The Texas Psyhce

I liked this, although I dont agree with all of it he raised some good points. Not to mention the rest of yall need to learn that Texans are gods choosen.

http://www.erenkrantz.com/Words/Texas.html

GAH!

As a wiseman once said, "Only steers and queers come from Texas." J/K

Originally Posted by KafirChobee

GAH!

As a wiseman once said, "Only steers and queers come from Texas." J/K

AHAHAHAHAHA! Thank god for R. Lee Ermey. Took texas down from their high horse.

Originally Posted by strike for the south

I liked this, although I dont agree with all of it he raised some good points. Not to mention the rest of yall need to learn that Texans are gods choosen.

http://www.erenkrantz.com/Words/Texas.html

Not to be offensive, but 'ya'll' need to learn Texas isn't the best place on Earth

Well Im not surprised at Texas really. After all, IIRC it was the only state of the Union that was previously a nation before addmittance (as opposed to one of the original thirteen or a created state of the union)

I hope to visit one day...how would a British cousin fare in the sunny south?

I thought Texans were a bunch of stiff-necked Brits (not stiff upper lip mind you) genetically enhanced by some special chemicals found only in Texas. An Englishman should do just fine.

I like Texans. They've got that bigger than life thing going on.

Or as Bush said, "Some people call it swaggering - in Texas it's called walking."

(If we're going to discuss this, let us focuss on the merits and not the detriments please. otherwise it's off to the Backroom.)

Originally Posted by Beirut

I like Texans. They've got that bigger than life thing going on.

Or as Bush said, "Some people call it swaggering - in Texas it's called walking."

(If we're going to discuss this, let us focuss on the merits and not the detriments please. otherwise it's off to the Backroom.)

In the sig!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111

You all just wish you were Scottish.




Oh, and could spell

Originally Posted by Ja'chyra

You all just wish you were Scottish.

Hell will fill up with pink fluffy bunnies first!

Originally Posted by lancelot

Well Im not surprised at Texas really. After all, IIRC it was the only state of the Union that was previously a nation before addmittance...

California was a sovereign nation for three entire weeks, before the US Navy insisted on hoisting its colours here . And don't get me started on the Kingdom of Hawaii.

But yeah, point taken, Texans, being large and from a large place, largely think large - and occasionally forget that anyone or any place else exists.

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

California was a sovereign nation for three entire weeks, before the US Navy insisted on hoisting its colours here . And don't get me started on the Kingdom of Hawaii.

D'oh, how could I forget Hawaii?? I guess I meant one of the earlier states to join the Union...yea, thats what I meant...

I also thought that even most Americans didnt consider California's flirt with nationhood as actual nationhood?

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

But yeah, point taken, Texans, being large and from a large place, largely think large - and occasionally forget that anyone or any place else exists.

Ive heard the same is true for the USA in general...

Tut-tut. Keep the nasty nationalisms out of the Frontroom please.

When asked if I am a Texan, I shall reply:

I wasn't born in Texas, I just got here as fast as I could!


A full 1/10th of the United States Marine Corps is comprised of Texans. I would say that they carry more than their share.

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

California was a sovereign nation for three entire weeks, before the US Navy insisted on hoisting its colours here . And don't get me started on the Kingdom of Hawaii.

What about Deseret? :P

Texans...I have a mixed opinion of them. That's all I can say.

Both and

68,401 km² -- Tasmania (state of Australia)
227,416 km² -- Victoria (state of Australia)
695,621 km² -- Texas
800,642 km² -- New South Wales (state of Australia)
980,000 km² -- South Australia (state of Australia)
1,730,648 km² -- Queensland (state of Australia)
2,529,875 km² -- Western Australia (state of Australia)

New Texan Bumper Stickers:
Texas bigger then a third of the Aussie states.
Texas less then one third the size of Western Australia

Originally Posted by Papewaio

68,401 km² -- Tasmania (state of Australia)
227,416 km² -- Victoria (state of Australia)
695,621 km² -- Texas
800,642 km² -- New South Wales (state of Australia)
980,000 km² -- South Australia (state of Australia)
1,730,648 km² -- Queensland (state of Australia)
2,529,875 km² -- Western Australia (state of Australia)

New Texan Bumper Stickers:
Texas bigger then a third of the Aussie states.
Texas less then one third the size of Western Australia

Well, if size really does matter...

= 9,984,670 km2

Originally Posted by Beirut

Well, if size really does matter...

= 9,984,670 km2

So what percentage of that coastline has topless beaches year round?

Almost 0.00000000000136!

Shmuck

Oh, look, Mildred...the Commonweal-ers are 'avin' a tiff.

So, back on topic, why did the Texan/US southwest mind-set of limitless frontier take such hold in the 19th century and forward, when, given similar geographic expanse, such mindsets didn't prevail in Canada or Oz?

My sincere apologies if this sends the thread to the backroom.

I think the Aussies and Canadians are more laconic in their attitudes. So big talk is frowned upon and action is given the silent nod. NATO ... No Action, Talk Only is not a good trait to have IMDHO.

In Aus the frontiers are so huge it is called the Tyranny of Distance... but I think you will find that the Texans fit in here at Aus pretty well, once they get over there Agoraphobia.

...more laconic in their attitudes...

because?

Originally Posted by Papewaio

Texans fit in here at Aus pretty well, once they get over there Agoraphobia.

were not afriad of spiders.

Kurki this quote sums it up


"All new states are invested, more or less, by a class of noisy, second-rate men who are always in favor of rash and extreme
measures, But Texas was absolutely overrun by such men." -Sam Houston

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

So, back on topic, why did the Texan/US southwest mind-set of limitless frontier take such hold in the 19th century and forward, when, given similar geographic expanse, such mindsets didn't prevail in Canada or Oz?

Well if you're in Australia why would you leave the beach?!? As far as Canada, you'd need a lot of sled dogs.

Originally Posted by TheSilverKnight

Not to be offensive, but 'ya'll' need to learn Texas isn't the best place on Earth

Not all of us are so proud...

I live across the city from Anthony (SFTS) and I don't feel like Texas is the best place or anything of the sort...

Yes, I love where I live, but I wont brag...

Im ashamed

Well, you should be!