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Philosoraptor

(15,019 posts)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:33 AM Aug 2012

FBI says akin receiving rape and death threats

...just heard on msnbc......

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/08/capitol-police-fbi-probe-threats-against-mo-rep-akin/1

The U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI are investigating threats against Missouri Republican Rep. Todd Akin, who has been widely condemned for a comment about "legitimate rape," according to news reports.

Capitol Police and the FBI are investigating threats against Republican Rep.Todd Akin of Missouri, who is running to unseat Sen. Claire McCaskill.
CAPTIONBy Christian Gooden, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, via APCiting unnamed officials, St. Louis TV station KMOV says "multiple people have threatened rape and harm against Akin, his staff and family."

An Akin spokesperson would not say whether the congressman is receiving additional security.

"I can verify there have been threats made to congressman Akin's official staff and that includes threats of rape to his staff as well as his family. I cannot comment on security-related matters as advised by Capitol Police," the spokesperson said.

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FBI says akin receiving rape and death threats (Original Post) Philosoraptor Aug 2012 OP
What is wrong with people Lebam in LA Aug 2012 #1
In A Country Of 300,000,000 People You Are Bound To Have Some Idiots DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2012 #2
Rape threats? reflection Aug 2012 #3
.....if they are indeed legitimate, then he has nothing to fear Philosoraptor Aug 2012 #5
He has some internal fluids that can naturally nullify any threat Blue_Tires Aug 2012 #21
Oops. I missed your post before I posted mine. Cerridwen Aug 2012 #15
Thanks! Going to call my wife right now reflection Aug 2012 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Aug 2012 #4
He whines like Jerry Sandusky in prison Philosoraptor Aug 2012 #7
And you buy it? 99Forever Aug 2012 #6
I don't know, I'm just relaying the news Philosoraptor Aug 2012 #9
Why? 99Forever Aug 2012 #20
It matters little if you do. nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #25
False Flag Operation stuckinodi Aug 2012 #8
Good point!!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #10
Or, it could be some vindictive winguts. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #12
Hell, our side wants him to stick around Philosoraptor Aug 2012 #14
So... he's a victim now? Bucky Aug 2012 #11
But are they "legitimate" threats? Cerridwen Aug 2012 #13
No but they were possibly forceful Philosoraptor Aug 2012 #16
Don't worry, Akin, your body has a defense to keep you from getting pregnant. FSogol Aug 2012 #17
From whom...reTHUGs? N/T malaise Aug 2012 #18
Do you fall for everything? GeorgeGist Aug 2012 #22
Yeah...right...did you even read it? Philosoraptor Aug 2012 #23
Example from the link: redqueen Aug 2012 #24

Response to Philosoraptor (Original post)

99Forever

(14,524 posts)
20. Why?
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 10:13 AM
Aug 2012

Even if it were true, so what? That's one of the costs of using your "freedom of speech" to say really stupid shit.

He's a jerk who ran his mouth. Some people take that personally and get angry. Some angry people do angry things.

Maybe he should have just kept his mouth closed. I have zero pity or compassion for dickheads like him. None.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
25. It matters little if you do.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 11:18 AM
Aug 2012

The Feds have rightfully so, opened an investigation.

He can be Satan himself, the investigation still needs to happen. FBI going public tells me they are looking for leads.

GoCubsGo

(32,088 posts)
12. Or, it could be some vindictive winguts.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:50 AM
Aug 2012

They're pissed off at him for saying in public what was only supposed to be spoken behind closed doors. They can't talk him into stepping down, so they're trying to scare him into it. And, they're making it appear like some liberals are making the threats. It's a two-fer.

Bucky

(54,065 posts)
11. So... he's a victim now?
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:47 AM
Aug 2012

One thing this situation makes clear is that Akin is utterly unfit for a position of public leadership. His kind of crazy is downright infectious.

Cerridwen

(13,260 posts)
13. But are they "legitimate" threats?
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:50 AM
Aug 2012

If you keep punching someone in the face, do you expect the body attached to the face to ever respond or should it just "lay back and think of England"?

For the superficial: understanding does not equate approval.

FSogol

(45,525 posts)
17. Don't worry, Akin, your body has a defense to keep you from getting pregnant.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:52 AM
Aug 2012

As long as it is a legitimate rape. Ask your doctor!

redqueen

(115,103 posts)
24. Example from the link:
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 11:14 AM
Aug 2012
Sources say "Ambassador A," a self-described troll, is under investigation for tweeting "I am going to legitimately rape your wife. don't worry her body will defend her."

He also tweeted, "My good sir. Kill yourself."
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