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Saviolo

(3,282 posts)
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:11 PM Nov 2016

‘Deplorable’ suspect draws blood from poll worker by hiding box cutter blades in Trump-Pence sign

Source: RawStory

An election worker in Plano, Texas was reportedly injured by box cutter blades that were hidden in a Trump-Pence campaign sign.

According to KTVT, the sign was placed where the suspect knew that poll workers would have to remove it. And after a precinct official ordered the sign taken down, a volunteer was sliced open by the hidden box cutter blades. The blades drew blood but luckily the cuts were not serious.

County Democratic campaign chair Steve Spainhouer told KTVT that the incident was “deplorable.”

The Texas Rangers were reportedly investigating the incident at the request of precinct officials. Collin College said in a statement that all signs on campus were being inspected for sharp objects.

Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/deplorable-suspect-draws-blood-from-poll-worker-by-hiding-box-cutter-blades-in-trump-pence-sign/comments/#disqus



Video at link, as well.
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‘Deplorable’ suspect draws blood from poll worker by hiding box cutter blades in Trump-Pence sign (Original Post) Saviolo Nov 2016 OP
K & R for exposure of deplorables. nt SunSeeker Nov 2016 #1
wtf barbtries Nov 2016 #2
Is this why the cable news shows are so in for Trump? world wide wally Nov 2016 #3
They are in it for Trump because he brings viewers which allows them to jack up ad prices/revenue. LonePirate Nov 2016 #6
Think about it though. world wide wally Nov 2016 #9
I Have a Theory SDJay Nov 2016 #11
I like your theory. neeksgeek Nov 2016 #18
Good Lord! sunweaver Nov 2016 #4
Good post, sunweaver. brer cat Nov 2016 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author sunweaver Nov 2016 #5
Terrorism for Trump. ck4829 Nov 2016 #7
Stochastic terrorism writ large Saviolo Nov 2016 #8
Thanks for posting this article. sunweaver Nov 2016 #12
This makes them all Possible Dangers to society Tribalceltic Nov 2016 #10
What the living fuck is wrong with people? n/t DeadLetterOffice Nov 2016 #13
These mutants aren't quite people, yet! Doubtful the ever will be. n/t Judi Lynn Nov 2016 #17
feels like the violence is ratcheting up to Tuesday rurallib Nov 2016 #14
They just get uglier and uglier. Disgusting trolls. Fla Dem Nov 2016 #16
well to be fair retrowire Nov 2016 #19
This is textbook terrorism. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #20

world wide wally

(21,743 posts)
3. Is this why the cable news shows are so in for Trump?
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:19 PM
Nov 2016

Is this "class envy" because they don't have any?

Can someone explain the attraction to me? I am literally dumbfounded for the first time in my life that all the cable news is so in for Trump.

My apologies to the MSNBC hosts Rachel, Lawrence, Joy and perhaps Chris Hayes, but it is easy to see where the rest of you are.

LonePirate

(13,420 posts)
6. They are in it for Trump because he brings viewers which allows them to jack up ad prices/revenue.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:31 PM
Nov 2016

It's all about money for the cable networks.

world wide wally

(21,743 posts)
9. Think about it though.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:39 PM
Nov 2016

The election is almost over.They aren't going to rope in any NEW viewers between now and next Tuesday. They already have the horse race all of you have been using as their excuse. Yet, they are still pushing for Trump 24/7
It is beyond the ratings game now.
Any other guesses?

SDJay

(1,089 posts)
11. I Have a Theory
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:51 PM
Nov 2016

They know that HRC is going to win. They also know that the asshole repukes are going to do everything they can to make life miserable for HRC and basically every American after she's inaugurated. There will be stupid hearings, manufactured 'scandals,' most likely impeachment hearings and an assault on the Supreme Court by way of refusing to fill any vacant seats.

The MSM is setting the table for four years of negative HRC reporting. They won't make as much money doing the right thing.

neeksgeek

(1,214 posts)
18. I like your theory.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 05:54 PM
Nov 2016

It prompts me to expand the boycott of advertisers on their shows (not to mention the shows themselves). I've recently convinced my wife to join in my boycotts too!

As for this razor blade incident, i just want to remind everyone of one word: karma.

sunweaver

(75 posts)
4. Good Lord!
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:24 PM
Nov 2016

This was a deliberate attack on a poll worker - who could have been from either party. Where you let the swamp creatures out and give them some empowerment by goading them on, awful things can happen.

In civilized countries we supposed to try to act civilly, and encourage others to do the same. This sometimes needs laws, and law enforcement, because not everybody gets it.

But for years we've seen the NRA, the GOP, a LOT of public officials, and the alt-right media stoking the fires and standing back to see what happens.

And now Trump has spent the last several months fanning the flames, for no other reason than it gets him accolades from crowds of people who should be watched very, very carefully.

Yikes!

Response to Saviolo (Original post)

sunweaver

(75 posts)
12. Thanks for posting this article.
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:59 PM
Nov 2016

That is an excellent article.

And as you say - it is now "writ large." Trump's rallies give these "lone wolves" a real sense of purpose, and Trump won't have to take the blame for what anyone does.

Tribalceltic

(1,000 posts)
10. This makes them all Possible Dangers to society
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 04:50 PM
Nov 2016

Please Report all Violence and Threats of violence to authorities

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