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Border Wars Texas is Ground Zero (update) Texas Border Security Report
Click 2 Houston ^ | 9-26-2011 | Robert Arnold (report:Gen Mccaffery &Major Gen Scales

Posted on 09/26/2011 4:55:21 PM PDT by Marty62

"During the past two years, the state of Texas has become increasingly threatened by the spread of Mexican cartel organized crime," the report concluded.

The report states six of the seven Mexican drug cartels have "command and control" operations in Texas cities.

"Texas has become critical terrain and operational ground zero in the cartel's efforts to expand into the United States," the report stated.

McCaffrey said the cartels are heavily recruiting Texas gang members to help insure the transportation of drugs into the United States and cash from the sale of drugs back into Mexico. McCaffrey said the Texas Department of Public Safety estimates at least 18,000 Texas gang members are already working for the cartels, and the number of prison gangs working with the cartels increased from four to twelve in the last year.

"That is an enemy division inside Texas that is armed and criminal in nature and fueled by drug money," McCaffrey said.

(Excerpt) Read more at click2houston.com ...


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KEYWORDS: aliens; border; borderwars; cartels; cartelsborder
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To: Marty62

I agree with you. Once Perry has the power to do something about it ,I believe he will. BTW, the anti- Perry trolls will be here right away.


41 posted on 09/26/2011 6:45:24 PM PDT by Quickgun (As a former fetus, I'm opposed to abortion. Mamas don't let your cowboys grow up to be babies..)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest

You’re a real stand up comic! /s


42 posted on 09/26/2011 6:51:21 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
Even during the Bush years he was for a mass registration program, temporary needs-based 2yr worker visas, deportation and ban of the criminals. No citizenship. No amnesty.

For comparison, Palin told O'Reilly in 2010 her solution was also registration and work visas.

Romney was actually asked about the illegals here at a NH townhall in August. He punted and talked about securing the border.

Newt was asked in a debate and he suggested a registration system, modeled after the World War draft boards where locals would decide who would get a visa based on local need.

I've not heard Bachmann or the others offer an answer for those here now.

I'd have thought that would be far more important than debating how to lock down the border.

43 posted on 09/26/2011 6:55:43 PM PDT by newzjunkey
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To: FlyingEagle

It’s a huge problem, Mexico is now officially a narco state and as they move into the border states and beyond the culture follows them. Eventually the only choice left will be to send the US Army down there to restore order.

But I don’t think Perry will deport very many though the question needs to be asked of all of them in fairness.


44 posted on 09/26/2011 6:56:16 PM PDT by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: FlyingEagle

That’s a disturbing extract. I hope this report gets some attention.


45 posted on 09/26/2011 6:59:25 PM PDT by newzjunkey
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To: lonestar
You’re a real stand up comic! /s

Thanks, I always try to tell the truth with a little humor. Now maybe you can tell us what President Perry will do with all these illegals? Since you want him it's a fair question.

46 posted on 09/26/2011 6:59:41 PM PDT by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
opinion

not fact

47 posted on 09/26/2011 7:00:44 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: bwc2221
Exactly what should Perry do to secure the border? What would you do if you were guv of TX?

Remember TX has a balanced budget.

48 posted on 09/26/2011 7:05:27 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: newzjunkey
Even during the Bush years he was for a mass registration program, temporary needs-based 2yr worker visas, deportation and ban of the criminals. No citizenship. No amnesty.

The problem with guest worker programs is they never leave, the laws are barely enforced and then the misreading of the 14th Amendment keeps them here anyway with their kids. Most of us rightly saw that Bush and Kennedy were pushing mass amnesty despite what it was being called.

Romney was actually asked about the illegals here at a NH townhall in August. He punted and talked about securing the border.

Romney won't do anything either. I actually believe when it comes to securing the border it's going to take one of those women governors, they just appear to have more stones and are less swayed by the cheap labor lobbying.

