March 12, 2009
Posted: March 12th, 2009 05:06 AM ET

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If the State of Texas ever left the Union, Chuck Norris is interested in being president of the newly independent country.
If the State of Texas ever left the Union, Chuck Norris is interested in being president of the newly independent country.

(CNN) – Actor Chuck Norris has his eyes on the presidency, but not the White House. Norris wrote that he would be interested in becoming the president of Texas, if the state were ever to secede from the Union.

“I may run for president of Texas,” Norris wrote Monday in a column posted at WorldNetDaily. “That need may be a reality sooner than we think. If not me, someone someday may again be running for president of the Lone Star state, if the state of the union continues to turn into the enemy of the state.”

The actor claimed “thousands of cell groups will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation” and said that if states decide to secede from the union, that Texas would lead the way.

“Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America,” Norris wrote.

“Let there be no doubt about that.” Norris was a strong supporter of Mike Huckabee’s presidential bid, and he helped to draw attention to the former Arkansas governor’s campaign.

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bill in Houston   March 11th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

Ive been around Texas for 9 years – I know exactly what wed do if the going got rough in America

We would keep working and holding true to the values that have made Texas a great state – courage, hard work, and letting others be.

My county, Harris voted for Obama. We are the largest county and the largest city in Texas. Houston and Austin (and San Antonio?) are both Democratic cities Chuck. Leave us out of your misguided plans

independent   March 11th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

Forget about seceding, think of the benefits if, instead, we sell Texas to Mexico!

The sales proceeds could be used to fully fund Social Security and Medicare, or pay down the debt, or fund the infrastructure rebuildling needed across the country. In addition, the price of foreign-produced gasoline is much cheaper than domestically produced gasoline, so our energy costs will decline.

Unfortunately, we would lose Chuck Norris and former Presidents Bush and Bush. We would also lose Tex-Mex food...it would become Mex-Mex food.

Hmmm. Let's think about it.

LOL

alfio   March 11th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

Chuck, go back to sell exercise machines... you seem more talented than entering politics...

No Incumbents 2010   March 11th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

Abraham Lincoln. He said in 1847 on the floor of Congress:

“Any people, anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is the most valuable, the most sacred right, a right which we hope and believe is to liberate the world.”

That was 14 years before the South seceded. and let's not forget how America seceded from the tyranny of Great Britain.
It's not cutting and running it's standing up to the tyranny of a government who burned the Constitution years ago!

XT   March 11th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

Chuck is just an actor, so calm down. Texas can't leave the union and I don't want it too. But Texas is a strong state and can whip the !!@!@ out of any of you other state'sanytime, anywhere! We are always ready. Texas rules!!!

Fannin, Houston, TX   March 11th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

1836 all over again! I like it. The Republic of Texas rises again! Over a hundred years later, we still consider ourselves Texan first and American second.

Freedom of Choice   March 11th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

Chuck...who knew?
Although, we really should have put it all together...it sounds so familiar ....
Tell us....your real last name is Bush....right???

Thanks Chuckie...it's been a long day....I needed that!
OMG....ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha

G-Man   March 11th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

FBI needs to keep an eye on these traitors and their ignorant conversations. Next thing they'll be trying to do is harbor terrorists. Secede from the Union? Go ahead and see if we dont invade and retake our land. Just get over it. Obama is President and that's it. Making me sick!!!!!!!!!

Timothy   March 11th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

Vermont has a secessionist movement.
New Hampshire has a secessionist movement.
Texas has a secessionist movement.
Georgia has a secessionist movement.

Something like all 50 states and Puerto Rico have secessionist movement.

They've been emboldened by the economic crisis and foreign policy that the country has gone through, that's just a fact.

peachysmooth   March 11th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

Wow, that is all we need. Another old person 70 or over to be president. Ok old people please give it a rest. You're suppose to take it easy, travel, watch Golden Girls, Barnaby Jones, gardening, and play bingo. That is what I plan to do if I reach age 70.

Rob from AK   March 11th, 2009 10:52 pm ET

Wow, Walker Texas Ranger actually has an opinion?

Dave   March 11th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Chuck Norris is a freak. I mean the guy is really a freak, wacko, and where did the gay lisp come from?

Patience Gloria   March 11th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Just make sure to remove any nukes we have in Texas, then Mexico can take them over.

David   March 11th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Sarah Palin-Chuck Norris 2012: the Stupidest Ticket in History.

Samuel   March 11th, 2009 10:48 pm ET

cancel last commit please bad spelling. I bit you guys are going to post this one.

Sighs- Say it aint so Chuck'   March 11th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

Chuck. Listen, I respect you. But, because things take a different direction in the nation overall shouldn't be reason for secession. If you secede then you should be taught the lesson that William Tecumseh Sherman taught Georgia. One nation under God.

Mark   March 11th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

Chuckie my boy....stop watching and believing your own movies!

Samuel   March 11th, 2009 10:46 pm ET

If Chuck Norris becomes president of Texas, then who is going to sell Total gym? I cant believe Chuck Norris Taxes Ranger is talking like this. The good thing is atleast he wont me those horrible movies.

This is a joke right?   March 11th, 2009 10:46 pm ET

The republicans think this is ok?? WOW! I think this is treason, and this ANTI AMERICAN fool should be investigated! Why is it when the left wants to fix the country, they are anti American, but when the loons on the right, like this idiot, and todd palin want to have a civil war its patriotic??? This should be investigated, phones tapped and actions watched. This amounts to terrorist threats as far as I am concerned, armed cells around the country waiting???? Hmmm, sounds like the 9/11 terrorist...

Evan Columbus, OH   March 11th, 2009 10:46 pm ET

Say it ain't so Chuck. I guess all those Chuck Norris quotes finally caught up with him.

One thing is for certain, that Total Body Gym I was thinking about purchasing is crossed off my list.

Chris   March 11th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

so when the tough gets goin you quit? that's not what you taught me in the hit film Sidekicks.

lol

BTW – the right can no longer claim to be the party of Lincoln since some of their own are starting to advocate rebellion and secession.

Texan First, American Second...   March 11th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Folks, there is something terribly wrong with Washington right now. And the only entities who have the means to really change things are the states. It only takes the legislatures of 34 states to either dissolve the union or abolish and reform the Central Government. Remember, the Federal Government was formed by the States to serve the States, not the other way around... For this very reason, there's a lot of us down here who don't hold that SOB Lincoln in high regard, nor that SOB Bush... (As a Texan, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my fellow Americans for the short comings of our former Governor).

I wouldn't mind seeing a few states leave the union if it would demonstrate to the rest of the States and the Central Government the seriousness of the problem and that the people (as in "We The People") were taking it upon ourselves to fix it (which is our GOD GIVEN RIGHT to do as affirmed in the Declaration of Independence). Maybe then, the Fed will pull its head out. Advocating secession is not treason so long as you remain loyal to your state and you do not engage in warfare on the United States until after your state has seceded – this is why very few Confederates were prosecuted for treason.

Personally, I'd rather have Ron Paul as the President of Texas, better yet, as President of the CSA or USA (whichever the people of the States decide).

yup   March 11th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Sounds good. I'm not up for living in a socialist country. Neither were the millions of soldiers that died to create this country. Taking from people and giving to the people who were too stupid to realize they couldn't pay back their mortgage. It is elementary math. Oh yeah, I forgot, it was the predatory lenders fault who held a gun to their heads and said you must take this loan. Let me tell you something. If there is a civil war, the conservatives will win because liberals are weak. They always have been. I could go on and on i.e. "You can't leave guantanamo open. This is not what America is about. We should not engage in torture." There are 70 confirmed former prisoners from guantanamo (released) who are trying to kill Americans right now. You are weak! You have taken over this country from within because all the strong people are too busy working to pay attention to your lying ways. Well we'll see what happens. I hate liberals. Did you know that conservatives give more to charitees than liberals. Google it. liberals are frauds. They think if we just all hold hands everything will be fine. Of course that is true, but they fail to realize that that has never happened in the history of earth. What they are looking for is heaven on earth because the majority of liberals don't believe in God. Ain't gonna happen. I am not in favor of war though. Here is an idea. You liberals can take 60% of the country. We'll take the other 40%. You can even take the best states with natural resources etc. Just get me away from you!

Jim K   March 11th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Texas is the only state with the right to secede... and they'd be a powerful country if they did so (but I don't think they'd ever vote for Norris. Sorry, Chuck).

Nick   March 11th, 2009 10:44 pm ET

Sounds like Chuck hates the country. Didn't we call them "terrorists" during Bush's reign?

Tiff of lithia springs   March 11th, 2009 10:43 pm ET

Anyone ever heard of treason? After they leave they'll probably try and reinstate slavery for black people and hispanics. Nothing scarier than a bunch of rednecks with the oil money Bush has made them from the IRAQ war.

Tomas   March 11th, 2009 10:42 pm ET

Really? He can't be serious..."turning the state into the enemy of the union"...what the f?#$ is he taking about...Lunatic!

David   March 11th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Many people across the country are thinking what Chuck had the guts to say.

deus_ex_machina   March 11th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Aww, give Chuck a break. They never told him that he wasn't a *real* Texas Ranger...

CSD   March 11th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Actually, I think if they took a vote, the other 49 states would throw Texas out of the union anyway.

DC   March 11th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

I am a excellant driver...

John   March 11th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

I heard that Texas was the only state to be a part of the union by treaty so they can secede. Does that mean that we can kick them out? Cool.

Virginia Patriot   March 11th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

I suggest that the obamatrons shredding Norris actually read the US Constitution. They would learn that the Framers were not idiots. They included an escape clause because they knew that people like Obama would come to power and we may have to reset the government to avoid a certain, future tyranny.

Larry, Apex, North Carolina   March 11th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

TEXAS: Please leave!! You are nothing but a canker sore on the rest of the nation. Your gun totin', pea brained mentality is needed to "protect" the Mexican border. What a bunch of macho idiots! You think you are so tough, but you are really one of the sources of humor for the rest of the country.

Kimberly in Arizona   March 11th, 2009 10:40 pm ET

This LOON makes me want to UP CHUCK! I am anxious to see how many repukes jump on his band wagon, even though he has ZERO experience, and ZERO qualifications to be mayor of a city, let alone president of a state...Atleast when the democrat actors come out for causes they DONATE MONEY and work their buns off for charities, this wanna be infomercial loon just wants to be the cowboy he plays on walker texas ranger. This guy is completely out of touch with reality, and does NOTHING for anyone but himself! LOSER!!! What is with the repukes and their need to have celebrities run their lives...JOKES!

Nick from Boise   March 11th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

The South does provide, what, 50-85% of the agricultural resources of the USA... for those who say they'd be a third world country if they seceded, you forget that those left behind would have to eat their Fords because the chicken, pork, and beef industries are all in the south... along with most of the vegetables (grain is simple middle, but the midwest is likely to side with Texas as well).

OzarksWisdom   March 11th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

Looks like most of you are happy to hammer on Mr. Norris and would prefer to turn a blind eye to our president's fixation on becoming a Hugo Chavez wanna-be.

wtxman   March 11th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

What makes all of you think that the government or the other states has the right to keep any state in this union? Just because Lincoln violated the constitution and ruled by force? I don't believe that was our founders intent. The government is supposed to do the will of the people not the other way around. A lot of us are ready to leave!

historyteach   March 11th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

After it fought for and gained independence from Mexico, Texans all but begged the US to annex them as a US state! Sam Houston is rolling over in his grave right now.

Vinny   March 11th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

Republicans "pal-around" with treasonists.

Sue   March 11th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

a) nut job b) egomaniac

Sue   March 11th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

I hope Rush and Hannity are happy-now that they have encouraged people to take to the streets with their guns, Norris intends to lead the charge. Isn't this treason?

Chris   March 11th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

I'm not a fan of this guy but the people who are ranting and resorting to name calling need to realize that succession is part of Texas' constitution. This is nothing new!

Just a Mom   March 11th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

Wow! Norris is just unbelievably insane.

Paul   March 11th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

who's Chuck Norris?

John williams   March 11th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

i glad someone is speaking out about the gravity of the direction this country is going.

Michelle   March 11th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

Yeah!!!! He has my vote. How much longer are we going to put up with what the government is doing? The bailout plan that Obama was selling the other night, is it really for all AMERICANS like he suggested? The bailout plan took out e-verify, which means that it can give jobs to illegals since they will not be verifying if they are citizens or not. Healthcare, is that for AMERICANS or illegals? If it is for illegals, they will come at an even faster rate and it will no longer cover Americans. Obama wants us to pay our taxes but how many people that he wanted for his cabinet have not paid their taxes. I will move to Texas is a heartbeat if I can get away from all these people that think we can give to others and not take care of the legal people of this country. By the way, how many of you think that it is a good use of tax payers dollars to pay for abortions in other countries that we are now paying for?

rob   March 11th, 2009 10:37 pm ET

You should just leave the country Chuck... We're fine without you, your lousy movies and your hairbrain politics. We got all the change we need. Some right wing Hollyweird change isn't necessary. But thanks for asking.

Bill   March 11th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

And who said the Republican Party has been taken over by extremists?

Chuck is a white Southener upset over having a black president. Look around, Chuck...the chairman of the RNC is black as well, so maybe you don't want to be a Republican any more either. Switch to the Nazis...you'll fit right in.

Sara   March 11th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

I've been saying this for years...PLEASE just let Texas secede already. Why don't you take Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana with you? Thanks a bunch.

Thomas Paine   March 11th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

Chuck Norris....... this isn't a movie moron. We didn't 'quit' American during George Bush's 8-year catastrophy. Guess what genius, this is our country not your toy throw a tantrum and go crying home. So are you a traitor? Or just stupid Chuck?..... What an idiot.

Klaus   March 11th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

Hilarious how the people who spent the last eight years lecturing everyone else about "patriotism" can't wait to turn traitor when they get booted out of power. I always love America, even when I disagree with the people in the White House. It's a shame the same can't be said for Mr. Norris.

peter   March 11th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

These republicans know the party is over,the demographics are so against them,the minority vote is just to big for the gop to overcome,the gop will have to get 66% of the white vote to win the whitehouse in 4yrs,in 2016 the gop will have to get 68% of the white vote to win. in we all know thats immpossible to do so i wont be suprise if the gop try to change the law of this country to break free from the union. because they just dont have the numbers anymore.

Debbie   March 11th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

I'll vote for Chuck Norris

Bob   March 11th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

Do ya mean we could get rid to Chuck Norris AND Texas at the same time?? I say let's go for it! Hollywood and the USA would be better without either of them!

michael   March 11th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

See Ya Texas! Don't let door hit you in the...

PROUD Texan   March 11th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

Ya'll NON-Texans just hate us because we have the BALLS to fight for freedom from federal tyranny. And you know what? Texas is not the only state declaring sovereignty and/or working towards independence. You all better get used to it.

Amanda   March 11th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

Chuck Norris' patriotism is truly inspiring.

Bob139   March 11th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

Hey, isn't he a REPUBLICAN

Bud in NC   March 11th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

The empty space between Norris's ears is as big as the state of Texas. Shows what living in Hollywood and sniffing too much something can do to your brain. Chuch and Huck- two America hating loonies living in a fantasy world. Does anyone take them seriously?

texan   March 11th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

punch drunk ?

TCM   March 11th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

@indy 08 -

If they were going to make arrests for treason, they'd have to start with Obama, followed by liberal fans...idiots like you have gone against the American way, and voted in someone that holds contempt for this nation.

Norris' comments reflect the opinions of the MAJORITY of the citizens of this country; not the minority of liberals who gained control of the media....the country's still right-center, and will defeat liberalism because it has no spine.

db   March 11th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

can't be any worse than BO

Robert   March 11th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

Dude, Norris is joking around...why is everyone all worked up. Oh wait...that is what liberals do.

Dan VA   March 11th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

Sounds as though some of you are threatening violence against Texas if they chose to secede. Lincoln blatantly violated the Constitution by denying the South's choice of secession. For the sedition charged in another post, The Smith Act has been used against socialist and communist organization in this country. Who is committing sedition here?

CIndy in Jersey (but born and raised in Texas)   March 11th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

Since when do Americans (especially Texans) run when the "going gets tough"?

He and the others behind him are cowards.

LMAOinAZ   March 11th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

I've got just two words fort Chuck Norris: Bruce Lee.

GEE   March 11th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

thats funny maybe bush could vicepresident and cheeney secratary of defence that way they could attack mexico or the united states

mike   March 11th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

Actually scratch the first part, thelaw about being able to sucees is considered a grey area in constitutional law. Its been argued over for a long time from what I am reading now but the constitution clearly reads that individual states are to govern their own people with its on laws. Big brother government was never the intention of our four fathers. Our country was founded by men like chuck who got sick and tired of Great brittain and all her crap I am in the military and I say our government is way to powerful and should be brought back down to its roots. Its time the people stood up for moral values .

Dr. Grewal   March 11th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

Is this not treason?

chang   March 11th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

The Texas is the big state, the no-reave state. Why you want reave now? Texas have too many white peopres, been too rong in hot sun. Need mole not white peoples for barance crazy man.

Chuck, you big kidder. You make joke, huh?

Grant   March 11th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

Lets sell Texas to Mexico!!!!

Mike from New Jersey   March 11th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

When I first read this I felt sad and scared. Sometimes our leaders aren't great, but I'm sure they try their best. I am a democrat, and voted for Obama. However, if McCain won I would stand by him and his decissions as president. Neither McCain or Obama (to my knowledge) ever mentioned about splitting off any part of the united states. When I die I want to know our country is safe and whole. Eventhough I'm from new jersey I would feel very sad if Texas seceded from the Union. I hope most Texan's feel the same way about New Jersey. When I was younger I use to like Chuck Norris's movies and thought he was a good guy. But now, after reading about him saying this garbage, I will never support him or watch his movies again. It is a horrible thing to say! Mr Norris: if you don't like our country, as it is, please feel free to move elsewhere. Try Iran, they love Amercan hatters there!

treehugger   March 11th, 2009 10:30 pm ET

good riddnce!! Don't let the door hit you on the bum on your way out!

Eric   March 11th, 2009 10:30 pm ET

Look: however much the left leaning Americans despised GW Bush and his cohorts, no one ever suggested that California or New York on the states of New England leave the Union. No left leaning American during the era of GOP dominance ever talked about "cells" who would oppose the government. Now that we have a left leaning government in the states, it is horrific and down right terrifying that rightists would either consider secession or use the language of the terrorists (cells). Liberal Democrats won this election in the best traditions of the USA - through the DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. They won in the Presidential race, the Congressional races and the local legislative races. Chuck - it is time to let someone else try their turn at governing and should they not do a good job - yes, through the DEMOCRATIC PROCESS they can be voted out of office.

Grant   March 11th, 2009 10:30 pm ET

Considering Texas is one of the many Red "conservative" States that gets more tax money from the government than they create, I say good riddance.

What ignorance. Ever wonder why blue states are the heart soul and money making engine of our economy?

David   March 11th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

To: Mr. Chuck Norris

We, the multitudes of the working taxpayers are behind you. Let the Revolution begin. It will be the liberals that cut and run.

LMJ   March 11th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

I think old Chucky has been taking his :"Walker Texas Ranger" role a little too serious. You really can't stop a bullet with your teeth or jump buildings in a single bound. Wake up Chuck. The show is over. Oh, and by the way, you "been palin' around with terrorist,", Chucky

Fred   March 11th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

Treason? Sedition? Since when did having a controversial opinion win you a seat in front of a firing squad?

RSB   March 11th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

OK fine. Let them secede. Only this time when Mexico invades Texas, the US won't come to its aid and we'll just let Mexico take it back. Then we'll all see what Chuck Norris has to say about that. Wanna bet he'll be on his knees in Washington DC begging for help? What a dumb turd.

rorshach   March 11th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

BubbaNH March 11th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Mr. Norris:
In the USA, we call people like you traitors.
are you a veteran? I suspect NOT
God bless the USA
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HHHHrrrrrmmmpphhh....

If attention is paid to his bio than yes, the bearded one is a Veteran....The left is outraged over his comments, yet can support Hanoi Jane in spite of her more grievous misdeeds. Sean Penn's fact finding mission in Iraq brought no facts only comfort to those who seek to convert by the sword. Oliver Stone gives credibility to the fat paratrooper in Venezuela who huffs to puff no houses down, but to make them government owned. I think this stinks of liberal relief, relief in knowing that they are not the only ones that make outrageous statements. Only bearded roundhouse did nothing to hurt the country, but none of you can see that.

Hard Core Texan   March 11th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

Before you people continue to bash Texas, Texans and Cowboys, remember that our economy is at least trucking along so don't be moving any of your people to our state when YOU lose your jobs and houses because YOU will not be welcomed here with all of your rhetoric!

tigerakabj   March 11th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

To the post Los, a GOP congressman Mr. Sessions already said that his party needed to be the "insurgency" party. Along with their leader's declaration "I hope Obama fails," and their subsequent obstruction, it's all starting to make sense isn't it?

Expect this to get uglier.

mark   March 11th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

i hope someone investigates him, this sort of talk is never helpful. this is how domestic terrorism is fueled.

Erika   March 11th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

just because you played a "texas ranger" does not mean that you are qualified to be "president".

J Moore   March 11th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

I am with you all the way Chuck and i have felt this way for over 30 years. I pray i live long enough to be a part of it. Amen.

kristi   March 11th, 2009 10:26 pm ET

“Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America,” Norris wrote. “Let there be no doubt about that.”

HUH?? Is he serious???

This is why the rest of the country still thinks of Texans as cowboys and hicks. I live in Texas and have no idea what this guy is talking about. He's a lunatic.

Rayne Williams   March 11th, 2009 10:26 pm ET

I guess Chuck Norris is starting to believe his own Internet meme of how special he's supposed to be, when it sounds more like he's wants to cut and run when the going gets tough. Shows maybe he's not the tough smart guy he always tried to act.

Jeff   March 11th, 2009 10:26 pm ET

I feel like I am in the Twilight zone...or the Matrix.

Seth   March 11th, 2009 10:25 pm ET

I think we should hold off from closing Gitmo, we have some homegrown terrorists here that we may need to store offshore.

What the matter Chuck the electric shock therapy has stopped working?
I say let them go we will keep the rich States, like California, New York, everything north of the Carolinas , but like the "Soup Nazi" "NO MORE MONEY FOR YOU" we will stop having to send our wealth to them while they attack you like ungrateful children. We can finally wean the South off of Northern welfare checks.

ed   March 11th, 2009 10:25 pm ET

what an idiot. too many chops to the mellon and to may horse kicks.

KJ   March 11th, 2009 10:25 pm ET

And this guy calls himself a "patriot"? What does he want another Civil War?? It didn't work the first time and it wouldn't work again. I know plenty of Texans who are real Patriots and would never fall for this crap.

Jerrod in Texas   March 11th, 2009 10:24 pm ET

I would love to have him...seriously, could we be worse off?

Crazy!!!!   March 11th, 2009 10:24 pm ET

I thought this was settled in the 1860's! Remember the Civil War with over a million lives lost on both sides and families torn apart. How fast we forget history. It took a great war to make is clear to all that a state does not have the right to remove itself from the union of the United States. We all have our differences. As Americans I feel we have the duty to work out our issues like responsible educated adults. We may not always agree. But just because you may not agree with some issue does not give you the right to succeed. It like a child playing a game. If they start to lose they just quit instead of seeing through the issue. I don’t believe Americans are quitters. We can work out any issue! As long as we see the big picture and stand together. Remember this saying “A house dived can not stand.”

david   March 11th, 2009 10:24 pm ET

No one born in Oklahoma would ever be President of Texas!

mays landing bob   March 11th, 2009 10:23 pm ET

Traitor in a bad toupee!!!!!!!!!!!!

