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1. #1
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:38 pm, madmonkphotog said:

   Just after 1 PM CST, Sen. Sam Brownback had reported to the media that B. Hussein was NOT in favor of securing the border with Mexico. My understanding from basic elementary history is that the government should “provide for the common defense”. Well, this story is just breaking, and it’s very easy to make the conclusion that once Sen. Brownback’s word hit the media, B. Hussein backed himself into a corner. This must have been the last straw for many across the nation. It took only one hour for B. Hussein to cower and cave. But that’s one hour that should never have passed. Bush didn’t do any better, but to have the Arizona law at the forefront, then say he doesn’t want to secure the border – foot in his mouth.

2. #2
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:40 pm, letget said:

   I wonder if the troops will have bullets in their guns to stop the illegal aliens? I guess the poll rating on this bho is getting his attention. I thought I heard also from the local Fox hour radio up-date this bho was going to LA Friday to get his face on the tube again on the oil mess. I can not find it on the Fox site yet. IMO, not a thing is going to change. Just for show and tube time!
   L

3. #3
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:45 pm, fighterDC said:

   Agree the Nat Guard move is just for show. 1,200 isn’t enough to significantly counter the drugs and aliens coming across the border.

   Also keep in mind, everytime congress has approved “funding for border security” it has somehow found a way to subsequently eliminate, delay or reallocate that funding. Do not be swayed, this is spin and little more. I wish to be proven wrong.

4. #4
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:50 pm, spaceycakes said:

   “They claimin’ I’m a criminal
   By now I wonder how
   some people never know
   the enemy could be their friend, guardian…Don’t believe the hype…”
   –Public Enemy

5. #5
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:53 pm, dcbprime said:

   All the illegals apparently need to do is to have their human shields confess to the First Lady that their parents don’t have their “papers”, and they’re in like Flynn.

6. #6
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:53 pm, AlohaGuy said:

   The Obama administration plans to announce Tuesday that it will send as many as 1,200 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to improve border security

   Once they discover Mexico is safe from marauding Arizonans, they will be withdrawn.

7. #7
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:54 pm, et said:

   The little green frog is not impressed.

8. #8
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:56 pm, RedDog said:

   Mr. President. This is what my friend thinks of your border initiative:

   http://criticalbiomass.freeblog.hu/files/2010/2/polar-bear-poop.jpg

9. #9
   On May 25th, 2010 at 3:59 pm, RedDog said:

   I called out the Bush administration and Republicans countless times when they used border security as a campaign ploy and performed Get Tough Theater only to flake out on systemic immigration enforcement reform — and then drop the shamnesty shoe.

   This is no different. Both political parties in Washington reek on the issue.

   Boom goes the dynamite…..

10. #10
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:01 pm, publiuswarmac9999 said:

    Which side of the border will they be on? The obamanite progressives prefer Mexico to America. Maybe the Democrats will cheer again when US soldiers are shot in the back.

    How many will actually be in Arizona? 1 part time while the rest will be where they can do the least to help with border security. I note that the 1200 is not the actual number to be sent but a for publicity number.

    Will La Raza and SEIU be supervising? Count on it!!! This, of course, will be interesting as the racist La Raza and the socialist SEIU thugs are boycotting Arizona.

11. #11
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:02 pm, flmom said:

    Maybe we need to ask Calderon back for another visit and ask his opinion on this. I’m sure Obama TOTUS will have a good explanation.

12. #12
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:03 pm, bjc said:

    *He probably got the idea from McCain, the original advocacy pimp for illegal alien amnesty; It’s all smoke and mirrors; If he were truly serious(never gonna happen), he would just get them to self-deport through demagnetizing:
    -mandatory E-Verify for any type of earnings
    -no entitlements without proof of citizenship, and that includes schooling

13. #13
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:05 pm, et said:

    Will these troops be used to protect Arizona or to funnel illegals to Arizona?

14. #14
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:10 pm, bjc said:

    *If the GOP had any sense of the public’s long running sentiment on the issue of illegal aliens overrunning our country, they would add a plank to their platform leading up to the November elections taking amnesty completely off the table, but instead they are listening to Karl Rove and Newt Gingrich; Now there’s a losing proposition for ya!

15. #15
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:11 pm, Truesoldier said:

    I remeber when Clinton did his get tough on illegal immigration dance in the mid 90′s when I was in the military. Our unit was told that we were one that was chosen to participate and at first we felt this was a good thing. Till we got the mission briefing and discovered that all we would be doing is trianing exercises near the border to deter trafficking routes. We did not know ow we were going to deter the traffickers seeing that we were not even going to have any ammo for our weapons. In the end it got cancelled (and we were truly thankful for that).