49 posted on 09/26/2011 7:08:49 PM PDT by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: Marty62

Did he say it or not?


50 posted on 09/26/2011 7:11:26 PM PDT by abigailsmybaby ("To understan' the livin', you gotta commune wit' da dead." Minerva)
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To: All

You can help secure the border by reporting crossings. Just Google BlueServo and become a virtual border guard. I’m a member and have reported several crossings.


51 posted on 09/26/2011 7:12:39 PM PDT by Walvoord
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To: Marty62

Oh, Perry is doing plenty but not in a way that keeps this nation a sovereign nation.

The Central Valle TEA Party in Texas has a view on Perry that I think all should consider.

Gov. Rick Perry supports North American Union

http://www.centralvalleyteaparty.com/video/gov-rick-perry-supports-north?xg_source=activity

Here’s another article about Rick Perry and the North American Union and the Trans Texas Corridor.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=14229

Quess who is trying to get you to believe that the TTC (Trans Texas Corridor) is a myth? You may have guessed it but its: http://mediamattersaction.org/reports/fearandloathing/online_version That’s right! Media Matters. Now why would they not want you to know that there is anything such as the TTC? Hmmmm!

I wonder if the TTC is just a myth what is Perry was talking about when he was describing the TTC in this video. He and the President of Mexico tell how it will come from Mexico to Canada like Vicente Fox explains in this same video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXdhph3pwXk

Perry even vetoed a bill that would have protected the rights of land and homeowners. By vetoing that bill he left open the possibility of confiscating the land to use for the TTC.

Rick Perry is not who we need leading this country.


52 posted on 09/26/2011 7:22:02 PM PDT by CynicalBear
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
He has said what he would do as POTUS...what he would have the current POTUS do to secure the border...boots on the ground, drones in the air.

I would hope he would have all welfare benefits cut off. I assume Congress would have to do that.

Instate tuition is is not an incentive for illegals to come to TX anymore than the other 9 states that have instate tuition. They come for freebies...not to pay tuition!

