Nate Bell Receives Return Fire (Not Withstanding 'Apology')

[bigtree]

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- An Arkansas state representative tweeted about the manhunt for the Boston bombing suspects, and it's getting national attention.

Rep. Nate Bell tweeted at 8:25 a.m. from his account @NateBell4AR:

The tweet reads: "I wonder how many Boston liberals spent the night cowering in their homes wishing they had an AR-15 with a hi-capacity magazine? #2a"

. . . here in Arkansas, it's getting reaction. House Speaker Davy Carter responded to the tweet saying:

"On behalf of the Arkansas House of Representatives and the state of Arkansas, I want to extend my deepest apologies to the people of the City of Boston and the state of Massachusetts for the inappropriate and insensitive comment made this morning by an Arkansas House member. I can assure the people of Boston and the people of Massachusetts that Arkansans have them in their thoughts and prayers during this tragic time."

Just before 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Bell posted an apology on his Facebook page and Twitter . . .


Nate Bell for Arkansas State Representative ·
27 minutes ago ·

I would like to apologize to the people of Boston & Massachusetts for the poor timing of my tweet earlier this morning. As a staunch and unwavering supporter of the individual right to self defense, I expressed my point of view without thinking of its effect on those still in time of crisis. In hindsight, given the ongoing tragedy that is still unfolding, I regret the poor choice of timing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers were with the people of Boston overnight and will continue as they recover from this tragedy.


Al*******le posts:

You are not and will not be forgiven. Bravery is running towards an explosion to help people. Cowards hide with automatic weapons behind doors and social media -- you are a coward and unfit to represent anyone or anything. Fuck off.

scroll down the comments: http://www.facebook.com/NateBell4Arkansas/posts/10151563834772859

[bullwinkle428]

1. So it was a TIMING error? Fuck you to hell, Nate Bell.

[Xipe Totec]

5. Too Soon?

[surrealAmerican]

27. This comment will be no more appropriate in two or three days ...

... or ever, really. He is apparently incapable of understanding that.

[Dreamer Tatum]

2. Nice try, asshole

Timing, my balls. You should never have said that.

[Arugula Latte]

3. Oh man, that little weasel. (Apologies to weasels.)

I wonder how his make-a-very-offensive-tweet-even-more-offensive is going to go over ...

[cynatnite]

4. Fucking douche. n/t

[Bigmack]

6. Nate Bell is a pedophile...

and a pig-fucker.

Oh... sorry. That was uncalled for. I apologize.

[Cha]

17. "poor timing"

[Sheepshank]

18. We all understand...it was just bad timing

as soon as the right time presents itself, you can say it again with impunity.

3-2-1...ok, now go ahead and say it again

[RiffRandell]

7. Fucking piece of shit. n/t

[Arugula Latte]

8. Here's Lil' Nate's Facebook page. You might want to visit ...

https://www.facebook.com/NateBell4Arkansas

[City Lights]

9. You're still a NAMGLA douchebag, Nate.

Thank you for exposing your inner ugly for all to see.

[ProSense]

10. Herman Cain’s CainTV agrees:

Herman Cain’s CainTV agrees:

CainTV @CainTV

Just wondering: Wouldn't it be good right now if everyone in Boston had a gun? http://bit.ly/Z5DgjK

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/04/19/1895381/arkansas-lawmaker-mocks-boston-liberals-assault-rifles/

[central scrutinizer]

11. "I am sorry that you were offended"

Is NOT an apology, asshole

[sinkingfeeling]

12. Wow, one Republican apologizing for another. Take a look at Nate's

page: http://www.arkansashouse.org/member/256/

Name
Nate Bell
Address
P. O. Box 2103
Mena, AR 71953
Party R
District20
Seniority57
Religion Grace Bible
Past Service
Potter Township Constable 3 terms; House 2011, 2013
Occupation
Farmer, Bail Bonds, Construction Consulting
Military Service

[Cha]

16. He forgot to add Brainwashed to his resume.

[Rex]

13. Poor timing?

So no apology then...

[cali]

14. piece of dog shit.

[Cha]

15. Asshole! "Poor timing".. what a

f****** LOSER.

I like this one..

Meaghan Burke Proctor This Boston liberal got up and went to work this morning, and I didn't need to hide behind gun to do it. Your sad excuse of an apology is certainly not accepted by me or the great people in My hometown. You are EXACTLY what is wrong with this country.

thanks bigtree

[bvar22]

19. As a resident of the beautiful Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas,

I am deeply embarrassed by this asshole's comments,
and that for the first time in 147 years, the Democratic Party lost control of our state legislature in the last election.

