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IndoNormPlayer924
Jun 23, 2025
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#241

He's doing an AirBnB series so idk...

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LilyPaddling
Jun 23, 2025
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#242
Who’s Ryan
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IndoNormPlayer924
Jun 23, 2025
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#243

Ryan Trahan.

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LilyPaddling
Jun 23, 2025
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#244
Cool! 😎
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BlueHairedBoy13
Jun 23, 2025
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#245
Where does he live *opens google*
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BlueHairedBoy13
Jun 23, 2025
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#246
(im not actually going to try to meet him.)
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BlueHairedBoy13
Jun 23, 2025
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#247
also if you visit japan, apparently go in any season other than summer.
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IndoNormPlayer924
Jun 23, 2025
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#248

#246 maybe Austin, Texas...

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LilyPaddling
Jun 23, 2025
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#249
Okay
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BlueHairedBoy13
Jun 23, 2025
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#250
oh f no im not driving there to not meet him
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IndoNormPlayer924
Jun 23, 2025
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#251

So you want to meet him? Cause you don't want driving to Texas not to meet Ryan? Huh? What? Huh? What? Wdym? Huh? What? Huh?

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LilyPaddling
Jun 23, 2025
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#252
Huh? 🤔
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GavinSuckAtChess
Jun 24, 2025
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#253
BlueHairedFemboy13 wrote:
#225 i live in dfw, so does basix and... yea. just because my flag says im japanese doesnt mean im japanese.

ME TOO WAIT LEMME GET ON THE NEWS RQ…

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GavinSuckAtChess
Jun 24, 2025
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#254
BlueHairedFemboy13 wrote:
ive never been outside texas... since i gained consciousness at least.

I’ve been all too much. Never spent a 4th of July there. Been traveling all summer every summer.

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GavinSuckAtChess
Jun 24, 2025
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#255
BlueHairedFemboy13 wrote:
oh f no im not driving there to not meet him

You can fly. DFW International Airport to Austin flies fine. And not that expensive as well.

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capp_e
Jun 24, 2025
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#256
Texas is when you pay money to the government
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GavinSuckAtChess
Jun 24, 2025
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#257
Mystersyrious wrote:
Texas is when you pay money to the government

This is a AI summary of Texas. (It cuts off as it was made in China.)

Texas's potential to function as an independent country is a complex and multifaceted issue, shaped by political, economic, legal, and practical reality. Here's a comprehensive analysis based on current data and historical context:

1. Political and Legal Barriers

The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly allow states to secede, and the Supreme Court's 1869 ruling in Texas S v. White solidified the principle that states cannot unilaterally leave the Union. While some argue for a "natural right" to secession rooted in sovereignty, this remains a legal and political abstraction with no practical precedent.. Even if a referendum passed, the federal government would likely challenge it in court, as seen in t He 1869 case.

2. Economic Strength and Vulnerabilities

Texas has the 8th-largest economy in the world, with a GDP of $2.7 trillion in 2024, surpassing coun tries like Canada and Italy. Key strengths include:
  • Diversified Industries: Energy (oil, gas, renewables), advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and tech ( e.g., Tesla, Oracle) drive growth.
  • Trade Dominance: Texas.
  • Financial Infrastructure: The newly established Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) aims to enhance economic autonomy, though its success as a global competitor remains unproven.
Challenges:
  • Currency Dependency: Texas currently uses the U.S. dollar. Establishing a national currency would require creating a central bank, managing monetary policy, an d maintaining stability—a costly and risky endeavor.
  • Federal Overpayment: Texas sends.
  • Energy Volatility: While energy resources are a strength, reliance on oil and gas makes the economy vulnerable to price fluctuations and global demand shifts.

3. **Military and Security Realities

Texas lacks an independent military and relies entirely on the U.S. Armed Forces for defense. While the state has significant military installations (e.g., Fort Hood, Joint Base San Antonio) tha t contribute $89 billion to its GDP, these are federally controlled. Building a national military would require:
  • Massive Investment: Estimates for a basic defense force (army, air force, border security) could exc eed $50 billion annually, diverting funds from education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
  • Border Security: Texas spends billions on border operations like Operation Lone Star, but managing 1 ,254 miles of border with Mexico independently would strain resources.

4. Social and Political Sentiment

Support for independence in Texas is polarized. While a 2022 poll showed 60% of voters supported a referendum, more recent data (2025) indicates shi fting priorities: affordability, education, and immigration dominate public concerns, with independe nce polling as a low priority. The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM), though vocal, represents a minority, and divisions exist even among its supporters over the practicalities of secession.

5.International Recognition and Diplomacy

Gaining diplomatic recognition would be extremely challenging. Most nations, including Mexico, would likely oppose Texas's independence to avoid destabilizing the U.S. and undermining their own sovereignty claims. Historically, France recognized the Republic of Texas in 1839, but modern geopolitics and economic i nterdependencies make such recognition unlikely today.

6. Infrastructure and Governance

Texas operates some systems independently (e.g., the ERCOT power grid), but others—like healthcare, education, and transportation—rely on federal funding and coordination. For example:
  • Healthcare: Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the U.S. (16.6% in 2023), and independence could complicate access to federal programs like Medicare.
  • Education: Public schools receive significant federal aid; secession could disrupt funding for Title I programs and special education.

Conclusion

While Texas has economic heft and cultural pride, the practical hurdles to independence are ov Erwhelming. Legally, secession is unconstitutional and politically untenable. Economically, while the state is robust, it remains deeply integrated into the U.S. financial and tr Ade systems. Militarily, building a credible defense force would be prohibitively expensive. Socially, public support is fragmented and secondary to other priorities. Internationally, recognition and stability would be elusive.
In short, Texas is not "strong enough" to become a viable independent country in the modern era. Its strength lies in its role as a dynamic state within the U.S., leveraging federal resources, mark ets, and security to sustain its prosperity. Advocates for independence face insurmountable legal, economic, and geopolitical barriers, making se cession a highly improbable scenario.
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GavinSuckAtChess
Jun 24, 2025
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#258

No wait, is that political?

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capp_e
Jun 24, 2025
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#259
-_-
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capp_e
Jun 24, 2025
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#260
What do you think?