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tblue37

(65,483 posts) Thu Jan 14, 2021, 05:21 PM Jan 2021

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John Fugelsang tweet makes a great point:

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I want everyone to think about
riot instigator Lauren Boebert
setting off a metal detector in the Capitol,
refusing to let her bag be searched,
and eventually just being allowed in anyway.

Now imagine the response if Ilhan Omar pulled that & was allowed to enter.

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John Fugelsang tweet makes a great point: (Original Post) tblue37 Jan 2021 OP

Perhaps Nancy will see to it calguy Jan 2021 #1

I wonder when that rule went into effect. Think it was after her refusal?? I do not recall. riversedge Jan 2021 #3

The rule has to be voted on. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #11

I really do not think Ilhan Omar would even think about refusing. riversedge Jan 2021 #2

She should fill her purse with stainless steel spoons Sucha NastyWoman Jan 2021 #8

Exactly, but have every congresswoman do it that wants to feel safe at work. KS Toronado Jan 2021 #19

she should to make a point now. TeamPooka Jan 2021 #14

If anyone fails to comply, should not be allowed to enter; if a federal empl., dock pay! RestoreAmerica2020 Jan 2021 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #5

Tell that Trailer Trash Bimbo lowlife DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #6

good analogy to TSA. Boebert thinks the rules don't apply to her. nt iluvtennis Jan 2021 #13

Have you seen all of her past records DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #16

Yes, a DUer postedthem yesterday. iluvtennis Jan 2021 #18

The citizens of Garfield County, CO, not exactly a hotbed of liberalism from my experience, generalbetrayus Jan 2021 #23

She's not safe to be around. Or have around. dchill Jan 2021 #7

Truth Jay25 Jan 2021 #9

Wait a minute! BasicallyComplicated Jan 2021 #10

Oh, come ON!!!!! MyOwnPeace Jan 2021 #12

John F sure has a way of looking at things, and a way with words, doesn't he? BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #15

She should try lame54 Jan 2021 #17

As too would be the reaction if the insurrection were carried out by islamists ffr Jan 2021 #20

Riot instagator marieo1 Jan 2021 #21

Lauren Boebert is an insurrectionist and traitor who has PatrickforO Jan 2021 #22

if Omar would have done that... robleb Jan 2021 #24

Lock her up! Nitram Jan 2021 #25

calguy

(5,325 posts)

1. Perhaps Nancy will see to it

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 05:23 PM

Jan 2021

that there is $5000 missing in her first check this month.

riversedge

(70,299 posts)

3. I wonder when that rule went into effect. Think it was after her refusal?? I do not recall.

Reply to calguy (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 05:26 PM

Jan 2021

Mr.Bill

(24,318 posts)

11. The rule has to be voted on.

Reply to riversedge (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:48 PM

Jan 2021

It will pass.

riversedge

(70,299 posts)

2. I really do not think Ilhan Omar would even think about refusing.

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 05:24 PM

Jan 2021

Sucha NastyWoman

(2,754 posts)

8. She should fill her purse with stainless steel spoons

Reply to riversedge (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:18 PM

Jan 2021

And behave like Boebert just to see what happens and make a point.

KS Toronado

(17,316 posts)

19. Exactly, but have every congresswoman do it that wants to feel safe at work.

Reply to Sucha NastyWoman (Reply #8)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 01:53 PM

Jan 2021

TeamPooka

(24,252 posts)

14. she should to make a point now.

Reply to riversedge (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:19 PM

Jan 2021

RestoreAmerica2020

(3,438 posts)

4. If anyone fails to comply, should not be allowed to enter; if a federal empl., dock pay!

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 06:29 PM

Jan 2021

..2nd time--- arrest the mfs!

Response to tblue37 (Original post)

DENVERPOPS This message was self-deleted by its author.

DENVERPOPS

(8,844 posts)

6. Tell that Trailer Trash Bimbo lowlife

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:00 PM

Jan 2021

to try that the next time she goes through TSA to board a plane.........

I am humiliated that she is from Colorado, or even a U.S. Citizen for that matter.....

Why didn't the Capitol Police or D.C. Police arrest her when she left the Capitol??????

iluvtennis

(19,870 posts)

13. good analogy to TSA. Boebert thinks the rules don't apply to her. nt

Reply to DENVERPOPS (Reply #6)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:54 PM

Jan 2021

DENVERPOPS

(8,844 posts)

16. Have you seen all of her past records

Reply to iluvtennis (Reply #13)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 02:12 AM

Jan 2021

in Colorado.?????? You know, her POLICE/COURT/CRIME RECORDS here in Rifle Co.???????

iluvtennis

(19,870 posts)

18. Yes, a DUer postedthem yesterday.

Reply to DENVERPOPS (Reply #16)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 12:31 PM

Jan 2021

generalbetrayus

(507 posts)

23. The citizens of Garfield County, CO, not exactly a hotbed of liberalism from my experience,

Reply to DENVERPOPS (Reply #16)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 03:36 PM

Jan 2021

voted for Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush over resident Boebert. Familiarity breeds contempt, I guess.

https://www.garfield-county.com/clerk-recorder/2020-general-election-results/

dchill

(38,527 posts)

7. She's not safe to be around. Or have around.

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:10 PM

Jan 2021

Jay25

(417 posts)

9. Truth

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:33 PM

Jan 2021

BasicallyComplicated

(60 posts)

10. Wait a minute!

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:41 PM

Jan 2021

Are you insinuating...that white people get "privileges" that brown and other people don't?!? Like say a "White Privilege" ?!?! Surley NOT!

MyOwnPeace

(16,937 posts)

12. Oh, come ON!!!!!

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 07:49 PM

Jan 2021

You guys are off of your game! You KNOW what we should shout:

LOCK HER UP!
LOCK HER UP!
LOCK HER UP!
LOCK HER UP!

BobTheSubgenius

(11,564 posts)

15. John F sure has a way of looking at things, and a way with words, doesn't he?

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Thu Jan 14, 2021, 08:25 PM

Jan 2021

I hope he is suitably rewarded for his frequent pearls of wisdom and humour.

lame54

(35,318 posts)

17. She should try

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 02:19 AM

Jan 2021

ffr

(22,671 posts)

20. As too would be the reaction if the insurrection were carried out by islamists

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 03:05 PM

Jan 2021

The GOP would be burning through every law and norm to execute the insurrectionists without due process.

marieo1

(1,402 posts)

21. Riot instagator

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 03:18 PM

Jan 2021

Get rid of Lauren Boebert...........she has been been bad news ever since she was elected.

PatrickforO

(14,587 posts)

22. Lauren Boebert is an insurrectionist and traitor who has

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 03:28 PM

Jan 2021

brought shame and disgrace upon herself, her family, and the people of Colorado.

She should resign at once.

robleb

(162 posts)

24. if Omar would have done that...

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 04:40 PM

Jan 2021

Sean Hannity (and similar a$$holes) would have a full blown stroke on TV!

Nitram

(22,869 posts)

25. Lock her up!

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 05:11 PM

Jan 2021

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