Politics Republican candidate 'body-slams' Guardian reporter in Montana

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Jade Falcon said:
From what I'm hearing from various other sources is that this was actually a shove to the guy's neck area after he pushed his way into a private office and stuck a camera (or recording device) of some sort into Gianforte's face.

And no, I can't confirm the source of that. It's a brief summary from a quoted article that I read on another forum, which I don't have in front of me at the moment.

But, if that's true, then it wouldn't surprise me. Because, of course, to the media, shoving a pushy, trespassing reporter equals "bodyslamming an innocent journalist".
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That's Gianforte's version which was refuted by the Fox News crew that was in the room.
 
The Professional Fan said:
They voted for a dude that body slammed a journalist. I need not know more. It's that simple
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Maybe they felt he was better qualified for the job than the other candidate?

Is there any video of this alleged "bodyslamming"? Given the mainstream media's track record, Gianforte probably sneezed too loud and the reporter started screaming 'rape!'. If some dickhead wants to buffalo his way into somewhere he's not allowed then he can expect some resistance.
 
jonnyboy said:
Maybe they felt he was better qualified for the job than the other candidate?

Is there any video of this alleged "bodyslamming"? Given the mainstream media's track record, Gianforte probably sneezed too loud and the reporter started screaming 'rape!'. If some dickhead wants to buffalo his way into somewhere he's not allowed then he can expect some resistance.
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Considering Gianforte apologized for the incident and to the reporter (during his victory speech, in fact), I think it's a safe bet that the incident did happen.

The voters considered this, though, and want him in office anyway.
 
jonnyboy said:
Maybe they felt he was better qualified for the job than the other candidate?

Is there any video of this alleged "bodyslamming"? Given the mainstream media's track record, Gianforte probably sneezed too loud and the reporter started screaming 'rape!'. If some dickhead wants to buffalo his way into somewhere he's not allowed then he can expect some resistance.
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If you're so questioning of the blue media, and rightfully so.
Why didn't you listen to the reporters of the red media saying they had to file police reports and to the account of the bodyslam & punches they witnessed?
I mean it was on FNN for three days. The same reporter telling her tale, and how she was stopped by police to give her eye witness account.
There is a difference between skepticism and blindly following your party.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
And then I would become top dog!

Muhahahahahaha!
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In your own way you are as destructive and nihilistic as the anarchists who run amok in Portland. You have no good solutions, only criticisms. You give the impression you'd rather see it all burn down just so you can take some sort of moral high ground. Unfortunately, your version of high ground overlooks a veritable wasteland. Good luck with that.....
 
UncleCliffy'sDaddy said:
In your own way you are as destructive and nihilistic as the anarchists who run amok in Portland. You have no good solutions, only criticisms. You give the impression you'd rather see it all burn down just so you can take some sort of moral high ground. Unfortunately, your version of high ground overlooks a veritable wasteland. Good luck with that.....
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But I was going to make you my 2nd in charge.
 
UncleCliffy'sDaddy said:
In your own way you are as destructive and nihilistic as the anarchists who run amok in Portland. You have no good solutions, only criticisms. You give the impression you'd rather see it all burn down just so you can take some sort of moral high ground. Unfortunately, your version of high ground overlooks a veritable wasteland. Good luck with that.....
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Oops, my comments were directed at MarAzul.....not sure how I responded to your post. So........is that #2 job still open??????
 
UncleCliffy'sDaddy said:
Oops, my comments were directed at MarAzul.....not sure how I responded to your post. So........is that #2 job still open??????
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Hahahahaha!

Your comment was a bit insulting so I swapped who you were replying to so your post didn't violate the personal insult rule.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Hahahahaha!

Your comment was a bit insulting so I swapped who you were replying to so your post didn't violate the personal insult rule.
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Only "a bit insulting"???? I obviously need to improve my delivery.......and if you keep editing me, that cheap tacky souvenir I brought you back is going into my own collection......

:cheers:
 
honkicracker said:
If you're so questioning of the blue media, and rightfully so.
Why didn't you listen to the reporters of the red media saying they had to file police reports and to the account of the bodyslam & punches they witnessed?
I mean it was on FNN for three days. The same reporter telling her tale, and how she was stopped by police to give her eye witness account.
There is a difference between skepticism and blindly following your party.
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I never said "blue media" or "red media" i said mainstream media. FNN is pretty mainstream. Funny how you accuse me of partisanship based on a narrative you created yourself. You cant just invent an argument on my behalf and then proceed to debunk it. I think thats called a strawman.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
If you get rid off all the democrats that would make you the liberal and the remaining conservatives would purge you.
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I can handle the position. Oh! and BTW, not many more conservative in sight.
 
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jonnyboy said:
I never said "blue media" or "red media" i said mainstream media. FNN is pretty mainstream. Funny how you accuse me of partisanship based on a narrative you created yourself. You cant just invent an argument on my behalf and then proceed to debunk it. I think thats called a strawman.
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I can't help but laugh at this post.
You'd give Kevin Heart a run for his money in stand up.
 
UncleCliffy'sDaddy said:
In your own way you are as destructive and nihilistic as the anarchists who run amok in Portland. You have no good solutions, only criticisms. You give the impression you'd rather see it all burn down just so you can take some sort of moral high ground. Unfortunately, your version of high ground overlooks a veritable wasteland. Good luck with that.....
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UncleCliffy'sDaddy said:
Oops, my comments were directed at MarAzul.....not sure how I responded to your post. So........is that #2 job still open??????
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Aw, don't get all huffy! I don't mean all dems, just start with this caricature of a Governor and work down the list abit. Those that can learn to mind their manners can stay.
:cool2:
 
honkicracker said:
I can't help but laugh at this post.
You'd give Kevin Heart a run for his money in stand up.
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Wow really good point, you got me. Lame insults and well thought rebuttals are basically interchangable.
 
jonnyboy said:
Wow really good point, you got me. Lame insults and well thought rebuttals are basically interchangable.
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So you're upset because I refused to respond to your nonsense?
Okay. have a good one.
 
jonnyboy said:
The moral high ground can get lonely, good luck.
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I just don't see the need to have a conversation with someone who is obviously so experienced in arguing stupidity.
So much easier to post something like this.
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