[mewzilla]

Well, I see the Toons are injecting themselves in the TX mess in the same way they plan to in CA. Nice going, Richardson. Once a Toon butt-boy, always a Toon butt-boy.

[Conservababe]

Are the people of Texas laughing at this farce, I wonder.

[Saundra Duffy]

This is weird and the Republicans look stupid because they can't do anything about it.

[El Sordo]

Oh fer cryin' out loud........

[sgtbono2002]

"I am personally opposed to a redistricting session ... but I will leave the door slightly open because I am concerned about Republican efforts in Texas, in Colorado and in other parts of the country to disenfranchise voters," he said.



He doesnt mention redistricting the Dems when they redistrict to disenfranchise Republican voters. does He?

Words to describe these Senators and this POS Governor-- Clinton buttkisser-- that can be printed on this forum escape me.

[speedy]

Notice that the Bernalillo County Sheriff is identified as a Republican, while Richardson's party affiliation is not given. Sure, we all know it, but the boob writing this story is assuming correctly that many of his readers won't make the connection. Also, the story only mentions that the Rats hold a 17-15 edge, but does not contrast this with the popular vote in Texas to show how insane it is. Even though we have truth, right and logic on our side, sometimess that doesn't seem like enough. Although I do agree in the long run this probably hurts the Rats because a normal reaction to this stunt would be that they are subverting the legal process.

[Steel and Fire and Stone]

And some folks laugh at California's political carnival?? Heck, at least we have a process to recall the governing idiot and a proposition process to make an end-round the Legislature.

It's messed up in CA, but at least the people have a path available to fix things. In Texas, it looks like the Democrats can stall and by-pass the law to retain power (as the Dems did in Washington more than once). What can the people of Texas do as long as Texans are locked into Democrat-gerrymandered districts created back in 1990. The people will never be heard (just the Democrats in the 17 districts that Democrats now hold).

Good luck, Texans! Through the bums out, if you can. Maybe you guys can have a volunteer possee to seal off the border to KEEP those guys out of the state. What are they going to do then, protest that they won't be allowed back home after they illegally left to avoid doing their duty?

FReegards.. SFS

[river rat]

This fiasco simply points out that it is insane to place any trust or power in the hands of "Democrats".
They are simply not equipped for the task..


They wish to MAKE the rules --- when in the majority and the minority ---- and NEVER wish to follow the rules...
I suspect that one day - we may even have to "deal seriously" with these clymers....

Semper Fi

[Old Sarge]

Ya know, if I or any other soldier were to pull this crap, we'd be charged AWOL, and deputies dispatched to drag us back to the CO's carpet!

Isn't there some outfit called the Texas Rangers, or something? Or does their jurisdiction only go to the state line?

Surely to God, there must be some legality to bring them back, and charge them with malfeascence in office, or something!

[LiteKeeper]

Again, Civics Student Alert - this is not how it is supposed to be done.

[Tacis]

Great New Mexico bumper sticker: "Richardson: Once A Pimp, Always A Pimp!"

[Political Junkie Too]

Isn't this an unconstitutional act? According to the US Constitution Article I Section 10 Clause 3:

No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.

It seems to me that the Governor of New Mexico, endorsing the Democrat revolt in Texas by using New Mexico police to protect renegade Texas politicians, is entering into an agreement or compact with another state, especially since he also mentions Colorado and elsewhere.

-PJ

[Tallguy]

At what point can the Texas Governor declare the seats to be "vacant"? Anybody?

[E=MC²]

I think Texas should do everything possible to keep those demonrats OUT of Texas forever and if they so much as stick one of there widdle demonrat toes back into Texas, arrest them for trespassing.

[TheBattman]

Eleven Texas senators say they are prepared to spend 30 days or more at the Albuquerque Pyramid Marriott, where they have been welcomed by Gov. Bill Richardson.

I sure would like to know who is footing the bill..... The cheapest room is $79 per night. Add in the porn that these RATS are probably watching, as well as all the long distance calls on the phones, and the room service, and the wet bar and you are talking about a significant bill....someone is paying and I would be willing to bet it's not the Senators.

[Doe Eyes]

We do not agree with the politics of Austin. Therefore, we will divide your city into three discricts, one of which extends to the Mexican border in order to remove your local legislator. This is called redistricting.

[anymouse]

Jakarta, Indonesia - Marriott Hotel bombing probe points to Bali link
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/958966/posts

Not that I would wish this evil on anyone, but had this attack occured at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North hotel it might be slightly less tragic.