[givemELL]

Sheriff Joe is much more an effective leader at the county level than many Senators are at the national level. "All real leadership is local" to parallel Foleys' statement "all politics is local". Sheriff Joe epitomizes local leadership.

Nationally, sheriffs' must be observing...hmmm.

[cll]

That is so cool.

[servantboy777]

Sheriff Joe for president 2012

[handy old one]

Will he make them wear pink underwear when they are caught??

[texrepub76]

Dear Sheriff Joe,

If there is ever an opening in the DFW area for a Sheriff I hope that you will consider a relocation to the Great State of Texas.

A true expression of leadership lies with the actions you do, not the words you read off a teleprompter.

[raptor29]

I just love this. And this is the way we counter this administration; just take charge at the lower levels, stay independent from them as best you can, and be quite ready to blast back at them should they raise a protest. Long live Sheriff Joe, an American hero.

[Dacula]

Is this the way to fight for our country when the president cuts the Federal funding for catching illegals?

[Jeff Chandler]

I hate to break it to everyone, but the Democrats have painted a big bull’s eye on Sheriff Joe. He has been able to weather the assaults for years, but now the Feds are going after him.

If they can find a single paper clip missing, he’s toast.

[Man50D]

The guy is terrific even though he is a right wing extremist.

[TexasTransplant]

Today I thought of something that may wake up “Local” Government, I am going to propose it to my fellow VFW and American Legion brothers and sisters.

It may not be the proper way to do this but it is an idea and a way to get folks involved in something more than writing, calling etc...

I want to have some “Judge” time at the local City Hall, I want to gather fellow Veterans in front of a Judge and we will all re-swear our Oath of Allegiance to the USA just like we did when we were promoted or re-enlisted and make a Statement to LEO, City Government, County Government, State Government and DHS... the same oath that the buffoons in power right now had to take, I would invite local News and hopefully get some media involvement.

In my mind I think the most Charismatic or best speaker or ? member of our group should ask any others that are in attendance if they would take the same oath and if they would not “why not?”

Right now it is an Idea and I haven’t gathered any feedback

TT

[HiTech RedNeck]

And here I was thinking posses had become passe. Way to go, Sherf Joe!

[Oldpuppymax]

Here is a guy who believes in doing what our elected representatives are supposed to do—protect the lives and property of the American people. He gets it done while thug politicians are more interested in power and wealth.

[spodefly]

“The public has a desire to help local law enforcement when times are tough. I am banking on their generosity of time and energy to help my deputies keep our communities safe,” Arpaio says.

I felt a tingle run up my leg ...

[Tammy8]

He did this already. Before he was first elected there was a huge problem with people (mostly elderly women) getting mugged in busy parking lots in Phoenix. He campaigned on being able to stop this from happening and when elected he created a posse of mostly retired LEO and some were even horseback to patrol parking lots. He did stop the muggings or at least reduce them to the point they were not a big issue. I didn't realize he had let his posse go at some point- I thought it was a great idea.