I'm positive of Texas, but what about the whole "Bear Flag Republic" thing ???
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There have been several "countries" that were first annexed into the United States and then made into states.\n\nThe first was Vermont, which during the Revolution was actually part of New York. Vermont declared its independence and was immediately recognized by the British Governor in Canada.\n\nTexas was of course the Republic of Texas, and after being recognized by Mexico then sought annexation and statehood.\n\nGood call on Hawaii, although this was different from Texas in that the indigenous monarchy was removed by American settlers who then asked for annexation.\n\nCalifornia formed the Bear Republic for a very short time during the Mexican War, then to be annexed.\n\nAn American named Walker attempted to form a coup in Nicauragua before the American Civil War with the idea of asking for annexation as a slave state, but it did not work out.\n\nWest Virginia, after occupation by federal forces in 1861, voted to be detached from Virginia and was admitted as a state in 1863.\n\nI think that is about it.
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I have changed mine since it was deregulated.  There are still issues to deal with, but it is getting easier to deal with....\n\nSince it was Bush's state, that must be why it is sooo good!\n\nJust remember this...  Most of our armed forces come from TX.   Texas can live without the USA... The USA can not live without Tx.
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right on!!!!! yet in some states kids cant wear u.s. flags on anything they wear,are we in america or what!!!!i predict a revolution,how bout you!!!great question....
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Gotta be Texas.  A VERY large portion of it is flat, and most of it is near sea level.
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It is a common urban legend that the Texas flag is the only state flag that is allowed to fly at the same height as the U.S. flag. Allegedly, Texas has this right inherently (as a former independent nation), or because it negotiated special provisions when it joined the Union (this version has been stated as fact on a PBS website). However, the legend is false. Neither the Joint Resolution for Annexing Texas to the United States nor the Ordinance of Annexation contain any provisions regarding flags. According to the United States Flag Code, any state flag can be flown at the same height as the U.S. flag. The U.S. flag must be on its right (the viewer's left), however.\n\n\nHope this helps :)
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I think most of us tend to react negatively to that flag as well as to  many other symbolic things that we have come to associate with  bad things like a burning cross , a Nazi  symbol...etc.... and no matter how they defend using it   ( some say its just honoring their dead confederate soldiers etc.) you just can't help but feel that person  wishes the south had won and they wish it will rise again...so yep.... its still scary!
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I AM Hispanic.I was born and raised in Austin,TX. as was all my family.I have absolutely nothing against Mexicans but,i honestly believe that the Star Spangled Banner should be left alone.Some things are better left untouched!!.What next? The Pledge of Allegiance......  Be Blessed! Monica
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I get so put off when people use the past to justify the present...I wonder if we will EVER evolve beyond it...at least some of us have.  \nAnd if you're gonna quote history as your argument, you need to be fair and look at ALL the history of the United States before you start hating just one group.  \nI actually don't like the fact that I've recently moved from S. Texas partly because of the illegals trespassing across my property, but I also believe our govt. needs to get a grip and help solve the problem instead of adding to it...
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not  A CLEAR SIGNAL.  do you know what it signaled to me?  how SPLIT and DIVIDED this country really is. \nhow many times do i need to say this today Take a look at how close many of the races in the states were.  guess what, my state stayed red, so big deal that power switched.  It did so in 94, remember?  \n\nHowever, I like McCain. I did back in 2000 when I voted for him as well.
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Well I'm from the peoples republic of California and we don't enjoy such right to carry laws here...so I have a hard time relating.  I don't understand why a state like Texas tolerates an illegal resident period....I would think a good ole boy state like Texas would be rounding up anyone without a green card and shipping them south....
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i'm from Texas!!  Howdy, ya'll!
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Texas...i guess, i dont know...
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I love the ideals my country was founded upon, but I can't go with whatever retarded campaigns the governement has going.  They are probably spying this question right now.  Limey Bastards!
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Try this website for general information about Texas...I noticed you've asked several different questions.\n\nClick on Flags and Symbols for this question.
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Last time I checked there was more than one 'State' in our lovely country.\n\nGet it right.
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I have never felt that Texans were stupid. In Ohio we had more votes for Hisbushyness than voters. It was a massive fraud.\nKerry and other Democrats rolled over and said uncle, spineless. Hisbushyness paid big bucks for the votes in Ohio.
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Voting "errors" in Ohio and Diebold machines.  Kern County California voters were turned away by the hundreds thanks to these new machines.  \n\nSince G.Gordon Liddy and his bunch, the RNC has been trying to find a way to de-rail the American voters right to be heard.  This mockery of our country has been in the works ever since the American Oil Cartel set up Mr. Nixon.\n\nI honestly don't think the Dems wanted to get stuck with another Viet Nam.   Remember it was Eisenhower who first committed troops to Viet Nam, then the facts were scrambled and Kennedy and Johnson (the other lying Texas president) got stuck with the blame.\n\nFunny thing isn't it, three Texas presidents and all three of them sent our young men to their death.... maybe we should look into giving Texas back to Mexico.