RECON MARINE 1   March 11th, 2009 10:23 pm ET

Chuck and his "cells" should be rounded up and deported to Gitmo for a little patriotic re-education

Sasha   March 11th, 2009 10:23 pm ET

Why does Chuck Norris hate America?

Joe   March 11th, 2009 10:23 pm ET

So let me get this straight Mr. Norris. If "things get too tough" in the U.S., you and the Texans are going to cut and run? Count me as a former fan. I also trust the Taxans to be more mature than you seem to be.

Brandon   March 11th, 2009 10:23 pm ET

Its interesting that Chuck's suggestion for Texas seceding out of union has labeled him as "domestic terrorist", "traitor" etc....

Then why are we supporting Tibet's separation from China? And don't give me human rights issue as the reason. Look away from the sensational riot news, and examine the facts. Will Tibet be better separate or with China. Or is it that supporting Tibet's separation will somewhat weaken China's political position, as a competitor to US?

Or are we all just hypocrites...

Carrie   March 11th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

Other than self-aggrandizing through martial arts SKILLS, what is Norris' source of expertise in matters of politics and / or decisions regarding what is best for this nation?

Like they say, personal opinions are like anal canals, everyone has one.

Jack in Florida   March 11th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

Maybe we could send all Republicans to the Country of Texas and they can all vie for the title of President of Texas. This is not the Republican Party my parents belonged to in the 50's and the 60's. A bunch of whackos.

Tino (Madison, WI)   March 11th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

I think Chuck has taken one too many kicks to the head. Time for an MRI, Chuck.

Gsuite   March 11th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

So "cut and run" is exactly what Texas would do if the going gets rough in America? Hilarious, Chuck. This must be the right-wing equivalent to threats that liberals used to make about moving to Canada when Bush was re-elected.

IndependentfromTexas.   March 11th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

Fyou SOB.. get lost.

Chipster   March 11th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

Just because this guy plays a hero on a really awful TV show doesn't mean he's a hero in real life. Now we know that, when the going gets tough, Chuck plans to turn tale and run. He may have "cell groups" around the country but not so many in his head. What he's talking about is sedition – treason against our country. It may sound more like childish pouting because he didn't get his way but the sort of conspiracy against the Constitution and the United States of America is worthy of serious investigation. Move to another country or buy your own island, Mr. Norris, you don't have the right to undermine this the USA. Your idea of patriotism stinks.

BaRock says   March 11th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

this fool is apparently projecting his movie/tv show hero status onto this reality since there are those in the media who are willing to put a mic to his mouth.

Ok Chuck I will make some calls and get you back into the movies...I promise ;)

Mark Moir   March 11th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

Is anyone really surprised?! This clown was the celebrity face of the republicrats during the election – he certainly is the true blue American that he so boldly espoused. As our country seeks cohesion this moron seeks succession. Where is that god leveraging clown-in-crime Huckabee un-sound? Where is the patriotism that these idiots clubbed us over the head with for so long? Quit giving these jerks air time.

Some one who cares about America   March 11th, 2009 10:20 pm ET

You know I used to be a chuck noris fan, but the moreI hear him talk
the more I think he is stuck in a movie. What is wrong with chuck and the Repubicans it seem they want to dig-tate no command every one to do things their way or else. I wonder are they American or they Americans only when things go their way. This type of talk is beganning to sound be pretty stupid for a bunch of professional who say they love America. I wounder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

grahame   March 11th, 2009 10:20 pm ET

I personally did not think the Republicans could be more stupid but I guess i was wrong............
What's the matter Chuck?
Age starting to creep up on you.
This has to be a publicity stunt. who's going to be Court Jester Rush limbaugh? with secretary of financial morals Sarah Palin around with terrorists.
I'm so sorry, I'm laughing so hard I'm having trouble focusing on the keyboard

dbt   March 11th, 2009 10:20 pm ET

The Constitution of the United States, Art. III, defines treason against the United States to consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid or comfort. This offence is punished with death.

Sue   March 11th, 2009 10:20 pm ET

Obama is unpatriotic when he doesn't wear a flag pin, but Chuck the "patroitic" right wing posterboy talks about dismantling the union when he doesn't agree with the person who was elected by the people? The hypocrisy makes my brain hurt!

Jim   March 11th, 2009 10:18 pm ET

This idiot and his insane hardcore religious conservative nut job party never cease's to amaze me. Honestly just when you think the party can't look any more out of touch, anymore pathetic and anymore hateful....i'm speechless...

Ray   March 11th, 2009 10:18 pm ET

Everybody knows that Chuck Norris could simply *take* Texas if he really wanted it; he's just humoring CNN with his comment.

Mike from New Hampshire   March 11th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Bonehead ideas like this from the far right just serves to drive more moderates to the left and weakens the right that much more. What do you expect from a washed-up actor who wants to stay in the limelight? Better to let them continue to make idiots of themselves in public where we can see them, than for them to plot in private where we can't. As for the quote about the nation needing a revolution every 20 years, we just had one, or were you asleep when Obama became president?

Dave   March 11th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Well, there goes all my Chuck Norris movies on DVD. I'll miss watching "Lone Wolf McQuade" again, but as a loyal American I cannot in good conscience be giving this nutcase lunatic any more of my time. So, in the trash they go. No longer a fan of yours, Chuck; I love Old Glory too much to support a fool who wants to tear her apart.

Ironically, even though Chuck probably hates Bin Laden, he's oblivious to the fact that he's not very different from him: another religion-motivated fanatic who wants to destroy America using "cells." If Chuck can't handle Democracy, I'm sure he could find somewhere else to go. I suggest Hell.

Marty, FL   March 11th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Unbelievable, Chuck. What is it with these far right conservatives and their radical agendas? Succession does not seem to be a patriotic position for "real" America being purported in the election. Then again, the candidate using that nonsense had a husband affiliated with the secessionist group, AIP. LOL

bruce   March 11th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

send him to guantanamo!

Trupes   March 11th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

hey chuck, if you don't like america, please leave. why should we be fighting for something you don't appreciate?

mina   March 11th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Chuck Norris does not represent TEXAS!

Voters do, and if you look at the CNN demographics map from the last election every major city voted blue. Only the people out in the sticks had red counties. If we all unite and keep voting democrats into office our government can finally get things done.

The Republicans like Chuck Norris did nothing but clear the road for their greedy rich friends to make money. War makes money, but only for the rich.

gl, Pittsburgh   March 11th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

I guest becasue we have a Black President some whites no longer want to live in the USA. I will make sure I will never watch any of his movies the racist nut. He was to be the President of the whites state Taxes. You whites really do not live in the real world.

skeptic1   March 11th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

actually norris, get the hell out of my country!

mike   March 11th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

i love how conservatives are now calling for a "revolution" and "secession"...can we give them the $8.9 trillion in republican debt on their way out? please?

Bhonest   March 11th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

Wow, you get a black president and all the real red neck racist bastard come out of the wood work. Black America should take note of all these people we have support with our money; how don't care about us.

Chuckie   March 11th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

An EXCELLENT example of a dinosaur suffering from an EXTREME case of Rectal Cranial Inversion!!!

Bill   March 11th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, Texas must secede. They have tried before, maybe twice! Unfortunately they did not succeed. If at first you don't (succeed) secede, TRY, TRY, again. PLEASE.

If this state leaves, can we undo the Bush messes? Seriously? The corruption, horror, terror, hillbilly craziness???! PLEASE LEAVE NOW! We ALL beg you - leave. PLEASE LEAVE!!!!!!! You all are the worst, most useless state in the union. Really. Go, Go, Go.

Ben   March 11th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

Two words: Good riddens.

A Texan   March 11th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

He would have no chance. Are you kidding me? Texas is Bush country. LOL.

Yoshi99   March 11th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

What luck! We have a vacant cell in Cuba for you, Chuck!

BaRock says   March 11th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

yes chuck you have taken one too many kicks to the head my friend.

OHIO here   March 11th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

omg another Palin get real

mike   March 11th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

Actually for all you idiots out there, texas decided to become a part of the united states on several conditions, one of which was the right to suceed from the U.S. at any time it chose. Also its the only state allowed to fly its state flag even with the U.S. flag. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time and the way the government is growing and taking away our freedoms, its about time we took a stand and took our nation back. Kick out all these idiot life long polititions and start living by the constituion. Chuck served his country in 1958 as an SP in the U.S. Air Force which is more than can be said for the majority of you talking the way you are. You dont like how america was born and how it can be again, then leave and go stay in france with all the other liberal hippies.....

Gary   March 11th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

Norris is a lousy excuse for an American with that attitude. When the going gets tough, I guess the "Texas Ranger" runs away. Also, someone please shoot that rodent he uses for a hairpiece.

South Carolina   March 11th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

sounds like he is running for president of dumbest idea ever. hey, you got my vote !

paul hansberry   March 11th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

I'm no big fan of Mr.Norris, but he speaks for many of us who believe that government at all levels is self serving and corrupt beyond repair. I lost getting my 2 granddaughters back from the because I didn't have any money to hire a lawyer to fight back.
I sent certified letters to dave syverson, dave winters, and Blagojevich.
Only one bothered to respond. My understanding of our government is that, from the president on down, they are all civil servants who only job is to serve the people. obviously that has not been happening for a long time.
So let the dissolution of the USA begin. We start all over.

Frank   March 11th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

"Accountability March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET
This isn't sedition? I hope the FBI is investigating his claim of "cells" around America uniting to push for secession.
C'mon Chuck…crack open a history book. Secession has been tried and found to be illegal due to the defeat of the Confederacy.
And they talk about looney left wing celebrities!"

– Actually, chuck is a looney right wing celebrity

LD   March 11th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

I think he is starting to believe his own hype.

Chuck   March 11th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

Chuck Norris should stick to being a terrible actor and annoying infomercial salesman.

BWB   March 11th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

This is coming from Norris who is both an actor in low-budget karate movies and the spokesman for home gym equipment. Why in the world does he think we care what this clown has to say about politics? The right-wing loonies are really making an appearance lately.

disgusted   March 11th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

If they want to go, let them go. Give them there portion of the deficit and cut them loose.

Bridget   March 11th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

Well this is not treason, it's sedition, specifically seditious libel since he wrote the words down. The FBI needs to talk to Chuck.

Bethie in Texas   March 11th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

Thanks, but no thanks Chuck!

Luckily, there are lots of viewpoints in TX, and his idea of secession would definitely be in the minority.

Texas may have voted "red" (55-45%) in this past national election, but our roots are blue, and we're coming back to our roots! I speak for many in our great state when I say that we support our President, pray for his success in healing our nation's woes, and look forward to a brighter future.

Jeff - Austin, TX   March 11th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

Cuck Norris is a domestic terrorist. Let's sent him to Gitmo with the international terrorists.

HUM!!!   March 11th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

Chuck you are talking about movie deal Right!!!

SC   March 11th, 2009 10:09 pm ET

William Tecumseh Sherman will rise again March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Considering what happened to South Carolina near the end of the Civil War, I'm sure we'd be happy to accomodate Texas' demands.
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Yeah, burning, raping, killing, destroying everything in site. He was some great general! Stay home Yankees!!

Sirveaux   March 11th, 2009 10:09 pm ET

Kudos to Mr. Norris. At a time when things are going rough in the country, his is the lone Republican that has come up with an original idea that may actually help the U.S.

Linclon   March 11th, 2009 10:09 pm ET

The actor claimed “thousands of cell groups(terrorist) will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation” and said that if states decide to secede from the union, that Texas would lead the way.

Does anyone know how we can report chuck to the homeland security department?

Texas   March 11th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

At the beginning of the Iraq, war didnt Martin Sheen say he was on the side of Saddam Hussein, isnt that treason, taking the side of the enemy. oh wait that was also reported by cnn so it was all good. But did anyone say anything about treason to martin sheen. What bout Johnny Depp, saying he will never live in america because of the polical climate. Take a side, and stop worrying about what the Baddest SOB on the planet, that will literaly roundhouse kick you. Look at his karate record, i wouldnt want to mess with him.

Even Scarier...is   March 11th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

I don't remember where, but somewhere I heard that there is 25 states with current secession legislation in their back pockets... I wonder who those other 24 states are... any guesses...

pacman   March 11th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

Texas...what a bunch of wimps....

Texas Proud   March 11th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

God Bless America for her freedom of speech. But in no way whatsoever does this proud Texan agree with seceding from the union. “Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America,” Norris wrote. “Let there be no doubt about that.” Let it be known that not all Texans would take this cowardky way out.

Raven   March 11th, 2009 10:07 pm ET

Norris is an over rated has been that never was. He can have texas, they are a disgrace to this country.

jn   March 11th, 2009 10:07 pm ET

look at chuckie in the picture, on the phone pretending to be talking about important political stuff. haha...He's probably having a conference call with his Secretary of BBQ sauce and Minister of White Race Relations.

englishmanintexas   March 11th, 2009 10:07 pm ET

Your readers are wrong,Texas does have the right of secession as it chose to join the U.S.I am an immigrant to Texas and to say that the Texans would cut and run is an insult to all Texans,native born or adopted.It shows a complete lack of understanding of Texas and its history."Remember the Alamo"
The northern jessies and western cereals would scamper like roaches into the dark should anything affect their overblown overfed ego's or lives,so I think we should secede and then take over or amalgamate the southern states,starting with New Mexico(we need the skiing).

Kyle Muncie, Indiana   March 11th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

SOOOO un-American. Typical Republican.

TEXAS IS the STATE/COUNTRY   March 11th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

Treason, please, what do you people know all that CNN tells you. read a history book or go to school. Texas is the only state that can be self sufficient. No other state produces enough oil, energy. we have farms, for fruits and veggies, PLENTY of cows, mostly all of the manufacturing will be ok. The port of houston and at corpus will be fine. It will hurt the rest of america to not have those ports available. First of all none of you get facts before you say TREASON how is it treason, what is the definition of treason, He has done nothing against America. Texas is still part of the union Morons.

farva15   March 11th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

Good bye.

Tyrone Scott   March 11th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

I don't want to EVER, ever ever ever hear another right wing conservative tell me or any other Democrat or Liberal that we are "Un-American"...if this is not the most domestic terrorist, unpatriotic, ridiculous thing I've heard from someone of his stature. You people really need to just leave the country in haste now. This is getting tiring and old hat. And what he's talking about is if "s- starts popping off, we're (Texans) are going to grab our guns and start shooting people". Sounds wacko, I mean Waco to me. Arrest this man please and put him UNDER Gitmo.....oh by the way, never watch his 1980's movies ever again!

sean burns   March 11th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

Hey he can have Texas as long as he takes Bush and Rove and Meiers and the rest of the *%*@#!&*#@! there with him.

Proud to be an American   March 11th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

I used to think that Chuck Norris loved this country. If this ticker is true, I am appalled. Does he actually favor another civil war in our great nation? Didn't Abraham Lincoln say the following? "Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure." Are we actually going back to that? Chuck Norris, if you seriously advocate secession from the union, you are the enemy of the state. I am proud of this nation, proud of our President, and proud of the great men and women who have made us what we are. You would tear that apart? As a veteran, I take exceptional offense at your not-so-subtle suggestion. I don't know how many other veterans agree with me, but I didn't serve to watch someone like you tear up my country. Thank you.

RBNX   March 11th, 2009 10:04 pm ET

Well i guess they wouldnt get any stimulus funds they so badly need now either? Can someone report chuck norris to the FBI Please. We americans need him investigated . You just lost a fan chuck .
How old is he anyway? its hard to run your own country on social security....

Hey Chuck moved to the moon ....you lunatic..

mb-texas   March 11th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

He lost it.I thought he was a good person and a good actor but
he shows his real colors .Just because his Huckabee did not
find his way Norris now has lost his way.He speaks only for a small group so do not pay any attention to his latest tyrade.

JLS   March 11th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

Wish Bruce Lee were alive to kick ole Chuck's butt. What a joke.

Veronica   March 11th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

So much for the Republicans and "God Bless the U.S.A." Is this secession going to be through armed conflict? If so, you're going to lose Norris. This is not Hollywood, and you are a traitor. Try it, and the only "cell" you're going to be interacting with is at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Republicans are always claiming to be the "real" Americans, but when they lose a constitutionally correct democratic election, some of them want to SECEDE from the union. I say "some of them", because I'd like to know how the rest of Texas–the vast majority of Texans–feel about leaving the union?? Maybe YOU should leave Chuck. What's tha old Republican refrain "America, love it or leave it." But you're going to have to leave Texas behind.

Independent FL voter   March 11th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

Actually, the more I think on this, the more awesome it sounds. Chucky can be pres, Rush can be VP, they can name Ann Coulter Secretary (not of anything, just Secretary), and Eric Cantor can be Chief Spokeswhiner. They can form a strategic alliance with Alaska when Todd Palin finally convinces Sarah to secede, and trade their oil back and forth. Sarah can warn them when Putin rears his head in Alaskan airspace, and Chucky can keep an eye on Raoul Castro for her. The dittoheads will have their choice of a warm or cold climate to secede to, and the rest of us can build a giant fence to keep them out of America. Then, when their piddly little nation-states go to hell in a handbasket and they all come creeping back we can arrest them as illegal aliens and deport them back to the United Asylum of Texaska.

dirty basterd   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Chuck i think that you should do exactly what you plan on doing and Trivet could be your vice president, but hold on isn't TrIvet black. ahhhhhh i don't think that would work in Texas.

Independent FL voter   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Actually, the more I think on this, the more awesome it sounds. Chucky can be pres, Rush can be VP, they can name Ann Coulter Secretary (not of anything, just Secretary), and Eric Cantor can be Chief Spokeswhiner. They can form a strategic alliance with Alaska when Todd Palin finally convinces Sarah to secede, and trade their oil back and forth. Sarah can warn them when Putin rears his head in Alaskan airspace, and Chucky can keep an eye on Raoul Castro for her. The dittoheads will have their choice of a warm or cold climate to secede to, and the rest of us can build a giant fence to keep them out of America. Then, when their piddly little nation-states go to hell in a handbasket and they all come creeping back we can arrest them as illegal aliens and deport them back to the United Asylum of Texaska.

concerned   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

it is sad to compare Michael Moore to Chuck Norris.. you need not agree with M.M., but at least he is coherent.

Pat Omaha, NE   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Great! Take those who want to leave the Union and.leave....Bye,bye!!
No one wants to "mess with Texas" anyway since no one likes to mess
with...well. you know...!

KD   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Let them go ... PLEASE

Independent FL voter   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Actually, the more I think on this, the more awesome it sounds. Chucky can be pres, Rush can be VP, they can name Ann Coulter Secretary (not of anything, just Secretary), and Eric Cantor can be Chief Spokeswhiner. They can form a strategic alliance with Alaska when Todd Palin finally convinces Sarah to secede, and trade their oil back and forth. Sarah can warn them when Putin rears his head in Alaskan airspace, and Chucky can keep an eye on Raoul Castro for her. The dittoheads will have their choice of a warm or cold climate to secede to, and the rest of us can build a giant fence to keep them out of America. Then, when their piddly little nation-states go to hell in a handbasket and they all come creeping back we can arrest them as illegal aliens and deport them back to the United Asylum of Texaska.

Kevin   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Where are the Republicans on this comment? Here is another Republican who seems to want to secede his home state from the union! Does Rush want him to fail as well?

Chris, Fort Worth, TX   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

These are dangerous, and treasonous, statements by Chuck Norris. If the same comments were made by the leader of a hate or terrorist group that person would be in federal custody.

What scares me is that one of these "cell groups" will take what Mr. Norris said to heart. Chuck Norris needs to be made an example of before anything gets out of hand.

W   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Ummmm...thats treason....just like Sarah Palins Husband advicating Alaska leaving the Union. These people are not Patriots as they claim, but cowards and enemies of the State.

debbie   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

As my dad used to say: "Don't let the door hit you in the a– on your way out!"

bitter_in_pa   March 11th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

He would be the second-dumbest president from Texas ever.

Philip   March 11th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

*Facepalm

Tom   March 11th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

Chuck Norris invented Kentucky Fried Chicken's famous secret recipe, with eleven herbs and spices. But nobody ever mentions the twelfth ingredient: Fear.

Erick in AL   March 11th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

WOW! I was a Walker fan.This guy is old and crazy.Isn't that what Todd Palin wants in Alaska??? Get over it GOP!

New Day   March 11th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

OMG!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE SECEDE!!!!! Take the south with you!!!! hehehehe Why is he talking politics? I guess his total gym sales arent doing to well

John   March 11th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

ALL RIGHT!!! Go for it. We could make Puerto Rico a State and not have to change the flag!!!

cynthia   March 11th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

chuck if you don't like it then leave the great state of texas, real Texan don't run from a fight, we meet you in the middle of the street and handle our business. Soundslike you have taken one to many kicks to the head, maybe sommebody needs to kick you across the border either to Oklahoma or Mexico, but get the hell out of Texas, we've aleady had one bad texan as president don't need another.

rob   March 11th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Hail Chuck Hitler.

Minnesota Patriot   March 11th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Well Mr. Norris' true colors shine forth. A real patriot would unite behind a president and at least give that person a fighting chance to fix the problems we are in that by the way were created during 8 years of a conservative presidential reign. It amazes how fast the right wants to give up on this country just because they lost the argument.

Ellie   March 11th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

I'm sorry but Chuck's hair piece must really be on tight, the man is a clear WHACKO from Waco!!!

Jamie   March 11th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

Chuck's got his Walker Texas Ranger hat on a little too tight!?

atlantan   March 11th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

Public is on Obama Kool Aid
hey whoever the hell you are...tell me where you will and I will kick your @($&*$@($ so hard that every time you sit you will remember me

Robert   March 11th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

Chuck Norris is disgusting...... what a cry baby.... lose the election and now you want to leave the U.S. ? And the crazy notion you have of "cells" around the country? You sound like Osama bin Laden now...Better go hide in cave ... You dont speak for a lot of Texans I know, and people in my family who have given their all for this country would be ashamed of you.

Tom   March 11th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table because he only recognizes the element of suprise.

Hersh   March 11th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

You Libs just don't get it. The so-called silent majority is now beginning to scream with the pain from taking it up the @ss to support you do-nothing freeloaders. I'm with Chuck....Oh, by the way....With an independent Republic of Texas, just think about all the oil wells and the refineries......You can import you oil from right here in continental America....for a price.

greg   March 11th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

wow.. and u get brown vs the hi color

Choof   March 11th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

sounds like a good movie. why don't you make one. starring Geo Bus ?

JB   March 11th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

What a flaming dweeb.

Exactly what 'cells' are you referring to, Mr. Norris?

A gaggle of borderline defectives with guns and more ammunition than brains?

I can't believe I am responding to this half-baked moron.

Waiter? Check please ...

The RealGOP   March 11th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

Way to go Chuck. And I would be right there with you along with my family and my entire arsenal of weapons. The government needs to remember....there are more of us than them. The military is filled with patriots who come from much more conservative and libertarian leaning principles who have no qualms about overthrowing an oppressive regime. Hey....a little revolution is a good thing. It is a constitutional thing. And the many millions of gunowners in America will unite if the times demand it.

