This is why you need to have two cameras. The first one, to record being assaulted by a sitting Congressman (Bob Etheridge, D, NC-02):
…and a second one, to record the person recording being assaulted by a sitting Congressman (Bob Etheridge, D, NC-02):
The raw footage from the first video is here.
Moe Lane
PS: The Republican challenger that you just decided to give money to is named Renee Ellmers (thanks, HerbC).
Crossposted to Moe Lane.
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It's ok; he's a Democrat
RedBeard Monday, June 14th at 9:34AM EST (link)Nothing to see here. Move along. Return to your homes.
Standard-bearer for grouchy curmudgeonry since, oh, 1975 or so.
Another reason not to move back to NC..
tjpeco Monday, June 14th at 9:39AM EST (link)Since I left 5 years ago – its just gone into the dumps thanks to the North Easterners that come down and put brutes like this Etheridge in office.
However – why didn’t the “student” say where he was from? If he’s really doing a project then there’s no reason to with-hold that information (unless he fears political retribution)
Probably because he got distracted...
Moe Lane (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 9:43AM EST (link)…by the Congressman ASSAULTING HIM in response to a question.
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Agree,left NC..
Bobcat51 Monday, June 14th at 10:08AM EST (link)a year ago for Texas. NC State taxes were a real bummer ! Raleigh was turning into a Boston of the south. Miss the trees though .
The left wing intent is to destroy the existing society and replace it with a society of its own design.
EAST Texas has plenty of trees!
audax (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:25PM EST (link)NT
Audeamus pro audere est facere
Student's lack of response
mikejd Monday, June 14th at 10:34AM EST (link)Maybe the student was scared or stunned by the response? Some people don’t think quickly or react well when being assaulted.
He was a student confronting a congressman and getting a reaction that was probably both surprising and disturbing to him
earlgrey (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:03AM EST (link)I can’t speak for his motives, but it is possible he was a little scared to say what school he was from. I wouldn’t blame him if that was the case. There has been some scary stuff going on in the past 18 months and most schools aren’t sympathetic to conservatives.
Don't know why he didn't identify himself
seandparnell (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:15AM EST (link)But he was under no obligation to tell the Congressman that information, any more than the Congressman was obliged to answer his question (legally, at least).
The right to anonymous speech extends to asking questions of public officials too, and is perhaps where it is most important – as you note, the issue of political retribution is a real one.
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What would you say if it were Geddy Lee or Cristina Scabbia?
acat (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:26AM EST (link)What if the student had decided to ask questions of musicians instead of politicians, and got assaulted for his trouble? Would we still be saying “He should have identified himself first” ?
If said public figure doesn’t like the attention, it’s easy enough – just quit and go back to being a private figure. Otherwise, welcome to the price of being a public figure – higher standards.
Mew
(note – Geddy Lee – lead vocals, bass, keyboards for the bad Rush)
(note – Cristina Scabbia – one of two vocalists for the band Lacuna Coil)
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He was standing up for AZ illegals-
PGDeFreese (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:31AM EST (link)the nerve of this Congressman asking someone to identify themself!
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More Obama violence
wolfster38 (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 9:43AM EST (link)More Obama violence, this never happened before Mr. Obama took office. This must be the “Get in their face” action he wanted. This must be the “punch them harder” thing Mr. Obama was talking about.
“A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
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Call Congress...
reddogreport (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 9:43AM EST (link)and complain!
He cannot be allowed to get away with this!
You can call the Office on Congressional Ethics here; (202)-225-9739
Or contact Congressman Etheridge’s office at; (910) 814-0335
or the Congressional switchboard at: (202) 224-3121
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I'm embarrassed of my state...
davidsongirl Monday, June 14th at 11:40AM EST (link)I tried to call his offices but there is no answer and you cannot leave a message, so I did call the Ethics office. He needs to be charged and needs to resign.
Shut down his office phones?
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 12:56PM EST (link)Not that this is surprising. This should be added to the narrative.
Moe?
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I hope the kid files charges, it's a must.
Common_Cents (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 9:56AM EST (link)Aren’t DA’s required to file charges if aware of the video?
