Secession petitions filed in 20 states! No need to worry though.

[Kasz216]

Also I know what your thinking "But the most recent numbers have them paying."


Although... not the MOST recent numbers as it turns out.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/the-map-that-proves-red-staters-use-the-safety-net-too.php

 

Now I don't know how 2011 and 2012 have worked but.... as it is in this data, Texas is one of very few states pulling their weight anymore.   I mean... just look at how few states are under 1 dollar here.