D.C. officer investigated after comments about Michelle Obama alleged

[NRaleighLiberal]

Source: Washigton Post

By Clarence Williams and Mary Pat Flaherty, Updated: Thursday, July 12, 4:21 PM

A D.C. police officer who worked as a motorcycle escort for White House officials and other dignitaries was moved to administrative duty Wednesday after he allegedly was overheard making threatening comments toward Michelle Obama, according to several police officials.

The police department’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the alleged comments and notified the U.S. Secret Service Wednesday, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give details of the investigation.

The motorman allegedly made the comments Wednesday morning as several officers from the Special Operations Division discussed threats against President Obama. It was not immediately clear where the alleged conversation took place or exactly how many officers took part in the conversation.

During that conversation, the officials said, the officer allegedly said he would shoot the First Lady and then used his phone to retrieve a picture of the firearm he said he would use. It was not immediately clear what type of firearm was allegedly shown.

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[hatrack]

1. Isn't life in "post-racial America" grand?

[PavePusher]

6. I'm not seeing where this was about race.

Is there more info available somewhere?

[Jack Sprat]

15. Yeah sure. I guess this cop just didn't like her dress.

I mean, haven't police escorts shown a propensity of wanting to show First Ladies through the years. That's the first thing that comes to mind, isn't it? Sheeez. Pathetic. Yeah, there's more info available. Stick your head out of your shell and get a whiff of it sometime.

[PavePusher]

26. I haven't seen what race the officer is, or anything about his political positions.

Feel free to hypothesize and pontificate in the absence of evidence as much as you want.

[roody]

28. Let's place bets. Nt

[frylock]

2. where's the love for all the police that didn't threaten the first lady?

few bad apples blahblahblah.

[Jack Sprat]

16. Uhh...maybe some medals for not outwardly expressing a desire to kill the First Lady?

Maybe a ticker tape parade for those doing their job and refusing to join the hatefest.

[part man all 86]

3. words fail me....

[dmr]

5. You & me both

[maddezmom]

4. OMG

[Pizz]

7. Once Again

I've said this over and over. I truly believe that over 50% of all Union Policemen
are out and out racists. They let social issues such as abortion, entitlement rhetoric and
crime, guide their political and moral judgment. I really believe that this guy is not
a loan wolf, there are many more like him.
Lets see how their union leader K. Baumann responds
Instead of wrapping themselves with republican right wing rhetoric, Police Unions better
wake the fuck up and recognize the fact that Republicans are out to destroy their lives by
Replacing them with $12.00 an hr. security guard types. I would almost enjoy the
day that these guys receive their pink slips from republican governors, while at the
same time destroying their benefits and pensions.
The majority of police in my mind do a hell of a great job and are entitled to best
of benefits but to the ones who align themselves with right wing nut republicans I say this, You better wake up, turn off fox and learn who your real enemy is.

It sure isn"t the Obamas.

[wordpix]

24. absolutely untrue cops are racist in DC where many cops are African American

[Pizz]

32. I stated.

that 50% are racists! I won't back down on that.
Union Leaders need to stop protecting Roque cops and start educating
their rank and file. Again, right wing economic doctrine dictates that
Unions ( all of them) need to be eliminated.
I'm asking cops to turn off fox! Start to learn who your real enemy is and
it ain't Michelle.

[dixiegrrrrl]

30. wolves make loans?

[RebelOne]

33. No, but sharks do. n/t

[Faygo Kid]

8. Comments on the Post site will turn your stomach.

No surprise that the trained seal dittoheads think it's either funny or justified.

I just hope the Secret Service is monitoring the Post and other sites, including the FReepers.

[NRaleighLiberal]

12. I just went in to read a few and am now ill.

can't even put into words how it makes me feel to read some of those.

[alp227]

36. Sort the comments by "most recommended" for a saner tone.

With 60 recommendations: "Try telling me this would happen to a Caucasian first lady. The outright hate and objectification of President Obama from the likes of Limbaugh, Beck and yes, Krauthammer and Gerson has unintended consequences. ...See More"

2nd, with 56: "PROTECT OUR PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY AT THIS VOLATILE TIME...because if something happens to any of them there will be a violent uprising by average Americans across the nation, directed squarely at GOP puppet masters who will do anything to win. Anyone who is assigned to protect the President of the United States, and his family, must be vetted and if there is any racist or otherwise violent background they must be immediately released from duty and go work for minimum wage somewhere."

[billky]

9. Michelle Obama threats

What the Hell! Administrative duty?

[southernyankeebelle]

11. Gee it makes you wonder why they are so afraid of Mrs Obama. I guess she just makes

to much sense and that makes them afraid.

[Bette Noir]

13. Have you seen her arms?

They're afraid of her because she could punch them out.

[southernyankeebelle]

19. LOL, that's what I mean. She can take care of herself and is a modern woman. I really like her.

[wordpix]

22. they don't like her garden and health initiatives - very dangerous

seriously, these people are dangerous

[southernyankeebelle]

31. You bet. Maybe they might be worried she would throw tomatoes at them.

[april]

10. there are so many sick people out there this makes me sick......nm

[Smilo]

14. So much for Protect and Serve

.... never realized it came with a caveat that it is only to protect and serve those the officer likes or supports.

[DiverDave]

17. The most surprising thing?

Someone had the BALLS to report it.
Maybe things are changing (lol)

[sofa king]

18. I'm gonna say this in hopes it is not true.

I hope that poltroon is not merely a distraction for the real Republican inside the security detail.

This is negative and alarmist and overly dramatic, but I feel it in my bones that they're going to try it, probably after the convention. There is too much money in this now. Someone is going to try to protect his investment.

That's all the evidence I have, and it should be all that anyone needs.

[heaven05]

20. reprehensible

the insidious racial hate harbored by so many in this country is truly reprehensible and very depressing. what is wrong with this country's citizens?

[wordpix]

21. moved to admin. duty? He should have been sent to mental health services and fired immediately

[obamanut2012]

23. Innocent until proven guilty

Or there would be a HUGE lawsuit, and he would win.

[wordpix]

25. OK, I get your drift but still---mental health services should be required

[Chemisse]

27. We can at least be greatful

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that this made it through the Blue Wall, and was reported.

I wonder how often this type of thing happens and it doesn't get reported to officials.


edit - spelling error

[potone]

29. I find the hostility toward Michelle Obama truly astounding and very frightening.

Hilary Clinton was a lightning rod for virulent hatred when she was First Lady, but she was involved in important policy decisions--particularly health care. Michelle's initiatives seem to me to be unexceptionable: she supports veterans and their families, she promotes physical fitness and healthy meals--particularly for children-- and she encourages organic gardening. In addition, she is highly intelligent, well educated, beautiful, elegant, classy, warm and kind, and obviously a good wife and mother. What's not to like???

[dixiegrrrrl]

35. For anyone who thought racism was a things of the past...

not only is it alive and well, but what I find particularly sinister is that overt racism is not limited to a few crackpots on the fringes.