DAMN That Eric Holder (And Obama!!!)!!!

[Beetwasher]

Oh wait, never mind, this is pretty good.

Feds sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probe

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Justice Department sued the nation's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" on Thursday, calling Joe Arpaio's defiance of an investigation into his office's alleged discrimination against Hispanics "unprecedented."

--snip--

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ARIZONA_SHERIFF_LAWSUIT?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[AndyA]

1. Yes, but when it comes to torture, or the crimes of Bushco, not so important.

This is small stuff compared to the things they've already taken a pass on.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

2. +1.

[Beetwasher]

4. Really? Small Stuff???

What a pathetic whine.

[Bluebear]

38. Not prosecuting torture equals a "pathetic whine" to you? What a pillar.

[Beetwasher]

41. You're Whining Is A Pathetic Whine

But feel free to think otherwise.

[hiphopnation]

7. +1

[pnorman]

30. We're only into the second year of what, hopefully, will be an 8 year administration.

And even MORE hopefully, it will followed by a`DEMOCRATIC successor, and one selected by Obama. But the outcome of the coming mid-term election, could derail all that! THINK!

I, along with a substantial number here on DU, supported and voted for Ralph Nader in 2000 over Joe Lieberman. I've lost track of how many times that phrase: "There's not a dime's worth of difference between..." was angrily hurled in our faces by the "realists". I notice with grim satisfaction, that many of those erstwhile "realists" are now chanting the same song!

[NJmaverick]

3. K & R!

[VMI Dem]

5. You may not agree with his methods, but Arpaio does love the hispanics. And he is a patriot.

[Beetwasher]

6. Uhh, Whuh?

Are you defending this racist scumbag?

[VMI Dem]

8. Surely you are not questioning his love of our country and commitment to its security?

:shrug:

[Beetwasher]

9. Yes, I Am

He's a selfish, racist pig and that's bad for this country and it's security.

In fact, I'd say he doesn't give a shit about this country, he cares only about himself and his disgusting crusade that only serves his selfish need for notoriety and feeds his ego.

Surely, you're not defending this racis pig, are you?

[VMI Dem]

13. Look, there are patriots on both sides of this issue.

Sometimes we have to move beyond our differences.

[Beetwasher]

14. He's A Selfish, Racist Pig And That's Not Good For This Country And It's Not Patriotc

Yeah, I get it, you like this filthy racist. That's your problem.

And you're defending this vile scumbag and calling him a patriot. My oh my.

[VMI Dem]

15. Wow. You would think I praised George Bush in a speech or something.

Chill the fuck out.

[Beetwasher]

17. You Did Worse, You Praised A Vile, Disgusting Piece Of Human Filth And You Apparently Admire Him

How stunningly depraved of you.

[VMI Dem]

20. The greatness of our democracy is grounded in our ability to move beyond our differences.

:hi:

[Beetwasher]

22. The Only Way To "Move Beyond" Racist Scumbags Is To Put Them In Their Place

No one is saying he's not entitled to his opinion, but his rights end when his persecution begins. And now he will find out the full power of the federal gov't.

[VMI Dem]

26. George Bush is a racist scumbag, yet none doubt his love of our country. We must not persecute him.

[Beetwasher]

27. You're Analogy Is Beyond Idiotic And Off Topic

If you want to discuss the DOJ not prosecuting Bush, start a thread about it. It's irrelevant to me since I had nothing to say about Obama's speech.

This is about Joe Arpaio and the DOJ and your defense of a filthy, racist scumbag.

[VMI Dem]

36. If you support persecuting Arpaio, why do you say Damn Holder and Obama?

You are wishing eternal damnation on two fellow human beings?

:hi:

[Beetwasher]

39. Because That's How I Roll And I'm Not A Racist Scumbag

Like some other people. :hug:

"Oh wait, never mind..."

[VMI Dem]

45. So damn Holder and Obama in a good way? I get it.

;-)

[Beetwasher]

48. "Oh wait, never mind..."- Oopsy

Someone doesn't read very well.

[VMI Dem]

51. I would be interested to know why you wanted them damned before the Arpaio deal.

Did you feel that they weren't doing enough in this regard?

:shrug:

[Beetwasher]

52. I Would Like To Know Why You Defend A Racist Scumbag

You first.

[VMI Dem]

54. Defend and praise are in the eyes of the beholder. Must we not point out the positives...

even in those we disagree with? There are patriots on both sides of this issue.

