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Charlotte’s sheriff doesn’t know how many branches of government there are and it’s painful to watch
notthebee.com ^ | Feb 9, 2026 | Harris Rigby

Posted on 02/10/2026 6:15:28 AM PST by V_TWIN

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The Democrat Sheriff of Charlotte NC, Gary McFadden, was just completely unable to answer:

a) What the 3 branches of government are. b) Which branch he serves under.

This is genuinely painful to watch... completely shocking.

Representative Chesser: What branch of government do you operate under?

Sheriff McFadden: Mecklenburg County.

Chesser: What branch of government do you operate under as sheriff?

McFadden: Constitution of the United States.

The elected Democrat sheriff of the county containing one of the largest cities in the southeast - the city where Iryna Zarutska was murdered - doesn't know what a branch of government even is.

Chesser: I'm asking which branch you fall under.

McFadden: Mecklenburg County. I'm a duly sworn Mecklenburg County Sheriff, we answer to the people of Mecklenburg County.

Chesser: This is not where I was anticipating getting stuck. Um - Are you aware of how many branches of government there are?

McFadden: No.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: blacksupremacy; charlotte; dei; donutwatch; garymcfadden; harrisrigby; irynazarutska; mecklenburgcounty; northcarolina; police; sheriff
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"And McFadden's smug face while answering these questions takes it to a whole new level."

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Because he knows full well he is melanin protected

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1 posted on 02/10/2026 6:15:28 AM PST by V_TWIN
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To: V_TWIN
To futher add to the confusion ask the following:

...What day of the year is today recognized as....

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/february/february-days

2 posted on 02/10/2026 6:23:37 AM PST by deport
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To: V_TWIN

HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE?

(don’t answer, I already know.)


3 posted on 02/10/2026 6:26:08 AM PST by Ken Regis (I concur )
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To: V_TWIN

Phil Murphy was painful to watch during the plandemic. He’d be interviewed and questioned about constitutional authorities and he had no clear, and essentially said he didn’t care.


4 posted on 02/10/2026 6:29:29 AM PST by TiGuy22
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To: V_TWIN

He just reflects the intelligence of his voters....Garbage In, Garbage Out.


5 posted on 02/10/2026 6:31:55 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: V_TWIN

Actually there are at least 5:

Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Bureaucracy
Intelligence

We are all lead to believe the first three run things but the real answer is the final two control us.


6 posted on 02/10/2026 6:35:27 AM PST by gunnut
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To: V_TWIN

He never watched My Favorite Brunette 1947 movie , Peter Lorre was studying to become an American citizen and told Lon Chaney jr the 3 branches ,LOL


7 posted on 02/10/2026 6:37:41 AM PST by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: V_TWIN

I didn’t even need to look. America is the longest running Katzenjammer Kids comic strip extant.


8 posted on 02/10/2026 6:39:59 AM PST by LouAvul (I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6)
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To: butlerweave

Schoolhouse Rock - Three Ring Government

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSGyiT-o3o


9 posted on 02/10/2026 6:44:24 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: V_TWIN

I don’t know why we are picking on this guy. Do you think Jasmine Crockett, Ilhan Omar, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Maxine Waters or Hank Johnson could answer basic government questions? An election most definitely is not an intelligence test.


10 posted on 02/10/2026 6:44:39 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: V_TWIN

Gary does not get a gold star on his forehead....unlike his lapel.


11 posted on 02/10/2026 6:45:54 AM PST by Mashood
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To: V_TWIN

Plus he knows full well tokens get a free ride.

Melanin approved


12 posted on 02/10/2026 6:49:47 AM PST by Vaduz (NEVER TRUST A DEMOCRAT)
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To: V_TWIN

13 posted on 02/10/2026 6:50:27 AM PST by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: V_TWIN

My FIL used to say, “Free schools and dumb people.”


14 posted on 02/10/2026 6:57:26 AM PST by kinsman redeemer (The real enemy seeks to devour what is good. )
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To: V_TWIN

I saw this. I really was stunned. He’s sitting there with all this gold on his uniform like Idi Amin, and he doesn’t know there are three branches of government, or what they are...? My mouth was hanging open.


15 posted on 02/10/2026 7:04:13 AM PST by A_perfect_lady (The greatest wealth is to live content with little. -Plato)
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To: gunnut
Actually there are at least 5:

Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Bureaucracy
Intelligence

We are all lead to believe the first three run things but the real answer is the final two control us.

Don't forget the Media--the propaganda machine.

16 posted on 02/10/2026 7:07:48 AM PST by pgyanke (Republicans get in trouble when not living up to their principles. Democrats... when they do.)
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To: Ken Regis
It's right up there with believing Guam will flip over. kss7syvadhfz
17 posted on 02/10/2026 7:10:54 AM PST by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave)
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To: V_TWIN

The office of Sheriff in a given county in New Jersey dates back to colonial times. It predates the federal Constitution. There’s an immovable chunk of independent authority going on there that flows from the People.


18 posted on 02/10/2026 7:12:00 AM PST by one guy in new jersey
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To: Opinionated Blowhard

“An election most definitely is not an intelligence test.”

They are in a sense, with the electorate being tested, not the candidates.


19 posted on 02/10/2026 7:12:29 AM PST by Chewbarkah
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To: Ken Regis

Ask Pima County...

https://www.pima.gov/394/Elections?contentId=a657fa24-06bb-459b-8061-5f7879f9eca4

See how they got Sheriff Nanos...

Bet it works the same way in that NC neck of the woods.


20 posted on 02/10/2026 7:12:36 AM PST by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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