Defending Bowman in fire alarm incident

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lord. It is astounding at how many of you unquestioning believe the excuse Bowman gives that absolutely strains credulity. Lemmings.

What actually strains credibility is the GOP loon belief that this was intended to stop the vote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love all the Repugs who are calling for his head, yet have no problem with the leader of their party inciting an insurrection on the Capitol.

They’re not honest people, the Republicans. They’re not going to examine this aspect of themselves as they really struggle with doing the right thing (as you point out with Trump the traitor).

Here Repos, it’s not difficult: I think this guy should be held responsible and probably kicked out of Congress. Ta da! That’s not even difficult! You know why? Because I believe in the rule of law! This was a dumb, impulsive and criminal thing to do!

Kicked out of Congress?! For what??

This was dumb. I think his embarrassment is punishment enough. His constituents can decide next year if they think it's dumb enough to vote him out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But I was told nobody would be making excuses for bowman

Yes, when the only version of the story we knew was the falsified Republican version, it sounded indefensible. Once we understood the facts, we realized it was simply another case of Republicans lying and generating faux outrage.

Tell us what is false . Would you be saying this if a Republican had done the same thing?

We're not even saying ol Handjob Boobert has to get kicked out, and what she did was a whole lot more embarrassing than this. He didn't commit a crime - he made a dumb mistake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You really think a former school principal with a PhD believes it’s okay to use an emergency exit for a non emergency and pulls the fire alarm as well?

Some of the most easily confused people I know have PhDs. Their thoughts are simply elsewhere. But, what do you believe is the true explanation?

Either that he’s lying or he’s very dumb

Lying about what? What possible motive could there be for intentionally pulling a fire alarm in the Canon Building?

Have you really never made a boneheaded mistake while your mind was on something else?

[Anonymous]

Where is the video? Why has the gop only leaked one still image?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is the video? Why has the gop only leaked one still image?

The Capitol Police released that image. Now, let's hope they release the video footage.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But I was told nobody would be making excuses for bowman

Yes, when the only version of the story we knew was the falsified Republican version, it sounded indefensible. Once we understood the facts, we realized it was simply another case of Republicans lying and generating faux outrage.

Tell us what is false . Would you be saying this if a Republican had done the same thing?

I already told you in a previous post. But, to reiterate, Republicans claimed that it was an attempt to stop the vote and caused the evacuation of the Capitol. The event didn't even take place in the Capitol and did not disrupt the vote. Moreover, Bowman didn't want to disrupt the vote, he voted in favor of the bill.

We have now learned that the door in question is normally open, but closed on weekends. Bowman was attempting to go vote and the sign on the door said to push and wait for the alarm. Bowman claims he thought this meant to pull the alarm that was right next to the door. This is completely different than an attempt to disrupt an official proceeding of Congress.

Your last paragraph describes someone who is totally ignorant as to how things work. A former principal should know better.
You are basically saying Bowman is an idiot.

Fact: door was in the Cannon Building and not the Capitol.

Fact: alarm did not interrupt the vote.

Fact: door is normally open and used by Members of Congress.

Fact: door had a sign that said to push and wait for the alarm.

Fact: alarm was right next to the door.

None of this is disputable. So, knowing all of this, why do you think Bowman pulled the alarm?

Frankly, if he is stupid enough to think a fire alarm would open a door (especially having been a school principal that requires multiple fire alarm drills each year), then he is stupid enough to think his actions would delay a vote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But I was told nobody would be making excuses for bowman

Yes, when the only version of the story we knew was the falsified Republican version, it sounded indefensible. Once we understood the facts, we realized it was simply another case of Republicans lying and generating faux outrage.

Tell us what is false . Would you be saying this if a Republican had done the same thing?

I already told you in a previous post. But, to reiterate, Republicans claimed that it was an attempt to stop the vote and caused the evacuation of the Capitol. The event didn't even take place in the Capitol and did not disrupt the vote. Moreover, Bowman didn't want to disrupt the vote, he voted in favor of the bill.

We have now learned that the door in question is normally open, but closed on weekends. Bowman was attempting to go vote and the sign on the door said to push and wait for the alarm. Bowman claims he thought this meant to pull the alarm that was right next to the door. This is completely different than an attempt to disrupt an official proceeding of Congress.

Your last paragraph describes someone who is totally ignorant as to how things work. A former principal should know better.
You are basically saying Bowman is an idiot.

Fact: door was in the Cannon Building and not the Capitol.

Fact: alarm did not interrupt the vote.

Fact: door is normally open and used by Members of Congress.

Fact: door had a sign that said to push and wait for the alarm.

Fact: alarm was right next to the door.

None of this is disputable. So, knowing all of this, why do you think Bowman pulled the alarm?

Frankly, if he is stupid enough to think a fire alarm would open a door (especially having been a school principal that requires multiple fire alarm drills each year), then he is stupid enough to think his actions would delay a vote.

Weak sauce. So weak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lord. It is astounding at how many of you unquestioning believe the excuse Bowman gives that absolutely strains credulity. Lemmings.

What actually strains credibility is the GOP loon belief that this was intended to stop the vote.

Doesn't matter what we thought. Matters that the interference occured by a house rep.

[Anonymous]

A minor incident.

Considering what other representatives in Congress have done, or are doing (underage girls GAETZ, enabling sexual abuse JORDAN, lying their head off SANTOS, accepting gold bar bribes MENENDEZ), this should quickly be forgiven.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
A minor incident.

Considering what other representatives in Congress have done, or are doing (underage girls GAETZ, enabling sexual abuse JORDAN, lying their head off SANTOS, accepting gold bar bribes MENENDEZ), this should quickly be forgiven.

+1. I’m on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum from this guy but give it a rest. This doesn’t even warrant a a blurb anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You really think a former school principal with a PhD believes it’s okay to use an emergency exit for a non emergency and pulls the fire alarm as well?

Some of the most easily confused people I know have PhDs. Their thoughts are simply elsewhere. But, what do you believe is the true explanation?

Either that he’s lying or he’s very dumb

Lying about what? What possible motive could there be for intentionally pulling a fire alarm in the Canon Building?

Have you really never made a boneheaded mistake while your mind was on something else?

not that involved using emergency exists in a non emergency nor pulling a fire alarm

[Anonymous]

This is a complete nothingburger.

[Anonymous]

I am a PP. I will reiterate...if the right is upset about this, they why aren't they holding their own accountable for far, far worse?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You really think a former school principal with a PhD believes it’s okay to use an emergency exit for a non emergency and pulls the fire alarm as well?

Some of the most easily confused people I know have PhDs. Their thoughts are simply elsewhere. But, what do you believe is the true explanation?

Either that he’s lying or he’s very dumb

Lying about what? What possible motive could there be for intentionally pulling a fire alarm in the Canon Building?

Have you really never made a boneheaded mistake while your mind was on something else?

not that involved using emergency exists in a non emergency nor pulling a fire alarm

Well, bully for you. Guess you can vote for the other guy next time if this seems like such a big deal to you.