No, #TEXIT Won't Start A Civil War - But It Could Help Prevent One
(I could never understand the moronic idea that secession causes war. War only comes if a government exerts even more tyranny over a people unwilling to be subject themselves to rule by outsiders. Isn’t that a most ‘un-American’ ideal? What happened to ‘consent of the governed? - DD)
The question of whether TEXIT could spark a civil war concerns some. Still, examining the Texit process and the current political landscape makes it clear that civil war is not a likely outcome. Texit could be the solution to avoid the very civil war many experts fear is on the horizon due to growing political polarization in the United States. The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM) has committed to a peaceful and legal pathway to independence, and any federal attempt to use force would likely lead to its own dissolution. Let’s explore why civil war isn’t a realistic outcome of Texit, and why Texit might actually prevent a much larger national crisis.
Defining Civil War and Why It Doesn’t Apply to Texit
A civil war typically involves violent conflict between organized factions within a country, fighting over control of the government or territory. Violence is a core element in any definition of civil war, whether it’s a large-scale conflict like the American Civil War or smaller insurgencies. In contrast, Texit is a peaceful, legal process that allows Texans to vote on their future. The Texas Nationalist Movement explicitly rejects violence as a tool for political change. If violence were to occur, it would have to be initiated by the federal government—and as we’ll see, that scenario is highly unlikely.
The Texit Process: Why Violence Is Impractical at Every Stage
The Texit process ensures that Texas follows a legal, democratic route to independence. Here’s why federal violence at any stage would not…