Hopefully, we can use this to help put this disgrace back on his Chicken Farm,
and Democrats back in control of our State Capitol.

[Skittles]

21. don't worry, bvar - we know he doesn't represent Arkansas

he represents right-wing gun humping assholes and they are in EVERY STATE

[bvar22]

23. Thanks, Skittles.

[Skittles]

20. his disrespect for the people of Boston is outrageous

his inability to emulate a human being tells me all I need to know about him

[geomon666]

22. What a fucking weasel.

He's not sorry about what he said. He's sorry about the timing. He said it too soon. You can rot you fucking pig.

[Beearewhyain]

24. Dear Rep. Bell, You are a corrosive, pustulant fuckwit

However, I apologize for the timing of this message...all better?

[bvar22]

25. The Feeding Frenzy continues,

and appears to be accelerating,
to this Arkansan's delight!

Stan LeRoy: I prefer to have trained and competent law officials wield and AR-15, than myself. They know what they are doing, as opposed to a chickenhawk enabler who wants to play "Rambo". You are a sorry excuse for a legislator, shilling for the NRA and gun manufacturers!! Have you no decency.

Jim Keller: If you were in Boston right now, what do you think you would be doing to help that involves an AR-15? It's one thing to own a gun as a civilian and it's something else to keep you gun in the safe and let law enforcement professionals handle a situation like this.


David Grim: Boy, did you step in it. One hateful tweet and your political career is OVAH! Good riddance!

Lily Junker: Poor timing?! You were glib, insensitive, unfeeling, and arrogant. These are terrible qualities for any representative of the people, no matter what party you represent.

Cathy Lange: Stay in Arkansas please!

Sandra Lynch: Too late to make up for your ignorant remarks with an unsympathetic apology. It's politicians like you that are bringing this country down. It's time for big changes in our political arena and this is a prime example of why.

Nicolas Jalbert: Non-apology not accepted, you giant idiot.

Al Natanagara: Mr. Bell, the timing is right for you to quit your job. You are a disgrace to Arkansas, to the USA, to humanity, to planet Earth, and to God. Take your NRA blood money and move to Uranus.

Marina Amin: Mr. Bell, you are an imbecile...

Kim Shutthefrontdoor: We don't cower and we leave the job to the professionals. Just what we need - a bunch of yahoo vigilantes to make the job more difficult for law enforcement. So grateful for real men like Gov Patrick.


Kathy Ryan Smith: This is what happens when people elect immature fools to show off in Little Rock. Do all your friends think this is oh, so funny?


Gus Verde: We do live in a free country and you do have the right to say whatever you think, and thankfully you did, so now we know what a worthless idiot you are. You can't even understand what's wrong with your comment and think it was timing. I feel sorry for the people you supposedly represent. Do them a big favor y resign if you care for them. But again I feel sorry for them if they think you do.

Kate Flynn: You should be ashamed of yourself and your words.

[Canuckistanian]

26. Perfect responses all

Good job, all of them!

[bvar22]

28. I'm surprised that his site hasn't been "sanitized" yet.

Michael Beattie: Yo Nate! Up here in Massachusetts we prefer to let the professionals do their jobs. They have done it well without any yahoo vigilante taking matters into his own hands. Keep your idiotic comments to yourself. You are an embarrassment.
3 minutes ago

Chuck Hirshberg: If you're truly sorry, please keep us OUT of your depraved thoughts and, even more, out of your sick, twisted prayers.
2 minutes ago

Marsha Crismon: i have never commented to a representative before. You did not apologize for your comments just for your timing. I am embarrassed that you are from Arkansas and that your comments reflect on this state. I am fairly confident that my concerns will not bother you at all . You are that stupid and misguided.
3 minutes ago

As of 8:30 PM Friday , still up & running.
Several thousand comments, by my estimate, well over 100 to 1 against Nate Bell,
many, many from his home state.

One of the comments posted today was;
"WOW. That idiot doesn't even know how to delete these comments.
ROFL"

I've Screen Capped a bunch for use in the next election.

I remember driving through his district during the last campaign, and his signs and posters were EVERYWHERE.
The Democratic Party needs to spend a little money down here in Arkansas.
The Republicans WON majorities in our State Legislature for the first time in 147 last year.

[Supersedeas]

29. Keep them coming