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In reply to the discussion: Jay Townsend, GOP Spokesman: 'Let's Hurl Some Acid At Those Female Democratic Senators' [View all]lumpy
(13,704 posts)48. Yes, the American Taliban. Only way to interpret that threat. Prosecution would
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Jay Townsend, GOP Spokesman: 'Let's Hurl Some Acid At Those Female Democratic Senators' [View all]
Galraedia
May 2012
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I predict he'll be "spending more time with his family" real soon. If they'll have him that is.
bluesbassman
May 2012
#4
Only criticism? Are there no laws under which he could be prosecuted? Not one?
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#6
Yes, there are. Federal, state, and local. Any jurisdiction can act. Felony if they want.
WriteWrong
May 2012
#22
Where's Holder? Where's the First Amendment? He'll get away with it because it's words. Even if some
freshwest
Jun 2012
#75
Can't see any other interpretation. Should be charged for inciting stochastic terrorism.
freshwest
May 2012
#24
Exactly! They can't name ONE Democrat who has advocated the things the GOP does!!!
freshwest
May 2012
#41
Honest to God, could you just imagine what would happen if one of ours said that?
bupkus
May 2012
#14
If a Democrat made the "hurl acid" remark it would be on Fox "news" 24x7 for you to watch
AlinPA
May 2012
#29
You are aware that acid throwing attacks on women are an actual ongoing horror?
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2012
#62
Throwing acid in women's faces is so vile a comment it is hard to find any thing
kiranon
Jun 2012
#72
The first quote from Capuano means you should be prepared to face violence, not cause it
KamaAina
Jun 2012
#73
People throw coffee cups without intention. It's called anger (badly managed.)
WriteWrong
Jun 2012
#86
Just a matter of time before we get the lawyerly, staff-written non-apology apology
bluestateguy
May 2012
#17
Funniest thing is this guy bills himself as a "Communication specialist and coach"
JBoy
May 2012
#20
The GOP has gone crazy for sure. I suppose Hayworth stands by his remarks, she has not
AlinPA
May 2012
#26
What are the odds that someday that the right actually breaks out in violence?
Kablooie
Jun 2012
#52
He needs to be investigated for inciting violence upon elected officals..nt
and-justice-for-all
Jun 2012
#67