WisconsinBillzFan Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 A side benefit of this AZ immigration law is that Sheriff Joe Arpaio is getting some exposure. I hadn't heard of him before this but I think he's a no nonsense kind of guy. Too bad he doesn't have any higher political aspirations that I can tell. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Arpaio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I thought for sure you would have posted this today: http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News...on-work-release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 A side benefit of this AZ immigration law is that Sheriff Joe Arpaio is getting some exposure. I hadn't heard of him before this but I think he's a no nonsense kind of guy. Too bad he doesn't have any higher political aspirations that I can tell. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Arpaio You hadn't heard of him? Now that surprises me. Now before "George" attacks me for being a "Friggin Liberal" I happen to agree with the good sheriff, and no "George" not because the pink jumpsuits look cute on the inmates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Joe Arpaio has some appealing qualities: He believes No means No. He believes the law should actually be enforced as written. He believes incarceration means separation from the norm of daily life; not same old, same old in a slightly different venue. He believes a sentence of thirty days in jail means that the individual sentenced remains in custody for thirty days; not a sentence shortened by good time, time spent, or any other contrivance. He believes in speaking his mind, sharing his beliefs, putting his beliefs into practice; if you and your group disagree with him, vote him out of office. I believe he would never survive as a politician; he's too straightforward, practical, and innovative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Joe Arpaio has some appealing qualities: He believes No means No. He believes the law should actually be enforced as written. He believes incarceration means separation from the norm of daily life; not same old, same old in a slightly different venue. He believes a sentence of thirty days in jail means that the individual sentenced remains in custody for thirty days; not a sentence shortened by good time, time spent, or any other contrivance. He believes in speaking his mind, sharing his beliefs, putting his beliefs into practice; if you and your group disagree with him, vote him out of office. I believe he would never survive as a politician; he's too straightforward, practical, and innovative. We need more like him. Principled, consistent and committed to the objective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinBillzFan Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 We need more like him. Principled, consistent and committed to the objective. There's a shortage of people like that nowadays. I like Paul Ryan from Wisconsin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 We need more like him. Principled, consistent and committed to the objective. He was out here this weekend stumping for Jim Hunt, who's running for OC Sheriff, but missed the event. Huge crowd, not including the 15 protesters who were crying about prisoner rights or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 There's a shortage of people like that nowadays. I like Paul Ryan from Wisconsin. Ryan is a rising star. One of the few who isn't afraid to look at the detail, present his ideas based on the numbers and is pushing an agenda of fiscal responsibility and common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinBillzFan Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Ryan is a rising star. One of the few who isn't afraid to look at the detail, present his ideas based on the numbers and is pushing an agenda of fiscal responsibility and common sense. Ryan is a capital c conservative in a world dominated by lower case c conservatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Joe is famous for buying army surplus tents and housing prisoners in those tents in the middle of the desert. He makes them wear pink jumpsuits, no air conditioning in 120 degree heat of the desert. A real hardass for sure. I would like to do that here in California. A real deterent to crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic_soulja Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Joe Arpaio has some appealing qualities: He believes No means No. He believes the law should actually be enforced as written. He believes incarceration means separation from the norm of daily life; not same old, same old in a slightly different venue. He believes a sentence of thirty days in jail means that the individual sentenced remains in custody for thirty days; not a sentence shortened by good time, time spent, or any other contrivance. He believes in speaking his mind, sharing his beliefs, putting his beliefs into practice; if you and your group disagree with him, vote him out of office. I believe he would never survive as a politician; he's too straightforward, practical, and innovative. Straighforward yes, practical maybe, innovative? I don't think so. He's a hardazz I'll give em that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 The inmates were complaining about the cable TV in the jail. He set the TVs so they would only show Fox News and Sesame Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 The inmates were complaining about the cable TV in the jail. He set the TVs so they would only show Fox News and Sesame Street. And they've come to love those classic Sesame Street characters, such as Hannity and Ernie, Beck Bird, Grover at Large, O'Reilly the Grouch, and Shepleuffagus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCinBuffalo Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 The inmates were complaining about the cable TV in the jail. He set the TVs so they would only show Fox News and Sesame Street. Oh, now that is funny on so many levels....say what you will about hazing, it's always funny, and stays funny, if done properly. The pink uniforms are hysterical as well. Also, weren't the usual tools trying to go after this guy last year? Oh, that's right they were: Link I found some more articles about this in January...and since....nothing. Looks like more tax dollars wasted on going after a guy who is actually doing his government job properly. If only Holder, etc. would apply themselves to the rest of the government, starting in their own town first, with similar vigor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronc24 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I haven't read this entire thread or anything about Sheriff Joe Arpaio. However, I feel this story fits here. As I have mentioned, I am Canadian, which certainly puts me left of most of you here, but that doesn't mean I don't have common sense. This morning I heard that a cabbie who worked in a city near here was attacked with a machete by a 14 year old boy. The man may or may not get full use of his hand back (he suffered tendon damage) and he received 150 stitches. The boy was released on $100 bond, was told not to handle knives and has a curfew at 9:00. That's it. Though we have medicare, which apparently paints us all with the "socialist" brush, I am angered by this and truly wish we had a more punitive system in this country. Though I am happy and proud to be Canadian, that is one element of the USA I truly admire. (As an aside, we do not elect judges, they are appointed: another major flaw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Though we have medicare, which apparently paints us all with the "socialist" brush, I am angered by this and truly wish we had a more punitive system in this country. Though I am happy and proud to be Canadian, that is one element of the USA I truly admire. (As an aside, we do not elect judges, they are appointed: another major flaw) Years ago I used to be a huge fan of "Kids in the Hall," and I'm reminded of a comment from that show from a David Foley character, "We're Canadian. We're a lot like Americans, but without guns." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronc24 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Years ago I used to be a huge fan of "Kids in the Hall," and I'm reminded of a comment from that show from a David Foley character, "We're Canadian. We're a lot like Americans, but without guns." Good quote....plus, we love our weed, so rather laid back in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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