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Posted on 10/05/2011 10:23:06 AM PDT by hocndoc
As I've written before, Governor Rick Perry is for border control and has the record to prove it, in spite of very unique challenges in Texas.
Unfortunately, the Federal government which has the Constitutional duty to protect our borders has refused to fund the necessary manpower and equipment and has also been negligent in identifying, arresting, and deporting illegal aliens. Governor Perry has focused on border security to control illegal invasion in the first place, both in Texas and the greater United States. He advocates what he calls “boots on the ground:" patrolling the border, with agents, planes, drones, and helicopters.
Governor Perry supports strategically placed fencing in urban areas and not the rural fence that doesn’t work well when placed 1/4 mile from the Rio Grand. More here from National Public Radio. This article from the LA Times, gives an example of the unintended consequences of unwise placement of the fence, resulting in Texans whose homes have been fenced off from the rest of the US.
While there are National Guard troops on the 2000 mile border with Mexico, only 250 of the 1200 are deployed along the 1200 miles of Texas' border. Perry has repeatedly asked for more. Read this news report from a year ago. He also pushed the Federal government to allow the military practice to their skills with unmanned Predator aircraft along our border ("They’ve gotta practice somewhere.”)
As a direct result of the Governor alerting Texas Republican Congressmen about President Obama’s plan to remove the National Guard after less than 6 months, we'll have them longer. News report, here, from June, 2011 about the extension.
Texas (along with our costs from eleven ICE detention center detainees being dumped in the State by Homeland security, our support of Katrina refugees, and our natural disasters like Ike, wildfires, and tornadoes) is expected to pay for our own Guard if we want them here after September.
Watch and listen to Governor Perry talking with Fox News Greta van Susteren about the border, that "boots on the ground" phrase, and the problems with the fence. (You can see and hear the Texas Ranger helicopters in the background.)
He created the Ranger Recon force, sending 150 Texas Rangers (Motto:"One riot, one Ranger") to the border along with helicopters and Texas Guardsmen, paid for with Texas state funds. "Operation Linebacker" and "Border Star" were efforts from 2006 and 2007: Gov. Perry Implements and Leads Operation Border Star From 2009: Gov. Perry Expanding Operation Border Star – Sends Rangers, Guard to the Border.
Texas spends over $200 million a year on the cost of jailing illegal aliens that the feds bring here. In addition, we’ve spent $79 million of our own Texas tax funds on troops, helicopters.
When the Texas Legislature refused to fund his program to implement a "virtual border" using camera surveillance to augment "boots on the ground," so he used money from the Governor’s discretionary fund. In some cases, local sheriffs and cities refused to cooperate and their opposition impeded full implementation of the program.
The following are from the Governor's News room:
Tuesday, June 07, 2011: Gov. Perry Adds Sanctuary Cities to Special Session Call He also added bills to approve "Secure Communities" and a ban on Texas driver license for illegal aliens.
"Gov. Rick Perry announced the addition of legislation relating to the abolishment of sanctuary cities, the use of the federal Secure Communities program by law enforcement agencies, and the issuance of driver’s licenses and personal identification certificates to the special session call.
“Texas owes it to the brave law enforcement officials, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities, to give them the discretion they need to adequately do their jobs,” Gov. Perry said.
“Abolishing sanctuary cities in Texas, using the federal Secure Communities program and ensuring that only individuals who are here legally can obtain a valid Texas driver’s license sends a clear message that Texas will not turn a blind eye to those breaking our laws.”
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Gov. Rick Perry on House Passage of House Bill 12.
Friday, May 27, 2011: Gov. Perry Takes a Major Step in Securing the Integrity of the Electoral Process; Signs legislation requiring voters to present photo ID at polling places
Tuesday, June 28, 2011: Statement by Gov. Rick Perry Regarding Sanctuary City Legislation
2005: Gov. Perry works with the 16-member Texas Border Sheriff’s Association to deter illegal immigration and prevent border-related crime - Creates ‘Operation Linebacker” - Awards $6 Million to Border Counties for Border Security
2007: Gov. Perry Praises Progress of Statewide Radio Communications Capabilities
2010: Governor Perry’s Letter to Barack Obama (2010)
2010: Gov. Perry: Federal Government Must Take Action To Prevent Spillover Violence from Mexico Requests Predator Drones and National Guard Troops along Border (2010)
2010: Governor’s Perry’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan for Texas, 2010 - 2015 (in pdf)
2010: Gov. Perry Releases Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2010-2015
(Thanks to "casinva" at FreeRepublic.com for many of these sources.)
That could well be. It would also be indicative of a mob mentality. That rules out conservatives as culprits. Mobs are alway leftist in nature. Their immediate goal is destruction. They don't know what comes next, they don't think that far. They can't, because they're a mob.
So now it’s a out heritage? So if the governor of North Carolina panders to blacks because of their heritage, you’re cool with that too?
So racist has become heartless, and illegals have become heritage.
You forgot the link where here called border fences silly in October 2009 in his race against KBH.
Providing benefits to people who are here illegally only encourages more. You would only do that if you are not concerned with the fact that they are not supposed to be here. Instead you you reward them?
