On Sat, 21 Apr 2001, And Rosta wrote:
>Isn't there also a trait whereby Texans consider themselves first and
>foremost Texans,
It was apparantly a common sentiment in most parts of the US
for folks to consider themselves citizens of their state first
and Americans second. Largely pre-civil war, I believe.
>and only secondarily Americans? Yorkshiremen are like
>that too. (Also the Cornish.)
Hurrah for the Kernow! (Both *here* and *there*!!!!!!)
>I don't know whether Texans also think that everything Texan is best.
Is the sky blue / the Sun hot / the Earth round? etc.
>I was on holiday in Yorkshire last week, and everywhere were signs for
>"Real Original Yorkshire Pizza", and suchlike.
Why not? There's "Chicago pizza"...
Padraic.
>--And.