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Nevilledog

(51,023 posts)
Tue Jun 29, 2021, 03:12 PM Jun 2021

"The deployment will be paid for by a private donation." (Noem sending 50 NG to Texas) [View all]



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Kristi Noem has turned the SD National Guard into mercenaries for a political stunt.

This seems very wrong.

Kadia Goba
@kadiagoba
Gov. Kristi Noem is deploying 50 S. Dakota National Guard troops to the Texas-Mexico border in response to Texas Gov. Abbott's "request for help" with illegal border crossings.
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Is that legal? dhol82 Jun 2021 #1
Is that legal? dhol82 Jun 2021 #2
How is that even legal? nt Phoenix61 Jun 2021 #3
Eric prince SheltieLover Jun 2021 #4
Yeah, that can't be legal Mersky Jun 2021 #5
Almost certainly not legal. BGBD Jun 2021 #6
Regardless of funding, would they even have any jurisdiction at the border? Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2021 #7
That sounds so illegal. ananda Jun 2021 #8
Can just anyone rent South Dakota soldiers or is it just wealthy unnamed bigots who Atticus Jun 2021 #9
Apparently.....donor is from Tennessee Nevilledog Jun 2021 #10
I've got some mowing and tilling needing done, if that's the case. Hugin Jun 2021 #16
Can I rent a couple of National Guardsmen to escort me around Walmart? Midnight Writer Jun 2021 #11
Dear Gov. Noem gratuitous Jun 2021 #12
When the rate sheet comes in could you PM me a copy, gratuitous? Hugin Jun 2021 #17
Flashing in my mind: What would General Ike do in such a situation? rickyhall Jun 2021 #13
Googling a bit.....is that a non-profit?! Lars39 Jun 2021 #14
Have Gun, Will Travel. ret5hd Jun 2021 #15
Hell, Covid Kim is sending Iowa State Troopers to the border. rsdsharp Jun 2021 #18
Article: Billionaire GOP Mega-Donor Funds National Guard Mission to US-Mexico Border Nevilledog Jun 2021 #19
Iowa Governor Reynolds did same thing, except w/ state troopers.... IowaGuy Jun 2021 #20
Kristi Noem isn't fooling anyone - just making people angry and disgusted. crickets Jun 2021 #21
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