BF2S Forums National Guard Station Attacked @ Mexican Border

I could never understand how the US turns such a blatant blind eye to rampant illegal immigration.

So, whats the progress on that 2000 mile wall?

It seems illegal immigration was a major issue for about a month, and now its as if the government does not give a flying fuck about whats happening down there.

kessel! wrote:

It seems illegal immigration was a major issue for about a month, and now its as if the government does not give a flying fuck about whats happening down there.

The elections are over.

"The Border Patrol says the incident occurred somewhere along the 120 mile section of the border between Nogales and Lukeville. The area is known as a drug corridor. Last year, 124-thousand pounds of illegal drugs were confiscated in this area."

   thats a lot of dope....

CameronPoe wrote:

I could never understand how the US turns such a blatant blind eye to rampant illegal immigration.

The businesses that save millions in wages and taxes by employing these people are powerful lobbyists and large campaign contributors.

Blah Blah Blah!!!
How else are most of you going to get your shit (drugs) if they clamp down on the border. And for all you tequila drinkers are you prepared to shell out two hundred bucks a bottle (for the cheap shit too).
You guys got your panties in a bunch if you feel that threatened by illigal Mexicans.

chittydog wrote:

CameronPoe wrote:

I could never understand how the US turns such a blatant blind eye to rampant illegal immigration.

The businesses that save millions in wages and taxes by employing these people are powerful lobbyists and large campaign contributors.

I run a business in Southern California, and I can say with authority that you haven't the foggiest idea about what you speak.

rawls2 wrote:

Blah Blah Blah!!!
How else are most of you going to get your shit (drugs) if they clamp down on the border. And for all you tequila drinkers are you prepared to shell out two hundred bucks a bottle (for the cheap shit too).
You guys got your panties in a bunch if you feel that threatened by illigal Mexicans.

Are you American?
If so, your clueless. If not, your best to get informed on the subject.

chittydog wrote:

CameronPoe wrote:

I could never understand how the US turns such a blatant blind eye to rampant illegal immigration.

The businesses that save millions in wages and taxes by employing these people are powerful lobbyists and large campaign contributors.

And that's why capitalism will break down to either socialism or communism eventually. Because the people take care of the companies but the companies don't take care of the people unless they're stock holders. That's one of the major problems with Capitalism is that it's all about overhead, If you can stave a million people and make twice as much money off your product it's morally acceptable..

What kind of arms do the national guard carry, if they were "scared" off wtf did the assailants have?  It's been time to do something for a long time now, trouble is everyone is in fucking Iraq.  I am currently in Colorado and we just got hit with some wicked snow the last few weeks.  The national guard was called to help, and they have had a bitch of a time dealing with the snow because of the depleted forces.  The news said there is only 130 or so troops here.  I don't know if that is true, but I am pretty sure that is what the anchor said.  No wonder we can't deal with real crisis, cough... Katrina...cough, resources are thin.  Hats off to the national guard though, with a fraction of their force they are still trying hard.  Can't blame them for being over seas.

ATG wrote:

Kung Jew wrote:

I agree up to the treason part.  I agree that the border is a big problem.  Poorly handled and an achilles heel in our defense against unwanted people/imports. 

KJ

Failure to defend our borders is a act of treason.

Correct. What everyone should be worried about is that trained (kind of) soldiers RETREATED from their post, which happens to be our border. They put their on peronal safety in front of our national security which is horseshit. These men are not trained properly to defend a toll booth, let alone our nations border. So now I turn my attention towards their superiors. What will be done to correct this? What will their punishment be? Do we need to get the Marines, ya know, people who will actually fire back? In the rules of engagement it states that any member of the armed forces no matter the rank or billet, is authorized to use deadly force in the event that such deadly force is warranted to preserve national security. Failure to do so could be deemed as treason and is punishable under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. If you all quickly think back to the Marine Barracks Bombing in Lebanon, that was added by Ronald Reagan due to the fact that at the time the Marine could not react fast enough. Before the rules of engagement were ammended you were allowed to have a magazine inserted into your weapon, however, no round could be chambered. I am not worried so much about the punishment of these boy scouts, although I am a proponent of seeing them disciplined, I am more worried about getting trained men to those posts without wasting anymore time.

Smoke_Deez wrote:

What kind of arms do the national guard carry, if they were "scared" off wtf did the assailants have?  It's been time to do something for a long time now, trouble is everyone is in fucking Iraq.  I am currently in Colorado and we just got hit with some wicked snow the last few weeks.  The national guard was called to help, and they have had a bitch of a time dealing with the snow because of the depleted forces.  The news said there is only 130 or so troops here.  I don't know if that is true, but I am pretty sure that is what the anchor said.  No wonder we can't deal with real crisis, cough... Katrina...cough, resources are thin.  Hats off to the national guard though, with a fraction of their force they are still trying hard.  Can't blame them for being over seas.

M16-a2 service rifle. The ranking soldier (we call him a corporal/ sgt of the guard in the Marines) should have a Beretta 9mm side arm in addition to his or her service rifle. The BZO (sight adjustment)on the rifles should have been set at 200 yards to ensure the accuracy of an area target could be hit from such distance. It would been set at 200 yards because the M16 fires a .223 round which will balistically speaking, will not elevate until approx around 35-55 yards, making it accurate and effective for close quarters combat as well as ranges up to 200 yards. Thats what a Marine would do anyway.