It didn't take long for me to make the decision to post this letter from Edd Hendee regarding former Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman.  You might have heard Edd on Laura Ingraham.  He's sat in for her a time or 2.   Additionally he's a very successful Houston area restauranteur "+"  he and his partner Pat Gray do a fabulous conservative morning drive to work show on ksev/700 Houston & kcve 1160 Dallas.  I certainly hope we can get Gary set up in his new career.  So here's the letter from Edd:


Join me in giving Gary Brugman the "tools to change his life"!

Remember the story of Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman?  US Attorney Johnny Sutton began his systematic prosecution of BP Agents and Sheriffs Deputies in West Texas with BP Agent Gary Brugman.  Gary spent 8 years in the Coast Guard and 5 years with the Border Patrol - 13 years total serving our nation and protecting us - only to be prosecuted and imprisoned for pushing an illegal alien down with his foot.   No injury, no fight, no damage - Brugman forced the alien to sit down during a roundup arrest in the field and for that he was prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned for two years.

This past January Gary got out of prison with nothing left - 41 years old, no money, no retirement, and a felony conviction on his record which doesn't look good on a resume'.  Now there is a chance for Gary Brugman to be restored and have a chance to succeed in his life.  MATCO Tools is recognized as the "Best Automotive Franchise" by Franchise Business REVIEW (based on 2006 Franchise Satisfaction Survey), and is one of the top franchise opportunities out there.   http://www.matcotools.com/Franchise/index.jsp  MATCO heard Gary's story and stepped forward to offer this chance for him to become a MATCO franchisee.  MATCO interviewed Gary, tested him, did background checks, and even flew him at their expense to their Corporate Headquarters to meet the President of the Company.  This last week MATCO offered Gary Brugman a franchise in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas!   MATCO Regional supervisors have also found Gary a used MATCO truck and are beginning his orientations and have scheduled him for formal training in late November 2007.  MATCO is processing his franchise now and is coming alongside Gary in a big way to help him start his franchise.  Now we have to raise Gary's capitol contribution for him.

We can make this happen for Gary by raising $40,000 right now.  That's just 400 people at $100 each!  Any amount is welcome but this can happen so fast if you will join me today in making a $100 donation to start Gary's business. 

*Make your check payable to:  Wrench Boxes LLC  (That's Gary's new business name)

*Mail the checks to:   Edd Hendee  10505 Katy Freeway  Houston, TX.  77024

I have opened a bank account for his capitol contribution at my bank - and that account will have double signature control (mine and his) on this account.  Your contribution will buy his used truck, down payment for his opening tool inventory, and give him the funds he needs to get his business up and running this month.   I am personally overseeing this account and helping him with his start up for the first year so he can have a business mentor and so you can be assured that this deal succeeds for Gary and for you. 

MATCO will begin formal training for Gary as soon as these funds are on deposit - that's why we have to have the capitol raised quickly to get Gary started.  Please join me in supporting Gary Brugman.  This can be a great ending Gary's story - you and I are the real "America" who can restore what the government destroyed in it's current open border policy.  Thanks for your support - together we can make this happen.

 Edd Hendee 

(Darvin Dowdy)

Recently Texas Sen. Cornyn could no longer contain himself and joined in with his bud’s George Bush, Karl Rove and Rick Perry in their new fun pastime/sport of “dis’ing the GOP Base”.  Yea, of all things he pulled out the “race card” and used it against “his own”   during the debate on whether to allow Mexican Trucks to roll across “our” U.S. highways.  The good Senator forgot that he, unlike his afore mentioned pals, had to get re-elected in 13 months.  Ooooops!  Well, too late. He has sealed his own fate.   We should start getting used to war veteran (and democrat)  Rick Noriega as he’ll most likely be taking Cornyns seat in the Senate come January 2009.  Not something I’m happy about, mind you.  The  Texas and National GOP are taking the same, out-of-control, Lisa Nowak course of self-destruction.   It’s a real head scratcher and fascinating to observe.

