DHS Releases “Inspirational” New Commercial About Protecting the Homeland’s Borders

It’s a total police state… with a cheesy infomercial veneer.

We are DHS. We live the #DHSmission every day. #WeAreDHShttps://t.co/jZrGrrmXWm

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 3, 2016

Kind of a mixed message after sending out this Tweet, no?

This is the United States of America. Taking in refugees at times of crisis is the right thing to do. #RefugeesWelcome

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 29, 2016

And yes, this just happened:

Perhaps the most disconcerting thing about it, though, were responses like this of which there were many:

@DHSgov Thanks for keeping us safe. the video is outstanding!

— David White (@SoulSouthMusic) August 3, 2016

@DHSgov Just knowing your out there makes me feel so safe. Thank you!

— Mag'ee O'hara (@MageeOhara1) August 20, 2016

@DHSgov Thank you for heroism seen and unseen! Be safe out there!

— PamEyeAm (@PamEyeAm) August 3, 2016

@DHSgov An excellent video and one that sums up the efforts and heroism our country needs.

— Libby G (@LibbyGet) August 3, 2016

At least not everyone was sucking up to their DHS masters.

@DHSgov could you spend less of our money on propaganda and more on the border, please?

— William P Harrison (@accrovrai) August 30, 2016