Urban Safari: Maricopa To Phoenix On Public Transit

I have been wanting to take a recreational trip to Phoenix using public transportation for the last several months. I finally took this trip today. Due to the nature of public transit systems, I decided to call it an “urban safari”.

We arrived at the park & ride lot in Maricopa shortly before 6:30AM. The “Max” bus was scheduled to depart at 6:40AM. A local publication contributed free fare coupons for this expedition. We arrived in front of the city hall in Phoenix without incident at 7:20AM.

About MaricopaXPRESS

MaricopaXPRESS is regional connector to the Phoenix metro-plex with service to downtown Phoenix and Tempe. MaX provides safe, convenient, cost effective and dependable public transportation. Staff operates from Maricopa City Hall and is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
http://www.maricopa-az.gov/development_services/transit.php

Having not been in Phoenix for no more than 20 minutes, we encountered some police officers questioning a vagrant. Apparently, he upset somebody. I snapped this photo and immediately, another officer came over and asked me why I took the photo. I stated that I was on an "Urban Safari" and that I was a tourist. He was cool and rather talkative after that.

Upon arriving at the Central Station, we purchased all day passes and rode the Light Rail from one end to the other. We encountered more than a day's worth of diversity. Despite a sign instructing passengers to use headphones on audio devices, a Negro sitting a couple of seats behind us was playing some disgusting rap music. Oddly, the most annoying passengers were right behind us.

About METRO

METRO is the brand name for Valley Metro Rail Inc., a nonprofit, public corporation charged with the design, construction and operation of the Valley’s light rail system. The cities that participate in the light rail system each have a representative on the METRO Board of Directors. http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/about_light_rail/

While coming back to Phoenix from Mill AV in Tempe, a Light Rail security guard boarded the train and started checking for valid passes. The fifth person, was a Mexican with tattoos all over his neck and arms. He did not have a valid pass. At the very next stop, he was escorted off the train and cited. The fine for ripping off the city can be as much as $500.

Another Negro directly behind us was on the phone talking about smoking dope. He also said something about shitting himself. I hope he waited until he got off the train.

Shortly after the Negro got off, a Mexican got on. He was playing music too. I guess he couldn't read the rules in English or Spanish. A few minutes later I turned around and noticed he had his pants down. Some girl was sitting right in front of him. He pulled his pants part way back up, but kept his fly open. He walked towards the door and stood there until the train stopped. Every time the door opened he would spit out the door onto the sidewalk. Passengers entering the train would track his spit in on the floor. He finally got off a few stops later.

We took a walk by the 4th AV Jail. We didn't run into anyone we knew. Several minutes later, some dread locked freak shook a cup at us begging for money. He didn't get any.

We were walking down the street and what did we see? Salvador Reza's crew screaming at me. They were shouting, "Stop the raids!" He looked right at me, but apparently, didn't recognize me.

There was about a dozen or so anti-Sheriff Arpaio protesters walking in a circle on Adams ST just east of 1st AV. They were shouting the same gibberish I've heard time and again. The demonstration barely lasted 20 minutes. Afterwards, we got back on the Light Rail and made our way over to Sky Harbor Airport. Luckily, we didn't encounter too many deviates as we walked through Terminal 4.

The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that’s two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens.

Today’s ghost town expedition to Sasco, Arizona

Following an early morning visit to the dentist to replace a filling that fell out ten days ago, I decided to explore a mining ghost town in southern Pinal County known as Sasco. I was out of the dentist chair and on the road before 9:00AM.

I had to pass through part of the Ironwood Forest National Monument. Like many national monuments, I was greeted with the usual “Travel Caution” sign(see previous blogs) warning me of illegal immigration and smuggling. I guess every public recreation area in this state had been invaded by illegal aliens and drug smugglers. Remember to bring your firearm.

The road from Red Rock was impassable because the Santa Cruz River was flowing. I had to go in the back way through Marana. This road is actually smoother and wider than I’m accustomed to. Travel to this site was easy. As is almost always the case, we had the desert all to ourselves.

