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May 25, 2010

Obama Deploying 1,200 National Guardsmen to the Border
— Ace

WeÂ’ve seen this movie before and it was dismal enough that IÂ’m not real excited about the sequel. As with so many things, itÂ’s a case of The One following BushÂ’s lead, making a show of border security in hopes of softening opposition to a comprehensive immigration bill in Congress. It almost certainly ainÂ’t happening this year, but half a bil for enforcement at least gives purple-district House Dems a talking point ahead of November.

I think Allah's right but wrong: This isn't a preamble to a new comprehensive POS effort. Or, well, it is, but... later.

This signals that Eric Holder has been given the go-ahead to take Arizona to court over its immigration enforcement law.

Put the needed political cover into place, first. Then claim "we're making real progress" and so we don't need Arizona's law. Then file suit.

Posted by: Ace at 05:28 PM | Comments (53)
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1 Seems like they're gonna have to do much more than just station troops to show real progress.

Posted by: mpur in Texas (kicking Mexico's ass since 1836) at May 25, 2010 05:31 PM (iBTj9)

2 I feel like I've seen this story somewhere before...

Posted by: wherestherum at May 25, 2010 05:31 PM (gofDd)

I wonder if the National Guard will be able to ask for papers?

Sounds kinda like the Nazis to me, having soldiers asking people for papers and stuff or maybe the trail of tears.

Posted by: robtr at May 25, 2010 05:31 PM (fwSHf)

4 .....theatre

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 25, 2010 05:31 PM (UOM48)

I've played by all the rules, and yet, my government is actively trying to screw me.

How should I feel about that?

Posted by: Rat Patrol at May 25, 2010 05:32 PM (dQdrY)

6 I'm still in effect, for now

Posted by: posse comatatus at May 25, 2010 05:32 PM (SwkdU)

7 This signals that Eric Holder has been given the go-ahead to take Arizona to court over its immigration enforcement law.

How can he possibly win? Ah well, I hope they give it a shot. I don't think the Democrats realize how badly their side is playing on this issue.

Posted by: Ace's liver at May 25, 2010 05:32 PM (XIXhw)

8 Ace, do you honestly think this is the go-ahead for Holder? Really?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 25, 2010 05:32 PM (UOM48)

9 Btw, did anyone hear about those idiot pro-illegal activists who're busing themselves to AZ and expecting to get arrested just on the basis of being Mexicans? Because the law is racist and illegal and it's there to target Mexicans because Arizona hates Mexicans. The US hates Mexicans so much we let them pour over our border and use up our taxpayer services.

Posted by: wherestherum at May 25, 2010 05:32 PM (gofDd)

10 A token force. To escort them across.

Posted by: User at May 25, 2010 05:33 PM (zIUsq)

11 They're gonna bring MRE's to the illegals.

Posted by: little boomer at May 25, 2010 05:33 PM (FHBgU)

12 Escort detail.

Posted by: jcjimi at May 25, 2010 05:33 PM (I7L+g)

13 If the police ask you for ID when you're caught breaking the law, we'll sue.

Posted by: Presidente Bizarro at May 25, 2010 05:34 PM (mHQ7T)

14 I feel like I've seen this story somewhere before...

Posted by: wherestherum at May 25, 2010 09:31 PM (gofDd)

You seem surprised

Posted by: robtr at May 25, 2010 05:34 PM (fwSHf)

15 1200 National Guardsmen, 1969 miles of border. Yeah, Obama's on the case. They're probably fully rested after not going to Nashville. Obama is 'scratching his face' again with that clever middle finger.

Posted by: t-bird at May 25, 2010 05:35 PM (FcR7P)

You seem surprised

Posted by: robtr at May 25, 2010 09:34 PM (fwSHf)

Not at all. If Ace wasn't double posting I'd be worried.

Posted by: wherestherum at May 25, 2010 05:35 PM (gofDd)

17 5I've played by all the rules, and yet, my government is actively trying to screw me.

How should I feel about that?

Betrayed, angry...mad as hell!

Posted by: Kratos (missing from the side of Mt Olympus) at May 25, 2010 05:35 PM (c0A3e)

18 Another half-assed remake.

Posted by: davidt at May 25, 2010 05:35 PM (HtIec)

19 9

Too bad stupidity isn't a crime. We could deport idiot activists.

Posted by: Tattoo De Plane at May 25, 2010 05:36 PM (mHQ7T)

20 It's all fun and games for Barry until a National Guardsman is wounded/worse. Then Holder can suck it and explain why he and The One don't want to prosecute the damned Black Panthers.

