Don't tase me bro!

Griff · 09-19-2007, 06:44 AM

I'm not sure whether it was "blow job" or "Skull and Bones" that moved him past protected speech. Watching Kerry here makes me realize that there was only one man less fit than him to be President.

Happy Monkey · 09-19-2007, 10:30 AM

The cops and the kid were asses, but I'm not sure what Kerry could have done. He tried to tell the cops that he was willing to answer the question.

Shawnee123 · 09-19-2007, 10:37 AM

That was my take, too, HM.

skysidhe · 09-19-2007, 10:39 AM

Why didn't those cops just take him out of the room?

Cops are so trigger happy these days

Griff · 09-19-2007, 10:40 AM

To me, Kerry sounds very disconnected/ineffective.

skysidhe · 09-19-2007, 11:01 AM

ok I get what your saying Griff. He could have said, "stop that please" or "leave that young man alone" in a strong voice. He did wimp out.

Happy Monkey · 09-19-2007, 11:03 AM

Here's Kerry's statement:

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kerry

"In 37 years of public appearances, through wars, protests and highly emotional events, I have never had a dialogue end this way. I believe I could have handled the situation without interruption, but I do not know what warnings or other exchanges transpired between the young man and the police prior to his barging to the front of the line and their intervention. I asked the police to allow me to answer the question and was in the process of answering him when he was taken into custody. I was not aware that a taser was used until after I left the building. I hope that neither the student nor any of the police were injured. I regret enormously that a good healthy discussion was interrupted."

It would have been cool to see a bit more of the '70s protestor Kerry, but I don't know if I could have taken a week of "Kerry attacks cops!" headlines.

SteveDallas · 09-19-2007, 11:10 AM

Don't get me wrong, I'm sympathetic to the guy.. it was definitely an overreaction on the part of the cops.

But the "bro" line at the end... it was just too funny/surreal. I predict the phrase will enter the common vocabulary soon.

"It looks like we're going to have to cut our budget by 25% for next year."

"Holy shit! That's impossible!!! Who came up with that??"

"Don't tase me bro, I'm just the messenger... talk to the CEO if you've got a problem."

lookout123 · 09-19-2007, 11:13 AM

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To me, Kerry sounds very disconnected/ineffective.

finally, there's an explanation for all the votes he didn't get.

Shawnee123 · 09-19-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Don't get me wrong, I'm sympathetic to the guy.. it was definitely an overreaction on the part of the cops.

But the "bro" line at the end... it was just too funny/surreal. I predict the phrase will enter the common vocabulary soon.

"It looks like we're going to have to cut our budget by 25% for next year."

"Holy shit! That's impossible!!! Who came up with that??"

"Don't tase me bro, I'm just the messenger... talk to the CEO if you've got a problem."

That is excellent. Let's all try to get it into our conversations today and see if it takes off.

For once everyone will actually know where a colloquialisim came from. You know how someone will say "where did that phrase ever come from" and inevitably someone will reply that they made that up back in 1984. Usually, I will.

Flint · 09-19-2007, 12:32 PM

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I predict the phrase will enter the common vocabulary soon.

Shawnee123 · 09-19-2007, 12:47 PM

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Kitsune · 09-19-2007, 12:54 PM

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Shawnee123 · 09-19-2007, 12:56 PM

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Griff · 09-19-2007, 02:00 PM

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09-19-2007, 06:44 AM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Don't tase me bro! I'm not sure whether it was "blow job" or "Skull and Bones" that moved him past protected speech. Watching Kerry here makes me realize that there was only one man less fit than him to be President. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-19-2007, 10:30 AM	#2
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	The cops and the kid were asses, but I'm not sure what Kerry could have done. He tried to tell the cops that he was willing to answer the question. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

09-19-2007, 10:37 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	That was my take, too, HM. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-19-2007, 10:40 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	To me, Kerry sounds very disconnected/ineffective. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-19-2007, 12:47 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 09-25-2007 at 11:48 AM.

09-19-2007, 10:39 AM	#4
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Why didn't those cops just take him out of the room? Cops are so trigger happy these days

09-19-2007, 11:01 AM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	ok I get what your saying Griff. He could have said, "stop that please" or "leave that young man alone" in a strong voice. He did wimp out.

09-19-2007, 11:10 AM	#8
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Don't get me wrong, I'm sympathetic to the guy.. it was definitely an overreaction on the part of the cops. But the "bro" line at the end... it was just too funny/surreal. I predict the phrase will enter the common vocabulary soon. "It looks like we're going to have to cut our budget by 25% for next year." "Holy shit! That's impossible!!! Who came up with that??" "Don't tase me bro, I'm just the messenger... talk to the CEO if you've got a problem."

09-19-2007, 12:54 PM	#13
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09-19-2007, 12:56 PM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 09-25-2007 at 11:48 AM.

09-19-2007, 02:00 PM	#15
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