16. #16
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:15 pm, publiuswarmac9999 said:

    TrueSoldier: I suspect that a similar game will be played and it will be up to the American citizens to report it to something other than the leftist media. The word will get it but only if we stay the course and keep pushing the word.

17. #17
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:16 pm, cheapseat said:

    Instead of stimulating teachers union babysitters, stimulate unemployed welfare folks to get to the Mexican border and report violations, or get a real job by next month. With as many welfare queens as we have and as many permanently unemployed slugs as we have, you could stretch these cretins every five feet across both the Mexican and the Canadian border. Roosevelt called it something pithy, and I’m sure the One can come up with a clever soundbite, but the truth is the gubmint pays these people to sit on their (_!_) and we ought to have them sit on their (_!_) along the Mexican and Canadian border.

18. #18
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:17 pm, publiuswarmac9999 said:

    As far as the GOP is concerned, the RINOs have held positions of power for far too long. Time for the likes of McCain to be on the sidelines as he is an embarrassing leftist trying to masquerade as a centrist. We have a bunch of these types around the country but at least they are known for who and what they are.

19. #19
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:18 pm, southsideironworks said:

    $500mil, great! $480 mil for maps and water cisterns along the route, $20 mil for the marching band.

20. #20
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:25 pm, RedDog said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:18 pm, southsideironworks said:
    $500mil, great! $480 mil for maps and water cisterns along the route, $20 mil for the marching band.

    No maps. Garmin GPSs…. and golf cart shuttles, sun bonnets, sun block, BBQ goat, nap stations. I can see this is going to be a big ‘effin deal. Much more difficult than I expected.

21. #21
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:28 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    While I generally oppose eminent domain confiscation of private land, I’d be all in favor of the Government seizing the border region and setting it up as a live-fire gunnery range for the AC-130 gunships and other platforms.

22. #22
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:32 pm, Ragspierre said:

    According to reports and the word of Gov. Brewer herself, her several letters and calls to the WH have gone without the courtesy of a response.

23. #23
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:34 pm, Ragspierre said:

    I’d be all in favor of the Government seizing the border region and setting it up as a live-fire gunnery range for the AC-130 gunships and other platforms.

    Very poor visuals…remember The Hiway Of Death in Kuwait, and the price we paid for killing thugs toooooo successfully…

24. #24
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:37 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:11 pm, Truesoldier said:

    I remeber when Clinton did his get tough on illegal immigration dance in the mid 90’s when I was in the military. Our unit was told that we were one that was chosen to participate and at first we felt this was a good thing. Till we got the mission briefing and discovered that all we would be doing is trianing exercises near the border to deter trafficking routes. We did not know ow we were going to deter the traffickers seeing that we were not even going to have any ammo for our weapons. In the end it got cancelled (and we were truly thankful for that).

    how about some joint live fire exercises along the known routes!! Just sayin…

25. #25
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:38 pm, spaceycakes said:

    remember The Hiway Of Death in Kuwait

    I do. And it was awesome.

26. #26
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:41 pm, 24Klady said:

    MM – every single word you wrote is golden. Thank you.

    I’m so sick of this mess and get no response from any congresscritter I’m still calling and writing about the subject. It’s funny though, my e-mail inbox is full of people just screaming about the border and the phantom number of illegals in this country they keep touting in the media. Even my more liberal friends and relatives have finally awakened to the fact we have brutal crime and American deaths we can thank those people for that are hiding in the shadows.

27. #27
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Very poor visuals…remember The Hiway Of Death in Kuwait, and the price we paid for killing thugs toooooo successfully…

    Hey, I’m not saying to target anyone! But post lots of “Danger – Stay Out” signs, and schedule use of the range frequently for random days at random times.

28. #28
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:45 pm, Ignatius Reilly said:

    The problem with this forum is that after your read MM’s commentary there is often just not that much left to say. “Kabuki theater”…that says it all.

29. #29
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:45 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    remember The Hiway Of Death in Kuwait
    I do. And it was awesome.

    I had the awesome pleasure of watching
    Spectre pounding the PDF Headquarters during “Just beCause”.

30. #30
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:47 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    Does anyone know if the president has the authority to usurp a state governor’s command of that state’s National Guard if not used in a war footing? It just does not sound correct but I do not know much about the NG.

