Discussion: Oath Keepers Founder: Hang John McCain 'Until Dead'

phillydave · May 13, 2015, 1:46pm

These are clearly the people we want interpreting our Constitution for us.

meri · May 13, 2015, 1:52pm

Well, he said it about a white GOTPer so maybe it’ll actually have some sort of impact this time.

ralph_vonholst · May 13, 2015, 1:55pm

As an Arizonan, I’ve become inured to this sort of “political theatre-of-the-absurd.” It’s terribly frustrating because nothing seems to help; voting for uncrazy people, AKA Democrats, doesn’t help, political activism doesn’t help, letters to the editor don’t help. Fabulist politics and tribalist religiosity have combined in Arizona, as they have in Texas and elsewhere in the South and Southwest to create a nexus of nonsense and non sequiturs that opposes any sort of rational policy and humanistic goals regardless of how meritorious they are. We progressives in Arizona must groan under a system of barbarous, bolo-tie politics practiced by men and women who, in any caring world, wouldn’t ever be allowed near sharp objects or dangerous household chemicals.

Basically, I’m done! I love the scenery and wildilfe of southeastern Arizona, but I have great incentive, after Mrs Von Holst retires at the end of the year, to join our older daughter in the greater Seattle area.

ken_t · May 13, 2015, 1:58pm

Whenever someone has tried to talk about “domestic right-wing terrorists” the GOP and its supporters have been unanimous in crying “Unfair!” “They’re just patriotic Americans!” “(and they vote for us, so leave them alone)” Maybe now if they see themselves starting to be targeted, it will start to sink in to them that allowing this level of insane paranoia to be unleashed is dangerous to everyone - including themselves.

jinnj · May 13, 2015, 2:04pm

One of my biggest fears would be that one of the uber-pandering Right Wing candidates some how ends up capturing the GOP nod - and then catches a bizarre stroke of fortune (and Koch billions for manipulation) - and the Democratic nominee implodes -
The White House & both houses in the hands of a GOP that only know how to be obstructive, has total disdain for collaborative problem solving & with a huge fear of crossing theses nuts - could truly lead to disaster.

darcy · May 13, 2015, 2:08pm

I’m hoping it doesn’t become part of the political everyday back and forth. Palin was dangerous enough with her ‘targeting’ of opponents.

azjude · May 13, 2015, 2:12pm

Come on, why oh why are all the crazies invading Arizona?

This state used to be conservative (which is bad enough), but NOT f’ing nuts!!

steviedee111 · May 13, 2015, 2:21pm

The founder of the Oath Keepers, … called for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to be “hung by the neck until dead” for treason last week as the president of the Arizona Senate looked on.

Oh sure, easy for him to say, he of the second protective chin.

clemmers · May 13, 2015, 2:29pm

But they’re SOVEREIGN! They can make up their own punishments!

daveminnj · May 13, 2015, 2:32pm

What you said.

clemmers · May 13, 2015, 2:33pm

Not if you’re white and brandishing a gun. All others, yes.

Bonus – If you owe $1M in grazing fees, you and all your buddies can brandish guns and threaten federal officers.

canadian · May 13, 2015, 2:35pm

''Hung by the neck until dead" …Lynch Sen. McCain? oh but why?.. he’s a maverick.

steviedee111 · May 13, 2015, 2:36pm

There are many candidates for the eventual cause of this nation’s demise. I think celibate, pudgy white dudes with a poor command of the English language and severe Mommy issues have to lead the pack.

clemmers · May 13, 2015, 2:37pm

I hear you loud and clear. I am mesmerized by the beauty of the desert, but there is some serious plague spreading, rotting the brains of conservatives. I was going to retire there, but no longer. I don’t think I’ll even travel there again.

delmar · May 13, 2015, 2:42pm

Reminds me of Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-Louisiana) reaction when called out for addressing " the European-American Unity and Rights Organization, which was founded two years earlier by David Duke, the former Ku Klux Klan leader and Louisiana politician. Mr. Scalise was a Louisiana state legislator at the time." Back in December, Scalise’s adviser said “the congressman didn’t know at the time about the group’s affiliation with racists and neo-Nazi activists.”

Amazing how little these guys actually know.

clemmers · May 13, 2015, 2:46pm

Better beef up your security, Johnnie. The crazy Palin zombies are now after YOU!

breccia · May 13, 2015, 2:48pm

Biggs thought it was “inappropriate” to interrupt a proposal to lynch a distinguished senator and national hero. That’s real strong moral leadership they got down there in Arizona.

I think I see the appeal of the Oath Keepers now. They believe in something. Biggs obviously does not.

clemmers · May 13, 2015, 2:49pm

Flibberty-gibbet.

diger · May 13, 2015, 2:51pm

There was a time when people like him would get mad, pick up their balls, and go home. Now, they get mad, can’t find their balls any more, and just want to !!!KILL- KILL - KILL!!! anyone they don’t like.
Go see your doctor pal…he has some AndroGel that just might take care of your problem…but then again…you’re at the kill stage and it looks like you’re too far gone.

dave_adams · May 13, 2015, 2:53pm

It could happen.