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(114,904 posts) Wed Jul 10, 2013, 06:50 AM Jul 2013

snicker Gun-rights activist Adam Kokesh arrested in Herndon [View all]

what a prat. gotta say though, it seems like the ever more often cop overkill; did they really need a helicopter?

Police searched the Northern Virginia home of libertarian activist Adam Kokesh Tuesday evening and took him into custody, according to a news release posted on Kokesh’s Web site.

Kokesh, a former Marine, was being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, charged with possession of schedule I and II drugs while in possession of a firearm, said Lt. Steve Elbert, a spokesman for the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office.

The search warrant was served by U.S. Park Police, a federal agency that is responsible for policing Freedom Plaza, the park on Pennsylvania Avenue NW where Kokesh was videotaped loading a shotgun, in violation of local gun laws, according to a YouTube video posted on July 4.

“We will not be silent. We will not obey,” Kokesh, an Iraq war veteran and Internet talk show host, says in the video. “We will not allow our government to destroy our humanity. We are the final American Revolution. See you next Independence Day.”

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*snicker* Gun-rights activist Adam Kokesh arrested in Herndon [View all] cali Jul 2013 OP

"Come and get me coppers!!!" JoePhilly Jul 2013 #1

Before he was Gun Rights Activist - ANTI-WAR VET of IRAQ!! 7wo7rees Jul 2013 #68

Zimmmerman... Kokesh... Simcox... Nugent... Gun rightists have fucked up posterboys. nt onehandle Jul 2013 #2

Man, do they ever. cali Jul 2013 #3

Because anyone in RKBA has cheered those guys. The hyperbole is sick. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #13

When Zimmerman walks, he'll get to carry a gun again. geek tragedy Jul 2013 #14

And -if- he's found guilty, then he won't. Ain't that grand? Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #16

The problem is that he's going to walk, despite behaving incredibly recklessly geek tragedy Jul 2013 #17

If he walks, it will be more 'ammo' for gun control restrictions. onehandle Jul 2013 #21

Whether or not he'll walk is not in question: What is, is what constitutes lawful defense? Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #22

the problem is that the states with the most permissive gun laws geek tragedy Jul 2013 #26

And that's when you get into a gray area. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #30

I would say that it's less gray than that. Orrex Jul 2013 #46

Okay, let's have a little fun. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #52

If Hitler tries to steal your purse, you have my permission to shoot him Orrex Jul 2013 #58

And there's the rub: Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #64

Fair enough. Look at us being civil! Orrex Jul 2013 #67

I know, right? DU's coming to an end! :P Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #69

This is my favorite gun debate on this site so far BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #71

If he walks, and sadly, it's looking more and more likely, premium Jul 2013 #42

No, the problem is overpermissive self-defense statutes. geek tragedy Jul 2013 #48

I disagree, premium Jul 2013 #51

The jury has the option of convicting on manslaughter. geek tragedy Jul 2013 #54

They certainly can, premium Jul 2013 #56

'This guy getting nabbed is a good thing for us.' onehandle Jul 2013 #20

Outside of DU, who's heard of this guy? Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #23

If no one has heard of him, how is it "a good thing for us?" Orrex Jul 2013 #31

Because people with the potential for lunacy are a threat to anyone associated. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #37

Thoughtful answers. Thank you. (nt) Orrex Jul 2013 #53

My pleasure, and an honor. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #55

Well, I still think you're a lunatic, but you've convinced me about the rest Orrex Jul 2013 #59

Hey, call it like it is: I'm a loon, but I'm a well-meaning loon. :) Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #61

He's a small chip away, I'll give you that. onehandle Jul 2013 #34

Sandy Hook: Forgotten. Zimmerman: Self-Defense. Giffords: Never heard of. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #40

You're still focusing on the present. onehandle Jul 2013 #43

Why? History, and current trends, are in our favor. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #60

Based on that, you must believe that the Republicans will hold the House forever. onehandle Jul 2013 #62

