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Title: Minutemen Kick Off Return Engagement In Arizona, Other States
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Associated Press
URL Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/ ... 0401-1216-minutemanreturn.html
Published: Apr 1, 2006
Author: Associated Press
Post Date: 2006-04-01 18:43:51 by Brian S
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THREE POINTS, Ariz. – Minuteman volunteers concerned over the continued flow of illegal immigrants across the border from Mexico gathered Saturday with lawn chairs, binoculars and cell phones for a new monthlong campaign aimed at raising public awareness of the issue. A year after their first watch-and-report operation along the border in southeastern Arizona, members of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps embarked on a much larger effort in the busy migrant-smuggling corridor. “I'm concerned about what's not being done by the government – hasn't been done, apparently,” said J. Glenn Sorensen, a retired school administrator now living in Flagstaff. Sorensen, who was not involved with the Minutemen last year, said he thinks the organization has accomplished part of its intended purpose already, “to draw national attention to an insecure border. I don't think anybody wants to close the border – I certainly don't – basically I think they need to be secure.” No one in the group had any illusions about their campaign's effectiveness, since it targets a relatively short section of the border for just a month. However, it comes at a time when Congress is debating proposals seeking to reform immigration laws, which have drawn supporters of legitimizing illegal immigrants to demonstrations in a series of cities across the country. “This is like sticking a finger in the dike,” said Ken Raymond, a retired electrical engineer and airplane mechanic from Tucson. Each month, thousands cross into Arizona. So far this fiscal year, which began Oct. 1, agents have caught more than 48,000 illegal immigrants in the area staked out this weekend, up 53 percent from the same period a year earlier. About 150 volunteers had gathered by midmorning Saturday, with organizers expecting several hundred more. The group says it plans similar exercises along the border in California, New Mexico and Texas, and along the Canadian border in Washington, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York state. President Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox support a so-called guest worker program that would allow illegal immigrants already holding jobs in the U.S. to stay. But the Minuteman organization's national leader, Chris Simcox, says the group's message is clear: “We want border security first.” The Minuteman members arrived Saturday at a ranch about 35 miles southwest of Tucson before heading out to set up observation posts on private property about 30 miles north of the border. Along with their binoculars, cell phones and radios, a number wore sidearms. They were all under strict orders to call the Border Patrol and to avoid confronting intruders or drawing their weapons, said Simcox and Stacey O'Connell, in charge of the Arizona chapter. Although last year's patrols were nonviolent and disciplined, there are still concerns about having armed groups in a busy trafficking area, Gus Soto, a Border Patrol spokesman, said last week. Minuteman leaders have said that all the group's members have been screened to weed out members of racist organizations. Still, groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union-Arizona say they're concerned over “the potential for taking actions and ... attempting to enforce immigration laws,” executive director Alessandra Soler Meetze said.
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
Maybe the lesbian patriots will be thus motivated to join in.
After taking a shower today at about 6:00 I walked out to the kitchen and couldn't help but notice a giant chicken in my back yard. Pretty sure it was a rooster, had that red rubber-glove looking thing on it's head. This thing was about 1/3 bigger than the occasional canada geese that visit me, I'm guessing it has some relation to the mexicans living two houses down. Can anyone help me get an alligator, or possibly a monitor lizard? I was shocked at first to see a fucking chicken in my backyard, but unless it makes a lot of noise and wakes me up, scratches up my Mustang (instand chicken dinner), I really don't give a shit. If they get a donkey I will douse it it lighter fluid and force it into their house. Had a freind lived near downtown, mexicvans across street had a donkey. EEEEEEE-AWE, real fucking loud, city wouldn't do shit about it. fortunately for my friend's sanity someone did. Kaboom, plop goes the donkey.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
I was shocked at first to see a fucking chicken in my backyard, but unless it makes a lot of noise and wakes me up, scratches up my Mustang (instand chicken dinner), I really don't give a shit. If they get a donkey I will douse it it lighter fluid and force it into their house. Had a freind lived near downtown, mexicvans across street had a donkey. EEEEEEE-AWE, real fucking loud, city wouldn't do shit about it. fortunately for my friend's sanity someone did. Kaboom, plop goes the donkey. You take showers?? Well if it's Mexicans.. and you get a donkey you know what ya gotta do dont you?
Chicken enchiladas with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and corn tortillas. INGREDIENTS: * 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup oil ”We have room but for one flag... We have room but for one language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty, and that is the loyality to the American people.” - Theodore Roosevelt
I prefer scrubbin off under the hose, weather permitting.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Then whatya do in the winter??
That's exactly the kind of people I'm gonna need for my Cirque du Cargo Cult!
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Shower, we already established that.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Can I carry the tiny umbrella?
Sorry having problems keeping up..
Zipp doesn't know about mashed taters, she thinks Hoosier Mexicans use them as meat substitute, but they are strictly a side-dish. I'd probably start crying if I ran over a donkey.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Of course, you got shotgun tonite.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
REALLY?? Cool!!
That's why I don't want to ride in clown car with you driving.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Maybe the lesbian patriots will be thus motivated to join in. Plus Catholic priests, inasmuch as it was a little Dutch boy.
Does JT have an alibi? Wasn't quite that big, lol. I still suspect the Mexicans have something to do with this strange new fauna in my neighborhood. I'll call you if I get bird flu, ok?
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Oh.. darn.. I like to drive.. now Im upset..
If you pay the exra 4.25 rental insurance...no, I will never again geyt in a car driven by anyone born in Kentucky.;..
