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There is a legal argument that Texas came into the union with legal pre-approval to split into different states. For the sake of the country, they could do that to change the number of electors and the balance of the house going forward, drawing borders around liberal cities with a bit of a buffer zone.
Texas probably has more state pride and state identity than any state, except maybe Hawaii, so I'm not sure if they'd go for it.
How many conservative states would be necessary to make a dental in the political problem of Democrats having a shot at the White House and a majority in the House? |
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12/12/20 4:35 pm
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A little antimajoritarianism can be a good balancer, but legitimate government occurs only with the consent of the governed. It is probably not wise to attempt to manipulate the sytem so that a popular majority never receives political power.
What about ensuring Democrats don't win the White House or a House majority by having a more compelling vision and approach to policy? |
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Of course it ain't gonna happen, but if it does you could 'Waltz Across Texas' in half the time!
You hear a lot now days about who wields the biggest stick. Most folks know that California and New York does. But majorities seem to change back and forth over the years.
Many people believe in what they call a deep state. It is possible. But I think it is some folks working to sink a ship they do not like. I am not sure it is an organization. BUT all in all if the 'deep state' exists it stayed 'out of sight.'
Imma fraid Mr trump will lead not a deep state but an apparent 'anti state'. If he does it will be a long long time before any administration is lead by a Republican. I would like to see him be a statesman and live on his money and let the party rebuild, if it ever can.  BUT but.......
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12/12/20 7:29 pm
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| Dave Dorsey wrote: | | A little antimajoritarianism can be a good balancer, but legitimate government occurs only with the consent of the governed. |
That's American political philosophy, not Biblical teaching.
Realistically, if the governed don't at least go along with it, it's not going to work. |
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12/12/20 10:02 pm
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| Link wrote: | | That's American political philosophy, not Biblical teaching. |
Lol, you'll have to direct me to the passage that talks about the church conspiring to achieve human political power. I think I missed that one in my studies.
| Quote: | | Realistically, if the governed don't at least go along with it, it's not going to work. |
Yep, that was my point. |
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12/12/20 10:31 pm
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| Dave Dorsey wrote: | | Link wrote: | | That's American political philosophy, not Biblical teaching. |
Lol, you'll have to direct me to the passage that talks about the church conspiring to achieve human political power. I think I missed that one in my studies.
| Quote: | | Realistically, if the governed don't at least go along with it, it's not going to work. |
Yep, that was my point. |
Texas is not all Christian or all Republican. I don't live in Texas. Nor are all Republicans Christian. I'm writing about a hypothetical scenario. |
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