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El_Johns

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47. That Christie is using PR tactics to position himself as a "tough bully" is incredibly depressing

Sun Jan 12, 2014, 03:16 PM

Jan 2014

to me. First because I would have never imagined that "bully" would be so popular of an image, & second because it highlights how much our public space is dominated by sheer fantasy, image making & manipulation.

This is not a democracy.

I'll add a third: if Christie had such a developed program for doing this, it tells me lots of other politicians do as well, AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT.

And a fourth: if Christie & his staff are willing to harm the public in furtherance of their own ends, it tells me other politicians do the same, AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT.

What a pile of stinking corruption.

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WNYC: More New Jersey Mayors Say They Think They Were Punished For Not Playing Along w/ Christie [View all] Hissyspit Jan 2014 OP

I smell a massive investigation coming. Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #1

Christie is a classic bully and partisan as hell. democratisphere Jan 2014 #2

It might not be illegal just unethical. I believe it happens in lots of states. mucifer Jan 2014 #3

Belies the "I am not a Bully" statement, though. Cha Jan 2014 #12

"I am not a crook, I am not a witch, I am not a bully..." marions ghost Jan 2014 #38

My, the list is growing. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2014 #4

Christie's ProSense Jan 2014 #5

That's the funny thing.. because he seemed to take pride in being known as a bully. nt TheBlackAdder Jan 2014 #7

But, now.. it's all.. "I am Not a Bully." Ha. Cha Jan 2014 #14

Pride? He Actively Cultivates the Image! Laxman Jan 2014 #19

So that was fixed? The guy in the blue shirt is a ringer? El_Johns Jan 2014 #44

Apparently, he and his staff actively cultivate that image and work at publicizing it. enough Jan 2014 #25

That is so awfully creepy. There are so many people in the US who admire - bullies? El_Johns Jan 2014 #45

It Sure Looks That Way... Laxman Jan 2014 #46

That Christie is using PR tactics to position himself as a "tough bully" is incredibly depressing El_Johns Jan 2014 #47

This is like a serial sex abuser. Once it comes out, the victims slowly come forward. TheBlackAdder Jan 2014 #6

It's like the mafia LiberalElite Jan 2014 #20

I didn't nickname him "Governor Soprano" rocktivity Jan 2014 #23

The fear factor is broken. jsr Jan 2014 #43

As people lose their fear of Christie, we will see more such reports Gothmog Jan 2014 #8

Zactly. Cha Jan 2014 #15

At some point, there will be a rush to make complaints Gothmog Jan 2014 #21

" (b) if Christie did not abuse you, then you were doing something wrong." Cha Jan 2014 #37

During Watergate, it was a honor to on Nixon's enemies list Gothmog Jan 2014 #39

I bet! And, now.. those Dem Mayors who stood firm Cha Jan 2014 #40

You Are Correct Sir! Laxman Jan 2014 #27

Awesome! SunSeeker Jan 2014 #33

I agree. Dawson Leery Jan 2014 #28

Nicknamed him "Governor Soprano" rocktivity Jan 2014 #52

I think that is exactly right. truebluegreen Jan 2014 #36

Why the heck does Christie feel entitled to endorsements from Democrats? treestar Jan 2014 #9

he was going for the "bipartisan support" meme. just didn't plan on the bullying/ extortion one. bettyellen Jan 2014 #13

Yes, I would think true bipartisanship treestar Jan 2014 #16

And why would Democrats support him? imo real Democrats wouldn't. polichick Jan 2014 #26

Trust in the NJ Governorship Shankapotomus Jan 2014 #10

Just as we Suspected! Christie is sooooooo Cha Jan 2014 #11

Hoboken was devastated by Sandy, and it's very densely populated area. but of course he bettyellen Jan 2014 #17

didn't the Fort Lee mayor say something about investigating where the Sandy money went? CatWoman Jan 2014 #18

This sounds very much like politics as usual in DC justiceischeap Jan 2014 #22

The Mayor of Seaside Park didn't endorse Christie. ProgressSaves Jan 2014 #24

Oh oh. Im not going to say what Im thinking SummerSnow Jan 2014 #29

Arson? bettyellen Jan 2014 #35

I thought it before I posted the article. Hissyspit Jan 2014 #42

Called it! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #30

What a petty and vindictive asshole. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #31

"Nice little city you got here, Mayor. Hate to see something happen to it." nt SunSeeker Jan 2014 #32

Drip drip drip. nt BumRushDaShow Jan 2014 #34

"I'm Not a Bully" jsr Jan 2014 #41

Josh Marshall: Following the Money on Bridgegate ProSense Jan 2014 #48

Kick nt Hissyspit Jan 2014 #49

Christy Revealed alfredo Jan 2014 #50

Nazi thuggishness plays well with the base. Turbineguy Jan 2014 #51

Rachel had the e-mails from one of these mayors on her show last night Gothmog Jan 2014 #53

K&R. (nt) Kurovski Jan 2014 #54