Ire Verent   March 11th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

Talk about delusions of grandeur. Chuck has been kicking himself in the head again. Time for him to count to infinity and back, twice. Maybe he could get a neuronal stem cell transplant to boost his brain power to at least Bush's level.

Karl   March 11th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

Chuck must be using the drug coming from Mexico...and a lot of it.

Jon   March 11th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

This is sedition. Period. Someone call the FBI.

Ellie   March 11th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK!! Chuck Norris needs to go sit down somewhere and be quiet, he's making himself look mighty ignorant.

WHAT idiot is reporting this rubbish?

C. Fontaine   March 11th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

It is indeed unfortunate that Mr. Norris, who had the potential to do good, has tipped way over to the side of treason. If he had any amount of intelligence, one might suppose he could actually gain support in his endeavor; however, as it is, he will attract only the fringe lunatics who are ineffectual but lethal.

Barry   March 11th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

Let's see how many folks will be so condescending 6-12 months from now.

Ellie   March 11th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK!! Chuck Norris needs to go sit down somewhere and be quiet, he's making himself look mighty ignorant.

WHAT idiot is reporting this rubbish?

TRS   March 11th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

Have you ever been to Texas? Good riddance!

TRS   March 11th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

Have you ever been to Texas? Good riddance!

VA   March 11th, 2009 9:52 pm ET

So what's the plan Chuck? Load up all them good ol' boys in the back of F-150's, with plenty of 12 gauge ammo and cases of Lone Star beer and jerkey and head on up to Idaho to round up more fellas right? First off is get them Messicans back into Messico. Put up a great big 'lectric fence to keep 'em from getting over here. Yeah, you racist/terrorist lunatic. Funny but I never thought of you as a mobile home owner from Idaho. How can I get a refund for my Total Gym?

Corey, Maryland   March 11th, 2009 9:52 pm ET

Anyone that even talks about seceding from the Union is no better than any of those men that flew planes into the buildings on 9/11. They are terrorists and traitors, simple as that. Even though it would be nice to be done with all those stupid southerners........

tim   March 11th, 2009 9:52 pm ET

Chuck: There is a freedom of speech, and there is seditious acts. This is the later. Leave the country, or please FBI arrest him

C. Fontaine   March 11th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

It is indeed unfortunate that Mr. Norris, who had the potential to do good, has tipped way over to the side of treason. If he had any amount of intelligence, one might suppose he could actually gain support in his endeavor; however, as it is, he will attract only the fringe lunatics who are ineffectual but lethal.

George   March 11th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Can Texas please take the entire South with it?

Nathan James   March 11th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Wow.....

Sick of freeloading Democrats   March 11th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

To Republicans becoming more frightening.......

Whats more frightening is the liberals taking over our country and turning it into a communist/socialistic country that takes our money and makes us pay for people who think their entitled to our hard earned tax dollars while we work our butts off for nothing but giving to people like Pelosi/Reid so they can increase their salaries and give free citizenship to 12-20 million illegals to ensure our country stays underl socialistic rule. Third world country here we come!!!!

What would be better is if the entire GOP stops paying their taxes and does nothing but sign up for the free checks and then see where this country goes.

Margaret Thatcher said...."the problem with socialism is we eventually run out of the people that pay into the system" and anyone with half a brain should be able to figure out where that is going to take our future and our country.

I don't want to pay for people who don't pay into the system and I don't owe any Democrat or anyone else a free ride.

I just might surprise all of you Demo idiots that there are a lot more of us out there that are sick and tired of being robbed and cheated by our politicans...I am not a religious die hard...in fact I am not even religious...just someone who has worked my whole life and never taken a dime from the system....but surely paid my fair share of taxes.

Why is it that almost every person elected to Obama's cabinet has a tax problem...it simply is because they are all crooks and who can blame people like Chuck Norris for wanting accountablity...he is not the only one...who wants these low life politicans to do what they were elected to do or get out.

TexasBorn   March 11th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Hell yes we would secede...you liberal fruitcakes can have any other state and within 2 years you will have managed to ruin it the way you've ruined CA and NY. What you clowns dont realize is we control 75% of the continental 48 states oil, natural gas and refineries. Not to mention we have more than enough livestock, agricultural and cotton resources, along with a major shipping port (Houston) and plentiful wildgame hunting reserves....we also have the most potential of any state for wind and solar power. That along with major telecom, technical, and other industries we can easily be a self contained country...the rest of you will be begging to illegaly cross our borders within 2 years when your left wing liberal socialist government taxes you to death and you have no food or energy resources.

Dolores   March 11th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Don't let the door hit you in the behind on the way out!

DR   March 11th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Wow wow wow! What a great show of patriotism... if the going gets rough destroy the USA!!!

At worst this is treason... at best this sounds like a bunch of whiny children who are going to take their little marbles out of the game. Conservatvie douche bags like norris need to get over the fact that they can't continue for ever shoving their ideas and dogmas down people's throats. To them I say the same thing they have been saying to others for the past eight years: if you don't like it go live in another country! Maybe a place like China or Saudi Arabia would suit you better.

Fedup Up with Republicans   March 11th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

Hmm.... Anyone ever hear of the word TREASON? What's the penalty for TREASON?

John   March 11th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

That's real Jock,...

USA NOT USSR   March 11th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

What a wacko! Deport him to Iran.

Misery Missouri   March 11th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

Would that be like California just falling off into the ocean?

preachercreature   March 11th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

So sorry to hear that Mr. Norris' loyalty to our nation is contingent on everything being done his way. The whole concept of this country and the thing that makes it the envy of much of the world is that we have managed to find a way to commit to one another even when we don't always agree politically. Mr. Norris, if you intend to lead a break-away country of Texas it would do you well to remember that even there not everyone thinks like you do. Maybe it would be better if you just put away the rhetoric and made a greater effort to work for the common good instead of just your own.

Tom   March 11th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Chuck Norris for President of the moon in 2012.

RJ   March 11th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Even if it were possible for Texas to secede, this clown would be wholly unqualified to be President. Hell, he couldn't even get himself elected as Governor right now. For that matter, he's wholly unqualified to even be an actor. Have you ever seen "Walker: Texas Ranger"? That show was so bad it was comical.

mark   March 11th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

A few too many roundhouses to the side of your head Chuck? Go back to selling gym equipment because thats all you're good at. TERRORIST!!

Adam   March 11th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

I can do without Texas, and Texas deserves Chuck Norris. I am a proud North Carolinian in support of Texas' secession. Mike Huckabee can be their secretary of God.

AnaB   March 11th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Well that's great. Instead of working together to try and make it through the hard times, just run from the problem. Yep, that will fix things. What an idiot.

Fedup Up with Republicans   March 11th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Isn't it interesting how all the American flag wavers are really terrorists and ANTI-AMERICAN! So much for who's a "real" American. Chuck Norris is a MORON with delusions of grandeur! He should be the first one arrested when the federal governament cracks down on terrorists and TRAITORS! All true Americans should put his movies in a shredder. I certainly plan to!

Enough said about the matter.

dmg   March 11th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Is he for real? What's going on with some of the people in this country?. This is and always will be the "UNITED" States Of
America!!!

khash vosough   March 11th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

wow, speechless. what he is saying is that the texans are fair weather people; there for the good times, and out when anything is not going to their liking. Guess, we can say he is for all practical reasons is NOT an American.. he is just a texan.

Freedom Lover   March 11th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Per the treaty under which Texas joined the Union, the State has the right to either split into five seperate states or to secede. Let 'em go. The state is full of red-neck idiots with no respect for personal rights, women's rights, worker's rights... the list goes on. They already have their own electric power grid which is seperate from the rest of the country. Many Texans dream of, and idolize, the days of the Republic of Texas and wish to re-institute that independence. Let 'em go!

Adam   March 11th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

I can do without Texas, and Texas deserves Chuck Norris. I am a proud North Carolinian in support of Texas' secession.

AG   March 11th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

Aww... ain't treason grand???

Tony58   March 11th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

Dear Chuck Norris (King of Texas): please, please take Oklahoma with you when you secede from the United States. Go Missouri Tigers!

Kirk   March 11th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

Most of America would be delighted to see Texas go, in particular since it has been Texas-based idiots like George W. Bush who have brought this country to brink of ruin.

And when you leave, Texas, be sure to take with you your share of the national debt. Or better yet, take 50%, since it was your "W." – who you proudly elected president twice – who doubled the debt in 8 years.

Peter   March 11th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

I think Chuck was just trying to express the frustration of the 4.5 of us out of ten who are saddened to see our great country being destroyed by Obama, Pelosi, Reid, and the rest of the Democrats in Congress.

If these lunatics continue to spend billions that we don't have on their liberal dream projects, there won't have to be a second Civil War because the country will fall apart on it's own.

Some of us just hate to see what the Dems are doing, which is spending our children's inheritance in order to entrench and cement their power in perpetuity. They're buying next election's votes today, with your children's money. Four billion to Acorn? What do you Obama worshippers think that money is going for? Maybe more houses for "the poor"?

What about Vermont?   March 11th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

This isn't just a southern state thing. I understand there are a sustantial number of Vermont residents who seriously want to pursue secession.

DiarcMan   March 11th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Norris is a joke. I'm a veteran. My oldest sister just came back from Afghanistan after seven years on the ground working in the U.S. medical relief effort that got medical aid at the village level to nine million Afghans.

She would be glad to get Norris into the Infidel Quarter on the border with Pakistan on the ground. Does he speak fluent Farsi or Dari? She does. He would not last 48 hours. Just tell her where to send the body. Making movies has no practical application whatsoever when it come to life and death in the real world on the ground in harm's way. Without the language and culture skills, you are dead. Fast.

Fedup Up with Republicans   March 11th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Isn't it interesting how all the American flag wavers are really terrorists and ANTI-AMERICAN! So much for who's a "real" American. Chuck Norris if a MORON with delusions of grandeur! He should be the first one arrested when the federal governament cracks down on terrorists and TRAITORS! All true Americans should put his movies in a shredder. I certainly plan to!

Enough said about the matter.

sergantmajor   March 11th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

furthermore,, treason is the like of nancy pelosi,, harry reed and company spending money like there is no tomorrow,,in case we didnt realize it,, they are ruined this country,,but who cares as long as they still can put the blame of the incompetance on president bush

John G   March 11th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Would the roundhouse kick be considered WMD?

The Federalist   March 11th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Having resided in Texas for close to 30 years the only individuals who espouse secession as an idea are the native born. The problem that native Texans dont reallze is that a good chunk of thier population is from other states and would go quietly.

WiseOne   March 11th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

I'm in: Chuck help lead the way. The present occupant of the national political cabal has turned the creators of opportunity and the creators of wealth into a collective enemy...... If the "cells" you mention want to form,, I'm in IL and ready for the IL cell ...... I've been and worked in TX and know exactly what you think....... Keep up the rhetoric and keep the issue alive ... We need to defend ourselves from a socialist agenda resulting in a socialst state... .....

WiseOne

W.SHIRE   March 11th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

OL' Chuck really needs to get a better wig.

Josh S   March 11th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

Im so torn. Half of me wants this man investigated for his anti-patriotic statements, and the other half of me wouldn't mind a USA w/o Texas, based on the president the state bred.

Ana   March 11th, 2009 9:39 pm ET

Better yet, give Texas back to Mexico, where it belongs to begin with....And take all the white trash with it!!!

Erik   March 11th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Something tells me Chuck won't be on stage at any future Huckabee events, if Huck is indeed going to run again.

Magnus   March 11th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

You know how they're always talking that, "America: love it or leave it" stuff….why don't they take their own advice?! LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We don't want YOUR kind (highly ignorant, war loving, closet racist, homophobic, hyper-hypocritical, Bible thumping and DESTROYING) in this country anyway! We'd be sooooooooooooo much better without you extremists. I'm NOT a Republican, never have been, never will be, but why the hell don't moderate Republicans stand up? Why has the majority allowed a very small extreme fringe to control the debate?! Are you THAT scared of the wingnuts?

Norris and his "supporters" should be called up on charges of treason. But hey, take your own advice……LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

Mike Mundy, Houston, TX   March 11th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

C'mon Chuck…crack open a history book. Secession has been tried and found to be illegal due to the defeat of the Confederacy.
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Whoever wrote this, has ZERO clue about what you are talking about!

bloom_s74@hotmail.com   March 11th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

You know how they're always talking that, "America: love it or leave it" stuff….why don't they take their own advice?! LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We don't want YOUR kind (highly ignorant, war loving, closet racist, homophobic, hyper-hypocritical, Bible thumping and DESTROYING) in this country anyway! We'd be sooooooooooooo much better without you extremists. I'm NOT a Republican, never have been, never will be, but why the hell don't moderate Republicans stand up? Why has the majority allowed a very small extreme fringe to control the debate?! Are you THAT scared of the wingnuts?

Norris and his "supporters" should be called up on charges of treason. But hey, take your own advice……LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

Mitchell from MS   March 11th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

Right on Chuck, I am sure SEVERAL more states would leave! I would also be willing to bet THAT CONSERVATIVE STATES WOULD DO BETTER THAN LIBERAL STATES!

But then again what do I know. God Bless the USA.

Susan   March 11th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

If Texas seceded, it would become a third world country pretty soon. Most of the southern states (for all their bluster) take more from the federal than they give back in the form of taxes. That goes for South Carolina, Louisana and many other red states. For once, find the details, do the math and talk. Talk of secession is treason anyway.

Mike Mundy, Houston, TX   March 11th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

indy 08 March 11th, 2009 5:34 pm ET

treason, arrest him
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It isn't treason, that it was originally part of Texas' plan in order to join the Union! Read your HISTORY liberals!

Go Chuck!

tyree   March 11th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

Please do Mr. Norris. I hope you tell Mack Brown, Mike Sherman, and Mike Leach about your little plans for Texas. Where would you find the atheletes to compete in your beloved sport of college football? Typical loudmouth, closet racist Texan. Chuck needs to worry about the emerging civil war that is brewing on his states southern border. He needs to stop the rhetoric and get his priorities straight.

D-MI   March 11th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

Oh my. It has begun.

Diana   March 11th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

Sounds like everyone is out of line in this country if they don't do what Obama would do. Come on folks....this is American and good ole Chuck can say as he pleases. We are still allowed free speech aren't we or have they taken that from us as well? America as we have known it is on the way out. The new Dem's are changing the face of our country and our freedoms and if Texas wants out...power to em.

jorge cabrera   March 11th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

The chuckster is a traitor and who is he to lead the way, he was a mediocre actor at best, the FBI should look for his claim that thee are cells ready to act.

Typical White Person   March 11th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

You liberals are not thinking this through. You would gain two senate seats and several congressional ones as well as getting a buffer state between you and the mess that is Mexico right now.

I thought you all disdained the "flyover" red states anyway and with all the comments below about the mentality of Texans, why are you upset????

Meghan from AL   March 11th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

You know how they're always talking that, "America: love it or leave it" stuff....why don't they take their own advice?! LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We don't want YOUR kind (highly ignorant, war loving, closet racist, homophobic, hyper-hypocritical, Bible thumping and DESTROYING) in this country anyway! We'd be sooooooooooooo much better without you extremists. I'm NOT a Republican, never have been, never will be, but why the hell don't moderate Republicans stand up? Why has the majority allowed a very small extreme fringe to control the debate?! Are you THAT scared of the wingnuts?

Norris and his "supporters" should be called up on charges of treason. But hey, take your own advice......LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

honestly   March 11th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

Ah, yeah, Chuck.

Randy   March 11th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

Hey there Chuck,
I lived in Houston, Texas for 7 years. Texas is on of the worst states in the union to live. So many religious rednecks it is unbelievable. All the Texans with an IQ greater the Geo. Bush's 90 will leave if you cede and I have no problem with that.

Beasley from East Texas   March 11th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

My ancestors have been in Texas since before it was a state and I think Chuck Norris is one big fat head. Where is your patriotism to your country, Chuck?

I won't be buying your Total Gym equipment, Chuckster and I want watch your shows anymore. No more "Texas Ranger" for me. I can't stand to look at the man, now.

I am 83 years old and very little surprises me now; however, this really got my dander up. Chuck, you are one big fool.

Californian patriot   March 11th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

Secession isn't illegal, it's provided for in the constitution. I would move to Texas and vote for him.

Ron   March 11th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

Leave it Chuck Norris to get it TOTALLY wrong. The Texas constitution allows for the state to elect to split itself into five separate states. This was a condition of the original admission into the Union, as the Republic of Texas was an independent nation. There is NO provision for leaving the US and the Supreme Court has made that amply clear since the War of Northern Aggression in the 1860s. Now, on the other hand, if Texas were to become a separate nation again, it would supplant France as a dominant financial and industrial power. Wouldn't that bust their buttons?

The idea of splitting Texas into five entities with a total of 10 US Senators has made the rounds of every session of the Texas legislature as long as I have been watching them, but no one seems to take this as a serious idea. So, Chuck Norris is not going to become President of Texas, the Union survives and Texans are proud of their extremely diverse cultural and geographic heritage. God Bless America!

Eric   March 11th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

GOOD RIDDANCE! The United States of America would be well served if all the bigoted hicks (i.e. the majority of those who voted for Bush) move out and form their own country.

sergantmajor   March 11th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

well the way the democratic party is pushing their socialistic agenda,, i give you 2 years,, lots of states will become sovereing nations,,away from the bozos in dc,,,, at this point everything is better than what we have now,,

Tammy   March 11th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

Cripes. I used to like watching this guy in movies. What happened to him? Hit in the head a few too many times?

Butch   March 11th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

Laugh it up, liberals. When Obama and his Democratic cronies in Congress have finished destroying what's left of the United States, the Union may very well fall apart on it's own. Don't be surprised to see five or six autonomous regional governments replace the arrangement we have now. Ever hear of the breakup of the U.S.S.R.? Nobody ever thought that was possible ten years before it happened either. If and when our current government decides to go the route of the commies, I'll be happy to join Chuck in Texas. Who knows, maybe I'll move to the new nation of Montana. Remember that not all of us have fallen down slobbering to worship at Obama's feet.

Brown   March 11th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

I am sure you will find alot of Texans and others to be onboard.

Everyman   March 11th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

Chuck, we tried that in South Carolina a few years ago. It didn't work out to well for us.

swschrad   March 11th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

sounds like a terrorist to me.

K Lustik   March 11th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

If ever there was a true traitor of the United States. Chuck is it

jason   March 11th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

let them secede. most won't miss texas.

Nick   March 11th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

“thousands of cell groups will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation”

Is FBI investigating these cell groups? Isn't plotting to secede from the union treason? Throw them in Gitmo, I say.

Realist   March 11th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Quote: "with the way things are going right now – it maybe California the first state to secede from the union"

More likely to be rejected by and thrown out of Union!

zch24   March 11th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Chuck you, Norris! :)

Vic   March 11th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Any true Texan knows that Chuck Norris is talking about reacting, not proacting, in his reference to Texas's regaining its independence. After all, we Texans know that to date, we've existed under six flags, and that great big LONE STAR didn't appear on our flag without reason. So not to worry - Mr. Norris is just showing his Texas pride in volunteering for its presidency should the need ever arise.

Phil Plaza   March 11th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Norris the nut ought to be happy he lives in a country that allows crackpots like him to show their stupidy. Many other countries would have this bad actor locked up and put away for treason or worse. He should move to a country of his choice. I am sure most Texans don't agree with him but hey....Norris the nut can say what he wants. Good luck Texan Republicans.

Osama bin Norris?   March 11th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

First we get the annoited kind of the GOP telling us he's wishing for Obama to fail ...

.. then we've got some Republican clown suggesting to his fellow partymen that they've got to use the Taliban as a model for fighting Obama's leadership.

... and now we've got some a famous conservative taking tough against America citing "thousands of cell groups" that he can call to arms.

The right-winger's is this country would have never allowed a Democrat to talk like that during Bush's reign. What a bunch of disgusting hypocrites.

Bruce from Oregon   March 11th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

OMG, what a joke. Norris the President of Texas. How about King of Texas? Then Bush could be Court Jester. He's had 8 years of experience at that position.

Bob   March 11th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

PLEASE let Texas leave the union.

And tell them to take OK, MS, AL, AK, NE, KS, SC, ID, WY, UT, TN and KY with them.

Think of how much stronger a nation we'll be without all that dead weight...

Mike in Texas   March 11th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

I live in Texas and totally disagree with Chuck Norris. For those who bash Texas you are either A)trying to be humorous but sorely failing or B)a complete moron and should join Chuck and find some far off land in the middle of the Sahara so your brains can fry quicker.

....   March 11th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Wow. There isn't much you can say to that. Chuck Norris has got to be losing it or something.

Me   March 11th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

Chuck Norris can run for the presidency of a country that isn't even real. And win.

MarkH   March 11th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

Norris the traitor – never thought I'd think those words.

Rodney   March 11th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

We can't just leave those poor Austiners to the mercy of the rest of Texas. What we need is some sort of rescue mission drawn up. God Bless those people - surrounded by salivating barbarians.

Tope   March 11th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

What a bleeping nutjob!

Dennis   March 11th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

I've lived in Texas for quite a while now, and I have no idea what Mr. Norris is talking about. Nobody here that I know is anxious or foolish enough to secede from the United States. Sure, there are jokes about it, but they are just jokes.

Dan in Chicago   March 11th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

I've never lived in Texas... and generally, I probably would not want to live there... but if they adopted the right sort of liberty-minded principles/governance and seceded from the Union, I'd be very tempted to move.

Fatima   March 11th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

OMG! Taking up arms to break up the union – isn't that terrorism? Obama will be the next Lincoln if there is a "civil war 2 in America".

LOL   March 11th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Chuck's next B movie

Ernie in LA   March 11th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

Why doesn't he just run for Governor? DUH

RAAGOS   March 11th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

chuck norr need to isreal and run govner there. i cant believe he said that. we american's happy

ALL GOP LOSSI NG POWER

Clint From Texas   March 11th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

I have lost all respect for this guy. As far as I'm concerned, he's a traitor, terrorist, and total nutcase all wrapped in one.

Heteroclite   March 11th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

Actually Mr "Accountability" the U.S. Constitution is silent on the issue of the secession of a state from the union. Only one obscure and controversial Supreme Court ruling in 1869 (Texas vs. White) establishes any margin of precedence on the subject. This was after the civil war brought seceding states back into the union by military force.

The bottom line is this: what Mr. Norris proposes has not been thoroughly tested in an impartial court of law. As long as he does not take up arms against the USA nor advocate its overthrow, there is no federal law preventing him (or anyone else for that matter) from seeking a popular referendum on secession.

It is also held by Texas vs. White (though not stated explicitly in the Constitution) that a majority of the other 49 states would have to agree to the secession. This is the key area of controversy in the 1869 ruling.

vst   March 11th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Tell Norris to make sure that Bloomberg and the MTA get some pork so that they will not raise fares.

Rick from Denver   March 11th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Treason. Traitor. Threatening the President by calling him "an enemy of the state".

I hope that the USA Patriot Act will now kick in, and make sure that his phones are tapped, his e-mails will be read.

Oh, and that remark about Texas? I hope every Texan who reads this realized that he is saying that Texas should runaway because of our problems. He is calling you cowards.

A. Kellogg   March 11th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Hey, Chuckie Baby, if Texas does secede, it should go back to the real owners, the people of Mexico.

Chuck, you are one big butthead.