31. #31
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:48 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:37 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    how about some joint live fire exercises along the known routes!! Just sayin…

    Just as long as it isn’t a JLF with the Mexican Army…God only knows whose side they will be on, on any given day.

32. #32
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:49 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm, Dexter Alarius said: Hey, I’m not saying to target anyone! But post lots of “Danger – Stay Out” signs, and schedule use of the range frequently for random days at random times.

    Land mines would work better. The psychological threat would do most of the work.

33. #33
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:50 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:43 pm, Dexter Alarius said:
    Hey, I’m not saying to target anyone! But post lots of “Danger – Stay Out” signs, and schedule use of the range frequently for random days at random times.

    The only problem is I could very easily see the Mexican Drug Cartels force marching a bunch of poor Mexicans into the danger zone and then report it to the liberal media so they can put pictures of dead women and children on the 5 o’clock news and blame our military for it.

34. #34
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:53 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    The only problem is I could very easily see the Mexican Drug Cartels force marching a bunch of poor Mexicans into the danger zone and then report it to the liberal media so they can put pictures of dead women and children on the 5 o’clock news and blame our military for it.

    Ah. The ‘Palistinian Method’.
    I hadn’t considered that. Good point.

35. #35
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:57 pm, ThunderHawkk said:

    This plan is as fake as a Chappaquiddick neck brace. I don’t buy it.

36. #36
    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:58 pm, old trooper said:

    OK then. If the National Guard was not sent to secure the border are they there to depose the Arizona State Government and declare Martial Law?

37. #37
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:06 pm, Flyoverman said:

    The units will be laundry and bath, medical, quartermaster supply, and transportation units to assist the “migrants” on their way north.

38. #38
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:07 pm, SHoward said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:58 pm, old trooper said:

    That’s an interesting point. Is there any possibility that they will be sent not to stop illegals from coming in, but to keep Arizonans from keeping them out?

39. #39
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:07 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords also said in a statement released Tuesday that President Barack Obama will request $500 million in funding for border security.

    $500 million is a rounding error for the “Stimulus Bill”.
    Priorities?

40. #40
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:10 pm, Hangfire said:

    Hey, Barack!!! What’s your exit strategy?

41. #41
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:11 pm, Hangfire said:

    When the troops come home, which country will we leave in charge?

42. #42
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:13 pm, 24Klady said:

    What happens when those cute little jeeps with mounted machine guns come rolling through from Mexico? Or the flyovers in helicopters? Inquiring minds want to know?

43. #43
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:17 pm, Hangfire said:

    If Mexico is so great, why aren’t we buying all of our foreign oil from them? No discounts for the oppressive gringos, eh?

44. #44
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:18 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:13 pm, 24Klady said:

    What happens when those cute little jeeps with mounted machine guns come rolling through from Mexico? Or the flyovers in helicopters? Inquiring minds want to know?

    If the troops have their way

45. #45
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:21 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    1. Build the Fence

    Ensure that an interlocking surveillance camera system is installed along the border by July 1, 2010.
    Ensure that the border fence construction is completed by July 1, 2010.

46. #46
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:21 pm, John Deaux said:

    Out of curiousity, isn’t the National Guard under the command of the governor?

47. #47
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:25 pm, 24Klady said:

    John Deaux
    Can the NG not be deployed for natural/national disasters? If so, our border states qualify. But, I thought the state governors had to specifically ask for the Guard.

48. #48
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:26 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    Only 1,200 National Guard troops?

    How about 23,000?

    Securing our borders must be our top priority and has reached the level of a national emergency.

    I support the $3 billion the Senate has voted for border security. This money will train and deploy 23,000 more agents, add four drone planes, build 700 miles of fence and 300 miles of vehicle barriers, and put up 105 radar and camera towers. This money will turn “catch and release” into “catch and detain” of those entering illegally, and crack down on those who overstay their visas.
    In this age of terror, immigration is not only an economic issue, but also a national security issue. Those caught trying to enter illegally must be detained, processed, and deported. As Governor, I ordered my state troopers to work with the Department of Homeland Security to arrest illegals and enforce federal immigration law.
    I oppose and will never allow amnesty. I opposed the amnesty President Bush and Senator McCain tried to ram through Congress this summer, and opposed the misnamed DREAM Act, which would have put us on the slippery slope to amnesty for all.
    I oppose and will not tolerate sanctuaries for illegals. The federal government must crack down on rogue cities that willfully undermine our economy and national security.
    I oppose giving driver’s licenses to illegals and supports legislation to prevent states from doing so. In 2005, I signed legislation that prevents illegals in Arkansas from getting driver’s licenses.
    I will stop punishing cities which try to enforce our laws and protect the economic well-being, physical safety, and quality of life of their citizens.
    I oppose and will not tolerate employers who hire illegals. They must be punished with fines and penalties so large that they will see it is not worth the risk.
    I oppose the economic integration of North America that would create open borders among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. I will never yield one iota or one inch of our sovereignty.
    I will take our country back for those who belong here. No open borders, no amnesty, no sanctuary, no false Social Security numbers, no driver’s licenses for illegals.

