Posted on 07/28/2014 9:59:55 AM PDT by humblegunner
This past weekend, 7/26 and 7/27, Jim & Chris Robinson, Syncro & I met up near
McAllen, Texas to observe first-hand the situation at the border along the Rio Grande.
My report is as follows:
Border Patrol Station Operations:
Friday and Saturday we set about observation of the McAllen Border Patrol Station
at 3000 West Military Hwy. Buses were indeed seen leaving at intervals throughout the day.
It was mentioned on this thread that a warehouse was being used to stage illegals
for transport elsewhere. Its location had been reported as 3700 W. Ursula Ave
(Thanks to Buckeye Texan here). In fact, Buckeye was feeding us intel
throughout the day on a variety of goings-on.
Located just Northwest of the Border Patrol Station, we had a look at the facility.
Note that there are numerous unmarked new vans in evidence, as well as new slats
in the chain link fence to block observation of operations inside. There did not
appear to be much security in evidence nor were any movements in or out seen.
They may be conducting their bus operations at night, or this could simply be
a red herring to draw attention away from the actual transfer point.
The facility did not give the appearance of being particularly well secured.
The FReep:
Both Friday and Saturday we set up Jim's RV across from the Border Patrol Station
to protest the distribution of illegals as opposed to summary deportation.
Syncro & Jim, the Bolinas Border Patrol:
Chris & Jim:
Looks like Jim isn't too keen on Obamacare:
We got lots of honks in support, and only a couple of fingers.
Most gratifying were the honks from the Border Patrol agents themselves.
The Camp:
We were able to set up camp at one of the Border Patrol's staging areas for
boat launching and observation. We were asked not to say specifically where.
The Bolinas Border Patrol arrives at the river:
The Patrol had a mobile observation post set up there. Its basically a
high-tech deer stand on a trailer and will raise up to about 25 feet.
It has a generator, communication gear and night vision capabilities.
I thought it was pretty cool.. I want one!
Jim has this section of the border covered:
The Border Patrol ran boat launching and loading operations in continuous
shifts. These guys had it down, too.. they could launch a boat out of there
in about 5 minutes flat. The Patrol guys were very professional and efficient.
We've read reports about the Patrol being pushed back 40 miles from the border.
Maybe somewhere, but not in the Rio Grande valley. And they weren't carrying
diapers and baby bottles either. More like M-4 Carbines with 30 round magazines.
Flying the flag at the border:
Must be the hat.
HG & Jim, sorry I missed you guys although you were about 3 miles from my home. Thanks for your work.
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"...Many of the sheriffs along the border in Texas expressed concern for the plan to bring in troops. Guardsmen, they claim, are not sworn law enforcement officers so they [the military] do not have the legal authority to detain people on US soil. Nor would they have the power to investigate any crimes that happen upon on US land.
We have learned what the plan is and how these guardsmen will help stop the massive influx of illegal aliens.
Governor Rick Perry will deputize the military as Texas Rangers. The National Guard will thus be sworn law enforcement. Units will patrol the border and be able to detain anyone crossing illegally. The guard will have one other purpose.
Texas’s plan is to have the National Guard establish internment camps for the illegal immigrants. Construction battalions will create tent cities to house the detainees until deportation.
Border security is one of the missions for the Texas Rangers. So deputizing the military members called to service is rational. In addition internment camps are something the military uses all the time so this also is a rational decision.
When asked about how they will react to criticism over internment camps our source told us this. “These camps will be built just like many of the military housing that our service people live in on deployments. If the ACLU is going to claim inhumane housing, the complaints will be falling on deaf ears. If a house option is good enough for our soldiers, it is good enough for illegal aliens.” ..."
-end snip-
"Texas’s plan for National Guard surge leaked"
http://www.callthecops.net/texass-plan-national-guard-surge-leaked/
Good reporting HumbleG.
Didja know that Bolinas Border Patrol is mentioned in an article on Drudge right now? Upper left corner under the pic of some of the “kiddies”
Got a link?
- Picture Postcard of National Guard Unit, McAllen, Texas, 1916
It ain't changed a whole lot.
:)
God bless you JimRob for coming to help.
Have a safe trip home.
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Please vote for the Texas State Aquarium (Corpus Christi) for best in the U.S
http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-aquariums/
Excellent article: http://townhall.com/columnists/robertcharles/2014/07/25/turn-the-faucet-off—turn-them-all-off-n1865579/page/full
Fully supported by the Border Patrol line Agents. . (I suspect they provided Charles with information on the subject)
Thanks to all involved. Very grateful for the efforts & reporting.
I’m astounded there aren’t more doing this. If I were retired (and at least as mobile as Jim) I simply couldn’t sit still and let the propaganda do the talking.
We need more people (aka ‘photo-journalists’) documenting this.
Humblegunner, you should start a blog!
Excellent job and keep up the good work.
I'll give that some thought, right enough.
Would my scribblings look better on a blog than they do here?
Great report and photos, humblegunner. So very proud of all of you, and our Border Patrol. FReep on, patriots!
I hear he tried to argue the case before the VA
but was dismissed as he didn't have a leg to stand on.
The man still manages to do Yeoman's work in the FReeping Field, I'll tell you what.
Why do I end up thinking about Tragedy and Hope?
Hope is strongest in the face of Tragedy?
OK, I just made that up....
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