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Clash City Rocker

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Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:45 PM Jul 2023

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This message was self-deleted by its author (Original Post) Clash City Rocker Jul 2023 OP
I LOL at your post title. QED Jul 2023 #1
Put her in, Coach! Deuxcents Jul 2023 #2
Could have used her when the fly was stuck in his hair. tanyev Jul 2023 #3
Hey! At least it got rid of the fly on the top of Pence's head! madinmaryland Jul 2023 #4
I love it. Send her here. It's 95 degrees! usonian Jul 2023 #5
So hitting someone is okay as long as we don't like them and it doesn't hurt? brooklynite Jul 2023 #6
Have to agree Rebl2 Jul 2023 #9
Yes MustBeTheBooz Jul 2023 #11
PLUS it's NOT even Pence. WarGamer Jul 2023 #19
Why does that matter? brooklynite Jul 2023 #68
"Politics ain't beanbag" as the saying goes. But still, I have to agree with you. CTyankee Jul 2023 #87
Yes, Disaffected Jul 2023 #21
Oh MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2023 #22
TY!! Cha Jul 2023 #42
+1 mountain grammy Jul 2023 #45
Would you be Rebl2 Jul 2023 #55
It was a fundraiser for his moribund campaign Ponietz Jul 2023 #24
+1 Jarqui Jul 2023 #28
That's an affrim. paleotn Jul 2023 #30
Yup. I thought it was assault. COL Mustard Jul 2023 #48
Agree llmart Jul 2023 #57
No, it isn't and I hated that. a kennedy Jul 2023 #66
It is ok in this case, as it is all part of the parade Celerity Jul 2023 #73
yes, in this case it it ok, as it is part of the parade Celerity Jul 2023 #72
+1 ChazII Jul 2023 #82
I thought along those lines, until I read further and the snopes link mercuryblues Jul 2023 #92
Amiatia City in the sky jpak Jul 2023 #7
There are a LOT of people throwing things at Pence. Ligyron Jul 2023 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author stuck in the middle Jul 2023 #10
I love the response -- Let's pray for him right now. Oh, and Anita's granddaughter just married 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author stuck in the middle Jul 2023 #27
Really?! Wow! Just wow! paleotn Jul 2023 #31
Nah. Anita assumed room temperature several years ago. 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #32
Mores the pity. paleotn Jul 2023 #34
Um...no...still horizontal. COL Mustard Jul 2023 #49
Bwaaaaaaah malaise Jul 2023 #61
Hate to douse this with water....but... IowaGuy Jul 2023 #12
Won't encourage such actions, but that was sweet. Silent Type Jul 2023 #13
Yes it's Fly Head MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2023 #14
His white hair matches his supremacy. Emile Jul 2023 #15
What an arm ! C_U_L8R Jul 2023 #16
More nonsense from a Twitter rando... WarGamer Jul 2023 #17
This! 👆👆 Docreed2003 Jul 2023 #20
Did the fly survive? Renew Deal Jul 2023 #18
From the actual person hit by the balloon in NY WarGamer Jul 2023 #23
Why is this fake news OP still up? Celerity Jul 2023 #26
Because it's funny even if it isn't "Norman" Pence. paleotn Jul 2023 #33
I do not find misinformation funny, sorry. The OP could at least edit it and remove the false claim. Celerity Jul 2023 #35
I agree. Would be prudent. paleotn Jul 2023 #36
Wow loved this video had to watch it a few times kimbutgar Jul 2023 #29
She was just trying to get that fly on his head. nattyice Jul 2023 #37
Made my whole day. Good for her!! Artcatt Jul 2023 #38
Need a new alert: Do not post fake news. MrsCoffee Jul 2023 #39
Yes, there are multiple fake news OPs up and many people are fooled because they do not do their Celerity Jul 2023 #56
I agree relayerbob Jul 2023 #70
It's just a flesh wound. clouds Jul 2023 #40
FLY Balloon Better than the FLY!! TY Cha Jul 2023 #41
Yeah, she was a popular singer and spokesperson for an OJ company back in the day. trof Jul 2023 #43
Her aim is TRUE! calimary Jul 2023 #44
Well he is a sentient houseplant after all. Javaman Jul 2023 #46
Looks like a seasoned ANTIFA terrorist!!! LiberalLovinLug Jul 2023 #47
Unacceptable relayerbob Jul 2023 #50
I got to say this is a fucked up thing to do. It's not cute. NBachers Jul 2023 #67
Yep relayerbob Jul 2023 #69
She was out of over ripe tomatoes? trof Jul 2023 #51
She's got a good arm! CrispyQ Jul 2023 #52
watched it 10 times. satisfying. "That's for being anti reproductive rights!" POW BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #53
Good arm, good follow through, sign her up. ... aggiesal Jul 2023 #54
You go girl! Kath2 Jul 2023 #58
It's rude and dangerous. Among the many bad things... dchill Jul 2023 #59
I tend to agree with this assessment Skittles Jul 2023 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author Conjuay Jul 2023 #60
The post could be removed. twodogsbarking Jul 2023 #62
IT IS NOT MIKE PENCE. Quit falling for it relayerbob Jul 2023 #63
This message was self-deleted by its author edisdead Jul 2023 #89
Someone asked if it were the Obamas or Bidens... 3825-87867 Jul 2023 #64
This is NOT what the title claims. Remove it. oldsoftie Jul 2023 #65
yes, it is sad how many keep falling for it, even after it was debunked Celerity Jul 2023 #74
Sadly, more false info is being posted here than used to be the case onenote Jul 2023 #75
and yet I've had factual info removed simply because it wasnt POPULAR info. oldsoftie Jul 2023 #77
No need to remove.. just fix the title. honest.abe Jul 2023 #79
Someone finally nailed that fly in Pence's hair Generic Brad Jul 2023 #76
no they did not, because it is NOT Pence (read the OP thread for multiple points of this out) Celerity Jul 2023 #80
I know! I just saw that Snopes report Generic Brad Jul 2023 #84
That girl does not throw like a girl! honest.abe Jul 2023 #78
Then what is she? A kangaroo? nt Brenda Jul 2023 #88
... demmiblue Jul 2023 #91
This OP is misinformation and needs to be taken down obamanut2012 Jul 2023 #81
this ☝🏻 mopinko Jul 2023 #83
LOL - I could watch that all day! Vinca Jul 2023 #85
Plus MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2023 #94
This is assault. edisdead Jul 2023 #86
Jesus H. Christ on a trailer hitch, the tweet context literally says it is not Mike Pence... demmiblue Jul 2023 #90
Not Pence. See fact check Quixote1818 Jul 2023 #93

