Manchester, New Hampshire (CNN) - Rick Perry signaled Saturday he would be open to sending U.S. troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels should the situation arise.
After speaking at a house party in Manchester, the Texas governor was asked a series of questions about the border and his stance on illegal immigration.
He said the leaders of Mexico and the U.S. should meet after next year's elections to address the deadly drug trade in that country.
"It may require our military in Mexico working in concert with them to kill these drug cartels and to keep them off of our border," Perry said.
Campaign press secretary Robert Black said Perry wanted to cooperate with the Mexican government and wasn't ruling anything out.
"He's going to work with the Mexican government to do what's necessary," Black said.
Perry also fielded questions on his stance on illegal immigrants already in the country, and offered a glimpse of the stance he may deploy on the debate circuit. The issue has offered his opponents the chance to wound Perry in previous debates.
An audience member at the house party asked Perry about his support for a Texas law that grants in-state college tuition to the children of some illegal immigrants.
Perry defended his stance as being widely popular among state legislators and asserted it was a states' rights issue. And he told the audience that - as a border-state governor - he was the only candidate with the experience and "courage" to tackle illegal immigration.
"I'm the only one that's been dealing with it for the last 10 years, and I know how to secure that border," he said.
He also took a subtle dig at his opponents, who have attacked the Texas governor's conservative bona fides on illegal immigration at a series of debates this fall.
"I don't have the privilege to stand on a stage and say, oh here's what I would do," Perry said. "I've been governor of Texas for 10 years. I have to deal with these issues, real-time."
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Rick, bro, its over. Already.
Perfect another Republican moron who wants to invade a country just because he thinks he can. "Thinks" being questionable.
At least this will be known before any other idiot gets a chance to vote for him.
Perry is crazy. If you send our troops to mexico even if we are working with the mexicans is crazy. First the possibilty of mexicans here might view that as a occupation. People tend to get patriotic when it comes to a occupation. I can imagine acts of terrorism really getting out of hand here. This another example of why Perry shouldnt be or be allowed to be president.
Why Is It the Republican are all way complain about spending money ,but the are all the first one that what to send are troop some where to fight. Don't these IDIOT Republican know that this cost money and what got America In the mess It In NOW. Let Quit sending are troop any where and let start bring them home and Quit spending all that money to have they over there ,where they are not wanted to begin with. It seem like every time a Republican open there mouth they want to send are troop some where. This Is why America Is In so much dept NOW.
Another loose Canon, like Bush. War-War and more war. The US has been fighting the war on drugs for almost three decades and guess what? Not even a dent. Kill one king and another will rise.
Thats a great idea ! Why not make Mexico the 51st State , We could call it Perrico !
"It may require our military in Mexico working in concert with them to kill these drug cartels and to keep them off of our border," Perry said.
Perry's an idiot of the first degree! How long are you going to fight a drug war of supply unless you stop the demand !
The cartels will just move and reorganize , go after the money !
Also , Perry has been instrumental in deregulating online prescriptions and Pill Mills in the South! More Americans are abusing prescription drugs now because of the GOPs lack of concern on pharma regulation.
What I'd like to ask Rick Perry is what kinda deal did he cut with Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf during there meeting ?
If there wasn't US demand for drugs, these cartels wouldn't be supplying (Supply and Demand, Econ 101). Why not send troops around the US targeting drug users instead? Either way, troops is not the answer.
ha, yes lets invade more countries! good one Rick! How about we end the drug war instead.
Only if Mexico picks up the tab.
OK, Gov. Perry, what is your plan? It would make a big difference if we knew what it was rather than just saying you have a plan.
It would be naive to think that some rich Texans are not involved in the drug business.
Yeah. That would be smart. Send american men and women into yet- another country. Wow, I wonder if these neo-con nimrods ever read anything taht the FOUNDERS wrote about meddeling in the affairs of other nations. What an idiot- this PERRY guy. Yosime Sam
Who's going to foot the bill for that folly, Governor Quickdraw?
Are you freakin' kidding me? You want to stop the drug wars? Americans need to get off drugs! Simple.
Then again, some of your suggestions leade me to believe that you are one of their biggest client.
What a dunce!
Perry is a grotesque joke. Already on record as favoring the end of Social Security, now he is on record as in favor of invading Mexico!
OK ... Bush takes the US into Iraq for no really, really good reason ... and now Perry would take the US into Mexico because of the drug cartels. What's next ... troops into Canada because you don't like poutine?
soooo quick to sending US troops everywhere to fight some type of war....BUT are not willing to fight the war of poverty within US borders....go figure
I have lived in Texas all of Rick Perry's tenure. He is absolutely NOT opposed to illegal immigration. There are many businesses in Texas that take advantage of illegal immigrants and citizens by using immigrants to work at extremely low wages in unsafe conditions. Rick Perry has consistently supported illegal immigration at the expense of citizens. Many Texas firms also commit perjury to hire aliens and sponsor them for legal status. This man will only represent the corporate elite.
Good old Perry and the military/industrial complex.
"I've been governor of Texas for 10 years. I have to deal with these issues, real-time.", then tell us oh great pinhead why you haven't?
All this in the name of less government and lower taxes.
These politicians love to "rattle the sword". Just put the troops on the border. Protect our citizens on this side. We do not need to have our troops in another foreign country. I am ex-military and I guarantee that every soldier and saior would gladly VOLUNTEER to protect US soil. Let's stop making this so difficult.
I did not think Republicans could find anyone more ridiculous than Palin and Bachmann to support, but I was wrong.
This man is an idiot. What is in the water in Texas that they keep electing him Governor?
I don't have the privilege to stand on a stage and say, oh here's what I would do," Perry said. "I've been governor of Texas for 10 years. I have to deal with these issues, real-time."
