Жыл бұрын

Makes fun of texas *is on fire 9 months out of the year

@M7S4I5L8V2A

Жыл бұрын

That snow storm is only once in a generation and we've withstood it each time before. Global warming has a rubber banding effect that's hard to predict so we couldn't have known it would be as bad as it was. It never goes below 20F more than one day a year around here but that storm had it go to almost 0 for over a week where previous storms were probably around 10.

You to account for all the Texans in the military too including myself half the people I met in my 4 years in the marine corp were from Texas

Alberta wants the same! Maybe they should hook up? Alberta is so much like Canadas Texas. There’s the Calgary Stampede and it’s quite western. Seriously it could be a match made in heaven.

You missed the routine debate at UT Law school, regarding whether Texas was PROPERLY annexed by the United States.

@wendyraines8011

Жыл бұрын

YES, DUH! How could there be debate? Stop the flowery drama and get a clue. Tx could NOT survive on its own then or now. Stay with statehood and get the residents to be as vigilant in voting and watching the Legislature as they recall those "Tall Tales".

@robertbradburn9616

Жыл бұрын

@@wendyraines8011 say your under 30 without any knowledge of history what so ever ....without saying it

@vengeancewillbemine3440

Жыл бұрын

@@robertbradburn9616 sounds like you know what you talking about but you don't. -because you stated zero evidence historically to counter anything that she stated yet you act like it's blatantly wrong.

@I-0-0-I

Жыл бұрын

Ha, that's kinda similar to Russia was never properly added to the UN Security Council. (it actually wasn't)

@justateach8217

Жыл бұрын

@@vengeancewillbemine3440 What is there to refute? She said nothing of substance. Comparing Texas in the early 1840s to Texas now is a non-starter. This video makes every negative assumption and accepts them as inevitably. Why would you overlook the idea Mexico would want an alliance with its immediate neighbor and gain access to the vast resources Texas has to offer? An alliance with Texas would offer access deep into the heartland of the U.S. as well as up and over to Louisiana. Do you believe Texas would not drill in the Gulf? And that's with Texas being the number 1 oil producer by a massive margin. Farming would take a large upturn with irrigation coming from the major river systems running through Texas. That doesn't take into account the newly discovered 3000 square miles 1000 foot thick Maverick Basin Aquifer. Texas produces more than twice as much beef as the next 2 producers combined. Texas is number 6 in poultry production, almost 4 billion pounds annually. Texas has more farms than any other state; almost as many as the next 3 states combined. Texas is number 1 in sheep and lamb as well. That is to say, do I think Texas would be ok on their own? Yes. Should they do it? No.

We're already two countries. It's inevitable that we break apart, unless the Federal Government shrinks back to it's intended role.

@thetapheonix

Жыл бұрын

LOL that ain’t gonna happen.😂

@bruhbutwhytho2301

10 ай бұрын

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A state like Texas that has its own oil wells and refineries could successfully secede and take other states which share boarders with it. Also ocean front states like Florida could follow suit!

Future American Civil War. Red vs Blue like Halo.

@manofthehour5580

11 ай бұрын

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I kinda think the western time zone states could make a case for its own country.

@dexxxhundo1365

Жыл бұрын

Politics wise sure

As a Texan I’ve wondered about this all the time

@ghostraidersgaming7591

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@antmck99

Жыл бұрын

Yall should go for it and voice it

@humanitychangers3846

Жыл бұрын

@@antmck99 Texas is one of the states in the union that more benefits by being part of it.

@jonthegamerboy

Жыл бұрын

@@antmck99 yep

@thedoctorairsoft6813

Жыл бұрын

Long live the Texas Nationalist Movement!

As a Texan born and raised, and part of Texas State Militia (not state guard), I can tell you I love my country. America is the first beacon of freedom to all oppressed around the world. For all its faults, I think America is the best country in the world, and Texas the best state in the country. However... I can't help but get excited thinking of the possibilities. Being able to create our own laws that correct big problems in American law (congressional term limits, balanced budget, federal reserve, etc..). There are so many awesome things we could do with a blank slate that we know would just never happen in the US.

@scottlemiere2024

Жыл бұрын

Your state won't balance it's own budget now, you think it would change if they had the choice?

@joeyadair9228

Жыл бұрын

@@scottlemiere2024 Texas has a $27B surplus currently. Of course, if Texas were to go it alone, it would have to institute an income tax or collect more taxes in some form (like flat tax?)

@georgerogers1166

Жыл бұрын

@@joeyadair9228 no they might have to raise the state sales tax to 15% but thats the most they would have to do.

