Idaho GOP hopeful jokes about 'Obama (Hunting) Tags'

[RamboLiberal]

Source: KPVI.com

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho Republican gubernatorial hopeful insists he was only joking when he said he'd buy a license to hunt President Barack Obama.

Rex Rammell, slated to run against incumbent C.L. "Butch" Otter in the May 2010 GOP primary, made the comment at a Republican rally Tuesday in Twin Falls where talk turned to the state's planned wolf hunt, for which hunters must purchase an $11.50 wolf tag.

When an audience member shouted about "Obama tags," Rammell responded, "The Obama tags? We'd buy some of those."

Rammell told The Associated Press Thursday he was just being sarcastic and sees no reason to apologize.

One person sent him an e-mail indicating he would ask the FBI for investigation, Rammell said.



Read more: http://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=11004247&nav=menu546_1

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Rammell tells the Times-News that it was a joke. But Rammell also sent Hopkins' story around to his media distribution list this morning.

http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2009/08/27/rammell-jokes-about-obama-tags


Rex Rammell

[bemildred]

1. These weasels really need to be held accountable.

This sort of public incitement to violence should not be ignored.

[tridim]

2. Can we please put a stop to this crap right fucking now?

Start arresting these people for inciting violence against the President, the law is already on the books.

[No Elephants]

37. +1

[Sequoia]

3. Little freaking punk was not kidding.

[lapfog_1]

4. It's one thing for the nut cases to come to an event and spout

this type of shit, it's another for talk radio assholes to encourage it, for some religious "leaders" to encourage it, but for political leaders of one of only TWO major parties to start with this crap...

They are gearing up to make the attempt.

The dog whistles for the "lone wolf" assassins is almost a constant white noise now.

It's coming. And soon, I'm afraid.

[onethatcares]

11. jeez, I didn't read your reply until after I posted mine but

I think you're right. Today, I was wondering what kind of dog Oswald had in the fight against JFK. I don't think there was anything except some stupid mumbojumbo about Cuba somewhere in the background. I've never heard why Sirhan Sirhan chose to gun down RFK, I mean it's not like he was doing anything to do away with Lebanese immigrants. (if S. Sirhan is not Lebanese, what ever nationality he is applies).

They, the idiots that speak this nonsence, can then say, "wow, a lone gunman with a bad attitude. How could have we known?"

[No Elephants]

38. Your post made me curious, so I looked up

Sirhan Sirhan

"Sirhan was born in Jerusalem to a Palestinian Christian family and immigrated as a child to the United States with his family. In his adult life, however, he made several religious conversions, joining Baptist and Seventh-day Adventist churches, and dabbled in the occult.<1>"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirhan_Sirhan


According to the wiki, Sirhan, whose mental health may be an issue, was motivated by Kennedy's support for Israel in the 6 day war.

[aquart]

25. They come? We shoot.

[defendandprotect]

35. We've just seen the same thing . . .

with the assassiantion of Dr. Tiller and Randall Terry's denials that his vicious

"pro-life" campaigns against him had anything to do with it!

[RamboLiberal]

5. Violent guy - acquited of poking a guy in the eye

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=20070425&id=IWASAAAAIBAJ&sjid=R_MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5717,3876911

Also of obstructing the police when his elk escaped.

[safeinOhio]

6. Hell Bubba I'm buying me

a brand new Rex Rifle. When does the season start?

Just joking Agent Mike.

[jmondine]

7. Where the hell is the FBI?

[noiretextatique]

8. i guess he's not the GOP's "great white hope"

:puke: he needs a call from the secret service.

[onehandle]

9. "Kidding on the sly," as Senator Franken would say. nt

[onethatcares]

10. what the hell is wrong with these people?

this shit is not funny, nor will it ever be. Maybe the state should issue some rex hunting tags, what the hell.

[damntexdem]

12. He should be running for governor -- from a jail cell.

Talking about "hunting" the president, presidential assassination, is not "just a joke."

[Old Codger]

13. A JOKE????

If that is his idea of a joke, he is pretty f****d up dude..Not even a little funny... But then again he is a rethugian so I am not really surprised.

[RamboLiberal]

14. Marine Indicted for Threatening the President

Why did I not hear of this case? Maybe the Secret Service ought to be seeking indictments against a few more of these "dog whistle" nutcases.

