Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

ashling

(25,771 posts)
Fri May 1, 2015, 06:36 AM May 2015

Rand: I'll Look Into Whether The Military Is Planning To Takeover The Southwest

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/rand-paul-jade-helm

"It's making some people nervous, but it doesn't take much to make people nervous nowadays," Mickelson said. "If you get a chance to, I'd like to know what the rest of the story is on that."

"We'll look at that also," Paul assured him.

A spokesman for Paul did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TPM on Thursday.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday asked the State Guard to monitor the exercise when it happens in order to ensure "that Texans know their safety, constitutional rights, private property rights and civil liberties will not be infringed."



[font size = 5]BREAKING:[/font size = 5] In a statement issued today Rand Paul sought to calm fears of the unhinged. "I have looked into this matter. The federal government is not going to take over Southwest ... but they won't be able to land and Love Field anymore."

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Rand: I'll Look Into Whether The Military Is Planning To Takeover The Southwest (Original Post) ashling May 2015 OP
Oiks liberal N proud May 2015 #1
Juanita Jean is comforted that Rand is looking out for us Gothmog May 2015 #2
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Texas»Rand: I'll Look Into Whet...