Perry Repeats Opposition to US-Mexico Border Fence
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Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, speaks at a house party, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Manchester, N.H., at one point repeating his opposition to a border fence between the U.S. and Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — He may have been 2,000 miles from the border, but Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry’s immigration record in Texas quickly became the focus in New Hampshire Saturday afternoon.
Speaking to hundreds of Granite State voters at a private reception, the Texas governor was asked whether he supported a fence along the Mexican border.
“No, I don’t support a fence on the border,” he said, while referring to the long border in Texas alone. “The fact is, it’s 1,200 miles from Brownsville to El Paso. Two things: How long you think it would take to build that? And then if you build a 30-foot wall from El Paso to Brownsville, the 35-foot ladder business gets real good.”
Instead, Perry said he supported “strategic fencing” and National Guard troops to prevent illegal immigration and violence from Mexican drug cartels.
The answer produced an angry shout from at least one audience member. And it exposed an ongoing rift with some conservative voters over Perry’s immigration record.
Tea party activists in Texas have been particularly upset by his steady opposition to the fence. He also signed a law giving illegal immigrants in-state tuition for Texas universities. And Texas tea party groups sent Perry an open letter this year expressing disappointment over his failure to get a bill passed that would have outlawed “sanctuary cities,” municipalities that protect illegal immigrants.
The Blaze previously reported Perry sent a letter to the federal government three days before he entered the presidential race, requesting Texas be compensated nearly $350 million for incarcerating illegal immigrants.
Perry has surged to the lead in national polls since joining the presidential race just three weeks ago. But New Hampshire Republicans are just getting to know him.
“I think there are a lot of questions out there still,” said tea party activist Jerry DeLemus, chairman of the Granite State Patriots Liberty PAC. “We don’t know him very well.”
Even in New Hampshire, he said illegal immigration is a key issue with his members and raised concerns about Perry’s immigration policies. DeLemus said a border fence should be part of any policy.
“Any deterrent is a good deterrent,” he said after Perry’s second private reception in Chichester.
Saturday’s visit marks the third time Perry visited the first-in-the-nation primary state since joining the race.
Despite having deep Southern roots and conservative social positions, the Texas native has indicated he will compete aggressively in New Hampshire, where both Republicans and independents vote in the primary election.
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Comments (564)
gr8photoman
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:42amI knew it. He didn‘t work for Al Gore for nothin’.
RINO!
…NEXT!
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:58amYEP right on spot on that
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:02amI urge all voters to read as much as they can about Perry,i was leaning towards voting for him until i read up on his views and that he worked with Al Gore,I have no plans to vote for him now,but if he wins the republican nomination i would vote for him over Obama,but dern it ,seems each election we have a choice of which evil to vote for and i am so sick of that
Report Post »Jacque
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:06amAs a Tea Party member, I use a thing called critical thinking. Did Perry say he was against keeping illeglas out, NO. He said: “Perry said he supported “strategic fencing” and National Guard troops to prevent illegal immigration and violence from Mexican drug cartels.” That is NOT pro-illegals. Just like with home security if they want to get in they will. They have so many tunnels already in place a fence would be useless. I think armed military, and armed Immigration agents are more effective to meet our new guests. Guns are more effective than fences.
Keep an open mind.
God bless.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:22amOh, No! Not the “35 foot ladder” thing, still. Really? I was actually getting used to the idea that Perry was going to be the nominee. Oh, well — if he does does get the nod, he is still better than Obumbler.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:26amSo that everyone gets this. California’s illegals were going back to Mexico in droves, because the economy is better in Mexico. Perry is creating jobs with prisons by using our tax dime to subsidize them. He also wants illegals to pay lower university tuition costs so that just means that our own citizen students will pay a little less for those illegals. Fences, we don’t need. Cutting entitlements, healthcare, and not letting their children obtain automatic citizenship would solve the problem.. You see..no money wasted on a ridiculous fence, and no more fraction of the trillions that our government is printing.
Report Post »XScramblerX
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:30amal gore butt kisser! Here we go again! Another fake rep.
If he gets in, nothing will change.
Texas wanted to rid their airports of the TSA. They had all the
support they needed to do so! Guess who stopped it?
DICK PERRY! Thats right DICK! Look at how they vote!
Not what they say!
RON PAUL!
Report Post »TEA!
independentvoteril
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:32amAnyone surprised I am not this is the SAME guy who supported the TEXAS corridor from the MEXICO border right out of TX so the MEXICAN TRUCK DRIVERS could get through the state easier.. he WELCOMES the loss of GOO PAYING truck driving jobs for U.S. citizens IN FAVOR of MEXICAN citizen.. so far there is NOT to many I would vote for on the REPUBLICAN side but PERRY and ROMNEY are 2 I won’t.. HUNTSMAN is another..
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:32amAnyone surprised I am not this is the SAME guy who supported the TEXAS corridor from the MEXICO border right out of TX so the MEXICAN TRUCK DRIVERS could get through the state easier.. he WELCOMES the loss of GOO PAYING truck driving jobs for U.S. citizens IN FAVOR of MEXICAN citizen.. so far there is NOT to many I would vote for on the REPUBLICAN side but PERRY and ROMNEY are 2 I won’t.. HUNTSMAN is another..
Report Post »Jingoistic
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:37amThis is conformation of what I heard about three weeks ago. If the Republican party doesn‘t quickly extract it’s head from rectal defecate we will end up with four more years of obama’s destructive reign of terror. Vitriolic rhetoric intended.
Report Post »tgp42rhr
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:38amSo to take this idea to another place; I should not bother to keep my basement drain clear and open since we will just get more rain anyway? What a putz! This seems to be a real thing with Texas politicians, GW was the same way about border security. I will say that if you use National Guard troops you better arm them and make the rules of engagement very loose, as in anyone crossing illigally is shot until dead and left to rot. And tell the “international community” to go to hell!
Report Post »BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:41amA message to the Tea Party….I like your purpose and your determination. I love your strict adherence to the constitution. I love your fiscal beliefs and your beliefs about LIMITED GOVERNMENT. I live in TX and I know that stopping illegal immigration is crucial to the survival of America. It is crucial simply because with each new illegal America looses a small part of it’s own heritage. A new heritage starts to slowly cover and incorporate itself into society. This is why I stand firmly against ILLEGAL immigration and stand firmly for LEGAL immigration. But I digress. Many people desire a GOAL of stopping illegal immigration. Please do not be rigid in how it can be accomplished. If Perry can severly limit illegals entrance into America with “strategic fencing” and National Guard troops…what the heck do you care? Isn’t your goal to STOP or severely inhibit illegal immigration? I think we shoud ask Mr. Perry some questions about how he would plan to implement “strategic fencing” and the National Guard and then compare his ideas to a fence. Saying …”OHH because he doesn’t want a fence….I’m not going to vote for him” is foolish and unwise at this point in his campaign.
“But we should learn something else, that when you stand for the truth, when you don’t let anger force you into stupidity, eventually the ship will right itself. You just have to remain standing. The people attacking you with lies will be buried under their own weight. I
Report Post »cripplecreek
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:49amSaint Rick, you are the weakest link.
Goodbye.
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:53amThat ladder quote is right out of the liberal toolkit.
It had better be an electrically inert -stealth ladder at that !
Good fences make good neighbors !
B-bye Perry !
Palin/Bachman, Bachman/Palin 2012 Independent ticket !!
Report Post »Time to make TEA !
tower7femacamp
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:58amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSmlD9Vx9k&feature=related
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:03amHe is just another Texan gate opener and ladder holder. He probably sells them shovels for tunneling on the side. I will never vote for another Texan after Bush. Never.
Report Post »omni
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:04amThe RINO accusation is getting tired. What I believe you mean is that he is not conservative enough for your taste. You may have noticed that there are several Republicans who vote their “concience” and as a result look more like Democrats. That to me is a RINO. Rick Perry is far from being a RINO and he tells you what he believes. His point on the fence is well thought out by a border state veteran who has seen what works and what doesn’t. However, his stand on in-state tuition for illegals sucks..
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:08amWe can only control borders if the people within those borders have unity towards a common goal.
Report Post »Banned on the Blaze
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:30amPerry is a liberal I have been saying this for months now, and this is just further proof! WAKE UP AMERICA the media is trying to shove this guy into office. Romney is no better, the top 2 runners right now are both RINOs and LIBERALS.
Get up, get out, take to the streets, go to town halls, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! No more fake politicians!
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:32amYou‘ve honestly got to question ANYBODY’S motives that well into adulthood, held the democratic ideology only to do a 180 when the right job presented itself. I don’t understand how somebody could do that for money, because I certainly never could; you can never really be comfortable (unless you‘re as crooked as a dog’s hind leg) with yourself. Yet, this is exactly what Perry did.
We all need to understand this because there is a better option out there for those with our ideologies.
Report Post »american1st
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:33amstrategic fencing and national guard???? so is he going to bring the troops home and stop intervening in foreign country’s?? why to i think he is going to keep us on the neo-con foreign policy of bush and obama and not pay any attention to the border just like the previous presidents have… I DON’T TRUST THIS GUY….
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:39amhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmsP95Bl9pM&feature=related
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:39amI can”t stand the thought of passing over Ron Paul because of one issue, Iran. This man is the only candidate with a proven record extending more than a decade you twits. We are not going to get a “perfect” candidate people. Look at who covers the most issues we want solved and the answer will be Ron Paul by a landslide every time. Every time.
Look, Iran will be dealt with by Israel and the UN first. The nukes will fly from Israel as they will be attacked first by Iran, then the UN will step in. This notion that the US is the front runner in confronting Iran is silly. Besides, if we take military action against Iran, we might as well attack China, Russia, N. Korea, Cuba and a few others as well. They are all one in the same and will be our third world war in which everyone dies. The end of human existance.
We need to remove ourselves from that side of the globe and fortify our homeland, build our economy, and our military. Let Israel take care of Iran, then take it from there after the dust settles. Ron is our best chance regardless of his stance on Iran.
Think about it. He can win and he is our best candidate that will address more of our concerns than any other person running.
Report Post »Jezcruzen
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:01pmBut he’s in favor of allowing invading illegals state tuition rates in Texas state colleges. He was also still pushing the NAFTA Superhighway under the radar in opposition to the vast majority of Texans. Can I also point out that Perry sabotaged a Texas law in the Senate that would have held TSA accountable for their brutish and illegal treatment of the flying public. Perry, like Romney, is just another elitist who thinks its his turn. I’m not voting for another turd just because it might be the better of two turds!
Report Post »itsmyfirstday
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:05pmI refuse to vote for a Rino….I wonder who the Libertarian candidate will be…
Report Post »checkit
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:12pmAgreed, Perry = R I N O, anyone that was on the same thought patterns as Al Gore, is NO GOP Candidate, period. And Perry was Al Gores campaign manager, enough said.
Romney is another R I N O, like huntsman,
Ron Paul should be running in a democrat challenge primary against obama, there is no real reason why Ron Paul should even be in the GOP primaries = R I N O Basket Case.
Report Post »izzy1127
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:37pm@Jaque: But would he do like the current administration and prevent other states from taking their own action with illegals? He want position himself so far on sanctuary cities. This is the number 2 issue for me. Jobs/immigration. They go hand in hand. If he’s strong on one and weak on the other, less jobs for true Americans. I’m holding out hope that maybe he would send the guard down in “large scale” force and start downsizing the threat of illegals and cartels. He needs to take action while he’s governor against sanctuary cities in Texas, if they do exist. Otherwise, I will throw my support for towards someone else in the primary. He’s like a conservative Democrat.
Report Post »Edct
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:46pmHe just lost my vote.
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:52pmPerry doesn’t support strong border control, and doesn’t he also support amnesty?
Yes, wong choice…
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:59pmGuys like “W” & Rick don’t want the borders secured. By letting in as many low-wage illegals, it stops wage inflation cold! Their corporate donors repay those pols richly.
Report Post »WileyCoyoteSuperGenius
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:03pmJust a quick note to those who don’t look into history…Reagan was a Democrat first, then he saw the light…I‘m just sayin’
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:44pmRight! Perry is a Progressive. He’s a globalist, but not an internationalist like Obama. That’s the only difference.
Perry wants one world governance, but he wants the US in control, not the UN. He’s just like George Bush, Romney and Huntsman Jr.
Herman Cain for President.
Report Post »Watchingtheweasels
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:54pmTwang, anti fence, pro in state tuition for illegals, I know I have seen this politician before, I only wish I could remember where…
Report Post »bestartist
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 2:55pmI think the “Al Gore” reason to be against Perry is illogical.
Report Post »Firstly, Gore then was not the same Gore he is now.
Secondly, people evolve, hopefully.
I was a lifelong Democrat, and in the 2008 primary I was a delegate for Hillary Clinton, then the current Fraud In Chief was gifted w/ the nomination and the scales fell from my eyes and I have become quite Conservative.
I wouldn’t support Hillary now if she ran against Obama.
People can change and grow…..to expect people to remain the same is illogical and unreasonable.
Epiphanies are a good thing.
cruzinbill
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 3:01pmagree
Report Post »BluifoxEd
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 3:02pmBuild the whole fence. That way when a different administration comes along they just can’t remove the border patrol and leave gaping holes in the border.
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 3:22pmJaques, You need to do a little deeper digging on Perry‘s idea’s on the border. In the past he has spoken on having open borders!! As far as I am concerned he is a wolf in sheeps wool!!
Report Post »Master_and_Commander
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:43pmRon Paul supporters, you have no critical thinking skills, your no better than the Liberals on MSLSD. What does Glenn Beck always teach? Doing your own homework and looking at things in full context?
Before you accuse him of being a RHINO, maybe you should actually look at his record AND HIS OWN WORDS rather than spewing out the information Ron Paul teaches you.
Try reading his book Fed Up! Actually look up his record on Wikipedia for crying out loud! TRY USING THAT THINK BEHIND YOUR EYES FOR ONCE, you bunch of Paulbots…
Report Post »jjoy
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:07pmYep… Just another politician that wants to ignore the law in hopes the illegal mexicans will vote for him…
Report Post »american1st
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:12pmM_A_C i think you are completely wrong.. the Paul supporters i see posting here know more about the candidates they oppose, show far more critical thinking, and a have way better understanding of American political philosophy, than the kind of people that come here and call them names like paulbots, and accuse them of parroting some Ron Paul teaching, ( by doing this the anti Paul people show THEY have far more in common with the lefts tactics, than the libertarian conservative do by far)
if you actually listen to what glen beck says, instead of listening to who he supports, his American founders, constitutional philosophy, is far more in line with Ron Paul than any establishment or “supposed” tea party candidate..
support who you think is best but NO RINO’S, NO NEOCONS 2012
Report Post »we CAN’T afford to be fooled again
dumboldcontractor
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:14pmHe is a “Club of Rome ” member too, wolf in sheeps clothing. He will NEVR get my vote!
Report Post »VermontPatriot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:09pmWhatever crazy thoughts I considered supporting this guy are gone!
The border must be sealed and secured. I would like to see armed
guards and armored vehicles guarding our border in addition to a big
arse wall with guns and concertina wire that would give the impression….
enter at your own risk!
Once the border is secure, we might be able to work on the mess this
nation has become.
I am an American. No hyphen. You can take your hyphen and cram it up
Report Post »your arse!
sixdogman
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:23pmthat’s right. also what happens to the borders when another president decides to pull all the troops off the border, then we’re back where we are now. that why prisons have both, a fence and a few guards.
Report Post »stopspendingourmoney
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 6:28pmGoogle: 14 Reasons Why Rick Perry Would Be A Really, Really Bad President…. do you really want another bush or obama?? Vote Ron Paul..
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:19pmDid you even read the article?
Report Post »Dkoonz
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:30pmI don’t trust this guy.
Report Post »swampbuck
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:55pmHe is not a RINO but he isn’t a conservative either..
Report Post »BecksTheMan
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:13pm@JACQUE,
What you are using is selective blindness, you have been deceived into thinking Perry is a conservative and since he has skyrocketed to the front in the polls you are willing to overlook a ton of baggage, set aside your uneasy feelings about him and drink the Perry Koolade.
Report Post »BecksTheMan
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:22pm@MASTER_AND_COMMANDER,
I wholeheartedly agree with you about the Ron Paul supporters, but if you are a Perry supporter you have the blinders on much worse than they do. Just look at the guy his very evil Obama similar eyes alone ought to give you the weebie jeevies. His record no where near matches the conservative propaganda he is putting out. If he isn’t a career politician, big time shadow Government progressive nobody is. While you are correct about Ron Paul I would be willing to support him or anyone else in the race long before I could ever support Rick Perry. The polls coming out on him are very distorted the lamestream media and the Obama administration are wanting us to be deceived by this guy and give him the GOP nomination so they can destroy him so bad that Obama gets another 4 years and we will no longer be anywhere near a free people if Obama gets another 4 years. Can you imagine the depression that we will be in if Obama were to get another 4 years. Sorry I will take Mitt Romney a million times over before I would even consider this bilderberg for dog catcher.
Report Post »teamarcheson
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 8:50pmGet him the hell out of here.
He always has been a Democrat and this is why the Media likes him.
1. He supported Amnesty
2. He supported Cap and Trade
3. He is not really against Obamacare
Perry the RINO.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:27pmPerry IS OUT!!!! a BIG NOOOO VOTE FROM ME!!!!
Report Post »jedwards26
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:37pmI agree with Jacque. He is not for illegals entering, only for a different strategy to keeping them out. It’s too early to rule anyone out except for all democrats in my opinion!
Report Post »MCGIRV
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:42pmFe fi fo fum I smell the blood of a RINO bum!
Report Post »napalmned
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:46pmI thnk i got him rite this dude is another ritewing. Progressives the north american union supporter nafta the texas trans corridor projects selling or I shld leasing toll roads 2 foreign companies the vaccination shots no fence border instate tuition for illegals dbl. The size of texas state budget under his watch what a conservative man I dnt evn live N texas an I can go on all day workd 4 bigg al poddle daddy gore the has a fever an u r all racists if u dnt wanna make a billionaire he gave his vocal support 2 guiliani N 08 dude I have got 2 draw a. Line an its huge no pinko perry 4 el presidente
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:48pmPerry knew this was going to be a problem and is the reason why he wanted to make sure that he locked-up the Evangelicals before he announced.
Report Post »Do NOT mis-interpret what I’m saying here… I have nothing against Evangelicals. They are some of the finest citizens this country has, I‘m just pointing out Perry’s strategy.
He is hoping that the Evangelicals will play come to his aid no matter what because he convinced them that he is truly one of them. Maybe he is, maybe he isn’t. Only God and Perry know the truth, but I’m guessing that his soft-line on illegals will not go over well as he hopes with his base.
For me…. this is a no-brainer. The GOP had better find a way to draft West or the GOP and the country is in for a major defeat come next November.
marjorie faye
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 12:01amThinking the border fence is a dumb idea does not make him a liberal. I don’t think we should build it either, and it would be difficult to get any further to the right than me.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 12:39amAbsolutely hilarious…..Voting for Perry will be voting for Obama, literally, because we would get the same policies. Yeah “Conservatives” tell us more of how we need Perry or Romney, just like you did with McCain.
Romney we get Obama’s healthcare
Perry we get amnesty
Same crap different guy…What a joke….Is Rick Perry for a borderless society?………..
Please “Conservatives” for the love of our country, wake up.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:29amFor quite some time, I’ve felt deep down that we need to completely break with any semblence of a career politician to make any change.
Too many things about Perry/Romney make me uneasy.
Perry- in-state tuition for illegals and the fence ; Romney- Mass-care
Why do they not speak directly about the issues that illegals bring to our country?
Report Post »Why do they not talk of the insane costs they bring to our schools, healthcare, and law-inforcement services?
Why do they not talk of the jobs they take from Americans…(I know, Americans won’t do those jobs).
If you are a candidate, I want to hear exactly what you think and WHY you think it. Do not beat around the bush!
Zorro6821
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:45amAll of the Morons who praised the dumb ass Rhino….where are you now? That is what happens when you only listen to his stupid sound-bites. did you know he wanted to put tolls on Texas Highways and he Enacted The Dream Act in Texas. I quess a big cowboy hat and pretty boy looks sell. He is not only a Rhino but a an airhead at that. His grade average was barely an F+. Ron Paul For PREZ!!
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:01ami wouldn’t cost too much to string coils of razor wire and put a tower every few miles.
Report Post »staggerlee32
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:05amHe’s a puppet for the world elite….. BILDERBERG boy…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0drl8oUzJ9Q&feature=player_embedded#!
Report Post »gmoneytx
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:25amlike a limp sapling in the wind, it blows one way you do that thing, it blows another way, you do that other thing…I am disappointed in what Perry said, however, he‘s correct in saying a 30 foot fence won’t keep people out, a 35 foot ladder will do the trick, also shovels can dig a good hole.
There needs to be a better answer for border control. Such as automatic weapons, when an illegal comes across our borders they are shot. When they are found in the desert thirty and hungry because they were abandoned by their coyote leave them there to die.
Sounds pretty harsh but it would soon be a reality check for the illegals coming across the border knowing they are not welcome, and they would be killed if caught trying to cross the border.
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 10:16amStaggerLee…………….thanks for the info……..Rick Perry and Rick Santorum were both at the Bilderberg meeting……..What the He!!???
Report Post »Seabee79
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 10:30amPerry Repeats Opposition to US-Mexico Border Fence)
Perry that’s a crock of krap, the seabees can build that fence in no time and under budget as long as the unions stay out of it. it’s a matter of national security so the seabess could do this job.
A fence is the right thing to do as far as the 35′ ladder comment yes someone could get a ladder that size to climb over, but that is where the national gaurd or the border patrol would come in and stop them.
Anything is better then just walking across the line in the sand.
Perry I was really thinking about you, but with this issue, you just lost my vote.
On to the next guy. or women.
Report Post »Banana Republic Capitalist
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:07pmSend back them! It’s the LO!
Report Post »ying
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:16pmI told ya so. And, I will tell you something else: your vote does NOT make a difference. He is already “picked”, it has already been “fixed” for him to “win”. He will erect the NAFTA Super Highway, and the president after him (who has also already been “picked”) will erect the WALL. This highway will then close because of “terrorist” activity and drug running (which is really the governments). There WILL be an East USA and a West USA.
Report Post »duek
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 2:20pmWhat a fool…He just lost the nomination. Some people are flat out incoherent. Now I am back to Bachman and Palin. And that is by no means a bad thing
Report Post »DemocratBoy123
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 4:59pmPersonally I think Obama should win the election.
Report Post »Pigpen
Posted on September 6, 2011 at 2:06amNational Guard? Are we all supposed to swoon now and wave the flag because he said the words “National Guard”? Hello, STUPID, “Joint Task Force 6” is the name of the FULL TIME US Military component that is CURRENTLY tasked with guarding the Southern Border of the USA. Does the Governor and US Presidential Hopeful have any salient thoughts about them? Have you ever HEARD of JTF6, Governor? I would expect the Governor of TEXAS to be aware of JTF 6 as it is headquartered in FORT BLISS, TEXAS! AND it is tasked with helping local and federal law enforcement! How stupid does ol’ Perry and the rest of the Republican good old boy network think we are? Go ahead, Guv’nuh, use big words and tell me what you REALLY intend to do as per policy whilst in the Whitehouse. I promise to keep up with ya’ the best I can! OR are YOU really this FECKIN’ STUPID?
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:42amI am so disappointed!!! He is showing his true colors, folks. I agree with most of the comments above.
CAIN, HERMAN CAIN IS GOD’S man for AMERICA.
PRAY ON, AMERICA.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:13amTold you. If George Bush didn’t close the borders after 9/11 — AIN’T NO GOP-PUSHED CANDIDATE GONNA CLOSE THEM!
If fact, I think the Republicans will try to out-do the Democrats by granting blanket amnesty, government assistance for all illegals,etc.
Report Post »Crucial411
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:05amIf America was as smart as they THINK they are they would understand thatHerman Cain is! The ONLY viable Candidate for a REAL Race FREE America. AMERICA if a White man gets elected: You will have GUARANTEED Race Riots! However if a Good Black Man: (Herman Cain) Gets elected. No excuse for any Blacks to Riot. And America will provide proof once again that white America is NOT racist! Like I said the ONLY viable candidate for the SAFE restoration of REAL AMERICA! WE ARE NOT RACIST! We are AMERICANS!
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:11am@Crucial
Report Post »I love Herman Cain. He is a true American success story. But, I will have a hard time voting for a black man for President. ( I did NOT vote for Obama by the way). It seems that with a black president the wild jungle blacks in this country see it as carte blanche to attack whitey with impunity. They commit felonies now in mobs and because the victims are white, nobody ever gets prosecuted. I am done with that crap.
tower7femacamp
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:41amRon Paul 2012
Report Post »http://www.infowars.com/powerful-new-ron-paul-tv-ad/
RepubliCorp
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 2:38pmRon Paul Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 4:40pmHerman Cain is a former Federal Reserve chairman and therefore an enslaver of men. He is anything BUT “god’s man”. Wake up!!!! Wow you sheep will never get it. End the Fed now and stop the nation conquering under the guise of “spreading democracy”. Um… we are a Republic. We should fight democracy not spread it like an STD.
Report Post »Boone2
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:31pmPerry’s Toast now.
Report Post »He’s just another McCain, a loser who doesn’t get the fact that Illegal Immigration is destroying our Country. San Diego’s fence is working and they have the proof. This guy is just another run of the politician that we Can’t support. We need someone to reset the game and take leadership seriously and clean house. Our house first. Illegal Aliens have to go. Enforce our current immigration laws, reverse all done by Obama to gut the enforcement of our immigration laws, fires Napolitano and Solis immediately, Install Joe Arpaio as Homeland Security Head, Call the dogs off Arizona and let them enforce our laws without punity. Enough is enough, no more Mr. Nice guy.
BecksTheMan
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 5:49am@VECHORIK,
Mitt Romney has come out and said he will build a fence and have much stricter illegal immigration enforcement. If Mitt say he will do it you can take it to the bank. That is why you do not hear Mitt promising he will bring in the fair tax because he knows that realistically this may not be something he can actually achieve. You can say all you want about Mitt but one thing you can take to the bank if he promises he will do something in a campaign he will do it. He also said that he will get rid of Obamacare.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:20amThe reality is that those of us that believe in America first (our heritage, our Constitution), have to force candidates against the wall to answer how they will deal with illegal immigration. It is costing us trillions to educate and provide healthcare to these people.
Don’t tell me we should not have absolute border security. If you place your hand on the bible to take the oath of office, you are sworn to protect our borders. No further discussion necessary.
Remember….. many Mexicans believe that much of Texas, N Mexico, Az, Ca, Colo, and even Oregon should rightly be part of Mexico. Read Pat Buchanan‘s book to get the story if you don’t believe me. Patrick tried to tell us back in 1992, but we wouldn’t listen.
Report Post »Do not vote for Perry or Romney. How did they just go to the top of the list?
Do you want your candidate to be picked for you?
It’s looking more like Palin with Bachmann, Rubio or Cain. I’m leaning towards Rubio or Cain due to female conflicts if Palin/Bachmann were elected. West is out due to not explaining his affiliation with the racist group the CBC. Sorry Allen, joining a race-based group is anathma to what the civil-rights movement was supposed to be about. Plus, Allen, you haven’t called out the CBC as racist. In fact, Allen, you joined them. Very curious. Bad choice.
If we want to change things, we need to stop being nice! No middle of the road RINO will do it!
swampbuck
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:04amHerman Cain 2012..
yes he worked for the fed and he also saw the error of his ways.. He is also the only one who has put forth any real solutions..
Report Post »chazman
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 8:23am… again …
Report Post »ying
Posted on September 6, 2011 at 3:59amCrucial411, The majority isn’t afraid of race riots, so I don’t think threatening people with them is going to do any good, and it’s not a good reason to vote for somebody anyway. Pick the person who will represent YOU; if you feel that Cain will represent you, then go for it.
Report Post »rickbob
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:42amHow could the illegals afford a 35′ ladder. I would electrify the thing (Jurassic Park, anyone?)
Report Post »Applehead
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:44amHe’s a Bilderberger! Don’t vote for him! So was Bush! Vote for Ron Paul!
Report Post »Uncurable wound
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:51amright on apple head-which bilderberg do you want?Romney or perry?F-that!!!
Report Post »Ron Paul…
robert
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:59amA 35′ ladders?
How does an intruder get down the other side? He can‘t pull up a 35’ ladder by himself. If he waits until there are about four people on the wall to hoist up the ladder, it would be noticed by the cameras that view the general vicinity, giving the Border Patrol lots of time to get there. Large groups of people wouldn’t have enough time to cross without being detected.
Too, if fences do not work, why has the one completed a short while ago in the San Diego area virtually stopped ALL crossings? And other places where there are fences as well?
This issue of amnest and immigration favored by Bush caused the Republicans to lose Congress in 2006 and that, along with the war in Iraq, almost destroyed the Republican party, thanks to the fat nitwit, Karl Rove.
I wonder if Perry knows that.
2) Are we to believe
Report Post »gr8photoman
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:02amFolks, news flash…Ron Paul is never going to sit in the Oval Office unless it’s by invitation. He’s a good man with some great ideas, but his inane foreign policy stance makes him completely unelectable.
LET Iran get the bomb? Are you kidding me? Seriously…you don’t MIND if a country controlled by Jew hating, Infidel-head-lopping off, crazy-as-we-wanna-be myrmidons has the ability to BUILD NUCLEAR BOMBS??
Iranium anyone?
Thank you…no…
Report Post »…NEXT!
Vechorik
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:16amThe Soviet Union has bombs. You wanna go mess with them too?
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:25am@ Gr8photoman
Ditto
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:30am@ Vechorik
Report Post »News Flash: The Soviet Union no noger has bombs because the Soviet Union no longer exists. And, yes, when it did exist, we “messed with them” quite a lot — including with “Cocom” embargoes/trade restrictions (the sort of thing that Ron Paul doesn’t want us to do with Iran).
