ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 23, 2017 12:22pm
QuakerOats;1854563 wrote:
Yeah, I was just thinking, replace Trump with Obama and you have Belly.Heretic;1854568 wrote:I gave it three Bellies since it reminded me so much of him the last eight years.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
May 25, 2017 6:18am
Apparently, the GOP is transforming into the WWE:
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Spock
Posts: 2,853
May 25, 2017 11:23am
would vote
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
May 25, 2017 12:06pm
another media beat-down
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 25, 2017 12:44pm
Good to know we are back in the times of the 19th century where violence is acceptable.
What next, a Senator clubbing another one in the head with a cane?
Or, can someone knock the shit out of Hannity now? Is that allowed?
What next, a Senator clubbing another one in the head with a cane?
Or, can someone knock the shit out of Hannity now? Is that allowed?
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
May 25, 2017 12:52pm
Frankly, political throwdowns would probably be equally entertaining and less sad when compared to the current state of affairs.ptown_trojans_1;1855082 wrote:Good to know we are back in the times of the 19th century where violence is acceptable.
What next, a Senator clubbing another one in the head with a cane?
Or, can someone knock the shit out of Hannity now? Is that allowed?
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
May 25, 2017 12:56pm
We need some of this in our country.O-Trap;1855084 wrote:Frankly, political throwdowns would probably be equally entertaining and less sad when compared to the current state of affairs.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
May 25, 2017 1:05pm
How interesting that a political nobody knocks down a journalistic nobody and the media is all over it, but the former chair of the DNC threatens a chief of police for not returning a computer of an IT staffer that's evidence in a criminal case, crickets.
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/24/wasserman-schultz-threatened-police-chief-for-gathering-evidence-on-her-it-staffers-alleged-crimes/
MEMES!!!!
http://dailycaller.com/2017/05/24/wasserman-schultz-threatened-police-chief-for-gathering-evidence-on-her-it-staffers-alleged-crimes/
MEMES!!!!
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
May 25, 2017 1:46pm
I think the media guy brought it on himself.
There are a lot more of them that need their ass kicked too. Of course, there are a shitload of politicians and bureaucrats who need their ass kicked as well.
There are a lot more of them that need their ass kicked too. Of course, there are a shitload of politicians and bureaucrats who need their ass kicked as well.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 25, 2017 1:48pm
That's true. Quite audacious of him to ask a guy running for public offense a question related to policies that he'd, in theory, have to opine upon in an official role.QuakerOats;1855095 wrote:I think the media guy brought it on himself.
There are a lot more of them that need their ass kicked too. Of course, there are a shitload of politicians and bureaucrats who need their ass kicked as well.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
May 25, 2017 1:57pm
LOL. Big surprise that you're fine with physically assaulting someone who was simply doing his job. After all, sexual assault is A-OK, too.QuakerOats;1855095 wrote:I think the media guy brought it on himself.
There are a lot more of them that need their ass kicked too. Of course, there are a shitload of politicians and bureaucrats who need their ass kicked as well.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 25, 2017 2:04pm
Yeah, violence is cool. Manners and civility be damned.
Making America Great again one take down at a time.
Good to know I can now go to a town hall and take down my Congressman if they are not answering my question.
Can we go back to duels why we are at it?
Making America Great again one take down at a time.
Good to know I can now go to a town hall and take down my Congressman if they are not answering my question.
Can we go back to duels why we are at it?
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
May 25, 2017 2:12pm
This would be awesome.ptown_trojans_1;1855100 wrote:Can we go back to duels why we are at it?
Joking aside does any video of this exist. I have seen reporters at times very aggressively shove shit in people faces while asking questions. I am guessing that "body slamming" is probably not quite an accurate description of what a 56 year old man did to this journalist.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
May 25, 2017 2:17pm
There is audio, and it completely contradicts the statement that Gianforte's campaign released. So not only did he assault someone, he then tried to lie about it.majorspark;1855101 wrote:This would be awesome.
Joking aside does any video of this exist. I have seen reporters at times very aggressively shove shit in people faces while asking questions. I am guessing that "body slamming" is probably not quite an accurate description of what a 56 year old man did to this journalist.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/24/republican-candidate-in-montana-race-body-slams-reporter-prompting-police-investigation/?utm_term=.fca69c4cc9e5
There were Fox News reporters in the room who backed up Ben Jacobs' story.
In an article published Wednesday night, Fox News reporter Alicia Acuna wrote that Gianforte punched Jacobs after pulling him down.
“Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground behind him,” Acuna wrote. “At no point did any of us who witnessed this assault see Jacobs show any form of physical aggression toward Gianforte.”
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
May 25, 2017 2:24pm
I first heard this around 6am when I was getting ready for work. From what the news said, the reporter shoved a voice recorder into the guy's face, wouldn't take it away after being told to ask him later or to ask "Shane" (who I guess was his publicist or some such), continued asking the question and wouldn't step away. That's when things got ugly.
