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126. Mr. Pisone was not under any direct

Fri Jan 1, 2016, 10:28 AM

Jan 2016

attack. The protestors were opposing fracking.

But Pisone made it personal, and then he made it vulgar. One suspects there may not be any difference between the two in Pisone's case, if his comments are any indication.

There's not much good will likely to follow a conversation when one of the speakers says to the other, "I don’t give a fuck what you have to say."

MMC, made aware of their employee's remarks, terminated his employment. Their statement did not specifically address the point the protestors are making in their opposition to fracking. Their statement characterized the protest as "peaceful."

Pisone may have spoken as he did this time last year for all I know, but I couldn't help but wonder if he may have been at least somewhat emboldened by the Trump campaign, where ugly things are said and no real consequence is realized.

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Pennsylvania man hurls vile, racist insults at cameraman and protesters, promptly gets swift justice [View all] MrWendel Dec 2015 OP

And once again, cell phone video and social media prove far greater than the initial hype . . . Journeyman Dec 2015 #1

Yep! Another Trump voter that Bernie covets. AllTooEasy Dec 2015 #104

Why would you say Bernie would give anyone the finger. He is better than that.... riversedge Dec 2015 #105

Really shoehorned that in, didn't you? Ikonoklast Dec 2015 #118

His wait time at the Unemployment Office & soup lines will hopefully give this guy some time 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #2

Maybe to think of his fellow man.... daleanime Dec 2015 #15

I doubt if he'll get unemployment meow2u3 Dec 2015 #18

He may be screwed as far as unemployment for sure. My employers policy is to never contest brewens Dec 2015 #77

Don't bet on it OnlinePoker Dec 2015 #21

Trump's VP ?? SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #26

Maybe not VP ChazInAz Dec 2015 #100

I try to avoid the words "never" and "always" 99th_Monkey Dec 2015 #59

Don't worry- his wife, if he has one, will have plenty of blame to hang on him. NBachers Dec 2015 #116

What a creature he is. Glad he got fired, the racist obnoxious jerk. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2015 #3

I'm not. Volaris Dec 2015 #35

You make a good point SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #70

Why shouldn't a company fire somebody who does something stupid mythology Dec 2015 #71

I can see some of your points, but I sure would not want to work with him or even be near him RKP5637 Dec 2015 #79

Heck, I would fire someone just for being so stupid that he didn't realize an uploaded video tblue37 Dec 2015 #4

Agree!! Kber Dec 2015 #6

Those responsible for his world view no doubt Turbineguy Dec 2015 #5

Philadelphia in the east, Pittsburgh in the west... MrScorpio Dec 2015 #7

Except this county is just north of Pittsburgh, about 35 miles............ mrmpa Dec 2015 #23

Pittsburgh, AlbertCat Dec 2015 #98

The Pennsylvania "T". drm604 Dec 2015 #34

Unfortunately it's spreading tech3149 Dec 2015 #90

Those straight thinking working class people were the target of a right-wing propaganda campaign. drm604 Dec 2015 #92

I grew up in Western Pennsyltucky and was pretty proud of the people I grew up with tech3149 Jan 2016 #136

Whow. and stupid enough to look straight at the camera over and over. Sad but he will riversedge Dec 2015 #8

Probably true.... daleanime Dec 2015 #16

People like him are incorrigible. He will never get it. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2015 #78

Bye bye asshole hope you never find work again . You are not fit for a modern civil society Person 2713 Dec 2015 #9

Hey Pisone ever had a SECOND job? No? Well goodluck finding one! Rex Dec 2015 #10

I thought you could not get unemployment if you are fired for cause. Tipperary Dec 2015 #17

Generally Major Nikon Dec 2015 #29

You're most likely correct dorkzilla Dec 2015 #43

Most people can be fired for any reason not prohibited by law Major Nikon Dec 2015 #46

This sub thread is about unemployment INSURANCE NOT employment law happyslug Dec 2015 #72

This sub thread and any other is about whatever anyone wants to discuss Major Nikon Dec 2015 #87

You obviously do not practice Unemployment compensation law in Pennsylvania happyslug Dec 2015 #93

I'm not much for anonymously claimed expertise on the internet either Major Nikon Dec 2015 #94

Excellent response. Tipperary Dec 2015 #95

When he apllies he'll have to explain why . . . brush Dec 2015 #45

It might, but it shouldn't Major Nikon Dec 2015 #50

All good points. Even a hole racist like him have rights brush Dec 2015 #74

What a disgrace. Laurian Dec 2015 #11

Well, it's been a few hours. madamesilverspurs Dec 2015 #12

Ha! Like Joe the plumber -John the Unemployed Bigot. Rose Siding Dec 2015 #42

"John-the-Unemployed-Bigot"--Love it!! n/t zazen Jan 2016 #125

That was my first thought! Plucketeer Dec 2015 #60

Good! I'm glad there were consequences for this! BuelahWitch Dec 2015 #13

Another moron and asshole created by RW Jeebus America. nt valerief Dec 2015 #14

Oh Yes!! malaise Dec 2015 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author juxtaposed Dec 2015 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Major Nikon Dec 2015 #24

thanks, didn't know but if anyone wants it it's out there on fb. juxtaposed Dec 2015 #25

... Major Nikon Dec 2015 #22

No doubt Donald Trump will hire him as his Pennsylvania as his local campaign manager. George II Dec 2015 #27

With any luck JackInGreen Dec 2015 #28

Wow. So this is what we see when the filters ... Whiskeytide Dec 2015 #30

Now watch the dude suck up tax dollars. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2015 #31

