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I would agree that a different motive would have to be present. That's not hard to conceive. So on that note, I solicit your appraisal of Patrick Smith's effort in Texas to copy Adam's platform in the Gov race. There are 254 counties in Texas... (I lived in Odessa from '01-'10), about 50 of them with less than 5k population. When Smith wins and disbands Austin, the counties will be free to form their own respective "states" within, yes? Now why not begin fertilzing Smith's favorite lot out of this group of lightly populated regions? It would give the two campaigns good excuse to unite and synergize, no? Where's the downside?

I grew up in Odessa!

No one grows up in Odessa! Y'all act like kids until you are 50! LOL