Did you know what the Feds said to Texas? "You’ll Take Syrians Whether You Want Them or Not."

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:46:37 -0500

Did you know what the Feds said to Texas: You’ll Take Syrians Whether You Want Them or Not?

The Rest of the Story!

The Obama Administration got back in the face of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the other governors who said they would not accept Syrian refugees in their states. The governors were told they must take the Syrian refugees whether they want to or not. The move by the Office of Refugee Resettlement could lead to yet another lawsuit filed by states against the federal government.

http://www.jewsnews.co.il/2015/11/29/feds-to-texas-youll-take-syrians-whether-you-want-them-or-not/

Feds to Texas: You’ll Take Syrians Whether You Want Them or Not

by BOB PRICE The Obama Administration got back in the face of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the other governors who said they would not accept Syrian refugees in their states. The governors were told they must take the Syrian refugees whether they want to or not.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 2 at 2015 8:47 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:47:50 -0500

So what?

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Dec 2 at 2015 8:52 AM

MAJ Alvin B. — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:52:35 -0500

Yes. Unless this goes to court and the states win, the states will have to comply with the wishes of the Feds.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Dec 2 at 2015 8:54 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 08:54:11 -0500

Sounds like micromanagement to me!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 9:00 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:00:30 -0500

Yes I knew about this. The administration is using the Refugee Act of 1980 for the basis of their argument. This law has withstood previous challenges because our government is not singling out a state for the resettlement of the refugees.

Response by Cpl Shane Cunningham made Dec 2 at 2015 9:12 AM

Cpl Shane Cunningham — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:12:48 -0500

Even if it was because of their "country of origin or religious views" that's a right given to American citizens. But it's more than that.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 9:22 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:22:13 -0500

Our executive branch has forgotten the concept of federalism, has violated the oath of office and failed the American citizen.

When forced upon us... I will be vigilant. I will not be caught off guard. I will engage against any terroristic act.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 9:51 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:51:05 -0500

Based on the open source information available, my opinion is that we have more to fear from terrorists either sneaking in through our northern and southern borders or using the mishmash of visa programs that the U.S. has.

The vetting process of the refugee appears strong and thorough. I think taking in refugees is the right thing to do. There are many Lebanese, Egyptian and Moroccan immigrants that have taking residency in my region and they have been a great addition to the communities. Many are also Christian, as not all from Arab areas are Muslim.

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Dec 2 at 2015 10:08 AM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:08:00 -0500

If we believe in the Constitution and many of us purport to do, then we must acknowledge the fact that Federal > State. So this refugee resettlement program is a Federal directive that states can't refuse but can implement actions to impede. But with our political divisions the way they are today most will say to hell with the Constitution so long as this POTUS is the one in charge.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 2 at 2015 10:15 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:15:54 -0500

Well, that would be the constitution in action. "When push comes to shove, the federal government has both the plenary power and the power of the 1980 Refugee Act to place refugees anywhere in the country, Legally, states have no authority to do anything because the question of who should be allowed in this country is one that the Constitution commits to the federal government."
https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/643

S.643 - 96th Congress (1979-1980): Refugee Act of 1979

Summary of S.643 - 96th Congress (1979-1980): Refugee Act of 1979

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 2 at 2015 10:27 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:27:32 -0500

Man up, Texas.

Walt

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 2 at 2015 10:31 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:31:12 -0500

That is very bad news but not unexpected form the POTUS Obama administration COL Mikel J. Burroughs. I am looking forward to January 2017 and hope and pray that a sufficient number of voters have wised up to the fairy tales the progressives have foisted upon this nation since 2009.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 2 at 2015 10:32 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:32:09 -0500

The dealio on how the feds can dictate to the states lies in the 14th amendment, which pretty much trumps (har har) the 9th and 10th.

Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

[that section whacks any state objections]

Section 2. Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State.

Section 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

Section 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.

Section 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.[1]

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Walt

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 2 at 2015 10:33 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:33:44 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, that is absolutely insane.
A strong screening process for ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND Syrians?!?!
You have Got to be kidding me.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 10:46 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:46:27 -0500

Sounds like you might as well reserve the court date. I don't see the states rolling over on this one.
I wonder how many Syrians will be resettled in the District of Columbia...

Response by SFC Thomas Howes made Dec 2 at 2015 11:41 AM

SFC Thomas Howes — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:41:24 -0500

I feel the government has no right to tell a state what they can or cannot do part of the civil war was fought for states right and it could happen again they say history repeats it self

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Dec 2 at 2015 12:40 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:40:19 -0500

I bet there's plenty of room in Cuba!!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 2 at 2015 12:46 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:46:58 -0500

That sounds like Obama - the sort of leader our Founding Fathers sought to protect us from when they wrote our Constitution. But the Constitution is of scant value if our elected representatives will not enforce it.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Dec 2 at 2015 1:04 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:04:45 -0500

Our governor here in Tennessee is one of the ones fighting Obama over this. We have already had so-called "refugees" dumped here in the past and the results have not been good. The state may not be able to block them but the state doesn't have to cooperate.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 1:31 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:31:39 -0500

Just a thought, did anyone ever think that the Syrians don't want to come here? Everyone is assuming they want to be here. Why don't we help them be where they want to be?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/11/30/poll-only-6-percent-of-would-be-syrian-refugees-want-to-move-to-north-america/

Syrian refugees don’t care about coming to the U.S. They just want to get out of Syria.

