The Arrogance of Authority

A DEA officer stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The rancher says, "Okay , but don't go in that field over there," as he points out the location.

The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, " Mister, I have the authority of the Federal government with me." Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher. "See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand? "

The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores.

A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull......

With every step the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely that he'll get gored before he reaches safety. The officer is clearly terrified. The rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs.....

" Your badge. Show him your BADGE!"

Will they visit Joe ... when they are in Rio?

Some know, or have read, that on a few occasions, in Reno, I dealt to Joe Conforte, of Mustang Ranch fame, in the mid 50's, when he was really getting started. I have talked with him on a few occasions, in Sparks, when he was waiting to get his money back from the cashiers at the Nugget. He would take in many small bills, and have them converted to larger ones.

He is not a friend, but I have followed his career, and feel that I know him, somewhat.

Guess where he now lives, Rio?

Prostitution is not legal in Brazil, but I guess it is tolerated, somewhat.

With millions of people coming to Rio, I just have to believe that old Joe will figure out some way, somehow, to get some of their dollars ...... well, maybe not, but you just have to believe that he will be seeing a lot of old friends.

As I understand it, he lives in a swanky penthouse, with a young girlfriend, and I guess if you know the right people, you can get his address.

The closest I could come ...................
Joe Conforte
c/o The Mestano Ranchero
Rio de Janero, Brazil