Ellison calls the cops on Tancredo
posted at 11:01 am on February 14, 2007 by Allahpundit
The red meat value of this story is such that it barely warrants comment. Two hundred years ago, it would have been settled with pistols at dawn. As it is, they’ll probably each call a press conference and then Paula Zahn will turn it into a roundtable about the perils of cigar smoke. With no actual cigar smokers represented, natch.
I think I speak for all of us when I say: Keith Ellison’s office is next to Tom “Bomb Mecca” Tancredo’s?
This is how it all went down. On Wednesday evening, around 6 p.m., Tancredo was preparing for his trip to Mississippi. And as he so often does, he was unwinding with a cigar.
Soon enough, however, a police officer walked in to check on the smoke. The officer told Tancredo that the officer came because he was required to do so and not because the officer wanted to. The officer had already told Ellison that Tancredo was permitted to smoke in his office. The visit was more a formality.
Tancredo said he would not stop smoking in his office. “Heck, no!” he said. “If he [Ellison] would have [had] the courtesy to say something I’m sure I would have been more accommodating to his wishes.”
To help keep his office free of impurities, Tancredo has three air purifiers. And he has no plans to meet Ellison anytime soon. “I’m sure we will, but I’m not going to make a point [of it],” the presidential hopeful said, adding that he supported Ellison’s right to be sworn in with the Quran.
Said Tanc, dryly, “Seemed to me not a good way to say hello.”
Exit question: Best personal conflict between congressmen since Brooks and Sumner?
Update: Robert Spencer e-mails to say that freshmen congressmen are allowed to choose their new offices, so for whatever reason, Ellison wanted to be there.
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I wonder if the next phone call from Elison to the cops is because Tancredo didn’t pray to Mecca 5x that day.
p0s3r on February 14, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Really, just stopping in and saying “dude, the smoke is bugging me a bit” would have been so more gentlemanly. Me, I would have said ” tough crunchies” and lit up a new one with a page from the death cult manual.
bbz123 on February 14, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Is that the earliest example of liberal tolerance? An ANTIslavery Republican, having his skull bashed in with a cane by a DEMOCRAT!
RightWinged on February 14, 2007 at 11:11 AM
I’m a cigar nut. Like Tancredo. Although I’ll bet his humidor looks nicer than mine. Lucky bastidge.
Recently, while out in loony California, I learned that I couldn’t even smoke a Montecristo outside. ON THE BEACH. On a windy day. With nobody around. Seriously. They’ve banned it.
Liberalism is now fascism. And those of us who dig our cigars are on the front lines of the combat. You folks who’d like to, I dunno, keep your guns, or maybe say a prayer near a school, or be able to voice a conservative opinion now and then …
… all owe US some thanks. Liberals hate us more than all the rest combined.
You’re welcome.
And if it wasn’t for all this global warming freezing my balls off, I’d go have a cigar right now. To salute Mr. Tancredo, who just earned my vote.
Professor Blather on February 14, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Tancredo is going to get more cigars mailed to him as a result of this story than one man can smoke in two lifetimes.
Three air purifiers says to me that Tanc is a considerate smoker. Ellison’s lack of collegiality will not serve him well in a body that thrives on it.
Slublog on February 14, 2007 at 11:13 AM
There’s a Lewinsky joke in there somewhere.
RightWinged on February 14, 2007 at 11:16 AM
This is the democratic party. Selfish, inconsiderate, rude. They just think they have rights, and no one else, and when they think their rights are violated, they go to the government for help.
This is the Democratic party. And he represents them.
Honora, Southerngent, the rest…this is the party you defend.
right2bright on February 14, 2007 at 11:18 AM
Ellison will certainly be hailed as a model Democrat:
No matter what the problem, the fisrt response is government involvement.
eeyore on February 14, 2007 at 11:20 AM
uh…”first”
eeyore on February 14, 2007 at 11:21 AM
How truly embarrassing that he didn’t just walk over and address the issue like an adult.
Who *does* that?
And the irony that this is the same guy who INSISTED on personal freedom … when it suited him … sheesh. You can’t make this stuff up, can you?
This is liberalism all explained in one perfect little nutshell.
Professor Blather on February 14, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Most certain. Fascism has always been a form/consequence of extreme socialist liberalism.
It’s time we pull our collective heads out of wherever we have them stuck and realize who are real enemies are.
Ya’all know who I’m talking about, it’s not the Hot Air crew and bloggers keeping their heads buried.
Lawrence on February 14, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Rude Joke Warning
Rude Joke Warning
Ms Lewinsky has given up cigars, she found them to be unsatisfying.
Gwillie on February 14, 2007 at 11:25 AM
LOL. “Cigar Jihad”
I wonder if Ellison has his toilets facing Mecca yet…
infidel4life on February 14, 2007 at 11:26 AM
While the thought of a duel give me a warm and fuzzy feeling the possibility of Ellison ending up on the $10 bill is too scary to contemplate.