A new Gallup poll finds not many would-be Syrian refugees dream of America.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Dec 2 at 2015 2:32 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:32:13 -0500

Obama can *#&U$*)$*....can't say what I really want to say. We in Texas already deal with a HUGE influx of ILLEGAL Aliens....WE DO NOT NEED these refugee's on top of it all.
We could just decide to go ahead with succeeding from the union. Wouldn't that be a hoot.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Dec 2 at 2015 2:35 PM

COL Ted Mc — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:35:09 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Mikel; As I read it LEGALLY the Federal government has the power to do exactly what it said it would do.

From a POLITICAL point of view, forcing the States to do what they don't want to do (even if the States are acting irrationally) is NOT a good thing to do.

On the other hand, if Mr. Obama carries his plan forward he will be decried as "dictatorial" while if he takes the views of the States into account he will be decried as "weak".

Some days you just can't win - can you?

Response by PO3 Michael James made Dec 2 at 2015 4:28 PM

PO3 Michael James — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 16:28:38 -0500

Why are they not that force full with the VA ?? Whatever happened to "of the people, for the people, by the people" ?? The people do NOT what the refugees in their individual state !! So Be IT !! We The People .. MAJORITY RULES .. What is the value of representation ?? We are taxed for it ! Where is it ??

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 5:10 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:10:14 -0500

Crazy! There has to be more to the story here. We should take a stance and error on the side of extreme caution. This is the "mother of all bad ideas"!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 5:15 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:15:27 -0500

I wonder if there is a pattern here. The States pushing back the hardest are getting the forceful push from the administration?

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Dec 2 at 2015 6:06 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:06:52 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Good for the admin, immigration is a federal responsibility , a and states can't be allowed too discriminate against anyone.

Response by PO3 Sherry Thornburg made Dec 2 at 2015 6:37 PM

PO3 Sherry Thornburg — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:37:45 -0500

I saw that, but there was no information in the article. Waiting to hear more.

Response by MAJ David Wallace made Dec 2 at 2015 9:14 PM

MAJ David Wallace — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:14:00 -0500

Funny, I don't see any women, children, or elderly folks in the article's pictures. Looks like a bunch of cowardly, "fighting age males" fleeing their country and their responsibilities.....

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 3:17 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 03:17:17 -0500

Syrians? That picture looks like Mexicans.

Response by CPL Edward King made Dec 3 at 2015 2:01 PM

CPL Edward King — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:01:30 -0500

Keep the fuckers out of the great state of Texas

Response by SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT made Dec 3 at 2015 7:35 PM

SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:35:34 -0500

I do not agree that we here in Texas should be forced to accept unvetted refugees.
I just arrived back from Europe where they have a huge crisis and crime from the influx of refugees
It is high time that we worried more about taking care of our honorablily discharged veterans
The time is upon us to safeguard our borders.

Response by SGT Shawn Volkmann made Dec 3 at 2015 8:04 PM

SGT Shawn Volkmann — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:04:07 -0500

Well I think most Texans see it another way, I as a Texan , don't want them here. These aren't refugees, these are soldiers.

Response by SFC Rick H made Dec 3 at 2015 9:25 PM

SFC Rick H — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:25:54 -0500

Why were our Politicians in Texas elected to the positions they have? Is this not in the scope of their duties to regulate what happens in their respective states? This is actually quite simple; our Feds need to stay the hell out of this. Current day, we as a country really need to begin taking care of our own folks- let us begin with our Wounded Warriors, their health care etc...
How do we know for certain, considering our current immigration issues and terrorist issues- the Mexican border for example, who is actually entering our country, what their true intent is and how the hell will we take care of these folks after they arrive? I think we as the American people have had enough with these Politicians we now have in positions of power and seem to forget who put them there and why they are there- especially those in Washington DC. Our current Politicians in Washington DC., seem to have broken our country into two (2) completely different Nations- one (1) Nation is Washington DC., proper while the other is outside the belt way- North, South, East and West. The fix for our high and mighty Politicians? Term limits! We, the American people need to take our country back! God bless America and God bless our Military! Remember- Silence = consent or agreement while non action is just wrong! HOOAH!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2015 12:47 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:47:47 -0500

Civil war!!!!!!!

Response by SGT Rick Ash made Dec 4 at 2015 6:59 PM

SGT Rick Ash — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:59:06 -0500

Two Words for the FEDs. States' Rights.
Thanks
Rick