Posted on 04/11/2005 9:09:30 AM PDT by Spiff
Nine days of blockade has begun to result in desperation.
We believe 500-700 illegals and their coyotes are bottled up in the Huachuca Mountains at present. They are running out of food and water. We have also figured out the system used here for putting out food and water caches and have been routinely using them to add some variety to our dogs’ diets. Our canine companions are most appreciative.
A recap of last night’s action: several Minuteman were almost run down by a fleeing load vehicle last night. Fellow LePer idratherbe painting is now on the injured reserve list after a bad fall into a dry wash at the same location. Another Minuteman is “under investigation” for making physical contact after saving an illegal from a bad fall.
This morning began with round up of the illegals who missed their ride in the fleeing vehicle the night before. Two had become thoroughly lost and confused and walked up to one of the MMP teams asking for directions. When the realized who they had approached, they took off running and practically jumped into a Border Patrol vehicle.
The daylight hours were uneventful other than a prolonged visit by CNN’s Lou Dobbs. He spent most of his time out on the Naco Line along the border fence. Those of us in the canyons got a visit from those fine folks from the ACLU. They chose to set up in a dull spot with a fine view of Ash Canyon.
All hell has broken loose since nightfall. Several groups have come down out of the mountains to attempt a getaway. Scanner traffic gives a tally so far of five load vehicles captured, about 70 illegals in custody, and a similar sized group scattered throught the west end of Hereford and being picked up piecemeal. We have recovered three coyote cell phones and the call histories should prove interesting.
In the next few days a couple of us are going to experiment with putting live scanner traffic up on the internet. If it works, you’ll be able to listen in on the action as it happens.
In parting tonight, if the phrases “Minuteman Project” and “shrunken heads” become strongly associated soon, it’s all my fault. Sorry, but I refuse to rein in my warped sense of humor. It’s down right amazing what rarities you can buy online, isn’t it?
I'd recommend easing into the idea. A computer isn't dirt cheap. So, if there are desperate mass wave swarms of illegals in the future, God knows how things could turn out. They might snatch up a lot of the minutemens' stuff.
On the other hand, perhaps if the computer is locked inside a vehicle, with only the webcam exposed [or being used through a car window], then you might have something.
FReegards....
Agreed.
LOL, DHS has done very little to stop illegal immigration between ports of entry and the things they have done are not new and have failed.
i have no reason not to believe you. good grief! our Country is truly under invasion. and the stories from ranchers and property owners like you down on the border (front lines) makes me ashamed of our current administration. God keep you and your family and neighbors safe. i hope you are practicing your 2nd amendment at all times..
It's not just the current administration- they need to fix it for sure- but these things have gone on for years and years- just getting worse as they get away with it. The big thing is to get attention to the problems so DC can't just ignore the issues on the border.
If the minutemen don't get anything else done- they are getting attention- it's just that still people don't seem to believe how bad it really is- media and those away from the border who only see the illegals who are working and settled in- don't know what a wreck it down here- or the money they are costing this country with medical bills and public assistance programs.
I hope this will wake up the whole country to the issues, it's about time.
This is too much, for people to have to live with that. Why the heck aren't our military on the border? This is an all-out war with the policians closing their eyes to it! I am SOOOO mad now!!!!
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