Posted on 10/10/2007 10:26:01 PM PDT by marthemaria
Somebody book this guy on Stephen Colbert pronto. Ballsy New York City Councilman James Oddo gave a cheeky Norwegian camera crew and reporter the New York "what for" and booted them out of his office.
Oddo lost it second question in after the blonde reporter innocently asks him about Hillary Clinton and a "cigar" incident.
That was all she wrote, as Oddo went down swinging with the satirical "Daily Show" styled-Norse show crew.
Dropping the “f-word” no fewer than 16 times in the course of what has become a popular You Tube video, Republican Oddo became irate when he realized the young reporter who sat before him last week for an interview in his office was really a comedienne of note for the Norwegian program "Rickets Rost."
Click here to see the YouTube video. Warning: contains offensive language. Click-Me
The video shows Oddo exploding at reporter Pia Haraldsen, 26, after she asked whether Obama could legally run for office because he is African-American, and about Hillary’s “cigar,” a reference to President Bill Clinton’s affair with intern Monica Lewinsky.
He blasted the woman, telling her repeatedly to “get the f—ck out of my office,” at one time telling her he would beat “the sh—t” out of them if she and her camera crew didn’t get out fast enough.
Oddo was unapologetic in a follow-up interview with FOX News.
"Anyone who thinks they are going to come in and waste time while mocking him and other American leaders like the Clintons, while implicitly saying 'America is a racist nation ... I’m going to throw you out of my office,' "Oddo said.
FOX claims he told his mom he was sorry for the prodigious F-Bombs.
“My language was inappropriate, I'm apologetic for it, I regret it,” said Oddo. “I don't regret the sentiment. In fact, I think that people across the country will see that I reacted the same way any Staten Islander walking down Hylan Boulevard would have reacted.”
According to the Staten Island Advance article.
"It could be hurtful in that everyone expects their representatives to be civil. However, it is tough to be civil when you’re being set up,” New York Democratic consultant and lobbyist George Artz told the newspaper. “This is such a miniscule issue. It won’t affect anybody, and he was scammed.”
Others have suggested the video celebrity will boost his image with no-nonsense New Yorkers.
For her part, Haraldsen, 26, seemed unruffled and even jazzed by the interview and the media attention she was getting for it.
When FOX News conducted an on-air phone interview on Wednesday, the “reporter” said she was used to angry responses, and in the case of Oddo thought it was an attractive character trait.
“I think Mr. Oddo’s reaction was quite normal and I’ve always been fond of men with a temperament,” the heavily-accented Haraldsen said, adding that she wouldn’t mind having Oddo as a “rumba and salsa” partner on "Dancing with the Stars."
The weird thing about this is that she is NEVER funny.
She was even funnier when she was the host of a quiz show and managed to mess that up as well...
She’s there to bait him, get him angry and get out.
Two words that don’t often go together: Norwegian humor.
Now that's funny!
Really? The things you learn at Free Republic...
Oddo for UN Representative.
Oddo needs to apologize for not wrapping the Norski babe’s teeth around her tonsils.
No one can drop a string of f-bombs like someone from Staten Island.
It’s good to see a politican act like a man instead of being so spineless.
Personally, I don’t think it’s manly to melt down like this, working yourself into a heated frenzy like a baited Arab. Manly is to keep your calm and deal appropriately with the situation.
Sorry about that, chief.
By the way, I read an interview with him wherein he acknowledges that he could never get elected Mayor due to his pro-death penalty, anti-abortion, and anti-tax opinions. He's a solid Republican and I think we all ought to keep an eye on him.
-ccm
I disagree. If he had taken a swing at the bimbo or her cameraman, I might feel differently. I thought the reaction was appropriate for the circumstances.
This loudmouth moron with no sense of humor voted for all of the following BS.