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Now the President does not have the privilege to stand on a stage and say , Oh here's what I would do. He's been the President of the United States and with NO HELP from any republican. How can republicans say they love America and hate Americans......
How about nukes? Gov. Perry? Would you nuke Mexico if necessary?
What he means is that he is open to anything that will get him elected. I wonder if he'd sleep with Glenn Rice, too?
Simply marvelous Rick. You can't aford to educate Texas children, but you've got money to start another war in Mexico.
Maybe more education would reduce drug consumption, and I"m not talking abstinence only education, or even "don't do drugs education. More like, "I have a future so I don't need drugs" education.
Why don't you just pray the drugs away?
Send your children, Perry.....................
So Bush took us half way around the world to put us in 2 wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and to demostrate tthat he is better than that, Perry would only send our troops down to Mexico to fight. That's all this Third World Country, USA, needs is a third world war. Well at least the troops would be able to clock out and return across the border after work in the evening but oh what a traffic jam it will cause at the border screening all those troops for drugs and conceled weapons LOL. You go Perry (smile). Go right on back to Texas.
LOL, he would do better sending US troops to kill all the pot smoking, coke snorting, pill popping, heroin addicts in America. Once demand ends, the cartels disappear. It's all about the $$$!!! Or better yet, make it legal, tax the heck out of it and the violence also goes away.
ok, he will officially not be elected now...
Yeah. This guy needs to be president. We need to go to war closer to home.
How much would that cost??
Now "I created jobs with government stimulus $" Perry wants to send U.S. military in to Mexico? How is this an appropriate use of our armed forces?
Yeah, because killing more people and having even more of our soldiers die all so that people have a harder time smoking pot is really a great idea.. and is far more sensible than just legalizing pot already to cut off the funding of these cartels. Small government conservative? Nope. Perry is not one.
Man, 2 days in a row i have agreed with this guy..Still i dont think hes presidential material. But Mexico needs some help.
I guess we will have to wait until Mrs Perry straightens out what her husband says.she and Mrs Romney will have to straighten out these two if they don't toe the line without their wives consultation.
Of course he is, the Repubs love nothing more than putting our troops in other countries.
This guy has totally lost his mind to get the tea party vote.
Another war, Rick? Really, what authority can you cite that allows us to send troops into Mexico?
I do hope he will be first in line to go. Bless his pointed little head
I do hope he will be first in line to go. Bless his pointed little head
Never thought I would find myself in agreement with Rick Perry... our military could clean up that deadly snake pit once and for all.
Then what?... send American troops into Canada to secure our oil and fresh water supplies?... this Perry guy is one scary mother..
Educating Illegal-Immigrants: What should american do with all the uneducated youth then. IF you REALLY REALLY beleive in the power of an education and what it does for them and the rest of society and advancements how can you not be for educating all chidren as best you can. what a liberal concept. I beleive all men were created equal and that sharing mankinds basic knowledge via an education is one of mankinds duties , it is, thats why peole our ancestors created libraries, books and universities.. We need to taclke illegal immigration other ways.
The GOP must live solely to start wars, it must be genetic in heartless cons.
this confirms it – Perry's an IDIOT – what a moron – stay in Texas & play with Bush's balls, lordy!
WHy not just invade and annex Mexico to Texas while you are at it? Will there be a draft for this military excursion into Mexico or will it just be another bit of dirty work that Republicans rely on the poor to do for them?
"It may require our military in Mexico working in concert with them to kill these drug cartels and to keep them off of our border," Perry said."
1) Drug smuggling isn't a capital offense.
2) Aren't these the same wingnuts who want us to *stop* getting mired in expensive foreign wars and nation building?
So this guy wants to send U.S. troops into yet another country that generally thinks we're a bunch of bullies? So our troops can get sucked into yet more urban warfare? Sorry to use a stereotyped argument, but can you say war-mongering Republican?
And the funniest part is the fact that he would consider such a move completely invalidates the rest of his argument. If Mr. "border state governor" really could secure the border, there wouldn't be drugs leaking over the border like water through a sieve.
Here comes the next Republican war! Are you kidding me? We are broke and this clown wants to send troops into Mexico. He can't even control problems in his own state!
Texans can have Rick Perry. The rest of us think Texas should just go ahead and secede and become part of Mexico. Bye.
Holy Jumpin JacK Flash this guy gets bonkier by the minute. Holy Sheet this guy is really nuts. This guy has a answer for everything and every one of them is nuttier than the last one. I notice he has no real answer on how to really fix America in any serious way. He is just another Republicant Racist who will do anything to stop Obama weather it is hurst America and its citizens or not, the only thing a little different about him is he is a real fruit cake and just a little dumber and nuttier than the rest of his buddies running for the White House.
That stupid s o b better not sending any troops into Mexico. If he wants to stop the drug cartel she should stop the drug addicts of this country from buying the drugs. This country has the biggest drug population of the world. They are are the ones creating the market.
What an idiot! He's been dealing with illegal immigration for 10 years? Than why is it worse than ever? I would say that shows he has not effectively dealt with the issue. He is a figure head. He has no vision, no leadership ability, and is in no way competent to be president or even governor of Texas for that matter.
More importantly, does Mexico welcome US troops on their land? The last public statements were "thanks, but we'll do it ourselves".
Mexico has a less than ideal history of US intervention/invasion as recent as the early 20th century (e.g. Pancho Villa, 1916).
How's he gonna feel when the Mexican cartels retaliate and set up shop in Texas?
Another Republican another war to get us into. What in the"H" is this idiot thinking. Our military has enough on its' plate and we are going to cut their budget too! Hand this stupid, incompetent fool a rifle, drop him off in cartel land and let him be the warrior hero he thinks he is.
Great let's invade Mexico..... Seriously I really doubt if the Mexican government is going to welcome us troops on it's soil. Try working on the consumer side of it here and the rest will follow.
