That guy who brought one measly handgun (on his thigh!) to Obama’s rally in New Hampshire last week? He was a pussy. This fellow this morning brought a pistol and an AR-15 semi-automatic assault rifle to Obama’s town hall in Arizona this morning. He “was walking around the pro-health care reform rally at 3rd and Washington streets.” 100% legal, times a million, to boot. Next week some slob will bring a Panzer tank to one of these things, “just in case” he has to protect his rights. [Arizona Republic via Gawker]
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Wait he’s black! Arrest him immediately!
he doesn’t really care about the public option… this man is obviously a racist
Pussy. I’m bringing my bunker-buster and my low-yield nuclear device.
And to think I used to catch hell as a kid walking around town with a Wrist Rocket sticking out of my back pocket.
He heard that he gets to have beer with the preznit if he’s arrested.
[re=388372]TheRealJimbo[/re]: Well those things could hurt somebody. That and lawn darts.
Nice ass – he gets a pass.
That’s why I’m proud to be a Phoenician!
We have our own brand of batshit crazy out here.
If you’ve ever packed for an overnight trip and brought 3/4 of the clothes you own, you know, because you might wish you’d brought the wife beater tank top for the workout you won’t have time for, you’d understand the need to bring an arsenal to a rally. I sorta get it.
and you gotta love the extra clip in his back pocket.
Is he talking to Steven Spielberg?
I think that “Death Panel” sounds like a really cool “Running Man”-esque reality show. I bet this guy just wanted his shot.
He’s Double-Secret Service. The license to kill, no-question asked dudes who take care of the white trash with pussy 9 mms and 45 handguns. All part of the Socialist Plan, libz.
It will be difficult to make the argument that the forefathers had this in mind when they wrote the Constitution.
But I still can’t tell if he was pro- or anti-reform. It just says he was walking around the pro side.
Is it racial transcendance if I’m now more afraid of white people with guns than black people with guns?
He should have tried this when GWB came to town. He would have been a stain on the sidewalk.
He’s dressed awfully nice to be a protester. I’m confused.
[re=388389]GreatOldOnesParty[/re]: I know. I’m kind of wondering if he was a Pro-reform person…like “anything you can do, I can do better.”
Or maybe, he’s one of those Black Panthers we’ve heard so much about.
Nope, he’s just pro-bullet wound.
Wow, this picture just induced a wave of cognitive dissonance I haven’t felt since the Clinton impeachment.
My first reaction was wait, maybe he’s secret service.
My second is maybe he’s trying to prove a point – armed looks a lot different to a lot of people when it’s a black guy with the guns
And at that point, my head started to explode.
Is it too early in the day for a nap?
Jesus, these people…
[re=388367]c-sick[/re]: Perhaps he’s campaigning to be the new RNC head, since the position’s been vacant for some six months now…
[re=388388]Rodney Badger[/re]: Why, because it’s in the Bill of Rights?
Also, there’s this great scene in Cryptonomicon….
best reply on Gawker:
02:10 PM
On the flip side, it’s a first for African-Americans being able to flaunt an assault rifle in public and have it be perfectly legal.
But that’s AZ for you. We actually are progressive. Just not in the way you think.
The 2nd Amendment protects Libruls’ rights to guns & ammo just as much as Wingnuts, so we can all kill each other.
Ahh, Arizona. The land that brought us concealed handguns in bars . . . not to mention drive-through liquor stores (for those times when dragging your ass out of the pickup truck to get that sixpack is just too much work).
Can I go to a Grassley event wearing that cock-knife thing from seven?
Well, he’s no Huey P. Newton. Huey would not wear those Haggar Action-Slacks.
[re=388389]GreatOldOnesParty[/re]: Well I think you can be sure that the teabaggers had a moment of unease when they noticed his skin color. Many of them can remember Huey Newton and the Black Panthers (though some think it was a football team).
[re=388405]Neoyorquino[/re]: Arizona’s drive-thru liquor stores are a much-needed public service for drivers who are too drunk to walk to and from their cars…
[re=388401]jbd[/re]: A black dude carrying that many guns back in oldentimes would have caused a constitutional crisis.
What does the Second Amendment say again? Apparently something like: “Having unregulated, inarticulate, nut-jobs wondering around armed to the teeth for no apparent reason, being necessary to the the egos of men whose penises are to small, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
[re=388410]qaf[/re]: He’s also not carrying a sign encouraging poor gardening. I tried watering a plant with blood and that fucker just up and died.
LYING BASTARDS!