:fistbump:

[Beetwasher]

55. Must We Not?

Yes! We must not! Or rather NO! We mustn't not! :shrug:

Whatever floats your boat, cupcake! If you get your jollies praising racists, no one's stopping you!

[VMI Dem]

56. Despite his bigoted views on immigrants, I am sure Arpaio views himself as a fierce advocate.

for hispanic people.

:patriot:

[Beetwasher]

57. We Get It, You Enjoy Defending Racists

But please, do continue!

[VMI Dem]

59. Did you ever consider that Arpaio may be saying all of these racist things just to get votes?

That perhaps he is just being pragmatic? For political expediency?

:shrug:

[Beetwasher]

60. Have You Ever Considered The Fact That

the French have a word for everything? It's really weird.

[VMI Dem]

61. LOL.

:hi:

[Beetwasher]

62. Are You Coming On To Me Now?

Ooo la la!

[JonLP24]

58. ROFL

At this entire exchange

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Arpaio views himself as above the law.

[COLGATE4]

33. Persecute him???? Hell NO! I'd PROSECUTE the son of a bitch!!!

[Bluebear]

43. That wouldn't be pragmatic. Nobody can doubt his love for our country.

[Puregonzo1188]

24. Hey Beetwash, I don't think VMIDemocrat is serious.

In fact, his words on Arpaio are almost verbatim Obama's remarks about George W. Bush, hence his remark "You would have thought I praised George W. Bush in a speech or something."

[Beetwasher]

25. Then He Better Own Up, Or Be Suspected Of Being A Racist Sympathizer

If he's got something to say, then he should have the guts to spit it out.

[Arkana]

28. He's using a shitty analogy to Obama's praise of Bush in the Oval speech.

Seeing as how Arpaio has never been President of the United States and thus does not belong to the group of 44 men who have ever held the highest office in the land, VMI's analogy is false.

[Beetwasher]

29. I Know What He Thinks He's Doing, But As Far As I'm Concerned He's STILL Defending A Vile Scumbag

And that's his problem.

[Kalyke]

16. President Obama? What are you doing here?

[VMI Dem]

18. Sly, you are.

[Beetwasher]

19. Obama's DOJ Is Suing The Vile Filth, So What Sort Of Idiotic Comment Is That?

n/t

[Kalyke]

31. Apparently, you're not keeping up.

The poster's comments sounded so very compromising - like Obama's attempts to get the Republicans to love him.

[Beetwasher]

32. Apparently You Like To Try To Hijack Threads Into Stuff That's Off Topic

And I couldn't give a shit about your attempt to do so.

This thread is about the DOJ going after Arpaio and the poster is spewing a defense of a racist, filthy scumbag. End of story.

[gratuitous]

11. Joe Arpaio loves the United States

While hating 95% of the people in it. It's a strange kind of love, but he's doing his best. The fucker.

[Arkana]

23. Oh, I see what you're doing.

Very clever.

But seeing as how Joe Arpaio has never been President of the United States, your analogy doesn't really work, does it?

[blondeatlast]

49. :sarcasm: You can copy and paste from mine if you want. nt

[flamingdem]

10. We KNOW this would not have happened under a repuke admin nt

[Subdivisions]

12. The sheriff will be on MSNBC in a minute to explain why he hasn't provided records. n/t

[truebrit71]

21. In other words he'll explain why as law enforcement he refuses to follow the law..

...that should be fun..

[blogslut]

34. Arpaio was just on with Contessa

...gruffing and griping his way around her questions. Old fart got downright hostile when she kept asking him why he wouldn't turn over requested records.

[Scurrilous]

35. K & R

:thumbsup:

[Bluebear]

37. That's nice. So this negates Holder defending and embracing DOMA?

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Gay+Politicos+Chide+Obama+Over+DOMA+Defense-a01611902584

[Beetwasher]

40. Who Said That?

Where do I say that this negates anything?

[Bluebear]

42. By your petulant OP title. You could have presented the news, period, but nooooo.

[Beetwasher]

44. It Says Nothing Of The Sort

But feel free to be offended.

[Bluebear]

50. Of course it does. Your sarcasm is aimed at anybody who is upset with the DOJ. That's clear.

So, please, that's your right, but don't play doe-eyed dumb all of a sudden. Later.

[Beetwasher]

53. Like I Said, Feel Free To Be Offended!

I don't care. Who's playing dumb? I AM dumb dammit! Don't misunderestimate me.

[JNelson6563]

46. Yep, just like Bush alright.

[JNelson6563]

47. Yep, just like Bush alright.