CAG/GA   March 11th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

I think some States did this back in 1861 or thereabouts – - the Confederate States of America – - I don't think it can be done again
Too bad though – -

Diane   March 11th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

As a real Christian who studies the Holy Bible let me warn those of you who will be left behind after the rapture of true believers (not any particular church or denomination) who put their faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and live their lives according to His word – Mr. Norris is the type of people who will be running everything when we Christians are no longer here to make any sense of what is going on. Mr. Norris is what the Bible calls a zealot – people who lived during the time that Jesus Christ lived and betrayed Him because He said He would not bring God's Kingdom to earth at that time. They take God's words and twist them to mean something different than what God intended for them to mean. We do not prepare the Kingdom and present it to Jesus when He returns – Jesus brings the Kingdom with Him when He returns to this earth to rule and reign because the Kingdom of God exists in the hearts and minds of those who believe in God, put their faith in Jesus Christ and live their lives in obedience to Him. After the rapture Christians will be taken into Heaven and will return with Jesus as His Kingdom. I encourage all to read and study a good and reliable translation of The Holy Bible – The Authorized King James Bible is a very good one. I recommend reading The Gospel of John in The New Testament first because the main theme is about how much God loves mankind and His free gift of salvation for all who choose to believe.

suzyku   March 11th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

bye bye now! be sure to take bush and cheney with you. and don't forget huckabee and limbaugh, boehner, cantor, mccain and the rest of the crazy wingnuts.

D. No   March 11th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Texas seceding from the U.S.? Great idea, and take all them Bushes with y'all. Good riddance.

Dave in Houston   March 11th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

I wasn't born in Texas, but I got there as fast as I could! (It's an actual bumper sticker and my real-life biography.)

Texas has done very well as one of the United States. It would be a disaster if we tried to become an independent country, especially if it meant bad relations with the other 49.

This is just one last gasp of the right-wing crazies. The trends are not good for them. Texas is getting closer and closer to turning blue. Texas' biggest county, Harris County, voted for Obama. If John Cornyn had a serious Democratic opponent this time around, he could have lost. The only thing that can oppose the demographic trends would be some nutjob maneuver like secession.

Julian Cook   March 11th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Speaking as someone who had the misfortune to live in Texas for a couple of years, all I can say is: YES! We can replace their state with Puerto Rico or the Canadian Maritimes once Quebec secedes. Texas will not be missed!

Joy   March 11th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Please secede, PLEASE! It would be the biggest gift you could give the rest of us rational, normal Americans. Take ALL of the wingnuts with you and watch your "country" of uneducated, hyper-hypocritical, Bible beating (this coming from a lifelong Baptist) extreme idealouges implode….wouldn't it be nice! Don't worry rational, free thinking Texans…you can always join the tolerant "Real America".

Eileen   March 11th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Hey Chuck – leave us millions of sensible Texans out of your lunacy.

Lilly Rose   March 11th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

I am disappointed in Chuck Norris. I always thought he was a pretty level-headed guy, but he is just an ordinary bigot like the rest. Pretty sad.

Independent FL voter   March 11th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Walker, Texas Nutjob

shinepoker@yahoo.com   March 11th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Chuck Norris can run for the presidency of a country that isn't even real. And win.

Nuck Chorris   March 11th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

As long as you take Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter with you Chuck.

Cindy   March 11th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

I love everything about Texas but I am here in Ohio with responsibilities and can't leave! I really love the Kerrville area! Can a home owner secede from the Union? We have about a 1/4 acre of land, can I become my own Country? I know that I work, I know I am financially solvent, I don't buy anything I can't pay cash for! I think I can afford to live without the government in my life!

Sid...Texas   March 11th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

To start with, Texas has no intention of ever seceding from the USA. Even the thought of Chuck Norris being the President of Texas is definitely a joke that is not funny. He is bad enough playing a Texas Ranger. He even wears a black hat. No Ranger wears a black hat, let alone kicks bad guys through brick walls 3 at a time. Darn, my system is being torn apart trying to laugh out loud, and puke at the same time. It's bad enough having had the last 2 governors that Texas has experienced. We don't want GWB back again either, Please spare Texas of any such fate.....

Mickey   March 11th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

As as a Martial Artist over 50, "Chuck " has literally lost his mind. And that topee...didn't anyone tell him about the, "Hair Club for Men?" BTW Chuck...stop embarressing the "Arts!"

phoenix86   March 11th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

I would be great for Texas.

Born and Raised Texan   March 11th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

I was born and raised in East Texas and I can't believe Chuck Norris is so ignorant as to say such a thing.

Hey Chuck, my big brother served in Vietnam and he thinks you are a disgrace to your state and your country.

SHAME ON YOU, CHUCK NORRIS.

Sig, Los Angeles CA   March 11th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

Good riddance!

Jim   March 11th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

Treason anyone? Way to support your country, you flippin moron. And guys like him are the first to start waving flags and claiming patriotism when it suits them. What a helpful, useful guy Chuck Norris is. Too bad his buddy Huck wasn't president, I'm sure this sort of thinking would be doing wonders for the worls right now....

Mike Webb   March 11th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

I just want everybody to know that were not all stupid and insane down here. Mike Webb native texan

worriedmom   March 11th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

I'll move to Texas if that happens!! Go Chuck!!!

sbp   March 11th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Conservatives are SO patriotic - unless they're not in power. Then they call for a military coup (and, ipso facto, followed by an authoritarian dictatorship) in order to PRESERVE their idea of our democratic way of life.

Mark Ferbet   March 11th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

See ya!

basanti   March 11th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

has he had any education? oh wait! literacy doesnt always translate into education! you know, the ability to think rationally and critically! what a nut job!

Honorable Kansas Vet   March 11th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Actually, statements of this nature are not funny. The question was settled 150 years ago with the lose of more American lives than any other war in our nations history.

Lee R   March 11th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

I agree with Chuck Norris, but don't leave the union by yourself Texas. There are plenty of conservative southern states that would love to leave also.

Moish   March 11th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

I think we fought a war once over this...

John in KY   March 11th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

Don't quit your day job Norris!!!!!!!!!!

Barry, Maryland   March 11th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

I would be interested in becoming the president of Maryland, if the state were ever to secede from the Union.

robert   March 11th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

And still Republicans wonder why they've become a national joke.

Mike   March 11th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

Cells? Apparently, he should be in one.

Juli   March 11th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

Was this on the Onion? Seriously. This is hilarious. I can't believe anyone is taking him seriously.

SoSaysSam   March 11th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

Chuck, your an idiot, and a traitor. I never would have believed it. Your nothing but a low life coward.

Paul   March 11th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

With a state with the likes of George Bush and Chuck Norris- Not a bad idea. Yeah, let's get rid of them. Maybe Rush, Coulter, Rove, O'Reilly,and the others can join them.

Sandy248   March 11th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

Go ahead and secede Texas. And take those sorry Dallas Cowboys with you.

M. J.   March 11th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

I used to have a lot of respect for Chuck Norris. He seemed to be such a tolerant perdon. Wow, what a surprise. I have lost all respect for old Chuck

TONY GARCIA   March 11th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

CHUCK NEEDS TO STICK TO HIS 'B' MOVIES. HE MAY HAVE BEEN KICKED IN THE HEAD ONE TOO MANY TIMES.

2young2vote-OR   March 11th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

That would REALLY make the stock market plunge...or skyrocket

M. J. von Shrum   March 11th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

And I used to have so much respect for Chuck Norris. Too Bad!!

mike   March 11th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

Roundhouse kick Chuck Norris out of the United States,

Lisa   March 11th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

What a NUT JOB! Sounds like he and Todd Palin have been collaborating.

A Really Conservative Realist   March 11th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

Every state in our Union joined at their leisure and every state can exit at their leisure. Would someone read the Constitution and show me otherwise. It is not mentioned, therefore......guess what.....it a states issue.

Joe Fattal   March 11th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

Look what happened to the Soviet Union. That day will happen here if Obama keeps on pushing his stimulus bills one after the other, till the government take over.

Buckeye71   March 11th, 2009 9:09 pm ET

Would this mean that Texas football teams wouldn't play American teams?

Sean   March 11th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

How Un-American of him.

Dan Healy   March 11th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

IQ perhaps 79. Moron, definitely moron. Texas won't lead the way in anything.

glenn   March 11th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

Nuts!

steve   March 11th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Hi Mike, this is Chuck. Chuck Norris. What do you mean you never
heard of me!

Shadow   March 11th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

It would be one of the best things that could happen. Texas has only one thing wrong with it, it's full of Texans.

Denny   March 11th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

As a long time Texas resident who loves this state, I'd like to note that Chuck "The Quitter" Norris does not speak for me.

Allen   March 11th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

I guess when the going gets tough for America these "patriots" cut and run. Chuck Norris and the rest of these yahoos are pathetic.

MCollins   March 11th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Before everyone freaks out too much I suggest you click on the link provided in the story and read the article

steve   March 11th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Sounds like the script to a new movie starring Chuck Norris.

Sunny   March 11th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Chuck! What in God's name has gotten in to you? Please Chuck...please you do not represent nearly what Texans are all about...your days are over and what you need to do is get your head checked...Bruce Lee might have really done a job on you! Stop listening to Mark Levin..another nut job.

David   March 11th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

So he wants to cut and run?

David, Florida   March 11th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Um, yeah, that didn't work out so well the first time around did it? Any one who stayed awake in sixth grade history would know that. But then again Texas IS the national leader in the production of mentally retarded politicians so this is not a shocker. Let's not forget that this is the same idiot who supported a guy who thinks that the earth is 6000 years old despite mountains of evidence to the contrary.

Jay   March 11th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Chuck Norris will roundhouse kick Texas out of the Union.

Mark:17   March 11th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

Just take a look at that photo! It says it all! – That's a Conservative folks!

John Fischer   March 11th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

He is a traitor, he needs to be arrested for sedition.

Casey | Sebastopol, CA   March 11th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

wow... did anyone think to get a comment from Huckabee on his supporter's idea of seceding from the union?

I'm from Texas originally, though frankly, Houston is the armpit of the universe. Mexico can have it back.

Sean   March 11th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Yes, because the U.S. would do so much better without Texas. With the fact they provide more soldiers than any other state, as well as GDP. Because America does not need money or soldiers right now.

Norris4prez   March 11th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

I'm not sure what's more ridiculous, the idea that Texas would be better off as an independent nation, or the idea that Norris should be it's first President. I say good riddance!

Merle   March 11th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

Chuck Norris APPROVED!!

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

why not? Could he be any worse than George W. Bush?

justsane   March 11th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

i hadn't realised that chuck was a comedian...

What a laugh   March 11th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

First he supports that lunatic loser Huckabee, now he's saying he wants to be president of TEXAS???!!! I'm guessing he took too hard of a kick to the head during training.

Franky   March 11th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

Let em secede...all we gotta do is send another Sam Houston and boom!! We'll take it way faster than when Santa Anna was there, LOL!! Thanks to my old boy Polk himself...is there anything we haven't done as a country? LOL!!

They wanna talk old-school, I'll bring em old-school...and by the way, his workout machine, is good, is pretty good, LOL!!

mark   March 11th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

I think they pulled his face back way too far!

Alex Katzman   March 11th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Why not? Could he be any worse than George W. Bush?

Steve (the real one)   March 11th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

C...R...A...Z...Y!!!

Omari - Phx   March 11th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

looks like he's had one too many numb chucks to the head.

Adam   March 11th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Treason. What a great American Chuck is. Whaaa!! I don't like it!!! What a baby.

Tulsa L   March 11th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

this man should be watched closely.........this is the kind of people the republican party draws..........God forbid if the Republcans ever get their hands on the White House again......

Dixie   March 11th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

The way this country is going the average American will not be able to afford to live here,with all the give away programs and new taxes, thanks to the Dems. and King Obama. We all are going to feel this change that was promised to us. God help us all.

Casey | Sebastopol, CA   March 11th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

I always knew this guy was a nutjob. Too many hours doing infomercials.

Donnie in Indiana   March 11th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Chuck Norris is a NUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God help us all.

JayPA   March 11th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

Let 'em go. It's no big loss.

Zion   March 11th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Do it. Do it.

Bubba   March 11th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

"Don't mess with texas... or we'll leave"

Martha   March 11th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Chuck, I'm a 6th generation Texan and I have no intention of seceding from the United States. You need to go somewhere else.

James   March 11th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Listen up Obama this is why our country was set up with state government and states rights. It was never the intention of our founding fathers to have an all powerfull central government.

Lisa   March 11th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

As someone who used to live in Texas (El Paso when I was in the Army) – I say let them go! Good riddance!

DCinMissippi   March 11th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
- Thomas Jefferson

bryce in MI   March 11th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

honestly, i think it would be a good thing if Texas left the USA. Then we could make Puerto Rico a state, and get rid of a whole bunch of in-bred Republicans, not to mention the Bush family

Vanessa   March 11th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

Well, now I am convinced that Mr. Norris is nuts...period.

BKB   March 11th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

Ross Perot redux? If you don't play my game I gonna take my ball and go home!

tommy   March 11th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

I want to be president of Clearwater Beach Florida

becazican   March 11th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

chuck its time you went to the actor's retirement home and take todd palin with you. you are a traitor!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Randy in Va   March 11th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Please Chuck, take Texas away from us all and, stop trying to fool everybody with that crappy hairpiece you've got. Its awful.

Patrick   March 11th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Treason! His head on a platter! on second thoughts, i think he is writting a screenplay

Patrick   March 11th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Treason! His head on a platter! on second thoughts, i think he is writting a screenplay

Texas Proud!   March 11th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

I'm not sure my last comment will get posted since it was rather long. So I'll keep this one short.

SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!

After reading some of these insulting postings, well, the sooner the better!

K   March 11th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Chuck's just bitter because he can't get over getting his butt kicked by Bruce Lee. Go ahead, succeed.

wilma   March 11th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

don't let the screen door hit ya!

Frozone   March 11th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

Chuck may have taken one too many kick to the head, but if a liberal celebrity said anything remotely similar the press would be calling for his arrest for treason.

Commonwealth VA   March 11th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

@arithmetic–

Texas is NOT the South. I don't know exactly what it is, but it's definitely NOT the South.

Bob in GA   March 11th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

What are these people fearful of...my God is not a God of FEAR.

george   March 11th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

People laught at him. May be some day it will happen. why to stay with the Union that has only one president? Long live Republic of Texas.
I support this idea. go ahead.

miss fritz   March 11th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Really?! Oh, I have heard some real crazy mess in my time, but this...Well, he's just an idiot....

Carl Justus   March 11th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

They can leave now for all I care if they take the Bushs and the 7 trillion dollars of debt they got this country into by their stupid policies and spending.

Keith ,Co   March 11th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Domestic terrorist, Chuck Norris leads terrorist cells in revolt against United States of America, but finds the resolve of the U.S.A to be to great to over come!!

Lets be real people, I suppose chuck and his friends are going to find everyone in Texas that voted for Obama, and kick them out of there homes, schools, and jobs. Get Real Chuck!!

Kevin   March 11th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Maybe Chuck should just leave by himself. That way we'd be rid of him and all his exercise equipment commercials. The only people that even like him are the teenagers with their stupid Chuck Norris sayings.

John, Rochester MN   March 11th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

So, no more presidents from Texas? It's like a dream come true!

dlboggan   March 11th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

Lunatic! Pure and simple!

Patrick   March 11th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

Anytime I hear a liberal or conservative say they're going to move out of the country or something like this I am disgusted. If you don't like what's going on in your country fix it, don't leave.

Mike D. in San Diego   March 11th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Isn't Chuck Norris supposed to roundhouse you to the face or strangle you with his death stare according to all of those jokes floating around? Hmmm...apparently he just cries like a sissy, grabs all of his toys and wants to go home when he's angry. Hey Chuck, could you leave and take Ted Nugent with you?

Justin Tyme   March 11th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Just to be clear, Norris is calling for people to engage in "domestic terrorism," right?

Under the "patriot act" can't he be put to death?

Vi   March 11th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Will someone please get Chuck a movie gig....Clearly he doesn't have nothing else to do but talk ignorance!

Roberta   March 11th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Now if he could only physically remove Texas from its present location and squeeze together New Mexico and Louisiana. It'd take less than half the time to drive from Las Vegas to New Orleans as it does now.

Hey, the two ideas are about equally sensible. At least mine isn't seditious.

Amanda   March 11th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Well, I moving to Kansas to be part of the DeFranco Nation when that happens.

Paul   March 11th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

So let me get this straight:

On film, Chuck Norris always kicks butt when the going gets tough, but in the real world, when things or tough for America, he'd rather turn tail and run? Jefferson Davis was a traitor to America; so too may be Chuck Norris.

Mariposa   March 11th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

So, Chuck Norris is ready to desert America, "if the going gets tough," to cecede – rather than work hard to help America recover. That's a lot of patriotism!

JD   March 11th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

After 8 years of being accused of being unpatriotic for suggesting that invading countries that never attacked us is wrong, it's time to turn the other cheek. Chuck isn't being unpatriotic; he's just being an idiot. Let it slide.

Hop   March 11th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

He is a idiot. Why don't he go and try to fix Mexico.

Brian, Pittsburgh   March 11th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

TREASON.

Country first?

Bill   March 11th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

I nominate Rush, the junkie, Limbaugh as vice president. Republicans are like spoiled kids that didn't get their way. I hope Texas goes it's own way. I really want to see their economy in 2 years, a couple of rich white guys and millions of serfs.

Garofulaar   March 11th, 2009 8:36 pm ET

Mad as a fish in a hedge

AC   March 11th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Duh.....

Gene from Georgia   March 11th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

If the Alamo had a back door, Texas never would have been a state anyway.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   March 11th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Mexico will take Texas back before Norris would ever become president and you can take that to the bank, not unless Norris has a deal with Mexico.

Andy Yasenovsky   March 11th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Chuck Norris is headed in the right direction. I'll be moving to the Nation of Texas when it becomes its own country!

Texan men are real men and their women are proud of it. God, guts, guns and honor put the USA on the map and it is now going socialist under Obama.

Mike   March 11th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, this can't be real...Yeah okay Chuck, go ahead . Watch texas get swallowed up by Mexico under a week.

Cliff   March 11th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

I laugh greatly at all the comments by the "libs" on this subject.
Not a one of you could carry Chuck's briefcase yet you lambast him.
The direction your new "hip-hop" President is taking is directly towards MARXISM and you have consumed so much of his "intoxicating rhetoric" you don't even know it. YOU truly are the sads one....not Mr. Norris!

Ken in NC   March 11th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

Maybe Chuck can be the President of Texas and Palin can be his Vice President and Chaney can be his secretary of de Fence. De fence between Texas and Mexico.

Scott A   March 11th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

What a terrible person Chuck is. He wouldn't even pay child support while pulling in millions of dollars. He'd be great as the President of Texas. Any civilized state...he wouldn't even make it as the neighborhood watch (unless you want all your money to go missing).

Dianne   March 11th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

Idiot.

Ed   March 11th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Chuck Norris and Texas do not secede from the Union. The Union secedes from Texas. Don't mess with Chuck.

Jimmy   March 11th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

This is bordering on treason. Does the South remember what happens to traitors?

fmo   March 11th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

I've thought for a long time that the country would be better off without Texas. Go Chuck, go Texas, right wing jerks. But I'll still like some of your music.

NFL Fan   March 11th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

So if Texas ever leaves the Union we will probably have to kick the Dallas Cowboys out of the NFL.

Independent_me   March 11th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

The man is paranoid...and a bit wacko...
Hate-monger...

Ken   March 11th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

If he wants to desert America, get out and take Rush with you.

Ken   March 11th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

A little man with a big Napoleon complex. If he wants to desert America, get out and take Rush

jblawson   March 11th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

So Chuck says that people will know what to do when "the going got rough." And what is that – QUIT? Now THERE'S a fine example of a real leader. Actually, Texas would be one less state the country's taxpayers would have to support...not such a bad idea!

Brad Chicago born now living in Texas   March 11th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Ask President Obama his thoughts as he taught Constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004.

Roger from CA   March 11th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

I'm.... I'm..... just.... speechless.....

Mitch   March 11th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

The new GOP slogan....if you don't vote for us, we'll secede and start our own country. Sounds vaguely familiar in a way.

Tony   March 11th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

DELUSIONAL and TWISTED!

Texas Teacher   March 11th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

big papa March 11th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Patriot Act him…

…he's a domestic terrorist… I'M WITH YOU, big Papa! :)

mary,florida   March 11th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

I hear there's only stears and queers in texas.And i dont see any horns on Chucks head.

Tommy   March 11th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

I think Chuck has seceded from reality.

American Patriot   March 11th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

Great idea, Chuck....and take Bush and the rest of the Repukes with you! Good riddance!

kevin   March 11th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

I was taught in school that all the states are not allowed to secede from the union except one. Texas.

Texas Teacher   March 11th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

Oh, for God's sake! Why doesn't Norris just head on up to Alaska and join Sarah and husband! I never realized their were so many nut cases in high places! It is purely disgusting... .is it any wonder that Rush Limbaugh is speaking for the GOP? I'm appalled!

ex illinois man, now a pennsylvanian   March 11th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

wow, all i can say is WHAT THE (EXPLETIVE)??!!

Sammy   March 11th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Sure, why not? That's exactly what GOD wants, ain't i right Chuck???

HonestMistake   March 11th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

In case you forgot we aren't a Communist country yet. Citizens can freely decide if they want their state to secede from the union. That is the beauty of living in a free society.

DIZIZI31   March 11th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Loser. Just can't fact fact Obama, That One, is the President of the United States of America. Hey Chuck... Texas Rangers was a TV show not real.
He's no Patriot. Invoke the Patriot Act, you know the one Bush had were anyone who spoke against the governement could be detailed for any amount of time. yes, Chuck kept those moves sharp Federal Prisons are no joke

John Q Public   March 11th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Chuck Norris for President...that's as silly as it sounds. Sounds like more right wing knee jerk reactionary blather to me. Hey Chuck, don't stop half way, cut two holes in your pillowcase and come on out of the closet....

Cali Girl   March 11th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Wow, this guy is too much. LOL

Carol   March 11th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

No more Chuch Norris films for me.

Lkin   March 11th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Judging from his time frame, we could be looking at the plotline for "24" next season!

Sharone   March 11th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

There was already a Civil War...and the South lost! Get a life, Chuck.
Most of America feels that Pres. Obama is doing a good job. If Huckabee was that great, wouldn't he be President now??

dan   March 11th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

get lost, chuck

Scott Texas   March 11th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Chuck Norris once killed two stones with one bird. Vote for Chuck!

I Am The Great And Powerful Rush Of Oz   March 11th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

A bit seditious, eh Mr. Norris?

The biggest "terrorist" treat to America is the right wing fringe.

Don from KC   March 11th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

I hope Kansas would follow suit. Liberal Democrats on the coasts telling us how to run our lives here in the Midwest is atrocious. God bless you Chuck!

brent   March 11th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

I'm there! I think I'll immigrate to Texas ASAP!

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

I've lived 45 years (all my life) in Texas - I am here to tell you GW Bush and Chuck Norris don't speak for the most of us. What a nut!

R Wolf, Ventura, Ca.   March 11th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

Oh, good. Let them go. It's funny how Republicans hate actors having any political opinions, unless that actor is Ronald Reagan,
Charleston Heston, etc. What has Texas ever done for us other than
making us live through 12 years of both Bushes. Enough already!

gnomepark   March 11th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

Chuck,

1. You were a horrible actor.
2. You would make a horrible "president"
3. Things here in Texas are not as bad as the rest of the country.

