Video: Reid supporters egg tea-party buses in Nevada
posted at 7:55 pm on March 29, 2010 by Allahpundit
Via the Founding Bloggers, yeah, it happened — along with a threat leveled directly at Andrew Breitbart, as you’ll see — and no, it’s not a reflection on all liberals. Just a reminder, on a day when federal charges were filed against a guy for vowing to kill Eric Cantor, that right-wingers have to deal with cranks too. But then, unlike Robert Gibbs, those of us who weren’t in a coma during the Bush years already knew that.
Two clips below, one of the egging and the other via Ryan Dixon of Breitbart amusingly trying to explain to a local cop who is and what he’s doing mingling with a hostile crowd. (Cue the “he was asking for it!” cries.) Meanwhile, Salon editor Joan Walsh is very off-put indeed by the conservatives crowing at her today about the threat to Cantor. Never mind that demagoging alleged tea-party violence for political advantage long ago became a bona fide subgenre of hack left-wing punditry, with Frank Rich proving once again yesterday that he remains the undisputed master of the totalitarian art. Longtime HA readers can guess which link I’m about to crown this post with, and I won’t disappoint them. Go ye and read (again).
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Democrats are the most loving and kind people. I love democrats.
daesleeper on March 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Union workers, or at least union members withe unemployment numbers in Nevada.
thomasaur on March 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM
It’s only appropriate that a bunch of Chickens would throw eggs.
Harry Reid supporters= Union thugs.
portlandon on March 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM
s/b with the
thomasaur on March 29, 2010 at 8:01 PM
There was also some anti-tea party “violence” here in Austin. Basically, some pro-healthcare people were having a rally and they got pissed that tea party folks showed up so they started threatening them and the police had to pull one of the pro-healthcare folks away from the Teapartiers because she was starting to get violent.
I doubt it made any news other than local, though we all know what the story would be had the roles been reveresed.
Vera on March 29, 2010 at 8:01 PM
Covering anti-war demonstrations for the last 3 years I know first hand just how volatile and threatening the left is.
The guys in this ‘pro-Reid’ demo are more than just random demonstrators in my opinion.
Urban Infidel on March 29, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Hmph. Let’s hope the thrown objects are nothing worse than bricks and eggs.
Dark-Star on March 29, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Well said, Frank Rich is pathetic.
SG1_Conservative on March 29, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Nazi Punks.
Chaz706 on March 29, 2010 at 8:03 PM
Can’t watch clip now. But I am imagining it in my mind……Happy, freedom loving libs spreading joy and love where ever they go. Gives me goosebumps!! I love LIBS.
Dan Pet on March 29, 2010 at 8:06 PM
ooooHhoohhhh!…. Andrew Breitbart, I am soo glad you are on our side. You sir, are a Jedi Warrior….Sun Tzu with a camera… This is extraordinarily telling. This confrontational journalism at its best. That guy was like foaming at the mouth and threatened Mr. Breitbart. There was vandalism with the eggs. Where is the MSM? Where is justice, where are the arrests? Where is the condemnation on the part of Mr. Reid at these rabid supporters violating the law in his state, and in his support? Where?
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:07 PM
Reid has supporters?
lavell12 on March 29, 2010 at 8:07 PM
And they call the right violent.
Holger on March 29, 2010 at 8:07 PM
Stay classy union thugs, stay classy, yo.
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:07 PM
What’s SEIU paying for astroturf these days? Is it like twelve fiddy an hour?
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:08 PM
Wow! AP. Your turn of phrase here is very Jonah Goldbergish or Mark Steynish. Very nice.
jeanie on March 29, 2010 at 8:08 PM
The one thing I notice is that blonde in the background who is telling the Harry Reid Supporters to get “on the bus, everyone on the bus. let’s go” They are slaves already and they don’t even realize it.
JoeBrooks on March 29, 2010 at 8:08 PM
ye went…ye read…ye laughed…ye returned
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:10 PM
I love Democrats.
“Get out of here or I’ll be violent and lose control of myself because I hate you! And it will be ‘your falt!’”
Immature, unstable, unbalanced 3-year olds.
The Uh Dolts are in charge – that’s for sure.
Good Lt on March 29, 2010 at 8:12 PM
dude with the Airborne hat and brown jacket looks as if he’s going to shart himself. He got all bowed up thinking he was going to push around Andrew, then got cold feet when he was six inches away.
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Its the eggs fault.