Mobile phone cams and citizen journalism is a huge weapon against the radicals. You know, the truth and stuff.
Obama will be right out soon saying the kids acted stupidly.
Obama=Golfer in Chief, Leading from,
behind, the Back Nine.Leaders don’t create movements. Movements create leaders. Get involved. Your future depends on it.
Govt “invests” YOUR tax money for POLITICAL return rather than economic return.
Rep Etheridge- It's For The Children!
streetwise (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 9:58AM EST (link)Let the excuses begin!
Here is a site you might use
makemyday (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:01AM EST (link)https://oce.house.gov
It will take you to the Office of Congressional Ethics (and they make jokes about military intelligence!) where you can leave a note about how you feel on the topic.
I just did.
When all else fails…….. Shoot!
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What a cretin
Warrior (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:06AM EST (link)I wish he had grabbed me like that.
“Racial criteria are irrational, irrelevant, [and] odious to our way of life.” — Thurgood Marshall for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the 1950 Supreme Court case of McLaurin v. Oklahoma
BTW, he looked a little drunk to me,
Warrior (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:07AM EST (link)did he to you?
“Racial criteria are irrational, irrelevant, [and] odious to our way of life.” — Thurgood Marshall for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the 1950 Supreme Court case of McLaurin v. Oklahoma
he did look drunk
mikejd Monday, June 14th at 10:38AM EST (link)something is clearly wrong with this guy, he should resign
Maybe he was drinking
wolfster38 (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:12AM EST (link)with the drunk JoE BidEn, burp
“A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
The Declaration of Independence
Naw, the Obaammaa
Warrior (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 6:36PM EST (link)doesn’t let him out during the day…
“Racial criteria are irrational, irrelevant, [and] odious to our way of life.” — Thurgood Marshall for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the 1950 Supreme Court case of McLaurin v. Oklahoma
Oh yeah, and this is the kind of guy
Warrior (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:09AM EST (link)who will be determining what knid of healthcare you get. If he’s around, you will probably need a lot…
“Racial criteria are irrational, irrelevant, [and] odious to our way of life.” — Thurgood Marshall for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the 1950 Supreme Court case of McLaurin v. Oklahoma
I say two cameras and an innocent bystander to pro-actively put an abrupt and forceful end to the assault.
Locked and Loaded (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:22AM EST (link)Looks like another Democrat "safe seat" bites the dust
The_Rebel (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:28AM EST (link)n/t
I bet Congressman Bob Etheridge wishes..
smitch61 Monday, June 14th at 10:28AM EST (link)John McCain won the election. It must be very difficult for the Democrat party to accept the fact they will soon be out of the game. Perhaps for many many years to come.
Imagine if the student had done this to the Congressman
mikejd Monday, June 14th at 10:37AM EST (link)This is a perfect example of why the Tea Party revolution is taking place and why no incumbent is safe. These guys are in a different class and are not subject to the laws they pass.
Tea Party is anti-elitist.
Just imagine if a private citizen had grabbed a Democrat Congressman like that… it would be all over the news, the citizen would be vilified and would be sitting in jail right now.
"Representitive" Etheridge, meet Helen Thomas
ceili_dancer (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:49AM EST (link)Time to retire him too. Maybe he can take up his previous work in Mayberry as Otis.
Called his offices
mikejd Monday, June 14th at 10:55AM EST (link)Washington DC and Lillington, NC offices are not answering, but I was able to connect to his Raleigh office.
They thanked me for my call and hung up after I told them what an embarrassment the Congressman has become and asked if they thought it was acceptable for him to assault private citizens.
Not answering the phones???
izoneguy (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:14AM EST (link)Call James O’Keefe in to investigate!!!!
The congressman would *hit his pants if James O’Keefe showed up at his office……
Better yet – send Andrew Breitbart – I don’t think the Congressmen would try to put an arm lock on Breitbart.
The point cannot be made often enough: Modern liberalism, as embodied in the Obama presidency, is the defender of the status quo. And the status quo is a road to economic ruin. Political forces cannot redistribute the wealth that the economic system does not produce.
but, but, but .... he hugged him at the end.
tngal (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:55AM EST (link)Didn’t you feel the love, at the end? A Big Bob hug. Take the tapes to the DA and get it before the grand jury. They should have no problem coming back with a true bill.
