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Former deputy admits to Obama signs

Posted: Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 - 09:07:36 am PDT
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By CONOR CHRISTOFFERSON
and KEITH KINNAIRD
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SANDPOINT -- A Bonner County man has come forward to claim responsibility for posting images depicting President Barack Obama in Nazi regalia on the doors of three local schools.

Matt Hathaway, 33, said he posted the images at Washington Elementary, Farmin Stidwell and Sandpoint High School on the morning of Sept. 8 to protest the president's nationwide address to students.

"I believe that if Mr. Obama can contact our kids any time he chooses, I should have the right to go ahead and place what I feel on the school grounds," Hathaway said in remarks aired on KPND radio.

The posters, which where approximately 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size, likened Obama to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, according to Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Dick Cvitanich.

"They had a picture of him in a Nazi uniform," Cvitanich said. "They had a profile shot of President Obama, Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... they had him holding up a Nazi flag. It said 'Sieg heil, herr Obama'. Then there was another thing written that said 'Obama's brown shirts are coming.'"

Cvitanich said police were notified about the incident and the posters were taken down before any students arrived at school. The Sandpoint Police Department investigated the report but was unable to find a culprit until Hathaway came to the station last week to claim responsibility.

"We were pretty much at a dead end on where we were with it, and that due to the fact that very few people knew what was going on, again, its seems pretty interesting that all of the sudden I've got somebody who shows up on a doorstep saying, 'Hey, I did this and I'm sorry,'" Chief Mark Lockwood said.

A former Bonner County sheriff's deputy, Hathaway resigned in 2006 after accusing the department of misconduct.

Although Hathaway claims he had the right to put up the posters, Lockwood said the legality of posting images on school property has been decided by the nation's highest court.

"That's been vetted at the Supreme Court level and that's not correct," Lockwood said.

Despite his confession, the school district has elected not to pursue criminal charges against Hathaway, according to Lockwood. Given the evidence, Lockwood said Hathaway could have been charged with trespassing.

Cvitanich would not comment on the legal aspect of the incident, but said the district's actions are in line with its policy toward unauthorized postings.

"We're a school district, we're not the police department," he said. "We're governed by board policies and, as such, our policies don't imply that someone is going to run afoul of the law. My guess is that we'll see other postings on our doors that have nothing to do with politics -- people might be advertising something else -- we want to be mindful that it needs to be treated the same way."

In Friday's broadcast, Hathaway said he was told that if he apologized to the school board, they would not pursue criminal charges. Hathaway said he would not take the deal and is willing to take the case to trial.

The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force released a statement Monday condemning Hathaway's actions and asking the school district to pursue criminal charges.

"The Task Force is shocked and sickened that a former member of the sheriff's department would consider carrying out a heinous act of hatred, racism, and disrespect toward our highest elected official, particularly in school buildings," the statement reads. "We are saddened that Mr. Hathaway felt the need to post the distorted and misrepresentative image."


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Humanist wrote on Oct 3, 2009 3:54 PM:

" Joseph: I'm sorry that everybody who's complaining about Obama, when answered with accusations of a lack of patriotism, can't handle the same thing they have been giving to the complainers the prior 8 years. The hypocrisy of it all is rather amazing. "

crimson nape wrote on Oct 3, 2009 3:34 PM:

" All this talk of Hitler being a racist is interesting. But how about this for food for thought. It's not like he took all his troops to Africa to kill another race. Hitler, in fact, killed millions of his own race: caucasions. Jews, Poles, and the other people he had murdered were almost alway the same race as his own... Jews are caucasions who are not Christian. You know kinda like Jesus: he was a Jew not a Christian. Christianity started after Jesus died. It was the death of a Jew that gave rise to Christianity.... "

hamsterstwinkleinheaven wrote on Oct 3, 2009 3:23 PM:

" I'd love to see what would happen to teabagger fired cop Hathaway if he plastered up his racist hate lit in the projects of Chicago. Gosh, think there'd be enough left of him to even hold a memorial service over? Takes no cajones to nail racist hate lit up in North Idaho but a real tough guy would try it in the inner city. Hathaway is not a real tough guy. He's a weak racist hatebagger.

