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Well, how about THIS: Experts call ICE program used by Arpaio a failure Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's continuing and controversial crackdown on illegal immigration and the federal program that lets him identify and arrest undocumented immigrants is a financial and public-safety failure, according to a new report. The program, known as 287 (g), has been touted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a public-safety measure aimed at removing criminal illegal immigrants. But the Sheriff's Office and other participating agencies have focused on easy targets such as traffic violators and day laborers who pose little threat, says the report by Justice Strategies, a non-profit nonpartisan research group based in Brooklyn, N.Y. Arpaio defended his participation in the program, which he said has led to the identification of thousands of illegal immigrants.

Here's something very current about OurPieHole: Mexican official criticizes Arpaio The Mexican Consulate in Phoenix has joined the chorus of federal lawmakers and advocacy groups coming down on Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his treatment of undocumented immigrants. Earlier this month, Arpaio segregated undocumented immigrants in the county jails and marched 220 convicted inmates from Durango Jail to Tent City. The sheriff said it would save money and help facilitate visits by attorneys or the Mexican consulate. That's a sham, Consul General of Mexico Carlos Flores Vizcarra wrote in a letter sent Monday to the county Board of Supervisors. Vizcarra believes the "highly publicized spectacle of ethnic prisoners is in clear violation" of the United Nation's Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and asks the board to "put a stop to these tactics." Arpaio is an elected official and sets his own policies, but the board approves his funding. The supervisors are reviewing the county's potential legal fallout based on comments made by Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, who publicly opined: "racial and ethnic segregation by the government is unconstitutional." "These practices are clear violations of the privacy laws, civil rights afforded by the U.S. Constitution and of longstanding standards of international treatment of prisoners," said Vizcarra's two-page letter. (continued) ---------- Please also note that County Attorney Andrew Thomas is a close ally of Arpaio. For him to make such a stark declaration underscores the severity of Arpaio's abuse of human rights, laws and dignity in this situation.

The difference? I did NOT, in this situation, directly or indirectly quote or refer to any source. I -- LIVE -- in Maricopa County. OurPieHole is far too often in the news and usually it is for something that should shame him.

NO that number is NOT correct for this last election. YEARS ago, before very many people started catching on to his shenanigans, he had that high approval... but not now. He barely won... and ONLY because he hits the nerve too many people have about illegal immigration. He talks tough on doing what is the job of the federal government and people want to hear it regardless of whether it's within his charge by law.

Dude... all you gotta do is google... I -- LIVE -- here (Maricopa County) The guy can't keep his pie hole closed. That's why his name is Joe OurPieHole. He's ALWAYS looking for cameras. I don't need to prove anything to anyone. But if you WANT to know, it's available for you to find. That is a FAIR characterization.

God will NOT bless Sherrif Joke. He can't keep his pie hole closed for two seconds. His abusiveness is vast and deep and extends well beyond anyone who has been convicted of any crimes. I live in Maricopa County AZ. I'd love for you to have him. Not everyone in jail gets convicted. Convicted prisoners should be treated with at least some degree of humanity. Prisoners not yet convicted should only be kept from the possibility of doing any harm to society, pending trial. I'm VERY glad God's view of people is vastly different than yours. Arpaio COSTS Maricopa county taxpayers more than what is on the books. He has been successfully sued for numerous violations of laws and rights of prisoners. He has caused harm and death to people who would not necessarily have been convicted. Apraio used to have an 85+ percent approval rate. He barely squeeked by in his last election. Many voters have come to realize the true facts about this evil man.

Maybe they're hoping to see the President when he comes to town on Wednesday...

Yes, Happy Valentine's Day to all!

Time to CELEBRATE! Today is the first day of spring (training)!

I just read that the Angels signed Abreu...

I have Dish Network and have told them I need to have them pick up the MLB channel... The pitchers and catchers for some teams report on Saturday (THIS WEEK!). :) I remember reading Sandy Koufax's autobiography when I was a kid... maybe high school... I also remember reading Ball Four my senior year in HS. Can you imagine what Bouton would have to write about if he had been playing during the last 15-20 years?

No... I don't know if he posted anything here or not. If he did, he didn't identify himself. I meant at another web site.

Some of us sort of heard from Mike about a year and a half ago... but he didn't have much to say at all... and it looks to have been a one time contact.

Very few games at the BOB (aka Chase Field) would find a walk up fan unable to buy very good seats. For once I agree with that big mouth former WS co-MVP with the Dbacks... Curt Schilling, who called for making known ALL of the names of those who've gotten caught using performance enhancing drugs...

btw, no thanks is necessary. I stay up way too late and am on line usually. It was a joy to share some of my recollections from when my daughter was born. I'm sure we all have the utmost confidence that Raf will be an amazing dad!

Ain't THAT the truth! Amen! (to each of your points WG)

Few women, that is, except on TV and in the movies... :) Linda's right... that second pic is something that would make an incredible painted portrait.

Ummm... I think that was the department of transportation (of the state of Texas).

Very cool. Thanks Mstar!

Nothing... that's just hand gesturing...

Well, I FINALLY got an HD DVR (free from Dish Network... for two more years' committment)... but Dish doesn't yet carry the MLB channel.

the problem must have been temporary... it's working for me now...

Okay... I posted the link to a couple of my facebook friends' pages... will let you know if I hear anything back about them finding themselves...

Yeah... I know people who were there... I'll see if they can find themselves...

The article also said that Gary reads Suze Orman's book on personal finances... I wonder if he knows she's of the lesbian persuasion? Yes... I see Gary's email address now... tnks.