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Perry criticizes Ariz. law, won't adopt for Texas
The Hill ^

Posted on 04/30/2010 10:11:38 AM PDT by Sub-Driver

Perry criticizes Ariz. law, won't adopt for Texas By Eric Zimmermann - 04/30/10 12:45 PM ET

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) is not a fan of the new Arizona immigration law and said he would not consider adopting it for Texas.

In a statement released by his office, Perry said the Arizona provision would distract law enforcement officers from their basic priorities.

"[S]ome aspects of the law turn law enforcement officers into immigration officials by requiring them to determine immigration status during any lawful contact with a suspected alien, taking them away from their existing law enforcement duties, which are critical to keeping citizens safe," Perry said.

"Our focus must continue to be on the criminal elements involved with conducting criminal acts against Texans and their property. I will continue to work with the legislative leadership to develop strategies that are appropriate for Texas.:

While Perry said he "fully recognize[s] and support a state’s right and obligation to protect its citizens" the Arizona law "would not be the right direction for Texas."


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: illegals; immigration; rickperry; rino
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To: rwfromkansas
No term limits is nuts.

Yeah, I agree it is.

61 posted on 04/30/2010 12:22:14 PM PDT by ravingnutter
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To: Sub-Driver; Windflier

Perry is not on Obama’s “Council of Governors,” is he?

MEMBERS:
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry
Vermont Gov. James H. Douglas
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire
Arizona Gov. Janice K. Brewer
Puerto Rico Gov. Luis G. Fortuño
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell
Missouri Gov. Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley
North Carolina Gov. Beverly Eaves Perdue
South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds

Notice that Gov. Brewer of Arizona is. Hmmmm. It is also interesting that he appointed the Govs of S. Dakota, N. Carolina, Virginia and Oklahoma.

Freedom In The 50 States: An index of personal and economic freedom. (http://www.statepolicyindex.com/?page_id=143)
It was authored by William Ruger and Jason Sorens of the Mercatus Center of George Mason University.(hat tip on this link to Windflier)

The states with the best freedom rating in this study are:

TX, AZ, CO, ID, ND, SD, MO, TN, VA, NH (Oklahoma is close behind in the 2nd of 5 quintiles)

The Governor’s Council is comprised of 5 Republicans and 5 Dems. Look at the overlap in the Govs’ Council of Republicans and the list of states with the most freedom. BO chose the Govs of some of the most conservative of Republican run states. Looks like he didn’t find it necessary to include Perry the rino. Hmmmmm.

The short description of what this gov appointment is about is stated as: “The council will help coordinate state and federal efforts pertaining to the National Guard, homeland defense and civil support activities.”

CFP had an interesting viewpoint on it when BO created it here:

http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/18890

This is also a good reference:

http://www.newswithviews.com/baldwin/baldwin562.htm


62 posted on 04/30/2010 12:31:35 PM PDT by Natural Born 54 (FUBO x 10)
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To: Natural Born 54

By the way, Texas is the largest state geographically, population wise and has the largest number of electoral votes of the ten “most free” states - and it is on the coast. Why, if Obama was attempting to exert some kind of control or advantage over the governors he chose, would he not choose the governor of Texas to be on the council?


63 posted on 04/30/2010 12:38:56 PM PDT by Natural Born 54 (FUBO x 10)
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To: Sub-Driver

Dead man walking


64 posted on 04/30/2010 1:27:30 PM PDT by Wisconsinlady (.)
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To: Elsie

“TEXANs can already use LETHAL FORCE to protect their homes, land, family...”

We can also carry a gun in the car without a CHL. Having lived in Houston all my life and seen it turn into a barrio, it’s the anomaly when you don’t own a gun. My glock is ready on a moment’s notice.


65 posted on 04/30/2010 2:10:25 PM PDT by TxAnn56
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To: Sub-Driver

Another stupid politician who is blatantly disregarding the clear will of the majority of American citizens.

