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This from the article..."In a prepared statement, Pochoda said all that can be laid at the feet of 'Arpaio's proven willingness to seek political gain at the expense of public safety and constitutional guarantees.'" should have read...

In a prepared statement, were the TRUTH to have been said, the quote should have been; "Arpaio's proven willingness to seek public safety at the expense of political gain and misinterpreted constitutional guarantees is what resulted in a liberal-biased judgement against him."

"Armando Villalobos"

You actually had to check?

Hmmmm, locking-up the barn after the horses skedaddled probably isn't going to help much.

Why not just the time, money and effort to cut-off the head of the rotting fish!?!

Whoever 'headlined' this article at 'Breitbart's Big Government' needs some journalism help OR is the one who is actually going rogue.

The headline is very misleading, reading as though Palin is the one going rogue in the wrong direction.

If proven to be OBozo’s plan, a revolutionary war will start and then it will turn into a civil war.

bttt

"Common ownership means the businesses will be consolidated."

If the businesses are incorporated (Inc.), they cannot be consolidated for OBozoCare consideration unless the IRS Tax Code is changed...which could and probably would happen.

A 'departure tax' is truly being discussed.

I'll bet he gives it up in 5 years or less. He has all the money he'll ever need and the personal attacks will only continue and get worse. Why...take all that crap while the moderate pussy's eat up the oxygen.

Besides, he has a gorgeous wife and wonderful relationship that is definitely more important to him than being the conscious, albeit contentious voice of conservatism.

This is just more liberal theater that these liberal arseholes can get in print and use, “as I told you so”, when Rush actually does turn off the Golden EIB microphone!

A lot more on the incomming NRA President...

On May 6 the current National Rifle Association president, David Keene, will step down after completing his two-year term, and the new president, Jim Porter, will step up to the role.

The exchange coincides with the 142nd Annual NRA Meetings and Exhibits held in Houston this week. According to the website, the convention hosts over 550 exhibitors and 400,000 square feet of exhibition space, which includes educational seminars, celebrities and other events, and attracts vendors and gun enthusiasts alike from across the country each year.

The new president is certainly not new to the NRA. James W. Porter II, known to friends and family as “Jim,” has been a long-time board member of the NRA, recently serving two years as second vice president and two years as first vice president before becoming eligible for the position as president, which is a voluntary and unpaid position.

Porter is described as a nice guy, someone who always has a friendly word for everyone, professional and pleasant. He’s a stereotypical Southerner, with a heavy accent and Southern hospitality, a friendly guy that knows everybody.

Porter will be the first ever second generation NRA president, as his father, Irvine C. Porter, served as president from 1959 to 1960 and was an Honorary Life Member of the NRA. Porter states that both his mother and father “instilled in me a great respect for our firearm heritage and constitutional freedoms. I am honored to be able to continue their work to ensure that the inalienable right to keep and bear firearms for the defense of one’s country, family and self is protected for future generations.”

An attorney from Birmingham and a Special Assistant Attorney General for the state of Alabama, Porter brings legal expertise, service and counsel to the NRA. Keene calls Porter “a superb attorney” and “at this stage in the NRA’s history … the perfect match for president.” Keene also gave a glimpse of the organization’s future goals to The Washington Times, who was the first to report the news of the new president on Tuesday. “We are likely to win most of the legislative battles in Congress, we will have to move to courts to undo the restrictions placed on gun owners’ rights in New York, Connecticut, Maryland and Colorado.” He explains, “Our focus now will shift to the courts to make sure these states’ laws are scaled back to be consistent with the McDonald and Heller decision. Jim is perfect to lead that effort because of his ability and experience running a legal team.”

NRA board member, Carolyn Meadows, also comments on Porter’s experience as a lawyer, stating, “He has the humility of a country lawyer but the smarts of a New York lawyer.”

Keene also stated that he plans to remain an active member of the board, offering advice and support where it’s needed through the coming years.

Porter has already been serving as the chairman of the NRA’s Legal Affairs Committee, but with recently renewed gun control efforts back at the top of political affairs, his legal expertise will likely move into the spotlight, although it’s not likely that we’ll see much of Porter himself in the spotlight. While Keene had an active role in media appearances, Porter doesn’t care so much for publicity and prefers to work behind the scenes. Of course, Wayne LaPierre, the Executive Vice President, has really come to be known as the face of the NRA. So in that respect, it’s not likely that much will change. If anything, LaPierre will possibly be seen publicly even more.

While Emily Miller of The Washington Times concludes her report with stating that “The media and the gun grabbers will have a hard time attacking Mr. Porter.” It seems as though the attacks have, not surprisingly, already begun. He’s been called a conspiracy theorist, resembling Pappy O’Daniel, and “very special” in a sarcastic kind of way, reaffirming the old adage that if you don’t have something nice to say, maybe you shouldn’t say anything at all.

"...I have no problem with someone expressing an opinion different from mine."

Well, good for you!!

These morons complaining up in Greeley just did the billboard sponsors a huge favor...taking this message national!!

UT Brownsville...they might as hold it in Mexico City. Bring you sorry-asses up to North Texas and see what a ‘warm’ reception you’ll get up here!!

"Without names, of just what use is this?"

