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> They just convicted a protester from Session's hearing. "She did not get convicted for laughing. It was her actions as she was being asked to leave," the jur
by rfrank 9y ago
> They just convicted a protester from Session's hearing.
"She did not get convicted for laughing. It was her actions as she was being asked to leave," the jury foreperson told the Huffington Post. "Ms. Fairooz's comments as she was being escorted out caused the session to stop. It disrupted the session." [1].
> They just arrested a member of the press because they asked the wrong question of Tom Price.
"Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, was with Mr. Price, and at one point in the recording, a man’s voice is heard saying: “Do not get close to her. Back up.”
"...a criminal complaint said he “tried aggressively to breach the security of the Secret Service” and was “causing a disturbance by yelling questions.”" [2]
1. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/no-a-woman-wasnt-convicted-today-simply-for-laughing-during-jeff-sessions-confirmation-hearing/article/2622078 http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/no-a-woman-wasnt-convicted...
2. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/business/media/reporter-arrested-tom-price.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/business/media/reporter-a...
- oxide 9y agoOh no, a disruption? That is absolutely grounds for arrest. She laughed. Big fucking deal. She could have said "suck a cock you suit wearing cunts." for all I care. That is not grounds for arrest- this isn't 1927. Besides, the hearing was probably hilarious. Don't get me started on the reporter. A disturbance by yelling questions lol. What the fuck do you think reporters do? Politely whisper questions?
- Goladus 9y agoShe was convicted by a jury, who presumably heard testimony from multiple witnesses. Were you there? Do you know what really happened? Do you know how to extract facts from narratives in a news article? Do you even read the news article or just the headline?
- Goladus 9y agoFacts with references and citations have no place in this thread. Downvote.
- rfrank 9y agoHN political discussion in a nutshell.