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In reply to the discussion: Texas "physically barred" Border Patrol agents from trying to rescue migrants who drowned, federal officials say [View all]
machoneman
(4,128 posts)15. Forget the TX Nat'l Guard, they are under Abbott's thumb. Send in the U.S. Army with tanks and gunships. Destroy any...
....TX vehicles that don't withdraw, arrest all TX Rangers, Nat'l Guard and other TX law enforcement types at the border. This is Federal land too and they don't seem to get it. Better, arrest Abbott and his flunky, Paxson, as well.
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Texas "physically barred" Border Patrol agents from trying to rescue migrants who drowned, federal officials say [View all]
riversedge
Jan 2024
OP
Are these really American men watching a woman and children drown and doing nothing about it, and bragging about it?
Walleye
Jan 2024
#1
better yet. pull out nasa mission control. pull all military installations etc.
AllaN01Bear
Jan 2024
#13
Makes me wonder what the thought process is. You have a valid point. Welcome to DU
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2024
#80
Fuck the Guard, send in the 101st. There's desegregation-era precedent for it.
sir pball
Jan 2024
#37
Greg Abbott has finally figured out a way to have migrants killed with no consequences.
Lonestarblue
Jan 2024
#8
Forget the TX Nat'l Guard, they are under Abbott's thumb. Send in the U.S. Army with tanks and gunships. Destroy any...
machoneman
Jan 2024
#15
Abbott, Paxton, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unfortunately aren't up for re-election until 2026.
summer_in_TX
Jan 2024
#94
The worshipper of the fetus is the murderer of children. Talkin' to you, Abbott.
sinkingfeeling
Jan 2024
#29
Determine who issued the unlawful order and prosecute him under the UCMJ. n/t
malthaussen
Jan 2024
#30
I could get religious here and say what if that mother was Mary and one of those dead children was a modern day Jesus
kimbutgar
Jan 2024
#41
I thought they asked the SC, because the Texas national guard blocked them from their duties?
bluestarone
Jan 2024
#47
Yea you got that right!! Matter of fact, i saw a new movie coming this spring. CIVIL WAR.
bluestarone
Jan 2024
#58
Why do I dream of Abbott on the edge of the river and he forgets to lock his wheels...
cayugafalls
Jan 2024
#60
there should be criminal charges filed against anyone who prevented a rescue
prodigitalson
Jan 2024
#62
That was my reaction. I don't think there's a Delaware military department I'm not sure
Walleye
Jan 2024
#101
Kick....."Texas National Guard Denies Ignoring a Migrant's Call for Help" (Includes Video)
red dog 1
Jan 2024
#76
So the state of Texas is preventing Federal officers from doing their job. That sounds like an insurrection.
Chainfire
Jan 2024
#79
I think bloodthirsty is the correct word for these magas, deplorables is too weak anymore
Walleye
Jan 2024
#102
this is a violation of international law and the most un-christian thing to do
reymega life
Jan 2024
#88