Good news: Top Democrats wearing bracelets protesting Arizona law now
posted at 7:01 pm on May 21, 2010 by Allahpundit
Someone on Twitter told me you can see Pelosi wearing one here. Problem one: There’s not nearly enough detail to tell for sure. Problem two: Er, since when do Arizona protest bracelets exist? I hadn’t heard a word about them, and surely top Democrats wouldn’t be so stupid as to adorn themselves with actual badges of how out of touch they are with popular opinion about immigration.
But guess what.
As part of his general boycott of Arizona — which includes his refusal to fly through Phoenix on his weekly trips to and from Washington — Baca, D-Rialto, is distributing wristbands inspired by the Lance Armstrong LiveSTRONG craze.
Baca put in an order for 2,500 of his version, which will be red, yellow and blue — the colors of Arizona’s flag — to be worn as a show of solidarity against the controversial law…
In Washington, Baca has gotten House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and most members of the Democratic leadership to wear them, as they did — along with golfing legend Chi Chi Rodriguez — at a recent fundraiser for Baca. Baca said his office is fielding calls from people inquiring how they can get one of the wristbands.
“Everyone wants them,” Baca said. “They’re going like hot potatoes.”
Follow the link for a pic of Steny Hoyer showing his off while grinning like an imbecile; here’s what the bracelets look like up close. I think the fact that the Baca thought of cancer awareness while contemplating the law is super-keen, and am curious to know whether Madam Speaker did indeed compound yesterday’s insult of applauding Calderon’s criticism by donning her official “I refuse to do my job to secure the border” bracelet. Think any reporters will ask?
Via Ace, here’s the newest spot from Jan Brewer’s “Secure the Border” site. I wonder whether this or Joe Baca’s amnesty jewelry will resonate more with voters.
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If they`ve gone to bracelets………I`m afraid it`s over.
ThePrez on May 21, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Ok, that video was classic. I think every anti-Democrat ad run this fall should be done with puppets and kid music. The folks on MSDNC will go ballistic over it.
Doughboy on May 21, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Hahaha! Lance Armstrong was just accused of doping. of course, that makes him a legitimate Hero to the Dems.
Del Dolemonte on May 21, 2010 at 7:05 PM
http://www.daylife.com/photo/05qg7dhaeTc7E?q=pelosi
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0fwk6Yb1wm2AS?q=pelosi
http://www.daylife.com/search/photos/1/grid?q=pelosi
news.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&p=pelosi&fr=news-us-ss&type=photo
ninjapirate on May 21, 2010 at 7:05 PM
The federal or state law?
Mr. Joe on May 21, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Hilarious (and sad). Go Brewer. This almost makes up for her pushing the one cent sales tax increase.
andy85719 on May 21, 2010 at 7:06 PM
BTW, check out other photographs from that day… she didn’t have it on while Critz’s swearing in…
ninjapirate on May 21, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Someone should come up with a brain bracelot for the democrats wrists because they sure don’t have one in their heads.
fourdeucer on May 21, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Um, in “hot potatoes” the goal is to get rid of the item–no one wants it.
Methinks he should’ve said “going like menudo.”
itsnotaboutme on May 21, 2010 at 7:07 PM
There will not be a fair election in November. This is Chavez territory we have moved into.
thomasaur on May 21, 2010 at 7:07 PM
I say the Democrats keep pushing this.
Most people want something done about illegal immigration, and it is clear the left is against ANYTHING.
So, good for us.
blatantblue on May 21, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Those bracelets are infused with crack cocaine.
Cybergeezer on May 21, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Mixed-metaphor alert!
Hannibal Smith on May 21, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Jan Brewer 2012! Another great ad from this tough lady. Wow. Maybe she’s America’s Margaret Thatcher?
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on May 21, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Those bracelets BELONG AROUND THEIR NECKS!
GarandFan on May 21, 2010 at 7:09 PM
Dude, drudge has no headline now… I think you know what that means…
ninjapirate on May 21, 2010 at 7:09 PM
Goes well with a Che T-shirt….
d1carter on May 21, 2010 at 7:10 PM
What does it mean Ninja?
andy85719 on May 21, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Good! Now we can identify who needs firing……..
