Rick Perry: ‘It’s OK To Question Your Government’ On Possible Military Takeover

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the National Rifle Association convention, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) on Tuesday said it was OK for Texans to question the government about a military training program set to take place in seven western states this summer, the Texas Tribune reported.

“I think it’s OK to question your government — I do it on a pretty regular basis,” Perry said. “The military’s something else.”

“You know, I think our military is quite trustworthy,” Perry continued. “Civilian leadership – you can always question that, but not the men and women in uniform.”

Perry’s comments, made during a World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth luncheon, were in reference to Jade Helm 15. The military training program has caused quite a stir among conspiracy theorists who believe the operation may be a covert government plan to take over Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R), Perry’s successor, last week ordered the Texas State Guard to monitor the military exercises to ensure that the operation is truly just “standard training.”

Texas Tribune reporter Patrick Svitek tweeted that he’d asked Perry whether his comments were in response to Abbott’s decision to monitor the military.

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  1. Ricky me boyo, stop hating the government and try to be a real patriot instead of a tin plated idiot.

  2. Yet another republican asshat proving that they’re unable and unfit for office. Keep it up and there’ll be none left.

  3. Dear Ricky, it’s also OK to question your own sanity about a possible military takeover of Texas. In fact, it’s the advisable first step before going further.

  4. Like those glasses Rick…they may be your ticket to the White House.

  5. It is indeed OK…nay, your duty…to question your government. It’s just that, well, the government’s time is finite and precious, so we’d prefer you stop wasting its and everyone else’s time with the stupid questions.

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