EPISODE 242 : The Family in Green
In this week’s episode of “The Green Line” Art Del Cueto shares the outlook on the week. At publish time, The Government Shut down has come to an end. Art reflects on the events leading up to the resumption of pay for the Agents and end of furloughs. Art talks about a visit this week by Senator McSally along the Southern Border and questions from members of the media to both the Senator and Art regarding the definition of “Border Security.”
Liz Bialecki, Marketing and Business Development Manager from Cabrillo Federal Credit Union visits to talk about services offered to Border Patrol Agents not only through the government shutdown but also throughout the normal government operations. Liz shares the history of the Credit Union and how they serve agents within Border Patrol. Art and Liz talk about the process of starting an account.
In the lead up to the government reopening, meetings were attempted and concessions made by the administration which has Art questioning why? Art talks about “barriers” and why they serve an important purpose for Border Security. What are the misconceptions people hear in regards to the barriers?
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EPISODE 241 : Aunt Bees Biscuits
In this Week’s Episode, Art Del Cueto talks about a past trip with Lee Smith to the Big Bend Sector and the need for barriers in that area. The area Art got a look at separating the US/Mexico border was about 10 feet wide. What could be some solutions along with a barrier strategy for enhancing the security along the Southern Border? Art breaks some of those ideas down. Art shares a change for the Green Line website with a new website address, https://www.radiogreenline.com
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While Agents and other federal agencies continue to wait for the solution to the current government shutdown, Art shares frustrations at law makers choosing not to meet to discuss and solve the problems with illegal immigration. Art discusses some issues relating the operation of the National Border Patrol Council.
With the Shutdown continued, Art thanks many of the businesses that have stepped up to thank federal employees for their service and list some of them at recording time which are helping. Have assaults on Border Agents increased? The numbers are startling! Chief Patrol Agent Rodney Scott – San Diego Sector, is quoted with some of these numbers.
Art discusses some of the hurdles for Agents handling illegal crossings through the Tohono o’odham reservation. Brandon Budlong, President of the Local 2724 shares with The Green Line frustrations of policy regarding winter gear.
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EPISODE 240 : Skin In The Game
In this Week’s Episode, Art Del Cueto continues the discussion on the media coverage of the Government Shutdown and how members of the NBPC, along with himself, have been making appearances on media outlets discussing the need for enhanced Border Security.
Art relays the idea of barriers “walls” along areas and the effectiveness of that deterrent in those sectors with them already. Management within CBP needs to step up and focus on the crisis at the Southern Border with the needs of the Agents met. Art breaks this down with “The Brown M&M” theory.
Brandon Judd – President NBPC, Hector Garza – NBPC President Local 2455 Laredo and Art Del Cueto made an appearance at a press conference held with President Trump on the importance of Border Security. Art talks about the steps on how that meeting and press conference came to be. With the shutdown, in regards to the Agents not receiving a paycheck, how are some financial institutions responding to the needs of agents and other federal workers?
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EPISODE 239 : Rub Some Vicks On It!
Episode 239 – Rub Some Vicks on It!
In this Week’s Episode, Art Del Cueto talks about the near year and the use of Twitter for the Green Line. Andy explains how twitter works and how best to use the social media service. For those dealing with colds this flu season, Art and Andy both extol the healing powers of Vicks. The Federal Shutdown is in effect, how this affects the Agents and those working through the Shutdown. Art covers some of the questions he has received from those affected and shares a thought on how to try to get through this financially.
Controlling the narrative is discussed in how certain media outlets have received information which did not paint the entire picture of the situation in the detention facilities. Art has been to the Border Patrol Detention facilities and shares his own thoughts on what the conditions really are, not entirely what has been painted by politicians and the media.
Another Tragic death has occurred for a child that was held with his father. Is there anything that could have been done to prevent this? While the investigation continues, it is important to know that Agents were the ones to provide the resources for medical care for this child. The Agents did everything they could to provide aid to the parent and child.
What makes Art Tick? We learn a bit in this segment which involves Tamales and Heavy Metal!
To all Locals, Sectors, Agents and of course listeners to the Green Line, We wish the best for 2019
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EPISODE 238 : Is It Snowing Yet?
In this Week’s Episode, Art Del Cueto talks about the appointment of Martha McSally as Senator representing Arizona by Governor Doug Ducey. Art reminds listeners of her support of Border Patrol Agents and Immigration Enforcement and why this was a good choice by the Governor. The Tragic death of Jakelin Caal and the truth behind the circumstances is discussed. Social Media has become a catapult for false claims and some users have slung mud towards agents.
As this is the Christmas Show, Art talks with various Local Presidents with thoughts for agents in their represented sectors including – Manny Bayon Local 1613 San Diego ; Brandon Budlong Local 2724 Buffalo ; Hector Garza Local 2455 Laredo ; Joe Frescas Local 1929 El Paso; Mike Matzke Local 2554 El Centro; Lee Smith Local 2509 Big Bend; Tony Fiorita Local 3725 Miami; Paul Perez Local 3307 Rio Grande Valley ; Brandon Judd President National Border Patrol Council.
