LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATE SPITS IN FACE OF TALK SHOW HOST ON THE AIR

DFU listening to KABC in Los Angeles | 9-8-02 | Doug from Upland

[doug from upland]

The evening started innocently enough for Brian Whitman, Sunday evening talk show host on KABC in Los Angeles.

He had on his show four minor candidates running for governor of California. Three were on the phone and the fourth, Libertarian candidate Gary Copeland, was in studio.

The conversation eventually turned to illegal immigration. Copeland did not like Whitman's position and called him a racist. Although Whitman kept trying to answer, Copeland kept talking over him and would not let him speak.

Just as Whitman puts callers in "timeout" on his show when they won't let him have his say, he told the engineer to cut off Copeland's microphone. Copeland became incensed and started packing his things to leave the studio.

Then, in great FReeper tradition, Whitman told Copeland not to let the door hit his ass on the way out. He also called Copeland a lunatic.

Then the rain came. Copeland walked over to Whitman and spit in his face. Whitman couldn't believe it. Two others on the KABC staff couldn't believe it.

Whitman had the station call the police and is considering filing assault charges.

Poor Copeland. He may no longer be the Libertarian candidate for governor. An official high ranking representative of the party called in to Whitman and told him that Copeland would be receiving no more backing and they were going to see what they could do to take him off the ballot.

Now that was classic talk radio. The unbelievable happened. A candidate for governor actually showed himself to be a bigger jackass than Gray Davis. Davis has spit on the law but never on Whitman, at least not yet. Brian, get him in studio.

[AAABEST]

I think most all conservatives have a small "l" libertarian streak in them. Most conservatives however could never become large Ls because the large Ls are their worst own enemy.

Pro-choice, open immigration, whipping out guns in public, spitting, Harry Browne.

They shouldn't wonder why they can't affect anything or anyone when they exude foolishness.

[RLK]

If it had been me in my prime, Copeland would be shitting teeth for a month.

[hole_n_one]

The loogie hocker........

Gary Copeland

Source

[doug from upland]

Nope. No archives. Perhaps Brian will put it on his own website.

[hole_n_one]

The alledged loogie hocker........

[stuck_in_new_orleans]

is this available online or in real audio somewhere?

[doug from upland]

BRIAN WHITMAN.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

This has been a tough day for me, thanks for brightening it up!

[rb22982]

This guy is a prime example of why I'm not registered LP.

[doug from upland]

Brian does comedy bits on his website ---- www.brianwhitman.com. I suspect this one may make it there.

[socal_parrot]

The loogie hockie....

Brian Whitman

[rb22982]

I agree

[Roscoe]

An official high ranking representative of the party called in to Whitman and told him that Copeland would be receiving no more backing

Talk about empty threats.

[doug from upland]

What is Copeland's favorite pitch?????

[Cultural Jihad]

It must have all been in self-defense, dontcha know. Libertarians would never initiate force or fraud. The 'lunatic' word was equal to a knife in the heart, and he was justified in lashing back with all the venom at his disposal. < /sarcasm >

[Cultural Jihad]

Talk about empty threats.

There goes he easy access to the $45.00 lawn posters.

[hole_n_one]

Spitter

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Talk about empty threats.

LOL!

[Texasforever]

Oh boy, here we go -- all Libertarians are spitters ...

You do have to admit that ALL libertarian candidates are NUTS don't you? Ya'll are the gift that just keeps on giving. LMAO

[socal_parrot]

all Libertarians are spitters ...

That would be using a broad brush....some probably swallow.