A heckler, shouting at John Kerry about Vietnam war atrocities, was manhandled by sheetmetal workers sitting nearby and escorted from the building.
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| Union Goon Attacks Heckler at Kerry Rally |
| 2004-09-08 |
A heckler, shouting at John Kerry about Vietnam war atrocities, was manhandled by sheetmetal workers sitting nearby and escorted from the building. |
| Posted by:BigEd |
| #17 a Teamster member Little surprise here, see Romney v. Kennedy for the MA Senate race; quite a few Romney supporters were 'marked' like this heckler. |
| Posted by: Raj 2004-09-08 9:57:37 PM |
| #16 The Union I belong to SEIU allows me to choose that my dues do not go towards their PAC. My opinion is not islotated. When the Union hacks came back from the Statewide convention and announced the Union endorsed Kerry tou could have heard a pion drop. No ovation, no chants, dead silence. We have elections every two years and I bet that some of the old guard gets the heave-ho next time around. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2004-09-08 9:48:19 PM |
| #15 Cyber-Sarge, As a Union Member do you think it is fair that mandatory union dues be given to the democrats (or republicians) of the opposite party then the member? I dont mean to heckle or anything (I have a lot of respect for you) but really want to know how you feel about mandatory union dues (for example taken from a republician like yourself) being given to the democratic party. As for this thread -- I wonder if the guy in yellow is a union member or a employee of the union. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2004-09-08 9:32:14 PM |
| #14 Super Hose...I'm a college teacher and I'm a Republican and most definitely for Bush...of course, I think I'm one of very few or at least one who isn't ashamed or worried about getting harassed for saying I am. The sad thing to me is that most of my students are declared democrats yet when we talk about social issues their beliefs follow more the republican platform. But don't tell them that. They'll swear up and down that is the democrat platform. |
| Posted by: Anonymous6368 2004-09-08 9:05:48 PM |
| #13 Cyber Sarge, I'm sure 40% of students in college are Republican as well, but all the teachers are for Kerry. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2004-09-08 8:38:20 PM |
| #12 Wow, the mokee's not the ssame since that guy let go to become Bill Maher |
| Posted by: muckfirdoo 2004-09-08 8:02:32 PM |
| #11 Cin. Enquirer Michael L. Russell of Foster, Ky was the name of the heckler. "You said you committed atrocities!" That was about all he got to say before a union sheet metal worker sitting next to him got him in a headlock. Russell, a Teamster member who got an invitation through his union, tried to continue his speech, but 600 Kerry supporters shouted, "Ker-ry! Ker-ry! Ker-ry!" to drown him out. Cincinnati police and U.S. Secret Service officers escorted Russell from the building. He was not arrested. And he has been in the past a spokesman , as Sarge said, for SBVT. This fact may have helped in preventing his arrest. More bad publicity that Kerry didn't need today. |
| Posted by: BigEd 2004-09-08 7:50:35 PM |
| #10 Not that it matters to us so much, but the hand grabbing the guy's neck probably doesn't belong to the guy in yellow. Sometimes things are too obvious. If you zoom in you can see the hair on the top of the head of the guy who is probably actually doing the grabbing. No face. Sorry to play the defence lawyer. |
| Posted by: Three Monkies 2004-09-08 7:31:56 PM |
| #9 Update: The heckler was one of the SBVFT so that is going to play well with Vets (NOT!). And he is filing suit for assault! Enjoy the ride downhill Johnny destination NOWHERE! |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2004-09-08 7:20:56 PM |
| #8 Remember - the source of this pix is the Cincinatti paper. This goon probably needs to be in the WITNESS PROTECTION program. |
| Posted by: BigEd 2004-09-08 5:58:06 PM |
| #7 Of course he's a party hack. He was at Kerry's speech this afternoon. The thug had better watch out, if he's a Cincinnati native. This is Bush country, and we don't like thugs. |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2004-09-08 5:50:10 PM |
| #6 No so typical of the violent socialist types. I am sure he will be seen in court. Enjoy the rest of your totally fucked up life caused by your union goon act. I hope someone goes out of their way to screw your ass over mister thug. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2004-09-08 5:48:47 PM |
| #5 I R A Union member and we can (and do) think for ourselves. Did you know that 40% of Union members are Republicans? This guy is probably a party hack or a Kerry staffer. I know this becuase only they get the union hats. Where as we rankand file types get only the T-Shirt. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2004-09-08 5:39:31 PM |
| #4 This isn't entirely out of character for these union-types. Look what happens when people attempt to cross picket lines. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2004-09-08 5:13:29 PM |
| #3 Come on e, he is a union member who can't think independently or has anger management issues. Don't ask too much of him. |
| Posted by: remote man 2004-09-08 5:07:28 PM |
| #2 great pic, now the guy has all the ammunition he needs for the lawsuit that I am sure he will file. Maybe Edwards can represent him? |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2004-09-08 5:07:04 PM |
| #1 Attention sheet metal workers: How many of your brothers died in the Twin Towers on 9/11/01? How many more would you like to see die in future attacks before John Kerry would actually respond? Is it more or less than 1? How many do you think John Kerry would accept? Considering his statement that future attacks will be responded to I have to think Kerry's number is > 1. Vote accordingly. |
| Posted by: eLarson 2004-09-08 5:03:00 PM |