Lt. Gov. Dewhurst & Atty. Gen. Greg Abbott Consider Charges Against Student Who Led Eyes of Texas

[JoethePleb]

Source: Burnt Orange Report

Leigh Larson the leader and organizer for College Kids For Wendy also volunteered for Wendy Davis' most recent campaign, now she is becoming, like Martha Northington, one of the many faces of this movement. She has received a lot of plaudits for leading the "Eyes of Texas" in the Capitol Rotunda but now Lt. Governor David Dewhurst may have his eyes on her. She has received notice from an attorney, Lee Henderson with the ACLU, that the Lt. Governor and Attorney General Greg Abbott may be considering pressing charges on her for "disturbing the peace" and "inciting a riot"...

Read more: http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/13720/lt-gov-dewhurst-atty-gen-greg-abbott-consider-charges-against-student-who-led-eyes-of-texas

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[Fantastic Anarchist]

1. Unfuckingbelievable.

[maindawg]

2. Dewhurst did willfully break the law

but I appreciate his effort at keeping the left motivated and exited to vote. Should be a landslide.

[DFW]

3. So much for being "anti-kommanists."

The Republicans are becoming more and more like the worst the Soviet Union under Stalin ever had to offer.

Dissent is a felony, and free speech is a misdemeanor only if it's as a first offense.

[Gothmog]

4. The teabaggers are coming to the rally on Monday

The teabaggers are coming to the rally on Monday http://juanitajean.com/2013/06/29/oh-my-goodness/ I have heard from a friend who is attending that the teabaggers are discussing their second amendment remedies. Actions like this by Abbott and Dewhurst will add to the possibility of violence

[n2doc]

7. All three of them?

Watch them waddle, red faced, up the stairs half way and stop.

[Redford]

10. well, we do not want to stir the hive

they had a special meeting at the church here in town on Thursday and there was not a parking place to be had.

[busterbrown]

27. Are you asking them to stand down?

Those days are over.. I’ve confronted tea bags a few times and they ain't nothing to be fraid about!!!!

Incidentally, I though teabaggers were against govt. intervention? Intrusion and freedom and all that other crap... Hate govt. except when govt. leaders are homophobic,xenophobic,racists and anti-woman.
Then govt. is just dandy to them..

[meow2u3]

16. They must be threatening to use "2nd Amendment remedies" on Democrats

who don't like the Republicans' dictatorial rule.

[freshwest]

47. I'm sure they'll be riding in the buses in this video to Austin.

They are going nationwide, so those who stand with the women of Texas and the nation need to be ready for a well-paid and armed army trying to knock them down.

[UTUSN]

5. R#4 & K n/t

[thelordofhell]

6. Last thing I heard.....altering state Senate records is a Felony

Where's the charges on Dewhurst???

[nineteen50]

8. Sounds to me as if

the Lt. Gov. shite himself in fear and is trying to redirect the attention away from his stanking self.

[hobbit709]

9. I'd counter with a charge of "Falsifying official state documents"

PLEASE put me on her jury.

[SoapBox]

11. Talk about suppression of FREE SPEECH!

These Domestic Terrorists (Dewhurst and Abbott) want to rule the Empire (Texass and the U.S.) with an iron fist!

Period.

[indepat]

12. What part of the concept of free speech do fucktards not

understand?

[Posteritatis]

14. The part where it applies to people who aren't them. (nt)

[struggle4progress]

13. College student prosecuted for singing alma mater

Overcome with pride as another fine session of the Texas legislature came to an end, Leigh Larson spontaneously began to sing the song of her alma mater

Unfortunately for Larson, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst is not a fan of the University of Texas: he attended the University of Arizona

Hearing "The Eyes of Texas" apparently has rekindled Dewhurst's own long-dormant school pride, and he is now pushing the state to prosecute Larson for inciting a riot ...

http://www.1112.net/lastpage.html

[okaawhatever]

26. Inciting a pu$$y riot? nt

[Rain Mcloud]

15. Yet another failed attempt by the GOP to pander the evangelical morons.

As the big tent fills with effluvia.
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[mbperrin]

17. I'm an Aggie, and I demand to sing "The Eyes of Texas", the Aggie War Hymn, or "The Yellow Rose of

Texas", or "Texas Our Texas" at any time, at any place, unhindered by DewNazis!

The DooBoy is really starting to play with matches here. We surely must have an attorney or two here on DU who can advise us how to go about seeking indictment and prosecution for altering an official government document.

Preventing the people of Texas from sitting in their OWN gallery seats? Senators hiding out and then rushing in for a vote? What kinds of cowards are these? They're damn sure unworthy to claim the proud title of Texans! They're about to find out that real Texans tip their hat to no one.

[Coyotl]

18. TimeStampGate - Felonious Conspiracy by Texas Republicans was led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dewhurst

TimeStampGate - Felonious Conspiracy by Texas Republicans was led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dewhurst
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023111696

The evidence of the crime is irrefutable and two criminal counts apply because two vote records were altered.
That this rises to a Texas Jail Felony seems certain given the statutes (see below).

