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Rick Perry Rejects Obama’s Offer to Shake His Hand on the Tarmac...
The Blaze ^ | 7/7/2014 | Jason Howerton

Posted on 07/08/2014 2:30:53 AM PDT by South40

FULL TITLE: Rick Perry Rejects Obama’s Offer to Shake His Hand on the Tarmac — Here’s the Texas Governor’s Counteroffer

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) has reportedly rejected President Barack Obama’s offer to briefly shake hands when Air Force One lands in Austin on Wednesday. Instead, the governor came back with a counteroffer.

“I appreciate the offer to greet you at Austin-Bergstrom Airport, but a quick handshake on the tarmac will not allow for a thoughtful discussion regarding the humanitarian and national security crises enveloping the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas,” Perry wrote in a letter to Obama. “I would instead offer to meet with you at any time during your visit to Texas for a substantive meeting to discuss this critical issue.”

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: immigration; obama; perry; rickperry
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1 posted on 07/08/2014 2:30:53 AM PDT by South40
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To: South40

When is Perry going to declare a health emergency and quarantine those areas with the illegals?

As Governor of Texas he can do that...it would make it difficult to transport the illegals thru Texas

Perry needs to stop whining and start leading...stop acting like a NAFTA/NAU liberal


2 posted on 07/08/2014 2:36:25 AM PDT by DisorderOnBorder (I Voted, In Mississippi...so can every other American)
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To: South40

I have no sympathy for Perry. He’s using this invasion for political benefit. Maybe he’s the king of running for president again.

I’m sure there are actions Perry could take. Maybe call out the National Guard. Maybe a legal section against the feds. Seems to me all Perry wants to do is talk.


3 posted on 07/08/2014 2:36:26 AM PDT by fatnotlazy
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To: South40
Just talk Perry? You IDIOT, this is a state issue also.. Damn you COWARDS!!

STOP THIS INVASION BEFORE AMERICANS TAKE MATTERS INTO OUR OWN HANDS!!

4 posted on 07/08/2014 2:37:22 AM PDT by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: South40

Have a group of Texas Rangers there to shake his hand! Then have the Rangers shackle his hands and feet and haul him off to jail for his treason against our Republic! The lawlessness at the border has to stop!


5 posted on 07/08/2014 2:38:33 AM PDT by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals crazy!)
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To: South40

A handshake from Obama is the kiss of death for Repubs. It will only mean he has you whipped as he takes legislative actions illegally


6 posted on 07/08/2014 2:41:32 AM PDT by RginTN
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To: South40

Really? The “one” actually puts out a feeler to see if the guy whose state he’s destroying wants to shake hands?


7 posted on 07/08/2014 2:51:09 AM PDT by raybbr (Obamacare needs a death panel.)
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To: South40
No handshake.
Bitch slapping. . . . . . . .
8 posted on 07/08/2014 2:51:40 AM PDT by DeaconRed (Why would ANYBODY want to be President after the mess ZERO is leaving?)
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To: RginTN

I will NEVER vote for that fat slob Chris Christie who not only shook Obama’s hand but HUGGED HIM and gave a photo that went around the country days before the presidential election. It made Obama look like he was actually capable of governing and reaching across the aisle.

Good for Perry.


9 posted on 07/08/2014 2:52:47 AM PDT by TigerClaws
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To: RginTN; South40
A handshake " signifies TRUST
It is done by extending your right hand ( strong side, exposing that you hold no armlamant to do harm or injury)
but Obadinga is left-handed
Moose-limbs use the left hand to shake with infidels, as the left hand is used to clean yourself after defecation
How do you trust a chronic liar ?
You don't !!

10 posted on 07/08/2014 3:26:10 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt (Political Correctness is Tyranny .. with manners ! Charlton Heston)
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To: South40

Maybe after Perry talks with him he will be able to rule out the “inept” possibility and determine that the invasion was intentional, and therefore treasonous.

By the way, has anyone determined the payment that went to Mexico for this? Payments to Central American nations that were then kicked back to Mexico somehow? Funds disguised as something else?


11 posted on 07/08/2014 3:33:43 AM PDT by firebrand
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To: South40

I would have closed the airport before he came in.


12 posted on 07/08/2014 3:37:16 AM PDT by bikerman (Because of the lack of ammo there will be no warning shots. Proud tea bagger.)
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To: DisorderOnBorder
When is Perry going to declare a health emergency and quarantine those areas with the illegals?

As Governor of Texas he can do that...it would make it difficult to transport the illegals thru Texas

Perry needs to stop whining and start leading...stop acting like a NAFTA/NAU liberal

Correct.

13 posted on 07/08/2014 3:48:18 AM PDT by samtheman
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To: South40

If the GOP plays this right this will be Obama’s equivalent of George Bush flying over Katrina damage. A major crisis and all Obama wants to do, at best, is take a 10,000 foot view of it? The campaign commercials write themselves.


14 posted on 07/08/2014 3:50:20 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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15 posted on 07/08/2014 3:50:28 AM PDT by mabarker1 (Please, Somebody Impeach the kenyan!!!! Once again dingy hairball, STFU!!! You corrupt POS!!!)
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To: DisorderOnBorder

Hey NEWBIE.....Perry is doing all he can.....start complaining about OBAMA.


16 posted on 07/08/2014 3:52:13 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: South40

In the spirit of Southern hospitality if Perry does in fact meet the First Muslim, he should shake hands. However, I think Perry should skip the meet altogether. Tell Zero that Perry has to ‘rearrange the icons on his desktop’, which is far more important than wasting time with the current resident of the Tan Hut.


17 posted on 07/08/2014 3:53:30 AM PDT by ByteMercenary (Healthcare Insurance is *NOT* a Constitutional right.)
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To: DisorderOnBorder

he has to declare it now or he wont get the chance


18 posted on 07/08/2014 3:55:56 AM PDT by dalebert
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To: TigerClaws

agree


19 posted on 07/08/2014 3:56:42 AM PDT by dalebert
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To: South40

You got one hell of a nerve, Mr. President. We need to discuss issues of great urgency. I do not consider it a prize or reward to touch the hem of your garment!


20 posted on 07/08/2014 4:21:15 AM PDT by lee martell
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