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[–] 106 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I never imagined I would see a US Senator get manhandled to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents for asking questions at a press conference.

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    [–] 77 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    They claim he didn't identify himself, but the video shows he clearly states "I am Senator Alex Padilla and I have questions for Ms. Noem"

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  • [–] 58 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    That title implies something far less violent than what happened to him. You can detain people without tackling them to the ground.

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  • [–] 33 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Aren't all members of congress exempt from arrest while performing their duties?

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  • [–] 21 points 1 year ago

    I think it is defined as they are protected in travel to, from, and while sitting in formal sessions, not official duties.

    Snippet from the constitution.

    They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.

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  • [–] 31 points 1 year ago* (5 children)

    Reminds me of that scene in Pink Floyd “the Wall” where the guy at the microphone starts, pointing out people who don’t belong, and the police just automatically arrest and drag those people out…

    Here is video. https://youtu.be/3Cv-TtudBPQ

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  • [–] 30 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I wish nothing but the worst possible outcomes for every single person within the trump regime.

    I hope that their loved ones turn their backs. I hope that the rest of their lives, and the end of their lives, are filled with fear, regret, pain, and crushing loneliness.

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  • [–] 29 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Cory Booker's response speech is pretty incredible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4_H_KNAakE

    Apparently the House is now considering a motion to censure... Padilla... Fucking Mike Johnson

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  • [+] -6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    The House has fuck all to do with the Senate.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    True, but explaining that to the orange nosed ass-kissers of the Mustard Mussolini won't get us anywhere.

    Americans need to remember lessons of the past. All of Europe and America at the time couldn't "negotiate" with Nazis. Only thing they understood was a bayonet in the gut.

    Modern Nazis are the same way.

    Like Karl Popper's Paradox of Tolerance... The only way to ensure tolerance is not to tolerate intolerance.

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  • [–] 29 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Fuck I hate this administration…

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  • [–] 20 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Should be an interesting weekend.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Incredibly disgusting to see.

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