Dick Perry proves right there why he is not presidential material. Announce to the world what he's gonna do. What a maroon.
The cartel can't hold a candle to our military. Our military eliminated Osama Bin Laden. Mexico needs help. We help everybody else in the world why not Mexico? The Cartel needs an asswhooping, & our military has the power to make it happen. Sigh!
Gotta love that small government! Repubs only complain about big government when Dems are in office. It doesnt apply to them.
Sending U.S. troops into Mexico, has Perry lost his mind?
Ah yes -- The Republican cannot wait to get elected our President so he can start another war. I wonder if he will ask that it be funded, or whether he will offer an exit strategy, unlike Bushy and Dicky?
So Rick Parry wants to invade Mexico now?
This idiot has been Governor of the largest state that borders Mexico for ten years, and has watched while the druggies have brought tons of their product into the State that he swore to defend. What has he been waiting for. He backed the secession of the State from the Union which in itself is treason. What a dummy. He should put W in his jet and let him go and bomb the hell out of the druggies. W likes to dress up like a fighting man since he was too chicken zzzz to go and fight when he had a chance.
This is no surprise. Republicans are usually ready to deploy troops. I think he would find a lot of support for that, at least in the border states.
Send troops into another country to "deal" with a particular group...
Do ANY of the GOP realize they're recreating 1930's German history?
heartless?
10 years of hands on experience and the problem has only gotten worse. Great job Perry!
Really, lets deploy more of our military, risking their lives for nothing?
The man is an idiot. Just go back to Texas and watch it burn. You've done a great job with THAT crises!
Right – the military has nothing to do. Let's start another war. Jeeez.
Perry's way of dealing with border security was 8 Bush years of doing/saying nothing and 2 years of crying/whining how it was all Obama's fault.
At what point are we going to agree that we are not the world's police department? Let the people of Mexico hire Xe or some similar outfit if they need/want extra help.
More intervention where we're not wanted... this is the way repub control spending with brush fire wars here there and somewhere else.
Yeah, that makes sense. If we cut social security, Medicare, Medicaid benefits we should have enough money to invade another country. Then, we could have ground troops in Libya, Iraq
The war on drugs, what a laugh. The war's been going on for 25 years and the only thing accomplished is the waste of money. To win this war, the desire will have to be extinguished before the supply is shut off. Just like the prohibition years, as long as there's a market, the supply will make it to the users. Do away with the market, and the supply dries up.
Sounds like another war to me.
35,000 killed in Mexico in last four years due to drug cartels. We went to war over 3,000 killed, why are we not helping Mexico right now?
Isn't there some restriction on having the military act as law enforcement? I have to say that there are many ways to deal with this. One of which is making sure that those users who are caught go through some detox program. We need to reduce the desire/need here which will make not worthwhile for them to send the drugs here.
And here's your latest war brought to you by Republicans. That really is all they can do, make wars.
DOes this moron know the previous hick from Texas destroyed our military's capabilities and we no longer are able to defend our borders? We are spent, exhausted, trashed, and burned out. I recently completed a long military career and had Soldiers who've spent half of the last 10 years in a war zone. Not flying C-130s out of an Air Force Base close to home – at war with people shooting at you. Perry is yet another mindless cowboy who thinks war is a game and poor people's kid's are an inexhaustable source of casualties used to defend the rich folk's posessions.
Real top story of the day...the Democratic Party admits they don't have the votes to pass Obama's job bill in the Senate.
Yes CNN, we care about jobs. Come on, where is the journalistic integrity?
It is paramount to get the 20 million illegals out of OUR country. Who do they think they are ruining our home like they did theirs.
Wow another cowboy from Texas...must be a Texan, lowest form of white man there is.
How we going to pay for it?
I am a Republican (I'm not really, I was... never again)... I love war!
Why don't we police the entire world. Jist throw the money away. Rick just legalize marajuana and our trouubles will be less. Dont BS the American public like your other typical West Texas friend did.
Screw mexico , we need to put the troops on the U.S. southern border and defend our country.We need to stop the illegal invasion totally on our border with any force necessary and stop playing politics, period.
Another Republican who is willing to commit the US military to a foreign adventure without proof? Exactly what does he use to justify the expense? What will he be cutting to fund this adventure? Does the cartel have WMD's somewhere? Jeebus, have we learned nothing?
WHoo-boy, is that comment going to cause some ruckus.
Hey Rick, while yer invadin' Mexico, pardner, y'all might'n go on down a ways south and seize them-thar Mexican oil fields
Meanwhile, a couple million Mexican nationals north of the border might consider attacking the U.S. infrastucture in retaliation.
Rick Perry is toast for saying that.
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"I'm the only one that's been dealing with it for the last 10 years, and I know how to secure that border," he said.
Then why is the border not yet secure? If you are such a font of knowledge, why didn't you share it with the federal government all these years? Are you in league with the drug cartels?
Get a new talking point, Parry – this one is dead on arrival.
The GOP have complained incessantly about Obama's NATO assistance in Libya BUT to Perry, one the main GOP candidates is backing sending US military into another country.
WHEN are people who support these guys going to come to grips with their constant hypocrisy??
What a great idea, let's go to war with someone else. Perry can sell this as a fuel saver because Mexico is next door! How much of those Wall Street bonuses are going to fund drug habits. Aren't the cartels just letting the free market forces guide their "business" model?
Are you kidding me? It's not US responsibility to deal with the mess the Mexican government has made of Mexico–it's our responsibility and should be our priority to secure our own border to protect the US from infiltration by these cartels. The last thing I want to see happen is for our troops to be put at risk having to deal with a corrupt Mexican government and military and these crazed cartel members. Perry for sure is not going to get my vote.
Yup. Trust a GOP candidate to over-hype the use of military force.
