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In reply to the discussion: Texas defies federal threat to abandon border area, setting up legal showdown [View all]Irish_Dem
(79,440 posts)23. We can expect some dirty tricks this year from the GOP.
Trump and Putin are desperate. So is the GOP.
My spidey sense got activated on Paxton's recent stunts.
They are goading Biden.
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Texas defies federal threat to abandon border area, setting up legal showdown [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jan 2024
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Which way will the SC rule? And will Texas adhere to the ruling if not favorable?
Irish_Dem
Jan 2024
#9
It Would Be Regulars And Loyal Elements Of The Texas National Guard Against Treasonous Persons
The Magistrate
Jan 2024
#16
If he activates them under Title 10 USC, then they are under the President's Command
steelyboo
Jan 2024
#22
i always thought texas could be made into 4 smaller states . dont know if that could be done but id like to see it so.
AllaN01Bear
Jan 2024
#39
Texas Rangers are a Division of State Police, which are not National Guard Elements that can be nationalized. In
24601
Jan 2024
#33
Send in the U.S. Army! M-1 tanks, gunships, heavily armed soldiers. Run over the barriers and destroy any and all TX....
machoneman
Jan 2024
#31
Thanks. Yes I forgot about Gov Faubus needing some help following a Supreme Ct ruling.
Irish_Dem
Jan 2024
#55