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Professor arrested for assaulting Republican official

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Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2004-09-25 7:11:46 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Before every good civil war, there needs to be a good fist fight, preferably in the Hallowed Halls of Congress though, such as this one:

In February 1857, a general melee broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives...

Guess which party came out on top.

Posted by Zpaz 2004-09-25 12:12:29 PM|| 2004-09-25 12:12:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 55 years old, huh?
Yet another boomer stuck in the 60s.

Posted by Old Grouch 2004-09-25 12:52:30 PM|| 2004-09-25 12:52:30 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Another case of the LLL who talk and talk and talk about free speech, women's rights, diversity, and the individual's right right to choose....but it's all BS.

LLL = hypocrite

Posted by anymouse 2004-09-25 2:34:42 PM|| 2004-09-25 2:34:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Zpaz: an interesting 2nd amendment note in the article you referenced:

"One representative captured the general mood when he suggested that each man check his sidearm at the door...."

Posted by Anonymous6642 2004-09-25 3:36:51 PM|| 2004-09-25 3:36:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 "The older representatives were just beginning to get wheezy when Cadwallader Washburn of Wisconsin grabbed William Barksdale of Mississippi by the hair, preparing to deliver him a heavy blow to the face. Unfortunately Barksdale's wig came loose in Washburn's hand and the startled Wisconsin representative swung at nothing but air."
I can see it now Kennedy going at it with Zell.

Posted by Bill Nelson 2004-09-25 4:25:33 PM|| 2004-09-25 4:25:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Yep. They all carried sidearms. Call it the First Congressional Militia. I wonder if there are any old patched holes in the roof of the capitol building from celebrations. Speaking of political violence - or at least violent politicians:

Presidents Who Slugged Someone.

Back when Mens was Mens.

Posted by Zpaz 2004-09-25 5:37:02 PM|| 2004-09-25 5:37:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 of course, when McCalley is fired by FLA, Bush's brother Jeb will be blamed. McCalley sjhould be banned from ~~brainwashing~~ instructional duties, forever

Posted by Frank G 2004-09-25 5:55:27 PM|| 2004-09-25 5:55:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Unfortunately, William Barksdale was killed during the Civil War leading his Mississippi regiment in battle. Can any of you see any congressperson leading a regiment in battle today? Ted Kennedy? Jon Kerry? Even the Republicans? Thes were men who truly believed in their convictions and were willing to die for them.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2004-09-25 11:04:55 PM|| 2004-09-25 11:04:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Thanks for posting the whole story. He truly is a "nutty" professor!

Posted by Travus Horn 2004-09-27 8:41:34 PM|| [http://www.AlachuaRepublicans.com] 2004-09-27 8:41:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Thanks for posting the whole story. He truly is a "nutty" professor!

Posted by Travis Horn 2004-09-27 8:47:14 PM|| [http://www.AlachuaRepublicans.com] 2004-09-27 8:47:14 PM|| Front Page Top

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