Staff Reports
The ongoing showdown between Texas Governor Greg Abbott and President Joe Biden’s administration regarding the situation at the southern border has sparked various opinions. However, perhaps the most misguided take comes from none other than former Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke, who refuses to disappear from the public eye despite his failures.
As you may recall, O’Rourke campaigned to be Texas’ governor during the 2022 midterms but was soundly defeated by Abbott, who won his third term by a significant margin. Abbott’s third term has been particularly challenging due to the Biden administration’s open borders policy, which has led to a surge of illegal immigrants in Texas.
Beto Urges Biden to Treat Texas Like Segregationist Arkansas in 1950s, Send in Troops https://t.co/PluttXW02N
— Tea Party Patriots (@TPPatriots) January 26, 2024
In an effort to address this crisis, Abbott and other Texas Republicans have implemented numerous measures to stem the flow of illegal crossings. However, the Biden administration has repeatedly taken them to court, claiming responsibility for the border while failing to take any substantial action.
The latest development in this ongoing battle is a Supreme Court ruling that allows the Biden administration to remove a temporary barbed-wire border put up by Texas to deter illegal crossings. Despite this setback, Abbott and the Texas National Guard are standing firm, invoking Texas’ constitutional authority to defend and protect itself.
In response to this ruling, O’Rourke displayed a complete lack of understanding by suggesting that Biden should use force similar to how President Dwight Eisenhower handled Arkansas during the desegregation crisis. O’Rourke fails to grasp the significance of the events in Arkansas and the necessity for Eisenhower’s actions.
Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard and sent in the 101st Airborne Division to ensure school integration in the face of violent opposition. O’Rourke’s comparison is absurd, as Abbott is simply defending Texas’ border because the Biden administration refuses to enforce the law and recognize the importance of securing the border.
Biden’s lack of action and refusal to enforce the Constitution’s provisions for defending the states against invasion only serves to stoke lawlessness and violence, all for his own political gain. O’Rourke’s suggestion that Texas should face similar chaos and violence to preserve illegal entry into the country is not only dangerous but also shameful.
Thankfully, O’Rourke’s extreme ideas have been rejected by both Democrats and Texans in the past. His ill-considered suggestions only demonstrate his lack of understanding and would have severe consequences if implemented. It is essential for politicians from all parties to reject such disgraceful proposals.
