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SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
Tue Aug 16, 2022, 07:25 PM Aug 2022

New Mexico GOP Outraged At Breaking Bad Statues

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are forever enshrined in bronze in the city of Albuquerque -- something conservatives there are up in arms about, claiming the statues glorify meth.

Late last month, Mayor Tim Keller unveiled 2 statues to honor the 'Breaking Bad' stars -- they're now on display at the Albuquerque Convention Center -- after a ceremony where BC and AP were actually on hand to pose with their metal counterparts.

It was a kitschy, fun thing that seemed fairly innocent -- as a shout-out to the actors and show for putting a spotlight on their city and state -- but now, some Republicans in the state are fuming over the honor.

Conservative radio host Eddy Aragon and state representative Rod Montoya say the statues send the wrong message about who should be glorified in the community.

https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/16/breaking-bad-statues-bryan-cranston-aaron-paul-gop-outrage-meth-drugs/


Not much exciting happens in NM, so gotta be Outraged about something.

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