“Call them what they really are,” Perry added. “These are narco-terrorists, because they are terrorizing America. ... What’s at stake are the lives of innocent people on both sides of the border.”
Sounds pretty darned Presidential to me.
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Curious to find out what the ROE is going to be for these troops. Are they going to have to sit and take pot shots that will likely head their way?
What?? He’s not going golfing?
Very good news! I hope they are effective at reducing illegal entry.
Thank you for the update, Jim.
If the mission is that stupid “observation mission” then this is worse than useless, just being a ploy to look like he’s doing something.
A real mission would involve military force to close the border... this means authorization of deadly force.
“Call them what they really are,” Perry added. “These are narco-terrorists, because they are terrorizing America. ... What’s at stake are the lives of innocent people on both sides of the border.”
Will they be given the authority to apprehend and detain any illegals who are caught crossing the border?
"Mounted Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquisition
The Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3) is a long-range multi-sensor system for the U.S. Army scout, providing the real-time ability to detect, recognize, identify and geo-locate distant targets. The LRAS3 is the premier ground combat reconnaissance and surveillance system on the modern battlefield.
The LRAS3 enables Army scouts to conduct 24-hour reconnaissance and surveillance missions, remaining outside threat acquisition and engagement ranges. The LRAS3 replaces obsolete systems that require scouts to close within direct fire range of the threat they seek to detect.
eLRAS3 - 3rd Generation FLIR
eLRAS3 is the next generation Long Range Scout Surveillance System. eLRAS3 meets or exceeds all LRAS3 requirements, with a 55% reduction in sensor weight and volume and is fully compatible with all existing LRAS3 platforms."
God bless them all, including Governor Perry.
Instead we chose another path.
We might not have a 9/11 every day. But, thousands upon thousands of Americans have been killed, robbed, raped, and harmed by illegal aliens.
The US has never taken the threat seriously and the continued policies with South and Central American countries have shown that the destruction is merely collateral damage for the status quo and business interests.
Perry will be a good pres.
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It’s a good start.
Why is this in CAPS? This deployment means nothing because Perry has refused to grant the arrest powers. He seems content to remain a vassal of King Obama and not incur the wrath of the mighty La Raza.
You gotta love Texas. They won their independence from Mexico and now they are going to stop Mexico from invading them. Remember the Alamo.
Good job Governor Perry.
Go Rick go, do the right thing in terms of ROE.......Lock and load.