Republican lawmaker vows to run over protesters who block highways
Source: Think Progress
In the wake of heated protests in St. Louis following the acquittal of the cop who killed Anthony Lamar Smith, a self-described Christian lawmaker from Pennsylvania endorsed running over protesters who block roads.
While sharing a news story about the St. Louis protests, Pennsylvania Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R) tweeted that [i)f anyone EVER tries to stop my car on a highway with negative intentions
I will not stop under any conditions.
In subsequent tweets, Bernstine called protesters thugs and snowflakes and vowed he wont be assaulted in the name of free speech.'
Bernstine dismissed replies pointing out that the tactic he is endorsing was recently used by an alleged neo-Nazi to murder a woman during a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in addition to militant groups like ISIS.
Read more: https://thinkprogress.org/aaron-bernstine-pennsylvania-protesters-highways-8da527bc0a49/
dhill926
(16,355 posts)exactly what jesus would do.....right? Asshole....
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)and could get away with this, I hope there is a person in the group who is a good shot!!
Orrex
(63,224 posts)If I vowed to run over any self-described Christian lawmakers who block economic recovery, how long before cops showed up to chat with me about it?
mpcamb
(2,875 posts)Let's get ahead of the issue for once and bounce his worthless ass in jail!
turbinetree
(24,720 posts)you forget asshole that driving is a privilege and not a right and to intentionally say that you will run someone over means that you conscientiously have decide to commit not only manslaughter , but can be charged with the intent to commit murder.....................so fuck you, and it just has to be asked how and why did you get into office, you belong in a strait jacket.......................
Bayard
(22,149 posts)Can you say, "Charlottesville"? That did not end well for anybody.
hunter
(38,327 posts)... and maybe his driver's licence should be suspended, and his car insurance canceled.
I'll bet he's got a gun too.
People like this are dangerous.
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)I'm pretty sure Germany wouldn't want them, so I'm not sure where. Perhaps Gruinard Island.
gopiscrap
(23,765 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)just like North Korea.
UpInArms
(51,284 posts)announced his deadly intentions
asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)chit...so what does AB do - he slings chit...
He has a video of firearms training at this link...on his farm..bet he likes his farm welfare we pay for too..he was just elected to represent district 10 PA..2016....
Bernstine loves his family, his farm and his guns, and makes no bones about it. When hes not in Harrisburg or doing government business at home, on his farm is usually where youll find him....
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/08/23/rep-aaron-bernstine-home-vandalism/
Come on Harrisburg PA - you can do bettah than this -
Judi Lynn
(160,623 posts)Anyone there to do him harm might laugh him/herself to death!
maxrandb
(15,355 posts)Because when sane people take back our country, these fuckers need to be prosecuted and thrown under the jail.
lark
(23,156 posts)And husband would win in court because it was self defense.
bucolic_frolic
(43,287 posts)no one will believe him if he has a genuine accident
and since he has threatened bodily harm, they should pull his license
Walking (or driving) time bombs should not be in possession of their preferred instruments for homicide
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,040 posts)Ligyron
(7,639 posts)But then logic was never their strong suit.
Gore1FL
(21,151 posts)At least in the eyes of Stockley's judge.
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)and if hits any body with his car in the future, it will be attempted murder and if some one should die, then its premeditated murder....in Missouri they still have death penalty right?
irisblue
(33,023 posts)He drives to Missouri, to attend a protest,that would seem to speak to intent.
Impeach Trump
(93 posts)He's an embarrassment to America.
Bengus81
(6,932 posts)back in the "summer of mercy" days should be ok??
not fooled
(5,801 posts)that's saving babies for jeebus. And we all know IOKIYAR.
Good point you raise. To which they have no credible rebuttal.
Marthe48
(17,021 posts)They're bullies and they're lumbering beasts
heaven05
(18,124 posts)and severe injuries in 19-21 others is warning enough....these confederates WILL try to kill you...watch your ass.... .Just one racist did that damage...
Iggo
(47,565 posts)That's who they are.
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)bluestarone
(17,030 posts)what if someone stated the exact same sentence naming trump instead of protesters
HAB911
(8,914 posts)truthisfreedom
(23,155 posts)It's the rethug way.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)It used to be a nice state.
DeminPennswoods
(15,290 posts)from where I do. He represents a portion of my zip code, but my township was gerrymandered out (into a very, very safe GOP seat) back in 2010-12. His district was drawn to elect a Dem, but the last Dem who held it, Jarrett Gibbons, was a conservadem who did little to help his Dem and minority constituents. Last election, he lost because of it.
Bernstine's house was vandalized not too long ago and he made a big deal out owning a gun and knowing how to use it. He's obviously an a$$ with anger issues, but he has done one good thing and that's co-sponsor a bill to end partisan gerrymandering and replacing it with a citizen's commission.
Oneironaut
(5,524 posts)Pro-tip: Don't say you're going to kill people on public record.
forgotmylogin
(7,530 posts)Put him on the "no drive" list.
Bob Loblaw
(1,900 posts)I'd cancel his ass for cause. It's much more difficult and expensive to get insurance after being cancelled.
jpak
(41,759 posts)DeminPennswoods
(15,290 posts)There's only 1 comment, but it's hilarious:
name Sep 16, 2017 5:29pm
Do we have roving bands of anarchic Highwaymen looking to commandeer cars on the roads behind Ellwood???? I guess tweeting about this beats working to finally wrap the budget, eh, Bernstine?