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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]Polybius
(22,116 posts)49. I think that was about Abbott putting up razor wire
If they did to this case, I apologize. I hadn't heard.
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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