You know how desensitized I’ve become to all of this nonsense?
My first thought was “he’s hot!”
[re=388383]GreatOldOnesParty[/re]: pussy didn’t bring a bandolier.
There is NO WAY this would happen when W. was in office. That man would surely be in Gitmo.
Yeah, I live in Tucson, and I still feel to close to the crazy of Phoenix.
And to the rest of the world: Yes, Arizona will out-douche you every day of the week. You’re welcome.
Hey c’mon. He’s a black guy in Phoenix. Of course he needs an AR-15
YOU SEE HE’S BLACK!!1! AND YOU GUYS CALLED US CRAZY TEABAGGIN RACIST GUN NUTS! IN YOUR FACE LIBTURDS!
Wow…if he finds it necessary to pack that much heat he must really be compensating for some deficiency in the pants region…there goes that stereotype…
[re=388428]vladster[/re]: Yeah. The African-American pop. of AZ is THAT guy and the Phoenix Suns.
(it’s actually like 2% of our total population)
CNN says there was another dude with a pistol and an AR-15 there, too, and this one was a white teabagger.
Neilist is going to cream himself.
Wait a minute. You mean to tell me the Second Amendment lets blacks carry guns, too? Do the white people know about this?
:::A-hem:::
Jim: Technically, “Panzer tank” is redundant.
You know, sort of like “Crazed Anti-Gun Nut Wonkette Weenie”?
AR-## that’s American. Nice to see a clean cut black man with an American gun. I expected a guy with an afro in a dashiki with a Chi-Com AK. I bet he wears a hat with a brim too. We are one Nation Black, White, Government worker, People without health care, everybody. Too bad about the Glock though, that sort of ruined the picture.
Are grenades legal anywhere? This is getting awesomely out of hand. If I have a permit for TNT, can I wrap it around my waist and walk around?
[re=388434]The Cold Sea[/re]: But only 3/5 as much ammunition, however – so they have to be extra-sharp shooters, by all means necessary…
That Black Panther is doing it wrong. Very wrong.
Fuck it!
I’m grabbing my katana and going down there to confuse everyone with my “Don’t take my healthcare away from my corporate overlords!” sign.
In my comment, I feel compelled to notice that this man in the picture here is black.
[re=388428]vladster[/re]: Especially with Shaq headed off to Cleveland.
That is obvious Louis from Left 4 Dead. He’s just prepared for the coming zombie apocalypse.
But, but, he’s black … and he’s armed to the teeth. This is NOT what Glenn Beck meant when he told the wingnuts to violently voice their concerns at town hall meeetings!
OK, wingnuts, I thought that guns were tools for use in the defense of liberty against tyrants or for sport or something. When did they become a fashion accessory?
That’s what AngryBlakGuy looks like from the hind quarters?
[re=388432]Brendan M.[/re]: They’re probably in the same cub scout pack.
[re=388437]Neilist[/re]: The way things are going lately, the anti-gun weenies are undoubtedly becoming fewer.
[re=388433]AnnieGetYourFun[/re]: “Cream myself”?
Well, no.
I’m just sort of appalled at the racist “liberals” in here who are so eager to disarm African-Americans. Reminds me of another Great American Liberal Hypocrite: Now-Sen. Diane Feinstein. While she was busily trying to disarm the citizens of San Francisco, she forgot to mention the handgun that she had . . . “for protection.”
I recognize it’s hard for you racists to hide your “true colors.” But please, have some sensitivity for those of us who are more enlightened.
Anyway, my M-16 is nice (a Colt with the heavy target barrel); has a FABULOUS mil-spec optic; and doesn’t touch those nasty 30-Jams-In-A-Row semi-banana clips. (If you can’t hit the running school child with the standard 20-round mag, you shouldn’t be carrying the thing.)
so the arms race begins
[re=388432]Brendan M.[/re]: [re=388453]Gopherit[/re]: http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2009/08/more_guns_the_merrier.php?ref=fpblg
Chill, people, he’s just Orly Taitz’ weapon butler.
I would give this man every $20 bill in my wallet if I met him in a Florida restroom.
[re=388449]thehelveticascenario[/re]: ObviousLY, dumbass. And here’s a pic for comparison:
http://www.games32.com/web4/games_catalog/games/Left-4-Dead-PC/images/46605.jpg
[re=388459]Neilist[/re]: Yes, of course. You are the only one here who is pro-gun. What was I thinking?
Today, we are all Diane Feinstein.