Ghost Town: Sasco, Arizona

Sasco is a mining ghost town in Pinal County, Arizona west of Red Rock Sasco, which is an acronym for the Southern Arizona Smelter Company, was a company town for the smelter, which served the Silver Bell mines. Sasco's post office was established July 10, 1907 and was discontinued September 15, 1919. At its peak about 600 people lived here. Remaining structures include the impressive shell of the Rockland Hotel, extensive foundations for the smelter, and the old cemetery.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasco,_Arizona
http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/az/sasco.html

Sasco Ghost Town Haunts

Sasco shows off its history to visitors. While many ghost towns have been transformed into modern day tourist attractions, Sasco retains its ghostly aura in the form of its ruins. Many building foundations still stand in maze-like fashion. Sections of the Hotel Rockland’s walls still stand. Even the towering smelter furnace can still be seen. Many of the walls sport spray paint because the site is frequently a haunt for teens and paintball parties.
http://www.arizona-leisure.com/az-ghost-town-sasco.html

A short drive east to La Osa Ranch Road, then north .6 of a mile to a "Y" in the road, leads to the Sasco Cemetery. Among the memorials are several concrete crosses, reminders of the devastating influenza epidemic of 1918 – 1919 that claimed more than a half-million American victims.
http://www.rozylowicz.com/retirement/sasco/sasco.html

Rejilla Baldinegro, father Francisco Baldinegro born Yuma, AZ, mother Gertrinda Venzuella born Benson, AZ. Rejilla was born in Casa Grande, AZ and died 7 Dec. 1927 on the Juana Aruzo Ranch near Picacho of Tuberculosis. Was buried on 8 Dec 1927 in the Sasco Cemetery, 22 years old at time of death. [Page #196]
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azpinal/cem_sasco.htm
　
Today’s weather was perfect for an excursion. The temperature was in the low 70’s and there was hardly a cloud in the sky.

Pinal County: Ancient archeological site in potential jeopardy. . . .

I have decided to proceed with a historic preserva-tion project as a result of development that has become dangerously close to a local archeological site. I have decided to call it the Pinal County Petroglyth Preservation Project(P.C.P.P.P.). My first step was to send descriptions and photos to the local Indian communities as well as to state representatives. The media will be next.

Hopefully, somebody might just listen. If a small invertebrate can stop a dam project, I would like to think I can stop a few careless fools and one greedy developer.

I took another hike past the construction site and into the box canyon today. I noticed some new fence was erected. Native plants were destroyed in the process. Apparently, my presence got the attention of one construction worker. He got off his machine and stared at me while I took pictures.

I am working under the assumption that these people are fully aware of the archeological significance of this area and may resort to any means necessary to protect their interests. I mean that they may be willing to destroy this petroglyth site as a means to their end.

The text of the emails I sent to state legislators and other agencies:

If you and the other elected officials of the State of Arizona have time to decide on a state horse,(I think it should be Mr. Ed because he is smart and can talk.) you may try to find a little time to save a potentially endangered Native American archeological site. Currently, a large construction project is coming dangerously close to petroglyths not far from my home. Vandals and some "not so bright" prospectors are also carelessly damaging this endangered place of historic value.

Shortly after moving to Thunderbird Farms, I came across some petroglyths in a box canyon in the Haley Hills. That was over 17 years ago. This ancient art can be seen in the wash that runs parallel to (censored) Rd. Although this location is off the reservation, I believe it to be of historic importance and it should be preserved and protected. The above mentioned construction project may potentially threaten this site.

In addition to development, it appears that people have been intentionally defacing the rocks in this small canyon. I have included a map and photographs of this site. Hopefully, in the not too distant future, steps can and will be taken to preserve this site.

More of my photographs:
http://www.judykennedy.com/page4/page7/page25/haleyhillspetroglyphs.html

http://vandal49588.blogspot.com/2009/07/todays-patrolfield-trip-haley-hills.html
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My message to the “amateur prospectors”:

An amateur prospector(s) who doesn’t know shit about geology, has carelessly busted this area up. I happen to have a B.S. degree in geology and am absolutely positive that there are no economically important minerals in this Early Proterozoic Granitic rock. The metamorphics on the other side of the hill have no economic value either. The breccias that lay unconformably on top of these intrusives might make good fill or cement if it was close to a good road. Otherwise the rocks here are worthless. There is no gold there! Don’t waste your time looking or sweating over this site!

If there was gold there, I would already have made some grills or buried it out in my back yard. I had more than 17 years to find it.

"The wilderness once offered men a plausible way of life...now it functions as a psychiatric refuge. Soon there will be no wilderness....Soon there will be no place to go. Then the madness becomes universal...and the universe goes mad."

--Edward Abbey, Monkey Wrench Gang, Chapter 5, p. 63

02/06/2010: Protest against ACORN in National City, California

I normally don’t like going to California. At one time in my past, I often traveled there on business and pleasure. Not anymore! I often find myself calling it The People’s Republic of California giving reference to Communist China because Californians are not nearly as free as they think. It’s most unfortunate that California is often the trend setter for other states.