City Laws
CELL PHONE BAN AT PERFORMANCES
(INTRO 257-A)
Introduced: 2002
Passed City Council: December 18, 2002
Mayor Veto: January 13, 2003
City Council Override: February 12, 2003
This law restricts the use of cell phones in places of public performances. Violators will now face a $50 fine and eviction from the venue for talking on, listening to or having a cell phone ring at movie theaters, plays, musicals, museums or libraries. The mayor vetoed the law, saying it was not enforceable. The council overrode the mayor’s veto.
and this
CAR ALARM BAN
(INTRO 81-A)
Introduced: 2004
Passed City Council: July 21, 2004
Mayor Veto: August 16, 2004
City Council Override: September 28, 2004
In 1993, the city made it illegal to own a car alarm that is activated by vibrations or that sounds for longer than three minutes; however, it has been legal to sell and install these types of alarms in New York. This bill makes it illegal to sell or install such car alarms and carries a penalty of $500 to $1,000 for a first offense. Mayor Michael Bloomberg vetoed the bill, arguing that it effectively bans car alarms in the city and can lead to auto thefts; the council overrode the mayor.
and this
CELL PHONE TAX SURCHARGE
(INTRO 218)
Introduced: 2002
Passed City Council: June 21, 2002
Passed Mayor: July 10, 2002
As part of the 2003 city budget, this legislation adds a tax of 30 cents a month to New Yorkers’ cell phone bills.
and this
CIGARETTE TAX INCREASE
(INTRO 230)
Introduced: 2002
Passed City Council: June 21, 2002
Passed Mayor: July 10, 2002
This legislation raises cigarette taxes by $1.42, bringing the price of a pack of cigarettes to $7 or more. New York City now has the highest cigarette prices in the nation. Half of the revenue from this tax goes to the state government.
and this
GENDER-NEUTRAL LANGUAGE
(INTRO 27-A)
Introduced: 2002
Passed City Council: December 4, 2002
Passed Mayor: December 19, 2002
This bill ensures that all laws, documents and materials produced by the city will be written in gender-neutral language and will not include gender-biased terminology.
and this
GUN CONTROL - SHOTGUN AGE LIMIT
(INTRO 144-A)
Introduced: 2004
Passed City Council: January 5, 2005
Passed Mayor: January 18, 2005
This is part of a package of legislation strengthens the city’s gun regulations. New York already has some of the toughest gun laws in the nation. According to officials, 85 percent of the guns used in the city’s 2,000 annual gun-related crimes come from other states with more lenient laws. Intro 144-A prohibits the sale of a rifle or shotgun to anyone under the age of 21 in New York City.
and this
HEALTHCARE FOR GROCERY WORKERS
(INTRO 758)
Introduced: 2006
Passed City Council: August 17, 2005
Mayor Veto: January 19, 2006
City Council Override: March 1, 2006
This legislation, known as the Healthcare Security Act, is an effort to require grocery and “big box” stores like Walmart to provide health care coverage for their employees. It requires employers to contribute $2.50 for each hour an employee works, or $5,000 a year for a full-time employee toward the worker’s health costs. It applies to stores with more than 50 employees (the previous bill said 35 or more employees) and excluded temporary and seasonal workers. The bill also applies to large stores, like Walmart, which use a significant amount of their space to sell food. Mayor Michael Bloomberg vetoed both measures, arguing that they violate federal law, which limits state and local government involvement in employee benefits. The council overrode the mayor.
and this
Metal Bats Ban
Intro 341-A
Introduced: 2006
Passed City Council: March 14, 2007
Mayor Veto: July 4, 2007
City Council Override: July 23, 2007
A ban on the use of metal baseball bats by minors
and this
NEW NOISE CODE
(INTRO 397-A)
Introduced: 2005
Passed City Council: December 21, 2005
Passed Mayor: December 29, 2005
The city’s new noise code places more restrictions on noise pollution than the 30-year-old code it is replacing. The new noise code restricts excessive noise from construction sites and allows construction work only between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. It forbids sanitation or other large trucks from operating in residential areas at night. The new code requires bars to keep music below a specific decibel level. It also forbids continuous animal noise inside a residence for more than 10 minutes between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., or for more than five minutes after 10 p.m. The code allows Mr. Softee ice cream trucks to play jingles ONLY while they are in motion. The code also adds noise from motorcycles, car radios, and portable stereos to the city’s regulations. Most importantly, the regulations impose new fines - ranging from $50 to $8,000 - for those who break the law.
Apparently King Oddo has a problem with Mr. Softee as well as blondes.
He so self important he can’t be bothered to act like a gentleman.
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