*fighting white hot rage and a headache again*

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 25, 2010 05:36 PM (UOM48)

21 Zero rounds issued to said token force.

Posted by: User at May 25, 2010 05:37 PM (zIUsq)

22 Those National Guard troops are being sent to Arizona for only one purpose. They are going to keep an eye on Arizona cops, and make sure they aren't violating the rights of the illegals. They are going to make sure there's no "racial profiling". They watched the minute men, and they're now going to watch the Arizona cops. They will speed up the release of suspected illegals, and stop any deportations. Your government has made it clear. Being an "illegal" is not a crime.

Posted by: travis at May 25, 2010 05:37 PM (hVt9h)

23 And the Governor needs to call up the rest of her Guard and put them right next to the federalized troops and then a little comparison of effectiveness needs to be made.

Either the laws are going to be faithfully enforced with no reference to their impact upon the chances for one's preferred political party or we abandon this pretense of Constitutional Republicanism and just admit it is a farce.

Posted by: Horatius at May 25, 2010 05:37 PM (q3nrL)

Btw, did anyone hear about those idiot pro-illegal activists who're busing themselves to AZ and expecting to get arrested just on the basis of being Mexicans?

I thought they were boycotting Arizona

Posted by: robtr at May 25, 2010 05:37 PM (fwSHf)

25 Unicorns handed out to all illegals on the border. National Guard ordered to smile and hug.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 25, 2010 05:38 PM (UOM48)

26 If I remember correctly, Bush had deployed close to 6000 national Guardsmen for this border.

Posted by: johnc_recent_EX-democrat at May 25, 2010 05:38 PM (ACkhT)

27 Gimme shelter

Posted by: laceyunderalls at May 25, 2010 05:39 PM (fD3ak)

Frankly, I hope Holder is stupid enough to sue AZ. This will just be like when he was trying to get the terrorists trial in NYC, near grd zero.

The backlash will be huge. close to 70% of Americans already support AZ's bill. and this will just make the American voter's rage more, and only 5 months to election day.

Posted by: johnc_recent_EX-democrat at May 25, 2010 05:40 PM (ACkhT)

29 WHAT ARE THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT? Give them cell phones and Leis as they cross over?

DÃ©jÃ -postÃ©...

Posted by: ParisParamus at May 25, 2010 05:42 PM (GgR+e)

Betrayed, angry...mad as hell!

Posted by: Kratos (missing from the side of Mt Olympus) at May 25, 2010 09:35 PM (c0A3e)

Oath breakers deserve a very special hell.

Posted by: Rat Patrol at May 25, 2010 05:43 PM (dQdrY)

31
Gimme Shelter

Posted by: laceyunderalls at May 25, 2010 09:39 PM (fD3ak)

I like this one better. Lisa Fischer just rocks my world

http://tinyurl.com/24788lm

Posted by: robtr at May 25, 2010 05:47 PM (fwSHf)

As Joe Biden says, BFD. 1200 guys on the border? Bush did the same thing, sent a couple guys down there, pretended to build a wall, pretended to put in a virtual wall, whatever that was.

It's all a lie. If Bush or Obama had done something constructive for border security, that rancher in AZ would still be alive.

Posted by: Boots at May 25, 2010 05:51 PM (06JTY)

33 Please, dear Lord, please let Eric Holder file that lawsuit before November. It's worth a good 20 to 30 additional House seats to us and will put the Senate within reach.

Posted by: Yes, they are that fucking stupid. at May 25, 2010 05:52 PM (ToT1i)

34 If they aren't locked & loaded it don't mean a thing.

Posted by: Druid at May 25, 2010 05:54 PM (Oe01r)

35 Fake half-ass bullshit. Those troops won't be used for border security... who the hell is he trying to fool?

I'd bet not a one of them will be issued loaded magazines for their rifles or pistols, if they have them at all. Perhaps the officers will be issued unloaded pistols as well.

It's a photo-op. God, this makes me mad.

Posted by: The Highland Pipes at May 25, 2010 05:55 PM (PCUu5)

36 I've looked online, but does anyone know where one can get a bracelet that SUPPORTS the AZ bill? Why is it always the libtards "taking a stand" on stuff? I want to wear it with pride and get people to ask me about it.

Posted by: Learflyer at May 25, 2010 05:58 PM (5aVOy)

37 Vote all these fuckers OUT ASAP!!

Posted by: sonnyspats at May 25, 2010 06:23 PM (68tQb)

38 "Put the needed political cover into place, first. Then claim "we're making real progress" and so we don't need Arizona's law. Then file suit."

Uh, Ace, aren't you forgetting something? Huh? Think real hard ... yep. You forgot to put in step 3: "Then read the Arizona law."

Oh wait, you're right. It isn't necessary. Holder's a friggin' genius and doesn't need to read it. Obama's a friggin' genius, too. So is Emanuel. And Axelrod. And Napalitano. And Gibbs.

No, wait, Gibbs is a friggin' idiot. The rest are friggin' geniuses except they aren't.

