[Jim Robinson]

If I lived in Texas or any other state that cares deeply about Liberty, I'd think about signing on to a petition. But it would be a petition within that state and it would most likely be a petition started by well known men of impeccable character and high stature and in positions where their efforts are taken serious by their countrymen and the petition would not be directed to the White House. It would be directed to the governor and the state legislature. Until the state governments get serious about defending liberty from federal encroachment, we don't stand a chance. We must get the states to enforce their tenth amendment rights, er, powers!! The states have it in their constitutional power to nullify federal laws that unconstitutionally intrude into their affairs. For example, they should shove obviously unconstitutional acts like ObamaCare up Obama's butt and or the citizens of the states should raise holy hell against them until they do!!

[PubliusMM]

I agree with all you have written. There’s no argument that the proper place to introduce secession petitions is at the state level, and under the auspices of well known persons of the state.
However, when an opportunity presents itself to extend the discussion, add to the debate, I think we miss the boat by ignoring it.
Nullification is a great idea. But, until many more people understand it, there’s little hope for success with that effort. That’s not a reason to ignore it, either.
The Tenth Amendment is a great tool, but until more people understand it, there won’t be a groundswell of activity seeking its application and enforcement. Doesn’t make it wrong, just the reality.
All of these things, along with all the other things being done (Col West’s fight in FL, these petitions, continued badgering of state elections officials over election fraud) are adding to growing cacophony of the People’s Voice.
And, THAT is a good thing, especially right now.

Be well, sir. We appreciate all you do.