Boy, That Escalated Quickly Don't Jaywalk in Seattle

Via the NY Daily News comes video of a Seattle cop attempting to arrest a 17 year old for jaywalking...



Again, this was for jaywalking.

Things began when an unnamed police officer spotted a teen jaywalking across Martin Lurther King Jr. Way South around 3:10 p.m.

**snip**

"The officer instructed the females to step over to his vehicle," officials said. "They were verbally antagonistic."

When one of the women, a 19-year-old, began to walk away, the officer approached her and escorted her back.

"The female subject began to tense up her arm and pull away from the officer while yelling at him," police said.

Then as the Officer is struggling with the teen, a second lady attempts to intervene/interfere...

As the officer and the 17-year-old struggled with one another, the woman can be seen pushing the officer, who then responds by punching her in the face.

The crowd reacted with shock, and a voice is heard saying, "Are you serious?!"

Yeah, it did.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. Another reason to always have a Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black) camera.

#rsrh Renee Ellmers (R-Cand) #NC02 47 seconds of #pwn

Via Allahpundit, and if you need back story on this then follow the links in AP's post or check out this and this.

G'night

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. Should you ever be in the circumstances where you wish you had a camera you will kick yourself for not having had clicked below.

Long as I can see the lightEvening Open Thread

CCR always sets me right.

Aaron B. Gardner

#flotilla I agree with Bill Maher on IsraelHoly s#^% my head just exploded.

H/t Dana Loesch




If this isn't a sign of Obama's failure, and the coming apocalypse, I just don't know what is.

Aaron B. Gardner

#rsrh Gore Cheating on Tipper with Larry David's Wife?Drudge: Yes Ace: Not so sure

H/t Ace

Ace explains why he is buying the the story of Gore's infidelity.

Now, I'ma gonna go ahead and call BS on this, because, if there's one thing I've noticed about gay dudes (Hillbuzz, I'm looking at you), it's that they are too frequently claiming to "know" sexual stuff that I simply don't believe they know.

They "know" this guy is gay (friend of a friend got chatted up by him, swearsies!) etc. They seem to gossip a lot and claim to be closer to the source of the information. (Like, not that there's just a "rumor" going around, but that they know someone who can actually vouch, first-hand, for the information).

Annoying. Sorry, I think most gays know exactly as much about John Travolta's sex life as I do. Which is to say, none. I know none about it, as Nigel Tuflnel might say.

Heh.

Make sure to read the whole thing.

Exit question: Why is he cheating on Gaia by mingling with mere mortals?



Aaron B. Gardner

Content, must provide content...The "I am still working" Open Thread

Ok, short blast of things you can read and a music video for you to watch.

Polling

Neil Stevens over at Unlikely Voter has two new articles up on Maine and Washington. While you are there you can check out the Swingometer.

People should listen when Moe Lane proclaims DOOM.

Gaffes and a check on Etheridge

Robert Costa brings news of a new Mark Kirk gaffe, but honestly ... it would seem any soldier whether active, reserve or guard, would potentially be hamstrung when running for office. I understand the need for soldiers to separate their participation in activism, but running for office should probably be excepted in some way.

Moe also offers up the most succinct wrap up of the Etheridge affair that I have yet seen.

Misc and a Video

Check out Bill Whittle's "Return To GITMO" [sub may be required] for a good story and message about our troops there.

Off the Page with Cain and Geraghty discussing Tea Parties and our Western candidates.

And now your video [Warning, while safe for work this may cause permanent damage to your soul]...



Hit the tip jar or there will be no warning next time. ;)

Aaron B. Gardner

From the "Exactly What You'd Expect" FilesDeMint Leads Greene

Via Rasmussen

DeMint, who is seeking a second six-year term, earns support from 58% of Likely Voters in South Carolina, while Democratic nominee Alvin Greene picks up 21% of the vote. Nine percent (9%) like some other candidate, and 13% are undecided.

No time for witty breakdown, work calls.

Aaron B. Gardner

Slow Day.

I won't be writing today unless something changes drastically and quickly.

Til next time.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. This is what happens when blogging is a hobby rather than a paid gig.

P.P.S. That reminds me, any golfers in the house?

Sooner or later God'll cut you downOvernight Open Thread

Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news
My head's been wet with the midnight dew
I've been down on bended knee, talkin' to the man from Galilee
He spoke to me in the voice so sweet
I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet
He called my name and my heart stood still
When he said, "John go do My will!"

You tell em' Johnny.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. It would be awesome if some industrious GOP'er was able to get the rights to that and create a slew of campaign commercials from it. Alas, I don't know any and the RNC and I aren't really sharing emails.