I think he also denied any TTC or if there was a Trans Texas Corridor under way, he was not involved in it. Anyone on FR beleive that?
Carefully re-read the two posts: I was responding to the use of the slur, “hispanderer.”
Yes, “our heritage” includes Hispanics and American Indians and the French, the English, and the Republic of Texas.I grew up proud of the “Six Flags over Texas” history (not the theme park).
BTW, Governor Perry never used either “racist” or “heartless.” That’s a false accusation made up by others. However, don’t you think that “racist” was always “heartless?”
The Governor never said “silly.” He said it wouldn’t amount to a hill of beans if we don’t secure the border.
However, I did link to lots of other references about the border. Did you read any of them?
Thanks for pinging others, that should be worth lots of bumps to the thread!
So based on the good and bad you know about Perry, where do you think he ranks among the current GOP field.
(This is the major question)
Do you have a source on the TTC comment?
I know what Wayne Christian said about the Governor’s change of course on the TTC:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2772684/posts
We are stuck with a Federal Government that refuses to identify and deport people who come here illegally and which forces us to educate their kids in our public schools, even for more than 3 years.
Most folks in Texas don't mind giving those kids in-state tuition. It was presented to the Texas Leg. twice with an almost unanimous vote.
As far as the TTC, it wasn't a secret and is now no more.
“Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials plan to announce Wednesday that, in response to citizen comments received during the environmental review of Trans-Texas Corridor-35, the department has recommended the No Action Alternative on the TTC-35 environmental study to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
This recommendation by TxDOT will effectively end efforts to develop TTC-35 through the Trans-Texas Corridor concept. Interstate 35 has long been recognized as one of the state's most congested highways, delaying travel for motorists and freight.
The TTC concept was introduced in 2001 as a strategy to address congestion. In January 2009, officials with TxDOT announced that the TTC concept was being set aside. Wednesday, TxDOT officials will explain the final steps in the TTC-35 environmental review process and outline the department's path forward.”
Next thing you know the PDS (Perry Derangement syndrome )Freeprs will suggest anyone that just might think Perry is a good candidate and is conservative will be told to get on their meds..that is, after they are told they are ‘crazy” and called names.
Ironic?
nah, its just knee jerk reactions of those who can’t find ANYONE perfect enough, anyone who would have done what the Federal govt refused to do with only Texas funds...They are in fantasy land, while Perry is trying to do what he can with the problems in his state.
Compare him to Reagen and Reagen would be torn apart on this website for his immigration amnesty. Reagen did the best he could, but whoa...if he had done that now? Trashed on Freeper for sure.
Just because a legislature does or does not pass something, it does not neccessarily support “Most People” have no problem with it. Look at Tarp, stimulus, ect. etc. and Obamacare. You think the WE THE PEOPLE supported that?
Sorry, but I guess I just run with a different crowd that thinks if you are not a resident, you do not receive the benefits.
How about anchor babies. That is what you get with illegals that you facilitate staying in the states. Is that OK with you? How about “Most People”?
Just because a legislature does or does not pass something, it does not neccessarily support “Most People” have no problem with it. Look at Tarp, stimulus, ect. etc. and Obamacare. You think the WE THE PEOPLE supported that?
Sorry, but I guess I just run with a different crowd that thinks if you are not a resident, you do not receive the benefits.
How about anchor babies. That is what you get with illegals that you facilitate staying in the states. Is that OK with you? How about “Most People”?
Thanks for the great post, hocndoc!
I was just able to get a chance to read your article. I had some family things earlier today and then my grandson was using my computer to watch a Veggie Tales movie! It was Veggie Tales!!! :) First things first, you know! :)
Texas, our entire country really, has benefited greatly from all Governor Perry has done to secure our borders. I am more and more amazed every time I read all the $$$ that he has directed to those efforts, compliments of Texas but with no regrets as this great state would gladly do what it needs to do to help our country. I believe Governor Perry shows a remarkable commitment to working towards a better and safer tomorrow.
Thanks again for all the info!
Regards,
The now cited “casinva” at FreeRepublic.com (hehe)
No, I don’t agree with illegal immigration or anchor babies but, one is basically due to lack of interest by the FedGov and the latter is the law of the land.
It hasn’t always been like that in Texas. At one time we refused to educate their children. Then the Feds stepped in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plyler_v._Doe
Point is, this all goes back to Federal law. If you want to change the system, that’s where you go.
Ping!
Cain's surprise victory in Florida Republicans' presidential straw poll followed debate performances and controversies that soured many conservative Republicans on Perry.
"It's not so much what Cain did but what Rick Perry did," said the Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling. "Conservative voters are really souring on Perry and looking for somebody else to support."
Many Republicans dislike that Perry signed a bill giving many illegal immigrants in-state tuition. "Not only has he endorsed that, but he's been bragging about it," said a retired Rock Hill voter...........
Perry will make a good president
I see we agree, but perry does not. He sees no danger and thinks I am heartless. I lived in and watched el paso be over run and finally had enough. When the governor of Texas thinks we OWE them a courtesy we would deny an American citizen, well,......we got one of those guys in the white house now. And you are correct that Texas has not always been like this, but it is now and it is disappointing. Sending a person that we disagree on this issue to the white house seems a strange way to fix the problem.
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