Posted by: ArcticBoy at May 25, 2010 06:34 PM (90bLF)

39 Did I say "Gibbs"? I meant "The Man With the Colossal, Tundralike Forehead."

Posted by: ArcticBoy at May 25, 2010 06:36 PM (90bLF)

Im Profiling here now, but bear with me, please.

Dont some of the Radical Muslims resemble the Mexicans?

Could Radical Muslims imposter real Mexicans trying to gain legal status in America today? I do not see this question even being asked.

911 should have raised a lot more eyebrows in retrospect.

sadly, it has not. that I have seen anyway.

Posted by: Woolie at May 25, 2010 07:05 PM (f2+yf)

41 I've often found that people like that tend to be in very secure positions where they're either on a pension, or they couldn't be fired unless they were in jail, or they had a nice trust fund or other backstop.

Posted by: spider costume at May 25, 2010 07:20 PM (A805R)

42 Doubtless they have been ordered to NOT arrest/detain any illegals coming over the border. In fact, if they follow Calderon's 'orders' to B-HO, they will only be arresting Americans carrying cash or toting a rifle.

Posted by: BrendaK at May 25, 2010 07:25 PM (wj5jC)

43 In addition to the outsider seems strange, the crowd will think it has universal "divorced people" feeling a lot like the year Chekhov novel, "installed in sets of houses" and, as a general attitude of self-protection. But if this is a mere heart disease, perhaps not enough to explain the prevalence of zentai, or such a line head in the coming decades may be more audience, like the bit from some of their star began, such as GAGA Miss (just guessing, after all, many of her wardrobe has gone beyond catsuits), and if the current fashion trend of people dress up more and more unpredictable, and exaggeration of the design seems only to rise. But this so-called "second skin" is really so comfortable, and perhaps only people tried to know the answer.

Posted by: spider costume at May 25, 2010 07:35 PM (A805R)

44 1. Federal Gov't passes law over the objections of the people, using extra-Contstitutional trickery (I'd call it Obamacare, but Tapper says I mustn't)

2. Several states immediately sue to stop that law.

3. State passes law to protect its own citizens since the Fed's ignore their Constitutional obligation to do so.

4. Several states begin process to copy that success.

5. Federal Gov't begins process to sue state.

6. Federal Gov't deploys troops "to the border" for the purpose of "securing the citizens"

I'm wondering if this is how things felt in the late 1850's. The conflict is clear. The resolution less so.

Posted by: Less at May 25, 2010 08:06 PM (PGXeZ)

45 Yeah, Less might be on to something. If you're contemplating some direct action, like opening the border by fiat or something, you'd want your own people with guns on the ground. I'm just sayin'.

Posted by: astro at May 25, 2010 08:52 PM (4VfyA)

46 DOJ is already working on it: Challenge to AZ law

I doubt it can succeed, but that's probably not the point. The Democrats need black turnout, and the only way they can get blacks riled up is with a good racism scam. Naturally, most blacks don't give a rat's patootie about Mexicans' racial problems, but if Holder can make Republicans look scary enough, it might be enough to save a seat or two in the House.

Posted by: Adjoran at May 25, 2010 09:02 PM (3hg5M)

47 Troops on border...with no bullets?

Posted by: torabora at May 25, 2010 09:18 PM (509gA)

48 The AZ law is constitutionally correct, with or without the National Guard deployment.

Don't forget Clinton's miserable deployment of troops to the border in New Mexico and the fatal shooting of the shepherd boy.

It isn't as if local law enforcement is a matter of doing "when appropriate" as determined by federal Washingtonians, according to the weather.

Posted by: maverick muse at May 26, 2010 03:20 AM (H+LJc)

49
Cheeze Johnson normally would NOT be OK with this. You know - normally this sort of thing would be raaaaacist!

Ah! Since Obama proclaims this commandment, Cheeze puffytown Johnson sez it's all good.

That's what I call honest blogging.

Posted by: Lemon Kitten at May 26, 2010 04:40 AM (0fzsA)

Madeleine Halfbright redux. This'll be Meals On Wheels For Wetbacks, combined with Beaner Catch and Release.

Ya want the border secure? Put a bounty on 'em. $20 bucks a head should do it. That'd pay for the ammo, beer, and ice.

Posted by: chuck in st paul at May 26, 2010 06:04 AM (adr25)

51 Hmmmm.

Sooooooo. NG troops are going to be federalized and stationed on the border. So fucking what? With the cooperation of the Arizona's Gov they can't conduct LE operations so they can't arrest anyone. And since the Gov of Arizona was the last one to know, it's pretty obvious this is all bullshit.

Posse Comitatus anyone?

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53 Obama Deploying 1,200 National Guardsmen to the Border, but without giving them any bullets for their guns. Â—Ace

Yeah, that'll work. Obama should go down in history as this country's biggest fuck-up.

Posted by: Natasha & Boris at May 28, 2010 01:48 AM (ITzbJ)

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