The man who likes to be called America's toughest sheriff and the man who likes to be called America's toughest county attorney met mano-a-mano last weekend for what may well become an annual quick-draw contest.
1. Comment by Christopher M. (tricked03)— November 29,2009 @ 1:01AM
Ratings:-8+25
Yay! Maybe he'll finally be able to take care of the immigration problem without being criticised by the immigration activists......or not
6. Comment by Ignacio J. (scrofula)— November 29,2009 @ 7:15AM
Ratings:-9+27
Joe Arpaio deserves the Nobel Peace Prize if elected, because if he is, he will clean out all illegals and AZ will finally have some peace--and this will show other border states the way to peace as well.
As for #5: I suspect you've taken too many paintball shots to the head already.
7. Comment by Bill N. (wab4551)— November 29,2009 @ 7:18AM
Ratings:-9+31
Morris, where is your proof that Hispanic people are being harrassed? You provided none. Being arrested and deported for being an illegal alien is called law enforcement, not harrassment. With the Feds reporting that over 90% of illegal aliens are Hispanic, what a surprise to discover that most of the arrested illegal aliens are Hispanic.
9. Comment by George B. (GoodnightGracie)— November 29,2009 @ 8:17AM
Ratings:-4+7
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10. Comment by Wayne B. (rain)— November 29,2009 @ 8:24AM
Ratings:-4+19
Sheriff Joe Arpaio endorsed Janet Napolitano for Governor. He does a bang-up job as Sheriff and I liked his book but I would probably vote for someone else as Governor. However, my little vote would no doubt be lost in a sea of pro Arpaio votes!
11. Comment by James N. (Gene)— November 29,2009 @ 8:52AM
Ratings:-20+4
Of course Arpaio would win the Republican primary, but I doubt he could get enough support from moderates--including Republicans--to win the general election. The Dems went through this problem in the sixties and seventies, purging their party of all but the most extreme. Republicans are making the same mistake now.
14. Comment by R R. (jarhead1968)— November 29,2009 @ 9:24AM
Ratings:-6+0
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15. Comment by R R. (jarhead1968)— November 29,2009 @ 9:30AM
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16. Comment by Tim P. (Dashing)— November 29,2009 @ 9:46AM
Ratings:-20+2
Sheriff Joe is like a cross between Rhienhard Heydrich and Rosan Bar. Cold, calculating, yet fat and all squishy inside. All nice and soft and fuzzy and comfy inside. Joe is filled with a soft downy stuffing, but willing to crack some heads and get people in line. This mixture of hard and soft intrigues people. He's like a big old teddy bear inside all furry and warm, next restraining and medicating an inmate.
19. Comment by Robert S. (rstar1)— November 29,2009 @ 10:13AM
Ratings:-1+15
You know, if EVERY criminal(even the petty ones), EVERY cartel member, EVERY gangbanger, EVERY radical or violent fundamentalist, EVERY illegal alien (including their supporters), and EVERY do-nothing or corrupt politician on the planet were to suddenly and irrevocably disappear, life would be kinda pleasant for the people remaining!
22. Comment by Cheryl K. (cherylk2285)— November 29,2009 @ 6:51PM
Ratings:-3+4
I know I would definitely vote for him! We desperately need someone that understands the illegal immigrant problems here and is willing to do what is necessary to fix it. Joe seems to be the only person that is in place to make the changes that are required to get this job done.
I hope he does decide to run for govenor. If you read this Joe, this is our plea that you take the next step, taking your programs in Maricopa county and using them to improve the illegal immigration situation all over this state.
Go Joe!!
23. Comment by Nate B. (flashgold22)— November 29,2009 @ 9:10PM
Ratings:-2+2
I would love to see Joe get elected as governor. It would send vibrations all the way to Washington DC. Arizona would be a much better place to live with Joe upholding the law and getting tough on the criminals who shouldbe either in jail or sent back to their own countries. Illegal aliens would run like ****roaches when the light comes on. Vore for Joe, pass it on.
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Political notebook : Paintballs fly at GOP fundraiser
The man who likes to be called America's toughest sheriff and the man who likes to be called America's toughest county attorney met mano-a-mano last weekend for what may well become an annual quick-draw contest.Yay! Maybe he'll finally be able to take care of the immigration problem without being criticised by the immigration activists......or not
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Joe Arpaio Wins and Illegals flock outta here lickety split.
