March 22, 2008: I spotted a group of 15 and called the Border Patrol they were able to get 13.
March 24, 2008: At 3:30 I spotted a group of approximately 11 and the the Border Patrol picked up 9. The Border Patrol are doing a great job on these calls .
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Campo Minuteman in Orange County Register
Article:
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/business-mccain-small-2005156-visit-harrison
Protesters of John McCain's immigration policies from several groups were on hand for his appearance in Newport Beach. This sign refers to imprisoned Border patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Campo Minteman Kingfish on Frosty Wooldridge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Join Colorado teacher and world bicycle traveler Frosty Wooldridge on “CONNECTING THE DOTS” with Republic Broadcasting Network as he features Britt Craig of the Campo Minutemen at
http://www.campominutemen.com/
Date: Tuesday – March 25, 2008
Time: 8:00 to 9:00 pm EST; 7:00 to 8:00 pm CT, 6:00 to 7:00 pm MT, 5:00 to 6:00 pm PT
Radio: Listen live across America
Computer Link: www.republicbroadcasting.org Go to website and follow directions for listening to the show through your computer. Call in number: 1-800 313 9443
Host: Frosty Wooldridge writes for www.NewsWithViews.com ; www.rense.com ; www.americanchronicle.com Questions by email: frostyw@juno.com
Meet the man:
BIO: Web Sites: http://www.campominutemen.com/
Britt Craig was born in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of the 101st Airborne and served in Vietnam. He later worked as a musician and commercial fisherman. In May of 2005, while living in Florida, he joined the Original Minuteman Project. When he got to the border, he was shocked that people could walk into the country as easily as one could walk across a park. So he went with a group of Minutemen to the California Border, at Campo, CA, where he later incorporated that group as the Campo Minutemen.
Talking Points:
1. Civilian observers at the border reinforce the Border Patrol as extra
eyes.
2. Civilian observers act as government watchdogs, monitoring the status of
the fence building, National Guard deployment and other actions the
government claims to take to secure the border.
3. Civilian observers testify to the actual number crossing the border.
4. Civilian photograph the illegal border crossers, fencing and other events
at the border, making it real to Americans who will never be there in
person.
5. Civilian observers counter the propaganda the crossers have heard that
their labor is needed and they will wanted and they will be welcomed by
citizenry.
6. Property owner are often the best observers - using night vision, one has
reported 112 illegal border crosser who have been apprehended since January
1, 2008.
7. In addition to watching the border, our group began an Adopt a Highway
Program. Not only have we picked up thousands of pounds of trash, we have
located trails and pick up points used by illegal border crossers, allowing
us to report even more illegal border crossers, with a high rate of
apprehension.
8. Illegal aliens are scabs, the border is a picket line.
9. A defensive physical barrier is needed and is effective, as demonstrated
by the Duncan Hunter Border Fence.
10. There is a need for a larger body of observers who could be less
rigorously trained than Border Patrol agents, but act as spotters, like a
sheriff's posse or old time Fire Tower spotters.
www.frostywooldridge.com
www.republicbroadcasting.org
Join Colorado teacher and world bicycle traveler Frosty Wooldridge on “CONNECTING THE DOTS” with Republic Broadcasting Network as he features Britt Craig of the Campo Minutemen at
http://www.campominutemen.com/
Date: Tuesday – March 25, 2008
Time: 8:00 to 9:00 pm EST; 7:00 to 8:00 pm CT, 6:00 to 7:00 pm MT, 5:00 to 6:00 pm PT
Radio: Listen live across America
Computer Link: www.republicbroadcasting.org Go to website and follow directions for listening to the show through your computer. Call in number: 1-800 313 9443
Host: Frosty Wooldridge writes for www.NewsWithViews.com ; www.rense.com ; www.americanchronicle.com Questions by email: frostyw@juno.com
Meet the man:
BIO: Web Sites: http://www.campominutemen.com/
Britt Craig was born in Atlanta, GA. He was a member of the 101st Airborne and served in Vietnam. He later worked as a musician and commercial fisherman. In May of 2005, while living in Florida, he joined the Original Minuteman Project. When he got to the border, he was shocked that people could walk into the country as easily as one could walk across a park. So he went with a group of Minutemen to the California Border, at Campo, CA, where he later incorporated that group as the Campo Minutemen.
Talking Points:
1. Civilian observers at the border reinforce the Border Patrol as extra
eyes.
