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cynatnite

(31,011 posts) Tue Jun 5, 2012, 04:51 PM Jun 2012

Congressional Candidate Posts Machine Gun Video Vowing To ‘Take Linda Sanchez OUT!’

It's in the first 30 seconds.

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Jorge Robles is running against Democratic California Congresswoman Linda Sanchez in today’s primary and he thinks she should be removed from office. He let his supporters know why with a video entitled “Take Linda Sanchez OUT!” where he repeatedly refers to Ms. Sanchez as a “HOT MESS!!” and uses a machine gun to help make his point.

Mr. Robles’ video begins with a standard title screen and a pair of photos of Mr. Robles. After momentarily flashing on a jerky shot of a local restaurant, Tacos Don Chente, a computer animated Uzi-like gun appears on the screen and begins shooting. The bullets blast away at a concrete wall to reveal the text “Jorge Robles For Congress–TAKE LINDA SANCHEZ OUT OF OFFICE.” This machine gun computer animation repeats three times in the five-and-a-half minute video.

The Politicker spoke with Mr. Robles’ campaign manager, Robert Davis and asked why Mr. Robles chose to use the gun imagery in his ad. Mr. Davis said the ad was “just a way to get our message out” and pointed to Mr. Robles’ career as a state parole agent.

http://politicker.com/2012/06/congressional-candidate-posts-machine-gun-video-vowing-to-take-linda-sanchez-out/

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Congressional Candidate Posts Machine Gun Video Vowing To ‘Take Linda Sanchez OUT!’ (Original Post) cynatnite Jun 2012 OP

So fucked up. Control-Z Jun 2012 #1

kicking. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #2

This guy apparently is an ex-policeman aint_no_life_nowhere Jun 2012 #3

Apparently the recruiter forgot to mention parole officers don't get to carry machine guns. bluesbassman Jun 2012 #4

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)

1. So fucked up.

Reply to cynatnite (Original post)

Tue Jun 5, 2012, 05:04 PM

Jun 2012

This guy needs to be locked up. He should not be eligible to run for any elected office.

cynatnite

(31,011 posts)

2. kicking. n/t

Reply to cynatnite (Original post)

Tue Jun 5, 2012, 05:58 PM

Jun 2012

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)

3. This guy apparently is an ex-policeman

Reply to cynatnite (Original post)

Tue Jun 5, 2012, 06:26 PM

Jun 2012

and an anti-gang violence advocate according to his website:

"...In 2003, Jorge Robles decided to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. To this date he continues to serve in public safety. Jorge Robles has continued to live in the 38th District his whole life. He has been a resident of the city of Montebello and currently lives in the city of Pico Rivera.

Jorge Robles actively serves in the community; he speaks to students at local schools on topics from gangs and drugs. Jorge Robles strongly believes in gang and drug education and believes reaching children at a younger age is the key to keeping kids off drugs and gangs. Jorge Robles genuinely cares about his district; he has the energy, dedication and desire to make our district a safer, business friendly and a top education district to live in. ..."

An ex-cop with images of drive-by machine gun fire in his campaign ad talking about taking out a fellow human being? He isn't setting a very good example. And what happened to his law enforcement career?

bluesbassman

(19,387 posts)

4. Apparently the recruiter forgot to mention parole officers don't get to carry machine guns.