Posted on 10/19/2019 4:21:32 AM PDT by gattaca
FULL TITLE: 'We're not putting up with your Republican bullsh*t!': Sen. Rand Paul and staff accosted while having lunch
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was trying to enjoy a meal in public this week, when a couple felt it was the perfect opportunity to yell at him about how they have different political views than he does.
On Friday, Sen. Paul's deputy chief of staff posted a video on Twitter with the message, "While having lunch with @RandPaul in California, we got verbally assaulted by these aggressive libs complaining about incivility," with the hashtag, "unhinged."
In the clip, a man can be seen insisting, "I'm not being rude," while a woman accompanying him flips off the camera before yelling, "You just ran into two people from New York, kiddo, and we're not putting up with your Republican bullsh*t!"
The short footage then redirects back to the man presumably lecturing the senator, telling him they, "Possibly, probably, don't have much in common politically," but, "we are Americans."
Sen. Paul later retweeted the video himself, writing, "The left blames incivility on @realDonaldTrump. Watch this video and decide who the rude ones are..."
Anything else? The Kentucky Republican is no stranger to attacks, despite his reputation for carrying a calm demeanor. He was famously physically assaulted from behind by his neighbor in 2017, while mowing his lawn. That attack broke several of Sen. Paul's ribs, severely damaged one of his lungs, and resulted in several hospital stays.
The same year, he was practicing with fellow Republicans for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, when a crazed gunman opened fire, severely wounding then-House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.).
The Washington Examiner noted that Sen. Paul was also accosted by protestors attempting to persuade him to vote against the nomination of now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh last year. The Senator was unswayed — he voted in favor of Kavanaugh's confirmation.
*sigh*
"Look at us annoying Rand Paul!"
"No, look at us being annoyed!
"Look at me!
"Noooooo! Pay attention to Meeeeee!"
Just once, I wish someone would get knocked on their butts. I don’t think they understand anything else.
I despise terrorists. At least the leftists didn’t get violent this time around.
Being redundant, Democrat bastards!
We are tolerant, therefore we hate people like you.
Does anyone still think peaceful coexistence with these people is possible?
Anyone?
Anyone?
L
These types of incidents will continue to occur if noone knocks people like this on their asses.
If the possibility of social-media attention-whoring didn’t exist, I think a lot more people would just shrug and ignore others. The medium has provided the opportunity for the cultivation of some of the worst elements of humanity.
Peaceful coexistence with rabid animals is not possible! All DemonRats are pure EVIL.
No. I used to think we could. I don’t anymore. I think that sooner or later, they will do genocide. The only thing I DON’T know, is will it be an organized plot, or unorganized.
I agree until there is a consequence to their actions the Left will continue this type of behavior. It’s a no risk/ high reward game for them. It doesn’t have to be a beat down, just an everyday arrest for disorderly conduct and a mug shot would be enough to deter most. Even most leftists have jobs, bosses and families to answer to. But sadly our side never presses charges and the restaurant owners seem to condone or at least accept the behavior. I would like some brave soul to so this to Chuck or Nancy at a restaurant and see what the owner does.
I’m glad he posted it. The left relies on lack of blow-back to get away with these things.
But it also shows you what a fever swamp they live in. And this isn’t new, although it’s reached new depths with Trump in the White House, because they feel free to do anything they want since they have the support of a media that will conceal or not report it.
I remember when a political science professor at UF In Gainesville attacked a cardboard cut-out figure of George Bush that was standing outside the GOP headquarters during the last Bush election. I mean, they are nuts. But unfortunately dangerous.
Obama’s “get in their face” legacy.
Hey New Yorkers, stay in New York you miserable, ugly SOB’s.
Not long ago the charge of harassment was used when, in a public place, someone intended to harass and/or annoy another. If that had been me, I would have called the NYPD and insisted on an arrest/summons.
So, you object to this video being posted?
Rand needed to post this to look like a defender of republicanism after his worthless votes this week.
I think that’s their dream, to get knocked on their ass. Seriously, they know the media will omit their instigation and go full on with the physical assault story. Plus they get to claim the ultimate victimhood. But that’s just my conclusion from all the other similar stories...
Rand Should be like former Texas governor Rick Perry who carried a Rugar Red Laser .380 auto.
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