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46. I don't disagree with that

Thu Jan 18, 2024, 07:42 AM

Jan 2024

My point is this is a mulit-pronged slow motion humanitarian disaster. Certainly made worse by the Texas Governor, but the underlying issues are not caused by him.

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When It's Sure To Happen Sooner Or Later, Sooner Is Better The Magistrate Jan 2024 #1

Perfect answer! bluestarone Jan 2024 #2

What happens if the Texas Guard refuses to be federalized? Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #4

Well then maybe the FN SC might have to get off their asses and bluestarone Jan 2024 #6

Which way will the SC rule? And will Texas adhere to the ruling if not favorable? Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #9

Actually i believe they can only rule ONE way. bluestarone Jan 2024 #14

The PutinGOP would love a civil war. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #28

The SC did their job on Monday Polybius Jan 2024 #49

Then The Fat Is In The Fire, Sir The Magistrate Jan 2024 #7

I was afraid that might be the answer. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #8

It Would Be Regulars And Loyal Elements Of The Texas National Guard Against Treasonous Persons The Magistrate Jan 2024 #16

I hope you are right. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #21

If he activates them under Title 10 USC, then they are under the President's Command steelyboo Jan 2024 #22

Thank you for this information. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #25

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

Then court martials orangecrush Jan 2024 #11

Court marital Texas Rangers during an election year? Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #12

George Wallace orangecrush Jan 2024 #15

Of course I have been thinking about JFK right now. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #17

They Would Not Be Subject To Court-Martial The Magistrate Jan 2024 #24

Texas Rangers are a Division of State Police, which are not National Guard Elements that can be nationalized. In 24601 Jan 2024 #33

Yes I know that. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #34

Too much manufactured drama here. Scruffy1 Jan 2024 #47

They get arrested and face military court martial moonshinegnomie Jan 2024 #27

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

That should go over well in an election year. :( Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #32

Not sure how well that would go over with the public Polybius Jan 2024 #41

Drop 20 hueymahl Jan 2024 #42

I think Biden will handle this in a measured and smart way. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #45

They will not. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2024 #54

More importantly, who does the public side with? Polybius Jan 2024 #40

I wonder why Lincoln and JFK are coming to mind right now? Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #3

Don't forget Eisenhower Polybius Jan 2024 #50

Thanks. Yes I forgot about Gov Faubus needing some help following a Supreme Ct ruling. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #55

Paxton and Abbott are going to FAFO imo. brer cat Jan 2024 #5

Are Paxton and Abbott trying to set up Joe in an election year? Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #10

Yeah making it look like orangecrush Jan 2024 #13

Good point. brer cat Jan 2024 #18

Trying to force Joe into doing something. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #19

Your analysis orangecrush Jan 2024 #20

We can expect some dirty tricks this year from the GOP. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #23

There is NO DOUBT about this bluestarone Jan 2024 #26

We simply don't know what's gonna happen this year. Irish_Dem Jan 2024 #29

Agree. bluestarone Jan 2024 #30

Thanks orangecrush Jan 2024 #37

One thing is certain. Mr.Bill Jan 2024 #35

They are having their "show" moniss Jan 2024 #36

I don't know the lay of the "land" moniss Jan 2024 #38

It would be helpful if Mexico did their job hueymahl Jan 2024 #43

I've not seen an indication if this woman and her children were Mexican or not moniss Jan 2024 #44

I don't disagree with that hueymahl Jan 2024 #46

They were from Mexico - Saw it on a FB post last night. LeftInTX Jan 2024 #48

I believe it was Mexican authorities... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #52

I knew a guy from Texas, 45 years ago bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #51

Let them have their show... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #53