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AN OPEN LETTER TO TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY
The Grassroots Texans Network ^ | 6-30-2011

Posted on 07/02/2011 9:06:42 PM PDT by smoothsailing

AN OPEN LETTER TO TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY

June 30, 2011

The Honourable James Richard 'Rick' Perry

Governor of the State of Texas

State Insurance Building

1100 San Jacinto

Austin, Texas 78701

Governor Perry:

We write to express, in the strongest possible terms, our disappointment over the outcome of the regular and special sessions of the 82nd Legislature, in which every single one of the dozens of common-sense immigration reform bills died.

As you are most likely aware, the overwhelming body of polling data shows that Texans are extremely concerned about the effects of unchecked illegal immigration on our state...

(Letter continues at link-you do not have to be a Texas resident to sign the letter)

This post is for information and discussion purposes, not to endorse or not endorse the letter.

(Excerpt) Read more at grassrootstexans.net ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; US: Texas; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: aliens; perry; rickperry; sanctuarycity; teaparty
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1 posted on 07/02/2011 9:06:47 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

Well Perry also sounded very disappointed.

And if he is REALLY disappointed, he will call another special session, this time for the Sanctuary Bill (and maybe the groping bill).

Of course if he doesn’t call that session it will be obvious that he’s perfectly happy with those bills getting squashed, and he’s just another OPEN BORDERS Republican.


2 posted on 07/02/2011 9:11:12 PM PDT by BobL (PLEASE READ: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2657811/posts))
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To: BobL

I remember reading recently that if a second session was called, there might be a real problem getting folks to show up. Just how powerful is a Texas Governor, can the Texas Rangers be called out to round up legislators?


3 posted on 07/02/2011 9:15:24 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

You might have wanted to address this letter to Perry (no relation)of Perry Homes, conservative donor. and Chris Butt of HEB Grocery Stores (gives to both parties).

It seems when it looked like the bills were going to pass they mounted a big $$$$ campaign to stop the Leg.

It is hardly Governor Perry’s fault in that outcome.


4 posted on 07/02/2011 9:17:24 PM PDT by Marty62 (Marty60)
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To: Marty62

Even if he knew that would happen? You were sick the day they taught politics at whatever school you went to?


5 posted on 07/02/2011 9:19:56 PM PDT by TwoSwords (The Lord is a man of war, Exodus 15:3)
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To: BobL

He is a liar and paid off some how.

GOP communist.


6 posted on 07/02/2011 9:20:24 PM PDT by lephantom
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To: Marty62
You might have wanted to address this letter...

I didn't write it. You might want to read it. :)

7 posted on 07/02/2011 9:21:32 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

FWIW, that’s the group’s SECOND “open letter” to Perry.

Here’s the first:

http://grassrootstexans.net/userdata/grassrootstexas/Open_Letter_to_Rick_Perry.pdf

Those of you thinking you want him in Washington really should read it.


8 posted on 07/02/2011 9:22:13 PM PDT by Jedidah
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To: lephantom

A brilliant post that displays a profound grasp of Texas politics.


9 posted on 07/02/2011 9:22:14 PM PDT by achilles2000 ("I'll agree to save the whales as long as we can deport the liberals")
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To: BobL

If this guy does not get a sanctuary city bill passed after Houston had a sixth consecutive cop killed or maimed by an illegal alien..he’s done


10 posted on 07/02/2011 9:27:20 PM PDT by magna carta
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To: lephantom
He is a liar and paid off some how. GOP communist.

Gosh lephantom, your argument is so articulate and persuasive. Maybe you should just read the posts on FR and not bother to reply. For your sake. Regarding Perry, he's our man!! Go Perry!!

11 posted on 07/02/2011 9:29:40 PM PDT by ExtremeUnction
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To: Jedidah

You fail to point out that the Governor was just one recipient of the letter:

Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus
Senate Transportation Chair Tommy Williams
House Transportation Chair Larry Phillips
Honorable Members of the Texas Senate
Honorable Members of the Texas House

You got a beef with Perry, that’s fine, I understand, but the first letter appears to be more about holding the legislature’s feet to the fire.


12 posted on 07/02/2011 9:38:20 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

“I remember reading recently that if a second session was called, there might be a real problem getting folks to show up. Just how powerful is a Texas Governor, can the Texas Rangers be called out to round up legislators?”

If Perry actually WANTS to deal with Sanctuary Cities, I have no doubt he’ll get enough people to show up to take care of the problem.

Of course I don’t expect that outcome...


13 posted on 07/02/2011 9:44:05 PM PDT by BobL (PLEASE READ: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2657811/posts))
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To: BobL

I take it you don’t think much of Perry, is that right?


14 posted on 07/02/2011 9:45:35 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

Perry is the best chance to move the hussein family out of the White House. I sure hope he runs.


15 posted on 07/02/2011 10:02:59 PM PDT by boycott (CAL)
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To: boycott

I hope he gets in the race too, except for Cain and maybe Bachmann the current field is pretty lame.


16 posted on 07/02/2011 10:10:12 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

I like Cain and Buchmann too. I wouldn’t mind seeing any of them as the VP candidate.

Any and all of them are better than obama. I know that’s not saying much.


17 posted on 07/02/2011 10:18:28 PM PDT by boycott (CAL)
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To: smoothsailing
Perry was for amnesty before he was against it, then he was against amnesty before he was for it and then he was, etc, etc the dirty bag is for and against all issues. Rino elitist, that would be Perry.
18 posted on 07/02/2011 10:19:47 PM PDT by org.whodat
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To: smoothsailing

Perry is all hat and no cattle!


19 posted on 07/02/2011 10:19:47 PM PDT by rwoodward ("god, guns and more ammo")
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To: Jedidah; All
Those of you thinking you want him in Washington really should read it.
Don't really want him. If he gets the nomination, I'll vote for him of course. But, if you were disappointed in George W., you'll hate Rick Perry. But, hey..........
We don't need Perry now. Congressman Thad McCotter from MI has entered the race. Young, Conservative, smart as a whip, a sharp wit, great debating skills......Could Thad McCotter be who we've been waiting for? Could he be our 2012 "Great Communicator"; Ronald Reagan?
20 posted on 07/02/2011 10:25:09 PM PDT by no dems (When I learn that a person, regardless of who they are, is a Democrat, I lose respect for them.)
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