Don't mess with Texas -- even if it's just an exercise. Amid unfounded, Internet-fueled rumors that U.S. Special Operations Forces might be trying to take over parts of the southwest, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas State Guard forces under his control to keep an eye on the U.S. military during a large upcoming training exercise. The exercise is called Jade Helm 15. "It is important that Texans know their safety, constitutional rights, private property rights and civil liberties will not be infringed," Abbott said in an April 28 letter to Major Gen. Gerald "Jake" Betty, commander of the guard/CNN Politics. More here.

Question: How many Idaho legislators do you think would fall for rumors like this, if the U.S. military was conducting a big exercise somewhere in the Gem State?