http://www.theindychannel.com/news/2696 ... source=ind

Make that, ex-Deputy Attorney General.

who says twitter isn't good for anything?

I'm glad this nut got laid off. But I always have to wonder what people are thinking, if you post something on these social networking sites it isn't always private. There's a good chance the whole damn world can see it, and there's a good chance you may piss someone off.

No way. A stubborn, foul-mouthed jackass from Indiana? I have never heard of such a thing...

I wonder if he can be charged? Inciting a riot is a crime, what about suggesting firing upon unarmed civilians?

Four dead in Ohio-o...

goosekiller wrote:I wonder if he can be charged? Inciting a riot is a crime, what about suggesting firing upon unarmed civilians?

In PA, I believe that would meet the definition of misdemeanor terroristic threats.

"I think, in this day and age, that tweet was not a good idea," he said. "In terms of that language, I'm not going to use it anymore."

Not too smart, he could have been a political appointee. Mother Jones is coming out swinging in the Wisconsin War, good for them.

I am sure it was all a "joke" or a poor choice of words. Uh huh.

marcgo2 wrote:I'm glad this nut got laid off. But I always have to wonder what people are thinking, if you post something on these social networking sites it isn't always private. There's a good chance the whole damn world can see it, and there's a good chance you may piss someone off.

Not if your name is Anon. If your name is Anon you can say anything without repercussions. I'm not sure I want public servants who are stupid enough to make comments like that under a known name.

Given enough rope, they eventually hang themselves.

This Jeff Cox is a real piece of work. More than likely he run into the arms of some right wing law firm and they'll call him a hero.

http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/02 ... protesters

mark wrote:Given enough rope, they eventually hang themselves.

The problem is when they use it to strangle us before wandering off the edge of the cliff.

JayFromPA wrote:

mark wrote:Given enough rope, they eventually hang themselves.

The problem is when they use it to strangle us before wandering off the edge of the cliff.

I agree with both statements. As I said in the General Discussion, authoritarians inevitably overplay their position and their disdain for the average person is such that people finally get it. Unfortunately a great many good people suffer prior to that revelation.

I have made some pretty dramatic statements in my online posts. I am sure someone searching for dirt on me would find it one day. I try not to make completely nonredeemable comments though. My personal ideal is to put information out, give my opinion, and advance the discussion rather than just flaming, although I understand the frustration that would lead to such posts.