So while we're busy defending Ukraine, Americans are being kidnapped right across the southern border

[JGalt]

Is this really a problem? I mean our illustrious President has been told about this, but his press secretary has declined to answer questions. Maybe President Joe will trade them some drug cartel members we have in exchange for those kidnapped Americans?

"The four Americans kidnapped in Mexico had crossed over the border to get medicine, the Mexican president revealed Monday, as new details emerged about the moment they were taken.

The US citizens came from Texas before they got caught in the crossfire and were abducted, officials said. At least one Mexican citizen was killed in the broad daylight shooting...

...The four were riding in a white minivan with North Carolina license before getting shot on Friday shortly after they entered the dangerous city of Matamoros in Tamaulipas from Brownsville, Texas, the FBI San Antonio Division office said Sunday...

..The identities of the four kidnapped victims were not revealed as of Monday afternoon, but a Mexican official told Reuters that three men and one woman were taken..."

Kidnapped Americans crossed border to buy medicine: Mexican president

 

[candycorn]

Ever heard of Mark Kilroy?

He was kidnapped....about 40 years before Russia invaded the Ukrane. Damn Reagan!

 

[JGalt]

Apparently the folks who were kidnapped are were black.

https://newsmaven.io/charlottealert...-mexico-on-vacation-by-drug-cartel-one-killed

 

[The Duke]

Man, what a pretty city that could be if not for the cartels. I always thought Matamoros was ugly.

 

[The Duke]

They wanted some "Duvalto"?

 

[Smokin' OP]

Too bad they didn't kidnap, Cancun Cruz.
If you don't want to be kidnapped or murdered easier than you can in the US, don't go to Mexico.

 

[Anathema]

Why were these folks even there? There is a travel warning for Mexico issued by the State Department. Not that I’d travel anywhere outside the US anyway; but I definitely wouldn’t travel somewhere there’s a State Department warning issued for.

 

[JoeB131]

I'd ask why four Americans had to cross the border to get medicine, given how wonderful our health care system supposedly is.

But you go to another country, you take your chances.

 

[JGalt]

Why were these folks even there? There is a travel warning for Mexico issued by the State Department. Not that I’d travel anywhere outside the US anyway; but I definitely wouldn’t travel somewhere there’s a State Department warning issued for.

The woman was there for a tummy tuck, I believe.

 

[Smokin' OP]

I'd ask why four Americans had to cross the border to get medicine, given how wonderful our health care system supposedly is.

But you go to another country, you take your chances.

May 16 2019
House Democrats overcame massive opposition from Republicans to pass a bill aimed at reining in prescription drug costs and protecting people with preexisting conditions. The measure, the MORE Health Education Act, passed Thursday evening by a 234-183 vote, with all the no votes coming from Republicans.

Only five Republicans sided with all the chamber's Democrats in supporting the bill.

 

[pknopp]

May 16 2019
House Democrats overcame massive opposition from Republicans to pass a bill aimed at reining in prescription drug costs and protecting people with preexisting conditions. The measure, the MORE Health Education Act, passed Thursday evening by a 234-183 vote, with all the no votes coming from Republicans.

Only five Republicans sided with all the chamber's Democrats in supporting the bill.

And then just like with the train safety issue, when in control of the White House, Senate and House, they do little to fight for things like this.

Both parties are really good at passing things when they know they are going nowhere. Not so good at actually fighting for them when they have more control.

They all suck and what we get is what we see here. People desperate to get what they need.

 

[FranklinRoosevelt_FTW]

Is this really a problem? I mean our illustrious President has been told about this, but his press secretary has declined to answer questions. Maybe President Joe will trade them some drug cartel members we have in exchange for those kidnapped Americans?

"The four Americans kidnapped in Mexico had crossed over the border to get medicine, the Mexican president revealed Monday, as new details emerged about the moment they were taken.

The US citizens came from Texas before they got caught in the crossfire and were abducted, officials said. At least one Mexican citizen was killed in the broad daylight shooting...

...The four were riding in a white minivan with North Carolina license before getting shot on Friday shortly after they entered the dangerous city of Matamoros in Tamaulipas from Brownsville, Texas, the FBI San Antonio Division office said Sunday...

..The identities of the four kidnapped victims were not revealed as of Monday afternoon, but a Mexican official told Reuters that three men and one woman were taken..."

Kidnapped Americans crossed border to buy medicine: Mexican president

It’s one hell of a story and you better believe the left doesn’t really talk about it. We can feel for those fellow Americans we can pray for them. Let’s hope that some action is taken maybe even another country will rescue them.

