Sheriff Dupnik's criticism of political 'vitriol' resonates with public [ Sheriff Dupnik Failed]

Washington Post ^ | 1-9-11 | By Sandhya Somashekhar

[NoLibZone]

Pima County Sheriff Clarence W. Dupnik, who is overseeing the investigation of Saturday's mass shooting that critically wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D), became an overnight sensation with his remarks that the "vitriol" in today's political discourse contributed to the incident and that Arizona has become "a mecca for prejudice and bigotry."

Dupnik's name was a top search term on Twitter Saturday night, with many of the tweets thanking him for his candor, and overnight, a Facebook page titled "Clarence Dupnik is my Hero" sprung up.

In a news conference Saturday evening, Dupnik condemned the "atmosphere of hatred and bigotry" that he said has gripped the nation and suggested that the 22-year-old suspect being held in the shooting was mentally ill and therefore more susceptible to overheated messages in the media.

"There's reason to believe that this individual may have a mental issue. And I think people who are unbalanced are especially susceptible to vitriol," he said during his televised remarks. "People tend to pooh-pooh this business about all the vitriol we hear inflaming the American public by people who make a living off of doing that. That may be free speech, but it's not without consequences."

[cripplecreek]

I’m glad to see the subject of the sheriff’s political feelings being inserted into this is making some news.

[screaminsunshine]

Just on Fox. Wyatt Earp he is not.

[Conservative9]

He only became an overnight sensation with the stubbornly stupid! For most Americans he became a classless progressive whore. Sorry to be redundant.

[no-to-illegals]

Dear Sheriff Dupnik,

How can an investigation be wrapped up in less than 36 hours, and all the facts be known?

Did I just enter the TV zone of 24? ..... (note to self)

[bobzeetwin]

I guess I missed it but where is the evidence that this guy was motivated by vitriol or anything other than the desire for attention?

Unlikely there is any evidence. The shooter is a whack job. Barney Fife has no business grabbing this stage. He is a shameless, self righteous, ignorant man.

[Lazlo in PA]

This is classic CYA. The Sheriff is going to be found as one of the contributors to this event. He had knowledge of this murderers beliefs and mental instability. He did nothing to keep the public safe from him. As time goes on this guy is going to be the poster child for lazy police work.

[Darren McCarty]

It's time for Dupnik to be taken out in 2012. Primary or General election.

[David1]

The sheriff is a Democrat. That is why he continues to politicize it. I wish someone in the media would point out that this Loughner is a leftist with favorite books such as the Communist Manifesto and Mein Kampf.

[Baynative]

Maybe this mental midget of a Sheriff was referring to Barack Obama who spoke to Latinos before the election saying; "If Latinos sit out the election instead of saying, 'We're going to punish our enemies and we're gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us,' if they don't see that kind of upsurge in voting in this election, then I think it's going to be harder and that's why I think it's so important that people focus on voting on November 2."

I guess Obama labeling citizens who oppose open borders and amnesty for lawbreakers is OK with the stupid Sheriff.

[David1]

Read my post #28. The sheriff is a Democrat.

[bunkerhill7]

college & NFL football coaches get trooper protection,

none for members of Congress,

[RasterMaster]

"One party is trying to block the attempts of another party to make the country a better country."

He’s proven himself to be another bitter LIEberal rather than a professional law enforcement officer. Apparently, those who disagree with the DUmocrat agenda are to be held responsible when one of their own goes off the deep end.

[jimbo123]

The Sheriff is going to be found as one of the contributors to this event. He had knowledge of this murderers beliefs and mental instability. He did nothing to keep the public safe from him.

Exactly.

[Darren McCarty]

Well aware of it. I just had a vanity post saying that he should be taken out (politically).

[Darren McCarty]

Post pulled that is.

[OldMissileer]

He’s being more of a PR person than someone investigating a crime.

He is a Sheriff and therefore a politician. Many, but not all, of them are not qualified to be in law enforcement.

This man is an example.

[Carley]

A fellow traveller with the likes of Chief Moose.

[Twinkie]

“Vitriol” is any speech that doesn’t agree with the socialist rhetoric or the leftist agenda. Arizona’s governor is guilty of “vitriol” to them for wanting to enforce the law! Anyone who resists Obama and his handlers and their agenda with speech will probably soon be visited by the “thought police”.

[StonyBurk]

Let correct your correction-if I might— Dupnics vitriol resonates with the Democratic Party Plantation and the hollywood hype types.

[StonyBurk]

Well I understand he had several leftist propaganda publications in his rathole.Does that count?