Seriously, hatebagger, I'll buy you the bus ticket to Chicago. Probably just a one way though. "

joseph wrote on Oct 3, 2009 2:50 PM:

" humanist, I'm an American! Obama is not loyal to this country! He gave 25 minutes to the man in charge of our troops in Afganistan, and that after a 3 mo. wait. Do you have a son or daughter in Afganistan? How would you like Obama's priorities if you did? Honestly, humanist, I don't think you have a clue about patriotism. You need to stop slamming everybody else. Obama is probably incapable of doing anything to protect this country. He hasn't been out of his ivory tower long enough to understand. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 3, 2009 2:44 PM:

" Quote Niles: "It looks like Obama actually insulted the IOC".......Don't let the Olympic door hit your backside on the way out of Denmark Mr. Special Pres.

As if that line of a response wasn't predictable from the rightwingers. First, you hope that he fails, then when he does you blame it on him. You've all just proven that you're all just looking for reasons to slam him at every turn. How American of you. "

Niles wrote on Oct 3, 2009 2:39 PM:

" It looks like Obama actually insulted the IOC. The premise of his argument was that America has been bad for several years (Obama just hates America) and IF the IOC gave Chi town the Olympics it would help the nation heal. Obama did there what he is trying in the nations classrooms. He politicized the Olympics trying to make it about himself and the Democrats saving America. He tried to enlist the Olympics as a personal and partisan political tool and he assumed they were too dumb to not see through his scheme. Oddly, the IOC thinks the Olympics is about sports and not whether Obama thinks he can walk upon the waters. They told him to $hove it. Chi town was the 1st city rejected, SLAM, gone, buh bye. Don't let the Olympic door hit your backside on the way out of Denmark Mr. Special Pres. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 3, 2009 1:56 PM:

" Regarding the Olympic bid loss, Roland Martin said it well in a commentary today.

" I don't care if Republicans want to rip President Obama over going to Copenhagen, Denmark, to pitch for the games. This isn't about politics. It's not about ideology. This is about America. OUR pride. Our chance to shine. Our loss of the games.

So, to all the critics happy about us losing the 2016 games, turn in your flag lapel pins and stop boasting of being so patriotic. When an American city loses, like New York did in the the last go-round, we all lose. And all you critics are on the same level as the America haters all across the world.

You should be shouted down for not backing your own country. The next time any of you bang out a press release about "Buy American" or "Support our troops," remember this moment when your cynical, callous and small-minded brains happily rejoiced when America lost the 2016 Olympic Games." "

Niles wrote on Oct 3, 2009 8:21 AM:

" The error Clinton made that impacted Bushes administration the most was in hamstringing this countries intelligence agencies. Because of what Clinton did those agencies were not allowed to share information. They did not connect the dots that led up to 9/11. Bush could not act upon what was not known and thanks to Clinton that information was not understood in time. Bush fixed all of that and America has not been attacked since.

Obama, on the other hand, made many promises of his own volition. Based on those promises he was elected. Once in office Obama quickly put his plan in place to mend the economy. Obama even claims that his fiscal policies are working. So we do not blame Obama for anything Bush did or did not do. We are holding Obama accountable for Obama's own promises. If Obama could not accomplish the things he promised he should have couched his lofty words or kept his mouth shut. Obama got the tools he requested to fix the economy and it is Obama who is failing to succeed with them. "

hamsterstwinkleinheaven wrote on Oct 3, 2009 8:07 AM:

" Teabaggers blamed Clinton for the mistakes of Bush well into Bush's second term. Teabaggers now blame Obama for mistakes Bush made. Must be a rollercoaster ride of the so-called intellect to be a teabagger. "

Anyone wrote on Oct 2, 2009 10:37 PM:

" Peter,

We don't need the UN, and we should get out! They are nothing but a bunch of leeches.