QED

(3,354 posts)
1. I LOL at your post title.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:47 PM
Jul 2023

Then even more so when I saw the clip. Should have a disclaimer: No flies were harmed in the beaning of Mother's boy.

Deuxcents

(27,205 posts)
2. Put her in, Coach!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:47 PM
Jul 2023

tanyev

(49,391 posts)
3. Could have used her when the fly was stuck in his hair.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:47 PM
Jul 2023

madinmaryland

(65,745 posts)
4. Hey! At least it got rid of the fly on the top of Pence's head!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:47 PM
Jul 2023

That was a helluva throw by the girl.

usonian

(25,792 posts)
5. I love it. Send her here. It's 95 degrees!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:49 PM
Jul 2023

Did the fly survive?

 

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
6. So hitting someone is okay as long as we don't like them and it doesn't hurt?
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:50 PM
Jul 2023

Sigh…

Rebl2

(17,816 posts)
9. Have to agree
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:55 PM
Jul 2023

with you.

MustBeTheBooz

(362 posts)
11. Yes
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:56 PM
Jul 2023

WarGamer

(18,702 posts)
19. PLUS it's NOT even Pence.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:04 PM
Jul 2023
 

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
68. Why does that matter?
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 09:36 PM
Jul 2023

First anyone who didn’t agree to a water bLoo. Fight doesn’t deserve to be hit by o e. Second, the reaction of people in this thread was based on the assumption that it WAS Pence and were perfectly okay with that outcome.

CTyankee

(68,282 posts)
87. "Politics ain't beanbag" as the saying goes. But still, I have to agree with you.
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 12:45 PM
Jul 2023

We shouldn't be applauding it.

