Posted on 07/17/2016 8:05:17 AM PDT by usafa92
A West Virginia lawmaker said Saturday he regrets tweeting that Hillary Clinton should be “hung on the mall in Washington, D.C.,” as punishment for her use of a private email server as secretary of state.
But Michael Folk, a member of West Virginia’s House of Delegates, said he still believes Clinton should be tried for treason after an FBI investigation determined she handled classified information on the server. The FBI recommended earlier this month that charges not be brought against Clinton or her staffers.
“I do think she should be tried and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Folk told CNN Saturday. But as for being hanged, he said, “No, my gosh
On Friday, Folk had tweeted, “@HillaryClinton You should be tried for treason, murder, and crimes against the US Constitution… then hung on the Mall in Washington, DC.”
The remark met with swift backlash.
“Not only are Delegate Folk’s words concerning, they are disturbing. The mention of hanging and implication of murder should never, ever be acceptable. To think that a person in a leadership position in our state can say these types of things is baffling and should not be tolerated,” West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Belinda Biafore said Saturday. “Folk’s actions should deem him as unfit to serve and Speaker Tim Armstead should take action if Folk doesn’t resign.”
Folk, a commercial pilot, is employed by United Airlines, and the company tweeted on its official account that it was “investigating” the remark.
I’d rather she was hanged myself.
I like the cut of his jib.
Poor English.
It’s “Hanged”. I’m hung.
I don’t know who this person is, but I do agree 100% with his statement!!!
He apologized. NEVER apologize when you’re right.
“I’d rather she was hanged myself.”
Note to Trump, install a lot more lamp posts on Pennsylvania Avenue.
After being drawn and quartered ...
Braggard!
Apparently St. Nicholas is in for a nasty surprise.
I’d prefer her hanged. I wouldn’t be surprised if she was hung #ifyouknowwhatimean #andithinkyoudo
Really, this is the only thing you took from his comments?
Sorry, but your grammar police thing is cute by half. We all know what he meant.
I guess you wanted some kudos for letting us know how intelligent you are...right? Okay, let me provide you some kudos: Wow, it was really insightful how you knew that this law maker should’ve used the term hanged instead of hung! I’m so impressed that you knew this!
Pfft!
He shouldn’t back away. A lot of us agree with him! I mean, she should have a trial first of course.... And her husband can join her!
Now, now. That’s barbaric. A civilized public hanging consists of a dignified ceremony with at least two hymns and a hood over her head before the noose is attached to ensure no grotesque facial displays.
On Election night Hillary will have a plane standing by in case she loses
HOORAY Michael Folk
On Election night Hillary will have teams of sleazy lawyers standing by in case she loses
Of course, I AM assuming that folks KNOW the difference between being "hung" and "hanged."
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Am I being silly to assume that?
Except when libs talk about Republicans.
It's okay when they hint at assassinating Bush.
I only have one question:
Should she hang right-side-up or by her cankles?
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