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John Lewis on his 'wonderful' arrest
ajc.com ^ | October 09, 2013 | Daniel Malloy

Posted on 10/09/2013 1:49:09 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe

WASHINGTON -- Of his 45 lifetime arrests, Rep. John Lewis said Tuesday's was the most pleasant.

The Atlanta Democrat participated in a large demonstration supporting immigration reform on the National Mall, then along with seven other U.S. House Democrats and about 200 others, was arrested for blocking traffic in front of the Capitol. The civil rights movement veteran was an old pro at being arrested, so as he and his colleagues were placed in plastic handcuffs and led to a paddywagon, he was dispensing a few tips. Said Lewis:

"I encouraged them to just be patient and adhere to the philosophy and the discipline of nonviolence. They were orderly. These are the best police officers I ever dealt with. They kept asking us, ‘Are you ok? Are you all right? Do you want some water? Do you need any help?’ It was just so orderly, so peaceful, better than I have ever had in any demonstration that I’ve ever participated in."
Many of those other demonstrations -- most famously the "Bloody Sunday" march in Selma, Ala. -- ended in violence. On this one, Lewis said many police officers sided with demonstrators' cause. As he left the House floor today, Lewis shook hands and chatted with one Capitol police officer, telling him the officers performed their jobs well.

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TOPICS: US: District of Columbia; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: aliens

1 posted on 10/09/2013 1:49:09 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
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To: Tailgunner Joe

45????

Why is this guy still out walking around???


2 posted on 10/09/2013 1:49:53 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (In America, we don't do pin pricks. But sometimes we elect them.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Giving a good example for everyone else, pick up cones in areas Park Police are trying to keep people out, in other words, general anarchy, take their example.


3 posted on 10/09/2013 1:50:30 PM PDT by rovenstinez
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Some guys just LOVE the cavity search part of the booking process.


4 posted on 10/09/2013 1:52:36 PM PDT by Darteaus94025 (Phony President)
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To: ConservativeMan55

I gives him street cred.


5 posted on 10/09/2013 1:54:28 PM PDT by alice_in_bubbaland (When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes mandatory ... Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Illegals are worth getting the photo-op arrest, but not the Vets?? Kinda sez it all doesn’t it?


6 posted on 10/09/2013 1:54:31 PM PDT by Farnsworth ("The people have always some champion whom they set over them and nurse into greatness...This and no)
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To: Tailgunner Joe
Said Lewis:

"I encouraged them to just be patient and adhere to the philosophy and the discipline of nonviolence...."

He did? How could they tell? Do they have a Star Trek Universal Translator?

7 posted on 10/09/2013 1:56:55 PM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Is John's moustache long enough YET?)
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8 posted on 10/09/2013 1:58:37 PM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

The MSM has not covered this. So did it really happen?


9 posted on 10/09/2013 2:01:32 PM PDT by mom.mom
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To: Tailgunner Joe

“45 lifetime arrests”

Habitual offender.


10 posted on 10/09/2013 2:03:24 PM PDT by moovova
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To: Tailgunner Joe
These are the best police officers I ever dealt with. They kept asking us, ‘Are you ok? Are you all right? Do you want some water? Do you need any help?’ It was just so orderly, so peaceful

And some thought he'd be tased, beaten, or thrown in with gang members...Or they were hoping....

Only in their dreams...

They did realize these corrupt politicians were campaigning and attempting to sacrifice themselves, becoming martyrs for the illegals...

They didn't realize the cops would treat them like kings and queens.

11 posted on 10/09/2013 2:11:39 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2

ER...They *didn’t* realize ....


12 posted on 10/09/2013 2:13:07 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

What happened to three strikes, you’re out???

Put him under the jail!!


13 posted on 10/09/2013 2:23:00 PM PDT by jch10 ("Normandy was closed when we got there too!")
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Sorry, Lewis, the REAL Freedom Fighters are on the other side.


14 posted on 10/09/2013 2:26:41 PM PDT by informavoracious (Of course I want people to have healthcare, I just didn't know I was the one who would be paying...)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

What ever happened to habitual offender laws???


15 posted on 10/09/2013 2:52:02 PM PDT by Iscool
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To: Tailgunner Joe

With 45 arrests, I bet he couldn’t get regular job, anywhere. Seems to me he’s a criminal. A real one.


16 posted on 10/09/2013 3:06:14 PM PDT by The Public Eye
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To: The Public Eye

Governor Bars State From Asking Job Applicants About Felony Records

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3076349/posts

Rats have an app for that.


17 posted on 10/09/2013 3:53:56 PM PDT by TurboZamboni (Marx smelled bad & lived with his parents most his life.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Lewis wants illegal Mexicans given citizenship because he thinks he has some sort of mystical relationship with them, they being darker than Europeans. He also wants to assure Democrats will be in power in perpetuity.


18 posted on 10/09/2013 3:59:43 PM PDT by popdonnelly (The right to self-defense is older than the Constitution.)
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