Let me guess, Iran is going to allow us to inspect...but they choose where, when, and what! Yeah, the UN is just GREAT!

The UN needs us, we don't need them! "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 2, 2009 10:33 PM:

" Peter wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:09 PM:
" Apologize? Given the monumental 8yrs of foreign policy failure called Bush? You mean admitting to what a foreign policy mistake the run up to Iraq was? Not paying our dues to the UN and still expecting support? For being whiners to our allies when they disagree with our actions? It takes far greater strength to admit your wrong at times than to stubbornly cry NO!. Time and again through our history engagement has netted far greater results in policy than isolation and going it alone. Nixon and China, Carter and detente w/USSR, Reagan and Gorbechev in Reykjavik, Clinton and Bosnia, and so on. Case in point in Geneva today, Iran said that it would comply with the UN in getting inspectors to check out their nuclear facility in Qum. Whether or they will comply is yet to be seen, but it is certainly something that W never could've been able to pull off. 10 months into office. Lets see what this guy does by the mid-terms. If you still disagree then vote in your midterm candidate and then maybe by 2012 you can vote for a candidate to your liking other than Obama. "
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No argument from me about Bush or the boondoggle war in Iraq. And if you believe Obama "pulled off" anything with Iran, then I have a map for you showing all of Iraq's WMDs. "

Peter wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:09 PM:

" Apologize? Given the monumental 8yrs of foreign policy failure called Bush? You mean admitting to what a foreign policy mistake the run up to Iraq was? Not paying our dues to the UN and still expecting support? For being whiners to our allies when they disagree with our actions? It takes far greater strength to admit your wrong at times than to stubbornly cry NO!. Time and again through our history engagement has netted far greater results in policy than isolation and going it alone. Nixon and China, Carter and detente w/USSR, Reagan and Gorbechev in Reykjavik, Clinton and Bosnia, and so on. Case in point in Geneva today, Iran said that it would comply with the UN in getting inspectors to check out their nuclear facility in Qum. Whether or they will comply is yet to be seen, but it is certainly something that W never could've been able to pull off. 10 months into office. Lets see what this guy does by the mid-terms. If you still disagree then vote in your midterm candidate and then maybe by 2012 you can vote for a candidate to your liking other than Obama. "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:46 PM:

" How bout a beer? "

Anyone wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:24 PM:

" Rogue,

Let me follow the president's lead...

I apologize. I've obviously done something wrong in the past, and beating you to the punch is a manifestation of my most heinous, arrogant self.

But I promise to make it better.

Forgiven? "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:20 PM:

" Anyone...you beat me to the punch, my friend. "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:17 PM:

" Peter wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:09 PM:
" "...glad Obama failed on the Olympics...but only so he can now focus on the nation for the next three years instead of simply Chicago.

That is such a perplexing comment. Had it been a conservative pres trying to land the Olympics in the US and the liberals were the ones wishing against the nomination I wonder how they would've been seen? For a group of people who continually touts how they are some how soooooo much more Amrican than others, it is just ironic that same people would be gleeful over losing out on the Olympics. As if somehow living in Chicago makes those people less of an American. "
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Perhaps if Obama hadn't traipsed around the world bad-mouthing America and apologizing for everything America has done, he would have been better received. As the great Reverend Jeremiah Wright once said, (paraphrasing) "Omama's chickens are coming home to roost." "

Anyone wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:16 PM:

" Peter,

It doesn't matter what party the president is....

We have HUGE problems here at home that are much more important...and they need to be addressed NOW!

Do we really have time for our president to worry about this PERSONALLY? He could have just sent his wife & Oprah. Instead, his ego got the better of him. Just listen to his plea to the Olympic Committee. It was all about himself.

