----- Original Message ----- From: "John D. Giorgis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Killer Bs Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 1:08 PM Subject: Texas Re: Pledge of Allegence
> At 09:18 AM 3/7/2004 -0600 Robert Seeberger wrote: > >Among the states Texas' history is unique. If you had read any of it > >you would not be making that argument. Its quite silly for you to do > >so. > > > >There is *no* "lost cause" to discuss in regards to the former > >nationhood of Texas. When Texas became a state, the population > >*overwhelmingly* voted for statehood. How do you equate that with a > >lost cause? > > And those same people then deposed Sam Houston when he opposed secession. > > JDG - But Obviously I Haven't Read Any of Texas' History, Maru.... Sure, but that was orchestrated by Mirabeau Lamar (and others), Sam Houston's most bitter political enemy. http://texas-on-line.com/graphic/history.htm A little story about Houston and Lamar to illustrate their enmity: "Like any person in public life, Houston had enemies. None was quite as irritating as Mirabeau B. Lamar - a man he disagreed with on almost every issue. Houston advocated Native American rights'; Lamar worked to eradicate entire native populations. Houston wanted to avoid the Civil War; Lamar favored secession. The political rivalry between the two ---never a secret --became glaringly apparent at Lamar's inauguration as president of the Republic of Texas in December 1838. The crowd expected a brief, dignified introduction of the new president. Instead, Houston came dressed in "George Washington" attire, complete with nee britches and white wig. He then began a three hour speech. When Houston finally stepped down, Lamar was too exhausted to deliver his inaugural address. His private secretary read it to the inattentive audience. " And since State Songs were mentioned earlier, here is Texas' and I note that it reflects the state spirit pretty well.: Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful, so great! Boldest and grandest, withstanding every test; O empire wide and glorious you stand supremely blest. (Chorus) Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance to nations near and far, Emblem of freedom! It sets our hearts aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo. (Chorus) Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free. Shines forth n splendor your star of destiny! Mother of Heroes! We come your children true. Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. (Chorus) Chorus: God bless you, Texas! And keep you brave and strong. That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long. As you can see, we are quite insufferable! <G> xponent And Proud Of It <G> Maru rob _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
