[SoConPubbie]

He is asking to deploy the TNG on the border even as we speak.

And his staff has already made it clear they are there to observe only. They will not APPREHEND illegals.

So what exactly is Perry accomplishing besides what he views as great PR?

[CodeToad]

Yep, feeble minds believe because Perry said he would send people to the border that meant he was stopping the illegals.

Smarter and wiser minds know he is making a show but gave orders not to actually do anything.

[mylife]

That is because federal law prohibits using armed troops.

[mylife]

You try apprehending someone on the border.
I would not want the legal fall out.

There are laws that tie the border states hands.
This is exactly why we need a president from a border state in DC if we hope to correct the situation.

[OneWingedShark]

And his staff has already made it clear they are there to observe only. They will not APPREHEND illegals.

Ah! there it is!
The BS observer role mission.
I knew there wouldn't be a real call-up; it would upset his DC masters too much if he were to REALLY address the invasion with the national guard.