No, but I do believe that America just doesn't jive with the Control angle. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #63

Who is he?? He was once the "The Darling of DU", an Iraq War Vet speaking out against the war... Ghost in the Machine Jul 2013 #75

In my opinion, you shouldn't post that at me, mate. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #76

Aren't you the one who asked "Outside of DU, who's heard of this guy?" ?? The answer is: MILLIONS Ghost in the Machine Jul 2013 #82

Copy, consider it a possibility. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #83

And yet, one of the bluest states in the nation, IL., premium Jul 2013 #44

You guys can't tell time. onehandle Jul 2013 #47

Time will tell, premium Jul 2013 #49

He sure talked a good game before the cops showed-up, didn't he? Ian David Jul 2013 #4

"you can have my gun when you ... JoePhilly Jul 2013 #9

Schedule I and Schedule II drugs? Oops!!! hatrack Jul 2013 #5

This guys even dumber than I thought. bunnies Jul 2013 #29

Yep. Even as someone that is against the criminalization of drugs AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #33

Mushrooms of all things. bunnies Jul 2013 #38

Supposedly, this was "expected". riqster Jul 2013 #41

No kidding. bunnies Jul 2013 #45

Perscription or erhmmmm -- recreational? Either way, this fucknut Kokesh couldn't carry Hunter S. Erose999 Jul 2013 #32

All "responsible" gun owners should applaud this BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #6

Kokesh and LaPierre are the two biggest threats to the right to keep arms out there Recursion Jul 2013 #7

No problem here, he shouldn't have had a gun to begin with. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #12

Thank you both BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #15

-Most- of us are wholely for safety and for lawful restrictions. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #18

There is anger on both sides BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #35

Granted, with a few exceptions. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #50

Let me first say BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #72

I could get into a point by point debate with you, Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #79

I thank you for the best interchange I've ever had with someone pro-gun BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #84

The same to you, mate. You're a Control Freak I could drink with happily. ;) Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #85

Ha! Control Freak, I'm going to use that one BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #86

Be what ya are, brother, and be proud! I'm a gun nut, you're a control freak. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #87

You would think these guys would want crystal meth legal Dash87 Jul 2013 #8

Crystal meth IS legal. Your doctor can prescribe it. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2013 #70

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. HappyMe Jul 2013 #10

If he thinks possession of a gun is an emblem of 'humanity', Aristus Jul 2013 #11

Busted. Now shut the fuck up. nt rrneck Jul 2013 #19

Sounds like somebody has a sad....... rdharma Jul 2013 #27

I could give you a harsh time but I won't. rrneck Jul 2013 #66

Yes, you should have been more clear ....... rdharma Jul 2013 #74

Fairfax County - they have to invent crime there..lot of black helicopter activity too HipChick Jul 2013 #24

That is the best news I've heard today. The helicopter was a nice touch. AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #25

Government-1, Molon Labe "team" - 0. bluedigger Jul 2013 #28

More like "Morans" flapping their "labia" . Don't these fuckers know the Spartans lost Thermopalye? Erose999 Jul 2013 #36

But they all looked really hawt in that movie BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #73

He let them take him into custody? He didn't fight back against their tyranny? arcane1 Jul 2013 #39

And the race to be the loudest to disavow him is on! Robb Jul 2013 #57

We know this young man. 7wo7rees Jul 2013 #65

"Gundamentalists" rdharma Jul 2013 #78

Why did you write "snicker." Baitball Blogger Jul 2013 #77

So he can join these MAIG members? krispos42 Jul 2013 #80

They're-ALMOST- all Felons. Half of them have gun charges. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #81

this doofus gets arrested every couple of weeks nt arely staircase Jul 2013 #88

is this different from the last arrest which resulted in canceling that gun rights march ? JI7 Jul 2013 #89

Kokesh's actions may be disruptive and counter-productive, and add little to no petronius Jul 2013 #90