This proves it. The man is every bit as stupid as he looks.
This man is a dangerous, lunatic!!!!! Guess the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan aren't enough, now Mexico. Save us from these wack jobs!!!!!! Obama 2012
"I'm the only one that's been dealing with it for the last 10 years, and I know how to secure that border," he said. The Texas border is secure? Last time I checked more illegal drugs pass through Texas than all the other border states combined.
I know that Perry wants to turn back the clock on everything from evolution to pre-Revolution church/state relations, but someone needs to tell him that this isn't 1848 or 1916 for that matter and that Mexico is a sovereign state.
My God–this is the best the TeaOP can come up with?
Pathetic....
Perry's way of dealing with illegal immigration is to demand the same Federal Government he despises come rescue him.
Perry has done well for Texas...No doubt! He will do the same for our country..,No doubt! Our votes will go for the next Prez. Of the USA.
Or the US could end Prohibition II, The sequel–a far, far, worse failure than the original prohibition of booze in the1920s.
Hmmm, why am I not surprised...another republican/bag that wants another war. I would suggest that americans get their butts down to NYC and join the protest/moverment, it will benefit all of you so much more than another war. Take the fight where it belongs...corruption on Wall Street/politicans/lobbyists, banks, etc. Fight for America and her people...bring down the Bull (the Wall Street Bull...literally)...it will be a start to cleaning up the corruption in this country.
Instead of fighting a losing war against the Mexican drug cartels, stop the flow of American weapons into Mexico and curtail the import of drugs by enacting the legalization of soft drugs. Several countries are doing this already and it doesn't lead to any significant increase in drug use. Grown in America, sold in America. New businesses, new jobs, added tax revenue, less illegal smuggling. Get to it America.
Yes, we are so good at battling insurgency. Let's start another open-ended military campaign. Great idea. How about addressing the source of the cartels' funds? Legalize marijuana and half the cartel's revenue is gone, without sending more of our soldiers to die.
I bet my comment is awaiting moderation...CNN is against, not even covering the news. Again, I say bring down the bull on wall street...fight for America and her people, get your butts out and stand up for the american people, take the fight where it belongs...to the streets of America...no violence though, kill the corruption with peaceful means. Stop the corporate blackout of what is happening in America. Stand up for your rights as an American citizen. Mexico situation is bad I agree, but America situation is even worse at this point in time...stand up for your own country.
Hey Perry, are you open to sending troops to protect American citizens...Occupy Wall Street...in this country? Just curious!
What an Idiot! He has lacked in leadership as our Govenor as our wildfires continue to burn by trying to pray them away. Now he wants us to take him serious and actually believes any other country would take him serious as President? What a foolish man!
It is easy to say that you are for something, when you know that it will never happen! Perry, knows that the U.S. will never send troups into Mexico!
I think Mr Perry is forgetting or does not want to admit habits form markets and availability. As long the need and the market is here they will not stop. So sending troops to attack them will not serve the purpose. First lets educate our people about the harmful effects of using drugs and lets get to the people in own country who are distributing the drugs. Lets clean our own house before trying to clean some once house.
Not the brightest, but the Reps sure like any military option- also boosts their jobs program with inductees.
Maybe, if we addressed the drug demand situation here, and throttled the flow of firearms south? Nah, too reasonable, and the NRA pukes at the suggestion.
Prelude to an invasion of Mexico ! That will work huh ! What a smart man you are !!!!!
Yep, we don't already have enough American troops being killed everyday. Crazy!!
That a boy, Rick! Lets invade Mexico, and add it onto the long list of Iraq, Afganistan, Libya, Somalia...we have to keep the military busy to justify their $850B a year cost, and all those Admirals, Gernerals, and defense contractors (most located inTexas now)
This guy is nuts.....put our troops on the ground in Mexico?
I got a even better idea then what Perry is considering, let's send Perry and a few other useless members of congress, teabagers and the house of reps to Mexico to take on the Cartels instead of our troops.
I have to admit that Perry's strategy is better than the other candidates'. He is focussed on making a distinction between himself and the other Republican candidates. The other candidates, however, seem only focussed om making a distinction between themselves and Obama, which can be made after they win the Republican nomination.
why send troops into Mexico. Instead, line them up on the border with their AK-47, missiles, tanks, drones and shoot anybody that comes across. We have to start assuming women and children and bringing drugs, are mules or are being trafficked as slaves. It' had to take, but we have to kill the product, then what would be the point?
REALLY?!?!?!?!?! Idiot
So typical of a Republican – more war, more wasted money, more endangering of our soldiers....what defense contractors is Perry tied to that would make money off such a war?? End the Bush wars before we waste more money and more lives.
Our troops on foreign grounds to fight a war derived from consumer demand here in the U.S?? That failed policy has already been tried & proven over the last several decades. If the U.S. is truly the land of the free, regulate & tax the trade that people are demanding & stop the stupidity.
Legalize everything and the cartels won't interfere with the U.S. Heck, they might even make great businessmen who could back your reelection campaign in 2016. Oh wait you haven't won in 2012 yet. Good luck with that.
If you have been dealing with border and immigration issue for the last 10 years, what is it still an issue? Send US troops into Mexico? Are you afraid we will have a shortage of troops deployed outside the US in the near future? We need to look for other wars to fight?
OMG, this is all we need as our troops are already spread out all over the place. Let them deal with their own problems. Why do we need to send troops everywhere to help other countries? Just what do they do for us?? We already give the illegals free everything in the USA, we don't need to give them our soldiers lives. I am totally against this ... don't think we need to put Perry in as Pres. this would be a huge mistake ..
Good, take all of repub pansies with you. Ms.Palin says shes good with a firearm. Let her prove it. No more of our kids for your wars.
