Gustavo Arellano has some fun with Joe about 29 seconds in
Despite horrendous mismanagement of his department, corruption, a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into his office, and a federal grand jury looking to indict his sorry self, Sheriff Joe remains popular in some quarters outside of Maricopa County. Specifically, in Southern California, where Arpaio was this Friday and Saturday, stumping for Orange County sheriff's candidate Bill Hunt.
The day before Arpaio's appearance in O.C., I did a radio interview on L.A.'s KPFK 90.7 FM with the OC Weekly's Gustavo Arellano, author of the syndicated, and frequently hilarious, Ask a Mexican! column.
Considering Arpaio's $43 million-plus payouts in lawsuit settlements and judgments, and the fact that the feds are looking to indict him on abuse of power charges, Arellano wondered what I would like to convey to Hunt, who has repeatedly sought Arpaio's support.
I suggested that if he wants to emulate his hero Arpaio, Hunt should slap the cuffs on himself and wait to be picked up by FBI agents.
Arellano was referring to the fact that I'm banned from all of Sheriff Joe's press conferences, though I have to admit than when I catch the septuagenarian sheriff on the fly, he will respond if peppered with questions. He can't help himself, particularly if I have a camera in my hand.
Outside of Arizona, most of what people think about Arpaio is guided by the image of the supposedly tough, gruff lawman they see on TV from time to time. Of course, he ain't so tough that he'll let me into his press conferences. Maybe he's afraid I'll swat him on the nose with a preposition.
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<p>If I can get the Mexicans rousted out of Arizona, I'll get them out of California then Texas.</p>
<p>First, though, I'll get them into my pink panties and walk them to the border.</p>
<p>Thanx guys</p>
<p>Equity said, "<i>John O'Sullivan here. A very angry Arturo Segura in Chi-Town responded by Email to the article and the blogger Tommy C:<br />
TommyC, I must reluctantly (because I've come to like the guy) mimic the obnoxious loudmouth MCSO LT. JOSEPH SOUSA and say simply,"SHUT UP!" We'll relay Tommy's and others' comments and/or insults.<i></i></i></p>
<p>I'm not sure who said what in that mishmash above. I don't know whether to thank Johnny or Arturo for such fine recognition.</p>
<p>Regardless, I think we can say with some degree of accuracy that I don't plan to discontinue expressing my opinions here in print. But, thanks for your suggestion.</p>
<p>Regarding my delusional indictments: they will only prove to have been delusional if the grand jury returns and announces a finding of 'no true bill', or simply refuses to indict. </p>
<p>The malicious investigations are not fodder. They are reality and have been deemed so in several courts now, from the justice courts to the Maricopa Superior Courts. </p>
<p>I, for one, certainly expect indictments and with them, and impending trials, will come further findings of malicious investigations and prosecutions. The interesting thing, Johnny and Arturo, is that it's possible (and perhaps probable) that at some point a judge will tender a finding of intentional tort toward the Flaccid Fool and/or members of his command staff and find him/them liable for a personal judgment to be paid out of pocket, rather than through MCSO or Maricopa County coffers. </p>
<p>So, you folks can wax on with your chiding and insults, but there is no substance to your pontificating. </p>
<p>Johnny, I attended a Macallan tasting recently and found the 18 year product to be delightful. Give it a tasting.</p>
<p>basinbsasins says: "That implies that he is unpopular inside of Maricopa County."</p>
<p>Um, no it doesn't. That's your misreading of the passage.</p>
<p>"That implies that you know how to use a preposition. There's plenty of evidence to the contrary."</p>
<p>Offer it, Mr. Picayune.</p>
<p>John O'Sullivan here. A very angry Arturo Segura in Chi-Town responded by Email to the article and the blogger Tommy C:</p>
<p>"Ha! Ha! Ha! - no wonder they call Lemons The Fat Fucktard down there. Do you really think that Joe Arpaio is worried about your delusional indictments and malicious investigatios? </p>
<p>With the reliable intelligence I'm getting from The Class West in Phoenix, PHIL GORDON, BARACK OBAMA, and many others are facing the indictments and are DEFINITELY being investigated, possibly by INTERPOL along with Joe Arpaio, Judicial Watch, and the USDOJ - Office of Public Integrity. </p>
<p>TommyC, I must reluctantly (because I've come to like the guy) mimic the obnoxious loudmouth MCSO LT. JOSEPH SOUSA and say simply,</p>
<p>"SHUT UP!" "</p>
<p>We'll relay Tommy's and others' comments and/or insults.</p>
<p>CHECK OUT WWW.BADPHOENIXCOPS.BLOGSPOT.COM FOR THE LATEST ON PHOENIX POLICE AND GOVERNMENT CORRUPTIOM. THAT'S WWW.BADPHOENIXCOPS.COM - WHERE THE TRUTH <br />
HURTS.</p>
<p>The folks at cocozzamail@gmail.com and TheClassWest@gmail.com will forward your comments, information, and documentation.</p>
<p>John "Johnny On The Spot" O'Sullivan, "The Eerie Irishman," for "The Global Equity"<br />
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<p><br />
"Sheriff Joe remains popular in some quarters outside of Maricopa County." That implies that he is unpopular inside of Maricopa County. I believe that to be patently false.</p>
<p>"Maybe he's afraid I'll swat him on the nose with a preposition." That implies that you know how to use a preposition. There's plenty of evidence to the contrary.</p>
<p>What the fuck is Brian Sands doing with the old fart? I wonder if he was there on MCSO time? Probably paid with jail funds......</p>
<p>It's only a matter of time before the Flaccid One, Candy, Russell & Fat Bastard are all charged, indicted, arrested, perp-walked, tried, convicted, and jailed.<br />
I've heard indictments could be handed down as early as Friday.<br />
Can someone follow up on this?</p>
<p>Does anything good ever happen in Arizona?<br />
</p>
<p>Gov Brewer was born in Hollywood, California. I guess Arizona is the refuge for these bigots.</p>
<p>Its 110% true that the rogue law dawg--arpaio is incapable of debate. If the (Shurf) was to run for the Gov. Surely his opponents will want a hearty debate. They(who ever is his opponents) will certainly make that senile old fool look incompetent and inept at best. Given to the known fact that arpaio is also known to throw temper tantrums and mud slinging by reiterating "that's garbage!" copiously. Most of us have seen his unprofessional attitude when debating. Therefore, the duties as a Gov. expands far beyond typical policing duties and management. I just can't see arpaio as a Gov. Because if that were to happen, then it signals the total collaspe of a central government in AZ.</p>
<p>~GENO~</p>
<p>In answer to "Victory": asked and answered in a previous forum.</p>
<p><i>Of course, he ain't so tough that he'll let me into his press conferences. Maybe he's afraid I'll swat him on the nose with a preposition.<i></i></i></p>
<p>No, Mr. Lemons, he doesn't want New Times at his press announcements because he doesn't want them to become press conferences. The word, conferences, implies two way communication. The Flaccid Fool likes to make 'announcements', and that's all. Which is why he refused to debate with Dan Saban. He won't 'talk with' anyone he thinks might question him or confront him with truths.</p>
<p>I know you've wondered all this time...</p>
<p>Beside which, he doesn't need to know what a preposition is, he has writers to take care of that nonsense....</p>
<p>It's funny Lemons how you have your cronies try and call out Joe but you refuse to answer any of our questions on here when we call you out. Typical liberal hypocrit.</p>