You are right about the NG, that is his only option outside of Congress. However, any NG deployment would first have to be requested by the state (we ran into that problem with Katrina). Then there is also concern by some about the military performing what are normally civilian law enforcement duties. It is my understanding that the NG does not have arrest authority and could only assist in building fences and such. A private contractor could probably do a better job for less money and the liability would fall on the contractor for making sure the fence is installed correctly and completed on time, something you would lack with the NG. Personally, as our NG forces are stretched due to Iraq, I think a private contractor to install fences would probably be the best alternative.
Whether we believe he is right or wrong in his proposal, we have to give him credit for at least trying to do something, that is better than Congress has done.
And now you are saying:
Bush can't enforce the border mandates made by Congress without the required Congressional funding for more manpower, equipment and fencing. Therefore,it is up to Congress to provide this funding irregardless of what Bush proposes.
Can't you see the inconsistency? First you claim that he is trying but that it is Congress's fault because they aren't giving him what he needs. And when I point out that Congress has been giving him more resources then he requested or wanted (1700 vs 210) you claim that it is still Congress's fault because they have not shoved even more resources down his unwilling throat.
What can a person do with that kind of nonsensical logic? I'll go back to my original assertion: Baloney!