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cali

(114,904 posts)
Thu Mar 5, 2015, 06:43 PM Mar 2015

I love this: GOP rep's office bombed- glitter bombed, that is.

A “glitter bomb” hit one of GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s Nebraska offices on Wednesday.

The Omaha World-Herald reported Thursday that the prank device exploded when staff opened a package delivered to Fortenberry’s Lincoln office. Glitter bombs explode in showers of tiny, sparkly confetti that are difficult to clean up.

“You can certainly disagree with your member of Congress or any member of Congress, but this is pretty reckless and irresponsible,” said Jennifer Allen, a spokeswoman for Fortenberry. “It’s just a huge waste of everybody’s time and resources.”

Allen said the trick seemed motivated by Fortenberry’s stance on abortion. A note accompanying the package criticized his pro-life beliefs, she added.

“Congrats, you’ve earned this for denying women their right to choice,” the note read. “Mind your own uterus.”

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http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/234805-glitter-bomb-sprays-office-of-gop-rep

The article goes on to say that the "bomb" has been reported by staffers to the FBI and the police.

I'd fucking love to know how this is illegal.

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I love this: GOP rep's office bombed- glitter bombed, that is. (Original Post) cali Mar 2015 OP
Well DustyJoe Mar 2015 #1
It's Democratic Rep stage left Mar 2015 #2

DustyJoe

(849 posts)
1. Well
Thu Mar 5, 2015, 08:35 PM
Mar 2015

Replace the word 'glitter' with 'anthrax' or any powdered toxic agent, and replace 'GOP Rep' with 'Democrat Rep' and you could see that this type of stunt could be seen as a possibly serious event.

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