I was thinking about Wilmer McLean while reading about the escalating stand off between Texas and the United States government at Eagle Pass, Texas, following a U.S.
In Florida, DeSatan created a State Guard made up of mostly right-wing militia that can’t be federalized. This buffoon wants to take our tax money to use it to send this guard to Texas. Ugh!!!
What’s more troubling is that Abbott refused to allow Customs and Border Patrol guards to even observe the chaos Abbott is causing at the border, and the treatment of illegal’s crossing the border.
Will Abbott try to fight the federal government? Of course he will. Its history repeating itself from the times of segregation, when Governor Wallace of Alabama tried to block the University of Alabama from enrolling black students.
Of course, Wallace used the same “states right” logic being applied to immigration and slavery. Yet here we are in 2024. Has integration destroyed our nation? Has mixed marriages or minorities playing sports hurt this nation or teams? Of course not. Today, we take such action for granted today.
The issue isn’t whether immigrants are bad for this country. We have a shortage of talent both educated and uneducated (migrant work), as our workforce ages, and millions retire each year.
There’s a reason we have a labor shortage and the unemployment rate is at 3.5%. In a capitalistic mixed economy, full employment is at 4.0. Bottom line, we need immigration, especially with our debt at 130% of GDP and a deficit of $ 2 trillion a year.
We educate some of the best and brightest in the world, and sadly we send them packing after graduation because of our antiquated immigration laws. These people could be helping to create new technologies and scientific discoveries for America. Instead, they end up competing against US companies and end up working for our adversaries.
This is the same sedition that occurred at the beginning of the Civil War. It simply cannot stand! The President needs to federalize the Texas National Guard and any other state National Guard participating in this outrage.
"Nip it in the bud" is the right expression to use about unlawful acts by certain southern and southwestern states. I'd change the expression so that it says simply "Nip it in the bud RIGHT NOW." Otherwise it may be too little, too late. This nation has a constitution and a set of law that we all are expected to abide by. The nation must not allow even one rat to nibble away at that constitution or those laws.
like israel, the USA can only be destroyed from within, to blame the participants in this trailer is unfair, they are ignorant of history and anything going on outside of their 50 mile life experience. so who to put this on? politicians of the mega ilk, too many to name from abbott to cruz, johnson and countless others sitting in spheres of influence and power. Add the social media platforms, media companies without conscience fox, newsmax and dozens of others.
only answer is an overwhelming turnout in November 24 that throws the insurrectionists to the curb. this will either put an end of mega gop, paving the way for a new right of center party, or it will concentrate these maga into a fifth column america will need to overcome!
The timing of this might suggest they know the vote will stop or slow their movement, so they are planning to disrupt elections. Have a bad feeling this is happening and I hope we don’t respond too late like Jan 6
Back in 2011, I told a friend that there would be blood as I could see where Trump's remarks were going. Did I think it would come to this as he spewed his hate? No. As a citizen for 58 years, I fortunate not to be raised in a political environment.
The book written by Rachel Maddow "Prequel" talks about how close we came to become another Nazi country in the 1930th. If Huey Long had not been assassinated he may very well have become president instead of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A new co-worker heard me talk to our manager about the danger of a Trump presidency. She said exasperated "do you think Biden is any better??", we told her our view on Biden verses Trump and she was amazed. She told me her whole family (some college educated) believed that Biden had destroyed the economy, he was a pedophile and becoming senile, he had done nothing for the country. We told her that Fox was a rightwing propaganda station She asked us were we got our info and we told her to watch PBS, MSMBC and read up on Trump's reputation. She was upset that she had been lied to. This is the reason why Biden is neck on neck with Trump. The brainwashing on the right is a cancer that is spreading fast.
I am worried about another civil war. White supremacy is alive and well, especially n the south.
I agree that we need immigrants, there is a shortage of workers everywhere but the Dems have not made that clear.
It is unfortunate that Biden has ignored the immigration problem for 3 years, the new bill is too late and will not be passed by the house, Trump needs chaos at the border to blame Biden.
"It is unfortunate that Biden has ignored the immigration problem for 3 years". Basically, nothing has been done on immigration in 40 years, that's going back to Reagan's time as President. There is no political consensus and even less political will to pass serious immigration reform.
