Oops! Rick Perry Completely Implodes Republican Immigration Field Hearing
One of the big pieces of “news” to come out of Thursday’s Republican Anti-Immigrant Antiques Roadshow was the fact that Governor Rick Perry (R-Texas) wants the National Guard to “secure our border” from the 50,000 children who are streaming across it from Central America, but less reported is Perry’s complete faceplant when Democratic Congressman Filemon Vela (D-Texas) asked him the simplest of questions.
After an hour or so of testimony from Perry, Vela completely hobbled the Republicans’ main talking point on this immigration crisis by asking Perry “If we had a thousand National Guard at our borders, as you propose, how would that have prevented the influx of these unaccompanied children who, for all practical purposes, are surrendering themselves?”
Perry hesitated, then launched into a verbal dance-off with himself. “The power of boots on the ground cannot be overstated,” Perry began, then proceeded to demonstrate that it also can’t really be explained. Instead of describing how the National Guard could repel unaccompanied children from the border, Perry instead went off on several tangents about criminal activity, neighborhood watches, and concluded by saying there would be no influx of children because that’s what he thinks.
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Later in the hearing, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) helped Perry further destroy the Republican narrative on the current immigration crisis when…READ MORE
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William July 5th, 2014 at 16:24
It’s like a scrabble game exploded inside his head.
Suzanne McFly July 5th, 2014 at 16:33
He is fun to watch when he is involved in an adult conversation. I have to admit though, seeing him in those new glasses somehow does make him SEEM smarter.
William July 5th, 2014 at 16:42
Oh yeah it’s an old trick.
William July 5th, 2014 at 16:24
It’s like a scrabble game exploded inside his head.
Suzanne McFly July 5th, 2014 at 16:33
He is fun to watch when he is involved in an adult conversation. I have to admit though, seeing him in those new glasses somehow does make him SEEM smarter.
William July 5th, 2014 at 16:42
Oh yeah it’s an old trick.
Denise July 5th, 2014 at 16:33
how in God’s name was this ma. elected governor, what, thrice? is the water in Texas contaminated with meth/crack down there or what? Perry is an absolute buffoon!
Dwendt44 July 5th, 2014 at 19:07
I think there is indeed something in the water. Not just Perry, but Gohmer and King are also drinking deeply from that well where ever it is.
fancypants July 5th, 2014 at 21:30
2 words..
RED STATE
Denise July 5th, 2014 at 16:33
how in God’s name was this ma. elected governor, what, thrice? is the water in Texas contaminated with meth/crack down there or what? Perry is an absolute buffoon!
Dwendt44 July 5th, 2014 at 19:07
I think there is indeed something in the water. Not just Perry, but Gohmer and King are also drinking deeply from that well where ever it is.
fancypants July 5th, 2014 at 21:30
2 words..
RED STATE
fantagor July 5th, 2014 at 16:36
Perry’s still straining to remember the 3rd department he’d nix if he were POTUS (hint: it’s either commerce, energy or education…guess which one he could benefit from).
fantagor July 5th, 2014 at 16:36
Perry’s still straining to remember the 3rd department he’d nix if he were POTUS (hint: it’s either commerce, energy or education…guess which one he could benefit from).
Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 16:40
So he woud treat abused, hangry children as enemy combatants?
uzza July 5th, 2014 at 16:51
He would. He can’t come right out and say what he really wants, it’s not “boots on the ground’, it’s boots on the Mexicans”
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Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 17:22
thank you for being so kind not to point out the numerous spelling error in a simple 10 word sentence. Geez. And I agree, he would.
Linda1961 July 5th, 2014 at 17:45
They are the “Other,” so of course he would.
Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 17:51
Great word. Yes, you are correct.
Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 16:40
So he would treat abused, hungry children as enemy combatants?
uzza July 5th, 2014 at 16:51
He would. He can’t come right out and say what he really wants, it’s not “boots on the ground’, it’s boots on the Mexicans”
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Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 17:22
thank you for being so kind not to point out the numerous spelling error in a simple 10 word sentence. Geez. And I agree, he would.
Linda1961 July 5th, 2014 at 17:45
They are the “Other,” so of course he would.
Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 17:51
Great word. Yes, you are correct.
Republicans_are_Evil July 5th, 2014 at 16:46
Liberalland, I am very impressed by the sheer number or articles you are grinding out, even on the holiday weekend when most sites are dormant.
Republicans_are_Evil July 5th, 2014 at 16:46
Liberalland, I am very impressed by the sheer number or articles you are grinding out, even on the holiday weekend when most sites are dormant.
Eric Trommater July 5th, 2014 at 16:47
Just because he has the genetic tendency toward being a horse’s ass does mean he has to act on it.
Eric Trommater July 5th, 2014 at 16:47
Just because he has the genetic tendency toward being a horse’s ass does mean he has to act on it.
Obewon July 5th, 2014 at 16:57
The power of 1,000 boot pairs spread across 1,954 miles Texas-Mexico border ground cannot be ‘misunderoverstated, “it also can’t really be explained.” How did Perry in 2012~ poll so well among GOP only? “0% +/- 2% Margin of error.”
Suzanne McFly July 5th, 2014 at 18:14
I would love to speak to anyone who was polled and picked Perry, I bet they would crack me up.