It’s a really horrible look for Mexico. Tourism in that country’s gonna be hurt a lot now because of this. And let’s see how our country, how our leadership react to this the ball is on them.

 

[Mac-7]

Is this really a problem? I mean our illustrious President has been told about this, but his press secretary has declined to answer questions. Maybe President Joe will trade them some drug cartel members we have in exchange for those kidnapped Americans?

"The four Americans kidnapped in Mexico had crossed over the border to get medicine, the Mexican president revealed Monday, as new details emerged about the moment they were taken.

The US citizens came from Texas before they got caught in the crossfire and were abducted, officials said. At least one Mexican citizen was killed in the broad daylight shooting...

...The four were riding in a white minivan with North Carolina license before getting shot on Friday shortly after they entered the dangerous city of Matamoros in Tamaulipas from Brownsville, Texas, the FBI San Antonio Division office said Sunday...

..The identities of the four kidnapped victims were not revealed as of Monday afternoon, but a Mexican official told Reuters that three men and one woman were taken..."

Kidnapped Americans crossed border to buy medicine: Mexican president

They were stupid to even set foot in Mexico

 

[JGalt]

It’s one hell of a story and you better believe the left doesn’t really talk about it. We can feel for those fellow Americans we can pray for them. Let’s hope that some action is taken maybe even another country will rescue them.

It’s a really horrible look for Mexico. Tourism in that country’s gonna be hurt a lot now because of this. And let’s see how our country, how our leadership react to this the ball is on them.

FOX News has been covering the story all morning, but I haven't heard MSNBC touch on it yet. They're just hammering Trump non-stop. CNN is covering it.

 

[Deplorable Yankee]

Is this really a problem? I mean our illustrious President has been told about this, but his press secretary has declined to answer questions. Maybe President Joe will trade them some drug cartel members we have in exchange for those kidnapped Americans?

"The four Americans kidnapped in Mexico had crossed over the border to get medicine, the Mexican president revealed Monday, as new details emerged about the moment they were taken.

The US citizens came from Texas before they got caught in the crossfire and were abducted, officials said. At least one Mexican citizen was killed in the broad daylight shooting...

...The four were riding in a white minivan with North Carolina license before getting shot on Friday shortly after they entered the dangerous city of Matamoros in Tamaulipas from Brownsville, Texas, the FBI San Antonio Division office said Sunday...

..The identities of the four kidnapped victims were not revealed as of Monday afternoon, but a Mexican official told Reuters that three men and one woman were taken..."

Kidnapped Americans crossed border to buy medicine: Mexican president

What are they gonna get? food stamps for ransom ?

 

[Biff_Poindexter]

What are they gonna get? food stamps for ransom ?

Exactly....these were just some dirty darkies....they don't have money...just food stamps and other stereotypical darkie things.....good riddance..

Also....this is a tragedy, why won't the Democrats protect Americans?



It's fun being a rightwinger...you can literally hold 2 opposing positions at the same time and have no shame...

 

[Smokin' OP]

And then just like with the train safety issue,

Trump and republicans loosened the rules, not just the brakes, but others as well.

when in control of the White House, Senate and House, they do little to fight for things like this.

Republicans don't.

Both parties are really good at passing things when they know they are going nowhere. Not so good at actually fighting for them when they have more control.

August 7 2022
Republican senators on Sunday voted down a cap on the price of insulin in the private market, removing it from Democrats’ sweeping climate and economic package.

Democrats had tried to preserve the provision to cap insulin costs at $35 for private insurers, but that vote failed 57-43, with seven Republicans voting with them to keep the insulin cost cap in the bill, three short of what was needed.

They all suck and what we get is what we see here. People desperate to get what they need.

 

[pknopp]

Trump and republicans loosened the rules, not just the brakes, but others as well.

They did and the last two years the (D)'s did NOTHING to fix that.

Republicans don't.

Nor did Democrats.

August 7 2022
Republican senators on Sunday voted down a cap on the price of insulin in the private market, removing it from Democrats’ sweeping climate and economic package.

Democrats had tried to preserve the provision to cap insulin costs at $35 for private insurers, but that vote failed 57-43, with seven Republicans voting with them to keep the insulin cost cap in the bill, three short of what was needed.

The cap should be on ALL medication.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

The cap should be on ALL medication.

Really?

You think all medication should be capped at 35 bucks a month?

 

[pknopp]

Really?

You think all medication should be capped at 35 bucks a month?

There should be a cap on all medication.