Duncan I’m assuming that you have already been in contact with the Teamsters, right?  As I advised you last month.  You have haven’t you?  You’ve been in pursuit of their endorsement and/or support, correct?   By the way,  kudos on H.R. 1756.  That’s a great first step in helping U.S. truck drivers.  But a mere 1^st of many steps needed.  And even as your self-appointed consultant, I had no knowledge of this bill until I did some google searches!   The MSM continues to do a masterful job in keeping your accomplishments hidden.  How 'bout a special web page on your site just for Truckers?  Just a thought. 

Apart from the Teamsters there are millions of long haul heavy duty truck drivers, many of whom have been pushed out of other industrial and manufacturing jobs.  Their last line of defense being these long haul trucking jobs that keep them out on the road apart from their homes and families for 6 weeks at a time.  Living in an 8x8 sleeper cab.   Yet these driving jobs are the few available where the pay is adequate to maintain a home and family.   And these precious jobs are in danger now that the Mexican Trucks are rolling across the border.  

One of the points Sen. Cornyn made in his "impassioned speech" was the fact that we don’t scrutinize Canadian Truckers and they’re allowed to drive U.S. highways.   So why not Mexican Trucks?   This is it Duncan.  This is where we jump in.  Our perfect entry point.  Take this issue and make some BIG waves.  Make a splash.  Duncan you need to make a big, controversial splash.  This is your opportunity.   My advice to you is to pose this question:  “ and why are Canadian Truckers in the U.S. taking U.S. jobs?”   Along with this slogan:  “U.S. Roads for U.S. Truckers”.  Sounds real redneck doesn’t it?  Visit a local truck stop.  You’ll see diversity there as much as you’d see anywhere.  Bottom line; Canadian and Mexican truckers should be required to acquire a work visa in order to drive professionally in the U.S.  Through the normal process.

So what could be gained by taking this stance? And using this kind of sloganeering?   Aside from the support of the above mentioned millions of truckers, you’d most likely also garner the support of  OOIDA.   Yes, OOIDA,  the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association.  They have been  battling this Mexican truck deal and have had very little help from anyone.  You’d be their hero.   They wield a lot of influence in the trucking community and could do much for a Presidential candidate such as yourself. 

And how about NATSO?  The National Association of Truck Stop Operators.  (and Travel Plaza’s).   I can hear you now,  “truck stops?  Dowdy have you gone insane?”   Hear me out Duncan.  Please!   Ok, what will happen to these NATSO members when U.S. Truckers, who have in the past been paid in the neighborhood of .40 cents per mile get replaced by Mexican truckers who get paid about  .18 cents per mile?  First of all, these truck stops are not just fuel pumping stations.   Your average truck stop has a retail function selling groceries and dry goods – clothes, gifts, tools, etc.  They have large restaurants, laundry and bathing facilities.  Truck repair and washing.    Some even have motels.  Huge operations.   Mexican Truckers will not frequent these establishments but for fuel only.  They will pull into a roadside park, build a fire and cook their own food.  Which will be all they can afford on the money they make.  NATSO members will suffer greatly.  But then again, NATSO is in a position to help someone like you Duncan.  Picture a Duncan Hunter kiosk in every truck stop with your slogan “U.S. Roads for U.S. Truckers” atop it.   These kiosks filled with Duncan Hunter Info packets, etc.  Possibly manned by a Hunter Ranger volunteer.   And imagine how grateful NATSO members themselves will be.  They will continue in their present state of prosperity, uninterrupted.   Additionally, these truck stop operators have slick magazine publications and websites that you, Duncan Hunter, could be featured in and on such as RoadKing (Travel Centers of America) and Challenge (Pilot Travel Centers).   I would suggest getting an ad, with our new slogan,  in these publications asap.  Full page or double spread.  Pay full price for it under the condition that they will  also do a favorable interview piece about you with full color pictorial.   

Consider taking this stand, Duncan.  It will be controversial and unpopular among the GOP elites and the MSM.  And among Canadians.    As for Middle Americans, however, they’ll stand up and cheer.   Middle America has had a lot taken away.   They’ve lost a lot of ground over the last couple of  decades.  This kind of move on the part of a Presidential candidate would make them believe that the negative trend is now reversing.   The clock is ticking mightily Duncan.            Darvin Dowdy