Reading posts and news following Sen. Wendy Davis' successful filibuster reveals a conspiracy led by Texas Lt. Gov. Dewhurst.
The obvious implication is the end of his political career. At the least, his resignation should be sought immediately.

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[SunSeeker]

49. Love Leticia! Her dad had just died in a car accident and she still came to the filibuster. nt

[okaawhatever]

19. He got a call from Walker with instructions onhow to put down a first amendment rebellion. Remember

how they targeted "song leaders" for arrest?

[freshwest]

48. All ALEC, all Koch, across the country. Does anyone see the danger we're in on the ground?

[okaawhatever]

56. No and with the bought and paid for press, do you think they'll find out? It will take individuals

carrying the message. I saw a tweet from someone who is in Texas and they had 500 volunteers on the ground today registering voters. When enough people get involved, the press won't be able to ignore it. Then we will see a change. I'm volunteering to help register voters. The challenge will be more than registering to vote, these are people who will need to be getting i.d.'s so i'm starting now.

[freshwest]

57. Thanks for making it happen! Those who don't believe in change, won't change anything. Kudoes to TX.

Are you bilingual, by any chance?

Hispanics need to have their voices heard, loud and clear, on this issue and many others. Hoping for volunteers to reach all Texans and turn back the Koch brothers funded Tea Party at the ballot.

You are giving the whole nation hope. If Texas can sweep back the polluted tide of corporatism, anyone can.

[okaawhatever]

58. Funny you should mention bi-lingual. I just started studying it. I am ot in Texas, i'm in Tennessee

and that is where i'll be registering voters. There is a town with a heavy Hispanic population i'll be participating in. I'm older and have gone back to school, so next summer I will be looking at going to a state where my volunteering will make a difference. My district is too gerrymandered for a democrat until 2020.

[freshwest]

59. Well, TN needs you, too. And let us know how it goes. I'm sure bagger media rules there.

[mountain grammy]

20. "The Eyes of Texas are upon you" brought tears to my eyes. Way to go, Texas women!

The spirits of Ann Richards, Barbara Jordan and Molly Ivins are smiling.

[Tx4obama]

21. Dewhurst is ORGANIZING the pro-lifers for the special session that starts Monday...

-snip-

Dewhurst says he’s prepared for the next attempt to derail the legislature. “I expect some demonstrations,” he said. Texas does have an open-meetings policy, but he can determine — at least in the Senate, where he presides — whether a threat to public safety exists. If visitors attempt another demonstration, “I’m going to clear the gallery.” In lieu of access to the Senate, Dewhurst will set up a closed-circuit video feed to committee rooms to those interested in observing rather than demonstrating. “We’re all for openness and transparency,” Dewhurst said, “but if you’re having a demonstration which is going to impede the legislature from moving forward, I’m perfectly at ease with clearing the gallery with our state police.”

Dewhurst plans to combat the media coverage with grassroots support on Twitter and other social media. He will ask pro-life supporters to use #Stand4Life hashtag while the Texas legislature is in session. He reviewed the possible timing of the bill, which has to start from scratch in both chambers because of the new special session, although the specific timing may prove somewhat different. Either way, Dewhurst pledges that he will pass the ban on late-term abortions and require abortionists to meet the same standards as all other ambulatory surgical centers meet in Texas. “I’m a strong believer in values.”

-snip-

http://hotair.com/archives/2013/06/28/dewhurst-ill-pass-the-late-term-abortion-ban-and-take-action-against-those-who-incited-demonstration/

[Doctor_J]

43. A crimson red bloodbath

might be just what is needed to rally the sane folks against the Repukes. Some time soon we'll have our Fort Sumter moment. Hopefully the real Americans will stand up instead of cowering and slinking off.

[sheshe2]

45. What a lying ass he is Tx!

Texas does have an open-meetings policy, but he can determine — at least in the Senate, where he presides — whether a threat to public safety exists.

The only threat to public safety would be the repugs pushing this law through!

“We’re all for openness and transparency,” Dewhurst said,

And for open and transparent!!! They changed the frigging time stamp on the bill!!! It was recorded and photographed!

[mbperrin]

55. Well sure, organizing his base for social media is easy - all he has to do is call both of them

and they can get their junior high kids to show them how to set up an account!

[DRoseDARs]

22. If protestors did a Citizens' Arrest of Dewhurst for his felony, how many would be shot dead?

"Heavy-handed" is apparently his m.o.

[Gman]

23. Ummm... Just WHO will prosecute??

The Democratic Travis County DA??? Tell Dewhurst and Abbot to kiss your ass. What? The Texas AG is going to try to prosecute a misdemeanor?? The guy is a legal idiot anyway. If you see his ads on FB it's clear he doesn't understand law.