I felt the love too
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:01PM EST (link)It was heartwarming, wasn’t it.
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
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Obama and Dems and MSM
fpete13527 (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 10:57AM EST (link)…….will probably see no problem with this. They feel that they should be allowed all the physical violence that they want, in keeping with the the socialist doctrine of the Obama and Dem Congress regime.
The only thing that concerns the Obama regime is conservative, non-violent free speech. According to Obama’s regime, they feel that any free speech that is not progressive/leftist/socialist/communist, should should be immediately attacked.
For Obama and the Dems, violence that supports the Alinsky doctrine, or Marxism, is fine. Remember, Obama’s appointees, such as Anita Dunn, think Mao is a great guy and Mao has great methods. Seems like this methodology is fully in play in Dem legislature in NC.
Is This Getting Play in Local NC Media?
IJB Monday, June 14th at 11:23AM EST (link)I’d be interested to see if the local TV news shows in Etheridge’s district’s media markets are picking up this story, or are trying to bury it.
Anyone know?
Only after a barrage of emails and calls
JoeG Monday, June 14th at 12:23PM EST (link)All of them now have it up on their websites, but it didn’t go up until many phone calls and emails were sent to them about missing the story.
I love the comments defending Etheridge. He was set up by far right tea****s you know.
Good point about needing phone calls to make the local media cover these things.
earlgrey (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 12:28PM EST (link)Forcing coverage of local political scandals on local news, by phone calls etc, would be a great opportunity for local tea party activists to stay involved and make a difference.
And he stole the phone...
HerbC (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:25AM EST (link)Watched the videos again; Etheridge walked away with the first guy’s phone…
Classy.
Then file theft charges as well
izoneguy (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:26AM EST (link)The other guy has documented proof…..
So when you show up to record your local democrat….
make sure you have someone else rolling as well.
The point cannot be made often enough: Modern liberalism, as embodied in the Obama presidency, is the defender of the status quo. And the status quo is a road to economic ruin. Political forces cannot redistribute the wealth that the economic system does not produce.
Neither had it after Etheridge smacked his hand
JoeG Monday, June 14th at 12:24PM EST (link)I think it was dropped on the pavement.
cook political just updated NC 02 to safe R
dio55 Monday, June 14th at 11:39AM EST (link)This clown is TOAST
Still shows safe D
morostheos Monday, June 14th at 12:12PM EST (link)Hopefully, that changes but, as of right now, I still see Safe D.
It's Raleigh Area
earlgrey (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:23PM EST (link)i can’t see that changing to a D.
I meant to say can't see it changing to R. nt.
earlgrey (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:23PM EST (link)Officially, NC-02 Is an R+2 District...
IJB Monday, June 14th at 2:48PM EST (link)…And a Republican actually held the seat from ’94-’96.
So, yes, it *can* change to being an R-held district.
Frankly, Etheridge has just played into our hands in making a previously unlikely ‘pick-up’ into a *lot* more likely of one…
NC-02 isn't Raleigh
briann (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 7:07PM EST (link)We (NC-02) are south, east, and north of Raleigh, all pretty rural and conservative.
I have no idea how he has kept getting elected year after year.
-Brian
High % of blacks who always vote D
Jack_Savage (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 7:16PM EST (link)NC-2 went R in 1994 (I think) but back to D with Etheridge after that.
Wonder if this guy was an SEIU member before he got elected?
TNJim (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 11:48AM EST (link)Tactics appear to be the same.
Etheridge thinks he's entitled to be physically abusive.
jprice28 Monday, June 14th at 11:58AM EST (link)Just look at his demeanor in the video. He doesn’t look like he thinks he did anything wrong.
What a civilized statesman!
Etheridge is an arrogant jerk. This better end his career.
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hey Moe, can you interview Renee Ellmers?
pilgrim (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 12:00PM EST (link)She is the Republican candidate for NC-02.
http://www.reneeforcongress.com/
Already dropped the campaign an email.