How about going to Michigan.

Steve   March 11th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

The funny things is the Democrats are the ones who are always portrayed as unpatriotic. The media is a joke.

Rob, Pittsburgh, Pa   March 11th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

People everywhere should understand that if America was to break up and had individual states go their own way then where would that leave us? I tell you where we would be invaded from foreign countries. It is time for people to come together for the common good of man. We have the most flourished nation in the world yet we are destroying her because of petty indifferences and basic greed! Will we ever again join together as one? God, I only hope!

Dexter Skagway   March 11th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Uh, Chuck? Do you realize that it was a guy FROM Texas who made things rough in America?

The new motto for the United State of Texas is "When the going gets tough, the Texans run away."

Steve McKay   March 11th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

Chuck is a FRAUD and a ego junkie! What a total flake. YOU LOST CHUCK GET OVER IT

Texican in LA   March 11th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

Oh, great.....

That means long distance calls to my home state would become "international" calls. Thanks a lot, Chuck....

Just leave AUSTIN alone and let it be an autonomous collective. It's way too hip and trendy for your proposed "nation".

Maybe it can be a sovereign city-state .... like the Vatican but with no religion :)

Jakibro   March 11th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

The GOP just keeps getting loonier by the day. Chuck and Rush... what a insane ticket that would be. Can we ship all the GOP crazies to Texas??

iknowwhytheGOPiscrazy   March 11th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Chuck doesnt realize that the war movies hes done arent real. Rambo isnt real. Red Dawn isnt real! and never will be. Stop day dreaming GOP!!! Stop wasting your money on guns!

JSU-TIGER99   March 11th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

I need a good laugh and now I have gotten it

Dale   March 11th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

I think this guy has taken too may karate chops to the head!

Linda K.   March 11th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

I try to avoid stereotypes, but Texas gave us George Bush. Bye bye.

jesse garman   March 11th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

It is not sedition to suggest Texas could leave the Union. Texas is a republic and is allowed in its constitution the right to secede. The US should be united voluntarily not hrough coersion.

Jason   March 11th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

if only it were that easy...

Cameron   March 11th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

But imagine: The country of Texas would have the cure for cancer.

Katesmith   March 11th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

This man is crazy!!! Thanks for the little bit of humor, Chuck. But watch out-too many comments that sound "un-American" and the Republicans may turn on you!

-another Texan

Reggie   March 11th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Man . . .too bad Bruce Lee didn't take this guy out for real in Enter The Dragon . . .

erin   March 11th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Oh my gosh, I needed this laugh today! Chuck seems to be one of those people who overestimate their clout, influence, and intelligence as well. What a fool!!!

Julie   March 11th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

It never gets old living in America. I have no words for how stupid people are. Hey, I hope we at least are going to have a trade agreement with Texas.

Sniffit   March 11th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Cells? Ummmmm...nobody with a brain in their head may watch this Bin Laden wannabe, but I sure hope he enjoys the surveillance.

Tom   March 11th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

The GOP is out of its mind. Palin, Limbaugh, Steele, Norris, what else do they have in store? Maybe we could just give them the moon and let them set up their own little dysfunctional empire up there. Thank God Obama and the rest of the adults are in charge now.

Brandon   March 11th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Wow. Just lost some respect for Chuck.

christopher   March 11th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

I am a born and raised Texan. I love Texas. Even with its challenges it is a great state. That being said, Chuck Norris is a dope.

Lets add one to those Chuck Norris sites:
When Chuck Norris speaks, stupid people collectively get smarter by default.

God bless Texas and the USA.

chuck   March 11th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.

Deb in Colorado   March 11th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

If he was a liberal, he'd be crucified by now by the conservatives. When liberals scream they're moving to Canada the Right is all over them. At least they aren't trying to take part of the country with them. What a maroon. His acting career is in the tank (where is has always belonged) so I guess he's after the publiciity.

Joshua College Station Texas   March 11th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Most everyone loves Chuck, including me, but this is preposterous. Texans are proud, but not always smart. Many of them are certainly hardheaded enough to try. I know many Aggies would fight for Texas–they certainly seem to put patriotism for Texas over that for the U.S. But how could they ever leave? Who would they have to play football against? It would be UT vs. A&M or Baylor for every game...boring! And who would take Mission Control? Like the U.S. would ever let that go. Let's get real.

Chuck better be careful. Talk of sleeper cells rings of home-grown terrorism.

If Texas ever did leave, though, I have to say, good riddance! Just make sure I'm gone before it happens!

lee graham   March 11th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

His he NUTS? Texas gets way too much money from the fed gov to ever cut off its nose..go back to Hollywood you psycho.

chuck   March 11th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live

The Vampire   March 11th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Chuck, you should have waited until they closed Gitmo. This is sedition.

The right wing – if they weren't so scary they'd be hilarious!

mark in az   March 11th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

This guy's been kicked in the head too many times.

Markus   March 11th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

chuck norris is the new jefferson davis. heads up to the fbi, watch out for him. he might be a texas ranger, but america is a succeeded texas' danger. USA USA USA USA

Ross in Dallas   March 11th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

To Mick in Mesa : Why do you want to give us away and what's up with the name calling. The majority of Texans are proud Americans and proud Texans. Just because one nut wants us to leave the union shouldnt make the whole state look bad. It worked when we gained our freedom from Mexico but right now Chuck Norris as President of Texas...give me a break.

Jack   March 11th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

The only truth of all that is the country would be screwed, if Texas were to leave.

GOP Victim   March 11th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

Send him to the prison in GITMO and find the rest of these cells or maybe he is talking about the GOP itself as one of these cells. Maybe it is too ealry to close the prison in GITMO and we need to start looking for these domestic cells he speaks about. Maybe he can be put in the same cell with bin Laden's driver.

Roger   March 11th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

Chuck, why don't you take advantage of one of the best freedoms we have here in this country. You are FREE to leave any time you like. Somehow I think we will all survive without you and anyone else that doesn't like it here.

Brian   March 11th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Chuck, why don't you go back to what you usually do: sue authors who made you relevant again

Fredrick   March 11th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Ol chuck has been doing tv too long. He must think he's a confederate soldier. In case he wasn't aware of what took place 144 years ago, the confederates lost war. Poor Chuckie forgot to take his meds again!

Erik in Iowa City   March 11th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

How do people so out of touch with reality get to be so famous?

bettie   March 11th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

I've always thought that the terrorists America needs to be worried about are the terrorists that will come from within. Timothy McVeigh comes to mind, and now Chuck Norris advocating state secession and overthrow of the federal government. God save us from American terrorists first.

RaccoonFace   March 11th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

It's nice to know that all the people who hate America live in Texas. Now there is good reason to nuke it... Or at least put all of them in GTMO for some undefined period.

Mike (Texan)   March 11th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Chuck can't be president of Texas, he was born in Oklahoma, hence no Texan citizenship.

(Above comment meant to poke fun at the whole stupid story)

miller   March 11th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Chuck, Please leave us Austin. You can have the rest of texas.

RedNeckandProudofit   March 11th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

I don't necessarilly agree with what Chuck is saying, but maybe he's on to something.

The American way of life established by our founding fathers and defended by many of our fellow countryman is under attack by both the far left and far right. Is the next American Revolution at hand?

And please, if you cannot be civil with your posts/replies, don't bother.

Keith in Austin   March 11th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Chuck! What are you smoking?

Former Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN   March 11th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Norris and fools like him should all be locked up for these treasonous statements!

Ken K.   March 11th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

I liked the old chuck before he lost his frigging mind. These right wing types are so pathetic. They enjoy and participate in our republic, but as soon as everything isn't going exactly how they want, they start throwing fits like spoiled children. Just get this into your thick heads, Texas will always be a part of the U.S. and all your doing is blowing hot air. Go ahead and try a domestic revolt to pull away from the rest of the country and see what happens.

The core of the republican party is showing it's true colors. The nuttiest people in our country. I would take a hippy any day over these crazies.

robert   March 11th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

constitutionally speaking, Texas can leave the Union whenever it wants.

Bill Clatworthy   March 11th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

I've heard more anti American BS in Obama's first 50 days than I did during the entire eight years of the most criminal administration in the history of the nation. Maybe Chuck Norris would like to buy or perhaps capture some folks to work in the grounds of the Texas capital. This guy out goofies Rush and Bill O

arithmetic is liberal   March 11th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

You people of course realize that if Chuck Norris and Glenn Beck are in fact being serious about this he could be executed under the Smith Act of 1940, right?

Or they're both full of hot air, no such "cells" exist, and this is another excuse for liberals, moderates, and conservatives who love their country to roll their eyes.

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Wow I just lost what little shred of respect I had for him.

Big John   March 11th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Chuck has OBVIOUSLY spent too much time in the Hollywood Fantasy World

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Stu-Florida   March 11th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Please spare me...
What a washed up has been.
!

Phillip Bunn   March 11th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Chuck, why don't you go and "Kung Fu" yourself.

Bob   March 11th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

What an idiot! Now we have one more infamous resident to be ashamed of. All we need now is for Palin to move here with her 10, 000 illegitimate grandchildren and put them on food stamps.

John Phelan   March 11th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

If Chuck Norris runs for president there, The United States would secede from Texas.

Steve   March 11th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Let me get this straight: If the going got rough, Texans would leave. Nice sentiment. A few steps away from a call for succession and, treason.

dr_kado   March 11th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Norris is a fool....................jus a plain old fool

frank tx   March 11th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

the states are divide between those who have oil, and those that dont, ,texas secede YES.

Lee in TN   March 11th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Chuck Norris for president of anything has to be a joke. It's people like him and Norris, Tom DeLay and George W. Bush that gives Texas a bad name. The good folks in Texas should run them out of their state. Maybe Mexico would take them...........Nah!

Dude   March 11th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Texas is the only state that entered the union with a treaty between independent Republics. It may legally secede. I doubt the USA would go to war over it especially if the treaty were upheld by the supreme court which does tend to interpret contracts and treaties literally.

David   March 11th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

I can see Kinky Friedmann as the President of Texas, but Chuck Norris?

With the exception of Ronald Reagan, Republicans have not done well as politicians. Chuck is no Ronald Reagan. Republicans do seem to have a recent talent for comedy, something regrettable for the Grand Old Party.

Not4MoreYears   March 11th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Wow. What a dope.

Denton, TX   March 11th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

clearly this is a joke, right

C W   March 11th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

This is the exactly the same justification that Osama bin Laden, Mohamed Atta and others gave for attacking the United States on September 11, 2001.

They didn't like what America was doing.

There is no difference between Chuck Norris and his "cells" and al Qaeda and their "cells": They all want to bring down the United States.

Camofrog   March 11th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

“thousands of cell groups will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation”

In other words, 2,000 groups of a couple of dudes, if that. That's 4,000 people.

LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT, JERK.

jaye   March 11th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Yes, Chuck Norris and Todd Palin are basically terrorist..... and they'll get away with their rhethoric because they're republicans.
Republicans can say and do anything they want – no matter how bad or disgraceful.
I call them disgusting.

Chris Guttormsson   March 11th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

To propose secession from the Union is nothing short of treason. Last time this happened, the seceded states were roundly thrashed and the Union was preserved. Chuck Norris is, at best, a dangerous lunatic. If he cannot live with the outcome of our democratic process, perhaps he should find another country to live in.

Seth   March 11th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Is this guy serious? How idiotic and stupid can someone be? Shame on him for supporting rebellion. The FBI should arrest him and charge him with sedition!

RH from Wisconsin   March 11th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Go...now, don't wait. Make sure to take George W with you.

Chuck Indigo   March 11th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

I hope he is right, because this country doesn't need idioits that think this way or texas.

ed fl   March 11th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Most states would like to see the crooks in Texas be a state of their own. I would vote for that, on one condition that as soon as it happens The united states would not intervene when Mexico retakes the property that Texas took. also ALL TEXAN"S become the citizens of Mexico and George W Bush becomes the president of TEXaco. Hurry please make this a happening.

Randy, San Francisco   March 11th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Just what the Republican Party needs.....another spokesperson from the lunatic fringe. Chuck's name needs to be put on the travel watch list.

Podo3500   March 11th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

My God , I have watched and Loved Chuck Norris, films all my life and watch it every day on channel 4 in Italy. I am shocked to read such a message from him. Now I know he is a trainer for terrorist to separate the Union? This is the last time I watch his films. Never believed that a Texas Rangers, who spend all his life in films fighting criminal, will ever commit a Criminal act against his own Nation.

Podo

Michael   March 11th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

So, Chuck Norris is a Confederate eh. You know what, we probably would be better off without Texas.

Christian, Tampa FL   March 11th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

So what is this, Civil War 2.0? Obama is the new Lincoln and Texas is the new south? Fringe republicans like Norris need to get over the fact that they lost, big time, in the election. They need to suck it up, act like true Americans, and move on.

ds   March 11th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

I guess the thinking must be if the blue states decide to split first, we'll be stuck with the rest of the South in tow. Better hurry.

WileySr   March 11th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Wouldn't someone with this type of thinking be considered a traitor?

Mike   March 11th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Chuck, I'm a Texan and you don't speak for me. What an idiot! Treason is a crime in the US. FBI and ICE should be investigating based on the quotes.

Vegas Barbie the Paralegal for Obama   March 11th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Wow...I can only shake my head at this being the FIRST item on the ticker this afternoon. Guess that would take care of a bunch of birds with one stone...let him have the state! See how that would go. hmm.

Go Fogey Go   March 11th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

It figures that this would come up when the Republicans are no longer running the show. Norris is now an old guy just like McCain. The Republicans just keep showing us the old guys and Rush. What a joke.

Susan L.   March 11th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Chuck Norris is a traitor and a lunatic.

TW   March 11th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Hey Chuck,

You and the whole south can go this time without firing a shot !

Regards,
The North

Angie   March 11th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

another lunatic repug, oh I mean repub. how stupid is this man. rush, norris, palin and the rest should find an island and start their on country. they should call it lunatic island. these people are nuts. I wonder if he felt that way when the village idiot was in charge? he would probably have a fight on his hands on who would be president. they should make that a reality show. LOL.

tj24mcn   March 11th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Wow Chuck! Things aren't as easy in real life as they were in your TV show. You may think that you can take out 20 guys who have guns with your bare hands, but it just doesn't work like that in the real world.

Expat American   March 11th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Chuck Norris is one Ranger I wouldn't mess with.

Justin,TEXAS   March 11th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Texas and Alaska are the two states allowed to secede from the Union. no other state is allowed to by law. I think it would be a smart idea to leave the Union, Texas is well off on its own, and we have enough resources to survive. We have a strong state and a great State government that would become a spectacular Federal Government.

Spencer   March 11th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Norris/gingrich '12

bsmith171   March 11th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

long overdue.

calif goes to texas.

obama will be president of the MEDIA!

Bob Dole   March 11th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Bob Dole thinks Chuck is a doofus.

That would be too good to be true, good riddance.

BusyMom   March 11th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

I love it "arithetic is liberal" - you are so right!!! :) :):)

Harry   March 11th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

HIs tears cure cancer...too bad he never cries.

annie - Palin 2012   March 11th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

This is no more funny or stupier than a community orgainizer with NO qualifications and NO experience being president of the USA. Both equally stupid in my book!!!

L.O.   March 11th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Hey! I'm a Texan and I guarantee you I'd want nothing to do with Chuck Norris as President of Texas....now Kinky Friedman, maybe.

Marty the American, Montana   March 11th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Chuck might need to karate chop his way through a sedition hearing soon if he keeps it up!

I thought he was crazy when he was putting makeup on for Huckabee, but this tops the charts!

reckoner   March 11th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

adios texas! after giving us W, we'd be happy to let you go.

i never quite understood why texans think they're so great anyway.

Greg, San Francisco, CA   March 11th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

I think his hair plugs have caused serious complications. You're free to leave at any time, Chuckles.

Quino1975   March 11th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

So you want to secede Chuck? Yeah, you, and what redneck army?

Mark   March 11th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Been there, done that, North won.

Podo3500   March 11th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Chuck Norris, is the Taliban of America. He should be tried for provoking hatred, antagonism, separationist, demagologist and crimes to the Union.
Podo

Texan in TN   March 11th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Please God no. I love Texas too much. You sir are no Sam Houston!

Matt   March 11th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Hey CNN got any more non issues you would like to bring up to distract the sheep from realizing that Obama has done nothing to help the economy after 50 days of us begging for him to do something. Why are there no articles about this? Or that every economist has turned away from his policies?

David, Los Angeles   March 11th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Another "Don't Mess with Texas!" yahoo.

Chuck, fairweather friend much?

Paul in ABQ   March 11th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

I know Texans, Chuck, and they're tough hombres.They don't cut and run. Check it out under: The Alamo!!

Please do secede Texas - but only after I move back.   March 11th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Ignore the idiots in this blog that have never even visited Texas. I call them coasters - they fly back and forth from East to West Coast and never stop in the heart of the USA to learn about the rest of America.

Many Texans are rugged, independent, liberty-conscious folks that dislike the path towards socialism the country is clearly on today. The question is - have the majority of Texans become too soft to secede?

Do the majority of Texans now believe that people who work hard to earn a good living should have over 50% taken away to give to those that are irresponsible? I hope not.

Please secede - I want to move to a country that believes in freedom, personal responsibility and minimal government like our founding fathers envisioned. The mess we are in today was caused by government intervention in the mortgage industry starting with FDR. Don't believe the press and Democrats that say it was Wall Street. Wall Street simply acts on opportunity as it should. And it is certainly not Bush's fault. Congress and previous presidents set up the mortgage fiasco long ago. Where Bush failed was in not addressing the loans as his administration had planned pre 9/11. Now the Democrats want to use the government created crisis to force socialism. It is time to secede.

LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS!

byron   March 11th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Have you been drinking some of your hair dye? Your only real claim to fame is selling exercise equipment that you obviously do not use and you think that qualifies you to be president of anything. Are you so angry that your presidential choice did not win that you will resort to such drastic actions? Perhaps he lost because of you. Ever think about that? Do you realize the consequences of seceding from the union even if it could happen?. Perhaps you want another civil war so you can bring out that arsenal of weapons you are dying to use. What an idiot to even suggest such a thing. If you want to shoot something the rest of America has a suggestion for you.

Sandy Carey   March 11th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Jeez, Chuck - really need to think twice before leaving your intelligence comfort zone! What a dope!

Jeff   March 11th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Oh, lord.
Is Chuck Norris another crazy neo-con?
Huckabee better keep this guy at arm's length if he decides to run again in 2012.

I think the past eight years have already shown that Texas doesn't always export the best and brightest in politics.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   March 11th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

YeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaw or is that HEEHAW?

Go get em, Chuck.

And, get checked out by one of them thar Texas feeeceeesians. It appears you been HY YAH kicked in the head one too many times. Probably by your own foot.

sandlot   March 11th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Too bad they didn't do this 8 years ago! Maybe then W would have ruined just Texas and not the entire country. So long Texas and take Alaska with you!

heiseheise   March 11th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Just him and Dell computers. Or, the company that formerly was able to sell Chinese-made computers with the Dell logo on them. Let's hear some of your foreign policy ideas, Mr. Walker Texas President!

So far though, he wins in veiled threats, brooding telephone-holding photographs, and (dear lord) WND (WingNutDaily?) interviews. Keep up the good work.

Ted R.   March 11th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

"if the state of the union continues to turn into the enemy of the state.”

Chuckles, did you just insinuate that the rest of the US is turning into an enemy of Texas? Which means Texas would be an enemy of the US. Which would make you an enemy combatant. And I don't think enemy combatants have a very good track record of late. Then again, you could just be a 4th rate, hack actor and complete idiot.

I think you got you head caught in your Total Gym a few too many times.

Kap   March 11th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Let's give them some sort of tax benefit to make this happen. They're crazy enough to elect Dubya as their President again.

JJ in FL   March 11th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

hahahaha WOW.

yeah, don't JUST let texas leave the union... give it to MEXICO and let them have it!!!

Erik in Real Pennsylvania   March 11th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Nut. Job.

Constitution   March 11th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Well Chuck Norris' unpatriotic comments show his lack of understanding about what the United States is. As interpreted through the Constitution by both Congress and the Supreme Court, cecession is illegal and NO state or part of a state has the right to ceceed from the Union. The truth is, a future Lone Star Republic is not a serious possibilty- and it wouldn't last long with a President Norris.

arithmetic is liberal   March 11th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

When right-wing groups encourage sedition, they get cheered on national television.

When left-wing groups encourage sedition, they get raided by the FBI and shot on national television.

skins2win   March 11th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

LOL, Let them have Texas, and the Bush's who screwed this country up to begin with. Whats he going to do exile them? If they are to secede, then we aren't going to allow the Cowboys in the NFL anymore. That god-fosaken state isn't worth a sack of poop!

Jon   March 11th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

I have always felt that we should give Texas back to Mexico. It was stolen from them in 19th century in a brazen act of aggression and the people of Texas are a blight upon America.

True American   March 11th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Unbelievable! Un-freaking believable! I am just absolutely amazed at the level of unpatriotism being displayed each and every day. Instead of coming together to work something out, he's adopted a "cut and run" attitude. How exactly does that help Americans?

Oh wait, they won't be Americans anymore.

republicans hate america   March 11th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

just another fine example of how the Rush Limbaugh Party hates this country.

Pat   March 11th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

I'm a native Texan currently living in a liberal state. I'd move back if Chuck was prez. I've had enough of these socialist!

Corbett   March 11th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

No way! Texas does not get to give us Bush and then just leave when thing go bad! I though Texans were tough?

I don't care what Chuck Norris says! You all were the ones who elected that dunce over Ann Richards. You all helped to start this problem and now you all have to dig in and help get us out!

Bryce   March 11th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

there are no characters on my keyboard to accurately depict how funny this is.

Wolf-Woman Palin Charlotte, NC   March 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

"Norris wrote that he would be interested in becoming the president of Texas, if the state were ever to secede from the Union."

Are these the same folks that had "America First" as their campaign theme?

Pat from Madison, WI   March 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Hey, Homeland Security – Are you getting any of this? You don't have to bug his phone....He is saying it on the air....

By the way, Chuck....its the UNITED States of America. We don't go for that secession talk around here. Why don't you personally leave the US and take yourself off to wherever you would find it better. And good luck with that. Maybe they need a different president....we are doing fine with the one that we have now, thank you for offering.

Republicans – When are you going to scrape scum like this guy and Palin off your shoes so we can take you seriously again?

BMS in NC   March 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Anyone who has been around Chuck Norris for any length of time knows exactly what he is: a freaking nutjob. Let there be no doubt about that.

Mark   March 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

The biggest irony?

If some poor to fair actor had said anything remotely similar to this about Northeastern or West Coast states during the years of Mad King George II, they'd only just be getting out of Guantanamo Bay right now.

A tired American   March 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Is Texas big enough to hold all the right-wing republican neo-cons? Then I say go for it, but don't come begging to get back into the union when your republic is broke because no one wants to pay taxes. Oh, and take Rush with you.

DX in TX   March 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

So Tell me Chuck, what happens to those of us not wanting to follow you??? Will you ship us out of Texas or simply shoot us...just curious!

Dear Lord continue to watch over us!
Obama/Biden
2008/2012

Gary   March 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Go and take Texas with you

H-Town   March 11th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Prez Norris needs that "Walker, Texas Ranger" rod by his desk as Conan did.

cnnnewser   March 11th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

What a bunch of idiots...LOL
So, first Alaska and now Texas....what will the republicans think of next!

