An interesting article, even if it pegs the elitism meter.
Texas is a land of certainties; Europe has learned to be wary of fervid conviction. Texas sees right and wrong where Europe sees gray areas. Texas prefers to keep it simple; Europe favors the nuances. Texas likes action, Europe institutions. Texas supports the troops, period. Europe wants to know what the troops are doing.
There are a few other differences, too, but you can write your own.
You know, when you look at the election, Texas vs. France is pretty much what all boils down to, doesn't it?
And when Americans go to the polls, they will have to decide which philosophy will do a better job of defending us from those who want us dead.
"Work, Family, Fatherland" vs. "Remember the Alamo"