Secession-supporting Texas governor asks for federal aid

By on April 18, 2011 in GOPocrisy, Republican-Fail

Mr. Secessionist himself, Texas Governor Rick Perry is asking for federal help:

Gov. Rick Perry has appealed to President Barack Obama to declare the state a major disaster area as wildfires strike or threaten all but two of the state’s 254 counties…

A “major disaster declaration” would make the state eligible for help in responding to and recovering from the emergency.

Of course, they should receive the help they are asking for. That’s what the federal government is here for, in part. But isn’t it ironic that a man who thinks secession is something that Texas should consider is now holding out his hand to the Federal government in his time of need.

It’s not the first time, either. Not even the second time.

Hypocrite.

I’m just sayin’…


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  • Common Sense

    It’s not hypocritical. Perry is asking for the assistance for several reasons that make complete sense. First, he is following the structure of how the system is set up now. Texas would have a different structure designed to make Texas more self sufficient. As for now as part of the US, it is impossible for us to be self sufficient due to the amount of taxes and restrictive federal guidelines imposed on the state. On that note, the aid that Perry was requesting would come from the taxes Texans had paid just for this reason. Of course the tax dollars are not labeled for specific spending, but they are collected for specific use thrown into a general fund and used in a variety of ways, not always as they are represented to be used.
    To stay on topic, Perry is simply abiding by the system he and the state of Texas is a part of now in the best interest for the citizens of Texas. This does not mean he doesn’t have the right to believe in or support a movement that he thinks would be best for us as Texans. To the point, you work the system as required by law that is the best for the citizens you represent for as long as your a part of that system. It’s the same as people who want certain laws repealed or changed. Those people still have to abide by the laws until they are repealed or changed. Breaking the law will not get it changed and will only cause hardships on all involved.
    You must work the system cleanly in order to provide the best for all those you represent or will effect. Once change has taken place, then the old system will no longer be valid and the so called “hypocrisy” you pointed out will not and can not occur as we will have our own system developed to ensure our own protection and success.

    • http://eclectablog.com Eclectablog

      Your comment is comical in light of Perry’s statement that Texas will not participate in implementing the Affordable Care Act which is, of course, the law of the land now.
      So, what? He gets to cherry pick what laws he follows???

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