And then he gets slapped in the face upon his return as he finds out that the unemployment rate increased!

But let me ask you this...is it a shock we didn't get the Olympics? After all, Obama has been telling the world how crappy we are as Americans and apologizing for us. Why would the committee give such a lousy country the Olympics? "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:13 PM:

" Humanist wrote on Oct 2, 2009 7:53 PM:
" MM: You live in the USA, Obama is the leader of the USA, therefore he is your leader. If you don't like it, than kindly find somewhere else that better suits your fancy. You bet I'm being judgmental. When a citizen of this country actually hopes and is gleeful that our President fails at something that can only be good for us, then, yes, that's absolutely pitiful.

You're jumping to some huge conclusions about the effect the Olympics might have had on the poor in Chicago. Sorry, that argument is not going to work here. You don't think it would brought jobs to Chicago for many years?"
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I worked the Olympics as part of a task force in Atlanta. I was second in command of the undercover terrorism unit. The only thing the poor realize in a city sponsoring the Olympics is that they are moved out of the way so the world doesn't see them.

The money that would have come in to Chicago would not have benefited the U.S. or the poor people of Chicago. It would be used to bail Chicago out of debt and pay off Obama's campaign debts to his cronies. "

Peter wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:09 PM:

" "...glad Obama failed on the Olympics...but only so he can now focus on the nation for the next three years instead of simply Chicago.

That is such a perplexing comment. Had it been a conservative pres trying to land the Olympics in the US and the liberals were the ones wishing against the nomination I wonder how they would've been seen? For a group of people who continually touts how they are some how soooooo much more Amrican than others, it is just ironic that same people would be gleeful over losing out on the Olympics. As if somehow living in Chicago makes those people less of an American. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 2, 2009 7:53 PM:

" MM: You live in the USA, Obama is the leader of the USA, therefore he is your leader. If you don't like it, than kindly find somewhere else that better suits your fancy. You bet I'm being judgmental. When a citizen of this country actually hopes and is gleeful that our President fails at something that can only be good for us, then, yes, that's absolutely pitiful.

You're jumping to some huge conclusions about the effect the Olympics might have had on the poor in Chicago. Sorry, that argument is not going to work here. You don't think it would brought jobs to Chicago for many years? "

joseph wrote on Oct 2, 2009 7:40 PM:

" Hey carlos! Maybe fun gal 1 has a point. Are you posting from the welfare dept computer? "

MM wrote on Oct 2, 2009 7:29 PM:

" By the way, humanist, it would have cost poor people in Chicago plenty, maybe even their housing. You're a "humanist"? "

MM wrote on Oct 2, 2009 7:27 PM:

" Humanist, are You talking to Me? You sound like all the judgmental fundamentalists you love to argue with. Just remember, please, Obama IS NOT MY LEADER!!!!!

One thing I've learned very well in my life is to identify sociopathic behavior. They are all charming - when they want to be. I don't follow sociopaths, they are not leader material. "

Anyone wrote on Oct 2, 2009 6:53 PM:

" Humanist,

I'm glad Obama failed on the Olympics...but only so he can now focus on the nation for the next three years instead of simply Chicago! "

Humanist wrote on Oct 2, 2009 6:39 PM:

" Quote MM: "So very glad Obama got turned down!!!!!!!! Sorry for our country, but it's time that sociopath realized that his charm won't get him everything he wants."