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
I was shocked at first to see a fucking chicken in my backyard, but unless it makes a lot of noise and wakes me up, scratches up my Mustang (instand chicken dinner), I really don't give a shit. If they get a donkey I will douse it it lighter fluid and force it into their house. Had a freind lived near downtown, mexicvans across street had a donkey. EEEEEEE-AWE, real fucking loud, city wouldn't do shit about it. fortunately for my friend's sanity someone did. Kaboom, plop goes the donkey. Classic... Stay well armed, effem, and feed'em fish heads...or lead. '
Oh ..man.. your just jealous.. Kentuckians are better drivers than Hoosiers..
i was looking for that a couple of weeks ago! i gotta save it for future use.
A nation blind to their disgrace...
omg, dak, i'm sitting here giggling. you are a trip.
A nation blind to their disgrace...
I've never driven through Kentucky with a spear gun propped precariously on the passenger seat, so I really can't discuss this from an absolute factual basis right now. I could specualate, but I'm trying to whip up some research dollars.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Well.. you know youre gonna need it dont ya?? Anyone with an indiana license plate in KY is in deep sh!t..
Anytime you wanna test that, just take a drive on one of our freeways, at rush hour. Hint: if you can't see the head of the driver in front of you, stay away, it's probably someone's asian m-i-l.
”We have room but for one flag... We have room but for one language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty, and that is the loyality to the American people.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Charlie "Bird" Parker rocks!
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Most fun I've ever had driving was in Chicago in rent-a-car. I soon let them know I wasn't going to be intimidated.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
Sure does thanks!
The Wild Side of Life - Ray Price
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
The invasion of the huge, illegal Mexican cocks?
Believe it or not - I have that scope waiting to be mounted on something here...I need to get the teeshirt, however.
“This is like sticking a finger in the dike,” said Ken Raymond...
#2. To: lodwick, Brian S, christine, Zipporah, robin, Flintlock, Esso (#1)
#3. To: Dakmar (#2)
After taking a shower today at about 6:00 I walked out to the kitchen and couldn't help but notice a giant chicken in my back yard. Pretty sure it was a rooster, had that red rubber-glove looking thing on it's head. This thing was about 1/3 bigger than the occasional canada geese that visit me, I'm guessing it has some relation to the mexicans living two houses down. Can anyone help me get an alligator, or possibly a monitor lizard?
#4. To: Dakmar (#2)
Just invite them over for dinner...
* 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
* 1 large clove garlic, crushed and minced
* 1 large can (28 ounces) tomatoes, drained, reserve juice
* 2 cups chopped onions (2 large onions)
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 teaspoon oregano
* 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
* 2 cups sour cream
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 15 corn tortillas
#5. To: Zipporah (#3)
You take showers??
#6. To: Dakmar (#5)
I prefer scrubbin off under the hose, weather permitting.
#7. To: Zipporah (#3)
#8. To: Zipporah (#6)
#9. To: Dakmar (#7)
That's exactly the kind of people I'm gonna need for my Cirque du Cargo Cult!
#10. To: Dakmar (#8)
Shower, we already established that.
#11. To: robin, Zipporah (#4)
#12. To: Zipporah (#9)
Can I carry the tiny umbrella?
#13. To: Dakmar (#12)
Of course, you got shotgun tonite.
#14. To: Dakmar (#11)
Zipp doesn't know about mashed taters, she thinks Hoosier Mexicans use them as meat substitute, but they are strictly a side-dish. I'd probably start crying if I ran over a donkey.
#15. To: Zipporah (#14)
#16. To: lodwick (#1)
This is like sticking a finger in the dike," said Ken Raymond...
I've already said too much.
#17. To: Dakmar, Jethro Tull (#2)
I walked out to the kitchen and couldn't help but notice a giant chicken in my back yard.
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#18. To: Flintlock (#17)
#19. To: Dakmar (#15)
That's why I don't want to ride in clown car with you driving.
#20. To: Zipporah (#19)
#21. To: Dakmar (#2)
After taking a shower today at about 6:00 I walked out to the kitchen and couldn't help but notice a giant chicken in my back yard. Pretty sure it was a rooster, had that red rubber-glove looking thing on it's head. This thing was about 1/3 bigger than the occasional canada geese that visit me, I'm guessing it has some relation to the mexicans living two houses down. Can anyone help me get an alligator, or possibly a monitor lizard?
#22. To: Dakmar (#20)
If you pay the exra 4.25 rental insurance...no, I will never again geyt in a car driven by anyone born in Kentucky.;..
#23. To: Flintlock (#17)
#24. To: Dakmar (#2)
I was shocked at first to see a fucking chicken in my backyard, but unless it makes a lot of noise and wakes me up, scratches up my Mustang (instand chicken dinner), I really don't give a shit. If they get a donkey I will douse it it lighter fluid and force it into their house. Had a freind lived near downtown, mexicvans across street had a donkey. EEEEEEE-AWE, real fucking loud, city wouldn't do shit about it. fortunately for my friend's sanity someone did. Kaboom, plop goes the donkey.
#25. To: Zipporah (#22)
#26. To: Dakmar (#25)
I've never driven through Kentucky with a spear gun propped precariously on the passenger seat, so I really can't discuss this from an absolute factual basis right now. I could specualate, but I'm trying to whip up some research dollars.
#27. To: Zipporah, Dakmar (#22)
Oh ..man.. your just jealous.. Kentuckians are better drivers than Hoosiers..
#28. To: Zipporah (#26)
#29. To: robin (#27)
#30. To: Dakmar (#28)
Charlie "Bird" Parker rocks!
#31. To: Zipporah, lodwick (#30)
#32. To: lodwick (#21)
#33. To: Flintlock, dakmar (#17)
#34. To: Uncle Bill (#32)
Just damn.
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