Disaffected

(6,468 posts)
21. Yes,
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:06 PM
Jul 2023

yes it is (in this case at least).

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,612 posts)
22. Oh
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:08 PM
Jul 2023

get off your high horse and laugh a little. It's a water balloon; not a hand grenade.

And it's not like he's lying on a gurney in a small town ER bleeding to death from an untreated miscarriage, because, Gawd.

Cha

(319,451 posts)
42. TY!!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:21 PM
Jul 2023

mountain grammy

(29,078 posts)
45. +1
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:30 PM
Jul 2023

Rebl2

(17,816 posts)
55. Would you be
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:01 PM
Jul 2023

okay if someone did that to the Obama’s or Biden’s?

Ponietz

(4,363 posts)
24. It was a fundraiser for his moribund campaign
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:10 PM
Jul 2023

The dunk tank idea was rejected by mother.

Jarqui

(10,920 posts)
28. +1
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:26 PM
Jul 2023

Had a similar reaction.

paleotn

(22,377 posts)
30. That's an affrim.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:34 PM
Jul 2023

Personally, I couldn't care less if it did hurt.

COL Mustard

(8,271 posts)
48. Yup. I thought it was assault.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:39 PM
Jul 2023

I've heard of people being charged for a lot less than that. And I *really* don't like Mike Pence.

llmart

(17,640 posts)
57. Agree
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:12 PM
Jul 2023

I raised two children. I don't care who it is, I would never have applauded one of my children doing that.

a kennedy

(36,090 posts)
66. No, it isn't and I hated that.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:39 PM
Jul 2023

Celerity

(54,612 posts)
73. It is ok in this case, as it is all part of the parade
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 05:21 AM
Jul 2023

Celerity

(54,612 posts)
72. yes, in this case it it ok, as it is part of the parade
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 05:18 AM
Jul 2023
"All those who march, including me," the victim said, "do so at their peril and are fair game."

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pence-water-balloon/


ChazII

(6,448 posts)
82. +1
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 10:11 AM
Jul 2023

A sigh and I agree with you.

mercuryblues

(16,456 posts)
92. I thought along those lines, until I read further and the snopes link
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 03:07 PM
Jul 2023

Blakeman, the county executive, is the one in the video. He thought it was funny.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pence-water-balloon/

"The water balloons and soaker guns are a long tradition at the Stewart Manor parade. Please do not be offended. All those who march including me, do so at their peril and are fair game. I had fun even if I got a little wet!"

jpak

(41,780 posts)
7. Amiatia City in the sky
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:51 PM
Jul 2023

Ligyron

(8,006 posts)
8. There are a LOT of people throwing things at Pence.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:55 PM
Jul 2023

Gosh, wonder why?

Response to Clash City Rocker (Original post)

3Hotdogs

(15,411 posts)
25. I love the response -- Let's pray for him right now. Oh, and Anita's granddaughter just married
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:15 PM
Jul 2023

a woman.

Response to 3Hotdogs (Reply #25)

paleotn

(22,377 posts)
31. Really?! Wow! Just wow!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:38 PM
Jul 2023

Bet that's causing the bigot some consternation.

3Hotdogs

(15,411 posts)
32. Nah. Anita assumed room temperature several years ago.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:39 PM
Jul 2023

I'm sure Jesus welcomed her with open arms.

paleotn

(22,377 posts)
34. Mores the pity.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:43 PM
Jul 2023

She must be spinning in her grave at maximum RPM.

malaise

(296,780 posts)
61. Bwaaaaaaah
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:19 PM
Jul 2023

😀😀😀🎂🎂🎂

IowaGuy

(788 posts)
12. Hate to douse this with water....but...
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:58 PM
Jul 2023

That's not Pence, he was in Iowa on the 4th. Still, hilarious....girls got an arm.

 

Silent Type

(12,412 posts)
13. Won't encourage such actions, but that was sweet.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:00 PM
Jul 2023

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,612 posts)
14. Yes it's Fly Head
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:02 PM
Jul 2023

Every fiber of my being says so.

Her twirl after it lands...

Emile

(42,526 posts)
15. His white hair matches his supremacy.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:02 PM
Jul 2023

Hopefully the water washed away some of his filth

C_U_L8R

(49,427 posts)
16. What an arm !
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:03 PM
Jul 2023

Please let Trump visit that town too.

