Posted on 08/14/2013 7:42:32 AM PDT by Second Amendment First
Rodeo fans and conservatives by the thousands rode to the defense of a rodeo clown Tuesday, less than 72 hours after he took part in a controversial weekend skit involving a masked figure of President Barack Obama.
But the passionate support did not overcome the lingering anger over the Saturday skit at the Missouri State Fair.
The president of the group that organized the rodeo — Mark Ficken — resigned Tuesday, blaming the group’s failure to sanction the clown for his behavior.
It marked a third straight day of heated disagreement over the implications of the rodeo stunt.
“I think it’s a crock,” said rodeo trainer Lyle Sankey of Branson, referring to criticism of the skit. “Do you see as much publicity when they make fun of any conservatives? That doesn’t make the news.”
The clown announcing the event was identified as Tuffy Gessling, a veteran of state and local rodeo events.
By Tuesday evening, a Facebook page called “Support Tuffy Gessling, Professional Rodeo Entertainer” had registered more than 20,000 “likes.” Most of the comments expressed outrage at criticism of the entertainer.
Some suggested other rodeo clowns — or fair attendees — wear Obama masks at future events.
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In an earlier interview, posted on the website of the student newspaper at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Gessling said the use of an Obama-masked clown at the rodeo was not meant as a racial or political statement.
“Comedians all over the country have used political figures to make fun of current events,” Gessling told digitalBURG. “I never tried to be a racist or anything like that. I love all people no matter their background. I live to make people laugh.”
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Ignore , it’s trying to be a DISTRACTION
Some suggested other rodeo clowns — or fair attendees — wear Obama masks at future events.
hmmmmm now THERES an Idea!
how about an OBama Clown In?
Hitler. USSR. Distraction . . . .evil all
I thought about that for the next big Tea Party Rally, imagine how the democrat and liberal media's heads would explode if 10,000 people all showed up dressed like the "Obama Clown"....
That whole thing happened nearly a week ago - everyone should just move on, quit crying libs. Because “at this point, what difference does it make?”
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A dangerous precedent, if we cannot mock politicians. Or anyone, for that matter.
Some enterprising entrepreneur needs to get busy and launch the “OBAMA CLOWN POSSE RODEO TOUR” where every clown wears the Obama mask. You’d find plenty of willing venues in the midwest and south, and I guarantee the house would be packed!
Our in red state country, people have had enough of the clown in the White Hut.
Barry belittled the NASCAR fans so turnabout is fair play. What is Barry doing taking another vacation while he is laying off employees for sequestration?
Ever since the KC Red Star’s original story that had over 5000 comments, they have disabled comments on every story about the incident since then.
“If you want to find out who rules over you, find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” - Voltaire
Great idea to sell Obama masks at all upcoming rodeos.
I’ll purchase one and have a great time demonstrating to all what a clown the Obamadork/felon/cretin is.
Obama is slime, and the clown should be commended for reminding us what a loser this dork really is.
Good for them. Obamugabe ought to be mocked....and the fascists who try and stop it ought to be mocked, too.
By the way, why isn’t the ACLU defending freedom of speech in this episode?
ahaha IT BOGGLES THE MIND
the opportunity....is PRICELESS
Obamas Next Visit to San Francisco...would be an IDEAL VENUE for an an all obama CLOWN SURGE!!
Fick dich, Ficken.
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