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Obama’s border Kabuki: Don’t believe the hype; Update: Meddling Mexico dictates how U.S. should use its National Guard

By Michelle Malkin • May 25, 2010 03:34 PM

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The most glaring sign that President Obama’s announcement of border funding and National Guard troops is one big, phony charade? He apparently didn’t even bother to let the governor of besieged Arizona, Gov. Jan Brewer, know about it. Via Yahoo News:

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, an Arizona congresswoman 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.

Part of Giffords’ district borders Mexico.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s spokesman said the governor hadn’t been told of the move prior to her office being contacted by The Associated Press and had no immediate comment.

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.

The only thing worse than open-borders Obama exploiting our illegal immigration woes is open-borders Johnny-come-lately John McCain continuing to do the same.

Until politicians with proven integrity and commitment to securing this country against invasion step into the leadership vacuum, Arizona’s DIY policy on border security is the only trustworthy one:

Do It Yourself.

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Update: GOP Sen. Jeff Sessions responds:

U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement today regarding reports that President Obama plans to request funding for 1,200 National Guard troops to be sent to the U.S.–Mexico border:

“The only thing that matters is whether the president—the Chief Executive and the top law enforcement officer of the country—is personally committed to ending illegality at the border. Announcing and taking specific steps can be helpful, but only if it’s part of a determined and consistent effort to fix the problem. The president’s decision to send up to 1,200 troops to the border, while helpful, will not fix the problem. Indeed, it is less than a third of the troops ordered to the border by President Bush.

“Just days ago, members of President Obama’s administration gave Mexican President Felipe Calderón a standing ovation as Calderón proceeded to slander the state of Arizona for its efforts to protect its citizens. President Obama’s chief immigration officer, John Morton, announced that he might not enforce immigration crimes reported by Arizona officials. And, both the Attorney General and the Homeland Security Secretary have attacked the Arizona law, though they later admitted to having never actually read it.

“It is critical that President Obama make border security a true priority and send a clear signal that his administration is dedicated to consistently enforcing the rule of law. Sending National Guard troops to the border can be an important step in the right direction, but it should be followed with a commitment to vigorous worksite enforcement, full cooperation with state and local law enforcement officials, strong support for completion of the border fence, and all other necessary border measures. If these policies are resolutely done, the massive current illegality will be dramatically improved.”

Update: Mexico tells us how to police our border:

Regarding the Administration’s decision to send 1,200 National Guard servicemen to the US Southern border, the Government of 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, which provide organized crime with its firepower and its ability to corrupt.

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.

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#101

On May 26th, 2010 at 11:57 am, Sea_Dog said:

1200 Guardsmen to the border, $500M to the fight, yet the Justice Department is filing suit against Arizona. Mexico deploying the Guardsmen and Gifford going WooHee at the money. Kabuki theater at its best. Arizona needs some Black Panthers around to keep the Injustice Department and Eric (I never met a Radical Muslim I didn’t like) Holder away.
#102

On May 26th, 2010 at 12:00 pm, traveler49 said:

Maybe these National guardsmen can finally stem the flow of illegal guns flowing into Mexico.
#103

On May 26th, 2010 at 12:02 pm, Sea_Dog said:

I’m confused, was the incompetent handling of the oil spill supposed to mis-direct our attention from the incompetent handling of the illegal immigrant issue, or was the incompetent handling of the illegal immigrant issue supposed to mis-direct our attention from the incompetent handling of the oil spill? Or were they both supposed to mis-direct our attention from the Kagan nomination? Inquiring minds want to know!
#104

On May 26th, 2010 at 3:41 pm, Vntnrse said:

On May 26th, 2010 at 12:02 pm, Sea_Dog said:

No, all three are to mis-direct attention from vacations, payoffs from BP, $17000 a plate fund raisers, misappropriation of funds, etc, etc etc…
#105

On May 26th, 2010 at 4:03 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

the Government of 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

This would be laughable if our [insert feline reference here] of a president would actually not grovel before foreign leaders.
#106

On May 26th, 2010 at 4:59 pm, tiredofit08 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

and look at his new immigration package…what is conspicuously missing? Yep closing the anchor baby loophole…

http://hotair.com/archives/2007/12/06/huckabee-releases-immigration-plan/
#107

On May 26th, 2010 at 5:49 pm, thegreatbeast said:

A couple of queries: Will the Guardsmen be issued live ammunition and will they have everything they need to not only protect themselves but be victorious against any opposition they face? Will the Rules of Engagement allow commanders in the field the freedom of full latitude to react to any situation they might be presented with?
I’m truly concerned that this will just be another dog & pony show meant to distracr the rubes.
#108

On May 26th, 2010 at 6:08 pm, babiesgrandma said:

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.

Maybe they will be there to offer bottled water, and a nice place to rest during the heat of the day. Of course, the troops won’t be able to avoid the noonday sun, but let’s make sure everyone else is comfortable at the Greeting Station.
#109

On May 26th, 2010 at 8:34 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

So State Dept says they won’t be arresting illegals. WHO do they think is bringing in the drugs? The drugs just walk in by themselves? This is lunancy.
#110

On May 26th, 2010 at 9:26 pm, sgtmack said:

On May 26th, 2010 at 5:49 pm, thegreatbeast said:

A couple of queries: Will the Guardsmen be issued live ammunition and will they have everything they need to not only protect themselves but be victorious against any opposition they face? Will the Rules of Engagement allow commanders in the field the freedom of full latitude to react to any situation they might be presented with?
I’m truly concerned that this will just be another dog & pony show meant to distracr the rubes.

I would guess the same rules as always. Maybe ammo, maybe not. Only to be used in self defense, I.E., some one is shooting at you, you can maybe shoot back, if you can’t run away.

The troops will only provide recon and support. Support for whom, I haven’t heard yet. The might just go there, set up their equipment, and watch the illegals come across the border. Then go home. If the Border Patrol doesn’t have enough men to go pick the illegals up, no one will stop them from crossing.
#111

On May 26th, 2010 at 10:38 pm, almiller said:

Michelle called this one:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.0513d49acfc29bc63d3ee39de8bd3b71.dc1&show_article=1
#112

On May 28th, 2010 at 11:34 am, tiredofit08 said:

Griff Jenkins did an interview with a border rancher…very interesting…when asked about what barry should do he responded: quit worrying about the rights of those people (pointing south) and worry about the rights of Americans…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfNd9DCgAcE
#113

On June 18th, 2010 at 8:36 am, ITookTheRedPill said:

May 25, 2010

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, an Arizona congresswoman said.

It’s now June 18, 2010. Has even a single one of those 1,200 troops been sent to the U.S.-Mexico border to improve border security?

No.

Arizona won’t be getting troops.
Instead, they’ll be getting a lawsuit.