Dan   March 11th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Give Tejas back to Mexico and let Chuck be "El Presidente"

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

WWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOO Chuck Norris for president.

jgzeger   March 11th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

What a fruitcake!

DDepaul   March 11th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Traitor!

abc ~ anything but california hugh   March 11th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Davy Crockett is turning over in his grave!

colin   March 11th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

you know what, let him secede. we'll see how well a country can support itself when its the size of texas, and its only two borders are a country it just left and mexico- with a drug cartel government. im sure mr. norris has the political know-how to handle that situation.

nyindependent   March 11th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

If that mean he takes Bush with him, then it's a deal! Hey, if they want to go, then fine with me!

Tony_Castro   March 11th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Chuck Norris is now starring as Jefferson Davis in his own mental movie...wotta maroon!

Chris in Va.   March 11th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

If neccessary I will defend the Flag of the United States of America and our legally elected government against all enemies BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC !

uncle sam   March 11th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

he should be sent to jail right away....

Armando   March 11th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

The quickest way to a man's heart is with Chuck Norris' fist.

Chuck would make a fine president.

Jim   March 11th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

I new conservatives were mad.....but this! Remember we are Americans and we are suppost to respect other ideas. Everyones Ideas will take a turn in the long run. So if your really does work....then relax.

JJ in FL   March 11th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!!!*

*it's not nice to screw with the mentally handicapped

NMiller   March 11th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Chuck Norris obviously doesn't read history books... he stares them down until he gets the information he wants.

Fact.

bb   March 11th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

Chuck Norris obviously doesn't love America, just like Sarah Palin. Thank God I live in one of the pro-America parts of the country!

Mack   March 11th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

One too many drop kicks to the head?

Jim   March 11th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

Texas is a good place with more than just conservatives in it. It has all kinds of people from left to right.Texas does need help on the border especially now with all the violence though. People need to stop watching all the doom and gloom on t.v. and get back to talking with their neighbors. Maybe then Chuck will calm down. This is what America is all about....trying out different ideas. Done be mad a lefty is in office. It will swing back one day. If your idea works then it might stick around, but if it doesnt people will want something else. Calm down.

laMatt   March 11th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

I'd be honored to become a citizen of the Republic of Texas.

David Martin   March 11th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

You people do not know your history. The federal government was always meant to be secondary to state governments. The sooner the breakup of the 'USA', the better.

4My4   March 11th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

What a wonderful thought....and, take Bush with you!

nitoNY   March 11th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

I think dats really funny! Do us all a favor and secede! And keep Bush wit u!

Andres   March 11th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

And this guy has a cheerleader in Fox Nws and Glenn Beck. The Far Right is scary and militant. Where were these people when Bush/Cheney led he biggest government eve? Oh, I forgot, its not really about principles.

Matthew   March 11th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

All joking aside, Chuck Norris in making this statement is bordering on treason as this statement could be construed as a endorsement for the state of Texas to engage in war against the United States.

From the U.S. Constitution
Article 3, Section 3 – Treason

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

Jay   March 11th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

All those years of martial arts of clearly had an effect – he's lost what's left of his mind (if he ever had any).

Oregonian   March 11th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

I think Chuck is lookig for a new movie role. Or thinks he is living in one!

Matt Bennett   March 11th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

I vote for succession now! Chuck can round up all the dissidents and troublemakers and deal with them personally. No more coddling in a cushy prison.

abraxis   March 11th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Yes, let Chuck be a president of his own country but not anywhere near the USA.

What a nut job!

Sandra   March 11th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

ROFL ... LMAO ...Chuck, you're too funny. Go for it and take the entire right wing with you, maybe your party can handle this one state because over the last 8 years you brainiacs sured screwed up the rest of the states. Cut & run Texas!!!

Kris   March 11th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

What has happened to this guy. Has he gone crazy or what? I knew he was ultra-conservative, but really!

Ticker Shock   March 11th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

What a goober.

Melody Pereira   March 11th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Hmm... I think Mr. Norris' entertainment career just came to a complete and abrupt end. No movie producer or network sponsor will be touching him with a ten-foot pole anymore. He just pulled the political equivelant of a Chris Brown.

flybyshoeing   March 11th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

World Net Daily? Ha Ha Ha.

GrogInOhio   March 11th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

What exactly is wrong with Texas and Texans of late? Something in the water down there?

Damien   March 11th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

So, so UN-American !! Shameful, plain and simple.

Rhonda   March 11th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Basically every reason our founding fathers listed in the Declaration of Independence as a reason to break away from the crown can be listed by states today as reasons why they want to break away from the union.

Chava`   March 11th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Check your Texas history people. Texas is the ONLY state in the union that can become a separate country. It could secede legally.

GTseven   March 11th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

A little Texas history to explain where Norris was coming from . . . When Texas joined the union, it reserved the right to either secede (leave the union) or divide itself into five states. Those rights were revoked when Texas re-joined the Union after the Civil War. Many Texans still believe we have the right to legally secede. Spend some time in Texas and you'll understand why it has nationalistic tendencies. Flags flown over Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, USA, Confederate States, USA.

Tim   March 11th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

I find it funny that the left wing media at a time our country is in great trouble keeps trying to divert attention away from the mistakes of the Obama Administration. Every day a story about Rush or Palin and now we even have to cover what "Walker Texas Ranger" said.

How about some stories about the problems of the party in power, in case you don't know it is the Democratic Party!

Matt   March 11th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Chuck Norris' infinite wisdom could cure us of the economic crisis. Too bad Chuck Norris' infinite wisdom is only for Chuck Norris.

Ron   March 11th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

I hardly ever say this, but....what an idiot!!!! Another one of those "my way or the highway" conservatives. Here's a suggestion, Chuckie...how about letting Mexico have texas back. We'll go with just 49 states.

Schneider (D) - CA   March 11th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

hahahahahahahaha.....*deep breath* ... hahahahahahahaha

The Republicans get funnier every day! You can't make this stuff up!

Chuck Norris... hahahahahaha... what a moron!

Taylor B1   March 11th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

The man is sick...sick in the head and sick in the heart. I pity him and anyone who chooses to follow such insanity.

Dave   March 11th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

I think he is trying to get Rush's job as head of the Republican party!!!!!

cant we all just get along   March 11th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

What a terrible American. This guy should be thrown out of the country never again aloud to step foot in this nation again untill Texas finally breaks away.(NEVER) Chuck Norris once an American hero now just a victim of poop mouth

Ilse Leiker   March 11th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

THAT is treason, Chucky...some American you are.

kay   March 11th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Let them go as far as I'm concerned. I've been to Texas and it is hot, bug ridden and full of bigoted people stomping around in high heeled boots and huge hats congratulating each other for being the toughest guys in the country.

Texas sucks......

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

If you take Rush Limbaugh with you, than I am all for it! ;)

Craig - Hastings, MN   March 11th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Didn't we go through this kind of garbage once before. Norris needs his head examined. More than once.To say this scheme is hair brained shows considerable restraint. I surmise that the world teems with loon balls

Chris   March 11th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Check, have you ever thought of becoming President of Narnia? That's more likely to happen, you know.

Jerry   March 11th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

If you live in Deep in the Heart of Texas, you better start thinking about where to move to next.

In Michigan   March 11th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Right.

And the first time a hurricane slams into the coast and there's no US National Guard or Red Cross to lend aid, then what?

wisconsincheesy   March 11th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

Why did I have to find this... I am trying to study for mid-terms, but all I can think about is Chuck Norris trying to lead Texas in seceding from the Union. God. I laughed so hard I cried when I first read this.

john, michigan   March 11th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

im with chuck, after all, our gov and there lust and greed has smeared on our founding fathers legacy.

Minnesotan   March 11th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

Sounds like the once noble Mr. Norris has taken a few too many blows to the head. His comments sound like the ravings of a lunatic, traitor or Republican.

dave   March 11th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

for eight years i had to put up with "if you don't like it you can giiiiyt out" and now that the tables are turned you all of a sudden want to abandon the country? put a dunce cap on and go pitch your hissy fit in the corner like every other little child that misbehaves because they don't get their way.

Chris in Va.   March 11th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Uhhh....Homeland Security, you have a customer.

So per Mr. Norris there are thousands of homegrown terrorist cells active within our country. I think the authorities need to detain Mr. Norris and discuss the location of these terrorists and those involved.

Personally I equate Mr. Norris' comments with treason at most and incitement to riot at least, and if guilty of the former should be "hung by the neck until such a time as death occurs", such as is with all traitors to our nation.

Grimama   March 11th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Norris is a nut job.

Ben   March 11th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

It Texas leaves the union I think I would support nuking it.

yeah right   March 11th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

OH MY GOSH wow! I am at lost for words secede form the unions is he joking ? Oh my now that ONe UNPATRIOTIC JERK .I came to this country in my teens and I work hard to become a citizen to this great land wow. I love AMERICA with all my being ,my family serve in the military and I would nerver even think about something like that.Thanks a lot I will nerver vote for any wing wring nutcases again.Where is the patriot act when you need it.

Jack in Kentucky   March 11th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

The FBI needs to be watching Chuckles. The cheese has slipped off this guy's cracker.

GuyAR   March 11th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

What most of you guys commenting might not realize is that unlike the confederacy, Texas was its own country circa 1850 and when it joined the U.S. as a state it retained the right to secede from the union in its consitution. I'm not sure exactly how it would work in reality, though.

Steve   March 11th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Darn. People have already made the "too many kicks to the head" comment that I wanted to make.

Oh, and if Texas is seceding, they need to leave Austin behind, because Austin is cultured and left-wing and cool.

PaulDC   March 11th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

No doubt the irony that Huckabee is a member of the "party of Lincoln" is totally lost on this idiot.

Pablo   March 11th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

God, What an idiot.

gman   March 11th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

SEE YA! and when you go, start your own sports leagues, we don't want to play foreigners in the NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB.

becca   March 11th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Chuck Norris is equivalent to another Bill Ayers and Reverend Wright......get rid of them and lock them up in the looney bin where they belong.

Drew   March 11th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

If only Texas would secede.... or had a while ago, we woulda never had GWB...

Rev. Mr. Robert Herrmann Fortson, GA   March 11th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Just what we need. Another angry lunatic in charge of his own country.

John   March 11th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Sorry, thats should of read exports, not imports

Stephy   March 11th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Oh God, this country is going crazy...

becca   March 11th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Chuck Norris needs to get his head examined.

Texans are in no way ever going to secede from the union.

Please get this guy some medical help before Texans beat the crap out of him!

Silver   March 11th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

I've lived in Texas all my life, and that is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Chuck can keep dreaming in la-la land, and the rest of us will continue on with our business, as AMERICANS.

Bianca   March 11th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

So Dumb! When idiots speak who knows what comes out of their mouths.

Johny   March 11th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Traitor. Treason. Tragic.

Chris   March 11th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

When the going gets rough.... the rough get going??

al   March 11th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Well, so much for peace in the universe Chuck. Your brain's gone to mush cuz you ain't thinkin straight. Some patriot!

matt in philly   March 11th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Stupid. Stupid Stupid Stupid Stupid.

john, michigan   March 11th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

i am moving to texas!

Do The Limp, Obsequious, Crack-licking Rushpublicans Have A Boehner Over Limbaugh Yet?   March 11th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

This guy is about as sane and relevant as his sidekick ... Mike Hucka-has-been.

Bob   March 11th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

NASCAR hypocrites... Wrap themselves in the flag, but won't back the American cars companies that make the cars that they race!!

Chuck is a coward, jumps out of the foxhole, as soons as it gets a little tough.

George   March 11th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Shameful remarks indeed. Chuck Norris may have buried Mike Huckabee's electability in 2012. This is a free country and he's free to say what he must. However, I don't think it's patriotic to be a secessionist and in fact, it actually speaks volumes on what motivates these people. No wonder we've been losing as of late. Trust me. I'm a republican.

Mark C   March 11th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

What a moron.

Texas succeeded once before. How did that work out for you tough guys?

Terry McCormick   March 11th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

I would call Chuck a fool but I don't want to insult the foolish.

burg   March 11th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Shut up Chuck. Thats the dumbest think I have ever heard.

garry   March 11th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

that secession would be the Bushies too-right!!

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

People should seriously boycott Chuck Norris...his movies, walker texas ranger, total gym, etc.
DO NOT SUPPORT HIM OR ANY COMPANY THAT HIRES HIM!

billy smith   March 11th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Treason = what I just read this fool advocating

However, getting rid of Texas is a great idea; throw in Florida while you are at it :)

Amused citizen   March 11th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

This is perhaps one of the funniest ticker messages I have ever seen! I was about to fall off my chair when I read it. Is he serious?! I hope so, because that would just make Texas look even more backwards than it already does! Laughing and laughing!!!

Moriam   March 11th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Oh please, PLEASE do. Then all the god-huggers throughout the nation who supported the idiot Bush and who now support the idiot Palin can ALL go live in the vast expanse of ignorance that is Texas. Please do!

Kevin in Ohio   March 11th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

Why is this treason, liberals, when you sided with the terrorists in the war in Iraq?

Gary   March 11th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

Three cheers for Chuck....he is simply saying what most of us have been thought about.

ROC   March 11th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

"I want America to fail"

"...if the state of the union continues to turn into the enemy of the state.”

"Thousands of cell groups will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation”

GOP = Taliban

Joe Mama   March 11th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

When the going gets rough,Texas wimps run away!So typical of the most hated & egotistical of the states.Good riddance!!!

Marge   March 11th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Guess that's what happens to TV has beens. Especially those who join the republicans.

Rosa, b'ham al   March 11th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Good riddance, if it were not for Texas we would not have been stuck with the likes of George Bush.

Deborah Moore   March 11th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Delusional. Hope that is not too many syllables for you, Chuck.... oh, and Todd/Sarah.

TXChick4Obama   March 11th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

I would like to add, because I am sure that someone is going to point it out, that I know the Civil War started in 1861 – but the worst defeats came in 1865.

Kevin in Ohio   March 11th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

It would actually be better if Texas invoked its right to break in to six separate states (as agreed on when they joined the union). That way we' could have 10 more conservative senators to offset all the damage being done by the Northeastern liberal block.

Gordon   March 11th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Let's see now. Texas secedes from the UNITED States of America, which leaves it surrounded. If all of the surrounding states closed their borders with Texas in anger at the secession, that leaves Mexico as the only way out. Anyone remember the Alamo? Chuck, it is obvious that you have been kicked in the head a few times too many.

kandi   March 11th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

This has got to be one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. Wouldn't this be considered treason. Chuck Norris must be loosing his mind!

gail   March 11th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Wow! Must be a sign of his age. Advocating sedition, never thought I would see that from Walker, Texas Ranger! Sad to see him sink so low.

Dude   March 11th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Come on Chuck! I think you have been struck on your head one too many times! You better watch what you say or else thefeds will come and round you up and you will never be seen again.

B.   March 11th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

This kind of 19th Century B-movie idiocy is why the Republican Party has become a fringe group of old, scared white guys. Seriously, somebody save these people from themselves before somebody gets hurt.

gwen   March 11th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

take palin with you!!!

THE MEDIA IS THE MASTER   March 11th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

And WHEN was this HAS-BEEN'S LAST MOVIE???

dubya   March 11th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Remember the Alamo!

ray ray   March 11th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Evidently liberals have about as much a sense of humor as Obama has convictions for keeping his promises!

B   March 11th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Wow. Secession. You guys really are conservatives. Instead of finding new ways forward, you live happily ignorant in the past. Country First.

nick   March 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

congratulations chuck,
you are now a member of the ultimate fringe

chuck   March 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Hey, can you take some of the Tennessee folks with you? After they're gone, we'll have plenty of room here so that the Texans who aren't deserters can have a place to live. Tennessee is a long state, we'll take as many as we can, because you guys ain't coming back.

El Toro   March 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

No way we need Texas. Let's ditch California, that place is a money pit.

ryan   March 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

It does say in constituition you can form up a miltita....Chuck U R an IDIOT

Elsee   March 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Any state that would front Dubya for a politician deserves Chucky Norris. Way to go, Texas. Proves big ain't even close the clever.

Al   March 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

No more Teans for President of ANYTHING for a while. Please.
The last one wasn't so good at it.

GoOBAMA!   March 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

What an idiot!

kevin   March 11th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

I think someone forgot to tell Chuck the all those jokes about his powers aren't true

Tony M.   March 11th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Let look at the GOP leaders: Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Sarah Palin and Bobby Jindal. What a joke. They will need to bring back Jeb Bush quicker than they expected

shs   March 11th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

This sounds like one of his bad movies.

Daniel   March 11th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Texas? That's pathetic. It'd be the biggest country full of the fattest and most douchiest people in the world. I'd feel for the poor people of Austin who would be stuck in such a douche vessel. Now California, Oregon, and Washington, those would all make a lovely country on the west coast.

linell, Winter Park, FL,   March 11th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

First Rush Limbaugh and now Chuck Norris...Jon Stewart couldn't script this!!!

Jeff   March 11th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Should we even comment on this? He is apparently a gastroenterologists dream..... a real big one.

OJE Boston   March 11th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Usually I don't use the word "hate" but this time I would like to say I HATE this guy.......

THE MEDIA IS THE MASTER   March 11th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

DOMESTIC TERRORIST
DOMESTIC TERRORIST
DOMESTIC TERRORIST
DOMESTIC TERRORIST
DOMESTIC TERRORIST

CAN YOU SAY "DOMESTIC TERRORIST"?

Tony   March 11th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

And they shall call it Idiocracy.

Hurry Up and Wait   March 11th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Good ole has-been-dye my hair orange to still look relevant Chuck.
The guy is a freakin' moron. He basically relegeted to backing losing candidates like Huckabee and selling mediocre gym equiptment.
Norris is about as bright as George Bush

Matt: Honestly   March 11th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Chuck Noris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried. This is just another huge Chucky joke.

aubrey   March 11th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Oh come on. Dems were talking about exactly this sort of thing 3 years ago. Except it was New England and California joining Canada. Was that sedition too?

maria in east l.a.   March 11th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Is it April 1st yet?

Dylan from Minneapolis   March 11th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Bill, LA March 11th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

At present I do not reside in Texas but, guarantee me that you are moving in that direction and I shall join you. Or, if there is another southern state of that conviction I would consider joining you also. Remember it was Thomas Jefferson who said "What this nation needs is a revolution every 20 years" we are way over-due.
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Hey traitor,
I believe that just happened and is actually still happening!

barry white   March 11th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

I HOPE IT IS TRUE. FREE MEN NEED A PLACE TO RUN TO, FROM OPPRESSION. MAYBE WE COULD ONCE AGAIN HAVE A LAND OF THE FREE. A GOD FEARING LAND TO CALL HOME.

THE MEDIA IS THE MASTER   March 11th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

WOW!! What an American!!

He and PALIN can both TAKE THEIR STATES and secede from the Union.

Let TEXAS go to MEXICO and ALASKA to the RUSSIANS

GOD BLESS TEXAS and SAVE IT FROM THIS RADICAL TERRORIST.

Sue from other Washington   March 11th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Someone's been kicked in the head too many times!

Wanda   March 11th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Anti – American is what I call it. It shows the lack of intelligence that Mr. Norris has. Can we exile him???? Just a thought?

Al   March 11th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

I think Chuckie is confusing some Hollywood script with reality. Maybe he ehinks he has to save the world again (or just Texas this time).

Chuckie – I know you think you are a tough guy but ya ain't that tough or smart it seems.

Wait a second – I get it. Chuck needs some publicity.
Lame Chuckie... Lame.

Sandra in Texas   March 11th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Chuck-you are a traiter...What is it you people say, "American, Love it or Leave it" Leave Texas alone and you get out!

Active Duty Soldier   March 11th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

HAHAHA, Every time I see Chuck Norris I can't get the picture out of my head of him in the Movie Delta Force riding his flying motorcycle into the back of the flying transport plane. I don't understand peoples fascination with Mr. Norris. He isn't even that good an actor. Walker Texas Ranger had to be one of the cheesiest action series ever on television.

Marty, Grand Rapids   March 11th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

What a baby! I thought this guy was tough. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, he did endorse Huckabee (can you pick anyone farther to the right?). Good luck with being president. I bet you couldn't get one in 20 Texans to agree with you.

Tuck   March 11th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

I used to live in TX and am planning to move back. I hope that idiot doesn't think he speaks on behalf of all Texans. Just like a republican. When they are in office and anyone says anything negative against them they call them anti-american. But when they aren't in office and things don't go as they want they have the gall to think they speak for everyone and can secede from the union. How anit-american is that?

dave   March 11th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

bye texas. you won't be missed.

JOSE IN NORTHRIDGE   March 11th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

AMEN,,,,,,,,,,TO,,,,,,,,,,SECESSION

Marie   March 11th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Has someone told him he was not on a set filming a movie?what a joke and Bill in LA what drugs are you on today.First Todd Palin and now you Chuck.Why don't you just hook up with Bin Liden then you and the Palins can just pal around together isn't that what Sarah say terriost do

george from alaska   March 11th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

what a nutball! i thought he had some sense. just goes to show you image doesn't usually match reality...

we had a very bloody war over a hundred years ago that settled that secession question. i guess he never studied history or listened to his grandparents.

Matt   March 11th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Can he take the rest of the Republican party with him?

Ravi   March 11th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Regardless of whether any State decides to secede, one thing we should all agree upon is that the 10th amendment calls for Federal and State governments to share power, and that any issue not designated as a Federal issue in the Constitution is up to the States.

If the Federal government would start respecting States' rights, there wouldn't even be any talk of secession. Why should those red state and blue state voters constantly fight each other? Respecting States' rights eliminates this problem.

osilama Abu   March 11th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Chucks pronouncement should be treated as a treasonable act.He is very stupid to voice such opinion at a time people are trying to unify the country.I dont just understand why some individuals want their set standards to only be the yardstick for which the country is measured and judged,no wonder America is so hated.

Mike   March 11th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

To BubbaNH,

Chuck Norris is a veteran, you fool. Do a little research.

Mike C.   March 11th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Any man who can "divide by zero" and "count to infinity twice" deserves a chance at any presidency.

Greg, PA   March 11th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

So much for being a great American patriot.

That would be rather ironic for Texas, the Bavarian-style nationalists of the US, to secede.

Patriot Dave   March 11th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Are you freaking kidding me? There are so many things wrong with Chuck on so many levels. First off, that treason Walker Texas Ranger. Secondly, the level of paranoia astounds me! Thirdly, what makes him think he would be the man for a job that will never exist? I think Chuck has lost his mind. Actors and thier opnions and statements are out of control. The sense of entitlement and self rightousness is off the charts. While I was reading it, I kept waiting for the punchline but it never came. Chuck is a punchline!

Paul from Kissimmee   March 11th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

Altough things are not going that great right now, secession is definately not the answer. We just have to make sure that we keep socialism out of our country and stand up to Obama and his supporters. It's sad that too many people were too blind before election, but I never want to leave my country. Thank God there are term limits (Not saying that Obama won't try Hugo Chavez's strategy). Chuck, I don't think it's a good idea. Let's fight for this country, and vote the Dems out.

Dennis   March 11th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

“Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America,” Norris wrote. “Let there be no doubt about that.”

Yeah, they'd show they're chicken side and bail out. Why would he even think about president of Texas, they've got one, Bush! Chucky can be vice president........for the six or seven weeks before the Mexico reclaims texas.