Vechorik
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:19am“According to Wikipedia…In spring and summer 1953, the United States and Britain, through a covert operation of the CIA called Operation Ajax, conducted from the American Embassy in Tehran, helped organize a coup d’état to overthrow the Mossadeq government. The operation initially failed, and the Shah fled to Italy, but a second attempt succeeded, and Mosaddeq was imprisoned. According to a study of the coup headed by Mark J. Gasiorowski and Malcolm Byrne, intended “to resolve” the “controversy” over who and what were responsible, “it was geostrategic considerations, rather than a desire to destroy Mosaddeq’s movement, to establish a dictatorship in Iran or to gain control over Iran’s oil, that persuaded U.S. officials to undertake the coup.”
And Americans wonder why Iranians are hostile to the United States and its out-of-control government.”
Taken from: http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/ward-aaron7.1.1.html
I think as a Christian, Glenn Beck should consider free trade and peace as an alternative to war and aggression.
Report Post »RA0725
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:11pmDon’t kid yourself. I live in the Southwest and illegals have established themselves. They have established business with equipment, trucks, trailers, employees. The only problem is a lot of it is off the books. Illegals employ illegals. Shadow industries.
Report Post »Zorro6821
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:51amLet me just say this. The Fence is San Diego worked so well that all the drug runners have to use Arizona and Texas borders. Is this guy just plain dumb or does he think we are just as stupid as he is and believe his crap. Anyone who supports this phony, needs a lobotomy and heavy medication.
Report Post »Race
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:38am“The fact is, it’s 1,200 miles from Brownsville to El Paso. Two things: How long you think it would take to build that?”
A lot longer the more it is delayed. Note that this is the same argument used against oil exploration & drilling. Had we drilled & pumped years ago we wouldn’t be dependent on the Ayrabs. Had we built the fence our illegal immigration problem and border incursion problem would be smaller. AND, Mr. Perry, think of the jobs it’d create.
Report Post »cmaxfl
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:09amI agree. It’s been 38 years since the Arab oil embargo of 1973. Just think what could have been done to make the US free of any dependence on other countries. Especially energy.
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:16amIt is not just a barrier at the border that we need. We need a deportation policy with some fricking teeth in it. You get pulled over or engage U.S. law enforcement for ANY reason, and you “ no speak english” then you get your status checked. If you are illegal, IMMEDIATE DEPORTATION. Screw the courts. They are crooked anyway, what do they matter?
Report Post »Zorro6821
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 6:54amFor all the mentally challenged. Congress passed the Fence act but was never funded. The building of the fence is actually law. Of course Slick Ric never mentions that.
Report Post »grungewehr39
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:37amThe average height of the Berlin Wall was 13 feet. I don’t recall the 14 foot ladder business booming in East Germany. This douche will not do a thing to stop ILLEGAL immigration.
Report Post »skilaxdad
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:01amThe Berlin wall was 96 miles long, not 1200 miles long. Quite a logistical difference in patrolling a fence like that running through vast unpopulated areas. Even though it would help, unless the commitment to effectively patrol such a fence would be made and implemented, a 35 foot ladder would be all that was necessary to make it ineffective.
Report Post »APROUDVETERAN
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:02amYou hit the nail squarely on its head. This man is a RINO there’s no question about it and he is a supporter of illegal immigrants. We need a TRUE conservative on the Republican ticket not this phony . Ron Paul looks great from here !!!
Report Post »APROUDVETERAN
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:09amWhen I was in the service I walked a post with a fully loaded rifle. My orders were simple, nobody got past the area I was guarding without knowing the password and having proper identification. If someone dared to pass me without authorization, I was authorized to use lethal force to stop them……seems simple to me folks, lets just station troops along the border and arm them. The whole rest of the world does this; why the hell are we always the “nice” guys that bend over backwards for people who crap all over us ? ENFORCE our laws –simple enough. !!
Report Post »FedUpAlready
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:40amThe Berlin wall, may have only been 13ft high, but, it had mines, guards with machine guns, that would shoot to kill. They were also trying to keep people in, not out.
Report Post »The Government has a double standard when they fine and punish businesses that hire illegals, while they give food stamps, housing, health care and education to these same illegals. Even our own legislators write laws that they themselves don’t have to follow. WTF
cjf99b
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:44amYou’re an idiot. Nothing more than a Ron
Report Post »Paul hack. The Berlin wall was less than
100 miles long. It is absolutely absurd
and completely unrealistic to think we can
built a 1200 mile long fence, not to mention
across that terrain. The Berlin Wall? What
an idiot.
bioengineer
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:59pmNot even a 35 foot ladder. In existing fencing that’s already been put up thousands of breaches have been found, each one costing thousands of dollars to repair. It’s unknown how many have passed through breaches in fencing, but it’s certainly a lot. Studies have almost univerally shown fencing will not do much to address the problem. They will have an impact, but not enough to justify cost. They are only effective in very small corridors., like San Diego.
And really, I think many conservatives are blaming too many problems on illegals. As a capitalist pig, I don’t care if a business is able to hire lower wage workers that are illegal. That’s capitalism. Don’t want illegals to take American jobs? Ok, get rid of minimum wage! Let the market determine wages. And if after that Americans aren’t willing to work as cheaply as Mexicans, hey, that’s a social problem with lazy Americans, not Mexicans.
I agree illegals shouldn’t be provided services though. Turn them away at hospitals. Deny them access to our public schools. Actively deport the ones we do catch. Severely punish ones involved in crime. If you’re an illegal engaged in criminal behavior the punishment should automatically be much more severe than it would normally be for a US citizen.
Building a fence isn’t going to do jack but waste a bunch of money.
Report Post »VermontPatriot
Posted on September 7, 2011 at 8:39pmI walked foot patrol on the East/West German Border several times from 1988 to 1990. That fence extended across the country. At OP Alpha and OP India, we observed the border. The border was 3 fences deep, the 3rd was a click or two back. The border near those OP’s were mined, and protected by soldiers and trained German Shepards.
That border was more designed to keep their people in, than to keep us out.
Report Post »GoodnCool
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:36amPerry had mine until the in state tuition for illegals. WTF over Perry is done “over”
Report Post »cjf99b
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:50amThat easy huh? Perry had your vote until
Report Post »you “heard” that? Do your homework.
Try thinking for yourself, at least read
the damn bill.