@Flowerchild-lp8uh

5 ай бұрын

Unlike Russia rule we would loose our independence…I love Texas and being apart of the USA…FREEDOM 🎉🎉🎉

"The mighty big California" * Shows North Carolina*

when Texas becomes a country, it will confuse many people on whether the flag of Texas is Chile's, or Chile's flag as Texas's

@emperorxavier334

Жыл бұрын

yeah I got your point But one of them will change their flag just like Italy and Ireland flag

@designordeath

Жыл бұрын

No one knows the chile flag... except chile

@cambs0181

Жыл бұрын

Happens everywhere Russia and Serbia, Ireland and Italy, Germany and Belgium, France and Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.

For ages I have heard the theoretical as well as phone polls that give approval, but I would love if one day an official proposal be voted on just to see how the overall population feels, especially by demographics. Another talk has been about Texas shutting down the boarders completely, rounding up illegal immigrants, and punishing them more swiftly and harshly than the current U.S. government. I don't know how the general population of Texas _really_ feels about illegal immigrants, but as a prime location for their entry, their experience is far different from that of the politicians' who speak for everyone whether everyone wants them to or not.

@preston8008

Жыл бұрын

As a Texan, the cartels are in Texas. That's what everyone is upset about in regards to the border. The migrants aren't great, as they do take jobs from native Texans by working illegally for a fraction of the minimum wage, and a large portion of them end up homeless or living in subsidized housing. Those who enter legally are great, we have a wonderful relationship with Mexicans, they are hard working, incredibly kind and have a wonderful culture that Texas is a part of. As for the vote for independence, I don't think it has that much support. People are a bit more rational than those on twitter and facebook would have you believe.

@BandidFourLife

Жыл бұрын

It depends how things are where you live. Over in my Texan city everything is ok with both Illegal and legals. We don't just have Mexican Imigrants we also have Asians. Both put up their own shops, restaurants, car shops and help create more jobs in doing so. We do have some violence in which one or two drunks or drugged people par taken in, people that do this are born here. We are even in the top 10 safest cities and that is a big thing for a border city. But I don't know if that'll change as Only recently has the Cartel violence been coming over. And it isn't as bad as in other places from what I hear.

@pauljohnson957

Жыл бұрын

November of 23 we are voting for independence. I'm not sure how that isn't bigger news

@BlackOps05

Жыл бұрын

@@pauljohnson957 As I understand it, that measure is a referendum to weigh interest FOR putting independence to a proper vote.

@aaronhilsenbeck2303

Жыл бұрын

dont think texes can hold on its own now a days

6:58 “only beaten by the very large California.” *shows North Carolina*

Boy would I love Alberta to join up with Texas somehow…dare to dream. God bless Texas, God bless Alberta

@ItsOKtobeNormal

Жыл бұрын

That would be cool to see

@redline1916

9 ай бұрын

Don't forget Saskatchewan! We don't wanna be with Trudeau!

@Albert-zh6ps

9 ай бұрын

@@redline1916 Saskatchewan/Alberta for sure! No matter what we do it’s better for both of us to do it together in my books and I can’t think of anyone I know that thinks otherwise

What might happen is some states out west would follow Texas and then make their own republic the hard part would be getting the borderlines setup. They might work together to power ahead with tech and green energy so that costs might be down a bit and show the USA that things can get done better with a smaller government that is able listen to it’s needs and try to meet them better than always yelling at each other. When are you going to do the best and worst about next year I really like those.

@refererererer

Жыл бұрын

Not when very Democratic California will become the sole powerhouse state in the US and the Democrats will be making a killing at the federal government with Texas' 38 college votes evaporating. California secession only floated because of the dominance of the Republican Party. With the GOP practically dead at the federal level (because of Texas' departure), California will likely try to make the most out of the situation. Florida (GDP: 1 trillion) may also want to follow Texas once the GOP loses federal power. Still not that much of a loss, maybe even advantageous to the US as they no longer have to worry about a state regularly hit by hurricanes and is about to be sunk underwater by global warming.

@ninjalanternshark1508

Жыл бұрын

Well... If you took the federal government out of the equation in Minnesota's jurisdiction, our state would have already broke ground on a mine that has 1.16 billion lbs of copper, 170 million lbs of nickel, 6.2 million lbs of cobalt, 1.56 million oz of palladium/platinum/gold. Vastly increasing the supply and lowering the price of crucial metals required for "green" technology.

@cat_omaha732

Жыл бұрын

Texas would not invest in green tech. They would drill oil 😂

@BlackOps05

Жыл бұрын

@@cat_omaha732 However, Texas' low taxes and limited state interference would allow companies and other interests to do so cheaply compared to the US. The real test of "green" technology would be the profitability to drive said interest vs the tax money shell game current "green" ventures run.

In alternate cyberpunk universe, the Texas is called the Republic of Texas in the year of 2077.

