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John Saulnier
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Respects
« on: July 11, 2007, 02:31:41 PM » |
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Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by
civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its
planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were.
A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back.
Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the
local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her
day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB
officer, it must have stung quite a bit.
The complaint:
"Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the
morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight
formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall,
continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our
good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up
call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird
special? Any response would be appreciated."
The response:
Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday): On
June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship flyby of F-16s
from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the
grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer
who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in
Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and
friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss
of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of
the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the
21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and
Parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the
President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen
And women who understand the sacrifices they have endured. A four-ship
Flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their
Lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs
seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four
officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer
asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?" The 56th Fighter
Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and
Parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor
that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.
Lt. Col. Scott Pleus CO 63rd Fighter Squadron Luke AF
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Amen to this... and very well said.. nil else need be said...thanks for getting it up... ranrad
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TO THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JOE ARPAIO
HE IS THE MARICOPA ARIZONA COUNTY SHERIFF
AND HE KEEPS GETTING ELECTED OVER AND OVER
THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY:
Sheriff Joe Arpaio
(In Arizona) who created the
"Tent City Jail":
He has jail meals down to 40 cents a serving and charges the inmates for them.
He stopped smoking and porno magazines in the jails. Took away their weights Cut off all but "G" movies.
He started chain gangs so the inmates could do free work on county and city projects.
Then He Started
Chain Gangs For Women
So He Wouldn't Get
Sued For
Discrimination.
He took away cable TV Until
he found out there was
A
Federal Court Order
That
Required Cable TV For Jails.
So He Hooked Up The Cable TV Again
Only Let In The Disney Channel And The Weather Channel.
When asked why the weather channel
He Replied,
So They Will Know
How Hot It's Gonna Be
While They Are Working
ON
My Chain Gangs.
He Cut Off Coffee
Since It Has
Zero Nutritional Value.
When the inmates complained, he told them, "This Isn't
The Ritz/Carlton.
If You Don't Like It,
Don't Come Back."
He bought Newt Gingrich' lecture series on videotape that he pipes into the jails.
When asked by a reporter if he had any lecture series by a Democrat, he replied that a democratic lecture series might explain why a lot of the inmates were in his jails in the first place.
More On The Arizona Sheriff:
With Temperatures Being Even Hotter
Than Usual In Phoenix
(116 Degrees Just Set A New Record),
The Associated Press Reports:
About 2,000 Inmates Living In A Barbed-Wire-Surrounded Tent Encampment
At The
Maricopa County Jail Have Been Given Permission To Strip Down To Their Government-Issued
Pink Boxer Shorts.
On Wednesday, hundreds of men wearing boxers were either curled up on their bunk beds or chatted in the tents, which reached
138 Degrees
Inside The Week Before.
Many Were Also Swathed In Wet, Pink Towels As Sweat Collected On Their Chests And Dripped Down To Their PINK SOCKS.
"It Feels Like We Are In A Furnace,"
Said James Zanzot,
An Inmate Who Has Lived In The TENTS for 1 year.
"It's Inhumane."
Joe Arpaio,
The tough-guy sheriff
Who created the tent city and long ago started making his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, is not one bit sympathetic
He said Wednesday that he told all of the inmates: "It's 120 Degrees In Iraq And
Our Soldiers Are Living In Tents Too,
And They Have To
Wear Full Battle Gear,
But
They Didn't Commit Any Crimes,
So Shut Your Damned Mouths!"
Way To Go, Sheriff!
Maybe if all prisons were like this one
There would be a lot less crime and/or repeat offenders.
Criminals should be punished for their crimes - not live in luxury until it's time for their parole, only to go out and commit another crime so they can get back in to live on taxpayers money and enjoy things taxpayers can't afford to have for themselves.
If you agree, pass this on. If not, just delete it.
Sheriff Joe
Was just re-elected Sheriff in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Well, dang good one , and i must say i do agree with his methods... there is nothing inhumane about them... just PRACTICAL for a system trying to correct peoples errant behavior... thanks for putting it up... ranrad
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Hi John.
Thanks for this post (Respects) its always a joy to read comments such as this and to see someone with enough balls to tell it the way it is.
Pro Patria.
Ernie.
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Re: Respects
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2007, 06:07:01 PM » |
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Kudo's to the Sherriff of Maripoca County. If only others would follow his example, including the Canadian authorities at every level, we'd have a lot less people "in" jail or wanting to to get out and stay out.
I'm also reminded of something I read the other day. This is attributed to the Prime Minister of Australia. He is supposed to have said to all those who want ONLY their own religion and customs and not those of Australia, to get out and go somewhere else. He intimated that Australia has fought long and hard for their freedom and they don't want fanatics coming to ruin their country.
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Re: Respects
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2007, 07:05:09 PM » |
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I would vote for him. He has the right idea.
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Re: Respects
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2007, 07:21:50 PM » |
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I wonder if the Prime Minister of Australia wants a job in Canada.
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Re: Respects
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2007, 05:32:31 PM » |
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To Don Marche the best shot was a newfoundlander
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Re: Respects
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2007, 04:16:35 AM » |
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WOW some video, thanks Donald
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Re: Respects
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2007, 09:42:41 AM » |
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Holy moly ,, "No doubt in his mind"... now thats some shootin...steady , steady hands huh???Not to mention the rest. Thanks for putting this up Donald... ranrad
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Re: Respects
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2007, 07:37:31 PM » |
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Hi Donald
This is really some of the best shooting I've seen!!!
Jim
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Re: Respects
« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2007, 07:12:24 AM » |
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Got to save that one, Donno!
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Re: Respects
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2007, 12:06:19 PM » |
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Two bored casino dealers are waiting at the craps table An attractive blonde from St Johns arrived and bet $20,000 on a single roll of the dice she said i hope you dont mind but I feel much luckier when completely nude with thst she stripped from the neck down rolled the dice and yelled come on baby Mama needs new clothes as the dice came to a stop she jumped up and down and squealed YES YESI WON I WON she hugged each of the dealers and then picked up her winning and her clothes and quickly departed the dealers stared at each other dumfounded finally one of them asked what did she rool the other answered I dont know I thought you were watching MORAL NOT ALL NEWFIES ARE STUPID AND ALL BLONDES ARE DUMB BUT ALL MEN ARE MEN
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Re: Respects
« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2007, 03:41:07 PM » |
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hawhawahwahwahwhaw... good one Donald ... and the proof is written... ranrad
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