RICO funds can educate

The governor has done it. The mayor has done it. The attorney general has also. But, since the county attorney has also done it while sponsoring my book tour—now it’s apparently a big story. We are talking about advertising.

A democrat challenger to Andrew Thomas—needing a boost in the polls since most have no idea who he is, held a press conference this week to complain about KTAR’s acceptance of advertising dollars from Phoenix’s lawyer. Thomas has taken a tough stance on illegal immigration and what the related violent crimes from this issue are doing to Maricopa County. He has routinely bought media time to inform citizens about the related issues (drop houses, violent crime, human smuggling, etc).

One of the responsibilities of a public office is to educate “We The People” about their mission and what we can be doing to help. My new book, Another Man’s Sombrero covers every aspect of the illegal immigration issue fairly. The book is non-partisan and apolitical. Since the message I wrote about is similar to the one the office of the county attorney believes we must hear it made sense for a joint effort. But, because a competing politician turned it into an event people now believe it was a wrong or compromised decision? Does this mean, “We The People” do not want elected officials to educate us on issues? And if we do, what are we comfortable with? Valid questions during an election year for sure.

July 30, 2008

Today on Ankarlo Mornings: County Attorney Andrew Thomas is taking some heat from some for sponsoring the Another Man’s Sombrero tour. Ankarlo explains why the suggestion is way off. Mayor Phil Gordon is calling out Sheriff Joe Arpaio in his trip to Washington, D.C. and inviting the mass media to come to Phoenix and keep an eye on the Sheriff.

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Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas joined Ankarlo. He explains why he sponsored Ankarlo’s book tour.

Also, Michael Hunter runs aninconvenienguilttrip.com. He says Al Gore is all washed up. Hunter’s website is actually working with the gas companies to give you free gas. All you have to do is send in $100 in same-brand gas receipts a month to receive a $25 gift card.

Obama says, if elected, he will order a review of all executive orders. If they “trample liberty” he will undo them. Obama did pick up a couple of endorsements yesterday. Lebron James has donated $20K to a fund working to elect him. And Phil Spector is wearing an “Barack Obama Rocks” pin during his murder trial.

LA has banned all new fast food restaurants from being built in poor neighborhoods. Why? Because they are concerned about the health of their poor residents.

The US House of Representatives issued an apology for slavery and Jim Crow.

Are you looking for an up close encounter with a killer crocodile? Head to Crocosaurus Cove theme park in Darwin, Australia. They have a “cage of death” that lets you sit inside a cage in a croc tank.

Delta is doubling the charge for checking a second bag.

The rumors have been swirling about Apple CEO Steve Jobs. He appeared at a press conference to talk about the new iPhone and looked skinny. People started talking about his health and for the sake of the shareholders, should company CEO’s be as public as our politicians?

The Mayor Phil Gordon, Sheriff Joe Arpaio fight continues. Gordon is seeking a national journalism spotlight focused on Arpaio. He is urging journalists from around the country to flood Phoenix to tell the real story of Arpaio. Sounds like an effort to keep Sheriff Joe from winning the election this fall.

Over in West Phoenix, another drop house is busted.

Police release a booking photo of Robert Jesse Payan, the accused serial predator.

With Obama’s ascendancy, does this mean the debate over black responsibility will hit the forefront?

Smacking your children due to stress may stress out your children in return leading to a mental illness.

A Georgia town is proud of its mandatory gun law.

Is the proposed North American Union dead? One proponent of it thinks so.

The Washington Times is reporting that the UN is going to do their part to fight global warming, by raising their thermostats by 5 degrees.