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McKinney's arrogance crosses line
Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ | April 4, 2006

Posted on 04/04/2006 1:50:57 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

In her embarrassing confrontation with the U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney has demonstrated that while she may have changed her trademark hairstyle, her personal style remains as offensive as ever.

McKinney has been sharply criticized — and deservedly so — for allegedly striking a Capitol police officer who stopped her from going around a security checkpoint, a perk allowed members of Congress.

According to police accounts, the officer asked McKinney three times to halt before putting his hand out to restrain her. That's when Capitol Hill police — who asked a federal prosecutor Monday to approve an arrest warrant for McKinney — say the outraged congresswoman hit the officer.

The officer apparently failed to recognize the DeKalb Democrat, who was not wearing a special lapel pin given to the 435 House members to help police identify them. In addition, McKinney sports a new hairdo.

A smarter, less arrogant politician would have smiled at the officer who stopped her, extended a hand and explained: "I'm Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney from the great state of Georgia, and I appreciate your diligence in keeping the Capitol safe. Next time, I hope you'll recognize me." She would have had a pal for life.

But why make friends when you can make headlines? Two days after the scuffle, McKinney faced TV cameras and stayed true to form, charging the officer with racism.

"The whole incident was instigated by the inappropriate touching and stopping of me — a female, black congresswoman," she said.

McKinney's haughty position — that every Capitol employee ought to know her by sight and that she should never have to endure checkpoints like the riffraff — evinces the arrogance and ego that voters expect from elected officials. It may be inconvenient for self-important people such as McKinney to stop and show their IDs, but it's essential in these scary times of terrorist bombings and anthrax attacks.

In 1998, two Capitol officers were killed by a mentally ill man who opened fire at the main tourist entrance to the Capitol.

In the past, McKinney has complained that she's mistaken for the "hired help" in Washington. In the next election, DeKalb residents can help clear up that confusion by putting an end to McKinney's employment with them.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Editorial; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: 109th; arrogance; congress; cynthiamckinney; mckinney; security; wot
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To: Izzy Dunne

LOL... great photoshop there :-)


21 posted on 04/04/2006 3:22:45 AM PDT by Bobalu (This is not the tag line you are looking for.....move along (waves hand))
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Someone in an earlier thread said they thought had that wild eyed look that the 'runaway bride' (also from GA, I believe) has ...
Is it something in the water in that part of the world?
22 posted on 04/04/2006 3:25:43 AM PDT by BluH2o
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
In the past, McKinney has complained that she's mistaken for the "hired help" in Washington.

She should be flattered if they think she is the "hired help". In that picture she looks more like a crack ho.

23 posted on 04/04/2006 3:29:52 AM PDT by jamaly (I evacuate early and often!)
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To: Bobalu

I should point out that that came from Freeper "dead" - it's not my work.


24 posted on 04/04/2006 3:30:35 AM PDT by Izzy Dunne (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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To: jamaly

Too bad the GOP cant make her the Dems' poster child. The screams of racism would be deafening.

Pretty sad that Tom DeLay has essentially been railroaded out of Congress but mckinney probably will stay, and no doubt will be lauded by many of her constituents.


25 posted on 04/04/2006 3:34:12 AM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

She looks like a crazy homeless woman.

The whole incident has to be recorded on security cameras. I'd love to see the footage!


26 posted on 04/04/2006 3:41:41 AM PDT by rockprof
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To: papertyger

Wow, isn't Maxine Waters still in Congress?


27 posted on 04/04/2006 3:41:57 AM PDT by Recon Dad (Force Recon Dad)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I bet the good folk of Gerogia continue to elect this refuge
to represent them in that fine source of commedy, the U.S. Congress.


28 posted on 04/04/2006 3:43:03 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (an enemy of islam)
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To: TNCMAXQ
Pretty sad that Tom DeLay has essentially been railroaded out of Congress but mckinney probably will stay, and no doubt will be lauded by many of her constituents.

Yes, it really is sad news that Tom DeLay is leaving Congress. He is a brave man and a real patriot. You are right the GOP doesn't seem to have cajones enough to stand behind a real man who tells it like it is, they just want to play nice. Personally, I think Tom DeLay and Bob "B-1 Bob" Dornan would be a fine president and vice president. Between the two of them they have more testerone than all the other Congressmen put together.

29 posted on 04/04/2006 3:43:12 AM PDT by jamaly (I evacuate early and often!)
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To: Recon Dad

Do not forget Shirley Jackson Lee - the woman who wanted to know where the American Flag was on Mars. She also lives about a block away from the Capitol yet is driven each day back and forth to Congress and her home.


30 posted on 04/04/2006 4:00:01 AM PDT by 7thson (I've got a seat at the big conference table! I'm gonna paint my logo on it!)
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To: 7thson
Thank God these individuals are not handicapped or we would be entering the perfect storm of cynicism.
31 posted on 04/04/2006 4:05:37 AM PDT by Recon Dad (Force Recon Dad)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

32 posted on 04/04/2006 4:05:46 AM PDT by Jaxter ("Vivit Post Funera Virtus")
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
McKinney has been sharply criticized — and deservedly so — for allegedly striking a Capitol police officer who stopped her from going around a security checkpoint, a perk allowed members of Congress.

NYC councilman killed by political rival Gunman, accompanied by victim, bypassed metal detector

33 posted on 04/04/2006 4:18:18 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

She got her hair done like that on purpose?Is the anniverary of The Little Rascals coming up soon or what?


34 posted on 04/04/2006 4:20:03 AM PDT by Farmer Dean (Every time a toilet flushes,another liberal gets his brains.)
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To: Sir Francis Dashwood

LOLOLOL di you think the gutless wonders of the GOP will ever pursue anything against her?

Heck, Barney Frank barely got a slap on the wrist for using his home as a homosexual brothel.


35 posted on 04/04/2006 4:23:21 AM PDT by Sometimes A River (America can do nothing for the Muslim world)
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To: Farmer Dean

She looks like the Crabman's demented twin sister. Or the demented twin of the delivery guy in the Officemax commercials for those not familiar with "My Name Is Earl".


36 posted on 04/04/2006 4:26:29 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: freeplancer
Yes, there are oficially 435 memebers, but now it is 434 members and one racist space monster with a bad haircut and loser friends.

Only one?

37 posted on 04/04/2006 4:27:57 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: Non-Sequitur; freeplancer
It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native criminal class except Congress.

Mark Twain

38 posted on 04/04/2006 4:29:59 AM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: mewzilla

"Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself." - Mark Twain


39 posted on 04/04/2006 4:34:43 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: Izzy Dunne

rofl I needed a good laugh this am ...thanks


40 posted on 04/04/2006 4:36:55 AM PDT by pandoraou812 ( barbaric with zero tolerance and dilligaf?)
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