Repub-turned-Dem confronted by GOP attack team

[babylonsister]

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What a bunch of ignoramuses.



Nina Petraro Bastardi, the Democrat candidate for Nassau County Legislature in the 3rd District, attempted to announce the start of her campaign with Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.

They were confronted by Joe Mondello's viciousGOP thugs, who attempted to shout them down.

[spag68]

1. Nassau County

It so happens that I live in Westbury, where that video was filmed. I can tell you that this is not new news to me. Not just the rethugs but the cops here are some real thugs. Remember the debate at Hofstra? That is where cops mounted on horseback trampled on a disabled vet, then arrested a bunch of them. Of course once it hit the courts, it was dismissed. Still we here are making progress, if we could only get rid of P King and replace him with a human being it would make my day.

[babylonsister]

2. I'm from Lawng Island, but haven't lived there in years.

I have a friend who works for the Dem party in Suffolk, and do hear that people are waking up.

Good luck!

[Renew Deal]

18. They did this event in front of Nassau County republic party head quarters.

It's like they threw out the bait and the morans bit.

[stlsaxman]

3. I admire her courage and hope she does well for the party in Nassau...

but, (and i'm showing immaturity by saying this) her last name is rather unfortunate.

[friedgreentomatoes]

4. Her last name is Bastardi?

:wow:

[tomm2thumbs]

5. I don't know that I'd have made the announcement at the Republican center after changing sides but

in the long run, she gained credibility by the reaction of the folks, dare I say thugs, who showed up. I guess press conferences will be better monitored from now on - and perhaps require some security but she gained more votes by their attacking her than she lost.

[sam sarrha]

6. she's lucky they didn't bury her up to her neck and Stone her to death..

[Drunken Irishman]

7. Those crazy Italians.

:P

[Liberal_Christian]

8. Do these assholes know whose policies landed us in this economic mess?? yeah she's a traitor alright

... a traitor to traitors!

Who presidential policies were enacted during 8 years before the economic crisis?
Who controlled congress 6 of those 8 years?
Who repealed Glass-Steagal?
Who authored the Graham Leach Bliley Act?
Who authored the Bank Modernization Act of 1999?
Who is always preaching deregulation as part of their ideology?

Answer to ALL of the above:
REPUBLICANS

Like I said, traitor to traitors!!!!!!!

[digidigido]

13. Just for the Record.... Clinton repealed Glass Steagal, and signed the Bank Modernization Act

[pretzel4gore]

16. clinton's a joke

lookit bill maher...re the football game in WHouse too disrespectful of its honour, although the end zone is between 'Clinton semen stain and the Youngster bush's ...something or other(?) (it hard to recall that part of joke)!...old bill sold out, it appears, and even then the gopigs get to use him to embarass anyone left of Attila the Honey.

[Liberal_Christian]

17. true, but...

The bill that ultimately repealed the Act was introduced in the Senate by Phil Gramm (Republican of Texas) and in the House of Representatives by Jim Leach (R-Iowa) in 1999. The bills were passed by Republican majorities on party lines by a 54-44 vote in the Senate<12> and by a 343-86 vote in the House of Representatives<13>.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass-Steagall_Act

I'm by no means a Clinton fan but if it weren't for republican politicians and a republican majority, he would have never had the bill to sign.

[Amonester]

9. They sound (and look) like real mobsters...

When it quacks like a duck...

[suzanner]

10. Incredible. Yet typical.

Funny how it's always the repugs

[proud patriot]

11. jeez ,, scary .. I'm glad she is standing strong

I Really Hate Bullies !

[Hulk]

12. I guess what really matters is how she stands on issues...

I honestly don't want to give a shit whether they have a r or D after their name. It's the issues that matter.

She seems like a smart young woman..but there SHOULD BE smart young women on both sides of the aisle. If her positions are those of the Democratic Party...then fine. If she is going to hide in Democratic clothing...then she can go to hell with the repug party left-overs.

[destes]

15. These days..........

...........the "dress for success" MUST have a D after the name. So, apparently, the "sharpest" knives are getting theirs ASAP.

I'm with you on this, Hulk. I personally think that it's a personality disorder to vote republican but in a two party system the pendulum will swing. That's why I want REAL people with REAL convictions leading both parties. This go-with-the-flow posturing by politicians only ensures that we get the lowest types in the highest places.

[Enthusiast]

14. Brown shirts. nt