If your state were to secede from the US

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "...States that are putting forth a petition to secede are Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, South Carolina, Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Michigan, New York, Colorado, Oregon, New Jersey, North Dakota, Montana, Indiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama and Texas."

We could do it. We have water.

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "In the interest of fairness..."

You value fairness (Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10). We value excellence (Jn 10:10).

Frankly, we don't need you. We have everything that we need in Colorado.

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "I am suggesting the states [have] a lot of looneys..."

"I'm seriously." ~ Eric Cartman Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10

Eric Cartman - Come Sail Away

Response to comment [from : "Nah ... I am already hoping to relocate sometime in the not so distant future.  One of the states I was considering was Oklahoma, however, considering their radical behavior, I may reconsider and go with the state of warmth and familiarity."

Our sister state is Tennessee. We approve of them.

Response to comment [from other]: "I was referring to California..."

The petition to let Texas secede from the U.S. to be reviewed by the White House

Response to comment [from a Christian]: [Moving] "I would consider Texas..."

Bugs

"...or Arizona"

"...But it's a dry heat." ~ Hudson, Aliens

Response to comment [from an agnostic]: "Christians no longer have the exclusive "right" to call the shots, to set the political tone, or to decide the law.  America is on its way to being multi-cultural. You can accept that, or you can spend the rest of your life trying to fight the tide."

God has always had a faithful remnant.

See:

Remnant

Response to comment [from a Catholic]: "[Y]ou all need a little serenity and a lot of wisdom."

Ps 146:5

Serenity Now!

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "If your state were to secede from the US..."

Judge Napolitano discusses succession or partial succession

We'd have to squeeze Tennessee into our territory.

"With public sentiment nothing can fail. Without it nothing can succeed." ~ Abraham Lincoln*

*Note to Mormons --do not worship Abraham Lincoln (Ro 1:21–29).

Response to comment [from other]: "I wonder, once they've seceded, will all of the ex-states celebrate Thanksgiving day?"

We pay for our meals. Ex 20:15

See:

Thanksgiving in America: The land of food stamps and soup kitchens

"I suppose they could visit folks in the USA."

We are the USA. Leftists want us to be western Europe. Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10

"I wonder, once they've seceded, will the ex-states celebrate Thanksgiving day?"

We are thankful people (Eph 5:20). The Leftist wants us to feel guilty for our blessings. They demonize wealth and success and think it's right to steal other's earnings. Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10, Ex 20:15

"I wonder, once they've seceded, will the ex-states celebrate Thanksgiving day?"

We sing this. You sing this. Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10

"I wonder, once they've seceded, will the ex-states celebrate Thanksgiving day?"

I wonder why you're still wondering.

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "I think those who are genuinely thankful tend to be givers..."

Conservatives give more than liberals. They do it willingly by the way.

"I know any number of people on my left who are highly successful and fairly affluent..."

Mt 5:45

"...You may need to get out more."

I'm pretty sure that I "get out" more than you.

"...I'd bet I've gotten out more."

How many times have you been around the planet?

"...I also asked if you're wealthy and/or successful..."

Why would that matter? 

[Stealing/Redistribution of earned income] "I asked for proof. Do you have any?"

A few housekeeping items:

If I believe the point has been made, I move on.

[Times around the planet] "Not more than two..."

You don't "get out" more than me. I thought you lawyer types only asked questions that you already know the answers to.

"...More importantly, where and for how long have you remained in a place? And were you in that place or insulated by community (say, living on a military base)?"

If you have a point, make it.  

Response to comment [from a Christian]: [Had previously asked: "I also asked if you're wealthy."] "Doesn't look like someone wants to answer..."

As usual--no there there (Jude 12).

Response to comment [from other]: "That sums up serpentdove's non-answers pretty well."

You also would like to know my income?

"Proof please."

Originally Posted by Town Heretic

You said: "That sums up serpentdove's non-answers pretty well." link

I did not answer Town Heretic's question about my socioeconomic status. You believe I should have?

Response to comment [from other]:  [Previous discussions on taxes over ten percent] "Proof please."

See:

SerpentDove

"Why would you be telling me about your socioeconomic status?"

You seemingly protested my non-answer to Town Heretic. Where you following our conversation or was your response a knee-jerk reaction?

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "...[Y]ou've spent this much energy when a simple yes or no would take less..."

A simple "yes" or "no" to what question?

Response to comment [from other]: "...Serpentdove: Not answering since 2009..."

Ad hominem

See:

Tactics of the Left

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "I didn't ask about your socioeconomic status. I asked if you were wealthy..."

"...I was looking to see if your understanding was from the inside looking out or outside looking in..."

Do you believe in absolute truth?

"Your non answer gives me the answer..."

Is something true or false based on my socioeconomic status?

"...just as your non answer on how you moved about the world gave me an answer on the insulation or real cultural exposure inquiry."

You suggested I "get out more". Is something true or false based on my worldliness?
 

"...The ring I'm standing in is one of reason and argument."

Do you often ask people their income?

[Do you believe in absolute truth?] "Every Christian does."

My socioeconomic status does not change what is true (Ps 100:5).

[Do you often ask people their income?] "I never do."

"Are you wealthy?" - Town Heretic link

"...[A] likely "No" wouldn't tell me more than enough to better understand how you made the error..."

Proof please.

[Provide evidence of where I've made an error] "I've given you that..."

Let the reader decide (Eph 4:14).

[To another member] "...[S]he made a mistake and that she won't own up to it..."

Proof please.

"What's wrong with you, seriously?"

Proof please (Eph 4:14, 2 Ti 1:7).

Response to comment [from other]: [Town Heretic's :yawn: allegation] "How can they? You don't answer the questions."

You're projection again (Eph 4:14).

"Proof please."

See:

If your state were to secede from the US

“Be yourself. No one can say you're doing it wrong." -Snoopy

Charlie Brown Christmas Segment - Snoopy Dancing 

[ Proof of hypocrisy ] "...That link took me to some incoherent ramblings..."

I'm sad to say, that those are your incoherent ramblings are yours.

[Too many ad hominem attacks to list here/see thread] "...[A]nd it didn't answer whether or not you want to secede."

You have not earned the right for an answer.  You and your cohorts (Eccl 10:2, Jn 10:10)--how shall I say--suck wind in the good will department.

Brian Doing the Snoopy Dance- Family Guy

"You don't know the answer, serpentdove."

Proof please.

See:

Tactics of the Left

If your state were to secede from the US