Itchee Dryback on March 29, 2010 at 8:12 PM
I hate when grown ups say, “He used the n word”
Or “the b word”
Say the word. All this stuff is so childish.
Michelle is the only one with any balls.
LtE126 on March 29, 2010 at 8:13 PM
“Get him out of here or I’m going to jail today”
SEIU Call To Arms
Put that little effer to music….
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:13 PM
why’d they use white eggs…..? what are they tryin’ to say?
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:14 PM
No one is required to take any physical abuse. Carry plenty of cameras and don’t hesitate to protect yourselves if necessary.
rplat on March 29, 2010 at 8:14 PM
As a spokesperson of law that posts on HA said, “just because there is evidence of a crime, doesn’t mean that a crime was committed”…..or do I have that backwards ?
Electrongod on March 29, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Best thing about this…the left will just keep on throwing that ‘tea party = violent mob’ meme around as if none of this ever happened. It’s one of there most cherished beliefs – repeat the lie enough and it becomes truth. Watch.
AUINSC on March 29, 2010 at 8:16 PM
dude, c’mon. you got it all backwards. You see, the mere allegation of a crime committed by someone in opposition to the most expensive nation-draining boondoggle in history is worthy of guilty till proven innocent coverage.
This video, you see, this stuff didn’t happen–for those patriotic union stalwarts, ready to assume the oblicatory incarceration position, are like those heroic guys in St Louis that curb stomped Ken Gladney, a guy who was clearly acting in an anti-American fashion that night.//
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:19 PM
I am so glad the Left likes free and open debates of the issues and ideology given to the people to make an educated decision on how they want to be governed and where their hard earned tax dollars go…
… That is why they need to pass laws so we can then see what is in them.
Oh, wait!
Seven Percent Solution on March 29, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Andrew is a Brave soul .
wheels on March 29, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Personally, I find violence through the use of saliva to be more deplorable than eggs, and so does the Congressional Face Shield Co. Please, never use spittle as a weapon, and if you plan to attend a rally in which anyone will be speaking, for gosh sakes, wear protection.
BKeyser on March 29, 2010 at 8:21 PM
I’m sure AB walked away from there basking in the post-oratorial afterglow of a reasoned and logical debate with the climax firmly ensconced in memory by the ceremonial hurling of poultry products (probably not organic ones either).//
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Anyone just see Bill vs Sharpton. Sharpton was caught lying about seeing a tape of people using racial slurs at the Tea Party rally in DC. Bill should have hammered him on that for lying, but he let him back track.
bucsox79 on March 29, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Ann Coulter would agree…
Seven Percent Solution on March 29, 2010 at 8:25 PM
At least this time, the SEIU thugs got the memo (and a new free t-shirt) to conceal their union identity.
marybel on March 29, 2010 at 8:25 PM
The left is full of hate.
jaime on March 29, 2010 at 8:25 PM
They had to get them back to the shelter before lockdown.
TugboatPhil on March 29, 2010 at 8:26 PM
Holy Hurlers Batman—stop the effing youtubes. That right there is vid-e-ohhh proof that leftists can actually hit something when they chuck things at those on the right. It took an enormous fricking bus at point blank range for these limp wristed mop pushers and dumpster divers to get up the gumption to stand on their own astroturf and actually hit something they’re throwing at. Shoe chuckers–missed, tomater chuckers—missed, egg-chuckers—score.
A first in lefty sports phenomenons. Moreover…that bus was moving!
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:26 PM
Bill O’Reilly? If so then Bill is a schmuck. If not, Bill is still a schmuck.
Electrongod on March 29, 2010 at 8:26 PM
To Quote a very dear friend of mine- Andrew Breitbart is
“DA BOMB”!!!!!!!! and he is my personal hero!
huskerdiva on March 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Those 4/44 (size 4 heads and 44 inch shoulders) union thugs were put down quite nicely by Breitbart. However, it’s time for the Tea Party people to include more muscle just for protection.
rplat on March 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM
These zombies did away with their need of brains long ago.
lorien1973 on March 29, 2010 at 8:28 PM
No, rather, it would be childish & immature to follow your advice.
Children can easily say those words. They often struggle with self-restraint, though, which is a hallmark of maturity.
jgapinoy on March 29, 2010 at 8:29 PM
Blood in the streets before November, is it possible? I`m beginning to think so.
ThePrez on March 29, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Holds his hernia in.
Aviator on March 29, 2010 at 8:30 PM
“Get him out of here or I’m going to jail today!”
