Burnt Orange Report has the statement from Texas State Rep. Jimmie Dunham blasting Texas Governor Rick Perry's crazy talk about secession:
Talk of secession is an attack on our country. It is the ultimate anti-American statement. Serious discussion that we would even contemplate dividing our country, the greatest country in the world, shows lack of judgment -- and any words from the Texas Governor will be taken seriously. Finally, such statements -- particularly in a time when we are at war overseas, with over 4,000 American lives lost, and thousands in combat as we speak -- are both offensive, irresponsible and not the words of a patriot.Perry is anti-American and if his words are intentional, he should be arrested.
I am surprised that Governor Perry would reinforce a sentiment that is so clearly anti-American. He should choose his words more carefully unless they are intentional, and if his words were intentional, they should be condemned.
But, Perry has supporters including one of the Republicans who led us into the economic quagmire, Tom DeLay, who thinks secession is a valid option. Even Chris Matthews said this is "nut talk." DeLay, on the other hand, thinks Governor Perry is "standing up for the sovereignty of Texas."
Tom DeLay should be in jail for all of the corrupt dealings that drove him out of Congress. If he keeps up the secessionist talk, charge him with seditious conspiracy or insurrection. [UPDATE: There are federal law governing both:"Rebellion or insurrection" (18 USC § 2383) and "seditious conspiracy" (18 USC § 2384).] If the situation were reveresed, if a Democrat was threatening secession, you know the GOP would be hold hearings and drawing up indictments.