Oh, here's a winner. We are going to send our troops to police a neighboring Country and take over their police duties and a portion of their Government. I'm sure the Mexican citizens and the rest of South America will really be happy with that gesture. And we say we are not an Imperialistic Country, lol. This guy is an absolute fool and I give him a month before he has to bow out after making another gaffe which is tantamount of putting an occupying armed force in Mexico, omg.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ........... Perry needs a spot on SNL.
My initial reaction to this is absolutely no way. But the more I think about it, this is probably a more imminent national security issue than global terrorism. While I would not want US troops to "invade" Mexico or take any unilateral action, I could probably support US troops aiding inside Mexico at the request of the Mexican government.
I also applaud Perry for willing to stand up for real solutions to immigration issues rather than falling back on the Republican platform or talking points. Doesn't mean I would vote for Perry, but I can hope he might change the tone of the debate on this issue.
What ? i do not think the mexican govt will be wanting this action...nor would most of americans.
Perry, have all your right wing loony tunes decided to show Americans how stupid you all are?
This might be one of the only points I agree with Perry on. Why noy? We'll send military effort to help the citizens of so many other nations, combating a war on terror, while in a sense.. the drug war terrorizes communities the same way. So why WOULDNT they require the same approach. I mean, cmon.. they are our neighbors, and we dont lift a finger to help them, while we fly thousands of miles to help others (who have oil). You want to curb the amount of "illegal immigrants" crossing the border? Why not make Mexico a place they dont have to flee for their lives from. Im waiting for the first case of "refugees" who claim "asylum" due to the violence plaguing their country and the inability of their government to protect them or their families... it's coming, you wait and see.
His he crazy?
"He's going to work with the Mexican government to do what's necessary," to get votes for his floundering campaign. By the way, he will provide free education to the orphans of any drug dealers he shoots
Its easy for a 6 figure politician to keep spending taxpayer "Billion$" each year to stop the drugs and the gangs that sell them , the only problem is ...its been going on since mankind's first breath and nothing as even slowed it down. Sure could use that money back in the economy but it must be comforting to someone that we are fighting external groups that supply mankind's addictions even if we are loosing and can NEVER win as long as we don't just except the addiction like future thinking counties of Europe are dong and save the BILLIONS ...FREAKING BILLIONS TO make simpletons living in fear sleep a little better. Americans are so afraid of things they don't understand. Riddle me this? if we learn from our mistakes ...then why are we afraid to make mistakes?
Well Perry you may have to deal with a lot of things if you get elected. It would be nice to know how you would use troops to assist Mexico in rounding up the drug cartels? It will take more than just numbers of troops. You have to have a plan of action using all the latest technology available to the military and not hold back on anything. So do you think Congress will let you do that, No Sir, too many pansies in government. So think first before you speak.
What a painfully stupid idea, right down there praying for rain and threatening secession.
Is Perry really this stupid?
Is he just pandering to his angry idiotic base?
Does it even matter?
Is the right capable of putting forward someone who speaks intelligently and does not resort to the knee-jerk insanity of howlers like Perry and Limbaugh and the rest?
I would swear the Tea Party is actually a guerrilla organization run by leftists. I find it so difficult that people could sincerely come up with the Tea hysteria as their preferred form of political behavior.
yeah, because we're not fighting any other wars right now...let's get into another one. Good Idea.
To the ultra-right, he's not that conservative on illegals. He gave in-state tuition to illegals. That is going to sink him with the teabaggers.
Did anybody think to ask him where the troops and the money to do this would come from? Last I looked we still had most of our military on the other side of the planet fighting the wars the last guy from Texas sold us and then failed to budget for.
35,000 killed in Mexico in last four years by drug cartels, just what are we waiting for?
If Perry can't secure his border as the governor there is no way he can do it as the president. Wishful thinking and pandering to those who listen to him.
Too bad nobody here is listening to the Mexican president who wants less drug use here and fewer guns going from here to Mexico. But then again, our politicians don't listen to us either.
What an awful idea. Lets spread our already thin military even more so to fight another war. The war on drugs is the biggest failure ever. Legalization and Education is the only solution.
He just put the final nail in his coffin fora presidential bid.
Let me make sure I understand . . . this idiot governor is the same dope who turned Texas into a haven for illegals, now wants the rest of our nation to send our troops into Mexico? Have I got this right?
You can't make this stuff up. Amazing! Then they discover gold in Oregon?
He's not even elected and he's already looking forward to starting another war. I tell you, there's a big difference between a war thousands of miles away and then a war that BORDERS our country. Perry, why don't we just push on down and take over South America too??!!
Oh yes.......and HOW do you propose to FUND this Mr. Perry? Wars are not exactly fiscally responsible, as our economy can attest to.
Attention Rick Perry, you just lost my vote.
Maybe a better approach would be to legalize some of these drugs.
Life, Liberty and the PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS!
It aught to mean SOMETHING.
Less Government; less interference.
Well, a war with Mexico would at least be far closer (and therefore far less expensive), than wars halfway around the world in the Middle East!!
Does perry want to do this with Mexico's approval?. Or just based on: "We're GOD of the World! Do what we say!!"
Is this going to be another UNFUNDED WAR?? On Mexico?? With Mexico?? Details, perry??
Nah, details ain't fur repugs. (See Cain's 999, for laughs)
Talk, talk talk. Why doesnt Perry say that his GOP party turned down $500 million req by Obama for addl funds to go towards more troops at the border.
What a Fascist!!
Texan here, who doesn't agree with Rick Perry on alot of issues.....but this one I believe he has right......
I am all for protecting our borders but:
Sending our military to Mexico scares me for 2 reasons.