That’s it, I’m putting that on a shirt!
badpenguin on March 29, 2010 at 8:30 PM
A seminal media moment for the conservative cause.
Breitbart is a true leader in a critical time. Footage of events like this can be tipping points in a national conversation.
I hope Andrew has planned for top notch security for obvious reasons. He is an important figure in an area where the Right has been historically out maneuvered. He his the first and future King of Independent Conservative Media.
ontherocks on March 29, 2010 at 8:31 PM
Poor, angry leftists, lashing out at a world they don’t understand.
Sharke on March 29, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Eggs can easily cause paint damage, and damages over $500 to personal property is the usual metric for felony vandalism. Let’s see some indictments.
This is how the liberals react when they hold virtually all the reins of power in DC. Imagine their behavior this time around when they become the minority party once again.
GnuBreed on March 29, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Don’t be stupak, it’s gotta go on the side of the Tea Party Bus with a big pic of Harry Reid (just to give the Mother Clucker Egg Chucker Brigade something to hurl at)
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM
SHARPTON: I saw the video of the CBC members being called that racist words! I watched it three…well, two…ummmm…one…nearly one time! I woulda watched it if I saw it, I’ll tell you that!
BILL: Do you know such a tape exists?
SHARPTON: Errrrr…Tawana Brawley! Duke lacrosse playas! You want more evidence of racism than that?
BILL: Let’s talk about my new book, Reverend….
MrScribbler on March 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM
did you see the dude with the white shirt, back to the camera, intercede between AB and Mr. “I wanna be incarcerated” Thugticious? Prob security detail
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:34 PM
and that was every last one of them.
DFCtomm on March 29, 2010 at 8:35 PM
It’s genetic
thomasaur on March 29, 2010 at 8:35 PM
The movie Madagascar made me think of Harry Reid supporters and Democrats in general.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on March 29, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Breitbard has big balls
Colorado Anne on March 29, 2010 at 8:36 PM
then again, maybe not. Probably the White House aide who organized the event.
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Why are Reid supporters…actually out supporting?
I mean…they won. The country just loves the way both chambers in the house make law. And the Prez? He is awesome! What a team the Dems make. Why are these Reid supports concerned? The country loves all of them. Who are they trying to convince?
Electrongod on March 29, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Yep, union bosses and these were their lackeys
thomasaur on March 29, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Thuggery is a trait of the left.
Schadenfreude on March 29, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Breitbart is a national treasure, with steely ones.
Schadenfreude on March 29, 2010 at 8:37 PM
LOL. Of course before the evening is out i expect Harry Ried to make a statement on the newtork of his choice…say CNN, and condemn this behavior. LOL LOL LOL
jbh45 on March 29, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Dems. They have no problem killing the unborn. Unless it’s an unhatched egg that is. Pathetic two bit morons.
Not all, I agree. But we’ve seen so much of this from the left towards those who attend town halls, and tea partiers, it’s hard not to lump them all. But I know not all are bad, and not all would stoop to these lows.
That being said, this nonsense needs to stop, no matter which side it’s coming from.
capejasmine on March 29, 2010 at 8:38 PM
The Left is for aborting baby chickens, too.
SouthernGent on March 29, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Is Nancy going to give a weeping address with regards to this and how similar it was to *sniff*, the violence in San Francisco back in the 70′s?
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:39 PM
I knew something didn’t look quite right
Colorado Anne on March 29, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Incorrect. Thug thizzle is a trait of the left.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on March 29, 2010 at 8:39 PM
People who think they may go to jail should be careful, an ER stop may be first on the list.
Les in NC on March 29, 2010 at 8:40 PM
I think the Church of Algore put out a memo that clearly shows that baby chicks have the carbon footprint of like a Mac truck or something. They’re just killing two birds with one stone—nailing the Tea Party Bus, and saving the Planet while they’re at it.
/punintended
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:41 PM
The tea partiers are haters. The left-wingers are just kind & gentle people messing around & stuff.
/s
Colorado Anne on March 29, 2010 at 8:41 PM
What principled opposition these lefty thugs are…What utter and monolithic rhetorical skills. Such a turn of the phrase that was so clucking convincing at moving me to support their poultry chucking movement. How could I have ever opposed this benevolent and loving government/ ?
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:43 PM
It’s pathetic.
Sharke on March 29, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Something weird is happening with Hot Air in my browser (Firefox). If I copy and paste something into the posting box, the page font is changed and reduced about 5 sizes. This has been happening since yesterday. I’m all perplexed.
