"Dear Red States..." A Letter From The Blue

[Lindz928]

Originally posted by DeltAlum
I find nothing particularly wrong with Texas, but I do have the impression that the folks that are most vocal about it being the best place to live haven't lived anywhere else.

I could be wrong.

Some day they're going to divide Alaska in half and make Texas the third largest state.

I think people in Texas just have a lot of pride for their home state. I have visited a lot of other places, and I think that no matter where I might move, I will always come back here eventually. It is home and I fit here.

That last sentance made no sense to me whatsoever.

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by Lindz928
That last sentance made no sense to me whatsoever.

Oh, just joking a little. As I was growing up, since Texas was the biggest state (this was before Alaska's statehood), Texans were apt to say that "everything" is bigger in Texas.

It was a slight blow to a few Texas egos when Alaska became the biggest state -- especially by such a huge margin.

Truth is that I don't really know if Alaska is twice as big, but I think the line is funny all the same.

Of course you're correct about home states, but I think many people feel a home state pride and can get put off by negative comments about their homes.

That's why I pointed out that I don't really have anything against Texas -- I just don't find it to be Utopia. It has good and bad points just like anywhere else.

[Lindz928]

Originally posted by DeltAlum
Oh, just joking a little. As I was growing up, since Texas was the biggest state (this was before Alaska's statehood), Texans were apt to say that "everything" is bigger in Texas.

It was a slight blow to a few Texas egos when Alaska became the biggest state -- especially by such a huge margin.

Truth is that I don't really know if Alaska is twice as big, but I think the line is funny all the same.

I see. Yeah, maybe I'm too young cause I gew up with the phrase" everything is bigger in Texas" (yeah everyone still says it). But, I don't think I've ever met anyone who really cared whether Alaska was bigger or not.

Though I do have the "Texas is bigger than France" sticker on my fridge that I find amusing.

[Lindz928]

Originally posted by DeltAlum


That's why I pointed out that I don't really have anything against Texas -- I just don't find it to be Utopia. It has good and bad points just like anywhere else.

You're definitely right about that. I grew up in one of the "bad Points". And then there is Houston, or as my ex called it... The armpit of America.

But, a lot of it is just great. And I love Austin!!!

[Lindz928]

Originally posted by BobbyTheDon


The truth hurts MO FO!

HAHAHAHA!!!

[BobbyTheDon]

Don't be claiming In n Out either.

[lifesaver]

Originally posted by DeltAlum

Some day they're going to divide Alaska in half and make Texas the third largest state.

Watch it old man.... thats hate speech in Texas.

And yes, I am still bitter about that whole Alaska statehood nonsense. I wasnt even alive then, but I'm real mad about it. lol.

[xo_kathy]

Originally posted by Coramoor

Cheese...lol. maybe velveta and american, but I'd take some good french brie over that anyday.

Except the leaders of your red country would probaby ban all French imports so you'd be cheeseless....

Is cheeseless a new word I just made up?

[RedRoseSAI]

Originally posted by xo_kathy
Is cheeseless a new word I just made up?

I don't know, but I do know that cheeselessness = sadness.

Luckily, the cows in Wisconsin make more than Velveeta and American cheese. Not to mention, our Blue State leaders will no doubt be open to the notion of importing cheese from other nations.



Edited because the thought of a chesseless world has affected my grammar skills.

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by lifesaver
Watch it old man.... thats hate speech in Texas.

And yes, I am still bitter about that whole Alaska statehood nonsense. I wasnt even alive then, but I'm real mad about it. lol.

See? See? I told you so!
(Gotta admit I really like San Antonio and Austin)

[lifesaver]

Originally posted by DeltAlum
See? See? I told you so!
(Gotta admit I really like San Antonio and Austin)

Its ok. Those are the only two cities with any character in the state anyway. Well, Ft. Worth does, but its just a suburb of Dallas now. El Paso does, but its pretty much the largest city in New Mexico. Dallas and Houston are pretty much the character of money. Dallas is new money and Houston is less new money.

[Tom Earp]

Tex-Ass. Staid there in Tyler when Dad was in Boot Camp. Damn did it Suck. Now has a College that is joining Greek Society!

Been to Houston and Dallas! They are Okay! Airports Suck if You have ever flown in and Out!

Would Love to Visit LifeSaver in San Antonio!

[USCTKE]

Originally posted by hoosier
If only it were true, the Red States of America would have:

no Kennedys, Clintons, Kerrys
no leaky borders
plenty food from the midwest grain belts and FL
lots of seafood
probably 85% fewer abortions
lower taxes, more business growth
Southwest Airlines
real BBQ
Fort Knox
real college football and tailgating
Terapin Beer
Jack Daniels
Jeff Foxworthy
Duke basketball
Grand Ole Opry
Daytona 500
GA Peaches

ok, real BBQ, real college football and tailgating, Jack Daniels, Duke Basketball (sometimes), and the Grand Ole Opry are the only things I would miss...but all I really need in life is some good music, something good to drink, and a good Carolina girl...I think the South should seceed again ...or at least SC should...you know what they say: South Carolina to small to be a republic, to big to be an insane assylum

[USCTKE]

oh and by the way yall can keep UGA and Clemson...no one likes them anyway

[hoosier]

Remind me, what was the UGa - USC score this fall?

What school won the SEC div., and is playing in the championship game this weekend?

We do agree on Clemson, though, although their mens soccer is pretty good.