Posted on 03/03/2019 10:54:51 AM PST by jazusamo
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he will back a resolution that blocks President Trumps 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.
Mr. Paul, a Republican, announced his decision during a Saturday speech at Western Kentucky University, according to the Bowling Green Daily News.
I cant vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasnt been appropriated by Congress, Mr. Paul said. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didnt authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, its a dangerous thing.
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Good point!
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.
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.
They WERE and are.
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...
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.
The article states, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he will back a resolution that blocks President Trumps 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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Team Constitution agrees with Trump and all other presidents who did this.
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.
[ Im 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!
[ Sounds like he is right. Im 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...
[ 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!
[ 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!
The Three Amigos against Trump's border emergency.
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.
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