49. #49
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:28 pm, Virginia Patriot said:

    We shoud also be skeptical of the noises Sen. McCain is making regarding border security lately. He just wants us to believe they are securing the border so he can move forward on amnesty. You can include Kyl, Cornyn, and too many other GOP Senators in that group.

50. #50
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:37 pm, 24Klady said:

    Flyoverman,
    Loved the link – I want one, pweeeze. My little handguns just don’t have that kind of punch.

    1200 troops are not enough to even secure CA (& they have partial fencing across part of it).

51. #51
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:54 pm, Ragspierre said:

    Ah. The ‘Palistinian Method’.
    I hadn’t considered that. Good point.

    I would have tied it to MSNBC…but that might be tooo harsh.

    Actually, I think you could do a lot with illumination rounds and some of the non-lethal stand-off toys we’re supposed to be spending LOTS of money on, but I keep seeing day-light runs of packed pick-ups that civilians with game cameras capture, so maybe this isn’t rocket science.

52. #52
    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:54 pm, Truesoldier said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 5:37 pm, 24Klady said:
    1200 troops are not enough to even secure CA (& they have partial fencing across part of it).

    One thing that most people forget when they hear troop numbers is that the majority of that number are support troops not actual combat troops.

53. #53
    On May 25th, 2010 at 6:16 pm, Sniper One said:

    “1,200 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to improve border security”

    So are those 1,200 going to be turning away illegals? Or helping then cross in to New Mexico or California instead of Arizona?

54. #54
    On May 25th, 2010 at 6:17 pm, swede said:

    Virginia Patriot said:
    We shoud also be skeptical of the noises Sen. McCain is making regarding border security lately.

    I’m not skeptical. That would imply the possibility that he is sincere, but I doubt it. I am certain. It is absolute BS.

55. #55
    On May 25th, 2010 at 6:25 pm, rambler said:

    Bho had to do something before he started to look stupid…. and we all know how difficult that has been for him.

56. #56
    On May 25th, 2010 at 6:27 pm, rambler said:

    Bho belongs in Chicago. He never should have left!

57. #57
    On May 25th, 2010 at 6:46 pm, Arnold said:

    Apropos bjc’s comment (#15):

    Would there be any benefit for the Republican Party to take their 2012 convention to Arizona?

58. #58
    On May 25th, 2010 at 6:52 pm, swede said:

    The Obama administration plans to announce Tuesday that it will send as many as 1,200 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to improve border security

    “as many as 1200…” I’m guessing means significantly less. With a little simple math that would be right around one weekend warrior for every two miles of border. Shock and awe it ain’t.

    $500 million for what? More symbolic crap trying to appease the majority he knows opposes him on this. Is it for fence? Equipment? Technology? More likely a welcome center with rest rooms and refreshments for the weary intruders.

59. #59
    On May 25th, 2010 at 6:53 pm, 24Klady said:

    Truesoldier
    Seems Sen. Kyl said that this was BS and that the troops could all end up in desk jobs.

    Arnold, believe they’ve already announced the RNC will convention in FL. AZ would have been my choice – if I were a big enough spender to warrant being appointed a delegate. Since I’m now considered a wayward child by the party I don’t see that happening.

60. #60
    On May 25th, 2010 at 7:11 pm, jrgdds said:

    George Carlin’s Solution :

    The best way to stop Using so much gas is to deport 11 million illegal immigrants! That would be 11 million less people using our gas. The price of gas would come down.

    Bring our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan to guard the border. When they catch an illegal immigrant crossing the border, hand him a canteen, rifle and some ammo and ship him to Iraq. Tell him if he wants to come to America then he must serve a tour in the military. Give him a soldier’s pay while he’s there and tax him on it. After his tour, he will be allowed to become a citizen since he defended this country. He will also be registered to be taxed and be a legal patriot.