The Republicans won’t pass anything. Biden has begged for reform over and over THIS time, and in 2013 The Gang of Eight, composed of 4 Republicans and 4 Democrats, crafted a comprehensive immigration bill that covered all the bases. Our own John McCain was one of the Gang. So was Marco Rubio. Obama was POTUS, and was begging for reform THAT time. Guess what happened? NOTHING. Not a damn thing. Why? Because John Boehner, the Speaker, declared the bill DEAD ON ARRIVAL. Just like NOW.
Biden can’t unilaterally solve the border issue. It’s the job of Congress. And now, when the current border bill has been crafted, The Ghoul is shutting it down. The Ghoul had FOUR YEARS to solve the border issue, and he didn’t do it either. Now The Ghoul wants to RUN on the issue. And all of the toadies are falling in line.
The whole quagmire is fetid, disgusting, and un-American. Just like The Ghoul.
I agree Julie. I hope I wasn't implying there haven't been efforts, but it does take more than one party and just the President, so your "unilaterally solve the border issue" is so important. But people lose sight of this. Those here, or at least most of us, know which party is trying to do the work of the people by passing serious legislation and which party is trying to "prove" government can't work by trying to roadblock if not outright burn everything down. All one needs to do is look at Biden's accomplishments in his first 2 years vs. Trump's during his. Trump only passed tax reform for the ultra-rich and corporations. Biden and the D's have had many significant accomplishments - things that benefit everyone.
I hope Biden is vetting the crap out of the military, all paramilitary and security forces. If things “go south” minimizing desertion in the ranks is vital.
I had not heard this Eagle Pass move...truckers I hear/freedom caucus chaos again 🤦♀️will seek further information.
I personally know of more than two dozen who having voted Republican not only admit their mistake but will NOT vote for him again, I DO believe this election is as rigged as the last one claimed to be , people of alliance hands outstretched in salute , and the danger he possesses.
I do point out those southern states and that continued premise are the poorest , and pose great threat aligned as they are.
And I hope swiftly silenced. It is way past time to stop this nonsense!
Please stay safe those in the path and make this a 💙VOTE BLUE resolution💙
Nipped in the bud indeed. President Biden should make it clear that any intrusion of the National Guard of any other state will be considered an act of war and that sending any troops to Texas will demand that severe action be taken to stop this ASAP. It is not only his right but his duty.
Here is what Abbott is up against; “The Federal Government has broad constitutional powers in determining what aliens shall be admitted to the United States, the period they may remain, and regulation of their conduct before naturalization…
Under the Constitution, the states are granted no such powers.”— Takahashi v. Fish & Game Commission (1948)
This is the law and how Abbott is violating it. IMO he should be arrested and charged under the proper statute or whatever appropriate law which applies in this case.
I’m not going to opine on this dangerous situation, one amongst many. Instead, I want to thank Steve for his “nip it in bud” mention. It was the go to phrase for the perfectly named Barney Fife, Andy’s intrepid, fearless, and always at the ready deputy on the Andy Griffith Show.
That there is already a movie having been produced and will be in distribution shortly points to the magnitude and seriousness the topic needs to be considered. Watch the included trailer of "Civil War" twice, with the volume louder than usual, for the full effect. Then share the video with your family. All of them.
In Florida, DeSatan created a State Guard made up of mostly right-wing militia that can’t be federalized. This buffoon wants to take our tax money to use it to send this guard to Texas. Ugh!!!
What’s more troubling is that Abbott refused to allow Customs and Border Patrol guards to even observe the chaos Abbott is causing at the border, and the treatment of illegal’s crossing the border.
Will Abbott try to fight the federal government? Of course he will. Its history repeating itself from the times of segregation, when Governor Wallace of Alabama tried to block the University of Alabama from enrolling black students.
Of course, Wallace used the same “states right” logic being applied to immigration and slavery. Yet here we are in 2024. Has integration destroyed our nation? Has mixed marriages or minorities playing sports hurt this nation or teams? Of course not. Today, we take such action for granted today.