53 posted on 09/26/2011 7:23:17 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Marty62
A search to discover any info on what the NAFTA border zone is revealed the following results with a comment found elsewhere: "and why border enforcement is so screwed up. Apparently, from other articles, a commission in Mexico City administers the 200 mile region with regard to the NAFTA agreement. The two govts share the border zone, the drug cartels want all or part of it, so a war between the three exists with all parties infiltrated by the others. http://www.ppt2txt.com/r/bc65246a/ a pdf text printout, source unknown..Singapore Family Album? "The U.S.-Mexico Border Content Inside: The U.S.-Mexico Border A 200-kilometer zone that extends 100 kilometers on either side of the border stretching 3,141 kilometers or 1,952 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Home to more than 10.5 million people, with about 6.2 million in the United States and 4.3 million in Mexico Fastest growing region in North America. Border population expected to double to 24 million by 2020. US. Border area is poorest region in the country. 39 Mexican municipalities, 25 U.S. counties and 14 pairs of sister cities along the international border. Communities sharing natural resources (including water, air, flora/fauna) along a common border with a wide range of trans-boundary socio-economic and environmental challenges. North America’s Border Sister Cities San Diego/Baja California Border Regional Issues Sustainable Communities: Population 2000: 4.1 million. 2020: 6.4 million 65,000 new residents to Tijuana per year—mostly through migration 50% of all migration along U.S.-Mexico border comes through Tijuana. Infrastructure (social, physical) not keeping pace with population growth Environment: A variety of trans-boundary environmental issues : conservation of natural resources; protection of endangered species; air quality; water quality and supply; hazardous waste management, emergency response. Health: HIV/AIDS; TB; Hepatitis, substance abuse, mental health issues, high percentage of residents on both sides of border are uninsured. Education: Educational attainment and skills gap issues; digital divide; Family and Children’s Issues: Child abuse including prostitution; drug/gang violence; delinquency Population Growth Rate Baja California versus rest of Mexico About ICF Only community foundation in the United States solely focused on internationally-oriented donor advised grant-making. Assets of $1 million and 33 funds. Close to $850K funded to date ($352K last year) Geographic focus: the Americas and Asia with an emphasis in Mexico. Primary Areas of focus: Environment, Health, Education, Sustainable Communities, and Culture. Over 28% of grant-making to date has been along the border, almost exclusively in Baja California. Approx. $237,000 in border area grant-making with 42 separate projects funded. Close working relationship with FINCOMUN in Baja California. About FINCOMUN Less than a year old. Only community foundation serving Baja California. Focused on promoting a culture of philanthropy in Baja California’s border area and coastal communities including those along the Sea of Cortez. Bi-national Board of Governors. Strong strategic relationship with ICF. First major grant-making cycle: summer 2002. 3 Year goal: become a self-sustaining community foundation in the region that is serves. The ICF/FINCOMUN Relationship Strong symbiotic partnership. Common objective to strengthen level of philanthropy for the benefit of communities and non profits in Baja California. ICF is working closely with FINCOMUN to expand the base of U.S. donors that have an affinity with Baja California and an interest in making a difference in the region. Jointly launched Border Environmental Fund (BEF) to support Mexican environmental non government organizations in area of capacity building and leadership development. In process of undertaking a joint community needs assessment for the Northern Border region of Baja California. Observations Philanthropy Along the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy on the border is in its infancy. Culture for organized philanthropy non existent in Mexico. Issues remain on Mexican laws specific to charities Absence of strong corporate HQs along border has kept region largely out of the loop on corporate foundation support. Maquilas are cost centers and generally not disposed to philanthropy with a few exceptions (GM, Levi Strauss, Sony). Border region has not been as effective as it could be in communicating needs outside region. 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54 posted on 09/26/2011 7:31:24 PM PDT by givemELL (Does Taiwan eet the Criteria to Qualify as an "Overseas Territory of the United States"? by Richar)
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To: lonestar

Securing the border is important and a priority but if these illegals get amnesty the GOP is finished literally, you’ll never see conservatives winning national office again. I think it’s important that we know where all the candidates stand on that, not just Perry.


55 posted on 09/26/2011 7:34:48 PM PDT by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
agree

The others have had a walk on the subject and it would be interesting to hear what they have to say...most of them have never been to the border...and Santorum probably went to El Paso!

It's sad that we can't enjoy going across the border for dinner like in the good old days. I went to the dog races across the border from El Paso once.

56 posted on 09/26/2011 7:47:44 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: lonestar

Maybe you can convince Lamar Smith to run instead, he does not mess around when it comes to illegal immigration. I actually agree with him on the agricultural guest worker program, provided it’s strictly enforced and e-verify passes. Eisenhower did something similar in the 1950s and it worked out well enough without the chaos we have today.


57 posted on 09/26/2011 8:14:55 PM PDT by Reaganwuzthebest
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To: FlyingEagle
"The ATF and DEA are busy gunrunning in the southerly direction, that is what the Federal government under Omarxist is doing."

You forgot- they put up signs, saying Americanos stay away, this land is Bandito territory!

58 posted on 09/26/2011 8:19:49 PM PDT by matthew fuller (Compromise on the Holocaust would have killed three million Jews.)
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To: Reaganwuzthebest
Eisenhower did something similar in the 1950s

"Operation Wetback"

Can you imagine the uproar over that these days? LOL!

59 posted on 09/26/2011 8:24:35 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: lonestar
That wouldn't go over well today, definitely not the name. Enforcing the laws as they're caught and stopping the job magnet a better way to go.

After the illegals were deported Eisenhower setup a guest worker program for the farmers and it seemed to work out well. Didn't have the problems we are now.

60 posted on 09/26/2011 8:29:57 PM PDT by Reaganwuzthebest
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