    This option will probably deter illegal immigration and provide a solution for the needed troops in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the illegal aliens trying to make a better life for themselves. If they refuse to serve and become a patriot, ship them to Iraq or Afghanistan anyway, without the canteen, rifle or ammo. Problem solved.

61. #61
    On May 25th, 2010 at 7:38 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Smoke and mirrors!! Obama is in a snit fit over this issue and isn’t about to tell Governor Brewer anything. He is such a doofus, I can’t believe he is POTUS! Seriously, he hasn’t a Presidential bone in his body. Just mafia-style corruption. He has no clue how to be classy and uphold the honor of the office. Even James Carville and Chris Matthews have criticized him lately. The honeymoon is definitely over. I want him gone!! NOW!! I am praying for impeachment over the Sestak thing. I know, dream on.

62. #62
    On May 25th, 2010 at 7:39 pm, laser9999999 said:

    Additionally, the Government of Mexico expects that National Guard personnel will strengthen US operations in the fight against transnational organized crime that operates on both sides of our common border and that it will not, in accordance to its legal obligations, conduct activities directly linked to the enforcement of immigration laws.

    Say what?!

    Did I miss something? Did Obama bow to them, too?

63. #63
    On May 25th, 2010 at 7:41 pm, fuseman said:

    I wonder if the troops will have bullets in their guns

    some guardsmen won’t even have guns. doesn’t take much to realize that it’s only a matter of time before heavily armed drug cartels realize the profit in kidnapping guardsmen.

64. #64
    On May 25th, 2010 at 7:45 pm, docflash said:

    No habla espanol.That is my answer to Calderons letter.

65. #65
    On May 25th, 2010 at 7:51 pm, tarpon said:

    I wonder if Obama-Speak will put back the budgeted funds for the border fence he took away? Wasn’t it required by law to be built?

66. #66
    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:14 pm, flmom said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 4:02 pm, flmom said:
    Maybe we need to ask Calderon back for another visit and ask his opinion on this. I’m sure Obama TOTUS will have a good explanation.

    Gee, i wonder if Calderon reads this blog. I guess I need to keep my big mouth shut.

67. #67
    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm, swede said:

    Mexico trusts that this decision will help to channel additional US resources to enhance efforts to prevent the illegal flows of weapons and bulk cash into Mexico

    Psssst, Senior Presidente, I tell you seecret…AK 47′s don’t come from Amedica. Saright? Saright.

68. #68
    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:19 pm, Virginia Patriot said:

    We the People of the United States of America have the right to have our borders and our laws respected and enforced.
    If we wish to keep our representative Republic, and our rule of law, we must elect a Congress and President who WILL secure the borders and enforce the laws. The current bunch have made it clear they have no intention of doing so.

    If citizenship becomes meaningless, this will no longer be the United States of America.

69. #69
    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:28 pm, Ragspierre said:

    Additionally, the Government of Mexico expects that National Guard personnel will strengthen US operations in the fight against transnational organized crime that operates on both sides of our common border and that it will not, in accordance to its legal obligations, conduct activities directly linked to the enforcement of immigration laws.

    Can’t have that, can we? I mean, what would happen to the Mexican economy if it wasn’t getting those transfers from illegals in the U.S….???

70. #70
    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:30 pm, Ragspierre said:

    As Hugh Hewitt pointed out, 1200 people, working 8 hr. shifts, is 400 people on the job at any given time…under optimum conditions.

71. #71
    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:55 pm, Freddy said:

    After watching the Mexican pres in action for the last week or so I have come to the conclusion he is completely incompetant in his job.

    It is only a matter of time until the Mexican government completely fails. Then, we will have to deal with an absurd refugee issue.

72. #72
    On May 25th, 2010 at 9:20 pm, swede said:

    As Hugh Hewitt pointed out, 1200 people, working 8 hr. shifts, is 400 people on the job at any given time…under optimum conditions.

    Which comes to one Weekend Warrior – not trained for border patrol – for every five miles of border. Underwhelming force.

73. #73
    On May 25th, 2010 at 9:41 pm, bjc said:

    *Good one on Sen. Sessions; He has never wavered on this issue, and a large majority of the citizens are right there with him; We must continue to press our elected officials at all levels to solve this problem once and for all sans amnesty, and we must remove from office in November as many of these rat bastard advocacy pimps for illegal alien amnesty as possible, starting with John McCain!

74. #74
    On May 25th, 2010 at 9:49 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:55 pm, Freddy said:

    After watching the Mexican pres in action for the last week or so I have come to the conclusion he is completely incompetant in his job.

