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VOA ^ | 9/15/05 | By Greg Flakus

Posted on 09/15/2005 8:57:57 PM PDT by Radioactive

In another development here in Texas, the Mexican army is crossing the border to bring help to New Orleans and its stranded citizens. This is the first time Mexican military troops have crossed into Texas since 1846, during the war between the United States and Mexico that resulted in Mexico losing the vast area now known as the American southwest. The Mexican soldiers will not be armed and the 35 trucks in the convoy will be loaded with blankets, water, food and mobile kitchens.

Mexican President Vicente Fox brushed aside complaints from some opponents who said he should have sought Congressional approval for the operation, saying that no such approval is needed for a humanitarian mission.

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KEYWORDS: aid; armedtroops; mexicantroops; mexico; vincentefox
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I've been hearing tht the troops are armed with H&K fully automatic weapons. Has anyone heard anything on this at all?
1 posted on 09/15/2005 8:57:59 PM PDT by Radioactive
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To: Radioactive

Isn't it irresponsible to spread a rumor like that?


2 posted on 09/15/2005 8:58:59 PM PDT by Mount Athos
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To: Radioactive

I've been hearing they are moving on Huston and will take back Texas /sarc off


3 posted on 09/15/2005 8:59:19 PM PDT by bnelson44 (Proud parent of a tanker!)
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To: Radioactive

Supposedly there is video, haven't seen it so could not tell you for sure.


4 posted on 09/15/2005 9:00:21 PM PDT by Stew Padasso ("That boy is nuttier than a squirrel turd.")
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To: Radioactive

I have no idea what equipment they're bringing with them, but I'm pretty confident that they won't be able to take over the country, as long as the last person to go to sleep in the White House makes sure that the kitchen door is locked.


5 posted on 09/15/2005 9:01:22 PM PDT by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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I hear their commander is called Santa Anna but don't worry. They have to go thru Houston.
7 posted on 09/15/2005 9:07:16 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: Radioactive

Well..they may come here...but Iwonder how many of them will go back to Ol' Mesco when the trucks pull out?


8 posted on 09/15/2005 9:07:27 PM PDT by Khurkris (Ain't life funny?)
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To: Radioactive

I have heard that the troops are planning on staying and taking jobs that no American wants to take.


9 posted on 09/15/2005 9:07:50 PM PDT by popdonnelly
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To: Radioactive

Paging Emily Morgan.... Paging Emily Morgan...


10 posted on 09/15/2005 9:08:36 PM PDT by Izzy Dunne (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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Mexican President Vicente Fox brushed aside complaints from some opponents who said he should have sought Congressional approval for the operation, saying that no such approval is needed for a humanitarian mission.

I am SO glad that arrogant POS isn't our President. No wonder so many Mexicans are fleeing Mexico. He's a total jackass! IF we had a REAL President, he wouldn't be getting away with this!

11 posted on 09/15/2005 9:08:41 PM PDT by NRA2BFree (PRAY FOR THE HURRICANE VICTIMS AND RESCUE WORKERS!)
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Vincente Fox says he doesn't need aproval from the US to send troops into the US.

Wrong, salsa-breath!

Just damn.

If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

12 posted on 09/15/2005 9:09:11 PM PDT by mhking (The world needs a wake up call gentlemen...we're gonna phone it in.)
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To: Radioactive

They should be detained or even attacked, both the Mexi-marines and the illegals crossing over.


13 posted on 09/15/2005 9:10:16 PM PDT by SteveMcKing ("I was born a Democrat. I expect I'll be a Democrat the day I leave this earth." -Zell Miller '04)
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To: mhking

LOL!

(Remember the Alamo!)


14 posted on 09/15/2005 9:10:56 PM PDT by andie74 ("No power on earth has a right to take our property from us without our consent." -- John Jay)
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To: Radioactive

um...is it possible this is talking about the Mexican Congress ?


15 posted on 09/15/2005 9:11:26 PM PDT by stylin19a (In golf, some are long, I'm "Lama Long")
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Mexican President Vicente Fox brushed aside complaints from some opponents who said he should have sought Congressional approval for the operation, saying that no such approval is needed for a humanitarian mission.

Is it possible that they mean the Mexican congress?

Just askin'.

16 posted on 09/15/2005 9:12:03 PM PDT by SquirrelKing
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To: SquirrelKing

30 Seconds.


17 posted on 09/15/2005 9:12:36 PM PDT by SquirrelKing
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To: Radioactive

Please use original headlines as published from the source to prevent duplicate threads.


18 posted on 09/15/2005 9:12:49 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: stylin19a

yep - that's the congress he is talking about.


19 posted on 09/15/2005 9:12:55 PM PDT by vbmoneyspender
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To: Radioactive; stylin19a; SquirrelKing

Vicente was responding to political opponents, who would be his domestic political oponents. The congress he's referring to, that he says he doesn't need permission from, is the Mexican Congress.


20 posted on 09/15/2005 9:13:47 PM PDT by marron
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