Marine Indicted for Threatening the President

U. S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
Published: February 26, 2009

United States Attorney George E.B. Holding announced that on February 25, 2009, a Federal Grand Jury returned a single count indictment charging KODY RAY BRITTINGHAM, 20, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with threatening the President-Elect of the United States, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 871, which has a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment followed by up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.

The Indictment charges that in November, 2008, BRITTINGHAM threatened the life of then-President-Elect Barrack Obama. He stated, among other things, that he intended to shoot the President-Elect.

Mr. Holding stated: “We take all threats against the President and other high officials of the United States very seriously. The threat itself represents a disruption of the United States Government, even if no actual attempt is made to carry out the threat.”

An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Investigation of the case was conducted by the United States Secret Service. Assistant United States Attorney John Bowler served as prosecutor for the government

http://www2.wsav.com/sav/news/national/article/marine_indicted_for_threatening_the_president/9960/


The Loser

[No Elephants]

39. Off topic, but a newspaper can't spell the name of the President Elect correctly?

Embarrassing.

[AllyCat]

15. Oh that's hilariously funny...not! This is a JOKE? WTF is wrong with these people?

What a horrible thing to say period, let alone to say about someone who comes from a culture that truly has been "hunted" in this country!

I'm sorry, the racism of this country has really come out of the filthy gutters of society to show itself for what it is.

[DesertRat]

16. "He was just being sarcastic and sees no reason to apologize."

UNBELIEVABLE!! :mad:

[RamboLiberal]

17. Dumbass has a free ebook out

Idaho Governor Hopeful, Dr. Rex Rammell, Releases New Book
Rex Rammell is pleased to announce the release of his new book "A Nation Divided: The War for America's Soul." His book has been a 3-year project and is being released free to anyone who would like an e-copy. An e-copy can be found on his website at www.voteRammell.com . Hard copies can be ordered also on his website for a nominal charge.

http://www.topix.com/us-senate/james-risch/2009/07/idaho-governor-hopeful-dr-rex-rammell-releases-new-book

[DrZeeLit]

18. Unfortunately, this crap plays well in Idaho, as evidenced by his move to distribute the article.

He's not only not apologizing -- he's running on that comment.

Sick.

[RamboLiberal]

19. Rammell sorry if people misread 'Obama tags' remark

BOISE -- Rex Rammell, Republican candidate for Idaho governor, says his comments about "Obama tags" are not a big deal, but he apologizes if people think he wants the president assassinated.

The Twin Falls Times News reports that during during a discussion on wolves Tuesday night at a local Republican party event, an audience member shouted a question about "Obama tags."

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"I was just being sarcastic. That was just a joke," Rammell told the paper. "I would never support him being assassinated. "She kind of caught me off guard, to be honest with you."

But when CBS 2 talked with Rammell, he said the paper got his words wrong.
"The comment didn't come from me," Rammell said. "A woman asked about Obama tags and I just joked back..." that you'd buy some, we asked? -- "Yes. No, that we could sell some. They misquoted me."

The Times News, however, sticks by its Rammel quote.

Nobody we talked to found kidding about hunting tags for the president of the united states very humorous, and Rammell told CBS 2: "If people read into my comments I would want him assassinated then I apologize for that. That was not the intent of my comment."

http://www.2news.tv/news/local/55482562.html

Amazing how these comments go right over Repukes heads - like Grassley calling the guy who said he was a Right Wing Terrorist a Great American. IMHO the Repukes would actually secretly like to see something bad happen to Obama.

[soryang]

21. What's the difference solicitation or specific intent?

If he said he'd buy some, that indicates homicidal intent; if he said he sell some Obama tags, that indicates solicitation of a criminal act, namely homicide. Either way, inchoate crimes.

[aquart]

24. Oh, look. He has found the need to apologize.

Perhaps he found it looking up his ass.

[lolly]

31. Not sure I agree

That is, I don't think there's anything "secret" anymore about where the Republicans stand on this issue. They're all either ignoring or encouraging it.

[LynnTheDem]

20. America; the land of far too many stupid MFers.

Far FAR too many.

[Chef Eric]

22. Stay classy, Republicans! nt

[aquart]

23. CONTACT REX We're sorry this page is currently overloaded. Please try back later.

Do.