    It is only a matter of time until the Mexican government completely fails. Then, we will have to deal with an absurd refugee issue.

    something like this you mean??

    http://www.anunews.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/aa-Dees-Mexican-invasion-of-US.jpg

75. #75
    On May 25th, 2010 at 9:51 pm, Azygos said:

    Hey, I’m not saying to target anyone! But post lots of “Danger – Stay Out” signs, and schedule use of the range frequently for random days at random times.

    Look up the Goldwater range, they are already overrunning it. Before missions they have to do sweeps to see if anyone is on the range.

    As for guns flowing from the USA what a bunch of crap and they know it. Why buy a $1700 dollar M4 when you can pick up a $50 dollar AK from china? If I remember correctly they could only trace about 15% of the guns, and it was 80% of the guns they were able to trace that came from the USA. Someone please correct me if I am misinformed.

76. #76
    On May 25th, 2010 at 9:59 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 9:20 pm, swede said:

    As Hugh Hewitt pointed out, 1200 people, working 8 hr. shifts, is 400 people on the job at any given time…under optimum conditions.

    Which comes to one Weekend Warrior – not trained for border patrol – for every five miles of border.

    1) There have been no “Weekend Warriors” since the advent of the old CAPSTONE program in the late 1970′s. There are no reservists. Some soliders are part time.

    2) These personnel do not merit being insulted by being reffered to as “Weekend Warriors.”

    3) If you can recon patrol, combat patrol, route recon, and conduct an ambush patrol, you can patrol a border.

    4) If any member of the military who was ever deployed to the field worked an eight hour shift they’d be the first.

    5) Don’t forget the force multipliers.

    6) They are augmenting folks already out there. They have to augment since they do not have the authority to arrest.

77. #77
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:04 pm, Ty85719 said:

    The Mexican army commonly “patrols” along the border – however, they work for and with the cartels. Dozens of videos and photos have documented their intrusions onto US territory, as well as smuggling operations. Calderon is a hypocritical slime ball who refuses to take any accountability.

    Former AZ governor Janet Napolitano ran on a “tough” border security platform as well – needless to say, she was completely hypocritical and 2-faced.

78. #78
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:07 pm, madmonkphotog said:

    Well, John McVain just confirmed on Greta what others and I observed today. After confronting BHO this afternoon on border security, the announcement of 1,200 national guard troops was made. However, McVain stated he and John Kyl had asked for 6,000 but got 1,200. Also, the senators found out through the media, not in person or by any other correspondence. How cowardly of BHO, but we’ve known he has no spine.

79. #79
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:12 pm, rfjjulie said:

    You know, I have never wanted to emulate a libtard and hang an effigy, but you know what?

    Additionally, the Government of Mexico expects that National Guard personnel will strengthen US operations in the fight against transnational organized crime that operates on both sides of our common border and that it will not, in accordance to its legal obligations, conduct activities directly linked to the enforcement of immigration laws.

    PBO and this idiot Calderon are really starting to piss me off.

80. #80
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:33 pm, Virginia Patriot said:

    Probably went something like this:

    Owebowmao:
    “I need your help on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, you know, amnesty.”

    McCain (Kyl,etc.):
    “We’ll never get the rubes to go for it unless we fool them into thinking we’re going to secure the border. I’m going to lose my seat and who’s going to help you then?”

    Voila, National Guard to the border.

    Without authority to stop anyone.

81. #81
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:37 pm, mattymatt10 said:

    As noted, we need to watch what he’s doing with his other hand. There’s always something more going on.

    And isn’t there anyone, anywhere with a bully pulpit and the stones to tell Mexico to STFU and mind it’s own business?

82. #82
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:39 pm, txvet2 said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 8:55 pm, Freddy said:

    It is only a matter of time until the Mexican government completely fails.

    How will you be able to tell?

83. #83
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:46 pm, jamesgreenidge said:

    On May 25th, 2010 at 9:49 pm, tiredofit08 said:
    

    It is only a matter of time until the Mexican government completely fails. Then, we will have to deal with an absurd refugee issue.

    something like this you mean??

    http://www.anunews.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/aa-Dees-Mexican-invasion-of-US.jpg

    That might look amusing, but one massive Cuban Mario boatlift/Hatii boatpeople type influx of aliens (which no U.S. guards will fire upon as they streamed past them like the land-claiming hoards from our Homestead Act) would destroy the demographics of the southwestern states and seal the fate of conservatism here forever — not to mention incite terrible black-brown race wars over jobs in every state. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Mex gov’t or powers-that-be there are planning such a silent “D-Day” midnight mass invasion to throw our elections and “gringo” culture. So no, I can’t laugh at a worst nightmare that already seems on a roll.