WarGamer

(18,702 posts)
17. More nonsense from a Twitter rando...
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:03 PM
Jul 2023

It's NOT Pence.

It's Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman

Come on people...

Docreed2003

(18,714 posts)
20. This! 👆👆
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:05 PM
Jul 2023

Came to post the same thing

Renew Deal

(85,257 posts)
18. Did the fly survive?
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:04 PM
Jul 2023

WarGamer

(18,702 posts)
23. From the actual person hit by the balloon in NY
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:08 PM
Jul 2023

Celerity

(54,612 posts)
26. Why is this fake news OP still up?
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:17 PM
Jul 2023

paleotn

(22,377 posts)
33. Because it's funny even if it isn't "Norman" Pence.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:42 PM
Jul 2023

The kid will remember this incident her whole life. Maybe with some chagrin, maybe not. "Do you remember when you hit so-and-so with a water balloon during such-and-such parade?"

Celerity

(54,612 posts)
35. I do not find misinformation funny, sorry. The OP could at least edit it and remove the false claim.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:55 PM
Jul 2023

paleotn

(22,377 posts)
36. I agree. Would be prudent.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:56 PM
Jul 2023

kimbutgar

(27,331 posts)
29. Wow loved this video had to watch it a few times
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 06:26 PM
Jul 2023

Made me smile and have a good laugh.

This young girl has an awesome throw!

nattyice

(341 posts)
37. She was just trying to get that fly on his head.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:01 PM
Jul 2023
 

Artcatt

(344 posts)
38. Made my whole day. Good for her!!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:08 PM
Jul 2023

MrsCoffee

(5,825 posts)
39. Need a new alert: Do not post fake news.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:11 PM
Jul 2023

I swear this is getting annoying.

Celerity

(54,612 posts)
56. Yes, there are multiple fake news OPs up and many people are fooled because they do not do their
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:08 PM
Jul 2023
due diligence.

I have seen, over the years, people who (rightfully so) ridicule MAGAts for buying into fake RW news, but who have done the same thing themselves with fake news OPs here.

relayerbob

(7,436 posts)
70. I agree
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 01:42 AM
Jul 2023
 

clouds

(80 posts)
40. It's just a flesh wound.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:13 PM
Jul 2023

His detail and manner lead you to believe that they were voluntarily being cooled off.

Cha

(319,451 posts)
41. FLY Balloon Better than the FLY!! TY
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:19 PM
Jul 2023
ETA.. just read it's NOT "pence".. I don't like fake news either for the record.

trof

(54,274 posts)
43. Yeah, she was a popular singer and spokesperson for an OJ company back in the day.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:24 PM
Jul 2023

"A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine."
Then people found out she was a religious fanatic and a homophobe.
End of career, even way back then.

calimary

(90,285 posts)
44. Her aim is TRUE!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:28 PM
Jul 2023

BRAVA!!!

Javaman

(65,852 posts)
46. Well he is a sentient houseplant after all.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:31 PM
Jul 2023

He needs the water 😂😂

LiberalLovinLug

(14,705 posts)
47. Looks like a seasoned ANTIFA terrorist!!!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:36 PM
Jul 2023

relayerbob

(7,436 posts)
50. Unacceptable
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:52 PM
Jul 2023

Not funny, not cool.

Period. Don’t care who it is.

NBachers

(19,479 posts)
67. I got to say this is a fucked up thing to do. It's not cute.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:54 PM
Jul 2023

The stricken body of Bobby Kennedy in the last closing minutes of his life on the floor of the Ambassador Hotel comes to mind.

