Laurie Roberts is breaking a sweat today, railing against Joe Arpaio’s latest election victory. It wasn’t enough to suit the sanctimonious columnist struggling to hold on to her post at the shriveling Arizona República newspaper. It clearly nettles her that Arpaio, first elected as Maricopa County Sheriff in 1992 is embarking on an unprecedented — actually historical — sixth four-year term.
Roberts says his triumph at the polls, beating out the newspaper’s endorsed candidate, Paul Penzone, wasn’t “a mandate.” In fact, she calls it “a warning,” concluding with the hilarious caution that “2016 isn’t that far off.”
It’s a good bet Arpaio’s job is more secure than hers.
Arpaio’s career in law enforcement is unmatched by any Arizona sheriff or police chief. After serving in the U.S. Army, he was a police officer in both Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas, Nevada. He then went on to build a federal law enforcement career and a reputation for fighting crime and drug trafficking around the world — first as a federal narcotics agent, establishing a stellar record in infiltrating drug organizations from Turkey to the Middle East to Mexico, Central, and South America to cities around the U.S. His expertise and success led him to top management positions around the world with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration — where he concluded his remarkable federal career as head of the DEA for Arizona, before running for sheriff.
Arpaio is one smart guy. That’s why following his advice makes sense:
I’ll take this opportunity to quote another splendid Italian while supporting our own Joe Arpaio.
Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi is quoted as telling his players, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” I think this applies very well in this case!! Thanks for posting this Seeing Red AZ. Sheriff Arpaio is an American hero.
I love the end of that video clip!! In fact, I’ve looked for it myself and have been unable to locate it. Thanks! it made my day.
Congratulations on your victory, Sheriff!
Joe is such a fly in the Repulsive’s ointment. They can’t control him so they try to hammer him. May God continue to bless him with good health and length of days. He’s already been blessed with the lovely lady Ava by his side!
The proof of Joe’s success is right before our eyes. The Az. Republic can’t get him, the looney leftists from around the country and world can’t get him, the Arizona Democrat Pols can’t get him, the United States Attorney General can’t get him, the leftist faction of LDS can’t get him. The afore mentioned leftists are a big reason why Sheriff Joe is unbeatable, and allows us the honor and fun of laughing at the “Loud People”.
How right you are, Sgt. The lefties at the Republic froth over the fact that he is more successful than they and their dying rag are. I am perverse enough to find real glee in that fact.
Sheriff Joe is not very pretty…But in my eyes he is a FIVE STAR GENERAL In Arizona
You’ve been hitting too much of your own namesake hooch, Jack Daniels. I think Joe’s hot! Witty and daring men with graying temples always remind me of the urbane and debonair Cary Grant. I’d accompany Joe Arpaio on a crime sweep any day of the week.
The “Reconquistas” knocked off Russell Pearce. They got Flake into the U. S. Senate. But they DIDN’T win the “Triple Crown”! Sheriff Joe will continue his illegal alien sweeps, in accordance with the law! Suck it up, Arizona Republica!
Is there a prediction post for when the RAG is going to bite the dust?
Not yet, Chick20112011. But we wouldn’t be surprised if Arpaio’s newest term outlast this increasingly anorexic farce of a newspaper, filled with enormous photos, empty space and oversized borders accompanied by emptier yet prewritten fluff passing as content. The rest of it is AP, USA Today or Politico feeds interspersed with open-borders and homosexual hype and pathetic attempts at reporting from Cronkite not-ready-for-prime-time students assigned to the “Breaking News Team.” The Periódico de la República de Arizona (Arizona Republic) is dying before our eyes.
What’s your best guess?
A year and a half. (because Gannett is big). Unless of course, Barry signs a bailout for Liberal News or BIMBO bakery buys La Voz, oops, the RAG.
I’m betting that Joe gets a chuckle everytime idiots like this spew their garbage about him. LOL
Congratulations to Sheriff Joe from a long-time admirer. My out-of-state relatives are big supporters, also. None live in border states, but all are concerned about the illegals from Mexico and Central America invading their states in increasingly large numbers. .My sister’s grade schools kids are in a class room with several non-English speakers — IN GEORGIA!! Illegal immigration is not just an Arizona problem, it’s a national one.