Ozprey on May 21, 2010 at 7:12 PM
The “we wont read” bracelet.
the_nile on May 21, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Well, I submitted the links like 10 minutes before AP got it up… So I suppose he’s getting ready to headline it… but maybe not…
ninjapirate on May 21, 2010 at 7:12 PM
something is coming?
blatantblue on May 21, 2010 at 7:12 PM
The “Pro child sex trafficking” bracelet.
the_nile on May 21, 2010 at 7:13 PM
So it’s official that the illegal immigrants have representatives in congress. Do the legal citizens have anyone? The ballot box isn’t going to fix America when the candidates are representing Mexico.
deewhybee on May 21, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Quick send one to Blumenthal he likes phony awards he can enlist in the bracelot wars.
fourdeucer on May 21, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Love the Drudge news that Singapore is now more competitive than the U.S. Yeah Obamanomics. Hmmmmm….
andy85719 on May 21, 2010 at 7:14 PM
That POS Baca is my rep, for now, I’ve sent him every e-mail in the book but have never gotten a response, and the way he panders to his “people” it’s no wonder, I guess being White is a bad thing,
Bob
Bobnormal on May 21, 2010 at 7:14 PM
What kind of bracelets ? Is it ones with chains linking them together ?
I wouldnt mind Nancy in Handcuffs being deported.
William Amos on May 21, 2010 at 7:14 PM
I hope drudge uses this picture…
http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//100520/480/urn_publicid_ap_org_e3c2159d23cc4cefb316abee6af04102/
ninjapirate on May 21, 2010 at 7:15 PM
The Dems – Poster Children for being out of touch with average Americans.
kingsjester on May 21, 2010 at 7:15 PM
You can get Arizona decals on the net and put on your POV.You also can get messikan decals on the net and draw a nice red circle on it with a line through the center. Maybe the braclet will shrink in the rain and the hands will swell up. Wonder if they are made in China?
Col.John Wm. Reed on May 21, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Sen. Sessions rebukes the ICE chief for his statements re the AZ law: http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ODE2YTkyNmU1Y2IzN2NiN2U5MjA4MGRkZjc3ODVkMzg=
onlineanalyst on May 21, 2010 at 7:16 PM
Dude, drudge has no headline now… I think you know what that means…
What does that mean?
Stephanie on May 21, 2010 at 7:16 PM
So, the thousand+ page HCR bill we had to pass to find out what’s in it was attacked with “misinformation” from opponents, but the 16 page Arizona law is just too darn hard to leaf through. Obama and co. are dirtbags of the highest order.
Aquateen Hungerforce on May 21, 2010 at 7:17 PM
P.S Rialto is a cesspool, I live in Ontario,
Where you at FonCon?
Bob
Bobnormal on May 21, 2010 at 7:18 PM
How long until the first Republican senator is wearing one. You know Meggie Mac ordered a gross.
RedRedRice on May 21, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Perfect! This will make for the classic awkward moment when this blows up in their faces.
WSJ reporter; Senator I noticed you’re no longer wearing your bracelet, why is that?
Sen(D); Uhhmm, well I… you see its that ah… Look this isn’t anything but a distraction, as I’ve always said..
WSJ; But you werew saying just last week you were wearing to show your solidarity with illegal immi…
Sen(D); No, no, thats not what I meant, I was standing against the racial profiling, that uhhhm…
WSJ; But you are aware that there are ample provisions ensuring protections from that happening worked into the AZ law that is in fact stronger than that provided by the federal statute.
Sen(D) Well,… I Uhhhm, haven’t acyually read the…
SWJ: You still haven’t read it?
Sen(D) Well no I..I..
WSJ; Well then Senator, again I ask, why are you not still showing your solidarity by wearing the bracelet you were ostentatiously sporting last week?
Sen(D); Well the polls were, I mean, no..ah, ah… look what we are atrying to do is…uhmm, sorry there’s avote taking place and I’ve goota go, uhhhmmm, get with my office we’ll have a statement out on this later in the day.
Archimedes on May 21, 2010 at 7:19 PM
These people truly go out of their way to go against the will of the people.
The Notorious G.O.P on May 21, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Thanks Allahpundit! You wasted no time :)
debg on May 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Ankle bracelets?
Fighton03 on May 21, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Bracelets are a great idea – easy way for people to quickly those identify brain-dead morons and remember to not vote for them.
Paradox Drive on May 21, 2010 at 7:24 PM
These people are not just arrogant and “out of touch.”
They know perfectly well what the vast majority of American taxpayers are like.
And they positively and viscerally HATE us.
logis on May 21, 2010 at 7:25 PM
Ahaha. Brewer puts out really good ads!