Hopefully he didn't have kids Catherine Vincent Dec 2015 #32

He said he'd only seen 10 people of color in his life Generic Other Dec 2015 #33

He was very cool. Admirable. nt TeamPooka Dec 2015 #109

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #36

I've posted before about how I hate it when people's livelihoods are taken.... Inkfreak Dec 2015 #37

Actions should have consequences though dorkzilla Dec 2015 #44

A bit simplistic. But as stated, no problems with this one. Inkfreak Dec 2015 #66

Oversimplified for sure dorkzilla Dec 2015 #73

I get your point. This crossed the line I think! Nt Logical Dec 2015 #82

Good cindyperry Dec 2015 #38

bet his parents are proud of him rurallib Dec 2015 #39

Get a job...hippies. How orginal... SammyWinstonJack Dec 2015 #40

I thought the same thing SCantiGOP Dec 2015 #62

The dog whistle is simply now a foghorn. They dont even try and hide who they are litlbilly Dec 2015 #41

Actions have consequences...and that swings both ways. Moostache Dec 2015 #47

your post is very thoughtful and insightful. however, I will point out that one can well understand niyad Dec 2015 #55

Fair enough and certainly valid... Moostache Dec 2015 #64

Wait a minute, so you think the company made a mistake firing him.????? Logical Dec 2015 #84

Oh, I see ... Moostache Dec 2015 #114

Yeah, yeah yeah. Whatever. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2015 #91

yep, pretty much Locrian Dec 2015 #102

Clearly from the Alabama part of Pennsylvania. nt Lucky Luciano Dec 2015 #48

The Quakers 1939 Jan 2016 #130

K&R ... Words and actions have consequences. JohnnyRingo Dec 2015 #49

very interesting addition to the information here, including who the protestors were: niyad Dec 2015 #51

may this scum receive everything he deserves. niyad Dec 2015 #52

As Herr Trumf would say shadowmayor Dec 2015 #53

you mean, der drumpfenfuhrer? niyad Dec 2015 #67

Si shadowmayor Dec 2015 #86

McCain had Joe the Plumber. Now Chump has John the Woodchucker Scootaloo Dec 2015 #54

From the comments section... TeeYiYi Dec 2015 #56

absolutely wonderful. KO used to take great delight in pointing out that the free speech thingy niyad Dec 2015 #69

His past history with the n word Liberal_in_LA Dec 2015 #57

Dude... TeeYiYi Dec 2015 #63

Sounds like he's using racism to compensate for some massive insecurities. The gun too! arcane1 Dec 2015 #80

Yep shadowmayor Dec 2015 #65

He writes like James Joyce set on stupid. lob1 Dec 2015 #68

"James Joyce set on stupid." johnp3907 Dec 2015 #75

.... SMC22307 Dec 2015 #83

+100 !! (NT) reACTIONary Dec 2015 #124

Is he trying to show off his noodly arms or his pink Dollar Tree body wash? LeftyMom Dec 2015 #85

Good questions. Why show off the gun in the bathroom? Liberal_in_LA Dec 2015 #89

He's either SwankyXomb Jan 2016 #131

What's the over/under on when he gets a gig with Fox News..... rdmtimp Dec 2015 #58

Yeah. I wonder who he is voting for.... Enthusiast Dec 2015 #61

Piss on John Pisone! Sorry, someone had to say it... nomorenomore08 Dec 2015 #76

I have to point out that his views on fracking agree with those of the Republicons, HRC, and rhett o rick Dec 2015 #81

Another gun nut with metallic courage strapped to his thigh. Oneironaut Dec 2015 #88

This whole 'get the person who pissed you off fired' thing really needs to stop. Marr Dec 2015 #96

Why do you think they fired the racist? Cali_Democrat Dec 2015 #97

More likely because they were afraid of losing business, and being buried on Yelp. Marr Dec 2015 #103

Or (I know this may sound weird), the company gives 2 shits about their employees. Glassunion Dec 2015 #108

this idiot made a choice to make a racist rant in public noiretextatique Dec 2015 #112

Wow, are you missing the whole point! This racist idiot deserves to be fired. I am sure the..... Logical Dec 2015 #120

I would guess he'll get another job...... WcoastO Dec 2015 #99

Yep, for sure. nt Fla Dem Jan 2016 #128

I think it's possible cilla4progress Dec 2015 #101

Interesting ryan_cats Dec 2015 #106

Doing what at a Trump rally? Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2015 #117

I ryan_cats Dec 2015 #122

Huh? matt819 Jan 2016 #133

Reading ryan_cats Jan 2016 #134

He'll have a cushy job as an Infowars correspondent. Initech Dec 2015 #107

Are we sure his name isn't Cleetus ? ValasHune Dec 2015 #110

Hard to say who he truly supports, although we can make some good guesses. lark Dec 2015 #111

This would be a better story if Dr. Xavier Dec 2015 #113

Rollin' Coal ain't gonna be easy when your trying to do it on your bicycle. Hoppy Dec 2015 #115

why lookee here it's skeeter saturnsring Dec 2015 #119

I know of a job opening! SA Zoo Primate Area, as part of the act. Eleanors38 Dec 2015 #121

While I enjoy watching a racist asshole get taken down a peg LiberalLovinLug Dec 2015 #123

Mr. Pisone was not under any direct saltpoint Jan 2016 #126

Props for the employer. Hoyt Jan 2016 #127

Too bad Mr Pisone is not rich JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2016 #129

The truly absurd part of this matt819 Jan 2016 #132

I would like to point out that nobody ASKED the company to fire this hate-filled, ugly- niyad Jan 2016 #135