Moe Lane (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 12:23PM EST (link)Alas, I cannot *make* people email me back.
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E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:03PM EST (link)Oh wait a minute. That was projecting Democrat power onto regular VRWC folks.
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
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This is what happens
indyjohn Monday, June 14th at 12:04PM EST (link)when uppity citizens ask questions of their rulers…oops, sorry…I mean leaders. Certain members of Congress (Democrats, mostly) believe that their selfless ‘public service’ entitles them to be treated like royalty. They abhor actually interacting with the boorish hoi polloi. Etheridge was merely responding as one would expect a pompous ass to respond. While his mouth asked, ‘Who are you?’ what his brain was really asking was, ‘How dare you, detestable riff-raff!?’
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further proof
spepper Monday, June 14th at 12:35PM EST (link)the video by the student who was assaulted by the congressman only continues to offer further proof that thugs are not restricted to gangs and unions– theyr are in our daggone United States Congress also, for crying out loud!
KICK THEM ALL OUT THIS NOVEMBER
Hannitize him
joecollins (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 12:46PM EST (link)Let’s hope Sean Hannity picks up this video for today’s television show.
In the mean time, here is Rep Bob Etheridge (D, NC) phone numbers:
Washington DC (202) 225-4531 (not answering)
Raleigh (919) 829-9122 (they do answer, and take messages)
Battery
samsapeel Monday, June 14th at 12:54PM EST (link)Um, … this is Assault AND Battery.
Where are the Criminal Charges? Why has he not been ARRESTED?
Why have I been to 4 sites talking about this and nobody seems to know if there have been charges filed, or to care? People want him to resign, and that’s great; but, let’s forget for a moment that he’s a Cogresscritter. This is video of one man committing assault and battery on another man. Where are the COPS?!?!
And no, the victim does not have to “press charges” in order for the Congressman to be arrested and prosecuted. Even if the student victim asked the police NOT to press charges, they could still move forward with arrest and prosecution.
Well it seem that Rep. Etheridge has learned from Alan Grayson
Richard Mullins (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:03PM EST (link)You know the nut down in FL. Hmm, I guess it’s time for a video montage of assaults coming from Democratic Congressmen in the last year or so. It might be very interesting.
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
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JadedByPolitics (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:19PM EST (link)of the RIGHTS of people including the RIGHT to engage Congress.
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Just Imagine...
paramedichess Monday, June 14th at 1:43PM EST (link)Many have pointed out the fact that if the student had grabbed the congressman by the neck, he would currently be sitting in jail talking to his attorney about how to plea bargain his felony charges down to misdemeanors. Imagine, however, that this had been a code pink protester asking Michelle Bachman about her support of the Bush agenda as she grabbed him by the neck. Would their be silence from Speaker Pelosi’s office and the White House?
Update
paramedichess Monday, June 14th at 1:51PM EST (link)Just got off the phone with the Speaker’s office. She has no comment. I asked whether the Speaker believes that citizens have the right to question their representatives without being physically assaulted and the minimum-wage staffer on the phone said “absolutely.” Sounds like Ethridge needs to go then.
Mr. Ethridge posts response to "viral video" on his website
Patricia_C (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:58PM EST (link)Here is his response, along with my artful interpretation of what he really thinks…
“(Holy crap…) I have seen the video posted on several blogs. I deeply and profoundly regret my reaction (being caught on film) and I (am slapping this lame attempt to) apologize to all involved (on my website in my first of what will be many efforts to put this fire out). Throughout my many (many) years of service to (my personal career and my countless efforts to screw over) the people of North Carolina, I have always tried to(give the impression that I) treat people from all viewpoints with respect. No matter how intrusive and partisan our (liberal politicians and our efforts to destroy this country through liberal) politics can become, this does not justify a poor response (to the assault… but screw you! This is all you’re gonna get from me and you should be grateful I am even giving you the time of day right now… I mean, “who are you” to think you are worthy of my time anyway?). I have and I will always work to promote a civil public discourse.” (ummm… except for this one time, I swear.)
http://etheridge.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=190412
“Even when you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.”
This is the usual "I regret being caught" (non)apology
bk (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 3:10PM EST (link)Just as with Helen Thomas and so many others.
