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Trump vows to pay legal fees of supporters who 'knock the crap' out of tomato-throwers
The Week ^ | February 1, 2016 | Jeva Lange

Posted on 02/01/2016 1:18:20 PM PST by SunkenCiv

Trump vows to pay legal fees of supporters who 'knock the crap' out of tomato-throwers.

Donald Trump got word from his security detail in Cedar Rapids on Monday that there could be someone in the audience with tomatoes -- so Trump reportedly decided to go ahead and take precautions.

"If you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them," Trump urged his supporters. Were anyone to feel concern about being prosecuted for assault in such a scenario, Trump reassured that, "I promise you, I will pay for the legal fees."

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TOPICS: US: Iowa; US: New York
KEYWORDS: 2016election; election2016; iowa; newyork; tomato; trump
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To: miss marmelstein

“Why would anyone attack Roy Rogers?? “

Same people we’re up against, in much younger forms.


121 posted on 02/01/2016 2:54:00 PM PST by ichabod1 (Spriiingtime for islam, and tyranny. Winter for US and frieeends. . .)
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To: ez

We need to hold’em by the nose... and kick’em in the ass.


122 posted on 02/01/2016 2:55:20 PM PST by ichabod1 (Spriiingtime for islam, and tyranny. Winter for US and frieeends. . .)
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To: Norseman

Was concerned that this would be his next move. Not a good sign for dissenters.


123 posted on 02/01/2016 2:58:23 PM PST by Aquamarine (Vote Conservative.)
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To: XenaLee
But acting pre-emptively on what it 'looks like' somebody is going to do is illegal. At least...at the moment.

Do you think a secret service agent--when he sees a raised firearm--waits until the firearm is discharged before he takes action against the wouldbe shooter? No he does not. Guaranteed.

124 posted on 02/01/2016 2:58:49 PM PST by matt1234 (Note to GOPe lurkers: I and thousands like me will NEVER vote for Jeb Bush)
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To: McGruff

They could, but someone would call the cobs.


125 posted on 02/01/2016 2:58:56 PM PST by SunkenCiv (Here's to the day the forensics people scrape what's left of Putin off the ceiling of his limo.)
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To: Hot Tabasco

Ah, a present of false choices, an Obama acolyte, perhaps?


126 posted on 02/01/2016 3:03:33 PM PST by Norseman (Defund the Left....completely!)
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To: SunkenCiv

127 posted on 02/01/2016 3:06:07 PM PST by McGruff (Are we electing a president or a pope here?)
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To: matt1234

rotten tomatoed=raped. Yep, I got it.


128 posted on 02/01/2016 3:07:33 PM PST by Norseman (Defund the Left....completely!)
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To: over3Owithabrain
Self defense from a tomato thrower is not a crime. It’s making ketchup!

What about pointed sticks?

129 posted on 02/01/2016 3:08:45 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: SunkenCiv; McGruff
Trump would call for any corn thrower to be creamed.

(And rightfully so)

130 posted on 02/01/2016 3:09:02 PM PST by matt1234 (Note to GOPe lurkers: I and thousands like me will NEVER vote for Jeb Bush)
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To: matt1234

Oh, now it’s rotten tomato=raised firearm.

Haven’t you got a howitzer analogy in your pocket somewhere too? Or maybe a heat-seeking missile?


131 posted on 02/01/2016 3:09:03 PM PST by Norseman (Defund the Left....completely!)
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To: Norseman
Ah, a present of false choices, an Obama acolyte, perhaps?

Huh???? I have no idea what you're trying to say, perhaps you can put it into much simpler language that this uneducated schlep can understand.............Thanks

132 posted on 02/01/2016 3:11:15 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (Dear Santa: Please find a home for every homeless and unwanted cat and dog that is suffering)
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To: WTFOVR
Go play in traffic

Let me guess... Trump supporter??

133 posted on 02/01/2016 3:11:19 PM PST by pollywog ( " O thou who changest not....ABIDE with me")
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To: Norseman
Rape and tomato throwing are both violent assaults. I used rape as an analogy, hoping that it would help you see my point. Obviously, they are not exactly the same crime.

You are losing the argument in this thread ... badly. You should just admit it and cut the losses to your credibility.

Also, you are blaming the potential victim, i.e. Trump. That is a low tactic usually reserved for rats.

134 posted on 02/01/2016 3:18:13 PM PST by matt1234 (Note to GOPe lurkers: I and thousands like me will NEVER vote for Jeb Bush)
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To: Hot Tabasco

Sorry...meant to say “a presenter of false choices,” one of Obama’s regular techniques.

You gave me the choice of doing it Trump’s way (knock the crap out of them) or your way (reaching across the aisle to appease the MSM and the democrats).

Not the only choices I have, hence the false choices.


135 posted on 02/01/2016 3:20:10 PM PST by Norseman (Defund the Left....completely!)
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To: pollywog

Just tired of your insufferable bull crap. perhaps you were never taught to mind your own business ... And I’m being polite.


136 posted on 02/01/2016 3:20:35 PM PST by WTFOVR (I find myself exclaiming that expression quite often these days!)
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To: matt1234

You are losing the argument...badly.

See how effective that is?

So, now Trump, the instigator, has become the victim? And because you’ve made him the victim, I’ve become the Democrat? Interesting.

Here’s a far more reasonable analogy by the way, since a rotten tomato will do very little personal damage and Trump can afford a new shirt (especially since he’s got all that extra money to pay everyone’s legal expenses.)

Trump: “It’s rumored that a couple of people are going to taunt me at this rally. If you hear someone taunting me, knock the crap out of ‘em and I’ll pay your legal fees.”

Given your argument thus far, I’m sure that sounds quite reasonable to you, but I can assure you that despite your extensive legal background, you will be the one hauled away if you follow Trump’s direction.

Or, you can continue escalating the tomato....stick a few razor blades in it...fill it with acid, etc.


137 posted on 02/01/2016 3:27:37 PM PST by Norseman (Defund the Left....completely!)
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To: Norseman
Not the only choices I have, hence the false choices.

So what are YOUR choices, not that it matters and not that anyone really cares considering the topic of the thread.

138 posted on 02/01/2016 3:27:48 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (Dear Santa: Please find a home for every homeless and unwanted cat and dog that is suffering)
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To: SunkenCiv

Jeez, talk about corny jokes!


139 posted on 02/01/2016 3:27:59 PM PST by Fresh Wind (Falcon 105)
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To: faithhopecharity
"My brother-in-law never got invited back to dinner after talking like that".

LOL !

Keep the faith....

Leni

140 posted on 02/01/2016 3:31:22 PM PST by MinuteGal (GO TRUMP GO !!!)
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