Pissed Off Mom Confronts Scott Pruitt at Washington Restaurant About His Many Misdeeds
Source: Splinter
Kristin Mink was having lunch with her toddler in Washington, D.C., when she noticed who was sitting three tables over: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
In a video posted to her Facebook account, Mink walks up to Pruitt and an unidentified companion and confronts him over his record of environmental deregulation and open corruption. According to Minks video, the confrontation occurred at Teaism in downtown Washington on Monday.
Hi, I just wanted to urge you to resign because of what youre doing to the environment and our country, Mink says. This is my son. He loves animals. He loves clean air. He loves clean water. Meanwhile, youre slashing strong fuel standards for cars and trucks, for the benefit of big corporations.
Pruitts smile turns to a frown as Mink speaks, and he glances nervously to the man sitting across from him.
Read more: https://splinternews.com/pissed-off-mom-confronts-scott-pruitt-at-washington-res-1827299922
Video in link.
csziggy
(34,136 posts)He is clearly visible at the beginning of the video so I am sure there will be someone who will recognize him. I wonder if he is another lobbyist that Pruitt will deny giving favorable treatment to?
TeamPooka
(24,223 posts)olddad56
(5,732 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)ehrnst
(32,640 posts)csziggy
(34,136 posts)But the ears are different:
Back in March, Pawlowski was found guilty on multiple corruption counts tied to a federal pay-to-play investigation.
http://www.wfmz.com/752624956
Pawlowski would be the perfect buddy for Pruitt!
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)He may be a lobbyist, or perhaps a toady.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/02/scott-pruitt-loves-climate-change-hot-towels-burning-jet-fuel.html
csziggy
(34,136 posts)ehrnst
(32,640 posts)csziggy
(34,136 posts)I'd found him on CSPAN entering with Pruitt before the House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee in April:
https://www.c-span.org/video/?438060-1/epa-administrator-testifies-house-energy-panel
But they didn't identify Pruitt's toadies.
appalachiablue
(41,131 posts)Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)I like how she stayed calm while saying some very strong things.
Thanks for the post.
yuiyoshida
(41,831 posts)Moral Compass
(1,520 posts)She spoke calmly and without violence with a quiet, unmistakable sincerity.
This is one of our fellow citizens taking action when action must be taken.
This is what has to be done. Let's dispense with all talk of civility. This is civil protest. She was polite. She did not shriek or scream or rage or curse.
There was nothing Pruitt could do but flee like the coward that he is.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)He was lucky she was calm about it.
KT2000
(20,577 posts)she showed courage!
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)First, having to deal with the rabble in coach, now angry moms? How DOES he manage?
NJCher
(35,662 posts)In case anyone is not, the reason Pruitt flies first class is that he was constantly having to deal with citizens telling him how much they hate his policies and how he runs the department. So, of course, the logical thing to do in Pruitt-world is to charge the taxpayer by going first class so he doesn't have to deal with the thoughts of citizens.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)and throw away the key.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)No outside communication. That way he can be free to be his real self without fucking us and the planet.
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Him and his burly guards ran off before she got back to her seat.
Thats right...she stayed and finished her lunch after pounding Pruitts corrupt ass!
Well done, Mom!
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)They need to know that WE KNOW who they are, what they're doing wrong, and that it's not okay.
Let's "Max" them out.
JoeOtterbein
(7,700 posts)I posted the story on my FB to troll the Trumpers in my life!
George II
(67,782 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Yay for that woman! 💚👍🏾
Baitball Blogger
(46,703 posts)Duppers
(28,120 posts)Wish I could muster that.
This lady is amazing.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)If you look at the photo you can see her holding it and it looks like shes reading it.
I am full of admiration for this young mother, and I love her hairstyle and tattoos!
pazzyanne
(6,551 posts)This is what resistance looks like. This is what draws attention to problems facing America.
This is a responsible mom who wants a better future for her son. Congratulations to her and her family!
kwassa
(23,340 posts)Wrong environment for him, not toxic enough. What did he expect?