2. Civilian observers act as government watchdogs, monitoring the status of
the fence building, National Guard deployment and other actions the
government claims to take to secure the border.
3. Civilian observers testify to the actual number crossing the border.
4. Civilian photograph the illegal border crossers, fencing and other events
at the border, making it real to Americans who will never be there in
person.
5. Civilian observers counter the propaganda the crossers have heard that
their labor is needed and they will wanted and they will be welcomed by
citizenry.
6. Property owner are often the best observers - using night vision, one has
reported 112 illegal border crosser who have been apprehended since January
1, 2008.
7. In addition to watching the border, our group began an Adopt a Highway
Program. Not only have we picked up thousands of pounds of trash, we have
located trails and pick up points used by illegal border crossers, allowing
us to report even more illegal border crossers, with a high rate of
apprehension.
8. Illegal aliens are scabs, the border is a picket line.
9. A defensive physical barrier is needed and is effective, as demonstrated
by the Duncan Hunter Border Fence.
10. There is a need for a larger body of observers who could be less
rigorously trained than Border Patrol agents, but act as spotters, like a
sheriff's posse or old time Fire Tower spotters.
www.frostywooldridge.com
www.republicbroadcasting.org
Sunday, March 23, 2008
French and Danish Media At The Border
Two media groups were referred to the Camp Minutemen this week, one from France and one from Denmark. They were very interested in the border situation. One of the Danes remarked, as European Media often do, that the USA - Mexico border was the only place where you have a border between such a rich and poor county with no natural border.
One noted that the Russia was close to Denmark and when asked if they wanted Russians pouring in to Denmark unchecked, they responded, "hell no!"
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One noted that the Russia was close to Denmark and when asked if they wanted Russians pouring in to Denmark unchecked, they responded, "hell no!"
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Sunday, March 16, 2008
Report from G - Man - 112 confirmed apprehensions.
We are being over run along this part of the border. I can't keep up with the foot prints down here.
The good news is we are catching them almost every night ,yesterday a group of 12 walked 200 yards from me so I called the Border Patrol and they had the chopper round them up.
Last night, I spotted 19 heading north at a fast pace so I called it in and the Border Patrol responded fast and picked up 17 of them. My year to date is now 112 confirmed apprehensions.
The good news is we are catching them almost every night ,yesterday a group of 12 walked 200 yards from me so I called the Border Patrol and they had the chopper round them up.
Last night, I spotted 19 heading north at a fast pace so I called it in and the Border Patrol responded fast and picked up 17 of them. My year to date is now 112 confirmed apprehensions.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Busy and Successful Weekend at The Border
Very busy and successful weekend at Campo.
Friday Night, G-man reported a group of 17, ALL of whom where appended. Kingfish spotted and reported a group of about seven and Viking, Max and Chicago were all up until 3:30 am, spotting and reporting various illegal border crossers, from the Oaks to 147.
Saturday Morning we were joined by a media group. They spent previous evening with Jim Gilchrist and the day with the Campo Minutemen. They asked the border patrol's opinion of the Campo Minutemen and the Border Patrol described as "the most effective group out there."
Trash clean up went well, with lots of honks and thumbs up from passersby.
At noon we enjoyed lunch at the Campo Dinner, courtesy of wonderful patriots who contribute to the Camp Minutemen. We
are humbled by your generosity and support.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Jim Gilchrist and Sky Media Visit the Campo Minutemen
Jim Gilchrist and Sky Television came to view the border and interview the Campo Minutemen today. They were taken on a tour of the old fence, and showed the vast space where there are no barriers at all.
They interviewed the Minutemen regarding their continued commitment to the border long after the Original Minuteman Project.
Journalism was the topic of the day, as Jim Gilchrist studied journalism and Campo Minuteman Kingfish (Britt Craig) is the nephew and namesake of famed reporter Britt Craig, known for his coverage of the Otto Frank trial.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parade_%28musical%29
At one point a reporter asked Kingfish what the role of the media was in the issue of illegal immigration, and Kingfish replied that they just to do their job, just like the Minutemen are doing their job. "I like that the reporter responded..that goes in." (the TV show)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Carpool Needed This Weekend
Carpool Needed to Border this weekend. He is looking to leave Friday Night or mid Morning Saturday and come back Saturday evening. He especially would like to attend the Border Watch Class on Saturday at Noon . He lives in Los Angeles but will drive to meet someone in Orange County. Email me for contact information.
