Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(112,154 posts)
Tue Aug 5, 2014, 12:38 PM Aug 2014

Rick Perry Goes On CNN To Make Absurd Claims Associating Immigrants To Terrorists

Governor Rick Perry went on CNN's State of the Union this week to gain more media exposure regarding his recent political theatrical stunts on the border crisis and immigration.

During the interview, host Candy Crowley put Perry on the spot on his decision to send the National Guard down to the border, and how people are saying Perry is only doing so out of personal motives to run for president again in 2016.

"And, Governor, to those who say that you're calling up of the National Guard in Texas is a part of your road to become president and to run for president again, your response is?" asked Crowley.

The question gave Perry the perfect opportunity to come up with one of his most absurd claims yet: Linking Central American child refugees and other immigrants to terrorists from South Asia.

More to the story and video at http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/15539/watch-rick-perry-goes-on-cnn-to-make-absurd-claims-associating-immigrants-to-terrorists .

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Rick Perry Goes On CNN To Make Absurd Claims Associating Immigrants To Terrorists (Original Post) TexasTowelie Aug 2014 OP
Terrorist fly into La Guardia and JFK, they don't cross the desert underpants Aug 2014 #1
Why does the Border Patrol signs include the message in Chinese? Hangingon Aug 2014 #2
Rick Perry is an embarrassment to Texas and the nation. Enthusiast Aug 2014 #3
As Texans are showing Rick Perry the Front Door, he is trying to come in the back door of America. DhhD Aug 2014 #4

underpants

(182,788 posts)
1. Terrorist fly into La Guardia and JFK, they don't cross the desert
Tue Aug 5, 2014, 01:03 PM
Aug 2014

And linking Hispanics or Latinos to Asians is pretty telling on (p)Rick's part.

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)
3. Rick Perry is an embarrassment to Texas and the nation.
Tue Aug 5, 2014, 03:29 PM
Aug 2014

The fact that he doesn't recognize what an embarrassment he is disqualifies him for both Governor and President. He's just plain dumb. Dumber than Bush.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Texas»Rick Perry Goes On CNN To...