Texas is the only state that entered the Union by treaty. For years Texan's have bragged about their right to seceed. I have a proposal to let them. No! better yet force the to seceed. We could call the new country The Republic of Texas.
This would sent up several advantages. First it would require that several Texas politicians must leave Washington. Bush, Delay, Cornyn, and various assorted scoundrals. Immediately we could have government reform just by jettisoning Texas. Secondly it would decrease the Republican electoral count. Meaning Democrats would have won the last two elections. It would reduce the Big Twelve back to the Big 8 again. It would reduce illegal immigration. Only Texas Democrats could cross the border. We would send a rescue team for Molly Ivins but the rest are on there own. An exception would be made for members of the Texas Legislature fleeing from quorum calls.
In exchange for providing Military support the new country would still have to pay Federal Income Taxes and all property owned by the Bush Family would be turned over to use for Military test ranges. (i.e. Gunnery and Bombing practice).
Ross Perot would be named interim Prime Minister until a new one could be elected. Of course Kathyrn Harris would supervise the elections.