Perry just spit in the eyes of the vast majority of Texans. Well, guv, we Texans don’t take kindly to politicians doing that to us, and we won’t forget it. You picked the wrong folks to spit on, mister.


66 posted on 04/30/2010 2:18:27 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: TexasFreeper2009
Perry is making a huge mistake on this, he is actually jeopardizing his chance to be the 2012 republican candidate and eventually president.

Puhleeeeze......

Perry never had a shot at the WH anyway. The country won't be in the mood to elect another Texan to the presidency for decades to come.

67 posted on 04/30/2010 2:24:22 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: ravingnutter
Texas Republicans should come out in force for Perry. Now I must go take a shower...I feel so dirty ; )

Damn, I know just how you feel. I'm just livid that I'm going to be forced to vote for this RINO.

68 posted on 04/30/2010 2:29:00 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: old republic
Texans have to think outside of the box and come up with a solution to this quickly or they are just going to have to roll over and accept accept a dead end future.

I (like probably millions of other Texans) am sitting here at this very moment trying to figure out what to do about this conundrum.

I can see a lot of brainstorming at Tea Party meetings coming.

69 posted on 04/30/2010 2:35:27 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: Windflier

Go! Windflier, go!


70 posted on 04/30/2010 2:39:39 PM PDT by MWestMom (Tread carefully, truth lies here.)
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To: GeronL

“He is a RINO who knows how to sound conservative”

That’s the worst kind...


71 posted on 04/30/2010 2:51:09 PM PDT by SeattleBruce (God, Family, Church, Country - 11/2010, 11/2012 - Tea Party like it's 1773 & pray 2 Chronicles 7:14!)
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To: Sub-Driver

Perry is an ass-kisser! For SHAME!


72 posted on 04/30/2010 7:45:44 PM PDT by 2harddrive
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To: Sub-Driver

He joins the ranks of Jeb Bush, his brother and father, Marco Rubio, etc.. Vote these pieces of crap out!


73 posted on 04/30/2010 7:46:14 PM PDT by doc
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To: Sub-Driver

Vote for the ‘true’ conservative not the Party.


74 posted on 04/30/2010 7:47:47 PM PDT by doc
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To: Sub-Driver
let see here if i am pulled over they run a check if i have any outstanding warrants and if i have insurance and such it is part of the drill. So if they are doing all these checks why not check for legal status. Whats all the fuss about?
75 posted on 04/30/2010 8:19:18 PM PDT by guitarplayer1953 (Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to GOD! Thomas Jefferson)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

No such bill will pass. This isn’t Arizona. If the guy on the radio was correct the other day, Texas has the largest Hispanic population in the country, percentage wise. Either way, Texans has a whole have always embraced Hispanics to a larger degree than Arizona or California.


76 posted on 05/01/2010 9:59:16 AM PDT by Melas
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To: Sub-Driver

Reckon Perry or other libtards ever heard of WWII??? Did he or other Americans lose anyone in the aftermath or during the Pearl Harbor attack???? It’s useless trying to understand fartfaces ain’t it????


77 posted on 05/01/2010 10:10:44 AM PDT by Waco (Kalifonia don't need no stenkin oil and no stenkin revenues)
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To: Sub-Driver

As a Texan this is crap! Those guys are taking over the Houston area and that’s why I will be at the counter protest today!!!


78 posted on 05/01/2010 10:16:07 AM PDT by ForAmerica
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To: Windflier

lol

Bush is NOT a Texan, he was born in Connecticut.

Moving to Texas and buying a ranch doesn’t make you a Texan.


79 posted on 05/02/2010 4:55:31 PM PDT by TexasFreeper2009 (Obama = Epic Fail)
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To: TexasFreeper2009
Bush is NOT a Texan, he was born in Connecticut.

No one cares or remembers where he was born. He identifies with Texas, the country considers him to be a Texan, and that's all that really matters.

Are you hoping to see Rick Perry in the White House?

80 posted on 05/02/2010 8:20:25 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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