Limerick on February 14, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Tanc just moved up a few ticks in my list of contenders.
natesnake on February 14, 2007 at 11:32 AM
A little cigar smoke and you call the Capitol police? Nice.
vcferlita on February 14, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Time for a Tancredo pigroast in his office. Or at least fry up some sausage and bacon.
Ellison is really a d**k.
JammieWearingFool on February 14, 2007 at 11:34 AM
I’ll second that observation. All smokers raise their hands (mine is raised). At what point will there be bounties on our heads?
natesnake on February 14, 2007 at 11:35 AM
If I were Tancredo, I’d send Ellison a cigar, a thong and a blue dress with a note that reads, “I’m sure you know what to do.”
.
GT on February 14, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Ellison is really a
d**k.hypocrite.Freedom for me, good; freedom for you, bad. Hypocrite. In other words, a liberal.
And he’s also a dick.
Professor Blather on February 14, 2007 at 11:37 AM
At least Bob Byrd only filibustered.
natesnake on February 14, 2007 at 11:37 AM
There already is. Try walking the streets of Laguna Beach with a cigar in your hand.
A joint? Fine. A cigar? Well, you won’t be popular.
Fascism at its finest.
You heard it here first – and pay attention: Smokers’ rights are the canary in the cave. You may hate smoking yourself (although if you’ve never had a good cigar, you don’t know what you’re missing).
But we’re the canary in the cave. We’re the first sign of trouble. When the finally completely eliminate our freedoms, they’re coming for YOURS next.
Mark my words. I’m not exaggerating. I’m the canary, baby.
Professor Blather on February 14, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Just another point of view from a non-smoker. Does anyone else have an issue with the fact that the politicians have
helped pass laws that ban smoking indoors (and outdoors in many locations)just about everywhere but once again they are the exception and do not have to follow suit?
fulhamfc on February 14, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Tancredo’s office next to Ellison’s…kismet?
brtex on February 14, 2007 at 11:44 AM
I gotta go with ya on this, seems a might hipocritical to me.. although pissin off Ellison makes it all the sweeter to me..
Viper1 on February 14, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Next Time on How the Capitol Turns:
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on February 14, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Wait! Stop the presses! You mean to tell me that our beloved pols are allowed to light up on Government property? WTF?
I am definitely running for office now! Woohoo! I can run on the “Puff-Johnny” ticket.
Or I can commit a crime (by smoking in a mall or somewhere) and become a criminal. Then I can smoke in my CELL.
I suppose those two groups aren’t too far removed though, eh? Criminals and Pols. Geez.
robblefarian on February 14, 2007 at 12:04 PM
The cops went to Tom’s office because they were forced to. Tom was not violating a law…Cops are not allowed to approach or arrest the protestors spray painting the Capital, which did warrant police action…Tell me what’s wrong with this picture.
Pam on February 14, 2007 at 12:04 PM
Some people just aren’t happy unless they are complaining about *something*.
I am wondering if Ellison ran simply to make a point, over and over again. Kinda like how NBC sent Muslims to NASCAR races and tried to record racist comments from us stupid Suthn’rs (by marriage only) about the scary brown people.
Neo on February 14, 2007 at 12:04 PM
…I’m the canary, baby.
Professor Blather on February 14, 2007 at 11:39 AM
And a dashing yellow feathered suit it is!
But you’re right. The problem is that the totalitarians see themselves as only doing good. The Khmer Rouge said they were simply trying to create a “peaceful, classless agrarian society without greed”. It’s just those 1-2 million who didn’t quite fit the mold who had to be dealt with.
eeyore on February 14, 2007 at 12:05 PM
I’m fairly certain that SouthernGent is a conservative. I think you’re referring to SouthernDem.
Esthier on February 14, 2007 at 12:10 PM
dont be a dhimmiiiii
blatantblue on February 14, 2007 at 12:19 PM
This is just another cog in the vast NAU conspiracy.
lorien1973 on February 14, 2007 at 12:39 PM
‘…“Heck, no!” he said. “If he [Ellison] would have [had] the
courtesyballs to say something…’forest on February 14, 2007 at 12:43 PM
I’m sure we’ll be hearing about this again soon, “Second hand smoke violates prohibition of smoking during Ramadan says Congressman.”
rw on February 14, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Actually, the vast majority of
unthinking liberalsrespected scientific figures already acknowledge that theyhave no ideahave reached scientific consensus on theunsupported speculationclear fact thatgreenhouse gassessecond-hand cigar smoke causesglobal warmingfascist liberals to go insanea variety ofimaginarydeadly conditions, and may in fact actually contribute tokilling the rainforestsglobal warmingclimate change.Thus freshman
cheesedickCongressman Ellison is simply doing his part to save thewhalesplanet.The greatest threat to human health is obviously
terrorists with weapons of mass destructioncigars.Don’t you conservatives know anything?
