New Hampshire GOP Lawmaker Refuses To Apologize For 'Battered Women' Comment

[sheshe2]

A New Hampshire state lawmaker is refusing to apologize for posting a sexually explicit image on Facebook about "battered women," saying it was never meant to be a joke and is being misconstrued.



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"I didn't mean that as a joke, it was a t-shirt print I thought was pretty ridiculous that someone would wear that around," Tasker said, according to WMUR.

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"Representative Tasker’s post was grossly offensive and has no place in public discourse. He should apologize immediately," she said in a statement.

Tasker has been quite open with his opinions on Facebook in the past. In early February, he expressed regret for backing a bill to expand the use of mental health courts, lamenting that his "name is attached to this turd." He also once accidentally dropped his gun on the floor during a committee meeting.

More: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/14/kyle-tasker-facebook_n_4967060.html

Misconstrued? Not on your life. You found it amusing Ha Ha. What a despicable little man you are. You posted it and you own it! Abuse of Women is never a laughing matter. NEVER!

[Chemisse]

1. That's really disgusting.

What a pig.

[pepperbear]

15. "it's pretty ridiculous that someone would wear that around..."

which of course means I have to post it and dedicate it to my friend "mark warden."

[yeoman6987]

16. Can we at least take this seat?

I mean the GOP seems to making 2014 less likely to take the House with idiots like this. The only hope I have is that we have a candidate that can beat him. That shouldn't be that hard.

[bluestate10]

21. The asshole is a state rep in New Hampshire, the top leadership in New Hampshire

has only one republican, Kelly Ayotte and we need to defeat her in 2016.

[enough]

2. He didn't mean it as a joke? How in hell did he mean it? (nt)

[derby378]

3. This brainiac doesn't buy from Rob Ford's dealer, does he? (n/t)

[sheshe2]

4. From the link.

State rep. criticized over domestic violence comments
Warden says some people 'like being in abusive relationships'

State Rep. Mark Warden, R-Manchester, suggested that some people like being in abusive relationships during a hearing on a bill that could affect domestic violence laws in New Hampshire.

"Some people could make the argument that a lot of people like being in abusive relationships," he said. "It's a love-hate relationship."

The comments were caught on tape by liberal group Granite State Progress, one of the groups that has since demanded an apology. Some victims' advocates said they want more than that.

Read more: http://www.wmur.com/politics/State-rep-criticized-over-domestic-violence-comments/19111056#ixzz2w5LZ2CYM

I honestly think I am going to be sick now.

[William769]

5. What an ass.

[Dirty Socialist]

6. Who Still Supports This Fucker???

Unbelievable.

[Cha]

7. If he's gop he's lying.

[sheshe2]

8. Bingo!

[Cha]

10. ..

[Lucky Luciano]

9. keep talking motherfucker. nt

[Cha]

11. +1

[Aerows]

12. I don't really know what to say

except what an asshole.

[sheshe2]

14. I know,

I just feel barely controlled rage.

[Aerows]

23. How do these assholes

get elected is what I want to know? Surely this isn't the first time he's been one. Are they that good at hiding it until they get into office and then feel they have the go-ahead to display their asshole-ry?

[niyad]

13. thanks to one of the commenters for a new word for the crazies --"teavaginalists"

[NBachers]

17. I said it on another thread: Why is even one single Republican holding office in this country?

[Boomerproud]

19. You have made an important and excellent point.

When is this country going to bottom out? How is it possible to have these kind of people in public office?

[bluestate10]

18. ahhhh, Family Values. Wonder whether Focus on the Family will put out a press release. I doubt

FOTF will make a sound.

[yuiyoshida]

20. Son na baka na...

Urusai Baka! Neboken Ja-Neyo baka tare.

[sheshe2]

25. If you are swearing.

I certainly agree with you, yuiyoshida.

[yuiyoshida]

26. heh...

Pretty close to it.. Japanese swear words are not as harsh as English words, but effective enough.

[sheshe2]

27. Thank You!

[yuiyoshida]

28. you're welcome*

*dou itashimashite!

[MrScorpio]

22. Now that's a bigoted, sexist motherfucker that I can respect… Sticking to his guns and all that

Actually, no, I can't respect this asshole.

He needs a good ass kicking.

[Aerows]

24. I don't think there is any ass left to kick

It's just one hundred percent pure anus there.

[bluestateguy]

29. What would be the point of him giving a forced apology?

It would not be sincere, it would only be because people were outraged, and the apology would not be accepted anyway.

[Liberal_in_LA]

30. disgusting

[raccoon]

31. This idiot is from New Hampshire? I would've guessed a red state. I guess

they are stupid, insensitive lawmakers in any state.