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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 10:28 AM
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Gov. Rick Perry (R-Clown) requests federal aid, declares sovereignty
Edited on Wed Apr-15-09 10:34 AM by ProSense

RHETORIC VS REALITY....

Following up on an earlier item, Texas Gov. Rick Perry's (R) speech yesterday on his unwillingness to accept the "oppressive hand" of the federal government has caused something of a stir. It also, as it turns out, offers another example of conservative hypocrisy.

After all, there's Perry's rhetoric...

"I believe the federal government has become oppressive. It's become oppressive in its size, its intrusion in the lives of its citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state. <...>

"We think it's time to draw the line in the sand and tell Washington that no longer are we going to accept their oppressive hand in the state of Texas. That's what this press conference, that's what these Texans are standing up for. There is a point in time where you stand up and say enough is enough, and I think Americans, and Texans especially have reached that point."

... and there's Perry's reality.

Governor Rick Perry, five days ago: Governor Perry Calls FEMA To Assist With Wildfires

Governor Rick Perry, last month: Governor Perry Calls For 1,000 Troops To Be Sent To Border

Governor Rick Perry, five months ago: Governor Perry Requests 18 Month Extension Of Federal Aid For Ike Debris Removal

Yes, ol' Rick just can't stand that "oppressive" federal bureaucracy that keeps "interfering" with Texas, except when he needs its help.




Edited title to correspond to timing.
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rateyes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 10:31 AM
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1. I'm sure he took stiumulus funds, too. nt
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Liberal_Stalwart71 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 11:14 AM
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5. He was forced to by Dems in the state legislature and even by many Repukes! n/t
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 10:32 AM
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2. D'ja know what? Nuh-uh.
Edited on Wed Apr-15-09 10:33 AM by Ian David
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TTUBatfan2008 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 10:49 AM
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3. As a Texan...
I can't help but be embarrassed by his behavior. On the other hand, I also can't help but laugh at it. Even Republicans hate him here. I think his little rhetorical outburst on abandoning the Union is possibly the most hypocritical thing I've ever seen, given how much he was crying for federal aide during Hurricanes Rita and Ike.
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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 10:55 AM
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4. Stupid voting results in stupid leaders....Smart voting gets you Reason Sanity and Truth
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Wildewolfe Donating Member (470 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 11:15 AM
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6. Stupid voting gets you Treason, Hannity and the Uncouth...nt
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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 11:11 PM
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19. Exactly...:o)
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LiberalFighter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 11:19 AM
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7. If he is really serious then the federal government should comply.
Provided

that all federal funding for their roads, schools, police, national parks if any will cease.

NASA will be relocated to another state.

Will no longer receive assistance from the FBI, FEMA, OSHA, HUD, Veterans Affairs or any other federal agency.

Farmers and farm corporations will no receive subsidies for any crops grown in Texas.

All VA hospitals will no longer be funded or built in Texas.
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 11:28 AM
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8. ALL federal facilities in the state will be defunded. Agencies will be
relocated. Military bases will be closed and stripped, and personnel relocated to the USA.

Works for me. TX has been a drain on our finances for a long time.
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LiberalFighter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 02:21 PM
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12. Forgot about the military.
Imagine how many would move out of the state of Texas when those jobs are moved out of the state and they lose any sales revenue. There would also be a lot of empty houses and apartments.

With fewer residents they would need fewer law enforcement, teachers, and state workers. The USA would only have to deliver mail to one location in Texas and Texas would be responsible to deliver the mail themselves.
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smoogatz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 02:39 PM
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14. Don't forget the U.S. military bases, and the Border Patrol.
Texas can manage its own national security, thank you very much. Also, no more U.S. presidents from Texas. Woo hoo!
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jenmito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 11:38 AM
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9. Palin called Alaska a "sovereign state" in a statement Olbermann read a couple
weeks ago and he thought it was just another sign of her ignorance, saying he didn't know what she meant by that.
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LiberalFighter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 02:22 PM
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13. Would she be hypocritical by making that statement and then run for any federal office?
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MilesColtrane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 11:45 AM
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10. Somebody's running for national office!


Ladies and gentlemen...we have the male Sarah Palin.
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YvonneCa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 01:19 PM
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11. (R-Clown)...
...how appropriate! :7
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tammywammy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 02:42 PM
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15. There's a distinction
In the stimulus bill there are strings attached to the money. Texas currently has a budget surplus, but Perry is afraid that in a couple of years when this federal money runs out, they'll be expected to continue to fund the programs out of state coffers.

That's different than requesting federal help for disaster or help in protecting the Texas border from the on going fighting in Mexico.
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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 03:36 PM
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17. You're probably right. Still, if he's serious about sovereignty, there is no distinction,
and he's free to refuse the stimulus.

An Offer Republican Governors Can Refuse

Refusing the stimulus doesn't bolster his case for sovereingty.
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Doctor_J Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 03:07 PM
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16. Be sure to forward this to Countdown
They would love it - might even be #1
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zulchzulu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-15-09 03:41 PM
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18. OK, Hair Rickie... no money for Texas. Let's see what the pitch forkies do now
No money for hurricanes, tornados, fires... oh, alright Rick. We can do that. Enjoy your public hanging.
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