1. If USA starts fighting the Mexican Cartel, I feel the war would eventually spill across our borders.
2. Another war. More money. More cuts to the middle class and poor.
seriously who does this gay I mean guy think he is. Wait I know he is a professional Flip-fopper how could we ever trust a man like this, Bush/Gore/Clinton all wrapped into one, just a sick mixture.
Naturally. Afghanistan and Iraq are not enough. We have to start another war with our next door neighbor. Gotta love the GOP warmongers.
That's great news!!! He will revive Reagan's Anti-Drug Campaign.
So after ten years, you really have no solutions do you Mr. Perry.
If the situation arises = when a U.S. citizen dies on Mexican soil because of drug wars.
That's all we need...
Let Mexico deal with their own problems...
"I'm the only one that's been dealing with it for the last 10 years, and I know how to secure that border," he said.
Why isn't it secure then Gov.? You've had 10 years and you've got the courage...
This guy is an idiot.
That is wrong headed.
We should never send troops into a sovereign nation unless it is a declaration of war or its with a diplomatic writ of cooperation.
When will we get a President that follows civil order (Rule of Law) and a respects for the sovereignty of other nations that are not at war with us?
Rick Perry idea of sending US troops in to Mexico is stupid. Where is this clowns plan to turn America in to Texas? I want a good laugh. CNN on your next Tea Party debate as these fools how they plan on dealing with the European Debt Crisis that affecting the US markets?
Maybe start by eliminating the flow of weapons south of the border.Nah...that would be taking money out of the pockets of those who seem to control of all things evil. Heaven forbid !!!!
As long as there is a toll road attached to it right there Ricky... but it must be a foriegn country that runs it. Rick just like what you purposed in Texas? Jobs for Texas but not for Texans!
I think the Governor is up for another war. I need to hear what he has on the economy situation.
it makes sense-mexico has oil that we need.mexicans want to come to america.so,let us unite with mexico.
Oh yes, as if sending our sons and daughters to die for a bunch of goat herders wasn't petty enough, lets have them meddle in the affairs of a rapidly declining civilization heading for feudal times, again. Just lock up shop on the border and let those bean eaters sort it out for themselves.
Perry is an idiot! Mexico has their own Army and it is their problem, not ours. . . .
If Perry is self-absorbed in this problem and he feels compelled to do "something", then I have a better idea: we can send Perry to Mexico to fight the drug cartels!!!
"I’m the only one that’s been dealing with it for the last 10 years, and I know how to secure that border,".... So does that mean he has failed the last 10 years since the border still isn't secure?
There ya go folks...another republican supporting the Military Industrial Complex by sending our young warriors into yet another country. Lets see...with roughly 30 million Mexican Nations in the US, sounds like we might just lose the fight....The "War on Drugs" has been on going for nearly 40 yrs an now Perry wants to invade Mexico under the disguise of "helping" the Mexican military.....BS.
Send troops? Now there is a waste of tax money by a conservative
The war on drugs? Drugs are winning!
Legalize and tax cannabis! That would put the drug lords out of business!
An idea that would work? How UNrepublican!
I thought he was the governor of Mexico!?!?
Well now is official He is an idiot
I sincerely hope that the American Voter will not be so stupid as to put this man in the White House. As bad as bush was for this country, Perry would be much worse. The only good thing that would come out of his being elected president is that we would FINALLY be rid of him as Governor of Texas, something we have been unable to do on our own due to the backwards Election Laws we have in Texas. perry maintains that he has a Clear Mandate from Texans to do as he does but that is simply not true. He won the last election with only 30% of the vote. Unfortunately that 30% was more than any of the other contenders received and under State Law it is not who gets a majority of the votes; ie-51% or more; but rather who gets the highest percentage of votes out of everyone that ran. Since we had 3 people running that year he received 30% of the vote, clearly not a majority but he still maintains that he speaks for the whole state. Keep perry out of the White House if you really care about what is left of our country.
no speak Americano
He may be open to Troops in Mexico as another give away to big Military contractors and the cost of American lives, none of which are related to him! Want to end the problem in Mexico? Lets get real with ourselves and legalize the narco drugs that are at the source of the problem and poof! Problem solved! Another area we can focus on is the transport of American made weapons across the border. These politicians only want to add fuel to the fire and spend our money doing so! Stop this madness before we become truly financially insolvent and the Chinese decide to send their troops here to claim this land as their own!
So we move troops from a middle eastern sewer to a mexican one? No American soldiers should be sent there to die when calderon refuses to do anything to gain control of his country or stop illegal filth from crossing our borders.
If Perry is open to sending troops to Mexico, which would be starting a fourth war (Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya), then rather than risk more American soldiers' lives, he should arm himself, wife, children, concerned relatives and campaign supporters and head to Mexico. He should also set up a mobile website on which he can post updates on the progress he is making.
With policies like instate tuition I can see why Rick Perry is having a hard time curbing illegal immigration. At least he doing something which is far different from all the do-nothing Republicans. The only problem is that he is doing the wrong thing.
Why? So US troops can be killed with the same weapons that the ATF let "walk" over the border in to Mexico from Arizona during Operation Fast and Furious?
No thanks Perry, I think Americans are pretty much sick of war at this point. But hey, you can send your kids to war if you want.
I thought we were broke? We can't pay for social security but we can send out military to yet another country? Further, this idiot has considered what Mexico might think should we send our soldiers into their country. Just another reason why this jerk is not electable.
For a good cause this would solve the notoriety of these cartels.This is surely a good move although Mexico might just disagree because of past events of occupation.
Republicans wanting to start another war on money we don't have.
America is completely done with war monger politicians, or didn't he get the memo.
Great, another republican from Texas who wants to get us into another war.
I'm sure hes open to troops in every country in the world. Just like his mentor George -the idiot- bush.
Normal Republican answer to most questions, Let's invade another country...
This whackjob is truly nuts . He needs to drop out but the teabaggers love him.