To all Locals, Sectors, Agents and of course listeners to the Green Line, We wish the best this Holiday Season, Merry Christmas and the best for 2019
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Episode237 : From the Heart of Texas
In this Weeks Show, Art Del Cueto is in Houston with meetings for the NBPC. Art shares his thoughts on the new Discovery Channel show called Border Live. Where are the numbers for Illegal crossings? Has the number increased or decreased?
Art discusses the current situation at the southern border and what agents are faced with. The Lonnie Swartz trial is over, looking back over the proceedings, Art recaps moments which stuck with him.
EPISODE 236 : Fuchi Malarkey!
The Latest Episode from The Green Line with your Host Art Del Cueto. In this Weeks Show, Art shares a column from a former agent who gets it all wrong. Art also talks about the lack of consequences for assaults on agents and how this must change.
EPISODE 235 : Shepherd to Lost Sheep
In this Week’s Episode, Art Del Cueto has returned from Washington D.C. and begins with a flashback of the Show Dukes of Hazzard and reflect on the characters on the show, Art draws some comparisons of Sheriff Coltrane and some in management. After a meeting with President Trump, Art feels there is hope for the Agents and positive changes which could happen.
Art takes a trip to San Diego to give us an overview of the situation at the San Ysidro Port of Entry along with those along the border fencing. Art talks about a Tweet from past guest Tim Kennedy, host of Hard to Kill on Discovery, and how some have responded to his comments which supported those BP Agents on the Line. Art notes some politicians have called to still abolish ICE yet still have seen the disregard for the law from those attempting illegration.
A recent number of attacks on Agents reminds of the heightened needs to watch your backs however also raises concerns at the 9th Circuit Court and prosecution of those assaulting agents serving Border Patrol.
Lee pens some brilliant words and feelings –
As I sit here watching The Patriot and writing notes I am filled with wonder and some dread. Have we lost our sense of Patriotism? Has nearly half our young men and women forgotten what liberty, freedom, personal responsibility, and sovereignty is?
Our forefathers fought for these values and I hope that we do not forget them.
This is the single greatest country, ever, in the history of mankind. We are the bastion of freedom the world over and if we forget all that our forefathers fought and died for where will we be? They did not die for some socialist ideal they believed that we should all enjoy personal freedom to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.
Let us never forget, all of us.
Special Guest Air Force Veteran, model and all around strong conservative Anna Paulina joins us. She unloads on the state of politics within the Hispanic community and issues with child trafficking.
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EPISODE 234 : Filling Your Tricky Bag!
In this Week’s Episode, Art Del Cueto is in Washington DC and reports on the current situation at the Southern border and the call to action for managers and those decision makers enacting the plan to stop the invasion with remnants already at the border.
Art talks about the power of the rhetoric of President Trump on reducing the numbers of illegal crossers. During this time, what happened to cause those numbers to begin to increase. Art explains some of the failures which brought more to believe they could cross and stay. One of the biggest failures has been in Catch and Release and how this flawed way of dealing with crossers has brought more seeking to cross.
With Families gathering over the holidays, the discussions may steer towards politics with discussions of the activities on the southern border. It Happens. Art wants to make sure your tricky bag is full, that you have the truth as to what is happening at the border and what has happened in regards to family separations. Have you been given the truth on Social Media? Art lays out the timeline and law in regards to child separations.
We are once again seeing VF Solutions gear pitched to Agents as bargains and deals which are far from it. Art takes a hard look at the supposed deals from VF Solutions which take advantage of the agents in as Art calls is “Scam” This claim of ” Scam” can however be backed up with a comparison of pricing again for the same product available through Amazon.
Art reports on the latest news from San Diego and Yuma on the Line.
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Episode 233 : It Is What It Is!
In this Week’s Episode, Art Del Cueto shares his thoughts on the number of Agents that are taking the Retirement Door and leaving the agency however Art shares respect towards those agents and the frustrations they may have felt while serving. Krysten Sinema has been named the victor in the Senate serving Arizona in the challenging race between McSally and Sinema.
Art shares a story reported in the media about gearing up for incoming invasion of those wanting to rush the borders and enter into the United States Illegally. The media has misconceptions of the role of Border Patrol Agents and doesn’t understand the mindset of those wanting to enter the United States through illegal means.
The case against Lonnie Swartz continues with protesters taking the streets during the trial. Art shares some thoughts on those protesting and the message it sends to those wanting to enter the country illegally.
It’s certainly seems like the management, the decision makers at DHS and Chief Provost have made promises for the Agents however most seems to be argued about facial hair and the type of boots agents can wear. When do the Retention Bonus’s and Leave take concern for those at the Top for those boots on the ground doing the work of the Border Patrol. Art shares some scary amounts of money spent on foreign aid to countries South of the Border, a waste of money that could be spread out to Border Patrol Agents for the work they do 24/7. Art gives us his best Movie Critic impression with a recommendation for Venom. A Shout out to those agents in the San Diego station.
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