The purpose of this particular visit was to protest the A.C.O.R.N. office in National City. I believe this organization which receives taxpayer funding, to be totally corrupt and needs to be exposed for what it is.

I personally, cannot idly sit on the sidelines and watch a taxpayer funded organization be a party to assisting anyone that engages in the smuggling of humans for the purposes of child prostitution. I can certainly take a day out of my schedule and stand in the pouring rain to get the message out.

ACORN California: Changing the name to protect the money

In what is tandamount to a PR press release, Kate Linthicum at the LA Times reports that ACORN California has broken away from it’s “embattled” national parent organization. Cited throughout the article are ACORN higher ups, expressing their concern over ACORN’s tarnished reputation, and their distraction with legal challenges interfering with the mission ACORN.

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Yet the face of the new ACORN will essentially remain the same as the old… only the name has changed.
http://www.floppingaces.net/2010/01/14/acorn-california-changing-the-name-to-protect-the-money/

Oh yea! ACORN is going to change their name? That is certainly an original idea. People that wear out their welcomes with their real names will often resort to using an alias. Businesses and organizations do the same thing. A crook is a crook regardless of what they are called.

On Friday afternoon, we departed Phoenix and made our way to California. It’s a long and uneventful drive through the desert. Upon arriving, we met up with other elements of the protest.
　
Neo-Nazi Group Protests at ACORN's National City Office
　
NATIONAL CITY - Fifteen to 20 members of a neo-Nazi group protested outside an ACORN office in National City, with at least 20 police officers watching Saturday afternoon.Protesters are carrying flags of the United States and the National Socialist Movement, said National City police Sgt. Mike Harlan.

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The movement is described on its Web site as the largest white nationalist group in the nation, No arrests have been made and no opposing groups have turned out, Harlan said. The Web site encouraged participation in Saturday's protest to alert the public to the "serious threat" posed by ACORN. The group said ACORN has engaged in voter registration fraud under government funding.
http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Neo-nazi-protest-ACORN-National-City/jF__4ytZYU-oYm2w4sk5Aw.cspx

Despite the rain, our protest went on. National City Blvd. Was closed for several hours and traffic was re-routed. We did managed to attract a few spectators and one odd individual even returned with a megaphone in an attempt to tell us what he thought.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--vlJo7c4gA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z5nHpdnKmA
　
ACORN videos from National City, San Bernardino cause stir [Updated]

The chairman of the Republican Party in San Diego County and a Republican member of the Board of Supervisors have joined Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in calling for an investigation into ACORN.

Tony Krvaric, chairman of the local GOP, and Supervisor Bill Horn said they are particularly suspicious of the group's voter registration efforts in a local Assembly race and a San Diego City Council race, both won by Democrats.

An undercover video shot at the group's office in National City purports to show workers willing to help someone interested in setting up a prostitution ring, possibly with girls from Tijuana. The video has been shown nationally on commentator Sean Hannity's Fox News program.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/09/acorn-videos-spark-controversy-in-san-diego-san-bernardino.html

Non of our "usual opponents" bothered to show up to counter demonstrate. Normally, the ARA, anarchists, Brown Berets and pro-illegal immigration groups will engage in protests against us. These groups often number in the hundreds. Apparently, they are not motivated enough to stand out in the rain for a couple of hours. Perhaps, the rain would have been too much like taking a shower.

It could be quite possible that ACORN is running out of friends. How could anyone possibly turn out to demonstrate in favor of voter fraud, political corruption, human smuggling and child prostitution? Keep in mind that Barack Obama is very good friends with ACORN.
　

Maricopa: Teel Road. . . Hidden Valley, AZ. . . . A.K.A. “The Valley of Death”

This blog is for all of you pet and animal lovers out there. You really need to know what is happening just a few blocks away from your homes. I want you to know that many of your friends, relatives and neighbors are some of the lowest forms of life on Earth. This discovery really pisses me off. Read on and you will see why I think this way.

During one of my hikes/illegal alien patrols in the wash just north of Teel Rd. and west of Warren Rd, I discovered a foul stench in this wash littered with dead animals. Included in this morbid smorgasbord were dogs, sheep and horses in various states of decay. Many of these creatures were at one time beloved pets that once belonged to people that live in this(my) neighborhood. That nice friendly couple or family next door whose animals suddenly disappeared, may very well have been involved in this repulsive act.

When I saw that dead horse laying out in the wash with a pile of garbage, I thought of the Bonefield family across the street from my home. As you may recall from one of my previous blogs, I watched their horse die a slow death out in the blistering sun last summer.

