[Jolla]

names like Sam Houston, Davy Crockett

They came to Texas at a special moment in time, much like we see many headed here today at this time.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

I don't remember the National Guard being "federalized" when they were sent off to Iraq.

I checked, and a couple of states tried to claw their National Guard back with no effect, but the term "federalization" was never used.

[Secret Agent Man]

Its certainly ironic.

[PGalt]

BANG! HOORAY Allen West!

[wbarmy]

This is a very bad hill upon which Joe Biden has chosen to die. As we say in the military, he has written a check that his butt can’t cash.

I remember hearing that about a certain Iraqi President many years ago, just outside of Fallujah. It was funny then and it is funny now.

[OftheOhio]

I surely hope Trump picks Allen West for vice president. Let’s get this party started.

[Svartalfiar]

I wouldn’t mind getting federalized. I’m not on the border so it’d be awesome to just stay in school while getting full AD pay!