Back in September President Trump ordered National Guard troops into Washington DC to restore order — a move that was shocking in its effectiveness. But legally and constitutionally, DC is a unique case. The Supreme Court has blocked the President’s attempt to do the same in order to protect ICE agents in Chicago, and your Right Angle team takes a look at the problem from both a practical and philosophical angle.
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“Wiggle room” from SCOTUS? This has the stink of John Roberts all over it.
IOW they have to throw the baby out with the bathwater so they can save the baby.
Wasn’t there occasion during the 1920s when US Marines were called in to quell a prison riot?
LBJ used National Guard to control college rioters during the 1960s-70s.
Guess it all good if the “right party” is in the WH, huh!
At the risk of seeming very ignorant, I need to understand the apparent legality of sanctuary cities and states. How is it not regularly viewed as insurrection? If there is a law, how is it possible to legally disobey it? Apologies in advance if I’ve lowered the IQ of these discussions…
You’re right as far as the law is concerned, Jennifer. The law is quite clear on this matter. The problem lies not in definitions or legalities. The problem lies in the will to act. The law does not and cannot compel. Like my Mom used to tell me … “I can’t make you do a damned thing, nor not do something. All I can do is make you wish you had or hadn’t.” The laws are there, they exist and have been duly enacted. The will to enforce them is a different matter entirely. There are a lot of factors… Read more »
Completely disagree about your comment about fireworks — but the saving grace is, there is medication to somewhat alleviate my dog from your celebratory insistence.
Me too, for the record… hate those things!
Thank you for such a well-considered reply. It seems sanctuary from the law is one of those oxymorons we have to accept, and I don’t like it at all. Doesn’t it make saps out of all the law-abiding people? Broadly speaking, doesn’t it mean Liberals are allowed to break laws, while Conservatives can only take comfort in their principled behavior?
The National Guard/military is only one way to go about protecting Federal agents and institutions. It’s the obvious, easy way but it’s far from the only option. There are some real, genuine, no-shit badasses in Federal service at the enforcement level. Most if not all of those badasses are former military and already have the necessary training. I know from personal experience that many of them have served in the Marine Corps. The kind of person who would become a Marine just naturally gravitates to that kind of job. Those people would love to arm up and gear up to… Read more »
Ah, yes. Want the problem solved, even if it may not be the “right” way or people complain….send in the Marines.😏
Ok maybe not, considering their expertise is killing people and breaking things. But then again, dead people don’t commit crimes or vote.😁
My main problem would be, just like in.any war or sometimes in even minor skirmishes, innocent people may get hurt or killed. 🤔
Sometimes that’s the only answer though 😫
FAFO indeed!😁
the AG should go after the cops that refuse to arrest the criminal politicians that refuse to uphold their oath of office.
there is also0 the “accidental” deportation of the protestors.
civilian cops are cowards and only interested in bullying those unwilling to fight.
LOL, YOU have already told us all that what you want for the United States of America is to “burn it all down”. YOU said so in those very words yourself. Which places you squarely on the same side as the people you are “condemning”. Which makes you a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A false flag. Same poison, different bottle. Here’s the thing you don’t seem to realize there ol’ buddy Kommie Donnie — No matter how much perfume you apply a skunk is going to become obvious by its smell eventually. And you are a skunk. So hey, go… Read more »
It certainly seems that the federal government should be able to step in and protect federal property and federal employees! This should especially be true when the leadership in Chicago, and other liberal cities, are no only NOT keeping their own people safe, let alone the federal people, but they are actively encouraging the terrorists to do their worst. I completely disagree with this ruling from SCOTUS.
Conservative politicians should be on the attack after this ruling. They could take advantage of the people saying that we should have “no kings” and point out that Trump was just sick of the inner city killing/looting/raping and gave it a try to stop it. Then they should say he will keep trying under the law, but we agree it is up to local governments to be smart about issues. Then point out how poorly Democrats are doing their jobs by being on the side of murderers, rapists, child abusers, etc. Then they must find good candidates to run against… Read more »
An excellent discussion harkening back to the days of Trifecta.
I would very much like to see the DOJ take legal action against sanctuary cities and states and name the City Councils personally as plaintiffs for violation of federal statute.
That will play well going into the midterms as well.
Until some hack in black blocks it and nothing happens