Happy Texas Independence Day!

That's right. For ye socks who are not privileged enough to know your Texas history as well as those of us who were indoctrinated during our formative years, it was on this day way back in 1836 that the Lone Star State declared its independence from Mexico.

So, if you need some special license to eat some spicy food and drink a Margarita, now you have it.

Hopefully, later this week, we will be able to celebrate Texas INDEPENDENTS Day. (Notice the subtle spelling change, did you?) On Tuesday, our beloved friends and relatives out there will have the opportunity once again to demonstrate their independence by bucking the talking heads in the national media.

They can send a big message to the rest of the country (and keep John McCain's feet to the fire) by voting for Mike Huckabee!

Let's hope they do so, and in large numbers befitting the size of their great state.

Remember Goliad! Remember the Alamo! Remember San Jacinto!