Is Rice very... southern?

[Antarius]

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1. Rick Perry is not serious about secession. I watch Texas politics closely, and the probable reason Rick Perry said that was to appeal to his conservative base, which was becoming discontented with his liberal stances on illegal immigration. Rick Perry started out as a Democrat in the State House. He switched when the conservative wing of the Democratic Party began to desert to the Republican Party.</p>

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<li><p>Aside from the legality (or not) of secession, isn’t it an accepted principle that people have the right of choosing their government? South Sudan separated from Sudan this year. Everybody agrees they had a right to do it, if a referendum on the question passed. So, why shouldn’t Texans have the same rights as the South Sudanese?

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<li><p>I would hope so. He just comes off as sounding misinformed. It is worrisome that people buy into this. (Note: This is entirely about the candidate Rick Perry and has nothing to do with the political parties on either side.)</p></li>
<li><p>The South Sudanese situation is very different. The conflict was based on ethnic lines and has been in constant conflict for the last 50 years. The southern USA has the same situation as the north; everyone can vote and is equally represented.</p></li>
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<p>Texas has the right to choose their government. They did. Some counties like Harris went blue in 2008 while many others were red. Competing and losing an election does not amount to “no representation”</p>

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Back to the topic. I think if we strip away the political correctness, the OP is asking if Rice is a comfortable place for Northerners, Jews, and other folks not common in the South. It’s a fair question.

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<p>Absolutely. Rice and Houston are very diverse places.</p>