Professor Blather on February 14, 2007 at 1:02 PM
Lol. Priceless. Watch out, AllahP. You’re starting to sound hip (hop).
TheThink on February 14, 2007 at 1:07 PM
Tanc smokes stoggies? I like him even more. “Bomb Mecca?” Is that supposed to make us think he is an extremist. You really have to stop letting your bias on immigration taint your opinion of the man. Afterall, who would you rather hang out with drinking martinis?
If I was Tancredo I would buy a couple of stacks, put them against Ellison’s wall, blast this. Ellison wanted to be next to Tancredo, let him choke on tobacco and Stuck Mojo.
Bill C on February 14, 2007 at 1:08 PM
I’m sure the Congressman would have been happy to go to any bar in DC to smoke his stogie, but the anti-amoking jihadists of the DC government just put a smoking ban in place for the rest of the city within the last year.
As for Ellison, I’d just repeat Cheney’s line to Leahy. Don’t like it? Move your office to Mecca.
pistolero on February 14, 2007 at 1:11 PM
1805….Kentucky…..PETA, Greenpeace, and MADD protest at the D.Boone farm. Film at 11.
Limerick on February 14, 2007 at 1:29 PM
Ellison = Brownshirt
NTWR on February 14, 2007 at 1:30 PM
Do any of them tell the truth? ANY?
That’s a BIG FU*KIN’ IF, AP. And IF the terrorists got nukes, I’d be flying the plane towards mecca with Tanc on the trigger. Unless I hear muslims start to CONDEMN ALL TERRORISM, it’s on them.
We need Bryan to blog on Tancredo topics, it’s nothing personal, just business.
shooter on February 14, 2007 at 1:32 PM
It’s rather obvious, isn’t it? He wanted his office next to Tanc’s because he wants a fight. Any confrontation will do. Then, he can play the victim, which is what Muslims/Islamists excel at. That should be crystal clear by this incident alone. Wait till Tanc accidentally bumps elbows with Ellison in the hallway. Ellison will probably fall to the floor flailing and screaming he’s been assaulted, then feign unconciousness. You know, the funny bone is pretty darn pain sensitive.
SilverStar830 on February 14, 2007 at 1:59 PM
Then, he can play the victim, which is what
Muslims/IslamistsDemocrats/liberals excel at.Not that I’d argue that it’s a popular trait with modern Muslims, too.
Professor Blather on February 14, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Seems pretty simple to me. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. The Tanc represents what Ellison wants to subjugate.
spmat on February 14, 2007 at 2:19 PM
SilverStar830 on February 14, 2007 at 1:59 PM
spmat on February 14, 2007 at 2:19 PM
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Exactly what I was thinking when I read he picked his office.
INC on February 14, 2007 at 2:22 PM
Tanc should make nice and give Ellison a bag of pork rinds.
Wade on February 14, 2007 at 2:29 PM
Or turn off the purifies and open his office door…..
CrazyFool on February 14, 2007 at 2:48 PM
Tancredo dismisses Ellison’s concerns?
How long until we hear from Ibrahim Hooper on this?
eeyore on February 14, 2007 at 2:53 PM
The Tanc probably has plenty of good cigars.
We need to mail some “Clintonistas” fresh from Monica’s humidor wrapped in the death cult manual to Ellison’s office.
Let that jackass sit in his office and smoke over that.
fng on February 14, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Typical liberal, trying to impose their values on others. So much for FREEDOM.
By the way, I think I may send the Tanc a few of my Fuente 858′s… and a .375l bottle of fine Spanish Sherry (they go together).
Zorro on February 14, 2007 at 5:09 PM
Neither rules of law nor rules of etiquette will stop a muslim on his mission to subvert the infidel. But how smart is it for a dem to bring up the subject of a cigar?
Booo on February 14, 2007 at 6:12 PM
It will be interesting to see if Dennis Prager, a cigar smoker, will comment on this. If he does, ellison et allah will probably scream that Dennis is persecuting him.
Question for my friends:
I thought Southerngent was one of us. Will someone clarify please?
Thanks
RushBaby on February 14, 2007 at 6:34 PM
Earth to Keith Ellison: Grow up, you crybaby.
SpartRan on February 15, 2007 at 12:11 AM
What’s Ellison’s Muslim name?
Abu Ali Whimper?
And Allahpundit shouldn’t mislead the readers by posing Tancredo as someone who …out of the blue … called for bombing Mecca, but AP needs to clarify the Congressman’s true position.
Tancredo theorized that our government should consider such a measure as one part of our military’s arsenal of retaliatory options should the jihadists strike us first at that WMD level.
profitsbeard on February 15, 2007 at 1:09 AM
You mean the 10 Riyal note, don’t you?
RedinBlueCounty on February 15, 2007 at 7:41 AM