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In reply to the discussion: NJ Gov. Christie has cops haul individuals onstage at town hall meeting, berating them at length [View all]drm604
(16,230 posts)2. Were these people forcibly dragged on stage?
If so, that's assault, isn't it?
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NJ Gov. Christie has cops haul individuals onstage at town hall meeting, berating them at length [View all]
Leopolds Ghost
Apr 2012
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Oh no. I believe he was bullying people because he does bully them. I've seen him in action.
vaberella
Apr 2012
#20
A high percentage of people adore fascists: "strong leaders," etc blah blah. They don't
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#50
Again, this notion that he's wildly popular so the story can't be accurate
Leopolds Ghost
Apr 2012
#12
Well, um, but you agree he's being abusive... the posted pieces seem to be multiple sources.
Leopolds Ghost
Apr 2012
#26
To be clearer myself, I wasn't implying that you agreed with the "rude boy" mentality
Leopolds Ghost
Apr 2012
#27
Okay, I hadn't read this far down before I posted. What is the style of Jersey Boy?
freshwest
Apr 2012
#43
I've never seen the show, so I have no idea what they are like. You say Blue State, are these Dems?
freshwest
Apr 2012
#46
Some of them are, but most of them are basically libertarian conservatives and Reagan Dems
Leopolds Ghost
Apr 2012
#48
All the bully show he is doing will be on youtube and hopefully if Mittens picks him
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#9
I don't think he wants it now. I believe he is waiting for 2016. All those youtubes will
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#34
I think you are right. he is banking on that, but is bullying ill do him in, IMO.
CTyankee
Apr 2012
#35
Well I'm fat myself and he scares me to death. No I don't think he'll win in any yr. Heck I
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#36
I use to be offend about that stuff until he told people who collect government checks...
LynneSin
Apr 2012
#19
I would look into pursuing legal action against Christie and the state trooper
LiberalFighter
Apr 2012
#17
And to think Christie brags about attending over 100 Bruce Springsteen concerts
LynneSin
Apr 2012
#18
I would hope Bruce would do Obama concerts in New Jersey just to spite Gov. Tub O'shit.
CTyankee
Apr 2012
#32
I don't blame Kerry for the incident, but the reaction of most people was to laugh at the guy
Leopolds Ghost
Apr 2012
#29
Christy is really a nasty piece of work. Unlike most politicians, who at least try to either be
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#49