Highway Clean up And Border Watch Training - March 15,2008
Campo Minutemen Highway Clean up
*Since July 2006,The Campo Minutemen have removed 14,000 pounds of trash*
Much of It left by Illegal Border Crossers
--------------------------------------------------------
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Time 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Location: Oak and Buckman Springs Road, Campo, CA
Lunch: Noon, Campo Diner Courtesy of the Campo Minutemen
Provided: Reflector Vests and Trash Tongs
Bring: Gloves, Warm Jacket Comfortable Shoes
*************************************************
Retired San Diego fireman, Campo Minuteman "Gadget Dan" has been at it for 78 week and average 150 pounds of litter removal per week by himself.
AND
Want to be able to help at the border but not sure what to do?
Campo Minutemen Gadget, Dan and Kingfish
Will conduct
Border Watch Training
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
MEET:
Time 12:00 Noon
Lunch: Campo Diner Courtesy of the Campo Minutemen
1367 Dewey Pl
Campo, CA.
Learn where and how to effectively monitor the border to help, not hinder the Border Patrol.
Point of Contact: 949-677-2738
*************************************************************************
If you are just going to come down to visit for the day you should bring:
* Sunscreen
* Sun glasses
* Water
* Comfortable clothing
If you are going to spend more than the afternoon you are strongly encouraged bring the above plus:
* FRS Radio (email us as we might have extra)
* Binoculars
* Spotlight
* Flashlight
* Lawn chair
* Sleeping arrangements (tent, RV, back of SUV etc.)
*Since July 2006,The Campo Minutemen have removed 14,000 pounds of trash*
Much of It left by Illegal Border Crossers
--------------------------------------------------------
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Time 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Location: Oak and Buckman Springs Road, Campo, CA
Lunch: Noon, Campo Diner Courtesy of the Campo Minutemen
Provided: Reflector Vests and Trash Tongs
Bring: Gloves, Warm Jacket Comfortable Shoes
*************************************************
Retired San Diego fireman, Campo Minuteman "Gadget Dan" has been at it for 78 week and average 150 pounds of litter removal per week by himself.
AND
Want to be able to help at the border but not sure what to do?
Campo Minutemen Gadget, Dan and Kingfish
Will conduct
Border Watch Training
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
MEET:
Time 12:00 Noon
Lunch: Campo Diner Courtesy of the Campo Minutemen
1367 Dewey Pl
Campo, CA.
Learn where and how to effectively monitor the border to help, not hinder the Border Patrol.
Point of Contact: 949-677-2738
*************************************************************************
If you are just going to come down to visit for the day you should bring:
* Sunscreen
* Sun glasses
* Water
* Comfortable clothing
If you are going to spend more than the afternoon you are strongly encouraged bring the above plus:
* FRS Radio (email us as we might have extra)
* Binoculars
* Spotlight
* Flashlight
* Lawn chair
* Sleeping arrangements (tent, RV, back of SUV etc.)
Monday, March 10, 2008
5+5 + 81 - Report from G MAN
3/2--3/7 I spotted 3 groups 10- 2 and 5 all being picked up by the bp year to date total 81 apprehensions.
Way to go GMAN!!
Way to go GMAN!!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Arellano Felix Is on the Loose
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN05642415
MEXICO CITY, March 5 (Reuters) - A convicted Mexican drug cartel boss is free and back in Mexico following his release on parole just weeks after he began serving a U.S. prison sentence, U.S. and Mexican officials said on Wednesday.
Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix, 58 and the eldest of a clan of brothers who ran Mexico's Tijuana cartel, was deported on Tuesday and crossed to Mexican soil at Ciudad Juarez, entering from El Paso, Texas.
"He does not have any pending charges in Mexico so he was freed," a source in the Mexican Attorney General's office, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Reuters.
Arellano Felix was the boss of the Tijuana cartel when he was arrested in 1993 in Mexico and sentenced to 11 years for drug possession and using illegal weapons.
He remained in prison for two more years while authorities arranged his extradition to the United States, where he was wanted for selling cocaine to an undercover U.S. agent. He was extradited in September 2006 and pleaded guilty to the cocaine charge in June 2007 in San Diego.
He received a six-year sentence, which he began serving in January, and was paroled on Feb. 1, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons said. A U.S. official said Arellano Felix received credit toward his U.S. sentence for time served while awaiting extradition in Mexico. Because his case dates back to 1980, he was eligible for parole under laws that were on the books at that time, the official said. Since then, parole has been eliminated for criminals convicted of federal crimes in the United States.