The reality of what can be or has been done makes me unable to approve this kind of behavior. It steps over the line. I don’t care who it is being done to.

relayerbob

(7,436 posts)
69. Yep
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 01:41 AM
Jul 2023

Way too many nutbags out there. This is simply unacceptable behavior. That girl should be brought in, along with her parents, and the shit thoroughly scared out f all of them. And the photo of Booby Kennedy would be a good thing to show them, 100%

trof

(54,274 posts)
51. She was out of over ripe tomatoes?
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:55 PM
Jul 2023

CrispyQ

(41,005 posts)
52. She's got a good arm!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:56 PM
Jul 2023






BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,435 posts)
53. watched it 10 times. satisfying. "That's for being anti reproductive rights!" POW
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 07:58 PM
Jul 2023

aggiesal

(10,833 posts)
54. Good arm, good follow through, sign her up. ...
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:00 PM
Jul 2023

Kath2

(3,192 posts)
58. You go girl!
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:12 PM
Jul 2023

Well done. Haters should have no respect.

dchill

(42,660 posts)
59. It's rude and dangerous. Among the many bad things...
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:15 PM
Jul 2023

...that should happen to Mike Pence, that's not one of them.

Skittles

(172,078 posts)
71. I tend to agree with this assessment
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 01:44 AM
Jul 2023

not a fan of physical ambush

Response to Clash City Rocker (Original post)

twodogsbarking

(18,948 posts)
62. The post could be removed.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:26 PM
Jul 2023

relayerbob

(7,436 posts)
63. IT IS NOT MIKE PENCE. Quit falling for it
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:31 PM
Jul 2023

Response to relayerbob (Reply #63)

3825-87867

(1,971 posts)
64. Someone asked if it were the Obamas or Bidens...
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:34 PM
Jul 2023

The way things are on the Right, it could have been somethng a lot worse with the Obamas or Bidens.

And we've seen worse.

JFK, RFK and MLK...water balloons instead!

Wrong or RIGHT, I'll take water balloons any day over a possible MAGAt alternative.

 

oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)
65. This is NOT what the title claims. Remove it.
Fri Jul 14, 2023, 08:36 PM
Jul 2023

Its not even Mike Pence & Its an annual tradition involving water balloons

Celerity

(54,612 posts)
74. yes, it is sad how many keep falling for it, even after it was debunked
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 05:24 AM
Jul 2023

onenote

(46,181 posts)
75. Sadly, more false info is being posted here than used to be the case
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 06:19 AM
Jul 2023
 

oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)
77. and yet I've had factual info removed simply because it wasnt POPULAR info.
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 09:19 AM
Jul 2023

But we dont have alerts for "fake news"

 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
79. No need to remove.. just fix the title.
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 09:30 AM
Jul 2023

Its still fun to watch.

Generic Brad

(14,374 posts)
76. Someone finally nailed that fly in Pence's hair
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 08:53 AM
Jul 2023

Celerity

(54,612 posts)
80. no they did not, because it is NOT Pence (read the OP thread for multiple points of this out)
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 09:41 AM
Jul 2023

Generic Brad

(14,374 posts)
84. I know! I just saw that Snopes report
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 11:49 AM
Jul 2023

Ah, well. It was amusing to me for the 30 seconds it lasted.

 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
78. That girl does not throw like a girl!
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 09:28 AM
Jul 2023


Even though its not actually Pence, its fun to watch!

Brenda

(2,064 posts)
88. Then what is she? A kangaroo? nt
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 12:48 PM
Jul 2023

demmiblue

(39,802 posts)
91. ...
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 01:07 PM
Jul 2023

obamanut2012

(29,407 posts)
81. This OP is misinformation and needs to be taken down
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 10:08 AM
Jul 2023

1. It is not Mike Pence
2. The water balloons are part of the celebration
3. IT IS NOT FUCKING MIKE PENCE

mopinko

(73,786 posts)
83. this ☝🏻
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 10:17 AM
Jul 2023

Vinca

(54,113 posts)
85. LOL - I could watch that all day!
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 12:39 PM
Jul 2023

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,612 posts)
94. Plus
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 05:03 PM
Jul 2023

one.

edisdead

(3,396 posts)
86. This is assault.
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 12:45 PM
Jul 2023

demmiblue

(39,802 posts)
90. Jesus H. Christ on a trailer hitch, the tweet context literally says it is not Mike Pence...
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 01:03 PM
Jul 2023

yet some people here are acting like it is.

I am in the "delete this shite" camp. I really can't believe how often this happens here.

Quixote1818

(31,157 posts)
93. Not Pence. See fact check
Sat Jul 15, 2023, 04:49 PM
Jul 2023
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