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Gun pointed at Rep. Trey Gowdy in S.C. parking lot, police say
Fox News ^ | September 10, 2012

Posted on 09/10/2012 3:26:11 PM PDT by Sopater

Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy had a gun pointed at him Sunday while picking up his daughter from church, police said. The suspect, reportedly identified as a 52-year-old woman, was arrested after the incident. The South Carolina congressman's office confirmed the account but offered few details about the threat beyond thanking the police in Spartanburg, S.C., who assisted.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: electionviolence; militantliberalism
The left continue to blame the right for their rhetoric, yet its the left who continue to threaten their public officials.
1 posted on 09/10/2012 3:26:13 PM PDT by Sopater
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To: Sopater

I haven’t seen any evidence suggesting that this woman is a lefty, or that politics had anything to do with this incident.


2 posted on 09/10/2012 3:28:40 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy
I haven’t seen any evidence suggesting that this woman is a lefty, or that politics had anything to do with this incident.

Sorry, you're quite correct. I guess I assumed that since the rep was a republican that the suspect was a lefty and that the incident was politically motivated.

Good thing I don't work for the MSM.
3 posted on 09/10/2012 3:36:48 PM PDT by Sopater (...where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. - 2 COR 3:17b)
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To: Sopater

I believe the accused individual has mental issues. She stole the gun from an acquaintance or relative.


5 posted on 09/10/2012 3:40:24 PM PDT by Steely Tom (If the Constitution can be a living document, I guess a corporation can be a person.)
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To: 1rudeboy

What do you think?

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/crime/gloria-yvonne-brackett-arrested-pointing-gun-rep-troy-gowdy


6 posted on 09/10/2012 3:46:29 PM PDT by funfan
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To: funfan

Looks too stupid to realize she was threatening a congressman.


7 posted on 09/10/2012 3:49:13 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: Sopater

Trey Gowdy is a Tea Partier.


8 posted on 09/10/2012 3:50:35 PM PDT by Fiji Hill (Deo Vindice!)
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To: funfan

Crazier than a $hithouse rat!


9 posted on 09/10/2012 3:51:59 PM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken
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To: Wally_Kalbacken

She was smart enough to not point the gun at herself. Stop making these lame excuses for these animals.


10 posted on 09/10/2012 3:53:38 PM PDT by YukonGreen
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To: funfan

Obamavoter, I think.


11 posted on 09/10/2012 3:58:57 PM PDT by Hardraade (http://junipersec.wordpress.com (I will fear no muslim))
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To: Sopater
Brackett has had several run-ins with Georgia authorities, Spartanburg Public Safety Director A. Tony Fisher said. According to Fulton County jail records, she was arrested in 2007 on a stalking charge and released on $5,000 bail. She has no prior criminal record in South Carolina, according to state police. ajc.com

Source.

12 posted on 09/10/2012 4:00:44 PM PDT by Steely Tom (If the Constitution can be a living document, I guess a corporation can be a person.)
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To: Sopater

Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy had a gun pointed at him Sunday while picking up his daughter from church, police said. The suspect, reportedly identified as a 52-year-old woman, was arrested after the incident. The South Carolina congressman’s office confirmed the account but offered few details about the threat beyond thanking the police in Spartanburg, S.C., who assisted.

A DERANGED ZERO SUPPORTER!!!


13 posted on 09/10/2012 4:22:39 PM PDT by ExCTCitizen (Yes, Obama, I had help with my business. MY CUSTOMERS!)
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To: Sopater

I am sure the DoJ could uncover the leftwing conspiracy and militia behind this.

She is the new DU hero I bet.


14 posted on 09/10/2012 4:29:46 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: Sopater

I was taught if you pull your weapon the next step is pull the trigger.

Just saying, either your in or your out.


15 posted on 09/10/2012 4:38:36 PM PDT by hadaclueonce (you are paying 12% more for fuel because of Ethanol. Smile big Corn Lobby,)
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To: 1rudeboy

Maybe she got confused and thought the congressman was Treyvon Martin, who was “stalking her”.

And she can vote in November?


16 posted on 09/10/2012 4:44:30 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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The radio news report I heard failed to mention Gowdy is GOP. You can bet your bottom bippy the story would have been moved to front of the pack with direct mention of his party if Gowdy had been a Dimwit. MSNBC would have speculated whether the woman was a “teabagger” or some demented right winger and would have expressed sympathy for the victim and outrage over the attacker. Could this attack be “traced back to the GOP and GOP beliefs?”


17 posted on 09/10/2012 5:04:40 PM PDT by Combat_Liberalism
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To: Sopater

An affair gone wrong, perhaps?


18 posted on 09/10/2012 5:06:11 PM PDT by Paradox (I want Obama defeated. Period.)
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To: Sopater

Can you just IMAGINE the Mainstream Media s**tstorm we’d be treated to had a Tea-Partier pointed a gun at a Black Democrat Congressman?

But, since the roles are reversed, this gets a big yawn from the MSM.


19 posted on 09/10/2012 5:10:14 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Election 2012: THE RAPTURE OF THE DEMOCRATS)
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To: Sopater

I’m glad to hear that Trey and his daughter weren’t harmed.


20 posted on 09/10/2012 5:19:49 PM PDT by rockrr (Everything is different now...)
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