Being from Ok, it's really hard for me to defend Texas. But, I'll have to say, it's pretty easy to second guess/criticize a state that borders Mexico.
Way back in the day, while playing ball and visiting around the southern texas area, it was all Mexicans, and no one seemed to care at that time. Kinda similar to back in the day when Freddy Mercury and Elton John were at the top of their popularity. Everyone knew they were gay, but no one really cared, don't remember anyone seriously boycotting them, we just turned our radio up louder.
In that regard, I don't think even Texans could have imagined how the world would change, with every absurd belief being force-fed like it is today. Being force-fed is causing some major resentment, and the idiots trying to do it are alienating themselves from the majority.
Most of the true Texans in my circle are as advertised (conservative yet very independent, capital punishment, second amendment rights, etc etc), and are tough SOB's that will "be there when its done". It's just that unexpected change in our society/media that's caught them off guard, and now there's enough lefty's infiltrated to make their screaming be heard.
The silent majority will eventually speak really really loudly (just ask some major corporations trying to sell their product today), and Texas is chock full of them. I wouldn't sell Texas short just yet!
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I'll still give them crap every chance I get tho!!!!