Emily M. on May 21, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Finally, a political ad even a progressive can understand.
txag92 on May 21, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Raaaaacist teabagger!
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Come on…bracelets worn by D-Rat congressmen? Which basically say “Hey, I’m against enforcing our borders and our sovereignty as a nation.” and “We’re for law-breakers”.
No matter their position on this law, these congressmen have really sunk to a new low with this little stunt.
JetBoy on May 21, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Suck on that Democrats…
Keemo on May 21, 2010 at 7:28 PM
What, no lapel ribbons? I guess most of the colors for ribbons have been taken for this or that cause. Wait, why not a brown ribbon? That would work.
TXUS on May 21, 2010 at 7:29 PM
So the Dems wear bracelets to show their solidarity against a law in Arizona that has the support of a fairly large majority of America.
What’s next, a general strike. Or will they censure Arizona? Or even expel Arizona from the Union.
Idiots. These bracelets will go the way of Gerald Ford’s W.I.N. buttons.
SlaveDog on May 21, 2010 at 7:29 PM
easier to identify the mindless amongst us….
jbh45 on May 21, 2010 at 7:29 PM
NOOOOO! THEY WOULDN’T EVEN THINK OF THAT!!!!!
Cybergeezer on May 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
This is so awesome. I’d prefer they wore ribbons to make it even more visable. Maybe that’s too 90s.
exception on May 21, 2010 at 7:31 PM
Do they have a picture of those d’s up for re-election who think our states have to cave to them and this bho? If so, any voter in their states give it all you got to crater them! This thing is a ‘crisis’ that this bho and team wants to get off what they are up to. WATCH the other hand people.
L
letget on May 21, 2010 at 7:31 PM
Better News: American citizens no longer need a list of Democrats who no longer respect the rule of law. This bracelet symbolizes those who have lost touch with the pulse of a nation and will be eliminated from their duties in November. Shame on all of them and their “leader” for this disgusting display.
Rovin on May 21, 2010 at 7:31 PM
The only bracelets I want to see these crooks wear are ones that connect with a chain between each wrist.
kingsjester on May 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM
And of course all the bracelets were made by confirmed illegal immigrants, whose documents were confirmed to be passably forged, and who got paid under the table, to avoid record-keeping and taxes. It’s only fair.
RBMN on May 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM
People may want to be careful with this… someone should ask though…
http://www.pe.com/imagesdaily/2010/05-10/6521451_polnote10_300.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs520.ash1/30597_115182988514251_113146355384581_125511_3096990_n.jpg
If she is wearing a “solidarity braclet” then it probably came from somewhere else… or he has many different kinds… the one Pelosi is wearing is Yellow, Purplish Blue, and some Red…
ninjapirate on May 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM
We need red, white and blue bracelets in support of the sovereignty of the United States.
Rose on May 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM
“Top Democrats wearing bracelets protesting Arizona law now”
So is there still no difference between the parties malkin and beck?
Boxy_Brown on May 21, 2010 at 7:33 PM
The only bracletts needed are HANDCUFFS
The two links below say a lot.
According to the Border Patrol the public is being mislead as to WHO is coming into the US from Mexico. This IS THE TRUTH. as reported by WSBTV in Atlanta.
Video 1 http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438021/index.html
Video 2 http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438712/index.html
Col.John Wm. Reed on May 21, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Still think we need a list of every politician who stood up and applauded the Mexican in a suit while he lectured us about our laws, while on our treasured soil…
Keemo on May 21, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Prediction: Obama will not win Arizona in the electoral college when he runs for re-election.
technopeasant on May 21, 2010 at 7:34 PM
It means he won the applesauce.
The Race Card on May 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM
So bracelets are now the trendy form of naggery I take it.
jjrakman on May 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM
IT’S THEIR ALLEGIANCE TO OBAMA AND OBAMUNISM. (SCREW THE ELECTORATE.)
Cybergeezer on May 21, 2010 at 7:36 PM
McCain got one too. He just can’t wear it until after November.
Mark1971 on May 21, 2010 at 7:36 PM
Shouldn’t they be red, white, and green–the colors of mexico’s flag?
mrt721 on May 21, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Great, perhaps supports could develop their own ribbon, one that says “Do Your Job Mr. “President”, enforce current laws”
ray on May 21, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Written on inside of bracelet:
“If found return to that clueless fool who doesn’t care about national security OR the opinions of the American people”
kurtzz3 on May 21, 2010 at 7:39 PM
Vichy French redux.