U.S. Justice Department spokeswoman Laura Sweeney said Arellano Felix's case "reflects the conclusion of a cooperative effort between the U.S. and Mexico to ensure that he faced justice for crimes he committed on both sides of the border."
Arellano Felix's younger brothers, Francisco Javier and Benjamin, are behind bars in the United States and Mexico, respectively. Another brother, Ramon, was killed in a shootout with police in 2002, and a fifth, Francisco Eduardo, is a fugitive.
The family, notorious for ruthless killings and smuggling millions of dollars of illegal narcotics into the United States, has been weakened by the loss of its top leaders, but authorities say it is still doing business.
Suspected cartel operatives this week fought police in a five-hour shootout in Tijuana, a crime-ridden city across the border from San Diego.
The border city has seen a spate of violence in recent weeks as drug traffickers locked in turf wars with rival gangs react to increased police surveillance under President Felipe Calderon's army-led crackdown on drug gangs across Mexico.
Drug-related violence killed more than 2,500 people last year and about 300 so far this year. Calderon sent thousands of troops and federal police out to drug hot spots a year ago.
On Tuesday, five youths were tortured, sprayed with bullets and dumped in an empty city lot in Tijuana in what appeared to be the latest grisly drug gang killing. (Reporting by Anahi Rama and Randall Mikkelsen; Writing by Cyntia Barrera Diaz; Editing by Catherine Bremer and Eric Beech)
The Arellano Felix home across the border, Campo, CA
MEXICO CITY, March 5 (Reuters) - A convicted Mexican drug cartel boss is free and back in Mexico following his release on parole just weeks after he began serving a U.S. prison sentence, U.S. and Mexican officials said on Wednesday.
Francisco Rafael Arellano Felix, 58 and the eldest of a clan of brothers who ran Mexico's Tijuana cartel, was deported on Tuesday and crossed to Mexican soil at Ciudad Juarez, entering from El Paso, Texas.
"He does not have any pending charges in Mexico so he was freed," a source in the Mexican Attorney General's office, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Reuters.
Arellano Felix was the boss of the Tijuana cartel when he was arrested in 1993 in Mexico and sentenced to 11 years for drug possession and using illegal weapons.
He remained in prison for two more years while authorities arranged his extradition to the United States, where he was wanted for selling cocaine to an undercover U.S. agent. He was extradited in September 2006 and pleaded guilty to the cocaine charge in June 2007 in San Diego.
He received a six-year sentence, which he began serving in January, and was paroled on Feb. 1, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons said. A U.S. official said Arellano Felix received credit toward his U.S. sentence for time served while awaiting extradition in Mexico. Because his case dates back to 1980, he was eligible for parole under laws that were on the books at that time, the official said. Since then, parole has been eliminated for criminals convicted of federal crimes in the United States.
U.S. Justice Department spokeswoman Laura Sweeney said Arellano Felix's case "reflects the conclusion of a cooperative effort between the U.S. and Mexico to ensure that he faced justice for crimes he committed on both sides of the border."
Arellano Felix's younger brothers, Francisco Javier and Benjamin, are behind bars in the United States and Mexico, respectively. Another brother, Ramon, was killed in a shootout with police in 2002, and a fifth, Francisco Eduardo, is a fugitive.
The family, notorious for ruthless killings and smuggling millions of dollars of illegal narcotics into the United States, has been weakened by the loss of its top leaders, but authorities say it is still doing business.
Suspected cartel operatives this week fought police in a five-hour shootout in Tijuana, a crime-ridden city across the border from San Diego.
The border city has seen a spate of violence in recent weeks as drug traffickers locked in turf wars with rival gangs react to increased police surveillance under President Felipe Calderon's army-led crackdown on drug gangs across Mexico.
Drug-related violence killed more than 2,500 people last year and about 300 so far this year. Calderon sent thousands of troops and federal police out to drug hot spots a year ago.
On Tuesday, five youths were tortured, sprayed with bullets and dumped in an empty city lot in Tijuana in what appeared to be the latest grisly drug gang killing. (Reporting by Anahi Rama and Randall Mikkelsen; Writing by Cyntia Barrera Diaz; Editing by Catherine Bremer and Eric Beech)
The Arellano Felix home across the border, Campo, CA
Saturday, March 1, 2008
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