RoundSquare in DC   March 11th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Sound to me pretty much like a C-movie plot.

ruth   March 11th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Way to go Chuck. You must have taken lessons from Bush.You sound about as smart as him.

Republican   March 11th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

So now that a democrat is in the WH, we have to pay homage. give me a break! Chuck is only pointing out that if Obama continues on his trajectory towards socialism, those of us that value freedom will have to find a way to preserve our liberties.

Tyler   March 11th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Let there be no doubt about this... seceding would be the most ignorant thing that Texas could do and there is NO WAY I would ever be a citizen of a state where Norris is president (and I love my state of Texas).

uniform kilo   March 11th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

This is ridiculous.

Clearly this man doesn NOT BELIEVE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Donatella   March 11th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

This is the most pathetic thing i have heard all day, you republicans are really going off the deep end.

Melody   March 11th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Chuck should be arrested for making Terriost Threat!!

donna   March 11th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Just like a Texan; if things get tough, they give up and walk away. Way to be an American Chuck, I wish you well in your journey. You freak.

Mike   March 11th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

P.S. If Texas secedes, they'll probably make Houston the capital. Austin will turn into the new West Berlin. Don't laugh–Tom DeLay already robbed us of our voting power in the US House.

gohoogiesgo   March 11th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Chuck Norris president of Texas!!Viva texas!! I have stayed in Texas for 3 years and I know for the fact folks there are more proud to be texan than american, lonestar flag always goes up first than the national. A US without texas...that will suck...as Oil comes from texas!!
He's popular guy, sure he can become the president!!

Anon   March 11th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Note to Chuck Norris. YOU ARE CRAZY.

Sharon - NC   March 11th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

He's senile.

Jed in Texas   March 11th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

This moron doesnt speak for me.Maybe he would be happier in Mexico.He wants Theodore Nuggent to be his vice president I guess.They will be calling this state Texico before it secedes anyway,its almost there now.

snash   March 11th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Please, Obama, give Texas back to Mexico.

Blatherskite   March 11th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

Republicans. First Palin pal-ing around with secessionists, and now Chuck Norris advocationg secession. Plainly an act of sedition. I suggest the government use the beloved republican tool for violating citizen rights commonly known as the Patriot Act against one of their own, here.

WI Voter   March 11th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

I'm willing to let Texas go, but only if they promise to take Oklahoma with them.

Mike   March 11th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

I live in Texas. I know lots of folks with guns in Texas. I know folks in the United States Army.

My money's on the Army, every time. And if the USA is serious about taking Texas back, they'll send in the Marines, and then the Texas secessionists will totally look like the chumps they are.

Someone go nail Chuck Norris over his belittling of our nation's uniformed services.

Martizmo DaShizmo   March 11th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

Who's going to be the vice president, Ted Nudget?

By law, Texas is the only state that can succeed from the union.

John from California   March 11th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

Chuck Norris can secede from the Union right now, he doesn't need to wait for Texas. Go South young man – just go.

al in memphis   March 11th, 2009 6:38 pm ET

The jar labeled "freedom of speech" is just too close the jar label 'free to be stupid". Do other countries just laugh when we proclaim to be leaders of the free world?

Chuck - do some real charity work please!

Squealy   March 11th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Seems Texas' job is simply to pull the rest of the nation off balance – to be so far to the conservative right that the "center" is no longer truly in the center. I say, let 'em go and then we can all have a nice distraction from our economic woes by watching them try and form a viable nation. I'd sell tickets to that one. And then let the center get back to somewhere near the middle.

Larry Kraus   March 11th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

i have always been a fan of his but now i just think he's nuts.

Dustin from Texas   March 11th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

I am a proud Texan, one that supports President Obama and I can tell you right now that Mr. Norris does NOT speak for me and if the crazy conservatives of my state decide to ever withdraw from the USA then I will definitely be moving out of the state.

The conservative republicans just keep getting crazier and crazier! Looks like we booted them out of the White House just in time!

George in NM   March 11th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Hey Chuck while your running for presidente of Texas maybe you can hire Mexican drug cartels terrorist to provide executive protection and executions. An while your at it please take the rest of the ignorant inbreed politicians from the south with you? Pretty please???? BTW-please do something with that fake beard color is not even close to being considered remotely attractive.

LearnedHand   March 11th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

Clearly Mr. Norris has let his internet "celebrity" (actually lack thereof after the whole endorsing Huckabee incident) go to his head. Can we please start ignoring this moron? Seriously, as a member of the age group that popularized "Chuck Norris Jokes" I sincerely apologize for inflicting this idiot on the rest of the country.

Miss Lead   March 11th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

He should marry Palin -and with their combined IQ of 95 can govern Texas and Alaska. There are enough rednecks in both States to make it possible.

Miss Lead
APO

Tina, NC   March 11th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Free BowFlex Machines for every TX citizens. Just don't make the rest of the 49 watch those stupid commercials. LOL

John, Ames   March 11th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

The sad thing is that there are enough right wing terrorist cells to possibly secede a part of Texas. Some even have the capability to create a dirty bomb.

SB in SA   March 11th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

To Accountability:

Secession is not illegal. It is actually a protected right in the consitution. Our four fathers "seceeded" from England. Any state has a legal write to seceed. The only thing the Civil War proved is that the country could be held together through military force.

Susan in PA   March 11th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

I used to like Chuck. But now, nope
Plus, someone told me he's a crappy tipper too. Hope he doesn't go too many restuarants.

dustin   March 11th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Oh and just so ya'll know, it wouldn't be illegal if texas seceded, that option was left on the table and also the option of dividing into smaller states when we joined the u.s.

Predictable   March 11th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Chuck Norris is an idiot, he bet on Poland in both World Wars.

John Brand   March 11th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Hey Accountability...Maybe you need to pick up the history book because Texas is the only state that can secede from the United States. It was written in when we joined the union and is the reason us Texans have the "attitude" we do about being from Texas. I got your back Chuck Norris.

Joe Canadian   March 11th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

Amazing – the proudest nation on earth and yet when the GOP loses one lousy election all the whiners and cry babies come out of the woodwork.

What happened to you America?

Jeff   March 11th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

OMG, what the heck do they do to actors to make them so nuts? I do hope these nutjob actors succeed and form their own island nation.

G.R.I.T.S. - Girl Raised in the South   March 11th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

To Arithmetic is Liberal: The South already looks like a cross between Honduras and Ethiopia. Remember, they have no water, severe droughts, immense poverty, education is a failure and there is a total lack of response to natural disasters.

dustin   March 11th, 2009 6:33 pm ET

I don't know whats worse, chuck norris saying this, or the posters saying they hope its true and texas does secede.

Although here in texas we do have the option to secede or to break up into smaller states the likely hood of that actually happening is minuscule. If texas had really wanted out, we would have broke off after the civil war or why not during the great depression? The idiocy of people continues to astound the senses.

Christy   March 11th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

If you guys are serious, then please, by all means, take Michele Bachmann with you. Tthe neo cons lose an election, so they'll just take their Texas and leave. Who knew, if we'd have just given them Texas...

Sergio C.   March 11th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Seriously, sounds like a terrorist threat. If he's not joking it sounds like he should be legally detained as a possible terrorist, held without any rights, and sent to one of those countries we send people to be interogated in.

John   March 11th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Another Pro-Republican on the loose! Get over it Looser!

Drew   March 11th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Does Norris not belong to that patriotic group that gave us those wonderful bumper stickers: "America, Love It or Leave It" and "My Country RIGHT or WRONG!" So they have lost an election or two and their hypocritical ideals have been exposed and Mr. Norris's response is Texas secession or a god-inspired armed uprising by secret cells of "patriots" across the country...is this not treason???

Mike Sutherland   March 11th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Yup, that's just the voice of reason we need, a right-wing actor talking about civil war. Really patriotic there, bucky.

D - U.S.A.   March 11th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Hey Chuck, why don't you look up the Bushes while you are at it? I hear they are unemployed and looking for work . . .

Stick with acting, Mr. Norris . . . better yet, just keep hiding in the hole you crawled out of . . .

bill williams   March 11th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

Nice hair piece big man.....

What a joke.

S. BOATMAN WARRENSBURG, MO.   March 11th, 2009 6:31 pm ET

here is a better idea for you chuck,... why dont you just leave by yourself! you have the money, so take it and get out!

Charlie in Maine   March 11th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Oh my God, What genious thought this up? This would solve so many problems at once. Actually Texas is the only state that reserves the right to break away legally from the Union. No war needed. That would be the best way to solve the problems with the electoral college too. God Speed President Norris. Maybe Mike Huckabee could be his vice- Chuck and Huck I love it.

Leah DiMarco, Texas   March 11th, 2009 6:30 pm ET

Texas will turn BLUE in 2012.
Norris needs to move up to Alaska with Palin.

Bob   March 11th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

Sounds like domestic terrorism...another fine example of the far right reaches of today's Republican Party! Luckily old Chuck is not the brightest bulb in the box and every time he speaks he proves that point.

Justin   March 11th, 2009 6:29 pm ET

It's not illegal to secede. For some states, a way out was actually part of the deal when they joined the union.

Specialist G   March 11th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Why do rightwing crybabies like Chuck hate America? BTW, Chuck remember what happened last time you rednecks tried to secede? That's right: We marched on your cities and burned them to the ground. Good luck with that.

Lisa   March 11th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Yeah, Texas can secede from the Union if it wants too. But it doesn't want too!

But what I find really funny is that Chuck is not even from Texas!!!! He is a wanna be Texas native!!!! He is actually from Oklahoma and lived in California so he needs to stop talking for us!!!

If he really wants to secede from the Union then he should move up to Alaska with the Palins!!!!

Texas born and Texas Proud!!!!

Jimmy   March 11th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

The Republicans got us in this mess and know that they have lost power they want to secceed. Only the Republicans in Texas's feels that way. We almost turned Blue this year. There are way to many Democrats and Independents for Norris and the Republicans to exibit that kinda power. Norris you are as boring as your TV shows. 'The Republicans are Cryin, The Republicans are Cryin, The Republicans are Cryin" I did not get my way were leaving. Well then go, but leave our Great state of Texas alone. Us true Texans are also True Americans. Norris is not a True American. He is a Coward.

Wow   March 11th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Funny conservatives are allowed to say this stuff when a moderate is running the white house. Im sure theres something in the Patriot Act that would make Chuck's comments illegal, but thats ok. Those laws are only meant to apply to liberal god-hating Americans like John Kerry. Give me a break.

gerry   March 11th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Norris is a traitor who should be charged, tried and sent to jail for 20 years OR keep his mouth shut.

James, Phoenix AZ   March 11th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Let's just make Chuck king of Texas and cut it free to float in the Gulf where he and his minions can rule. They can play "Invasion USA" all day.

Sounds like ol' Chuck forgot his headgear during all those practice kickboxing bouts.

Edward   March 11th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

I'm fine with Norris becoming president get rid of a bad actor to a state that lost its idiot 8 years ago now he wants to be the chief of a state full of idiots and anti democratic. Good for it Chucky.

arithmetic is liberal   March 11th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

It's all fun and games until someone blows up a federal building.

Andi   March 11th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

I think he's really flipped out, this time

William   March 11th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Chuck, didn't you know that Texas cannot secede from the union? What would you do as prez anyway, get somebody to stand in for you when the real action begins, like in your TV show? I used to be an extra on your show, so I know.

Loyal American   March 11th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

Norris is an idiot! Just what this country needs right now – another looney nut case who thinks like the terrorists on the other side of the world. This guy isn't even a decent actor - we don't need another loser in politics. We need good, honest hard working people who don't scream "fire" in a movie theatre because they think it's funny. Aren't "cells" a part of the terrorist network that Norris' "god" GW screamed about for 8 years while running our country into the ground financially & morally? Retire Chucky. Besides, everyone knows we've had very few short guys for president. The odds are against you in so many ways!

Ken   March 11th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

@ Bill, LA

You're living proof that Southern Conservatives are still fighting the Civil War.

To the rest of you conservatards – Is this sedition? Is it treason? Or is this type of talk only OK when its you're a Republican?

GW   March 11th, 2009 6:26 pm ET

New motto for Texas: "When the going gets tough, WE QUIT!"

You be da man   March 11th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Wake up Chuck ...you are having a BAD Dream...You couldn't become President of the PTA ...LOL!!!

Mike T   March 11th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

I think Chuck has been hit in the head a few too many times.

ken   March 11th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Is he an idiot? This is why all celebrities need to stay out of politics. They are no smarter than the average person. Shut up Chuck Norris, go away.

Rick   March 11th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Kommandant Obama is making this more and more likely for many states.......unthinkable in the past but not sounding so bad anymore.

Bruce Lee haha   March 11th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Looks like the toughest guy on TV turns out to be a turn tail and run loser. Texas can't leave the union. We'd have to change all the flags. And if Texas left, where would you put it Chuck? Oh, I know where. Where the sun don't shine.

It's the UNITED states of America. Winners stick together no matter how hard it gets.

Danielle, Redondo Beach CA   March 11th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

When he goes to sleep, the boogie man checks under his bed for Chuck Norris.

Christine   March 11th, 2009 6:25 pm ET

Good – take Texas as well as the entire South – they produce nothing, they contribute nothing, and they know nothing (except having babies)!

Pam Holt Los Angeles, CA   March 11th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

What an anti-American idiot.

Tony   March 11th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

The total gym: Oh, it's fantastic!

Sue   March 11th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

Wow... Republicans sure are dumb.

Matt   March 11th, 2009 6:24 pm ET

I have been living in California for 6 years now and I constantly hear from liberals how California is the 5th largest economy and how it should leave the union. I don't see anyone on here complain about that talk.

Texas in case you do not know your history was a independent country before joining the Union. It has in its charter the ability to leave that union anytime it sees fit.

Guess what. Every other state has that right as well. In fact the constitution encourages us to remake our government if at anytime it has become a complete failure and ceases to represent us.

cp   March 11th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Go for it Mr. Norris at least you can produce a birth certificate proving you are an American.... At least Texas was smart enough to put in contract that it could sucede...LOL I think I read a lot of jealously from the people of the states that flag cannot fly at the same level as the American flag.......

gerry mcgarvey   March 11th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Let Texas leave along with any other southern state which wants to join them. Their Senators and congressmen have been holding the nation back for years. They are obstructionists on all fronts from the enviroment to personal freedoms, One thing, no getting back in.

Kim, Dallas, TX   March 11th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

Boy, it's articles like this that make me cringe to be living in Texas. We don't all feel like Chuck Norris does. I would say few that I know feel like he does. Chuck must be speaking for the red neck population of this state. By all means, go ahead and take them away...but leave Dallas alone!!

A little sad   March 11th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

"The actor claimed “thousands of cell groups will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation” and said that if states decide to secede from the union, that Texas would lead the way."

Doesn't anyone believe in Democracy anymore?

Like it or not (and in some cases, I do not) the person who won, won.

Justin from New Haven, CT   March 11th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

I would applaud if Texas left the Union.

Jim in DC   March 11th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Actually 26 out of 50 states have introduced legislation to reaffirm the 10th amendment, saying that the states are more powerfull than the federal gov't, So Norris doesnt seem to be alone in his thinking.

Tedd   March 11th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

This should not be taken lightly. Talk like this is inciting if not traitorous. What is this guy thinking and more importantly, who is listening? He should be arrested for threats against the nation. I mean come on. Let's see what Lou Dobbs has to say about this? Probably not much as he seems to enjoy knocking everything in the US these days as well. Lou and Chuck should go and you know what themselves.

AL, Canada.   March 11th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Can Texas Please take Quebec with it ?
–Disloyal parties in both countries it would seem..

Thomas Stubblefield   March 11th, 2009 6:22 pm ET

Out of his cotten picking mind?

Trevor P   March 11th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Um...Isn't this a form of treason?

JudyIdol   March 11th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I have a better idea..... JUDGE JUDY for President!!! (of the US) – tough love baby!

Joe Terrogano   March 11th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Hey Chuck,

Life ain't a movie. You don't get to the the Sam Houston of today. Wake up and grow up. You are bordering on treason. Another Civil War? Another paranoid, gun nut, survivalist. I own guns but don't need to have a 1,000 rounds "just in case". I am not hoarding canned goods for the "when the time comes".

Seattle's Finest   March 11th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Wow! A racist and a terrorist. I wish Bruce Lee was still alive, he'd give him a nice roundhouse kick to the dome for those stupid remarks!

Shawn   March 11th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I think it's funny that right wingers are "threatening" to seceed.

I say BUH-BYE now!

Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Enjoy your po'dunk backwards Third World theocracy!

riopowel   March 11th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I seem to recall they shoot traitors in texas..... Or at least they used to. For someone who has always trumpeted about patriotism, Chukie seems to have forgotten that patriots dig in and try to make things better when the going gets tough; cowards run. Apparently he is beginning to show his true colors.

Dan in Austin   March 11th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

This guy has had too many kicks to the head. How irresponsible to talk about treasonous acts! There was a reason we burned the South once... they were traitors. Our military uniforms are not gray today; they're blue. It's sad to think he (and others like him) are my neighbors in Texas. He has no mental capacity to understand what he proposes, and apparently thinks he's the characters he plays on the small screen.

shockazulu   March 11th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

There went Huckabee's chances. What a bunch of babies.

Mike   March 11th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

TREASON!!!!!!!-–Anti-American fool-–what a national shame--

ian   March 11th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Too funny!

Harry   March 11th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Who knew? Chuck Norris is a crazy successionist...

Henry from MI   March 11th, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Wow most of you read so much more into this than what I saw in the article.

Did any of you click on the link and READ THE ARTICLE not just this blurb talking about it.

IT WAS A JOKE, A QUIP, A TONGUE-N-CHEEK COMMENT.

I am not afraid of this actors statement but I am continuing to wonder about the collective sanity of the American people. (I think hatred of Pres Bush have collectively lost their minds and ability to think clearly and without undue emotion)

Scott L.   March 11th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Mike Huckabee can forget about a successful run at the nomination for President now. Coupler his picture from the last campaign with Chuck Norris's comments today and say sayonara Mike. Maybe we'll even say sayonara to Chuck when he is taken off for mental evaluation.

Someone   March 11th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Hey, Chuck Norris decides if Texas does anything. If he says they can secede then the can...

YOUNG-DEM   March 11th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Typical repuke! They believe only an America governed by their twisted ideology is a good America. I guess they think secesion is patriotic what a joke! Rush may have found his running mate! lol

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   March 11th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Chuck: you're still not on "Walker: Texas Ranger", you dolt.
IT WAS A SHOW, NOT REALITY.

What a moron.

What's up with the GOP lately? I didn't think it was full of freaks but now I'm not so sure. . .

Wayne from Fullerton, CA   March 11th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

Now who's the terrorist?

emily   March 11th, 2009 6:19 pm ET

HAHAHAHA!

And yes, if you've seen the Daily Show with John Stewart where his correspondent goes to Wasilla, Alaska (Palin's hometown), then you know that Todd Palin was/is a part of the Alaskan separatist movement. I wouldn't call these guys terrorists though, just wack jobs.

DF   March 11th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Yup, those Texans are real patriots. Until the going gets rough.

..

fred   March 11th, 2009 6:18 pm ET

Dang, Texas would really have the slogan "Don't mess with Texas then." Cuz all the military who are proud supporters of our country would move there...........not support this phony Obama guy. Heck, I'd move there if I wasn't in a touring band.

Spewie   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

The idiocracy of this nut case never ceases to amaze me!

Kikkar   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Too many kicks to the head?

Brian L   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

What would Andrew Jackson do to Chuck Norris?

Chuckie will be hanging in the nearest tree...... a good place for traitors

Brian   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Cut and run huh.

john   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

people like him are really scary. what a jerk!!! the scary part is that there are right wing bible thumping "Patriots" who actually think like him.....

BillW   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

For all of those who write old Chuck off as seditious or insane, please check your history books. Texas, unlike South Carolina or any other state actually has the right to secede. That was part of the deal when the Republic of Texas joined the US. They can bail any time they want – legally.

sigandaprayer   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Really? I just lost a lot of respect for that gym peddler. And I wonder is O'Reilly, Hannity and Rush will call this guy a traitor or will they flip this story and make it be about what makes this "great patriot" feel this way. Can't wait to hear this get the Daily Show treatment. Don't wait Chucky baby, go now. Move!

James   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Chuck man, I grew up watching your movies, you're a wise man, and I agree with you totally, the states should break away from the union. The union is broke, literally, in more ways than one. I think you would make an awesome president. Unfortunately I don't live in Texas, but hey if it happens, maybe I'll move there!

PaulMoATX   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

What a joke! Poor Republicans, they just can't seem to find anybody viable to head any office.

LisaB   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

Yeah and Sarah Palin can be president of Alaska! Texas is a red state Chuck Norris can have it!

elmerg   March 11th, 2009 6:16 pm ET

How about president of dopes?

Bloo in Oklahoma   March 11th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Good for you Chuck. Way to show the country that you're not a loon! Yay!............wow.

BL   March 11th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

WOW. I am not sure whether to laugh at him or really start worrying about the conservatives. This is crazy talk. Maybe it is too many blows to the head.

Video Guy   March 11th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

I like the idea of giving Texas back to MEXICO. Would the deal include Mr Bush and family?

James Smith   March 11th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Chuck, stick to B rated Television shows and Movies and Leave thinking to the ones that can count past there Fingers and Toes.

JOE   March 11th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Can't be any more of a joke than Obama being the president of the USA. Both are celebrities and both say stupid things.

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 6:15 pm ET

Typical republican! They think only an America governed by their twisted ideology is a good America, And they call themselves patriots. WHAT A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deborah   March 11th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

As a Texan I would add that we have a BALANCED budget and we contribute more to the GNB then any other state!

You would miss us terribly; there wouldn't be enough money to re-distribute!

Also those of us that sleep lightly at night because of the Drug Wars in Mexico, which the current Administration is not addressing at all already KNOW WE ARE ON OUR OWN!

LONE STAR

Not so bright...   March 11th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Huckabee and his side kick Chuck think that dinosaurs and humans used to hang out together.

Shouldn't that pretty much disqualify them from being elected to anything but the Whackadoodle Club?

Vietnam vet   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

I thought this dude was a patriot. Wrong again, I guess. Guess these rightwing 'mericans think patriotism means supporting the country when they're in power. Oh, by the way, I am a conservative, but not an ideologue.

Time for Term Limits   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Norris would win in a landslide. As an independent territory, Texas would not have suffer the high taxation, unfunded mandates and debt obligations imposed on the states. Texas should succeed so the federal government realizes that it needs to change its ways. It makes total sense. Why does the rest of the country always look to Texas to bail out the country then the run the country with names, like Lyndon Johnson, Bush 41, Bush 43, Sam Rayburn and Jim Wright. The other 49 states are very needy and dependent on Texas.

kman821   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

If we were to compare his intelligence to his acting ability ... he would be an Academy Award winner! Thank goodness there's plenty of room in the GOP for all the whack jobs on the extreme right.

Wade, Phx   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

"We used to think that revolutions are the cause of change. Actually it is the other way around: change prepares the ground for revolution."
Eric Hoffer

drew   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Chuck Norris, please you're an over botoxed fool!
Reconstruction is over!

- A Texan

Mike in Kansas   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

My bad miss read. I agree with Accountability

Bob Archer   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

At first I thought this was a movie idea, but he seems to be serious. Can't stop laughing.