MB4 on May 21, 2010 at 7:40 PM
First thing that crossed my mind. Full shackles would be nice.
katy the mean old lady on May 21, 2010 at 7:42 PM
The adults are in charge now.
jukin on May 21, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Baca screwed up again. They were supposed to be RED, WHITE AND GREEN (colors of Mexican flag).
Guy can’t get anything right.
GarandFan on May 21, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Who pays for them? The taxpayers?
I love it when imbeciles don’t know they’re imbecillic.
The rat is the perfect mascot for Nancy et co. and Obama.
Schadenfreude on May 21, 2010 at 7:44 PM
That commercial needs to run…everywhere.
MNHawk on May 21, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Seeing as how the White House now stands firmly behind the “fighting war veteran” Dick Blumenthal, does this mean Obama and his cabinet get to wear bracelets too? Shouldn’t there be solidarity amoung lying cowards?
Rovin on May 21, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Everyone is supposed to mean EVERYONE not every leftist or every latino or everyone that’s voting for me.
Classic fouling of the language done constantly by the left.
It helps to blur the continuous lying.
What a tool.
Their own state run MFM are actually hiding the real numbers for the AZ law, and this idiot is buying his own BS.
ontherocks on May 21, 2010 at 7:47 PM
JOE LEGAL vs. JOSE ILLEGAL
You have two families: “Joe Legal” and “Jose Illegal”.
Both families have two parents, two children, and live in California.
Joe Legal works in construction, has a Social Security Number and makes $25.00 per hour with taxes deducted.
Jose Illegal also works in construction, has NO Social Security Number, and gets paid $15.00 cash “under the table”.
Ready? Now pay attention…..
Joe Legal: $25.00 per hour x 40 hours = $1000.00 per week, or $52,000.00 per year. Now take 30% away for state and federal tax; Joe Legal now nets $31,231.00.
Jose Illegal: $15.00 per hour x 40 hours = $600.00 per week, or $31,200.00 per year. Jose Illegal pays no taxes. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.
Joe Legal pays medical and dental insurance with limited coverage for his family at $600.00 per month, or $7,200.00 per year. Joe Legal now
has $24,031.00.
Jose Illegal has full medical and dental coverage through the state and local clinics at a cost of $0.00 per year. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal makes too much money and is not eligible for food stamps or welfare. Joe Legal pays $500.00 per month for food, or $6,000.00 per
year. Joe Legal now has $18,031.00.
Jose Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for food stamps and welfare. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal pays rent of $1,200.00 per month, or $14,400.00 per year. Joe Legal now has $9,631.00.
Jose Illegal receives a $500.00 per month federal rent subsidy. Jose Illegal pays out that $500.00 per month, or $6,000.00 per year. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal pays $200.00 per month, or $2,400.00 for insurance. Joe Legal now has $7,231.00.
Jose Illegal says, “We don’t need no stinkin’ insurance!” and still has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal has to make his $7,231.00 stretch to pay utilities, gasoline, etc.
Jose Illegal has to make his $31,200.00 stretch to pay utilities, gasoline, and what he sends out of the country every month.
Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part time job after work.
Jose Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.
Joe Legal’s and Jose Illegal’s children both attend the same school. Joe Legal pays for his children’s lunches while Jose Illegal’s children get
a government sponsored lunch. Jose Illegal’s children have an after school ESL program. Joe Legal’s children go home.
Joe Legal and Jose Illegal both enjoy the same police and fire services, but Joe paid for them and Jose did not pay.
Do you get it, now? If you vote for or support any politician that supports illegal aliens, you are part of the problem!
It’s way PAST time to take a stand for America and Americans!
Schadenfreude on May 21, 2010 at 7:47 PM
It is good news. That way it’s easier to spot the ones that need to be voted out of office.
mizflame98 on May 21, 2010 at 7:48 PM
Nice, it’ll make it easier to get a positive ID on these kooks before we pull the ballot lever.
Alden Pyle on May 21, 2010 at 7:48 PM
I’m rather fond of that rat. Could we contact PETA?
