so is political violence cool again
— Razor (@hale_razor) May 29, 2017
It's back in style again
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) May 29, 2017
Last week, when then-congressional candidate, Republican Greg Gianforte, allegedly physically assaulted reporter Ben Jacobs, Democrats — and Republicans — were outraged.
Today, a fight broke out when after Republican Texas State Rep. Matt Rinaldi called ICE on illegal immigrant protesters:
Near fistfight erupts after Irving GOP Rep. @MattRinaldiTX reportedly tells several Hispanic Ds he called ICE on #SB4 protesters. #txlege
— Bob Garrett (@RobertTGarrett) May 29, 2017
Story: Democrats say @MattRinaldiTX called ICE on #sanctuarycities protesters, sparking confrontation wDems
https://t.co/iOM8tXsfY4 #txlege— Sean Walsh (@sbcmw) May 29, 2017
You can see video of the incident here.
More from the Austin-American Statesman:
The incident occurred as protesters opposed to the new law banning so-called sanctuary cities were being ushered out of the House galleries after disrupting the proceedings on the floor by chanting, “Here to stay!”
Rep. Ramon Romero Jr., D-Fort Worth, said Rinaldi then told several lawmakers that he had called Immigration and Customs Enforcement to report the protesters, prompting the confrontation between Rinaldi and the Democrats.
…
During the heated exchange, Rinaldi said, the Democrats pushed and shoved him and threatened his life.
Democratic Rep. Philip Cortez of San Antonio, however, said he heard Rinaldi threaten to put a bullet in the head of another Democrat, Rep. Poncho Nevarez of Eagle Pass.
According to Rinaldi, the worst threats and actions targeted him — and they came from Democrats:
A statement regarding today. pic.twitter.com/M0BcBXa43P
— Matt Rinaldi (@MattRinaldiTX) May 29, 2017
So, if Rinaldi was indeed threatened and assaulted by Democratic colleagues, shouldn’t the media be all over this?
Democrat State Representative threatens Republican.
MSM: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz https://t.co/agpPhb6RyZ
— Crusty Gobblestein (@NathanWurtzel) May 29, 2017
Well, not quite “zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz”:
Texas Republican called ICE on immigration protesters — and threatened to “put a bullet” in colleague on House floor https://t.co/hGr9n9etLw
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 29, 2017
Leaving a few things out, maybe?
https://twitter.com/michi83/status/869282433656639491
Pathetic.
https://twitter.com/MetricButtload/status/869274079974440961
Yep, it is. Gianforte was raked over the coals for what he did to Ben Jacobs. Where’s the outrage from the Left over this?
https://twitter.com/ellencarmichael/status/869274690363195393
They’re pretty disgusting:
Well-deserved.
— Thanks this is Brian (@heythisisbrian) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/MBreidem/status/869270850461212672
https://twitter.com/Chet_G_NFL/status/869272262201004037
A statement regarding today: Small, small man abused his power because he couldn't defend his ideas.
— CM (@cmoore8ji) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/zippyhorsemom/status/869275577160785921
Yet another Republican snowflake
— Robert Weintraub (@robwein) May 29, 2017
Playing victim? Poor snowflake #fucku
— Veronica (@arachneale) May 29, 2017
You sound pretty triggered there, snowflake
— Joshua (@JoshuaDiemert) May 29, 2017
If what you say is true, Ramon Romero is a fucking hero.
— ?man in bloom? (@maninbloom) May 29, 2017
Hey man, just chiming in to say that even in your version of the story, you come off as a major wimp
— Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/Based_Aspie/status/869276386636304384
What you did was hateful and unnecessary. I'd want to kick your ass too.
— Veterans Justice Project (@VetJusPro) May 29, 2017
you had it coming
— in the air tonight drum fill on table 30sec early (@Lowenaffchen) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/Stansbury/status/869271285980958720
Only thing I regret is that this helps build your bullshit persecution complex.
— William N. (@Schism2131) May 29, 2017
You are so cool that you called ICE. You must be so proud you can name drop “I called ICE on illegals” in your 2018 campaign.
— Tristan Vick (@TristanVick) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/Paragryn/status/869271323326857220
Like school in the summertime… No class. Grow up, Rinaldi.
— Agent 45 (@agent45) May 29, 2017
Cowardly Nazis like Matt Rinaldi who call the SS on peaceful protesters will be among the first against the wall
— INTEROCITOR FURIOSA: Unrated and Out of Control! (@hitherehaidar) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/thelatedent/status/869271134818058242
https://twitter.com/youngmittromney/status/869276400313704448
https://twitter.com/ChaossCorp/status/869272734760656896
Playing the victim and threatening to shoot your colleague is an extremely good double-down my dude.
— Rafi Letzter (@RafiLetzter) May 29, 2017
It could be that you are a complete dick who simply fits too perfectly in Trumpworld.
— Dave Clark (@realdaveclark6) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/Dr_Asrat/status/869271802618327040
You should never have left in one piece. But I guess a bruised ego is just as good. #coward
— Sam The Whistleblower Gonzalez (@SamIsGonzo1978) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/samknight1/status/869275375905501190
Rinaldi’s claims should at the very least be investigated — but why are so many liberals so quick to dismiss them? It’s almost as if their outrage is a one-way street.
Bur remember, liberals are very concerned about political violence. https://t.co/nakHyHDUWl
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) May 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/JustEric/status/869274143254097922
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