    James Greenidge
    Queens NY

84. #84
    On May 25th, 2010 at 10:54 pm, Vntnrse said:

    All y’all are wrong! The troops will not be there to assist Border Patrol! They’ll will be there to keep Border Patrol from doing ANYTHING!

85. #85
    On May 25th, 2010 at 11:14 pm, Terry_Jim said:

    Soldiers as political props. Lovely.
    You will see various CTD Democrats(circling the drain- electorily, that is) visiting the troops before Nov.2nd.
    That is the only purpose of this.
    They will be as useful as the unarmed Guardsmen with EMPTY rifles were patrolling airports across the country after 9/11.
    I would like to be wrong, but I would bet a large sum that these soldiers will have NO bullets, NO permission to do anything but pass out water and food to struggling illegal immigrants.
    Look also for coordination between Obama and Calderon, so that the drug traffic goes elsewhere, and anyone caught at the border will be sympathetic characters, starving Moms and Dads and Kids,”just looking for an opportunity to do the work Americans won’t do.”
    If they lift a finger to stop anyone, they will also have to watch their backs from the 5th column of illegals and sympathisers that are protesting against secure borders.

86. #86
    On May 25th, 2010 at 11:28 pm, Virginia Patriot said:

    There can be no national security without border security AND interior enforcement.

    http://www.jihadwatch.org/2010/05/jihadis-crossing-into-us-from-mexico.html

87. #87
    On May 25th, 2010 at 11:46 pm, dcbprime said:

    …additional US resources to enhance efforts to prevent the illegal flows of weapons and bulk cash into Mexico…

    How, pray tell, are they to do that?

    Oh, yeah. By capturing the ones carting that stuff from the US, and take that it from them before sending them to their legal home.

    Hmmm. if only there was a procedure in place that would grant enforcement power to the troops.

88. #88
    On May 26th, 2010 at 12:53 am, LSmith said:

    Clearly, BHO does not intend to use the Guard top participate in any law enforcement duties. While the Posse Comitatus Act does not allow the Guard to participate in law enforcement duties (although there are exceptions that have been implemented, by law, by Presidential order, or Congressional authorization), does anyone believe that BHO will allow the Guard to participate in law enforcement duties, much less allow them al to be armed, for fear of frightening the poor illegals or worse – actually deterring them? Or most important – for fear of offending our peaceful, tolerant, model of human rights neighbors to the south, or the NGOs or various border and illegal alien advocacy groups.

    According to the activities listed in the full Yahoo News/AP story, the troops will provide support for the following:
    

    intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support, analysis and training, and support efforts to block drug trafficking.

    Also:
    

    The administration’s plans appear to use Guard troops only in a supporting role, according to the military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the details were still being worked out. Some of the troops will be armed, but others will not.

    Finally:
    

    Cecilia Munoz, White House director of intergovernmental affairs, told a group of Spanish-language reporters Tuesday that the National Guard troops would not deal directly with migrants.

    Little more than smoke n’ mirrors by the masters to make it appear they are really doing something…or that they really care.

89. #89
    On May 26th, 2010 at 2:21 am, JamieD said:

    On May 26th, 2010 at 12:53 am, LSmith said:

    Clearly, BHO does not intend to use the Guard top participate in any law enforcement duties.

    How about using them in their intended capacity and stop the invasion?

90. #90
    On May 26th, 2010 at 8:31 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    When J-No Napolitano was our Governor she pulled the same stunt-National Guard to the border to maintain the trucks and equipment they maintained at their home armory. All smoke and mirrors and nothing else. If McVain is anywhere near this you need snake repellent.

    Virginia Patriot said:
    If citizenship becomes meaningless, this will no longer be the United States of America.

    The United States being meaningless is pretty much what the We Are the World crowd is all about. Between “Comprehensive Immigration Reform” and registering felons to vote they are going for a knock-out punch.

91. #91
    On May 26th, 2010 at 8:53 am, John Deaux said:

    will help to channel additional US resources to enhance efforts to prevent the illegal flows of weapons and bulk cash into Mexico

    They’re shutting down the money transfers from Wal-Mart?!

    Somebody has finally realized that those remittances are hurting our economy.