My thoughts:
1.) That guy obviously has lost the seat he was working for. Rightfully so. A person who is asking for a seat of power needs to show some sort of refinement, self-control and steadiness of mind. This guy couldn't do it and lost control of himself. I wouldn't want somebody like that taking part in controlling matters for me. It wouldn't have bothered me if he told the reporter to "back the fuck off" and be crude. That wouldn't bother me in the way that physically attacking the reporter does.
2.) This reporter, and all others like him, need to take the time and present themselves in a professional manner. They do not have the automatic right to act like paparazzi thugs just because they want a good scoop. I realize that the press are often in a jam for time and space and because of that... are often unable to get the direct quotes that they would like. However, they should still have a professional bearing about themselves that commands respect and gives respect to the potential interviewee.
This reporter, Jacobs, doesn't lend his profession any credit.
My thoughts:
1.) That guy obviously has lost the seat he was working for. Rightfully so. A person who is asking for a seat of power needs to show some sort of refinement, self-control and steadiness of mind. This guy couldn't do it and lost control of himself. I wouldn't want somebody like that taking part in controlling matters for me. It wouldn't have bothered me if he told the reporter to "back the fuck off" and be crude. That wouldn't bother me in the way that physically attacking the reporter does.
2.) This reporter, and all others like him, need to take the time and present themselves in a professional manner. They do not have the automatic right to act like paparazzi thugs just because they want a good scoop. I realize that the press are often in a jam for time and space and because of that... are often unable to get the direct quotes that they would like. However, they should still have a professional bearing about themselves that commands respect and gives respect to the potential interviewee.
This reporter, Jacobs, doesn't lend his profession any credit.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
May 25, 2017 2:25pm
Put it up on PPV!ptown_trojans_1;1855100 wrote:Yeah, violence is cool. Manners and civility be damned.
Making America Great again one take down at a time.
Good to know I can now go to a town hall and take down my Congressman if they are not answering my question.
Can we go back to duels why we are at it?
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
May 25, 2017 2:25pm
I have a feeling Jesse Ventura is feeling more at home with political office than in years prior.Heretic;1855096 wrote:That's true. Quite audacious of him to ask a guy running for public offense a question related to policies that he'd, in theory, have to opine upon in an official role.
I know this is terrible, but sometimes, having one less politician doesn't seem like that bad a deal.ptown_trojans_1;1855100 wrote:Can we go back to duels why we are at it?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 25, 2017 2:34pm
No surprise the GOP/Fox News contingent is defending assault.
The GOP continues to support sexual and physical assault through their representatives. Amazing.
The GOP continues to support sexual and physical assault through their representatives. Amazing.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
May 25, 2017 2:39pm
If that is the case I am guessing he does not contest the charge to avoid any trial.Fab4Runner;1855103 wrote:There is audio, and it completely contradicts the statement that Gianforte's campaign released. So not only did he assault someone, he then tried to lie about it.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/24/republican-candidate-in-montana-race-body-slams-reporter-prompting-police-investigation/?utm_term=.fca69c4cc9e5
There were Fox News reporters in the room who backed up Ben Jacobs' story.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
May 25, 2017 2:40pm
Meanwhile, in Florida ...
Dr Winston O'Boogie
Posts: 1,799
May 25, 2017 2:56pm
Yeah, plus this candidate looks like he'd be really great under the pressure of leadership.QuakerOats;1855095 wrote:I think the media guy brought it on himself.
There are a lot more of them that need their ass kicked too. Of course, there are a shitload of politicians and bureaucrats who need their ass kicked as well.
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
May 25, 2017 3:13pm
Fab4Runner;1855103 wrote:There is audio, and it completely contradicts the statement that Gianforte's campaign released. So not only did he assault someone, he then tried to lie about it.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/05/24/republican-candidate-in-montana-race-body-slams-reporter-prompting-police-investigation/?utm_term=.fca69c4cc9e5
There were Fox News reporters in the room who backed up Ben Jacobs' story.
Except the audio was edited, and the Fox reporter recanted her story today.
Jacobs grabbed Gianforte's wrist and ultimately it resulted in both hitting the deck. I think once you touch someone, either grabbing them or pushing your mic into them, then you can probably expect push back,
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
May 25, 2017 3:15pm
Meanwhile, cops are being shot and killed, and the left-wing media is completely silent.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 25, 2017 5:06pm
Memes
Dr Winston O'Boogie
Posts: 1,799
May 25, 2017 5:24pm
1. Has nothing to do with the pol in MontanaQuakerOats;1855120 wrote:Meanwhile, cops are being shot and killed, and the left-wing media is completely silent.
2. I have yet to see any media "stay silent" on a cop killed in the line of duty.
Carry on