Putting a giant red X over the "diverse metropolitan cities like Dallas and Houston" speaks volumes about the blatant bias I've been starting to notice in the videos on this channel. You can do better than that Infographics!

Did anyone notice at 7:00 they mentioned California but showed the state and flag of North Carolina? The Infographics Show needs to watch their editing!

The Civil War was primarily fought between Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia Vs. Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Texas was still an irrelevant frontier in 1861. Also it’s interesting that Texas is the only state to have an independent electrical system, so they made it easier if they ever need to claim independence again. 😂

@proud_tobe_texan2890

Жыл бұрын

Texas did win what most historians call the greatest confederate naval victory of the civil war: The Battle of Sabine Pass I actually live about 10 mins away from the location and like to go fishing there all the time, incredible to think something of that magnitude took place only a few miles from where I live in rural Texas

@TheLastSane1

Жыл бұрын

You mean the energy grid that has crashed over and over and left texans to freeze to death while their senator flew off to vacation in mexico?

@DillonRust

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLastSane1 Haha yeah, that sounds like the one, it runs on oil, guns, and independence.☝️

@kevinthomes1046

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLastSane1 I don't know anyone who froze to death.

@TheLastSane1

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinthomes1046 Thats cool and good for you.

He didn’t mention anything about a mass exodus from the state. I have friends who are proud Texans but if that were to happen they would leave the state. Not all businesses would stay in Texas either. The US could also demand that it pay back all the investments it has poured into the state. I see Scotland becoming independent from the UK before Texas does from the USA.

@TheLastSane1

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention it would require a fight, and Texas has 1.4 million soldiers in its borders in their 15 military bases. People just resume those bases would convert to Confederates but that would not happen.

@autobotstarscream765

Жыл бұрын

Scotland wants to secede from the UKGB _to rejoin the EU_ which Britain itself seceded from in Brexit, so that's a big difference as Scotland wouldn't be out all alone.

you had me laughing when you said drive friendly- the texas way

I live in a smaller city inTexas and hats, boots and friendly neighbors are alive and well as are cattle ranches and farms. And in all shades of colors and religion.

It could work, they just need to sort out their powergrid first, given a cold snap kills it easily...

@bryanlasermagiktyler3132

Жыл бұрын

I went three and a half days without power last year because of the power grid failure, and I survived it got down to 32 degrees in my house it was hard to stay warm but I still survived it and if that's the worst thing that happens Texas Will survive

@hamsterfromabove8905

Жыл бұрын

@@bryanlasermagiktyler3132 You say that like its a badge of honor that Texas is unable to maintain basic standards of life in a first world country.

@randlebrowne2048

3 ай бұрын

Since the federal government can't even send electricity to Texas *now* (the grids aren't connected) being independent wouldn't exactly make that worse!

You mention the Alamo but not San Jacinto. The Alamo was an example of a VERY large attacking force vs a dug in VERY small force

@davidacosta9596

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. The Battle of San Jacinto is one of the most, if not the most, decisive battle in history.

@rachelleintexas338

Жыл бұрын

That’s cause the makers of this video having zero understanding of Texas and it’s real history.

@randlebrowne2048

3 ай бұрын

And, San Jacinto still holds the record for being the most lopsided *victory* by an outnumbered force. It's results were arguably more decisive than any battle in the American Revolution as well!

@ricky7326

3 ай бұрын

@@randlebrowne2048 just shows the importance of understanding your enemy. Houston knew it was nap time.

I support Texas independence!

Texas already has a State constitution as does most if not all US states.

Fun to speculate! 😅🍀

Would love for you to do this on California and how it would implode.

@robertgast5953

Жыл бұрын

why would the state with the 8th largest economy in the world that supports all the poor us states implode? if ca left states like kentucy and tenesse would go under since there economy contribute nothing and ca texas and newy yorks fedral taxes keep them afloat...

@donovanlocust1106

Жыл бұрын

Because a Christofacist republic wouldn't?

@keyboardcommando7000

Жыл бұрын

@@donovanlocust1106 how many hours a day do you spent scrolling through twitter? 😂😂😂

@TheGreen_Gamertree

Жыл бұрын

@@donovanlocust1106 we inventin words out here

@donovanlocust1106

Жыл бұрын

@@keyboardcommando7000 Right wingers are on Twitter too so...

I didn't like some of your comments about the great state of Texas. But was a great show. Thank you and keep up the good work. Blessings to you and your family

How is bro gona compare an independent Texas to North Korea, saying there would be starvation 😂 then minutes later mention the vast farmland

Great video as always !

Could You do a video of what if Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Reunited today?