Da Kingfish
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:01pmI guess he wants this in Texas also….http://media.causes.com/1098660?p_id=179631924&s=fb_feed&ref=nf
Report Post »TheCenturion
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:35amPerry is not stupid. If you build that wall and use razor wire on top of it, ladders are ineffective. Who do you think you’re fooling Mr. Perry?
Perry is ESTABLISHMENT all the way — DO NOT nominate him.
Sarah, IF she runs, or Bachman, Gingrich, or Cain.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:46am.
Report Post »Perry……..McCain light.
happ77
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:22amSarah & Newt would be my 2 choices but neither would win thanks to the MSM. Sarah should wait 2 years and run for the Senate in Alaska against the Dem they have now. We need to control Congress,
Report Post »thats where most of the harm comes from. My opinion, and its just an opinion not what I would prefer,
Romney/Rubio. I think Rubio is the future and this ticket has the best chance of actually winning and we have to win and then keep the pressure on.
Mil-Dot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:30am@Hap
Report Post »Seems to me that most of the damage is coming from the Executive branch, not congress. We control the House of Reps and will probably take the Senate next year. But if you have a dictator goon as Pres, he and his “Czars” (commie bootlickers) and Executive orders overrule Congress. Your argument does not hold water. You might be a troll. A scared to death of Palin troll.
nowhereman
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 1:08amWe need a border fence around Texas to keep Perry out of the United States.
Report Post »Rob
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:34amShoot a few crossing and it would slow things down. They are INVADERS, shoot them.
Report Post »jjoy
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 5:22pm@ROB
Yes, the illegal mexicans are invaders…
Vincente Fox, while president of mexico, stated that the mexicans would invade the United States and, without firing a shot, take back the southwestern states that really belong to mexico…
And our politicians have let them do it…
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:34amPerry, who do you represent? Apparently NOT the numberless masses who are SICK of illegal immigration in this country.
Move fast and hard on this issue, otherwise just come clean and say you support human trafficking, drug trafficking, the closure of American hospitals due to unpaid bills, the ruination of American property, etc.
Oh, and an official apology to every LEGAL immigrant would also be a good step, along with a full refund of their processing fees.
Do NOT compromise on this issue, my fellow Americans.
Report Post »TheBMT
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:44amseems to me, he still has bit of Democrat in him.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:03amDon’t like what i am hearing about Perry – Sounds like a career Rino!
Report Post »We need someone who is going to scare the heck out of DC –
I know Palin does – Cain does, West does, Paul does
Romney would be good for the economy but not so on other social issues
READRIGHTHERE
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:35amIt seems to me that “social issues” are better dealt with on the state level, making the President irrelevent in that regard. Romney may have made the mistake of “thinking out loud” over the course of his public life, but his stand on these issues appears more clear now. He was never a Democrat, never assisted Al Gore with anything, and as you stated, he would be good for the economy. Who is Perry and why do we care?
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:34am“At least he’s not obama”. For all you fools out there that repeat and believe that crap. You need to put the Kool Aid down, and have a friend or family member give you a swift kick in the butt. You need to open your eye’s. This man is “NO” conservative. He’s an opportunist, that will switch sides or try and take your land. There ‘s in semi decent article on WND.com that spells out some of perrys non-conservative ways. The only bad thing about the article, written by a perry supporter. Is, there was no mention of perry becoming a millionaire while holding office. Is there something wrong with millionaires? Hell no, 99.99% of the time the earned that money. Then there are those people who become millionaires in shady back room deals. Will a real Conservative please step forward? DeMint?
Report Post »Applehead
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:47amLong but very good on Bilderbergers http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bilderberg+group&view=detail&mid=43913BDB4D4BBD60F6A843913BDB4D4BBD60F6A8&first=0&FORM=LKVR35
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:33amJust one chance to fix broken folks!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:58am@searching~~~ You are so right on that point!
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:31amNo, need to carry out existing laws on the books, probably doesn’t, either.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:42amSEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH Yep..that’s why I am not a Perry fan. He’s utilizing the illegals being here by housing them in prisons on our tax dime instead of deporting them. He wants to let them attend our Universities and charge them a lower rate which probably just means that our students will pay a little less for the illegal’s tuition. Califlornia I understand has gotten so bad economy wise that the illegals were going back home to Mexico in droves. That is all it would take…no fences, no prisons, just cut out the entitlement programs for them and not allow their children born on our soil automatic citizenship….all very simple really…but our government needs some reason to spend trillions and print all that money.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:10amYes, Ashes. An illegals dream is to find his way back home; an American’s dream is to make America his home.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:29amIuva me!! In fossum aquae cecidi. Crocidli liberi sunt!
Pick Perry is a thousand times better than BARRY. My cocker spaniel could do a better job than BARRY
Report Post »Redistributor
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:27am@ loin420…don’t get caught up on the bigger ladder than fence response because if you have sufficient troops at the border then it doesnt matter what size ladder they have.
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:43amI live down here on the border and the fence doesn’t stop illegals. The fence is just a political con-job to make it look like the government is doing something effective to stop illegals when it isn’t.
Report Post »highcarry
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:06ami keep saying. 1/2 mile deep multi flora rose with 8 ft. trenches every 50 yards.cheap and effective.
Report Post »dogma
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:26amClose the border now,deport all 20+million that are here now
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:26amI kind of agree with him. A fence is a huge waste of money and time. We’ve all seen/heard about Juan and Juanita climbing these things, tunneling under ‘em. Because we have a drug war at our borders, murders, kidnappings… the National Guard, or even the Reserves (because it is a Federal issue) should be manning that border from end to end. The Mexican Military has crossed our borders, so we should definately make this a Military matter and live rounds should be issued.
As far as his leniency regarding other issues connected to the illegals problem… I’m not on board.
Report Post »JoeBtfsplk
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:25amLet them buy 35′ ladders then RP. That is a losing argument. You just lost another point on my list.
Report Post »Redistributor
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:25amFinally this guy will now drop in the polls! The strategy and tactics should be: Build fence; deploy technology (cameras, drones, electricity, etc.); deploy troops; blow up underground caves; stop arms/drugs from crossing border. Done
Report Post »Master_Mason
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:55amAMEN! Does Perry think we‘re fools and expect us to believe that it’s too hard/too expensive to build a fence? That’s the LEAST he could do to defend the Texas border but he dismisses it without a thought. He knows good and well a fence could be built and in no-time flat. It wouldn’t be near as expensive or as difficult as constructing an interstate highway!
