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Rand Paul to oppose Trump's emergency declaration, giving resolution votes needed to pass
The Washington Times ^ | March 3, 2019 | Tom Howell Jr.

Posted on 03/03/2019 10:54:51 AM PST by jazusamo

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To: Lurkinanloomin

Good point!


81 posted on 03/03/2019 2:35:16 PM PST by McCarthysGhost
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To: Yaelle
Sounds like he is right. I’m on Team Constitution.

When the United States is turned into the 21st Latin American country because Congress no longer functions, you will still have your Constitution--insomuch that you can print it out and clutch it as the foreign hordes come for your savings account with the help of the Congress and Presidency they'll be electing.

82 posted on 03/03/2019 2:36:17 PM PST by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: jazusamo

Notice they say this only requires 51 votes. That means the republican congress could have easily voted down any of Obamas emergency declarations forcing him to veto those bills. But they never did. Its almost like they were on his side and not ours.


83 posted on 03/03/2019 2:38:10 PM PST by cdpap
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To: cdpap

They WERE and are.


84 posted on 03/03/2019 2:42:58 PM PST by Kalamata (Pt 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXF4ySJ7Xyc&list=PLrCQerz2L0If_VT4tw73RjhG5tBjdZfZy&index)
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Well, Rand...Maybe the next time you are mowing your lawn, it’ll be an illegal who jumps your ass and he won’t just kick it...He might slice you up like a hunk of cheese...


86 posted on 03/03/2019 2:48:17 PM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: Truthoverpower

The Bush plan once envisioned a eight lane superhighway from Mexico city to Chicago plied by Mexican truckers with triple trailers - trucks not subject to US DOT inspections nor did the drivers need CDLs.

Dodged that one ... so far.


87 posted on 03/03/2019 2:52:19 PM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now it is your turn ...)
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To: Mother Mary
Actually no.

The article states, “Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he will back a resolution that blocks President Trump’s declaration of an emergency at the southern U.S. border, giving it the votes needed to pass but not enough to turn back a presidential veto.”

88 posted on 03/03/2019 2:56:00 PM PST by broken_clock (Go Trump!)
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To: JME_FAN

The legalized prostitution thing must be the key, since you have to get the prostitutes from somewhere, and who says they have to be willing or adult. So that means human trafficking’s an OK business, and it’d be ruined by that big nasty wall.


89 posted on 03/03/2019 3:14:36 PM PST by Eleutheria5 (If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: Yaelle

I don’t care for the emergency declaration either. Use non-emergency funds to build what can be built, then put 50,000 troops on the border. Make it an issue for the next election. And hold Congress’ feet to the fire on every other Constitutional issue...like the House’s gun control bill. This is a potential massive win for us


90 posted on 03/03/2019 3:16:17 PM PST by SecAmndmt (Arm yourselves!)
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To: Democrats hate too much

I’m sure he is. One by one, the GOP senators will cross over to thwart the wall, and they will all find high-minded “constitutional” reasons for doing it, never minding the simple fact if we do not build the wall, we will lose our constitution. Our Republic is gone, our constitution is gone, and Rand will do his part to end it, all in the name of “preserving” the constitution and the Republic. He is a fool, and thinks we are too!


91 posted on 03/03/2019 3:33:06 PM PST by erkelly
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To: JoSixChip; Yaelle

You would think costs to this country approaching $150 billion annually from an invasion of illegals would be grounds for emergency in and of itself, not to mention all the other factors that go along with such as loss of life, etc. which are not factored in.


92 posted on 03/03/2019 3:51:17 PM PST by rlmorel (If racial attacks were as common as the Left wants you to think, they wouldn't have to make them up.)
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To: Yaelle

Team Constitution agrees with Trump and all other presidents who did this.


93 posted on 03/03/2019 3:51:43 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.g)
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To: rktman

Dumb post. I can’t fault Rand for voting his conscience and what he believes is correct. For me, I support the emergency declaration, but understand the arguments of those who don’t. It’s not really a good situation. But I will never blindly follow anyone anywhere at anytime - not even Trump.


94 posted on 03/03/2019 4:09:45 PM PST by Dave W
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To: erkelly

[ I’m sure he is. One by one, the GOP senators will cross over to thwart the wall, and they will all find high-minded “constitutional” reasons for doing it, never minding the simple fact if we do not build the wall, we will lose our constitution. Our Republic is gone, our constitution is gone, and Rand will do his part to end it, all in the name of “preserving” the constitution and the Republic. He is a fool, and thinks we are too! ]

Sometimes I think the only way out of this crap without bloodshed is some sort of Czechoslovakian split up with both coasts....

The USA will split into at LEAST 3 parts if the borders are not protected and ALL immigration is not shut down for a while (min. 20-40 years) to allow all the immigrant here to ASSIMILATE while we deport all of the ILLEGAL TRESPASSERS!


95 posted on 03/03/2019 4:13:02 PM PST by GraceG ("If I post an AWESOME MEME, STEAL IT! JUST RE-POST IT IN TWO PLACES PLEASE")
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

[ Sounds like he is right. I’m on Team Constitution.

When the United States is turned into the 21st Latin American country because Congress no longer functions, you will still have your Constitution—insomuch that you can print it out and clutch it as the foreign hordes come for your savings account with the help of the Congress and Presidency they’ll be electing. ]

Anyone want to start a colony in Antarctica?

Because that will be the only place left to escape the TURD world when the Open borders Borg finally win...


96 posted on 03/03/2019 4:14:56 PM PST by GraceG ("If I post an AWESOME MEME, STEAL IT! JUST RE-POST IT IN TWO PLACES PLEASE")
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To: alexandria

[ I agree wholeheartedly! Plus no section 8 for illegals and their anchor babies. Americans first! Homelessness in America of Americans is rampant. You rarely see homeless illegals cause they just have or import another kid. ]

Even LEGAL Immigrants should have to wait several years if not more after they become citizens BEFORE they can receive any sort of welfare.

Plus anyone harboring ILLEGAL ALIENS in their home should have all and any welfare payments/services stripped from them at a minimum of 10 years if not PERMANENTLY!


97 posted on 03/03/2019 4:17:16 PM PST by GraceG ("If I post an AWESOME MEME, STEAL IT! JUST RE-POST IT IN TWO PLACES PLEASE")
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To: JME_FAN

[ Paul is a libertarian, like his nutball dad - which means he is in favor of:

legalized drugs
legalized prostitution
legalized abortion
legalized same-sex marriage
legalized sodomy
legalized pedophilia and pederasty
legalized bestiality ...

And legalization of just about anything else under the sun that we used to consider godless, immoral and within the realm of sociopaths and other assorted reprobates. ]

well MOST of those things should be decided by the STATES them selves.

But things like Abortion, PEDOISM and Bestiality are so abhorrent they should be federally prohibited for sure!


98 posted on 03/03/2019 4:19:36 PM PST by GraceG ("If I post an AWESOME MEME, STEAL IT! JUST RE-POST IT IN TWO PLACES PLEASE")
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To: jazusamo

The Three Amigos against Trump's border emergency.

99 posted on 03/03/2019 4:28:27 PM PST by conservative98
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To: Kalamata

You have said what I am thinking and I thank you for that.

I have been in emergency situations, personally.

You cannot overthink something that is so very dangerous and has the danger of causing unspeakable harm, for the long term.

Some have no foresight.


100 posted on 03/03/2019 4:39:49 PM PST by Maris Crane (.)
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