There are two things to deal with when addressing Texas Governor Rick Perry's pandering secessionist nonsense.
One, there's a huge pile of hypocrisy there.
Second, what a great idea! Where do I sign the petition!?
First, the hypocrisy. Here's Perry's rhetoric...
"I believe the federal government has become oppressive. It's become oppressive in its size, its intrusion in the lives of its citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state. [...]
"We think it's time to draw the line in the sand and tell Washington that no longer are we going to accept their oppressive hand in the state of Texas. That's what this press conference, that's what these Texans are standing up for. There is a point in time where you stand up and say enough is enough, and I think Americans, and Texans especially have reached that point."
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