    /sarc (just in case)

92. #92
    On May 26th, 2010 at 9:04 am, birdlady79 said:

    I Took the Red Pill – I am sorry, but I just can’t let your post go by without commenting – as an Arkansan who lived under Huckabee as gov., let’s see – he endorsed and fought for (successfully) Medicaid to pay for prenatal expenses for illegals – his justification? Well, the child that would be born would be a US citizen. Additionally, I obviously “drank a different Jesus juice” because I, as well as most Arkansans were, and are, against providing illegals with in-state tuition – he approved of it. Thankfully, our DEMOCRAT controlled legislature voted it down. Please do not believe a word that man says about illegal immigration – oh, yea, and he was quite proud of his accomplishment of bringing a Mexican embassy to Little Rock – funded in part by the State of Arkansas.

93. #93
    On May 26th, 2010 at 9:07 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    President Barack Obama battled with Senate Republicans in a tense closed-door meeting Tuesday, facing tough criticism from his GOP adversaries — including John (Johnny-come-lately) McCain — on issues ranging from health care to border security.

    Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37746.html#ixzz0p2Yefz7o

    Well at least open-borders Johnny-come-lately John McCain did not refer to Bambi as Barack HUSSEIN Obama.

94. #94
    On May 26th, 2010 at 9:12 am, iamsaved said:

    Kabuki Theater starring the Kamikaze President, Barack Obama.

    “Damn the polls, full speed ahead” to socialism and world governance.

95. #95
    On May 26th, 2010 at 9:17 am, BOB said:

    On May 26th, 2010 at 9:04 am, birdlady79 said:
    I Took the Red Pill – I am sorry, but I just can’t let your post go by without commenting – as an Arkansan who lived under Huckabee as gov., let’s see – he endorsed and fought for (successfully) Medicaid to pay for prenatal expenses for illegals – his justification? Well, the child that would be born would be a US citizen. Additionally, I obviously “drank a different Jesus juice” because I, as well as most Arkansans were, and are, against providing illegals with in-state tuition – he approved of it. Thankfully, our DEMOCRAT controlled legislature voted it down. Please do not believe a word that man says about illegal immigration – oh, yea, and he was quite proud of his accomplishment of bringing a Mexican embassy to Little Rock – funded in part by the State of Arkansas.

    Don’t be too hard on the Huckster, Mexico does pay 1 dollar/yr. for the prime Arkansas office space they occupy.

    Wouldn’t want Mexico to not have a place to train illegals on how to milk the welfare system and avoid deportation now would we?

    Governor Mike Beebe has also never met an illegal alien he didn’t like.

    One thing for sure, Arkansas won’t be getting the Arizona illegal alien bill.

96. #96
    On May 26th, 2010 at 9:19 am, swede said:

    Flyoverman said:

    I appologize – I should have known the weekend warrior reference was out of line, but I still maintain “as many as (meaning less than) 1200″ is like peeing on a forrest fire. A few Guardsmen and some pocket change to address a major national security threat.

    And what would happen to $500 million sent to Democrat districts (ala Gabrielle Gifford) without specific guidelines on what “border control” purpose it is to be used for? It’s a rhetorical question, you know the answer. Should not funding be directed to Immigration Enforcement for specific needs?

    Barry knows the majority favors border security – this is nothing but pandering to the majority and a pretense that there is some sort of resolve to do something about it – immediately following his statement that Arizona’s attempt to address illegal immigration is “misguided”.

97. #97
    On May 26th, 2010 at 9:27 am, RedDog said:

    …help to channel additional US resources to enhance efforts to prevent the illegal flows of weapons and bulk cash into Mexico…

    Hey Mehheeko: Chavez is getting weapons to your thugs along with the corruped Mehhekan military (which buys from US manufacturers and military). Get your facts straight then go take a siesta or better yet – police your own country!

98. #98
    On May 26th, 2010 at 10:11 am, katablog said:

    Beam me up Scotty! I’m now certain there isn’t one sane person in our US Government.

99. #99
    On May 26th, 2010 at 11:34 am, misterbee241 said:

    If Calderon doesnt want US troops on the border them I’m sure they wont get there. Btw – that picture of Baracki is down right scary.

100. #100
     On May 26th, 2010 at 11:48 am, Gorebot said:

     In regard to the BP oil spill, I read yesterday that Obambi said in exasperation “Plug the damn hole”.

     To which the obvious response is: “Hey, you *#$*!*’ing twit, that’s what we’ve been screaming at you to do at the border ever since you set foot in White House!!!!!”

     Beyond f’ing gall. Makes the blood boil.