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Posted on 02/26/2019 1:49:31 PM PST by jazusamo
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they’re looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov. Tony Evers‘ decision to withdraw troops from the U.S. southern border.
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger is a Wisconsin Air National Guard pilot with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He ripped Evers Monday on Twitter and on Fox News for ordering Wisconsin troops to pull out of Arizona.
Wisconsin statutes state that any commissioned officer who uses “contemptuous words against the president, the vice-president, members of congress, the secretary of defense, the secretary of a military department, the secretary of homeland security, or the governor or legislature of the state of Wisconsin shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”
Evers is a Democrat. His position as governor automatically makes him the commander-in-chief of the Wisconsin National Guard. Asked if Kinzinger might be disciplined for his remarks, Guard spokesman Capt. Joe Travato said the Guard and Evers‘ office are looking into the matter.
Kinzinger’s spokeswoman, Maura Gillespie, said in an email that Wisconsin law makes clear that such restrictions only apply to members while “on service.” She did not respond to follow-up questions from The Associated Press seeking an explanation.
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Go ahead Evers, be the Speech Police. That’s a good look for you in a purple state.
On one hand...
Total bS.
BS. What right does the NG have to muzzle a Congressman?
“...makes clear that such restrictions only apply to members while “on service.”
It would seem highly unlikely that a pilot would ever make a unseemly remark towards a politician while flying their plane. Much less over an open mike.
I half-way hope that they do decide to attempt to court martial the Congressman. Would be a great campaign ad for 2020...for each and every single Republican in the country.
Our Pencil-necked Pencil-Pusher Guv can’t take a little criticism? What a girly man!
How about the DEATH THREATS that Governor Walker got from Wisconsin Socialists/Teamsters/Teachers/Union Thugs on a DAILY basis? Threats against his Wife, Sons, Parents and his dog!
Media response? *Crickets Chirping*
This is ridiculous. But, par for the course when you let a Socialist in the door!
Was he speaking as a member of the state House of Representatives or as an officer in the National Guard?
Not at all - The congressman is obviously speaking on behalf of his congressional/political duties (which are professional in this case) and not on behalf of the guard.
Now I think this makes an interesting case though - should elected officials still be active military?
It’s the ONLY GOOD thing Adam has done in a while!!
He was tried and executed for the crimes of speaking while Republican - sadly not to far from the truth these days.
Precisely. This looks like a case that could tie our entire Federal court system in knots for the next thirteen years.
I agree, and it is par for the course with socialist Dems.
Let me tell ya how I REALLY feel...LOL! :)
Let’s wrap this Freepathon up, Folks!
The principle of parliamentary immunity — specifically as it applies under the U.S. Constitution in the “Speech or Debate Clause” — would almost certainly protect Kinzinger from any legal action by the State of Wisconsin.
How did Wisconsin again elect a welfare state rat as governor?
Since he called radical democrat Evers out, and is a Republican, and because Evers is his CIC, he’ll be found guilty and shot at sunrise. One less Republican in the House, therefore with that vacancy, Evers will appoint a loyal radical Democrat crony to replace him, preferably from the SEIU or the Wisconsin Teachers Union. Repeal of Act 10 and everything Walker did is just a judge away.
Illegal immigrants and their crime will be an issue in the upcoming election. Trump will jump on this event and use it for his benefit.
<\>How did Wisconsin again elect a welfare state rat as governor?</E>
I have wondered that since it happened....they enjoyed one of the BEST and most popular governors in their history and they chose the current nitwit.....who knows???????
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