Ricky says, "..I know how to secure that border (Mexico)". Really? Wow, I'm glad to hear that. I guess we would have had 20 million illegals instead of just the 10 million we have now. Thanks & way to go, Ricky. They want to thank you as well for the in-state tuition, too. More money to send back home to bring cousin Pedro over.
This guy is an accident waiting to happen. We can't say we weren't forewarned. Anyone who actually wants this guy to be president is just sadistic and utterly sociopathic.
Sending U.S. troops to yet another war... in Mexico, no less! Shouldn't happen. Spend the money on reducing or eliminating the demand/supply cycle in our own country instead.
Troops alone cannot stop llegals. They come by car, submarine, underground tunnels,over and under the walls that have already been built, and stuffed into trucks! It is going to take more than Perry, and troops, who has dealt with it for 10 years and cannot stop it,
Yeeeha!!! Let's get into another war!!! ..........It's the Republican way!!!........ True job creation!!!
My good God!!!! This man is a frontrunner to be the GOP contender for president of the most powerful country on earth (at least in military terms) and uninvited, he thinks it is OK to talk about sending US troops into a sovereign country to combat civilians. It is no wonder that the US has lost respect throughout the world, it is no wonder that US financials are such a mess, it is no wonder that so many US citizens are the lost souls who are the market for mind altering drugs, it is no wonder why so many US citizens who are the major market for drugs in the world want to escape from the reality of people like Mr. Perry
Can anybody take Perry's candidacy seriously? Troops in Mexico? Our military doesn't have enough grief already?
How about getting America off drugs? That is the only solution that will solve this problem and it is not one that either American citizens nor politicians have the will to face.
How about this? We guard OUR border and let Mexico take care of their internal affairs.
Perry says, "I don't have the privilege to stand on a stage and say, oh here's what I would do," Perry said. "I've been governor of Texas for 10 years. I have to deal with these issues, real-time."
I guess the same could be said about Perry and the rest of the mindless mouthoff republican/tparty candidates when it comes to talking about President Obama. What a clueless bunch of ignorant, liying, hypocritical idiots they have shown themselves to be.
You koolaid drinkers from Ricochet Rick's bottle do realize he is a criminal? Have you looked up his dealings with that dirty money-laundering bank PLAINS CAPITAL?
Send all the tea partiers down there with them.
He should invite the Mexican Army in to Texas to clean out the right wing nuts in that hellhole of a state.
Stop trying to be policemen to the world. First priority is to get out of debt.
Perry has been wanting boots on the ground for a long time. He's full of hot air. His biggest belief is making sure those that have helped him ($$$$) are appointed to executive positions to help keep the lies from reaching the media.
This guy is a joke. Send troops into Mexico? How about this, RICK! How about ending the ridiculous, unproductive, wasteful, war on drugs? Then we wouldn't even have this discussion because the Cartels would be struck a fatal blow without ever having to put anyone in harms way.
I don't support Rick Perry or any of the other Republican candidates, but for some strange reason, I sort of like Perry. The last comment is telling. Most of these candidates or would-be candidates and the loud mouths on talk radio are just loud voices from the sidelines. They really don't have to do anything except bloviate. But Perry does, as does President Obama, and it ain't that easy.
And where is G0n Perry going to get the money? That and the fact the war on drugs has failed. When are they just going to legalize drugs? Cheaper and quicker and no loss of life. If people want to snort or toke let them....they will anyway whether its legal or not.
I would be for sending Perry to Mexic0o.
He wants to invade Mexico?! Ironically, the weapons that would be used against our troops by Mexicans are being smuggled into the country via Texass. Wouldn't it make more monetary sense to legalize and tax the heck out of everything? Follow the Netherlands model but include cocaine in the mix, then hammer those who sell to kids or are dealing without the proper credentials to do so.
if he was to send any troops it would be to help protect the cartels. ourgovt has a big interest in the drug shipments and sales and has for a long time.
Perry is a classic republican liar.
Yeah, that's what we need, another war. yeah, that's the ticket! is this jerk for real??? invade another country, one right on our border? those drug cartels are better armed than our cops and a lot of our soldiers. can't see any problems there. Good God! is there no end to rethuglikkklan stupidity????????????
Is there anywhere Republicans wouldn't deploy troops? How about instead of the billions we have spent and continue to spend to fight the so called war on drugs, we legalize the darn things....we not only drastically weaken the cartels, we save a huge amount of money and have a whole new taxable commodity.
Sorry Governor, you have not secured your border with Mexico. Perhaps you have been looking toward the North and not the South>
This sounds like another signal in that, Gov Perry is not fit to be President. We already involved in 2 wars we don't need to be in, and he wants to send troops to Mexico? This guy gives loose canons a new name.
well thats it for perry! he is to stupid to be president. the war on drugs is a complete failure and this idiot just wants to waste more money.perry once again ends up on the wrong side of america.cant win by doing what america has said dont do! so we are now down to cain or paul
Why are the most impoverished states the most republican state? It's a fact, look it up..... Does the GOP really create poverty to increase cheaper labor?
He is a total Idiot, may be he is drunk, or under drugs....Instead of watching our Borders, he wants to spend like Iraq...whose money, it is public...He doesn't have brain, nor care....pity....idiot.
There you go...the GOP/Tea Party's answer to stimulate the economy...start another war...Lets hide this one off the books as well..so when the Democrats come back into power the GOP/Tea Party's can play the blame game all over...
No. He's nothing like George W. at all! If he is elected we will have to implement the draft because we will not have enough mercenaries to invade all the countries that he doesn't like.
What skill and tact.A GOP not even President ready to send other peoples kids off to war to get killed. I am sure that statement will bring you lots and lots of votes. WHAT A JERK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We also would have to station troops all along the Canadian border, possibly invading Canada, to shoot all of the elderly returning with cheaper prescription drugs.
