Hey old1: "succeed from the Union"? Your ignorance is only surpassed by your bigotry. Dopes like you who actually believe "seceding" from the USA will solve your problems are delusional at best. The Texas economy would come to a grinding halt without federal money pouring into it - although if you promise to keep W. within your borders, I think the rest of America would be more than happy to go along with your "secession". Meanwhile, go board yourself up in your trailer with your shotgun in your lap and keep fearing the people outside who are actually evolving. Better yet, use that shotgun on yourself and do the country (and the world) a favor.