(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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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.
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.
Treason? Sedition? Since when did having a controversial opinion win you a seat in front of a firing squad?
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
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.
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?
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.
good riddnce!! Don't let the door hit you on the bum on your way out!
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!
Lets sell Texas to Mexico!!!!
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?
Is this not treason?
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 .
thats funny maybe bush could vicepresident and cheeney secratary of defence that way they could attack mexico or the united states
I've got just two words fort Chuck Norris: Bruce Lee.
Since when do Americans (especially Texans) run when the "going gets tough"?
He and the others behind him are cowards.
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?
Dude, Norris is joking around...why is everyone all worked up. Oh wait...that is what liberals do.
can't be any worse than BO
@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.
punch drunk ?
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?
Hey, isn't he a REPUBLICAN
Chuck Norris' patriotism is truly inspiring.
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.