Really? You want us to stand on the border with guns and shoot children? What is wrong with you?
This confirms he is a straw man created by the same money behind Obama. He is like Palin in that he will fracture the Republican base by drawing in the real nut jobs. Anyone who believes this would work is dumber than the day is long and I know he can't be that dumb.
With all that "experience" of being a border state governor, etc., why is the problem getting worse instead of better. This guy is a just an idiot in thug's clothing.
I now live in Colorado thank God, but I lived nearly my whole life in TX. What people are finding out about Rick Perry now, is what some in Texas have known all along. This guy is as crooked as they come, and he likes to play the Jesus card whenever deemed necessary. He is a complete joke and idiot. Check out how much he spends for a haircut or remodeling the govenor's mansion. Those were two amazingly ridiculous stories. Please dont buy anything this clown has to say.
Armn the Tea Party and send them to Mexico. Since thye want to reduce spending they should be willing to fight withour getting paid for it. I'm all for that.
Here we go with another war, Perry will have to lower the taxes even further for the wealthy because its the Republican way to start wars and lower taxes so their cronies can make billions off of wars.I think it would be best to stay home pay the bills and create real jobs for everybody. Going to Mexico to fight the drug cartels will just bring war to every state on US soil and kill thousands of innocent Americans and this war would never end just like drugs will never stop being used.
I'm sure every redneck from Alabama and Texas (age 18 to 75) will volunteer for that force. It shoul be ALL VOLUNTEER WITH NO GOVERNMENT TAXPAYER MONEY FUNDING IT.
perhaps while he is sending people out to curb a serious problem..he could fire all staff and employees of FDA, and hire a new competant staff to ensure the US food supply is safe, and that meat, poultry processing plants are manned with US citizens, and that sludge from treatment plants is not permitted to be cast on farmers fields where our food supply is ulitimately grown..you know, the most obvious in our country is what is overlooked..
First let me say, what is he crazy? We've been at war for 10 years and this guy wants to send US troops to Mexico with the risk of getting killed?
Secondly, only if he sends his oldest child in the first wave, assuming they are at least 18, if not let them reach 18 and they can move to Mexico and join the Federalis.
Legalize, tax, and regulate all drugs. This takes the drugs from cartels to farmers. It gives people jobs, creates a new tax base, and probably lead to a decline in overall drug use. Take the taboo out of drugs and some people won't do them. We have learned the drug war is a failure and a waste of money. People are still going to still use drugs, this way the FDA can monitor the drugs and make it safe.
If Perry knows how to secure the border, then WHY IS IT NOT SECURE?
Airbag
Let's start another war. That will fix the economy.
Republicans love wars. I hate republicans.
This last gaffe isn't even being reported by Perry's biggest backer, Foxy News. I'll bet the drumbeat by Foxy for Christie will get very intense from this point on. I'm thinking the Republican Party would like to lock Perry in a closet for a month or so. This is the end for any of the Tea Party candidates. Forgot talk show host Cain but he can't keep his mouth shut either. So, here comes the mainstream, Romney or Christie.
Rick Perry is taking heartless decision now
The solution is to reduce the demand for drugs in this country and not sending soldiers into Mexico. How can we trust a President Perry to make the right decision if he had to answer the hot line phone at 3 am?
Should the need arise?
Hasn't he noticed there's been a need for about 20 years?
Maybe he was snoozing.
If he's been dealing with it for the last 10 years, why isn't it fixed?
We chased Poncho Villa too–that didn't work out too well. Heavens to Betsy, don't these Republican fools know anything about our history? This man is a moron. Isn't there one Republican candidate with an IQ over 30???
Perry Perry Perry...give it up...just bow out because we all know your not serious about immigration and now you want to send our troops down into Mexico...how many times would this make it now? Look I know some of your supporters are trying really really hard but you lost Bro...Your also finished as Texas governor too so thank god no fourth term as well...So with that being said just say good bye and go back to Texas...Two presidents from the state of Texas is enough thank you and quite honestly that's all we can afford.
Bad enough to waste law enforcement, courts and prison resources, now these clowns want to waste American troops' lives on this fools mission?
Just say no to idiocy!
Hey Rick..didn't you hear? The boat has left the dock and you're 15min are over. So pack on that gun to your fanny pack and go out for a jog and shut the hell up. YOu're only embarrassing yourself and giving Texas an even worse reputation then they already have. (and somewhat justifiable so) That good ole boy stupid texan thing is not working....we had enough of that with George Dumbo Bush.
The US has already tried sending troops into northern Mexico in an attempt to halt border violence. President Wilson sent General Pershing with ~4800 troops into Mexico and mobilized ~110,000 National Guardsmen. The project was abandoned due to Americas's entrance into WWI without resolving the issue. I have no expectation that repeating the gesture would produce better results.
A better solution to the problem is to legalize the drugs. As Andrew says, "Legalize, tax, and regulate all drugs. This takes the drugs from cartels to farmers. It gives people jobs, creates a new tax base, ... People are still going to still use drugs, this way the FDA can monitor the drugs and make it safe."
tick tick tick tick tick tick tick...
Hey Wrinck, can you say "IMPLODE?"
Perry must have concluded that it's cheaper to deploy to Mexico than any other place (except for Canada). Therefore, it's the most efficient use of our troops.
Perry is now toast.
NO Perry, you cannot eat your cake and have it all...you forgot that we must reduce the role of Government, cut spending, not believing in science, not believe in climate change, Social security is a punzi scheme and even reduce the role of our brave military.
Hey perry!!! You want a small Government? You cannot send our brave soldiers to other sovreign country to fight your war,the government have to be small and thin that's your stand in this situation. We need job and good health care here in the US.
This guy is a complete nut case and does not deserve a position in Washington.