Billings legislator insists Constitution says it’s OK to shoot socialists

Billings Gazette ^ | 02/01/2020 | Holly Michels

[Olog-hai]

A Billings Republican legislator said Saturday he believes the U.S. Constitution calls for the shooting or jailing of those who identify as socialists.

State Rep. Rodney Garcia, from House District 52 on the South Side, first made a statement in the form of an unprompted question at a state party gathering in Helena Friday meant to kick off election season and offer training for party members and candidates.

In his question after a speech by former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, who was Montana’s representative in the U.S. House for two years, Garcia said he was concerned about socialists “entering our government” and socialists “everywhere” in Billings, before saying the Constitution says to either shoot socialists or put them in jail.

The Montana Republican Party later condemned Garcia's remarks. …

[Hoosier-Daddy]

I’m happy to send him a box of shells....

[Ex gun maker.]

What, no more “Kill a commie for mommy”?

[bagster]

I dunno. I really like this guy.

[Nateman]

Is Bernie going to campaign in Montana?

[867V309]

two thumbs up

[BTerclinger]

"I like the cut of your jib!"

[Secret Agent Man]

Well sad to say it’s probably what it needs to come down to ultimately. we’ve let them problem grow to 40% of the us population. And because they’ve dumbed down public education many don’t even know they are, they just want free sh1t and want to tax the living fuch out of anyone who has more than they do.

[Farcesensitive]

Enemies foreign and domestic.

[TonyM]

Does he have a campaign contribution website?

[Cowboy Bob]

Ok. Prove that the Constitution DOESN’T say it.

[60Gunner]

Works for me. Where do I sign on?

[Does so]

Amendment needed. Support for “Constitutional reform”.

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“...before saying the Constitution says to either shoot socialists or put them in jail.”

Bullets are cheaper than jail cells.

[heavy metal]

rope is recyclable...

[Loud Mime]

Socialism is theft at a grand scale, greater than any bank robbery.

[Iscool]

Marquez said Saturday she is associated with the Montana Democratic Party and is an eastern member at-large with the party’s executive board. She said she is also a democratic socialist and her political views align with those of Sanders

I'd vote for him...Communism/Socialism is the enemy of America/Constitution...

[Maris Crane]

Not reading the Constitution.

He’s reading the Koran.

[TheNext]

A voice of reason, Rodney Garcia for VP 2024.

[4Liberty]

Government: The home invasion robbery that never ends.

-That was my late hubby's definition; I've always thought it was accurate.