Look, folks – we all know why he dismisses border control issues just like every other candidate. Illegals are at least 30,000,000+ in this country and it’s a massive voting block. Perry, like all the others, is afraid of offending the 30M + all their families and friends because he wants the Mexican vote. He’s willing to overlook all the illegals just like every other politician has done for DECADES. This is why our country is in the shape it’s in – because of self-serving POLITICIANS. Perry is exactly that.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on September 5, 2011 at 7:25amRedistributer……
Report Post »Yessur! Agreed! Done!
Very simple to understand. Exactly the type of candidate we need!
mr.goodvibe
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:24amI kew it. Never Can trust an AL Gore supporting ex- democrat.
Report Post »cmsmik
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:24amThis is very interesting, because I saw Rick Perry on an interiew with Greta, and he was going on and on about the border being closed. Now I find out he gives in state tuition to illegals?! WTF, any chance he had of getting my vote is gone!! You are right LMD above, he is a Rhino, but so is Romney!! Where is our Ronald Reagan for 2012? Please show yourself!!!
Report Post »GABOB
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:51amSaw the same program. It is not what he is saying now.
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 1:20pmYes, where is our Ronald Reagan? I’ve been thinking about it and my only guess for a responsible person who belives in our Lord & Savior, is an honest person, not afraid to take a stand against the hateful left, say’s it like it is and believes in American Constitution. Sarah Palin. Don’t think the Soros cronies could buy her under any conditions. So many of our elected officials are bought off for their votes on things against the best for America. Don’t kid yourselves, this is how the game works in DC.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:32pmHe is not saying that at all – listen to what he is really saying.
Report Post »burr99
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:23amThere is much that I like about Perry. This is not it. Seems to me, the Berlin wall was a pretty effective boundry when it was in place.
Report Post »MNYukon
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:15amEffective with military personnel walking on top with guns and on the ground with guns to keep the East Germans from crossing into West Germany.
Report Post »oneshiner
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:28amDon’t want to throw water on Rick Perry (as I love Texas) but I’ve had an uneasy feeling about him from the start, knowing: He was for sanctuary cities, wanted to give in-state tuition to illegals, attended the Bidlerberg conference (New world order) and all this is a worry to me. He seemed to be in favor of the Trans Tex Corridor, opening the borders between Canada & Mexico and the USA . I’ll hold on until he explains what all this really means before I make any decision. Quite frankly, I’m so tired of the lies we get from everyone, all the time. Whom can you believe anymore? Obama has been nothing but one lie after another and his people love it. Why?
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:23amYep, you try to cross it, you get tangled in the concertina wire, then you are shot on the spot. Very effective. But you left out one thing-elected officials actually have to have a SPINE in order for it to work.
Report Post »Colhauser
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:21amYou dont need a fence, you need to change the border patrol into a 5th branch of the military, and put 20,000 troops and land minds and no one is crossing!
Report Post »Liberalismsamentaldisorder
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:28amWe simply need both. The thought that the country that put a man on the moon cannot build a simple fence is insane.
Report Post »dogma
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:31amOnly after getting the ones who are here out
Report Post »2ndAkeepsmefree
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:34am5th branch of the military…. I like that idea, replace the paint ball guns with M240′s!
Report Post »Lloyd Drako
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 10:03amIt was liberals addicted to free spending, expansion of state power and massive infrastructure who sent men to the moon in less than 10 years. You want a fence from El Paso to Brownsville? Elect the most liberal candidates you can find.
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:32amThere has been a world wide “ban” on landmines for at least 35 years. No politician has the nuts to use them even if he did have them.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:29pmThat is where you start as soon as we have a president that is serious about fixing another huge mess/problem and the person for that is Rick Perry.
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:20amImmigration may be the one issue on which I disagree with the Governor. I like his point though…35 ft. ladder business! Too funny!
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:35amSimple solution-outlaw the making of ladders over 24 feet. Case closed. (tongue in cheek)
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:50pmLion420
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:20am
Immigration may be the one issue on which I disagree with the Governor. I like his point though…35 ft. ladder business! Too funny!
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36 foot ladder…..no problem, build the fence 72 feet hight. If that not enough then built it 773 feet tall.
HumbleCitizen
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:17amRino already SELECTED by the Bildebergs to replace Obama, that way, the NWO wins either way.
Report Post »Watch how the “enemy” (democrats) will “support” Perry while tearing down all the other repub candidates.
Lion420
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:26amYou say this after he’s been attacked by the democrats in the education system?
Report Post »ScratInTheHat
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:36amLion420
Report Post »You need to learn more about Texas. It was the legislature that put Texas right not the governor. The Texas governor is a weak office with little real power. Perry is a conservative until the lights go off and the cameras stop. He’s a PT Barnum man! There is a sucker born every minute!
Lloyd Drako
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 11:14amDemocrats will “support” Perry because they think he’ll be easier to beat than, say, Romney. They’re all about winning, not advancing the Bilderberg agenda, whatever that may be.
Report Post »Hisnameishussein
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 12:02pmHe’s a RINO like McCain
Report Post »Liberalismsamentaldisorder
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:15amRinorinorinorinorinorinorinorinorinorinorinorino
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:21amRino? With his jobs and taxation records???
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:24amHe is a Bildeberg/NWO member. Romney isn’t and looks like our best bet to turn America around.
Report Post »Liberalismsamentaldisorder
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:27amYes Rino. You’re looking at Arlen Spector of the west. Ran Al Gore’s campaign….supported Hillarycare. Refuses to secure the border. Texas’ economy is better than the rest of the country, mostly due to 2 things; low taxes and oil. Perry didn’t create either of those two things. Yes, he’s not Obama, but he’s not as conservative as the media would have you believe. The lamestream is perfectly happy with Huntsman, Romney or Perry. None as bad as Obama, but all just really liberal-lite. Each taking us down the path of destruction, just at a slightly slower pace.
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on September 4, 2011 at 9:46amLion420, your an ignorant fool. Government doesn’t create jobs. And tax’s, Texas had no state income tax before perry. Know a little about the man before you start spouting your stupid talking points.
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