At least this man is contributing to the employment of Secret Service agents. They must assign a whole contingent to watch each armed freakshow who shows up to these pointless gabfests. Without people like this we’d have dozens if not hundreds of unemployed SS out there, fomenting rebellion.
From the article- why do people like Jon Stewart need writers when he can get his for free?
“This has nothing to do with the president being Black,” he said. “My ex-wife is Black.”
Another protester, 12-year-old Micah Vandenboom, was there with her parents.
She held a sign that made clear her opposition to the president’s health-care reform plans.
“Under Obama, everyone will get the same health care, that’s socialism,” she said. “It has failed in other countries, you know, like Europe.”
I don’t watch Fox Noise so I may have missed the announcement that the 1st and 2nd amendment were now merged.
Freedom of Speech while Heavily Armed. Something only a certified NRA gun-loon could think was even vaguely legal.
They should really make it illegal to carry an automatic weapon to a Presidential event unless you’re first required to remove your shoes, dump out any containers of liquid of more than 3 ounces, and put your gun oil in a transparent Ziploc bag before you arrive.
[re=388402]GreatOldOnesParty[/re]: Further proof that Gawker has apparently banned every single decent commenter.
[re=388437]Neilist[/re]: If “Panzer tank” is redundant then how do I differentiate between my Panzer tank and my Panzer Petrol Blue V Neck Men’s Sweater?
[re=388470]AnnieGetYourFun[/re]: shh. It makes him feel special to isolate himself for no reason.
Way to go, Kenneth! I’d like to see Obama’s purple-shirted union thugs try to mess with you now!
AUTOMATIC FOR WE THE PEOPLE!
[re=388459]Neilist[/re]: BTW, I would think that if you took a poll of the weenies in here, you’d find the room equally split between “disarm” and “disrobe” for this pictured gentleman.
[re=388437]Neilist[/re]: So, the Wehrmacht rolled across France with… large feral cats?
This guy’s new nickname is “Black Panzer!”
WWTNB?
What would Ted Nugent bring?
http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/4/8/2/1/22851284-22851287-slarge.jpg
“People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to swan around at teabag parties carrying way more firepower than they’d ever seriously think of using” – err, something like that.
[re=388459]Neilist[/re]: So I take it you’re here for the buttsex. Have you tried jamming a gun up your ass?
[re=388434]The Cold Sea[/re]: Jeff Sessions is on it as we speak. This is an outrage!
You know, if he were to whip out his penis and wave it at the president he’d be locked up in 2 shakes. Guns? No problem.
[re=388481]shadowMark[/re]: Anyone wearing a sweater brand named “Panzer Petrol Blue V Neck Men’s Sweater” is beyond redemption anyway.
But I heard that “Auschwitz Cologne for Men” is nice. Sort of a tangy barbeque fragance, with just a hint of regret . . . .
[re=388408]Snarkalicious[/re]: If you want to mow down Grassley, strap on a dick scythe instead.
[re=388491]Guppy06[/re]: and this is why I scraped by with C’s and D’s in my high school German class.
[re=388498]Monsieur Grumpe[/re]: You seem to be implying that there is a difference.
[re=388490]AnnieGetYourFun[/re]: The “disrobe” ones are all wearing “Panzer Petrol Blue V Neck Mens Sweaters,” correct?
[re=388508]Neilist[/re]: And we’re the ones with impeccable taste too. Take that any way you like.
[re=388508]Neilist[/re]: Nothing but a smile and a thin layer of KY, actually. Why do you ask?
[re=388478]One Yield Regular[/re]: AR-15 is actually a semi-auto.
In the direction he points his gun and whether he chooses to fire, he is simply expressing his pubic opinion. This is clearly protected speech.
I’m a gun/sword/knife loving libtard. So eat it!
[re=388474]finallyhappy[/re]: Well you got to admit that countries like Europe do have better health care than countries like Africa. You Betcha. Also.
“appalled at the racist “liberals” in here who are so eager to disarm African-Americans.”
I can’t find my gibberish-to-English dictionary. Probably just as well, I don’t have the energy to translate this thought-free spew. Buttsecks, also.
Thank god they chose to be discreet about photographing this guy. Someone could get hurt.
A good old fashioned WARBLOG will make us all feel better!!! Get Glenn! GET ‘EM!!!
http://www.defendglenn.com/support_wall.php?
[re=388490]AnnieGetYourFun[/re]: Being a well-armed hetero kind of pig, I’d have to vote for “neither”.
He is Kenneth Gladney.