Save the White House rat!!
katy the mean old lady on May 21, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Calderon is now blaming the expiration of the assault weapons ban in the US for the increase in drug-related violence in Mexico.
http://www.examiner.com/x-2581-St-Louis-Gun-Rights-Examiner~y2010m5d21-Mexican-president-criticizes-US-gun-lawsagain
Perhaps the Dems could get a deal on double bracelets…
JetBoy on May 21, 2010 at 7:49 PM
stupid stupid stupid
Terrye on May 21, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Remember, remember, come this November
The festering heat they have brought
‘Tis no reason why their assault on Americans
Should ever be forgiven or forgot
All you tyrants who lord over us
You who give us the smack of your rod
Soon now we will rend you to bits
We will give you the Judgment of God!
The world may be ugly, but each man must do what he must
Your time is coming overreaching tyrants, soon you will be dust
Soon now our Lady of Justice will possess you
In her breathtaking, hair-raising bed
She will tingle your spine as she captures your head!
Sing, swing
Savour the sting
As she severs you
Slice, come paradise
Our Delilah will shave you razor clean!
PercyB on May 21, 2010 at 7:50 PM
WINNAH!!
katy the mean old lady on May 21, 2010 at 7:50 PM
They’re ‘vigilantes’! The Constitution has provisions for them!
Cybergeezer on May 21, 2010 at 7:53 PM
http://www.securetheborder.org
The site is down!
Kokonut on May 21, 2010 at 7:54 PM
This is just another disply from the left showing how STUPID they really are. The idea of hot potatoes is to get rid of them, not accumulate as many as you can. This is political affirmative action in all it’s glory.
rjoco1 on May 21, 2010 at 7:55 PM
Watching rat poison working on these specimens of feces, in slow motion, can’t do them justice.
Cybergeezer on May 21, 2010 at 7:55 PM
So: Is this news? Obama’s House does wonders on Friday nights.
Cybergeezer on May 21, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Bracelets aren’t enough. They need funny hats.
Bugler on May 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM
In what certainly seems like at least four score and seven years ago, American voters, deceived by a man of a true nature most foul and his media propaganda ministers, brought forth, upon this Nation, a profoundly warped psychopath of a man, conceived who knows where for certain, who is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created weak and subservient to his every insane and traitorous will and whim.
Now we are engaged in a great battle, testing whether this nation, or any nation so burdened, and so assaulted, can long endure. We are met here on a great internet battlefield, with compatriots in the Tea Party Freedom Movement rallies, compatriots on the radio waves and Latter Day Spartan Warriors in the Great State of Arizona, of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of our lives in honor of our forefathers who dedicated their lives that this nation might live vigorous and free. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
It is for us, the living, to be dedicated to the restoration of freedom, liberty, rule of law, progress and sanity which our Founders so nobly brought about. It is for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us – that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they so long ago gave the full measure of devotion – that we here highly resolve that our Founding Fathers shall not have labored in vain; that this nation shall have a rebirth of freedom and responsibility; and that this government will once again be of the people, by the people, for the people, and that we will not allow abominations like Barack Hussein Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and their gang of quislings to cause it, and it’s shinning light, to perish from the Earth.
MB4 on May 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Definitely. The “hot potatoes” thing is funny too…apparently this fine congressman didn’t grow up in the USA. Doesn’t every American kid know how to play hot potato?
funky chicken on May 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Worth repeating.
CWforFreedom on May 21, 2010 at 8:00 PM
I double dog dare Malkin, Coulter, O’Reilly and Beck to get together with something to “stand for the Constitution”… make the proceeds go to one of the Wounded Warrior programs! You don’t think we could make one really loud statement!
Outside of that, everyone should pick up the Pocket Constitutions over at the Cato website. I thought they were a little silly, but my oldest son took to carrying one. Yesterday, he got into an argument with a teacher about “rights” in the Constitution and he pulled out his pocket copy and asked her to show it to him… I think I might be raising that child right!
2nd Ammendment Mother on May 21, 2010 at 8:01 PM
Just not the cute up-staging 4 legged one. I’m still laughing.
katy the mean old lady on May 21, 2010 at 8:03 PM
Allah is right, this is good news.
John the Libertarian on May 21, 2010 at 8:06 PM
Gov. Brewer has more, um, stones than 90% of the federal legislature. I LOVE the video and the frog is a perfect narrator. Afterall, it isn’t easy being green.;)
Chewy the Lab on May 21, 2010 at 8:06 PM
Good catch. Wouldn’t that then be a “Bacaism”?
BobMbx on May 21, 2010 at 8:06 PM
I wouldn’t touch that with two birds in the bush
BobMbx on May 21, 2010 at 8:08 PM
That was a lot quicker than Scott Brown’s.
agmartin on May 21, 2010 at 8:08 PM
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