Infographics tends to omit a lot of likely possibilities. Like Russia or China would help build up military equipment. Also a lot of military and industrial people from the United States would move to Texas. Also as they could break off the power grid. A few states would immediately join Texas

@randlebrowne2048

Жыл бұрын

The Texas power grid has never actually been connected to the rest of the US to begin with; so, no need to cut it off. Also, Texas provides over 40% of the US oil and natural gas (more than most of the middle east); so, keeping a thriving economy wouldn't be hard.

@engineeringvision9507

Жыл бұрын

Neither Russia nor China would want to get involved.

@jeannerogers7085

8 ай бұрын

Don't bet on that.

@hankogle6858

8 ай бұрын

@@jeannerogers7085 I’m prepared without any help

I hope Texas never becomes a democracy (mob rule) and sticks with the checks and balances of a republic. The biggest problem many Texans have with the American Federal government is that it has slowly over time abandoned more and more of its constitutional republic origins that enticed Texans to join in the first place. In fact the Republic of Texas originally joined with the agreement that should the U.S. Federal government violate its constitutional limitation Texas had the right to secede.

Do Alaska next. It would be very interesting to see.

@mr.patriotjol

Жыл бұрын

Alaska would be very poor would likely annex by either russia or Canada

@daharos

Жыл бұрын

yeah, Alaska and its what, less than 750k population? yea good luck with that. Sitting duck for any world power to take over.

@antmck99

Жыл бұрын

Russia will try to reclaim it. Especially since it has oil

@jmgonzales7701

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.patriotjol yeah alaska would be poor it also barely has any people.

@jmgonzales7701

Жыл бұрын

@@antmck99 yeah russia will try to take hold of it, invade it and make settler colonies. That will just make it complicated for everything else yet again since there might be boarders conflict especially russia and US are mortal enemies, thou I'm confident that US will be able to beat russia.

First of all, an Independent Texas would almost certainly start out with a MASSIVE debt, as the US would not let Texas leave without taking its portion of the national debt. With 8.9% of the US population, they'd likely have to take around $2.073T of the US debt with them. Then, since the US military would take all of the equipment on the 14 military bases, any new Texas military would have to buy new weapons, vehicles, supplies, ammunition, etc. driving that debt up further. At the same time, they would also take all the soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families, so the towns nearby those bases would experience a major decline as their customer bases disappear (not to mention the drying up of the tax bases for the local towns and schools). And, while the Johnson Space Center would stay, there's no way on Earth that NASA would leave any of the equipment, so Texas would have to start that over from scratch, as well, if they wanted anything but empty buildings. And, since Texas is only slightly Red (the 2020 Presidential election was ~52% - 47% in favor of the GOP), a sizable portion of the populace would likely prefer to stay with the USA. So, you'd either have a major population loss as nearly half the population of the State leaves (yes, you'd probably see some influx of Americans from other States looking to emigrate to an Independent Texas, but not nearly enough to offset those leaving), or you'd have to somehow carve the State in half. Given the massive debt and shrunken tax base of all the above, how long do you think Texas would be able to retain it's low tax rates that have drawn businesses? And, would those businesses even want to stay, given the likely brain drain of the populace, and without the might of the US Government/military to protect them there?

@michaelrae9599

Жыл бұрын

Plus, who would be sympathetic to Texas internationally? Not Mexico, or any NATO country. China? I don't think so. Maybe Russia, but they aren't very strong right now. Also, Texas has the biggest homeowner taxes in the nation, by far. Sometimes the taxes are more than mortgage. So, "low taxes" is misleading.

@rooster-zg4oo

Жыл бұрын

Yes..but it's now reversing again as the Hispanic population is trending red. And obviously texas is mostly Hispanic. Even a border county went red recently for the first time.

@rooster-zg4oo

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelrae9599 they have high property taxes because there's no state income tax. The money has to be made somewhere. And if you get 10 acres you can just get tax exemptions.

@peterwheeler4735

Жыл бұрын

@@rooster-zg4oo How long do you think that "No Income Tax" thing will last when they need to start an entire new government with nearly $3T in debt?

@michaelrae9599

Жыл бұрын

@@rooster-zg4oo so, anyone who owns less than 10 acres doesn't get the exemption? How many landowners with 1000s of acres making millions of dollars get access to an exemption like that? More importantly, how do they keep it? By using a small portion of those millions to keep their position. You've just identified the rich/poor divide.

Dallas has been my home my whole life I’m 25 now and I’ve never really considered this until right now idk what the future holds but Texas is different than the rest of the country it’s like the last piece of real American freedom and values let’s protect that forever if you’re new here welcome keep it red and be a good person that’s all you need to be welcomed here

Pertinent video for the times we are in now.

What if New York City was a separate state from the rest of New York?