The issue isn’t whether immigrants are bad for this country. We have a shortage of talent both educated and uneducated (migrant work), as our workforce ages, and millions retire each year.
There’s a reason we have a labor shortage and the unemployment rate is at 3.5%. In a capitalistic mixed economy, full employment is at 4.0. Bottom line, we need immigration, especially with our debt at 130% of GDP and a deficit of $ 2 trillion a year.
We educate some of the best and brightest in the world, and sadly we send them packing after graduation because of our antiquated immigration laws. These people could be helping to create new technologies and scientific discoveries for America. Instead, they end up competing against US companies and end up working for our adversaries.
What’s wrong with this picture?
Spot on Robert 👍, the repugnantkins don’t seem to be able to see beyond the end of their noses.
Agree, it must be nipped in the bud! Abbott & Paxton are criminals!
Didn’t this all start because Biden sent in border agents to remove the “razor wire”?
As a native Texan, I am deeply ashamed of our politicians. They should be put up against the wall as traitors.
This is the same sedition that occurred at the beginning of the Civil War. It simply cannot stand! The President needs to federalize the Texas National Guard and any other state National Guard participating in this outrage.
"Nip it in the bud" is the right expression to use about unlawful acts by certain southern and southwestern states. I'd change the expression so that it says simply "Nip it in the bud RIGHT NOW." Otherwise it may be too little, too late. This nation has a constitution and a set of law that we all are expected to abide by. The nation must not allow even one rat to nibble away at that constitution or those laws.
If Biden intervenes here as he should his poll numbers will rise.
Most people hate Trump and our voices need to be heard.
like israel, the USA can only be destroyed from within, to blame the participants in this trailer is unfair, they are ignorant of history and anything going on outside of their 50 mile life experience. so who to put this on? politicians of the mega ilk, too many to name from abbott to cruz, johnson and countless others sitting in spheres of influence and power. Add the social media platforms, media companies without conscience fox, newsmax and dozens of others.
only answer is an overwhelming turnout in November 24 that throws the insurrectionists to the curb. this will either put an end of mega gop, paving the way for a new right of center party, or it will concentrate these maga into a fifth column america will need to overcome!
What a way to destroy a dream of 250 years
The timing of this might suggest they know the vote will stop or slow their movement, so they are planning to disrupt elections. Have a bad feeling this is happening and I hope we don’t respond too late like Jan 6
It takes strength of character to stand up for our Constitution and curb this now.
There is a YouTube channel US IMMIGRATION. Read the comments. Do not want to be alarmist, but there could be a “first shot” in Eagle Pass.
I would love for someone knowledgeable to game this out. How is the nation going to respond?
I live in Texas. These people are mobilizing.
Back in 2011, I told a friend that there would be blood as I could see where Trump's remarks were going. Did I think it would come to this as he spewed his hate? No. As a citizen for 58 years, I fortunate not to be raised in a political environment.
Are you saying the people around you are getting ready to fight?
Yes
Like your neighbors, or are they interlopers from national groups or other states?
I live surrounded by trump flags. And both. Go to YouTube channel US IMMIGRATION. Read the comments.
Who exactly are they planning to fight? Their neighbors who don't have Trump flags?
The more legal consequences that trump suffers, the more chaos he stimulates. He’s a dangerous man!
91 felonies and he needs to be removed from spewing his hate.
Steve, I’m sure Joe Biden knows who you are and respects you as we do. Please pay him a visit. Soon.
Word. I think the exact same way. Steve should be running the campaign.
I’ll second that.
Third.
The book written by Rachel Maddow "Prequel" talks about how close we came to become another Nazi country in the 1930th. If Huey Long had not been assassinated he may very well have become president instead of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A new co-worker heard me talk to our manager about the danger of a Trump presidency. She said exasperated "do you think Biden is any better??", we told her our view on Biden verses Trump and she was amazed. She told me her whole family (some college educated) believed that Biden had destroyed the economy, he was a pedophile and becoming senile, he had done nothing for the country. We told her that Fox was a rightwing propaganda station She asked us were we got our info and we told her to watch PBS, MSMBC and read up on Trump's reputation. She was upset that she had been lied to. This is the reason why Biden is neck on neck with Trump. The brainwashing on the right is a cancer that is spreading fast.