Obewon July 5th, 2014 at 16:57
The power of 1,000 boot pairs spread across 1,954 miles Texas-Mexico border ground cannot be ‘misunderoverstated, “it also can’t really be explained.” How did Perry in 2012~ poll so well among GOP only? “0% +/- 2% Margin of error.”
Suzanne McFly July 5th, 2014 at 18:14
I would love to speak to anyone who was polled and picked Perry, I bet they would crack me up.
fancypants July 5th, 2014 at 17:02
“Border security” is the conservatives’ magical immigration amulet, the go-to demand they make whenever they need an excuse not to do anything, but it simply doesn’t apply in this case, as Perry’s response makes painfully, awkwardly clear. these kids aren’t slipping through, they are being apprehended. They aren’t being drawn here by policies that were enacted years ago, they are being driven from Central America by their desire not to be murdered.
Perry’s got an answer for that, too, though, because if we allow this to continue, maybe angry anti-immigrant Americans will start doing some murdering of their own, right? Is there some other way to interpret this?
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Is it safe to say by now that gov. perry is not a “people person “
fancypants July 5th, 2014 at 17:02
“Border security” is the conservatives’ magical immigration amulet, the go-to demand they make whenever they need an excuse not to do anything, but it simply doesn’t apply in this case, as Perry’s response makes painfully, awkwardly clear. these kids aren’t slipping through, they are being apprehended. They aren’t being drawn here by policies that were enacted years ago, they are being driven from Central America by their desire not to be murdered.
Perry’s got an answer for that, too, though, because if we allow this to continue, maybe angry anti-immigrant Americans will start doing some murdering of their own, right? Is there some other way to interpret this?
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Is it safe to say by now that gov. perry is not a “people person “
MerryMarjie July 5th, 2014 at 17:05
Rick Perry is highly implodeable, besides being a dumba$$, of course. I certainly hope he runs again for President in 2016 because the Republicans really, really need a brain like his. Maybe he and Rand Paul and Ted Cruz could run as a triumvirate!
Trumbull Desi July 5th, 2014 at 17:15
He should run just for the entertainment value alone.
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 18:18
I’d like to see a mash-up of Rick Perry’s OOPS debate with Dubya’s “Fool me once” speech.
Trumbull Desi July 5th, 2014 at 18:29
Now that would be comedy gold!
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 19:15
We should work in a little Herman Cain too.
Trumbull Desi July 5th, 2014 at 19:25
I like your style, kid!
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 19:27
Thanks. We have GOT to find a way to make this funny as hell, or we will go nuts.
MerryMarjie July 5th, 2014 at 17:05
Rick Perry is highly implodeable, besides being a dumba$$, of course. I certainly hope he runs again for President in 2016 because the Republicans really, really need a brain like his. Maybe he and Rand Paul and Ted Cruz could run as a triumvirate!
Trumbull Desi July 5th, 2014 at 17:15
He should run just for the entertainment value alone.
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 18:18
I’d like to see a mash-up of Rick Perry’s OOPS debate with Dubya’s “Fool me once” speech.
Trumbull Desi July 5th, 2014 at 18:29
Now that would be comedy gold!
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 19:15
We should work in a little Herman Cain too.
Trumbull Desi July 5th, 2014 at 19:25
I like your style, kid!
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 19:27
Thanks. We have GOT to find a way to make this funny as hell, or we will go nuts.
Debby's July 5th, 2014 at 17:08
Rick Perry really shouldn’t be in a position where he has to evaluate problems, evaluate solutions, or think and answer questions. It’s just too hard for him!
mea_mark July 5th, 2014 at 17:31
He can comb his hair real nice though.
Linda1961 July 5th, 2014 at 17:39
Yes, I’ll give him that – Rick Perry has purty hair.
Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 17:52
He does. That’s because there’s nothing under it to interfere.
Suzanne McFly July 5th, 2014 at 18:12
All that fertilizer in his head helps him grow thick, supple locks.
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 18:16
It does seem to grow fast and bushy…
Carla Akins July 6th, 2014 at 00:00
Well everyone is blessed with gift, his was not brains but hair.
CCreadme July 5th, 2014 at 19:41
It’s a rug.
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 18:16
He probably has “people” who do that for him.
Debby's July 5th, 2014 at 17:08
Rick Perry really shouldn’t be in a position where he has to evaluate problems, evaluate solutions, or think and answer questions. It’s just too hard for him!
mea_mark July 5th, 2014 at 17:31
He can comb his hair real nice though.
Linda1961 July 5th, 2014 at 17:39
Yes, I’ll give him that – Rick Perry has purty hair.
Carla Akins July 5th, 2014 at 17:52
He does. That’s because there’s nothing under it to interfere.
Suzanne McFly July 5th, 2014 at 18:12
All that fertilizer in his head helps him grow thick, supple locks.
uzza July 5th, 2014 at 20:28
Ahh, so it’s not all bad, having sh!t for brains.
M D Reese July 6th, 2014 at 21:37
It’s all a matter of perspective.
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 18:16
It does seem to grow fast and bushy…
Carla Akins July 6th, 2014 at 00:00
Well everyone is blessed with gift, his was not brains but hair.
CCreadme July 5th, 2014 at 19:41
It’s a rug.
M D Reese July 5th, 2014 at 18:16
He probably has “people” who do that for him.