Sharke on March 29, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Wow, way to be tolerant, you f**king halfwit.
mjk on March 29, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Probably Reid’s “mechanic”.
ontherocks on March 29, 2010 at 8:48 PM
This is a fine example of the mild manner Democrats.These people make me sick.Also a little off subject but on tonight’s O,reilly’s show he was giving us tea party people advise like we want or need it from him.He said we should tone down and be respectful of the congressmen and also there was no evidence of anyone saying the N word at members he believe it happen.Then he had the nerve to have that great civil minded American Al Sharpton on to get his valid opinion.What a tool and jerk he is.
thmcbb on March 29, 2010 at 8:48 PM
He needs an excuse to visit his mother?
Sharke on March 29, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Anyone investigated who that woman is ( the one yelling to the thugs “get in the bus..get in the bus” ) in the first vid ?
She seems to be some kindda bullyette, someone must know her identity, in that area.
macncheez on March 29, 2010 at 8:49 PM
You owe me a new monitor and keyboard.
GrannyDee on March 29, 2010 at 8:50 PM
Concealed carry w/o permit. Hmmm.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/152198
bbhack on March 29, 2010 at 8:51 PM
now that you mention it, he looks like the product of an Alcatraz conjugal visit back in the mid 60′s….
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Breitbart sure is lispy.
thphilli on March 29, 2010 at 8:56 PM
There is a rarefied clarity to these recent clashes that can shine a much needed light on the left’s abusive tactics and the MSM’s complicity in their contrived narrative.
Andrew Breitbart is going to be persuasive in this effort.
The man levels the playing field all by himself.
ontherocks on March 29, 2010 at 9:00 PM
What happened to all those espresso elites ? Didn’ t they teach these Reid’s cattle ANYTHING ?
macncheez on March 29, 2010 at 9:00 PM
I get threatened quite frequently for standing up against this government’s policies at local intersections and have received 2 written threats, but like Breitbart, I will not give up my 1st Amendment rights for more security. It is telling that after 30 weeks at one intersection my friend and I have yet to be interviewed or every reported on by our local media; not even when we write and tell them where we are and what we are doing.
amr on March 29, 2010 at 9:01 PM
I would guess a good number of them in the crowd is normally armed. Not that they’re gonna use ‘em but they’ve got ‘em.
I was talking to a guy when the Tea Party Express came through Denver last fall. He had just gotten back from an Oathkeepers Convention & told me had had a gun strapped to his lower leg.
Colorado Anne on March 29, 2010 at 9:04 PM
this what gets my blood boiling…crickets chirping from the msm when there is ACTUAL proof, but they will believe allegations from 1 congressman…
God Bless Andrew!
cmsinaz on March 29, 2010 at 9:06 PM
I did see it and my chin dropped to my chest. Rewound and got the camcorder. Just had to keep that one for the records. Classic Sharpton.
fullogas on March 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM
From :03 to :08 There is a ponytailed blonde woman diligently texting. At :31 that same woman is trying to order the Egg Throwers Local Union to get on the bus right away. Clearly, she was a chieftain trying to get her unruly gang away from Andrew’s truth cameras. The gang ignored her. Those poor foolishly foolish fools.
redwhiteblue on March 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM
He has a look on his face at that moment of a child that knows he has been caught lying. lol.
fullogas on March 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM
There might be crickets at the MSM, but there are fewer and fewer eyes and ears as more and more more blood boils.
MSM/ashheap/history
ontherocks on March 29, 2010 at 9:13 PM
*confirmed on twitter acct @RAHM*
“WTF!?!?! Andrew Breitbart is here and you said this would be a big effing deal”
ted c on March 29, 2010 at 9:13 PM
from your lips…
cmsinaz on March 29, 2010 at 9:16 PM
I want to laugh. But you might be correct. God help us all.
redwhiteblue on March 29, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Every citizen needs a camera at all times.
JellyToast on March 29, 2010 at 9:26 PM
The Left = Spoiled Children throwing tantrums. They have a spankin’ coming soon.
PakviRoti on March 29, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Andrew Breitbart for President!
I have experienced similar tactics. During the IL Governor’s race waayyy back in the late 90′s, I was surrounded by union thugs while standing in front of a Democrat ward HQ (handing out anti-Poshard [the Dem candidate] brochures and dressed as Poshard, but that’s besides the point).
I get weak in the knees just thinking back. I can’t imagine having half the courage Andrew demonstrated.
Lothar on March 29, 2010 at 9:35 PM
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