As soon as Trump's proposal to use the military to "guard the border" is slowed or stopped by

[Atticus]

the courts, does anyone doubt that the various Rambo wannabes in the militias will flock to the border to "protect 'Murika"? Is Trump's rhetoric anything less than an invitation to "patriots" to mete out vigilante justice?

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. Are there any judges left that are not rightwing scyophants with the minds

of children?

yes, some?

Good, not for long though, because you know, emails.



I dont think this can be taken to court, by the way.

[Atticus]

3. My understanding is that he is proposing what looks to be a violation of the

Posse Comitatus Act. If so, he us answerable at law for that. As usual, it is unclear just what in hell the jackass actually meant, if anything at all. So, you may be correct.

[Eliot Rosewater]

4. Thanks. I am at the point now where I dont see a resolution to any of this thru

normal channels UNLESS every sane person shows up in NOV and votes for ANY dem

[RandomAccess]

7. I thought Posse Comitatus died during the Bush admin --

No??? I'd breathe a sigh of relief if it's still in effect.

[exboyfil]

11. Not that I agree for the need to send troops to the borders

but aren't troops on the boarders actually part of the job for the Department of Defense (you know protecting our borders from attack).


It brings me back to when the Department of Homeland Security was first proposed. So what is the Department of Defense for? I think some Republican politician asked that question.

[beveeheart]

2. Didn't Rambo wannabees already do this some time ago?

In Arizona, I think?

[Wounded Bear]

5. Yep...was a fine summer camp for them...

I can't recall they ever caught anyone, though.

[Atticus]

6. I think you are correct. But, this time, with the official okey-dokey of Dear Leader, it could be

"YU-U-UGE!"

[fleur-de-lisa]

8. Our southern border lies in a very tough environment.

Most tRump humpers are pretty lazy and stupid. I don't imagine that they would last very long if they did go.

[Grammy23]

9. I understand Commander BoneSpurs said we have no laws protecting our borders.

Well, how, pray tell, do we arrest people for crossing our borders illegally or without documentation?

No laws, eh? Please enlighten us, oh wise one.

[fallout87]

10. Why are you assuming the courts will stop this?

Unfortunately there is recent precedent for this. 2006 and 2010

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/03/politics/trump-border-wall-military/index.html

To Circumvent the Posse Comitatus Act, They will deploy troops to assist in border patrol agents with security, not enforce it. The sight of troops alone will hinder many from trying to cross.

[Atticus]

12. You may be right, but just because you know what he may do doesn't mean he does. nt