Wow, way to stand behind your leader and support him. Yeah, having the Olympics in our country would not have brought in a lot of dollars or helped with our worldwide recognition or anything. Geez, hoping that our president fails. That's pitiful. "

MM wrote on Oct 2, 2009 5:40 PM:

" So very glad Obama got turned down!!!!!!!! Sorry for our country, but it's time that sociopath realized that his charm won't get him everything he wants. "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 2, 2009 2:00 PM:

" Wow, what a compelling and thought provoking statement from Jeepers. How long did you laugh because you said "tea baggers?" Soooooo funny...ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. You belong on Air America. "

jeepers wrote on Oct 2, 2009 10:09 AM:

" Hmmm....looks like another typical conservative tea bagger has outed himself. "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:41 AM:

" Obama got turned down for the Olympics and I think its racist! The White House is already blaming Fox News. Is it strange to anyone that this Administration is actually blaming a news network for their failures? Who wants to take bets on how long it will be before Mark Lloyd the FCC Czar goes after Beck and Fox News to shut them down? I know they are already planning it but I'm sure the plan will be kicked up into high gear. "

carlos wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:22 AM:

" fun gal 1, thanks for your concern about my actions on the job. Have you ever heard of shift work or days off other than Saturday and Sunday? Some of us keep things going while the rest of you play! Besides that, some of us have a little advantage in this country, huh? Politics stinks, but occasionally it swings my way. I don't have to worry about being employed. "

Moderator 99 wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:20 AM:

" Mr. Gun. I would like to take a second to commend you. I think everybody got your point without using things that would get the post removed. Kudos form the Mod team.

Moderator 99 "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:17 AM:

" The Robert Owen? The partial father of Socialism calling me a sex offender, wow. I'm......touched? "

Robert_Owen wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:09 AM:

" First, let us define racism. Paraphrasing from the OED, it is the belief that members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, and/or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race(s). I assume we can all agree that Adolf Hitler represents the epitome of a racist. Mr. Hathaway's equivocatingly posted affiche depicting President Obama adorned in period Kampfzeit attire is rather bizzaro in and of itself,but image is fleeting. However, it HAS evoked the response that Mr. Hathaway perchance intended. Disrespectful, yes. Hatred, only Mr Hathaway knows for sure his own personal anathema in the form of President Obama. That being said (or typed), the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force is unfounded in stating that the act was "racist". In no way did Mr. Hathaway channel the message that President Obama is inferior because of his race. He simply made an outlandish comparison between two of the biggest jackasses in history. Perhaps if they had stated that Mr. Hathaway depicted President Obama "as a racist", this argument would not be as baseless. Happy arguing everyone!
P.S. Nicontinegun is a registered sex offender. "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:04 AM:

" Hass would say it was racism if the picture was of Obama in a clown suit. Hass would say it was racist if it was a picture of Obama in scuba suit. Hass doesn't understand history so his knee jerk reactiong is "RACISM!!!" Hass doesn't know about National Socialism and how it wasn't just about hating Jews. You would have to read books to know that and we know Hass.....well never mind.
Hass no one is disputing Hitler was racist, but that wasn't his only driving force, genius. Many, many Germans blamed the Jews for the situation in post WWI Germany. They were angry over the Treaty of Versailles (spelled it wrong). Hitler capitilized on the situation and used the people's anger and their prejudices to gain control. It wasn't just about Jews.
Hass please explain how Obama dressed like Hitler is racist. Please, try to explain it. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 1, 2009 8:41 PM:

" Hass: I had another thought on how to explain this. How about this.... I could call you a racist, but that doesn't make me a racist, does it? So, what the person who created the posters did was not a racist act. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 1, 2009 6:38 PM:

" Hass: The poster could be insinuating that Obama is a racist (but the metaphor is more likely Obama as a fascist). But the act of depicting Obama as Hitler is not necessarily racist in itself. I am not doubting that Hitler was racist (no duh). "

Hass wrote on Oct 1, 2009 4:57 PM:

" Sorry Humanist your post makes no sense. You can't call someone a Nazi or Hitler without saying they are a racist, makes no sense. Hitler was a racist, no ifs, ands, buts about it and if you don't believe that to be true..well I have no further comment. "

fun gal 1 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 4:39 PM:

" I do read the arguments, Carlos. Peoblem is they are the SAME OLD, TIRED arguments. Not worth commenting on.

