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SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:25 AM Jan 2021

Man photographed in Pelosi's office chair claims he's retired Memphis firefighter

https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2021/01/07/man-photographed-pelosis-office-chair-claims-hes-retired-memphis-firefighter/

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The now-viral photo shows Richard Barnett seated in the Speaker’s chair with his foot propped on her desk.

We’ve uncovered a Facebook video posted in October 2020 in which Barnett said he is a retired firefighter out of Memphis. He said he spends his time doing what he can to “protect our country.”

We interviewed Richard Barnett, co-founder of 2A NWA STAND!!!, at the Patriot Tour on October 7, 2020. copyright 2020.

Posted by Just Say No BV on Sunday, October 11, 2020
We checked with the Memphis Fire Union. They confirm the department once had a firefighter by the same name but could not confirm if it was the same man.

A bit more at link.
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Man photographed in Pelosi's office chair claims he's retired Memphis firefighter (Original Post) SheltieLover Jan 2021 OP
I bet even his mother doesn't want to admit to knowing him right about now. Chemisse Jan 2021 #1
Maybe... SheltieLover Jan 2021 #4
Who will spend the remainder of his days in prison. bullimiami Jan 2021 #2
If dump.is removed before pardons, yes SheltieLover Jan 2021 #7
He'll be doing time for that Blues Heron Jan 2021 #3
Yup SheltieLover Jan 2021 #9
He's waiting for his Pardon. Hugin Jan 2021 #13
homophobic, racist bigot plain and simple NoSheep Jan 2021 #5
Of course! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #14
They are all overly bloviated heroes of one sort or another. Hugin Jan 2021 #6
Knock, knock.... JPK Jan 2021 #8
he will be able to add to his resume, convicted felon serving 10-20 yrs beachbumbob Jan 2021 #10
Lock him up Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #11
You will rue the day that you did not stay home Zoonart Jan 2021 #12
That photograph makes my blood boil! Akacia Jan 2021 #15
Same here! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #16
I'll be glad snowybirdie Jan 2021 #17
Well I Guess If He's A Retired Memphis Fire Fighter Than... global1 Jan 2021 #18
Did you catch the subtle racial remarkavout doing when he can in the community? SheltieLover Jan 2021 #20
Why does he think we care whether he Polly Hennessey Jan 2021 #19
Clueless SheltieLover Jan 2021 #21
Trumpsters think it is funny that a terrorist was sitting in Pelosi's chair. keithbvadu2 Jan 2021 #22

Blues Heron

(5,948 posts)
3. He'll be doing time for that
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:30 AM
Jan 2021

I wonder if the thrill has worn off and been replaced by a gnawing anxiety that his freedom is about to be drastically reduced sometime soon.

Hugin

(33,222 posts)
13. He's waiting for his Pardon.
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:33 AM
Jan 2021

Checking the mail box hourly.

It's going to sting when 10 years from now, his name isn't there in mail-call day after day.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
14. Of course!
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:33 AM
Jan 2021

That's what the core of this is about.

Like a rekindling of the civil war. Many in south / confederate states believe the south won. Not joking.

Hugin

(33,222 posts)
6. They are all overly bloviated heroes of one sort or another.
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:31 AM
Jan 2021

Mostly 'vets', FD, PD, SEALS, or Rambo... According to them. Just like Trump. It's part of the right-wing disease.

JPK

(654 posts)
8. Knock, knock....
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:31 AM
Jan 2021

Sir, we are from the FBI and we would like to have a little conversation with you...downtown.

global1

(25,285 posts)
18. Well I Guess If He's A Retired Memphis Fire Fighter Than...
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:45 AM
Jan 2021

it's OK for him to storm the Capitol Bldg and invade Pelosi's office. (sarcasm)

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
20. Did you catch the subtle racial remarkavout doing when he can in the community?
Fri Jan 8, 2021, 11:49 AM
Jan 2021

This whole maga movement is like a rehashing of the civil.war, imo.

Too many in confederate states actually believe the south won. Not joking.

Thats what dump has been striking resonance with.

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