Here's a simple exercise for you. (1) Develop your OWN list of suspects, (2) investigate it on your OWN and then you'll be much better founded as to where to (3) throw your financial support to eliminate those noise makers' future in the Senate.

I have been following this 6-part series on what's happening to OUR Constitution and thought it would be good to have here on FR for both FReeper information and posterity-sake!!!

"The older this gal gets, the better she looks. But then again, that's just my humble opinion."

Yours, mine, and about 10 million or so other conservative men!

"...Republicans, alarmed by the GOP's shrunken share of the Hispanic vote in the 2012 election, are eager to enact "comprehensive" reform legislation."

AND, the PUBICS are STILL NOT going to get the 'beaner' vote!!!

bttt

"My POINT was to show YOU that a much larger tumble had occurred under Steve Job's reign."

Yep, I understand BUT you failed to mention a couple of key points that had MUCH to do with Apple's stock drop back then.
...1) The NASDAQ dropped from 4131.15 (Jan'00) to 1950.40 (Dec'01), a more than 50% drop, and
...2) Apple stock split '2 for 1' in June 2000.

Facts that may not be important if you're an Apple/Jobs 'hater' but they are truly relevant facts if choosing to point out Apple stock performance during the Jobs era.

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I’m sorry but your POINT is?!?

Does anyone really think that Apple’s stock would have tumbled this much if Steve Jobs were still alive and healthy!?!

"IMO, TV was one of the WORST EVER inventions as it has certainly lowered the standards of society."

I think I understand where you are coming from but I think what TV is more about...

"What You Are Is Where You Were When."

"Seems to me a clear violation of the First Amendment."

BUT, only if you reside in a state that acknowledges and ACCEPTS the U.S. Constitution.

"The IRS has already said if you hire more employees to make the work week shorter, you will still be penalized."

The IRS used this as a threat...but they do not have law (yet) from the legislation to support this claim.

I too have joined MDVIP and have been VERY, VERY satisfied with the experience.

Ouch!

"Edsel"

Winner, winner...chicken dinner!!

Minimum Wage Ordinance Ordinance The Minimum Wage Ordinance was passed by City of San José voters on November 6, 2012. It requires employers to pay their employees a minimum wage of $10.00 per hour for work performed within the City of San José and requires the minimum wage to increase annually by the cost of living, if any, beginning on January 1, 2014.

The Ordinance went into effect on March 11, 2013.

I spent 13 months on Okinawa in '62 & '63.

Back then 'the rock' had the Marines at Camp Schwab (3rd Marines), Camp Hansen (9th Marines), Camp Sukiran (12th Marines), and Camp Haig (3rdMarDiv HQ). The Navy was in Naha, the Air Force in Kadena, and the Army in Sukiran.

Okinawa was a blast for this young man. I was then based with the 3rd Medical Battalion at Camp Haig. Best place to 'play'; Kadena 'gate 2' street. Most dangerous place...Koza '4 corners' (for reasons known only to those who were there at the time)

Here's another look at...'the rock'

Note the SKU number...

Bottom line...the Hill's Russell Berman, couldn't (and will not) find a sitting CongressCritter to make an asinine statement like Shay's made. Should they happen across one, that Critter will then too become a ‘former’ member of the elected body in the next election cycle.

WOW...very, very sad but there’s no hiding from the facts.

AMEN.

I just hope I live long enough for her to be put under, because I will desecrate her grave with all things equal (like feces & urine) to what she did to those of us who served HONORABLY in Vietnam.

(Illegal Alien Alert)

Based on the Associated Press' new position of NOT using the term; 'Illegal Alien', I would suggest that we on the FreeRepublic borrow Jay Leno's new replacement term for illegals...'Undocumented Democrat'

It has a nice truthful ring to it.

I wonder when Burris Scopes (owned by Berretta) in Greeley, and Redfield Scopes in Denver will wise-up and move out?!?

Thanks, this article from Imprimis deserves some time on FR.

Who we need to run in Georgia is...Neal Boortz.

"I’m no fan of Laura Bush..."

Curiosity makes ask; 'what may you have against Laura Bush?'

Texas will better with the liberal population of Austin being ‘relocated’ to wherever.

My bet...30% will be low increase for way fewer than those getting something more like 50+% increases.

"Deal Said to Be Reached on Guest Worker Program in Immigration."

AND, with that unemployment rises because illegals will take jobs the legal won't be able to get.

Illegals aren't on the unemployment rolls but legals will go on the unemployment rolls.

Now watch organized labor (Unions) go after these newbies to the workforce.

No, I belong to NOTHING. ‘Been there, done that’ and, as such, I choose to join nothing.

Thanks for your service Doc...it looks like you turned-out ‘just fine!’

I have a cigar shop...we started sending out emails (about 250/week) starting the first of the year.

Our new business and returning business (for new arrivals and specials) clearly has 'something' to do with our business being UP 38% over last year's numbers for the same period.

BOTTOM LINE...emailing works, if and when done properly.

"i.e. spam."

Ah yes, I love the aroma of cynicism in the morning!

YES it is!!

"Your numbers are quite wrong as Houston, Dallas and San Antonio are each larger and all voted for Obama."

Yeah, but Austin would be a good start!

AMEN!