If you're posting while at work, I'd be careful. I hear the job market is tough out there right now. "

carlos wrote on Oct 1, 2009 4:23 PM:

" To fun gal 1, don't you have anything better to do than READ the arguments? Don't bother scolding them if you are going to take the time to read the posts. "

Niles wrote on Oct 1, 2009 4:03 PM:

" I think for some posting here IS their work. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 1, 2009 4:00 PM:

" fun gal 1: Don't you realize that most of the people posting here are at work when they post? ;) It's funny to see the posts pick up around 8:00 am and taper off around 5:00 pm. "

Krisiun1 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:58 PM:

" Humanist. Thank you for making perfect sense. I hope but doubt it gets through. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:55 PM:

" Hass: Obviously the nazis were racist. But I don't think that depicting Obama as Hitler is racist. It's depicting Obama as a fascist dictator. Perhaps it's depicting Obama as a racist fascist dictator, but I think that yelling "racism!" is taking it a little too far in this case. The person who made the posters may be a racist, but that can't be proven from the poster. It can only be proven that they think that Obama is a facist dictator. "

Krisiun1 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:50 PM:

" Yeah I hate gays, my uncle included (sarcasm)... You're ridiculous. Do you even read what anyone writes or do you only hear what you want to hear? You've got me almost 100% wrong. White yes, but I used to have dreadlocks and have played in rap groups. Do you know what rap is? Mother; not quite. Once again, a MALE with no kids. Upper class? I wish. I do care about others, however there is a point where I get tired of paying for those who want to sit on their rear ends while I'm busting it to make ends meet. You clearly didn't keep a marriage together that long by not listening. "

fun gal 1 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:47 PM:

" WOW........Don't you guys have anything better to do all day than argue???? Don't you have leaves to rake or something???? Next month the snow might fly, and if it's anything like the last 2 years, you're gonna be "holed up" inside for quite a while.


GET SOME FRESH AIR ! ! ! ! CLEAR YOUR HEAD ! ! ! "

Hass wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:46 PM:

" So the nazis weren't racists is that what you are saying? "

Humanist wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:40 PM:

" Hass: NOBODY here said that what he did was okay. In fact, almost everyone said that it is wrong. Nobody tried to defend it as freedom of speech. While it was an act of hatred towards the President, it is wrong is that it be called a racist incident. That really makes no sense at all. Obama dressed as Hitler would actually seem anti-racist if you look at it logically..... The point that the person who hung them up was making was a comparison between Obama and Nazism, meaning extreme fascism, which is where so many of the rightwingers think that Obama is taking this country.

I completely disagree with that notion, but we really need to look at these things at face value, with logic, and with reason without just immediately ranting. "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:35 PM:

" Humanist wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:23 PM:
" Hey Hass: Chill out a bit dude. You're giving more rational libtards a bad name. Your rantings are having the same effect on us as the extreme rightwing fringe is having on the republican party, i.e. discrediting us. This incident had absolutely nothing to do with race, so stop playing the race card. The fact the the Human Rights Task Force mentioned race is also wrong. No doubt it was an act of hatred and disrespect, but race, no. "
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Good advice but the race card is all hASS has.

hASS, Hathaway is a "FORMER" deputy. I know reading comprehension isn't a priority for race baiters but try to grasp the concept. The fact that the story referred to Hathaway as a "FORMER" deputy would tend to make most readers believe that he is no longer a deputy. "

Hass wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:30 PM:

" Come on folks, even as much as I don't like what RC, Krisiun1 and Nicobreath preach, you really think what this ex-officer of the law did was OK? If this is what freedom of speech has come to, then I am ashamed and this country has a serious problem. I promise you, if this had happened with Bush, his head would be rolling as we speak and you know that. "

Humanist wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:23 PM:

