A major event took place yesterday in Phoenix, Arizona -- the engine of America's crazy train.  

It was a beautiful morning and a very stimulating crowd.  I can't give you any idea of the sounds, tastes and smells, but I can show you some pics.  

In particular, there were some very memorable signs -- always a treat at any political rally.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is disliked by a great many people here
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Of course, Sheriff Joe is not the only unpopular local politician.
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While he did not seem unpopular, there were lots of messages to the President
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There were messages to politicians in general
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And in particular
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There were lots of messages about SB1070
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Lots of messages about Arizona
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There were messages invoking larger themes.
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And there were lots of interesting t-shirts
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All of these wonderful messages were found around the State Capital building, where you can also find the Great Seal of the State of Arizona.  
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You can read about the seal.  But somebody is eventually going to have to ask Sheriff Joe and Governor Brewer if they think this guy is...you know, "reasonably suspicious".  
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UPDATE:  Wow!  The Rec List?  My first time...I...I just want to say that I love you, Kossaks!