The woman is a teacher from Sidwell Friends, where the Obama girls went to school.
ouija
(397 posts)I would say this is uncivil and inappropriate, but this is not normal times. When Susan Collins and many Democrats say two wrongs dont make a right, but why should all Republican wrongs be met with Democratic rights. This cannot continue. Democrats have to unfortunately accept there are not rules with Republicans. Republican montra is that they are going to do it as long as they are allowed to do it. America needs unabashed Progressive fighters. It is the only way America moves forward.
she is so well spoken, well informed, and confident.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Although her IQ probably soars above his.
IronLionZion
(45,433 posts)there are plenty of smoke filled back rooms that are friendly towards conservatives, many private clubs that are restricted entry, but they choose a place where they will encounter hecklers.
Just like the other two assholes who chose Mexican restaurants after implementing fascist and racist family separation policies and repeatedly spewing the complete falsehood that crossing the border is equal to violent crime when it's just a civil misdemeanor.
It feels like they do it on purpose. They want videos of heckling.
olegramps
(8,200 posts)dhol82
(9,353 posts)She was a concerned citizen who very calmly and sincerely presented her case.
She was very, very civil.
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)Bravo!!!!!
Upthevibe
(8,042 posts)at every available opportunity. I live in Southern California so I doubt I'll run into any of that gang of thugs out her. However, if for some reason Devin Nunez or Dana Rohrabacher turn up down here (they are in a completely different parts of the state), I'll definitely confront them.
NJCher
(35,662 posts)is to run into Chris Christie.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Im sick of hearing that we can only confront these pigs with the utmost civility. Screw that crap! Its like asking us to take kid gloves to a gunfight.
IronLionZion
(45,433 posts)I'll come to Cali and eat your avocados. You come to DC and deal with these assholes. They're everywhere here.
burrowowl
(17,641 posts)MontanaMama
(23,313 posts)This made my night! Thank you for sharing it.
zentrum
(9,865 posts)NJCher
(35,662 posts)She spoke with authority and confidence. She had eye contact. She gave thought to what she was going to say before she went to his table, as she had a few bullet points to which to refer. I loved the last line, which was resign before your scandals push you out.
Given the same situation, I would do the same thing. I have long thought we need to make real "no justice no peace." Never a day of peace for these hypocrites who brazenly steal from us. I would gladly take any one of them on.
Yes, I'm angry, but I would not let it show if I had this opportunity. This woman is a role model. She has credibility for delivering her points calmly. Pruitt just sat there and took it, and the part about him running away is really funny. That's what bullies do, you know! Run. Their biggest fear is a confrontation like this. Now Pruitt will be seen as an ass who can't stand up for himself and who ran away from a Mommy and a 2-year old.
Tatiana
(14,167 posts)I love this exercise in citizenship. This woman should be commended.
Cha
(297,196 posts)doing their civic duty in the face of fascism.
heaven05
(18,124 posts)make all these PUKES have to eat TV dinners....I love courage in our citizens.. It will break the back of this RW perv-racist-sexist, fascist, corrupt regime in D.C. now A tip of the hat to Kirsten Minsk.
Yellowdog88
(66 posts)Out in public without his tactical polo?!?!?
marble falls
(57,080 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Paladin
(28,254 posts)And to the We Must Be Civil At All Costs crowd: Piss off!
Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)Bayard
(22,063 posts)Scott Pruitt will be ordering lunch in for the foreseeable future.
olegramps
(8,200 posts)Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)Delmette2.0
(4,164 posts)There is no guarantee that our letter, email or phone message will be given to any Cabinet member or Senator or Representative. We will just be one more tick mark as the oppisition, if that much. They hide in secure SUV's and behind body guards. Confronting them in person is all we have.
She did a marvelous job in getting her opinion in his face.
red dog 1
(27,797 posts)You tell 'em, Kristen!
dflprincess
(28,075 posts)Calmly, firmly, and civilly let him know what she thinks. I don't believe I could be so rational and I really admire her. And it was smart to record it so that there is no doubt about how she approached him.