God, how I love Tucson, and hate the rest of this fuckin state! you can openly carry an assault rifle on the street, but try an carry a set of nunchucks? sorry boy that’s a crime!
Mariman is opposed to Obama’s health-care reform plan, but enjoys the fact that those who disagree with him, can disagree with him openly.
“These people can protest because I gave them the right.”
So this ashhole thinks he’s James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, et al all rolled up in to one? Didn’t know the right-wing bastards were into reincarnation.
And how about the guy yelling he’s not a racist because his Ex-wife is black? so much low-hanging fruit, so little time
[re=388573]LittlePig[/re]: Ditto.
But i support your right to not bear arms. Unfortunately, I live in ‘tard central, and my gun keeps me warm.
Hey, but at least in Arizona he can then go to a bar without having to drop his arsenal off at home.
[re=388578]azw88[/re]: “you can openly carry an assault rifle on the street, but try an carry a set of nunchucks? sorry boy that’s a crime!”
Exactly! That is something I’ve never understood. I’d have to actually run across the street, jump barricades and hack my way through throngs of bystanders and Secret Service agents to even take a swing at the president with my katana.
But a nutjob with a rifle (not just an AR-15) can kill his ass with one (really) well-placed shot from 200+yds.
So which one is illegal to carry in public?
Why the sword of course!
I think it’s fine if gun loons want to go around waving their AK-47′s and what not. Just as I think it’s fine for the Secret Service to keep that little red laser beam from their gun sight directly focused on the loony’s chest or forehead at all times.
Stereotype fail.
Jesus F Christ, I got a ticket the other day for crossing the street against the light…moving to AZ!!!
[re=388576]Downtheroadapiece[/re]:
“He is Kenneth Gladney.”
Like the mythical “Waldo” Kenneth Gladney shows up at all loon functions.
“Where’s Kenneth Gladney?” A popular children’s book in Alabama
Back in the day when I first joined the NRA, being black might’ve been an obstacle to membership in good standing. You know, kinda like the Mormon church. You’ve come a long way, baby!
[re=388405]Neoyorquino[/re]: you can do drive-thru liquor in Ohio as well.
(Late update: CNN now reports that there were two men carrying assault rifles, reportedly AR-15s, outside President Obama’s event in Phoenix.)
(Late late update: The Associated Press reports that there were about 12 people with guns outside the event.)
[re=388426]Gopherit[/re]: I’d be willing to bet that PER CAPITA there are just as many meth labs, just as many guns, and just as many wingnut churches in Pima County as in Maricopa. They’re just spread out over a bigger space in Pima. When I ask people why they like living in Tucson, do you know what I get as the top three replies? The weather is #1, of course, but that is followed by “no traffic jams,” and “I can wear whatever I want.” Flip-flops and speeding as a quality of life issues.
[re=388799]Jukesgrrl[/re]: An entire county of fatuous, bowling, nihilist-hating, Ardekan fetishists?
Who’da thunk?!?
By any means necessary, youngblood…
Plant or Carlton? Those are the only two options.
Wait, I’ve said this in plenty of threads recently, but doesn’t he realize he’s black? Doesn’t he know that even the people he thinks are his friends will call the police on him just because he’s a black man with a gun? lol These Kenneth’s, and unindentified black men carrying guns at rallies are really starting to make me look bad.
Brother’s carrying a Battle Rifle, folks, not an assault rifle. It uses a full size cartridge.
Who are these assholes claiming health care “socialism?”
We guess that Medicare and Medicaid–which provide health insurance money for tens of millions of Americans, including conservatives, far-right-wingers and Republicanas–is not socialism? Even though it is government-sponsored, taxpayer-sponsored, tax-money-sponsored health care? Of course it’s not “socialism,” and neither is the Obama administration’s health reform plan.
Nothing done by the Obama administration is in any way “socialism.” If ignorant people think that the government providing money to help certain institutiions is “socialism,” then, fine, we’ll take out all of the government money that goes to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, education, the military, police departments, fire departments, public works agencies, transportation, planning and zoning, code enforcements, consumer affairs regulations, commerce rules, trade laws, import and export laws, existing health care, social services, corrections, jails, prisons, buses, subways, trains, the postal service, drivers’ license agencies, environmental agencies, fish and wildlife agencies, natural resources, pollution controls, and about 5,000 other government functions.
Is government sponsoring all of these areas “socialism?”
Maybe we shouldn’t have any government, and we’ll just live in some crazy, psycho, lawless society. Yes, that would be better.
These protesters need to shut the hell up, get a life, and stop acting like assholes.
Pills here!
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