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rachel1

(538 posts)
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:10 PM Aug 2012

'Fuk Obama' Bumper Sticker

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"An Army veteran who painted "Obama Fuk Off" in large letters on his truck was questioned by Wisconsin cops after police dispatchers received a complaint that the profane message was inappropriate "for kids in the area." The anti-Obama sentiment was spotted last week on Dennis Hamm's pickup, according to a Racine County Sheriff's Department report...".* Ana Kasparian and John Iadarola (host of TYT University and Common Room) break it down on The Young Turks.

*Read more here from The Smoking Gun: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/obama-fuk-off-sign-587123

The Secret Service better investigate and seek any prosecution him for threatening the Commander-in-Chief.

I hope he gets some jailtime in addition to a fine and community service so that the rest of the repukes get the message.
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Response to JoePhilly (Reply #1)

JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
9. Did I say it WAS a sticker? I don't think I did.
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:26 PM
Aug 2012

The guy is clearly a NUT JOB.

I'm simply noting that many of the nut jobs display their hate for Obama openly, and yet provide no indication of who they support. Whether in finger paints, like this guy did, or with a sticker or magnet.

My guess is that their anger drives their entire thought process. And the occupant is a person to be considered crazy and potentially dangerous.

 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
11. The OP said it was a sticker
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:30 PM
Aug 2012

And you have a good point, I see much more anti-Obama sentiment out there than pro-Romney/Paul/Whomever. They have lots of hate and anger but very little enthusiasm for their own nominee

kimbutgar

(21,131 posts)
3. No, a BIG ass fine for indecency should do the job
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:13 PM
Aug 2012

Sob what will the children think?? Can you imagine as a parent having to explain that paint job? I think he should lose his benefits also.

 

berni_mccoy

(23,018 posts)
5. As much as I don't like the message, it's protected free speech. It may still violate
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:16 PM
Aug 2012

local obscenity laws though. I don't think this is a "threat" that the SS would investigate.

jehovahs own

(3 posts)
7. REALLY?
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:21 PM
Aug 2012

As a Veteran myself, I'm really upset that this MORON would disrespect not only The present President, but The Office as well. As well as being a vet, I'm a life long Dem, and as bad as it has been under Republican administrations, I could never conceive of doing something like this. Always better 2 leave your mouth closed and let others assume you're an idiot, than 2 open it and leave NO DOUBT!

Enrique

(27,461 posts)
8. i disagree with the FBI part
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:25 PM
Aug 2012

i think they might not have thought that through. If Cenk was there he would have set them straight.

 

4th law of robotics

(6,801 posts)
13. "fuk off" isn't a threat
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:36 PM
Aug 2012

and it isn't worth the time of the Secret Service (they have real problems to address.

Childish? Sure. Uncivil? Yep.

A real threat to the safety of the POTUS? Not at all.

And seriously, jail time for controversial political speech?

I remember "fuck bush" signs and quick google search shows that I'm not making that up. You really don't want to start that precedent.

 

bongbong

(5,436 posts)
14. Another one
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:40 PM
Aug 2012

Another low-income (judging from the rusty bumper and the age of the truck), low-IQ chicken voting for Colonel Sanders.

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)
15. Unpleasant but not actionable.
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 04:41 PM
Aug 2012

We really don't want to suppress political speech, no matter how offensive. Think about it.

 

magic59

(429 posts)
20. Its not a threat but they do have profanity laws that might take offense
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 09:13 PM
Aug 2012

Why would a vet, and many do, support a party that goes to war at the drop off a dime and then cut back on veteran support.
Maybe its FOX news blaring on all the base TV's.

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