" Hey Hass: Chill out a bit dude. You're giving more rational libtards a bad name. Your rantings are having the same effect on us as the extreme rightwing fringe is having on the republican party, i.e. discrediting us. This incident had absolutely nothing to do with race, so stop playing the race card. The fact the the Human Rights Task Force mentioned race is also wrong. No doubt it was an act of hatred and disrespect, but race, no. "

Hass wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:20 PM:

" Love, it is happening to you. Already got my cheese girlfriend......tasting good too. Bet you wish you could get yours too. Love getting my rent from my 3 rentals each month too. You might think I was a republican't wouldn't you. Ya know using the government but then saying how much I hate the government. Am I or aren't I. Give your new love Nicobreath my best. But, please, keep us updated on how the new romance is going, soap operas like yours just intrigue me.

The deputy should be fired. No ifs, ands or buts about it, he is a racist pig.

Maybe you Krisiun1 and Nicobreath could befriend him, he is going to need some "new" friends now. "

Peter wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:19 PM:

" How about those Democrat "racists" depicting Bush as Hitler?

So, why would you support people within your own party who uses the same tactics which you condemn? Two wrongs never make a right...right? "

Hass wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:08 PM:

" It's gun now, cute Krisiun1. LOL, LOL.

This is all about race and if you don't see that you are really blind. "

Hass wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:04 PM:

" Niles please provide proof it was done here in the US. I really think you boys need to do some research before posting. You are getting a little careless.

And there aren't any racist pigs living here. Now we know that the people we thought were here to protect us are racist pigs. RC and Nicobreath are you working for them too?

Look Nicobreath is sending his love and kisses to Krisiun1. Thinking you two should meet up somewhere because this is becoming like a on-line dating game here with you two. Keep us posted on the outcome. Remember Krisiun1 you can't be a racist because you aren't a democrat and only democrats are racists pigs as your new love said, now don't you forget that girl.

I AM A LIBTARD WHACKO AND thank you very much as I am a very proud one at that.

Loving it boys, just loving it so much. "

hamsterstwinkleinheaven wrote on Oct 1, 2009 3:00 PM:

" Another Idaho nut. Like a dang forest of Oaks dropping crazy acorns all the time.

I'm rather shocked the usual teabagger suspects haven't tried to turn this into a Freedom of Speech issue but we all know how silly that would be. He had no right to plaster his hate literature on public grade schools. No more than anyone has the right to scream "FIRE" in a crowded movie theater. Or "FREE HOLLOW POINTS" at a teabaggers' Tea Party. "

Krisiun1 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 2:46 PM:

" Well gun, it seems to me that you caught my drift eh? "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 1, 2009 2:26 PM:

" Krisiun1 you silly goose, you can't be a Democrat and be a racist. How can you be a racist when you target people of color and other minorities when you campaign? How can you be a racist when you attempt to target people of color with government programs that will keep them hooked to the government crack that is welfare? YOu are just a silly nilly willy head. You can't be racist if you are Democrat, Black, or Latino. That is an oxymoron duhhhhhhhh. "

Krisiun1 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 2:18 PM:

" How about those Democrat "racists" depicting Bush as Hitler? "

uncle fester wrote on Oct 1, 2009 2:12 PM:

" Just another Republican Raciest. "

Krisiun1 wrote on Oct 1, 2009 1:50 PM:

" That was my first thought too. Why is it everyone immediately jumps to racism in every situation? Probably because no one can even mention Obama without being branded racist. I thought that having a black president would help race relations in America; I'm not so sure anyomore... "

The Golden Mean wrote on Oct 1, 2009 1:22 PM:

" Hey fear mongers, wanna be afraid? Draw a little tooth brush moustache on your copy of Arguing With Idiots. "

n8ividan wrote on Oct 1, 2009 1:09 PM:

" I get his point, and I agree with it, but his methods leave an awful lot to be desired.