I am worried about another civil war. White supremacy is alive and well, especially n the south.
I agree that we need immigrants, there is a shortage of workers everywhere but the Dems have not made that clear.
It is unfortunate that Biden has ignored the immigration problem for 3 years, the new bill is too late and will not be passed by the house, Trump needs chaos at the border to blame Biden.
"It is unfortunate that Biden has ignored the immigration problem for 3 years". Basically, nothing has been done on immigration in 40 years, that's going back to Reagan's time as President. There is no political consensus and even less political will to pass serious immigration reform.
The Republicans won’t pass anything. Biden has begged for reform over and over THIS time, and in 2013 The Gang of Eight, composed of 4 Republicans and 4 Democrats, crafted a comprehensive immigration bill that covered all the bases. Our own John McCain was one of the Gang. So was Marco Rubio. Obama was POTUS, and was begging for reform THAT time. Guess what happened? NOTHING. Not a damn thing. Why? Because John Boehner, the Speaker, declared the bill DEAD ON ARRIVAL. Just like NOW.
Biden can’t unilaterally solve the border issue. It’s the job of Congress. And now, when the current border bill has been crafted, The Ghoul is shutting it down. The Ghoul had FOUR YEARS to solve the border issue, and he didn’t do it either. Now The Ghoul wants to RUN on the issue. And all of the toadies are falling in line.
The whole quagmire is fetid, disgusting, and un-American. Just like The Ghoul.
I agree Julie. I hope I wasn't implying there haven't been efforts, but it does take more than one party and just the President, so your "unilaterally solve the border issue" is so important. But people lose sight of this. Those here, or at least most of us, know which party is trying to do the work of the people by passing serious legislation and which party is trying to "prove" government can't work by trying to roadblock if not outright burn everything down. All one needs to do is look at Biden's accomplishments in his first 2 years vs. Trump's during his. Trump only passed tax reform for the ultra-rich and corporations. Biden and the D's have had many significant accomplishments - things that benefit everyone.
I hope Biden is vetting the crap out of the military, all paramilitary and security forces. If things “go south” minimizing desertion in the ranks is vital.
No I am not, Steve , answering your question.
I had not heard this Eagle Pass move...truckers I hear/freedom caucus chaos again 🤦♀️will seek further information.
I personally know of more than two dozen who having voted Republican not only admit their mistake but will NOT vote for him again, I DO believe this election is as rigged as the last one claimed to be , people of alliance hands outstretched in salute , and the danger he possesses.
I do point out those southern states and that continued premise are the poorest , and pose great threat aligned as they are.
And I hope swiftly silenced. It is way past time to stop this nonsense!
Please stay safe those in the path and make this a 💙VOTE BLUE resolution💙
Nipped in the bud indeed. President Biden should make it clear that any intrusion of the National Guard of any other state will be considered an act of war and that sending any troops to Texas will demand that severe action be taken to stop this ASAP. It is not only his right but his duty.
And arrest Abbott for war crimes, sedition.
Here is what Abbott is up against; “The Federal Government has broad constitutional powers in determining what aliens shall be admitted to the United States, the period they may remain, and regulation of their conduct before naturalization…
Under the Constitution, the states are granted no such powers.”— Takahashi v. Fish & Game Commission (1948)
This is the law and how Abbott is violating it. IMO he should be arrested and charged under the proper statute or whatever appropriate law which applies in this case.
And arrest Tom Paxton while they’re at it.
And also the Lieutenant Governor. All three are in this up to their corrupt/lying necks.
I’m not going to opine on this dangerous situation, one amongst many. Instead, I want to thank Steve for his “nip it in bud” mention. It was the go to phrase for the perfectly named Barney Fife, Andy’s intrepid, fearless, and always at the ready deputy on the Andy Griffith Show.
Nip. It. In. The. Bud. As per Barney.
That there is already a movie having been produced and will be in distribution shortly points to the magnitude and seriousness the topic needs to be considered. Watch the included trailer of "Civil War" twice, with the volume louder than usual, for the full effect. Then share the video with your family. All of them.