We wont even have to send the law to get em.
Wow, talk about preventative maintenance.
IN turn, we spend 100 's of millions less on unemployment, food stamps, schools, and our crime rate drops like a stone. Again , Wow.
Joe for Governor!
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This article claims there is no 9th congressional district.
Are you kidding? Its in Husseins 57th state & represented by dual congresspeople:
Meter Maid & THETOAD.
hint: its south of aqua prieta 250 metres.
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sam w. is out there with Kirk, Spock, McCoy,and Scotty again instead of here on planet earth where the disscussion is about Joe Arpaio.
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Joe Arpaio belongs in prison as an inmate for all the times he has harassed Hispanic people for having brown skin!
And Joe Arpaio can't hit the broad side of a barn from the inside with the door closed, some Sheriff!
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Joe Arpaio deserves the Nobel Peace Prize if elected, because if he is, he will clean out all illegals and AZ will finally have some peace--and this will show other border states the way to peace as well.
As for #5: I suspect you've taken too many paintball shots to the head already.
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Morris, where is your proof that Hispanic people are being harrassed? You provided none. Being arrested and deported for being an illegal alien is called law enforcement, not harrassment. With the Feds reporting that over 90% of illegal aliens are Hispanic, what a surprise to discover that most of the arrested illegal aliens are Hispanic.
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5. Comment by Moris D. (Moris D) — November 29,2009 @ 6:46AM
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Joe Arpaio belongs in prison as an inmate for all the times he has harassed Hispanic people for having brown skin!
And Joe Arpaio can't hit the broad side of a barn from the inside with the door closed, some Sheriff!
-- If this was true, he would be in jail. He harass law breakers
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Sheriff Joe Arpaio endorsed Janet Napolitano for Governor. He does a bang-up job as Sheriff and I liked his book but I would probably vote for someone else as Governor. However, my little vote would no doubt be lost in a sea of pro Arpaio votes!
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Of course Arpaio would win the Republican primary, but I doubt he could get enough support from moderates--including Republicans--to win the general election. The Dems went through this problem in the sixties and seventies, purging their party of all but the most extreme. Republicans are making the same mistake now.
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America hasn't seen political leadership like Joe Arpaio since the days of Huey Long.
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Sheriff Joe is like a cross between Rhienhard Heydrich and Rosan Bar. Cold, calculating, yet fat and all squishy inside. All nice and soft and fuzzy and comfy inside. Joe is filled with a soft downy stuffing, but willing to crack some heads and get people in line. This mixture of hard and soft intrigues people. He's like a big old teddy bear inside all furry and warm, next restraining and medicating an inmate.
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#5 said:
"Joe Arpaio belongs in prison as an inmate for all the times he has harassed Hispanic people for having brown skin!"
I am Hispanic and I have never been harassed by Sheriff Joe.
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Were there only three episodes of Smile, You're Under Arrest starring Sheriff Joe?
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You know, if EVERY criminal(even the petty ones), EVERY cartel member, EVERY gangbanger, EVERY radical or violent fundamentalist, EVERY illegal alien (including their supporters), and EVERY do-nothing or corrupt politician on the planet were to suddenly and irrevocably disappear, life would be kinda pleasant for the people remaining!
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Go Joe Go Joe!
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Nice to see the overwhelming support for Arpaio. Got my vote!
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I know I would definitely vote for him! We desperately need someone that understands the illegal immigrant problems here and is willing to do what is necessary to fix it. Joe seems to be the only person that is in place to make the changes that are required to get this job done.
I hope he does decide to run for govenor. If you read this Joe, this is our plea that you take the next step, taking your programs in Maricopa county and using them to improve the illegal immigration situation all over this state.
Go Joe!!
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I would love to see Joe get elected as governor. It would send vibrations all the way to Washington DC. Arizona would be a much better place to live with Joe upholding the law and getting tough on the criminals who shouldbe either in jail or sent back to their own countries. Illegal aliens would run like ****roaches when the light comes on. Vore for Joe, pass it on.
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would he be more efficient as Gov. or would the legislature hog tie him? the state may be better served with him as Sheriff.
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They should have used real bullets.
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Wow, Joe for Governor. I'm a Democrat yet he has my vote and MY RESPECT.
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