Chris   March 11th, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Country First, eh?

Hyrion   March 11th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

He is JOKING ppl :P

T   March 11th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Yea right...........President of what?

Candace   March 11th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

When I first saw the "Chuck Norris eyes the presidency" headline, I was amused...then I read the article, and now I'm HIGHLY amused.

Jimmy   March 11th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

A advocate of splitting the USA. Guess Noris will not be a our TV anymore. I now have no respect. OMG another RUSH LIMBAugh

Cesar   March 11th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

Hey Chuck you better get in line George W. is already running

Adrian Veidt   March 11th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

This is about as relevant as Chuck's movie career.

He's a washed up B-lister. Who cares if he's also a right-wing extremist?

Wade, Phx   March 11th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. "
Thomas Jefferson.

Words to live by.

Richard L   March 11th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

What PHONY patriotism! If things don't go his way, Chuck Norris turns into a traitor and indicates he might support secession.

What The Chuck?   March 11th, 2009 6:11 pm ET

Chuck Norris, patriot.

Andrew   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Isnt the north the hardest hit in this recession? What idiot thinks the north keeps this country running? With cities like Detriot, Cleveland, Buffalo....etc....if the south left the north would be screwed.

Dave   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Um, Chuck – first of all, you are a loon.

Second of all, I sorta think the president has the armed forces on his side.

gerry mcgarvey   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Palin, Joe the Plumber, Limbaugh, Coulter, etc maybe they all could move to the south. Maybe we should have let the south secede back in 1860. Southerners crack me up they receive more federal dollars per capita than the rest of the country and produce the least amount of money for the treasury. Their grip on power is slipping away and they don't like it.

Scott   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Crop circles are Chuck Norris' way of telling corn to lay down!!!

Madcitychick   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Wow, Chuck who knew you were such a racist and crazy as a bedbug to boot?! I guess after years of trying to make it in Hollywood only to end up selling fitness machines on tv would make me a little nuts too. See ya Chuck, take all the other loons and lemmings with ya!!

chris   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Oh, and I forgot....what is it exactly that the Republicans are offering us this time to make things good for everyone? No new ideas, just the free hand of the market and no new taxes. Look where that got us.

Pinai   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Chuck Norris can break Texas off from America with one roundhorse kick.

Chitown Jason   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

It's a good thing this is the Internet, or Chuck Norris would roundhouse kick me to Neptune for calling him an idiot.

Wait, he's Chuck Norris. He might be able to roundhouse kick through the Internet. Oh crap.

Cystem Phailure   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Amazing. The people who are the most vociferous opponents of the Federal Government and who blather about secession, claim out of the other sides of their faces to be the strongest patriots. Although, I've got to agree with several other comments: there are a lot of Texans I sure wouldn't miss.

a7m   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

GREAT! I want the South and Texas OUT OF THE UNION. Go away!

One for Chuck   March 11th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

I would move to Texas in a heartbeat if it secedes! And would vote for Chuck for Pres! Are you kidding me? He speaks the truth. And if you haven't noticed our country is going down the tubes with all of you libs who do nothing but insult and spend. I don't want to be a socialist. I want to stay an American!

Joseph, Los Angeles California   March 11th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

I never liked Texas anyway. Let it be gone.

ArielB   March 11th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Where do I sign? There is a petition right?

or we could give TX back to Mexico. Either way I'm good!!

Wade, Phx   March 11th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Anyone calling it treason needs to read the constitution.
There is a reason the second amendment exists.

To quote Thomas Jefferson
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. "

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. "

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. "

James   March 11th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

I have lived in Texas for 3 years and it would be the last state to break from the US. There is more patriotic Americans in this state than any other. Chuck, You are a moron.

Rob Wilson   March 11th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

I think Chuck took too many round-house kicks to the head.

Shooky   March 11th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

If there were a Liberal/Conservative civil war, the liberals wouldn't stand a chance. Conservatives would roll right over them while the libs were applying glitter to their new rainbow flag or coming up with a really "green" way to kill, like wind powered guns

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   March 11th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Stop it. You're killin' me.

shoegazer   March 11th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

I must admit that I had a good belly laugh when I first saw this item on the news ticker a few days back,that some Republican states were considering the move to autonomous stature.What a bunch of wimps,
crybabies and losers.Apart from being considered a seditious act,
may I remind them of an old adage"that Democracy does not succeed
because the majority rules but that the minority accepts that they do".
That's what elections are all about folks.

Mary   March 11th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Another self promoting move by a mediocre actor and wannabee relevant politician!!

"The actor claimed “thousands of cell groups will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation” and said that if states decide to secede from the union, that Texas would lead the way."

If his name was Sameer Norris he would be in detention in some undisclosed location.

lovable liberal   March 11th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Ridiculous right-wing refugee from reality...

Greg   March 11th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

With comments like that he has become a traitor to this country. He fought terrorist and enemies of this country in his movies and now has become one of them. I guess that's where all the nuts go to spew anti-American rhetoric, World Nut Daily. Their ideals and party gets crushed and they show their true colors. They want this country run like Islamic fanatics want the Middle East run, by religious law. A few too many shots to head there Chuck?

Reese from NC   March 11th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

WOW! That is really out there. We have found something some residents of Alaska and Texas have in common. They hate the United States of America and want no parts of it. That God everyone in these states don't think that way. All you logical ones that are left hold them accountable.

fearful for my country   March 11th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Hear hear! Finally someone talks some sense. The United States as we know it is going down the tubes with Obama selling out to China. It's just a matter of time till things really degrade to the point of something major like this happening. I would gladly join the country of Texas if they kicked out the illegals.

please   March 11th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

“Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America,” Norris wrote. “Let there be no doubt about that.”

What, run with your tails between your legs? This is unbelievable – actually strike that, he is a republican, so nothing is unbelievable.

Bob   March 11th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Actually- it's in the State of Texas Constitution- they can secede when they want to. The only State with such a provision written in.

So, don't get too excited about the FBI vs Chuck Norris throwdown- what he's talking about isn't "sedition" or "domestic terrorism" – it's a constitutional right (at least in Texas!)

Pete   March 11th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

Texas could survive without the US, it was one of the few states that were doing well when the economy took a dump. Too bad it owes most of it's infrastructure and industry to the US, so it owes it to the rest of us to stay.

Dejah Thoris   March 11th, 2009 6:07 pm ET

If a Democrat had said things like this during Bush's administration, the GOP would be up in arms. But, since Norris is a good ol boy and right-winger, their responses is *crickets*.

How is what Norris is saying NOT traitorous and worthy of attention by the same FBI, etc. who are concerned about domestic terrorism? We've had home-grown terrorism before here - can you say Oklahoma City? Will Norris be the next one to attack Americans in order to further some right-wing idea of armed right-wing cells imposing their own version of Sharia law on Amerians?

Please, Mr. Norris. Leave. Now.

Patrick   March 11th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Good. Then the Union can decimate Texas finally, once and for all.

Jim   March 11th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Being a 5th-generation Native Son, I really DO take pride in what Texas can and will do if pushed. The main problem is all of the miscreants who have wandered into the state. They all bring their garbage ways that most Texans don't want to hear about. The system in Texas isn't/wasn't broken prior to this influx. Are you listening California, New York, et al?

JN   March 11th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Someone wrote that Norris was a "poor to fair" actor. As a professional actor myself, trust me, Chuck was never considered "fair."

Nancy   March 11th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

I'd vote for him!

Matt   March 11th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

When the going "gets rough", throw a tantrum and quit. Got it...Thanks Chuck.

Tony Snowdon   March 11th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Another Republican brainstorm.

willdacanucker   March 11th, 2009 6:04 pm ET

I would totally move to Texas if this ever happened. Texas or California could in fact be their own country, so yea I would be there in a heartbeat.

steveg   March 11th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Maybe someone has something else to hawk on an infomercial and wants some preemptive press time.

If this is not the case, and he were not a white christian male, he'd be under investigation for terrorist activities.

Eric   March 11th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

Norris has become a sad, brainwashed and angry man, convinced of the righteousness of ultra-conservativism.

How sad, I used to think Chuck was an honest guy looking out for the average Joe. Now it seems he has become another standard "up with me and my family, f the rest of the country" mentality people lining up on the right wing and fearfully clinging to their guns while moving up into the hills.

Texas won't ever be its own country.

Jared   March 11th, 2009 6:03 pm ET

this is stupid. I'm from Texas and I'm pretty sure that as a country we would fail as miserably as we did the first time around. Chuck Norris knows absolutely nothing about politics. He is popular because of jokes people made up about him....that's it.

republicans hate america   March 11th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh and Chuck Norris that is the republican party.

strange   March 11th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

GO CHUCK I'D VOTE FOR YA

dennisk   March 11th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Wow, what a great American to be talking about secession. Chuck, I have a terrific little VP for you, a moose-hunting doll from up north... you betcha! And Chucklebee can be Secretary of Religious Wingnuts.

AndyL   March 11th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Chuck Norris beard would make a better president than Obama, probably has more experience than him too.

DC   March 11th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

Love it or leave it Chuck! Whats up with the Cut and Run?

republicans hate america   March 11th, 2009 6:02 pm ET

There you have it folks the crux of the republican ideas. Hoping for Americas failure and then trying to be autonomous country like the ETA terrorists in Spain. This is how they see America.

Anonymous   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Obama fears Chuck's stare.

Tim   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

First of all. There is no way the US would up and let the 10th largest economy in the world up and secede. Second of all, I dont know where Chuck Noriss lives but I dont think anyone in the Houston/Dallas metro areas has ever considered seceding. Given that Houston/Dallas make up >50% of the population, Chucky boy will have a hard time of it.

Snake eyes   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

GO AHEAD AND LEAVE THEN. TAKE YOUR IDIOT BUSH WITH YOU.

Dan J   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Some of you guys are WAAAAY overreacting to this. I think it was meant to be light-hearted, and the likely criticism is probably coming from the same douche bags that supported draft-dodgers for President or say things like "If McCain is elected I'm moving to Canada."

Gary   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

With all that is going on with our global economy and threats from others, this nut has cracked.

GOP Victim   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Maybe he can join up with Sarah Palin and take Alaska with him as well. If this were anyone else it would be treason or at least the Right nut jobs would say that..

Andy in Texas   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Nothing says patriot like "I don't like this country and I'm leaving."

Daniel   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

This makes no sense whatsoever. Now I'm thankful that when he came to visit us in Camp Buehring (Kuwait) in 2007, I chose to go fill sandbags than to pose in pictures with Chuck.

Chuck, even an Honorary Marine like yourself isn't supposed to talk about secession like that. You're disgracing the uniform!!!

So Long Dixie   March 11th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

GOOD RIDDANCE! Take many of the southern states with you – then the national IQ average will jump 30 points!

FJ from Atlanta   March 11th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

He is out of his freakin mind.

Peter   March 11th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

Im disturbed by this..

Tim   March 11th, 2009 6:00 pm ET

Why do Chuck Norris and the Republicans hate America? He and his "blame America first" friends are traitors.

Tim   March 11th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

We hang people for treason during wartime, Chuck

Lorax   March 11th, 2009 5:59 pm ET

God bless America, God preserve this Union, go back to selling total gyms Walker.

Brent   March 11th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

What a great American! How is this not calling for domestic terrorism (think Tim McVeigh)? How are you going to lead this secession without spilling American blood, Chuck? It ain't like a bad action flick, little man.

Eric   March 11th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Yeah, the Chuckser has pretty much lost his mind from the sounds of it. Texas isn't an outdated tv show and their people aren't all hicks in trailor parks like it's audience. Chuck is too paranoid for his own good.

Dean   March 11th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

He has taken one too many kicks to the head

Bill   March 11th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

Chuck Norris you are a great actor and I really enjoying watching your movies and TV show. Why don't you run for Congress and let the voters decide. However, I could not vote for you because you are to far to the right for me.

Ed Campbell   March 11th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

K Thanks Bye Chuck, you and Texas may go.
Cant wait to see how big you build the fence

republicans hate america   March 11th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

Texas always has and always will hate America.

Tim   March 11th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

Traitor to his country.

B   March 11th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

Los:
That would have been great if Moore would secede and anyone dumb enough to follow him also.

I'm with you President Chuch Norris. Obama is destroying America by trying to make it a welfare country. I don't want to be on welfare and I think most true Americans would rather work and keep what they have earned.
I say if you get welfare you work for the government in some way to earn your check.

Regular People   March 11th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

When you say "no one's perfect", Chuck Norris takes this as a personal insult.

Jeff   March 11th, 2009 5:56 pm ET

Isn't this treason or sedition? Advocating secession is a crime I thought...

JT   March 11th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

CNN, please report more relevant stories than this one.

Enlightened Voter   March 11th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

Another Republican who puts country first......NOT!

Really?   March 11th, 2009 5:55 pm ET

Cells?...seceed from the Union? I am a Christian and I do not support these type of views. Just because the entire U.S. does not agree with my choice of faith does not mean we (Christians) try to establish our own Union within a Union.

Ex-Republican   March 11th, 2009 5:54 pm ET

Chuck Norris is nothing more then a bad actor and a domestic terrorist.

Tommy Young   March 11th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Hey, a few more years like the last two months and Texas will be seriously looking to undo what they did in 1845.

Veteran in Chattanooga   March 11th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

I knew it, I knew it. Republicans are only real Americans when things are in their favor. Now they want to break up the Union with armed malitias. Isn't that terrorist activity. Hey stupid Sara Palin, who's paling around with terrorist now. I believe her husband is a part of one of those groups too isn't he?

Regular People   March 11th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he never cries. Ever.

Sam, Ohio State   March 11th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Chuck Norris should stick to marketing exercise machines, doing faux-acting and endorsing failed evangelical candidates.

FOOL Talk   March 11th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

Whoa! Chuck "jeff Davis" Norris, that type talk may work in a hollywood skit or perhaps a stage play but, In reality, don't humor yourself because this nation will protect the union by any means neccessary. Your do not and I re-emphasize, do not- speak for Texans in any capacity. Let's not forget you are a 2-bit actor and not a good one at that! Stay in your lane!
Thank You

Anna Maltese   March 11th, 2009 5:51 pm ET

By all means, Mr. Norris...go right ahead. That way, California's tax dollars won't have to continue to be flushed down the toilet and into Texas.

Mike   March 11th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Personally, I believe that the U.S. is going to succeed in solving its problems. It's the pathetic people like Norris who are instilling fear of failure.

Felonious Monk   March 11th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Chuck Norris. Wow, am I reading this correct. Chuck Norris. How silly would that be?
Chuck Norris wants to secede from the union. “Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America,” This has got to be a joke. Chuck Norris? What does Rush say about this? Did he clear this with Rush? Is Rush for this? Let's consult Rush on this one.

Shirley in California   March 11th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

He's a racist. Pure and simple. All of a sudden Texas wants to secede? Go right ahead (Mr. I haven't worked in ages) and go!

Eric   March 11th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Chucktatorship?

Juan   March 11th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

So if the going got rough in America, Texas would run away? And this sounds just a bit treasonous.

Chuck Norris Can Shampoo My Crotch.   March 11th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

This man has already proven himself to be a representative of everything backwards, bigoted, and just plain stupid in America. By all means, Chuck; leave, take Texas with you, and let America progress into the future already.

Len in Washington   March 11th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Hey Chuck.....can you spell "T-r-a-i-t-o-r?

You can leave any time you want!

Rob   March 11th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Conservative Translation: "Waah my candidate didn't win, so i quit. I don't want to play anymore and hope we succeed from all of you!"

sandrapearl TX.   March 11th, 2009 5:49 pm ET

Wow! Really? Chuck Norris? We couldn't do any better? Come on now!

hugh ~ california   March 11th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

Pleeease! I wish Chuck Norris would secede from these United States, the freaking traitor!

America   March 11th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

We need another actor in office like we need a hole in our head. We have Schwarzenegger in California. Diaster. Problem is, you can't just act like you care.

DF   March 11th, 2009 5:48 pm ET

PLEASE DO!!!! Only one rule: No emmigrating back.

Ethan   March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Does he not remember that many of the problems that this country is facing were caused by a Texan?

Accountability   March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

This isn't sedition? I hope the FBI is investigating his claim of "cells" around America uniting to push for secession.

C'mon Chuck...crack open a history book. Secession has been tried and found to be illegal due to the defeat of the Confederacy.

And they talk about looney left wing celebrities!

Democracy 4 all   March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Wow.
"Thousands of cell groups will be united around the country". I guess by being a right-wing zealot, he would know of them. Aren't those called "sleeper-cells?"

I always suspected the true reasons the right-wingers were stocking up on arms wasn't out of fear of President Obama banning them, and now the truth is coming out.

My gosh. The party that insists the reason for the invasion in Iraq was for "WMDs"...uh, oops...to "overthrow Saddam"...oops again,...uh...to "install democracy" CANNOT HANDLE DEMOCRACY WHEN IT WORKS HERE.

Public is on Obama Kool Aid   March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

He needs to run for President and kick some communist %$#@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mary,florida   March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Him and Palin.I want to be president of Hawaii.I mean King

William Tecumseh Sherman will rise again   March 11th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

Considering what happened to South Carolina near the end of the Civil War, I'm sure we'd be happy to accomodate Texas' demands.

Veteran in Chattanooga   March 11th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Any so called American talking about breaking up the Union with arms involved is a terrorist. Chuck Norris & his armed mobs should be rounded up now and questioned. Get Palin and her husband too. They have that sort of conversation in Alaska as well don't they. Republicans and all their talk of God. It only fits them when they want it to. Now who's paling around with terrorist.

Bill   March 11th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

This wing nut has taken a few too many kicks to the head! I does sound like a good idea though, but please leave us real Americans Austin Tx because of the great music scene there!

T KS   March 11th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

OMG! You have got to be kidding.

S Callahan   March 11th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

O' Lord..i have heard it all now!

big papa   March 11th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Patriot Act him...

...he's a domestic terrorist...

ConsiderThis, FL   March 11th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Since he thinks that things are so bad, why doesn't he sedede from America and move to the moon. He can be the Lunar President as in LUNATIC.

Kelley in TX   March 11th, 2009 5:44 pm ET

I was born and raised in Texas and you do not speak for me Chuckster.

BubbaNH   March 11th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

Mr. Norris:
In the USA, we call people like you traitors.
are you a veteran? I suspect NOT
God bless the USA

stephen   March 11th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

God help us.

-a Texan

Tank Engine   March 11th, 2009 5:42 pm ET

This almost sounds like a terrorist threat from Chuck "thousands of cell groups ... across the country" – not something I would expect to hear from him. I think we are all concerned about the state of America – let's all try to make it better rather than trying to pick up our toys and stop playing with everyone else.

NICK   March 11th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

CNN what is wrong with your ticker today? None of my comments are getting through. Perhaps this one will.

David Greenville, tx   March 11th, 2009 5:41 pm ET

Contrary to what many Texans believe, Texas did NOT retain the right to secede when it became a state. That's old "wives tale".
Interestingly though, Texas can divide into as many as five states which could affect the balance of power in the Senate. [BTW: Texas didn't retain the right to fly their flag at the same level as the US Flag either. That's old "wives tale" too. Other states just choose not to.]

MICK in MESA   March 11th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

Given the stone age thinking of the state and the politians they gave us (the Bushies and Tom Delay for example) PLEEZE TEXAS, SECEDE!
Or better yet, let the US give you BACK TO MEXICO.
Most "real Americans" would be more than glad to give you race baiting, bible thumpin' flat earth cowboys back to them at NO CHARGE.
And take that uni-brow Norris and his buddy Huckster with you...

Ethan   March 11th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

"what we'd do if the going got rough in America"

So we should all know that when the going gets rough... Texas runs away?

Tank Engine   March 11th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

What is it with Republican Secessionists?

Hell YEAH!!!!   March 11th, 2009 5:38 pm ET

CHUCK FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Daniel Jones Knoxville, TN   March 11th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

If Mr. Norris makes one concrete move in the direction of advocating that one of the 50 states secede from the Union he should immediately be brought up on charges of sedition.

That also goes for Todd Palin.

tashanyc   March 11th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

Get over it Chuck! The Republican party is a joke and so are its supporters.

NICK   March 11th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

Mr Norris was a poor to fair actor, he was a poor to fair advocate for his chosen presidential canidate, and he will make a poor to fair arguement for his goal of Texas becoming it´s own country. I wonder what the millions of good Texans thing about going it on their own, with Mr Norris as their leader. " What fools we mortals be".

Bill, LA   March 11th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

At present I do not reside in Texas but, guarantee me that you are moving in that direction and I shall join you. Or, if there is another southern state of that conviction I would consider joining you also. Remember it was Thomas Jefferson who said "What this nation needs is a revolution every 20 years" we are way over-due.

Rolling Barrel   March 11th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

So Chuck Norris does do push ups, he pushes the Earth down. He has another fist hiding under his beard. He also counted to infinity... twice. NOW we can add the skill of committing high treason as soon as the opportunity arrives to his list of accolades.

David Hagemann   March 11th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

Just what we need at this trying time, (thanks to 8 years of total disasterous leadship), talk like this! He & Sarah Palin's husband ought to get together, and LEAVE the USA. As Conservatives have said in the past; America; Love it or Leave it!

Scott   March 11th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

Chuck Norris doesn't sleep.....he waits.

Jilli   March 11th, 2009 5:35 pm ET

I think Chuck has taken too many blows to his noggin. What an absolute lunatic!!

indy 08   March 11th, 2009 5:34 pm ET

treason, arrest him

Jack Bishop   March 11th, 2009 5:34 pm ET

Chuck, Chuck, Way to many blows to the head in your movies. Of course, the neo-cons and far right air heads do seem to have little or no respect for elections. My hometown paper has been full of rightwing GOP crybabies letters since the election.
I have a better idea. Instead of Texas lets give them some nice reservations to live on. Say parts of West Texas, the middle of Nevada and Utah should do.

Brian in CO   March 11th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

"Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America" ...Secede from the Union? When times are tough for the nation, Texas will cut and run with Chuck Norris leading the way? Go for it. Take Oklahoma with you.

Linda   March 11th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

EPIC FAIL.

Sarah, Northern Colorado   March 11th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

I don't know what would be more awesome. Chuck Norris being president of Texas, or Texas seceding from the USA. That would be a freaking field day in and of itself!

arithmetic is liberal   March 11th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

If the South seceded, it would look like a cross between Honduras and Ethiopia in less than 2 years.

I'd love to see where their soaring right wing rhetoric is once they realize that any revenue they ever got was from producing blue states.

We could just wait for global warming to take care of it and sink the South under water. Actually, can we just cut them lose?

Dave from Canada   March 11th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

american civil war II??

martin   March 11th, 2009 5:29 pm ET

with the way things are going right now – it maybe California the first state to secede from the union

Los   March 11th, 2009 5:27 pm ET

What if during the Bush administration Michael Moore had said he'd run for President of California if it seceded from the US?

The GOP is starting to turn into something outright frightening.

keeth in california   March 11th, 2009 5:27 pm ET

“Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America,” Norris wrote. “Let there be no doubt about that.”

And that would be "cut and run," huh? Sure sounds like it.

Blue Island, Austin, TX   March 11th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

This is the funniest ticker article ever. Chuck Norris is dumber than a box of rocks, and probably as just as useful in politics.

Please stick to selling that crappy total gym. It's the best you can do.

JonDie   March 11th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

God please let it me true: Texas OUT of the Union with Chuck Norris as its president.

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