It disgusts me to see so many of these animals tossed out with the trash to rot out in the desert. I’m appalled that many of the culprits are people we think of as friendly pet loving neighbors. As far as I’m concerned, they are the scum of the Earth. The so-called Nazi “Death Camp” operators were more humane, neat and tidy than this and are worthy of more respect.

With so many dead things to play with, Ed Gien would love living in western Pinal County.

Edward Theodore "Ed" Gein

August 27, 1906 – July 26, 1984) was an American murderer and grave robber. His crimes, which he committed around his hometown of Plainfield, Wisconsin, garnered widespread notoriety after authorities discovered Gein had exhumed corpses from local graveyards and fashioned trophies and keepsakes from their bones and skin.

After police found body parts in Gein's house in 1957, he confessed to killing two women, Mary Hogan, a tavern owner, in 1954, and Bernice Worden, a Plainfield hardware store owner, in 1957. Initially found unfit to stand trial, following confinement in a mental health facility, he was tried in 1968 for the murder of Worden and sentenced to life imprisonment, which he spent in a mental hospital.

If Gein was guilty of murdering only the person he was convicted of killing, he would not technically meet the definition of a serial killer, though his case influenced the creation of several fictional serial killers, including Norman Bates from Psycho, Jame Gumb from The Silence of the Lambs, and Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein

In a more perfect world, I would like to see these low-life scumbag people laying out in that wash with their eye balls picked out of their skulls just like their pets. They truly deserve it.

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"Every 30 seconds another American files for bankruptcy after a serious health problem. Every year about one and a half million families lose their homes to foreclosure because of unaffordable medical costs. No one should go bankrupt because they get sick." --Senator Max Baucus

We went to a tea party today. . . . And got kicked out!

After last week’s NSM march and rally, I was still in “protest mode” and decided to attend a anti-illegal immigration tea party this morning. Once again, it was at the State Capitol in Phoenix. A group known as American Citizens United sponsored this event. The founder and chairman of ACU is Anna Gaines, an66gns@gmail.com. Initially, she was nice to me as we had met before at the Guadalupe Town Hall meeting last spring, but she drastically changed her attitude after her opening speech. Apparently, my political connections and associations made me unwelcome at this event. The dreaded “Neo-Nazi” term got used. (the other “n-word“)

My association with none other than J.T. Ready earned me a spot on the ACU’s black list. So much for unity. We are on the same page when it comes to illegal immigration. At the same time, New Times Reporter and blogger, Steve Lemons was also getting the boot. It’s ironic that the "left" and the "right" were not welcome at this tea party. As Steve Lemons and I were about to be escorted off the Capitol Lawn by the police, J.T. Ready appeared and was given the bad news. J.T. and I briefly retreated across the street to his car, only to return a few minutes later with “plan B“.

There were plenty of other “racially conscious” White Americans present at this event that went un-noticed.

We wanted to play nice in their "nativist" sandbox, but they wouldn’t let us. We returned with a Confederate flag and an Adolph Hitler banner. We stayed on the sidewalk in front of the tea party and with minimal effort, were able to distract the TV cameras. The cameras were no longer on the tea party. They were on us! With only a couple of guys, we managed to hijack their tea party.

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A visibly agitated wannabe "biker type" approached J.T. and grabbed his banner and assaulted him. J.T. responded by shoving him. He landed on the Capitol Lawn several feet away. The police officer that was standing only a few feet away didn’t have a problem with J.T.’s actions.

While the assault was taking place, Dennis Gilman, a Phoenix New Times videographer/pro-illegal alien activist was discovering that he was not welcome at the event as well. He ended up retreating to the sidewalk after a mob moved in on him. We gave him some good video and a few pointers on where to point the camera.

Initially, I was content to just stand there and listen to the speakers. The events that transpired ended up being a lot more fun and exiting. I would really like to thank Anna Gaines for kicking me, J.T. Ready and the New Times staff out of her little tea party. Let’s do it again sometime. I hope everybody remembers this incident the next time they exclude somebody from their event. The only thing that would have made this event better, is if some of those masked anarchists would have arrived to throw things at Anna Gaines.

American Citizens United, You are cordially invited to:

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The Phoenix Arizona Tea Party Against Amnesty

Place: Arizona State Capitol Grounds 1700 W. Washington St. November 14, 2009 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Speakers: The Hon. Arizona Senator, Russell Pearce (Mesa) Chris Simcox, candidate to the US Senate Hugh Kealer, candidate for the Arizona Governors Office Mark Spencer, President of PLEA Phoenix Police Officers AssociationRobert Zuluaga, President of Coalition for a Conservative Majority (CCM)
　
Tell this to the guy that assaulted J.T. Ready:

Please, no hate-filled signs. Let's keep it factual and lawful. We are different than they are. We don't behave uncivilized as they do in their protests and marches. We have to set an example of "true American behavior" for our children and grandchildren. They are the ones who spew hatred toward patriots defending our country.
http://americancitizensunited.cloverpad.org/
　
200 at Phoenix tea party rally against illegal immigration

Many carried signs. Baron displayed her message on her T-shirt: "It's not about hate for any people or race. It's about love for our country and pride." The 53-year-old retired massage therapist said she doesn't want to see the country given over to "tax breakers."