<http://www.voterammell.com/>

[Hissyspit]

26. Idaho GOP Hopeful Jokes About 'Obama Tags' (To Hunt President)

Source: Associated Press

Idaho Republican says he was only joking about 'Obama Tags'

Staff
AP News

Aug 27, 2009 17:03 EST

An Idaho Republican gubernatorial hopeful insists he was only joking when he said he'd buy a license to hunt President Barack Obama.

Rex Rammell, a former elk rancher slated to run against incumbent C.L. "Butch" Otter in the May 2010 GOP primary, made the comment at a Republican rally Tuesday in Twin Falls where talk turned to the state's planned wolf hunt, for which hunters must purchase an $11.50 wolf tag.

When an audience member shouted a question about "Obama tags," Rammell responded, "The Obama tags? We'd buy some of those."

Rammell told The Associated Press Thursday he was just being sarcastic and sees no reason to apologize for the comment.

Read more: http://rawstory.com/08/news/2009/08/27/idaho-gop-gov-hopeful-jokes-about-buying-tags-to-hunt-obama/

[proud patriot]

27. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

:grr:

[Jack Rabbit]

28. I guess Mr. Otter feels he needs a Secret Service escort

He deserves one, I think.

[harmonicon]

29. I'm guessing he just doesn't know what the words "sarcasm" and "joke" mean. (nt)

[Amos Moses]

30. Notice they never apologize for what they say.

It's always "I'm sorry you were offended by what I said" or, "I'm sorry you misunderstood me". There isn't a goddamn one of them that will own up to their own comments and apologize even when an apology is obviously owed by them.:eyes:

[caseymoz]

32. Put him, Cheney and Palin in a room together, and let them accidentally shoot each other. nt

[Frank Booth]

33. Hahahaha. Racist pieces of shit are so funny!!!!!

This fuckwad's threatening the President of the United States. Lock the bastard up.

[defendandprotect]

34. GOP -- disgusting people!!

[4_TN_TITANS]

36. Obama needs to have these assholes

dragged to the White House where they have to look up and say it to his face.

[sakabatou]

40. I'm not fucking laughing.

[No Elephants]

41. How insane is

this guy?

He sent ths story to his media distribution list? Why not just wear a sign saying "I'm out of my mind."

Get this:

Rammell also said Otter should have been first in line or ordered Fish and Game to save him the first tag and told Times-News reporter Jared Hopkins that the governor should have prioritized buying the tag over attending a former lawmaker's funeral.


He said "there's nothing wrong with going to a funeral" but promises as both a governor and a candidate should be followed through on. He questioned whether environmental groups pressured Otter to back off.

"He could've had someone go get it for him," he said. "Hell, he's the governor. He could've ordered the Fish and Game to give him the first tag."

[No Elephants]

42. From his website....

TEN PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN AMERICA


America was established by God for a righteous people. If American turns away from God she will fail.

The Constitution was inspired by God. The original principles set forth within its body are true and when strictly adhered to will keep us free.

The proper role of government is to protect our rights to life, liberty, and property.

Rights can only be taken away or limited when they interfere with another’s rights. Privileges on the other hand are subject to the will of the majority.

The Federal government should do only those things which the states can not do for themselves. State government should do only those things which the counties can not do for themselves. County government should do only those things which the individuals can not do for themselves.

Never ask a larger group to do that which can be done by a smaller group. The smaller the unit and the closer it is to the people, the easier it is to guide, to correct, to keep it solvent, and to keep our freedom.

He who governs least, governs best.

Capitalism advocates the principles of competition and choice in a free market setting and if allowed to operate without government interference is a proven formula for prosperity.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for life.

The key to success of a free nation is a well informed electorate.

http://www.voterammell.com/


AND

"Obama hunting tags was just a joke! Everyone knows Idaho has no jurisdiction to issue tags in Washington D.C."
about 3 hours ago "

Oh, yeah. He sounds very penitent. Arrest him.

[harry_pothead]

43. We know who's going to be worst person in the world on KO tonight.

[Doctor_J]

44. We REALLY need to start doing something about this, folks

think big thoughts here.

[sofa king]

45. Good lord. Must they all establish street cred by doing this?

Why can't we come right back and say something equally evil like, "you've just made the list of people whose genitals we shall remove if the President is harmed."

I guess it's because we have a distaste for evil, unlike them.