MM- what do you mean when he was 9?? He probably does doodles like a mustache on the Mona Lisa now. . .He had to practice for his obama poster somehow. :) "

MM wrote on Oct 1, 2009 1:06 PM:

" northidahonative, are you sure this thread is about Beck? I thought it was about Hathaway and his posted signs. "

northidahonative wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:58 PM:

" Ask Michael Moore, Charlie Sheen, and all of your other libtard whackos...they'll tell you that he was coordinating the hijackings and attacks. And you guys talk about Glen Beck. "

I asked WHERE WAS GEAORGE BUSH ON 9/11/2001, not what was he doing. If you get upset about what the left wing whackos are saying then why don't you get upset about Beck, Limbaugh and others? This thread is about Beck, who you seem to support, so in my view you are no different than the fools who support the 9/11 conspiracy theories.

I believe someone already gave you the definition of "rogue", you continue to prove that you fit it as well as Beck fits "drivel". "

MM wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:54 PM:

" PS BaKonStrip, why don't you call the new sheriff and ask him what the hiring and training requirements are for deputies now that he is sheriff?

I agree with Hathaway about Obama not being in the schools, but Hathaway's method was definitely juvenile! Parents need to address the principal and school board for starters, not post goofy pictures! (He probably drew a mustache on the Mona Lisa when he was nine years old too.) "

MM wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:50 PM:

" BaKonStrip, the key word here is "former". You were surprised that he is no longer a deputy - is that right? "

The Golden Mean wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:30 PM:

" Ask Michael Moore, Charlie Sheen, and all of your other libtard whackos...they'll tell you that he was coordinating the hijackings and attacks."

Exposed: Highjack Coordinator

The Glenn Beck Rangers do it again. Another conspiracy has been has hauled out into the town square.

Burn witch, burn! "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:25 PM:

" northidahonative wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:15 PM:
"Nicotine, Where was George Bush on the morning of 9/11/2001?"
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Ask Michael Moore, Charlie Sheen, and all of your other libtard whackos...they'll tell you that he was coordinating the hijackings and attacks. And you guys talk about Glen Beck. "

northidahonative wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:15 PM:

" " I don't agree with hanging the picture at schools. Obama doesn't belong in the schools ...."

Nicotine, Where was George Bush on the morning of 9/11/2001? "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:01 PM:

" All of the above! "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 1, 2009 11:59 AM:

" I'm wondering if A-Hathaway is an Obama supporter who did it to charge the racial energy B-the newspaper contacted the task force to make it a racial issue or C-the Task Force contacted the paper to make it a racial issue. "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 1, 2009 11:57 AM:

" Crimson Nape that was funny. "

crimson nape wrote on Oct 1, 2009 11:42 AM:

" If I were Matt I would hide...if the Aryans find him they are sure to do him in for portraying thier hero-Hilter-with the likeness of a black man, er a white man, oh darn this is so confusing.... "

Rogue Cop wrote on Oct 1, 2009 11:29 AM:

" And of course the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force has to label this a "heinous" racial incident. More hyperbole to justify their existence

Waiting for Ms Dolezal to chime in. "

Niles wrote on Oct 1, 2009 11:01 AM:

" I agree that this was not right but heck Bush was called Hitler and depicted as Hitler or a Nazi on a daily basis. It isn't nice but it isn't racist either. Again we have a case where a criticism of Obama is immediately and errantly racially interpreted. Neither Stalin or Hitler were black. There was no 'noose'. "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 1, 2009 10:50 AM:

" Let me guess BakonStrip, it was racism right? Please explain to me how posting Obama in a Nazi Uniform is racist. Please, please, please explain. "

BaKonStrip wrote on Oct 1, 2009 10:30 AM:

" A former sheriff's deputy.

Why am I not surprised. "

Nicotinegun wrote on Oct 1, 2009 10:19 AM:

" I don't agree with hanging the picture at schools. Obama doesn't belong in the schools and neither does any other political or partisan literature or propaganda. I'm not sure what Hathaway was thinking or if he was thinking when he did it. If he is a parent he should be keeping his politics at home. "

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