[struggle4progress]

24. Longhorns! it's time to write outraged letters! Here's a sample

The Honorable Greg Abbott
Office of the Attorney General
PO Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711-2548

Dear Honorable Greg:

I can barely find words to express the profound shock and dismay I felt upon learning that the Lieutenant Governor of the Great State of Texas plans to prosecute those who sing "The Eyes of Texas" as criminals.

I had forgiven the Lieutenant Governor for choosing the University of Arizona over the most excellent University of Texas when he was younger and less wise, because I believed we should overlook childish mistakes.

But it now seems clear that he has been unable to set aside his earlier unpatriotic allegiances and is intent on misusing his office to undermine everything that Bevo stands for.

If singing "The Eyes of Texas" is a crime, I too am a criminal!

Shame on the Lieutenant Governor!

Hook em, horns!

(name)

cc:
[email protected]

[Faygo Kid]

25. I've been a tourist to San Antonio and Austin. I've spent my last dime in Texas.

I've had it. And if you think their voter ID requirements are the last you have heard of disenfranchising voters, think again.

Had my fill of Texas. As we move towards Gettysburg, I remind Texas that my home state of Michigan kicked their arse.

[Link Speed]

28. As a Native Son, that rendition brought tears to my eyes.

Fuck Abbott and Dewhurst with a Handy Billy.

[PatrynXX]

29. What riot?

Rush has done this 900 times over he's never been charged. What riot?? I didn't see a riot. I did see someone saying Wendy did a three strikes your out and people felt that was in error. No riot. Trumped up charges. Let the people speak. not with firebombs either

[cantbeserious]

30. The Communist Republic Of Texas - With Commissars Perry And Dewhurst At The Helm

eom

[Botany]

31. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

[Faryn Balyncd]

32. While ignoring the felons who altered the time cards.

[struggle4progress]

33. Lt Gov David Dewhurst decides against arresting Texas media

By Wayne Slater
8:58 am on June 29, 2013

... Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Saturday that there was no reason to go after reporters for helping to incite opponents of a controversial anti-abortion bill ...

http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/06/will-lt-gov-dewhurst-have-texas-media-arrested.html/

[Rebellious Republican]

34. Good, hope he does bring legal action, that should bring the date and time stamp tampering...

to the forefront. What a Moran!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

35. What "disturbed the peace" was the War on Women.

[NBachers]

36. Leigh Larson for Lieutenant Governor of Texas

[sulphurdunn]

37. The wheels are coming off

the right wing bus as it becomes increasingly hysterical, anti-democratic and dangerous. It just needs a little shove to steer it over the political cliff it has created for itself and back to the wreckage it was before the corporate election of Ronald Reagan.

[Doctor_J]

39. No they aren't.

It's getting stronger and stronger. Attitudes like yours are how we got so far down the road to fascism. If I had a dollar for every time I head/read "they've gone too far - people will fight back now", I'd have enough money to move to a civilized country

[sulphurdunn]

53. We're not going down the road to fascism.

We're already there and have been since at least the end of the Cold War and probably the end of WWII. Gun nuts and teabaggers, fueled by religious fervor and financed by accumulated wealth have always existed here in one form or another. What I meant to say was this latest manifestation of big money's culture creature has become more a liability to the power elite than an asset. They don't need them anymore than Hitler finally needed his Brown Shirts. What you need to worry about is what will replace them.

[Doctor_J]

38. Why haven't they been impeached yet?

They forged the time stamp on the filibuster vote document. They could go to jail.

[Jack Rabbit]

41. Most members of the state legislature are Republicans

. . . and every bit as crooked as they are.

[Major Hogwash]

40. Dewhurst broke the law --- arrest that cork soaker!!!

I don't see how he is still walking around a free man today!!

[Jack Rabbit]

42. I thought it was Koch Snorter

$$

[Major Hogwash]

44. Hahaha!!!!! Yeah, some of that, too.

Probably more than we think!

[marble falls]

46. Jeez, the right wing in this state sings "Eyes of Texas" at the drop of a hatand they want to bust..

someone over it. "Gen" Abbott (as he refers to himself and insists others do too) is a grade A tool.

[area51]

50. The mofos

illegally tampered with the timestamps on when they started to vote, and they're trying to go after someone for singing "The Eyes of Texas"?

[Quantess]

51. Wow. (no text)

K & R

[tanyev]

52. He's just itching to throw more people in jail.

I guess that's the only thing that soothes a Republican hissy-fit.

[socialist_n_TN]

54. Well it's got to be a personal decision, BUT North Carolina.......

has shown a blueprint on civil disobedience. But it's got to be up to the sane version of the Texas citizenry.

[Coyotl]

60. Perry to Dewhurst: "I asked you to play Doctor, not to doctor public records."

[SwissTony]

61. Where the heck is the riot? What peace is being disturbed?

I see lots of smiles and hands in the air. Happy people, not rioters.

The camera work is a bit dizzying, but I doubt that's a crime.

I believe altering the time stamp on a government document is.