Even though her father's parents were Hispanic, she doesn't consider herself a Mexican-American. She dislikes the term. "I'm an American."
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/11/14/20091114teaparty.html

I guess you can now call me a “tea party crasher”. I should create a field guide to tea party crashing or some similar publication.

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Update: Channel 3 News video shows who the real haters were at the tea party:

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/Immigration-rally-gets-heated-when-neo-Nazi-group-shows-up-70120332.html

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From the Phoenix New Times:

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Hillbilly Hootenanny: Nativist Jabronis Occupy the Arizona State Capitol for Yet Another Hatefest

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2009/11/hillbilly_hootenanny_nativist.php#more

“Illegal is not a race. It’s a crime.” --Anna Gaines, from her opening speech

Vegas Vacation 2009. . . .A few nights out on the town:

Las Vegas is a 365/24/7 city. Something is always going on. During my numerous nocturnal walking tours, I managed to take some pictures. Although it was the middle of the week, there was still lots of people out and about.

The Chinese appear to be taking over Las Vegas. I’ve been observing this myself over the last ten years. While at the Venetian Tuesday night, I stopped to listen to a musical act. A violinist, guitarist and a flute player appeared in the shopping mall and performed. Several tour groups comprised of Chinese nationals were passing through at the time. They all stopped and I soon found myself surrounded by them. This was an enthusiastic crew. They took dozens of pictures and some even started dancing. I also noticed that American fashion of the 1920’s was popular with them. The only exception was the guy in the funny suit, sunglasses and big smile that looked like he belonged in a Charlie Chan movie. These tourists appeared to be having the time of their lives.

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During my stay, I saw foreign tourists everywhere. Unlike many Americans, most were really polite and respectful. There was no comparison to those scruffy foul smelling brown-skinned Spanish speaking individuals (with questionable immigration status) passing out the porno cards on the sidewalk along the strip. Those were some of the most annoying people I encountered on my trip. As pedestrians walked by, they would smack their stacks of cards together. There would be 6-8 of them lined up and all of them tried to shove their “literature” in your face. I think most people try to ignore them. I have a natural tendency to confront them.

The ground was littered with this trash. I observed one of these guys kicking the litter around with his feet. I said, “Why don’t you pick that up?” I’m sure he didn’t understand a word I said. Not that he would care if he did. After all, this is NOT his country. A small army of people appear every morning to pick up the trash generated in part by these “turd worlders“.

Elvis impersonators are a dime a dozen in Las Vegas. They seem to come in all shapes and colors. There was even a midget Elvis. While visiting the Freemont Street Experience, I even saw a Mexican Elvis. He didn’t look anything like Elvis. I was actually hoping to see a Japanese Elvis. Now, that would have been funny.

What are these guys—and their fans—thinking? A WVU professor finds out.

Growing up in the deep South, I never thought twice about seeing men with black pompadours and mutton-chop sideburns a la Elvis Presley. My cousin Harry Lee, a truck driver, looked this way. And there wasn't anything noticeably wrong with Harry.
http://www.ia.wvu.edu/~magazine/fall98/elvis.html
　
I guess I shouldn’t have looked. It seems that Japanese Elvis impersonators are a dime a dozen. You can’t swing a dead cat without hitting one. I didn’t bother to Google transvestite or transgender Elvis impersonators. Doing so would probably cause those “Rainbow Foot Soldiers” to show up and protest out in front of my house. They seem to prefer one sided protests and would pick a day when I would not be home. There would be no fun in that.

Dancing Japanese Elvis Impersonators

Dancing Japanese Elvis impersonators in the Yoyogi park in Tokyo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USxQJpxS_2c

After almost four days in “Sin City“, I had just about all of the multiculturalism and diversity I could stand. Las Vegas could be considered a giant freak show and zoo wrapped up in one package. In a sick and dying society, those that are the most ridiculous and outrageous are given a false label of being trendy and innovative. In reality, they are nothing but degenerates.
　
Sexual intercourse is permitted with a dead relative. TALMUD: Ya Bhamoth.