If it wouldn’t have been on camera he’d have denied it happened.
You could at least have SOME appreciation for someone who came out and said, “I was in a horrible mood because I just found out my dog had been run over by a car and unfortunately I took it out on this kid,” as opposed to what amounts to, “Damn! This is the only time I’ve gone off on someone and had some jerk capture it on video.”
May as well put in my two cen...... Dang it..... Phone...... Hold on a sec......
Kenny Solomon (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 1:58PM EST (link)Hello…… Hey, how ya doin’ ?
Of course I heard about it. I was about to pop in a comment on Moe Lane’s diary at Red State when you called.
What would I hav……. Are you kidding me ?
Sheesh….. First off, if I were to ever put mysellf in a position like that, I’d have been ready for almost anyth………
No, I don’t expect a Congressman to attack anyon……
Ok, let’s say it WAS me. You know I constantly train in CQC and other stu……..
Of course I can get out of th…….
You never paid attention in those two classes, did yo……
Dude, by the time I finished ‘reacting’ and actually ‘take inventory’,and that would be only a few seco……..
Yeah, he probably would be……..
And they’d probably give him a first-class CongressCritter’s fune…….. Oh hell, look at the time. I gotta get back to work. I’ll call ya later tonight.
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Rep. Toast apologizes. Dems blame someone, (not Bush).
tngal (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 2:00PM EST (link)Here, B.E. apologizes. Its touching. My favorite line was ” I have and I will always work to promote a civil public discourse.”
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0610/Etheridge_apologizes.html?showall
After you wipe the tears away, you may want to go here…
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0610/Dems_defed_Etheridge_attack_Breitbart.html?showall
DNC spokesman Brad Woodhouse blames Breitbart. Said the video was probably taken by a “tracker” of the Republican party. Personally, I wouldn’t care if it was taken by a chimpanzee. Etheridge erred big time.
Touching... (sniff, sob...) yes... SO very touching...
Patricia_C (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 2:23PM EST (link)I was actually surprised by the stealthy slap by the traditionally left-leaning Politico regarding the revelation of the video and B.E.’s response. My favorite part of Politico’s view of the matter comes (as do all joke punch lines) at the end.
“Still. It’s pretty hard to think of a context in which Etheridge’s assault on the videographer would be acceptable.”
“Hard” yes… but I am sure right now there are many in the democratic party trying to come UP with one… hehehehe….
As it has been said… “I can see November from my HOUSE!”
“Even when you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.”
Help Throw Him Out.
teapartypatriot Monday, June 14th at 2:30PM EST (link)Renee Ellmers, a solid, responsible, non-violent, true conservative, is the candidate running against the violent, savage, brutal etheridge. Go to her web site and contribute. We must take back our country from these out-of-control d-crat socialist extremists.
Waiting to hear Bob's Press Conference response
Patricia_C (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 2:32PM EST (link)Yep… just me and yet another bowl of popcorn.
“Even when you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.”
Oh Lord... he is stumbling...
Patricia_C (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 2:34PM EST (link)Trying hard to remember and repeat his party approved text from his website… then FOX cut away to show Obama stumbling around for something profound to say about HIS current Gulf embarrassment.
“Even when you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.”
Funny, I thought you said something about Obama's current golf embarrassment!
Locked and Loaded (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 4:40PM EST (link)I guess I just assumed that’s what he would be working on.
Aaron, it needs some background music.
blooch Monday, June 14th at 3:20PM EST (link)I really wanna know,
Who are you? Who who, who who.
“Lieutenant Dike wasn’t a bad leader because he made bad decisions. He was a bad leader because he made no decisions.”
Who is the DA?
Incredible (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 3:45PM EST (link)Donating to his opponent is good and all, but I really wanna know (theme of the day) which DA’s/prosecuters office to call. Who handles battery investigations and arrests for sitting congressmen?
I do not want this covered up or swept under the rug. Sugar Ray Etheridge needs a lengthy and public trial.
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Locked and Loaded (Diary) Monday, June 14th at 4:42PM EST (link)After all, won’t the DA face re-election, as well?