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fountainofyouth

(409 posts)
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 08:26 PM Jul 2018

Pissed Off Mom Confronts Scott Pruitt at Washington Restaurant About His Many Misdeeds

Source: Splinter

Kristin Mink was having lunch with her toddler in Washington, D.C., when she noticed who was sitting three tables over: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.

In a video posted to her Facebook account, Mink walks up to Pruitt and an unidentified companion and confronts him over his record of environmental deregulation and open corruption. According to Mink’s video, the confrontation occurred at Teaism in downtown Washington on Monday.

“Hi, I just wanted to urge you to resign because of what you’re doing to the environment and our country,” Mink says. “This is my son. He loves animals. He loves clean air. He loves clean water. Meanwhile, you’re slashing strong fuel standards for cars and trucks, for the benefit of big corporations.”

Pruitt’s smile turns to a frown as Mink speaks, and he glances nervously to the man sitting across from him.

Read more: https://splinternews.com/pissed-off-mom-confronts-scott-pruitt-at-washington-res-1827299922



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Pissed Off Mom Confronts Scott Pruitt at Washington Restaurant About His Many Misdeeds (Original Post) fountainofyouth Jul 2018 OP
How soon will the other guy at the table be identified? csziggy Jul 2018 #1
Gee I wonder who paid the check? lol TeamPooka Jul 2018 #10
My guess is that his first name will be Vadimir, Boris, or Alexander olddad56 Jul 2018 #31
Probably an oil lobbyist. lagomorph777 Jul 2018 #42
Here's a screenshot ehrnst Jul 2018 #54
He looks a lot like Former Allentown {PA} Mayor Ed Pawlowski csziggy Jul 2018 #56
Found another pic of him and Pruitt ehrnst Jul 2018 #57
That is definitely the same guy! Thanks! csziggy Jul 2018 #59
Ryan Jackson, EPA chief of staff ehrnst Jul 2018 #60
That's him! Thank you! csziggy Jul 2018 #61
K & R. Quite a lot and well said. This brave, concerned woman is right. appalachiablue Jul 2018 #2
Good for her! That takes courage. She did a good job too. Equinox Moon Jul 2018 #3
agree yuiyoshida Jul 2018 #19
This is how it is done Moral Compass Jul 2018 #4
I would be fine if she shrieked at him lunatica Jul 2018 #49
that's the way to do it KT2000 Jul 2018 #5
Now, he'll request more security so they can make a circle of wagons around his table. Frustratedlady Jul 2018 #6
Yep, now he'll need TWO million for security flibbitygiblets Jul 2018 #7
I hope everyone's clear on your point about the rabble in coach NJCher Jul 2018 #29
Let's put him in a completely secure room, with 24/7 guards, steel bars, and a metal bed. lagomorph777 Jul 2018 #43
And ixnay on the telephone booth too. lunatica Jul 2018 #50
Women are amazing creatures! Cracklin Charlie Jul 2018 #8
I think this is what Maxine was talking about. Let them know how we feel. YOHABLO Jul 2018 #9
Yes! Duppers Jul 2018 #14
Perfect! JoeOtterbein Jul 2018 #11
Where was his $3M security detail? Didn't he bring his Cone of Silence with him? George II Jul 2018 #12
What? WHAT?!? WHAAAT?!? Can't hear you.... BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #20
+1 Hassler Jul 2018 #30
Pruitt makes me need some comedy just to keep from exploding. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2018 #48
The next time you see Pruitt he'll be dressed in kevlar. Baitball Blogger Jul 2018 #13
Courage without visible rage. Duppers Jul 2018 #15
She did have the foresight to make a list lunatica Jul 2018 #51
Profiles in courage like this woman are becoming more and more visible. pazzyanne Jul 2018 #16
Pruitt is at Teaism, which is a bit of a hip restaurant ... kwassa Jul 2018 #17
Under Normal Circumstances ouija Jul 2018 #21
no wonder NJCher Jul 2018 #28
And obviously more intelligent and with a higher EQ lunatica Jul 2018 #52
These assholes deliberately go where liberals will encounter them IronLionZion Jul 2018 #39
The ghouls must be driven back to their slimy, dark, putrid domain. olegramps Jul 2018 #46
She was not a heckler dhol82 Jul 2018 #58
It's either ironic or just right out antagonistic to decide on dining at a Mexican restaurant. IMO YOHABLO Jul 2018 #64
THAT is CIVILITY! BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #18
Good for her! I think this needs to be done Upthevibe Jul 2018 #22
my dream NJCher Jul 2018 #27
Ew. A doughy collision. lagomorph777 Jul 2018 #44
LOL! lunatica Jul 2018 #53
I hope you could match his incivility! lunatica Jul 2018 #55
Let's trade places IronLionZion Jul 2018 #41
Good for her!!!!!! burrowowl Jul 2018 #23
That mama is a badass. MontanaMama Jul 2018 #24
K&R! zentrum Jul 2018 #25
damn, she's good! NJCher Jul 2018 #26
There should be no rock big enough for them to hide behind. Tatiana Jul 2018 #32
Kristin Mink and Stephanie Wilkinson.. both Cha Jul 2018 #33
yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! heaven05 Jul 2018 #34
What is he doing Yellowdog88 Jul 2018 #35
I pray for the same opportunity and the grace to perform my duty as well as Ms Mink. marble falls Jul 2018 #36
"Pruitt and his two security guards left the restaurant before she returned to her seat" left-of-center2012 Jul 2018 #37
Good! Paladin Jul 2018 #38
In. Your Face., punk!!! Guilded Lilly Jul 2018 #40
ATTENTION! Bayard Jul 2018 #45
"Hi Pruitt, the imp will greet, Whats the order? Roasted baby and pickled teen is today's special." olegramps Jul 2018 #47
K&R Scurrilous Jul 2018 #62
There is no other way to have our opinions known. Delmette2.0 Jul 2018 #63
K&R...Thanks for posting red dog 1 Jul 2018 #65
The way she did this was perfect dflprincess Jul 2018 #66

csziggy

(34,131 posts)
1. How soon will the other guy at the table be identified?
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 08:34 PM
Jul 2018

He is clearly visible at the beginning of the video so I am sure there will be someone who will recognize him. I wonder if he is another lobbyist that Pruitt will deny giving favorable treatment to?

csziggy

(34,131 posts)
56. He looks a lot like Former Allentown {PA} Mayor Ed Pawlowski
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 12:49 PM
Jul 2018

But the ears are different:



Back in March, Pawlowski was found guilty on multiple corruption counts tied to a federal pay-to-play investigation.
http://www.wfmz.com/752624956


Pawlowski would be the perfect buddy for Pruitt!

csziggy

(34,131 posts)
61. That's him! Thank you!
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 01:17 PM
Jul 2018

I'd found him on CSPAN entering with Pruitt before the House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee in April:
https://www.c-span.org/video/?438060-1/epa-administrator-testifies-house-energy-panel

But they didn't identify Pruitt's toadies.

Equinox Moon

(6,344 posts)
3. Good for her! That takes courage. She did a good job too.
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 08:40 PM
Jul 2018

I like how she stayed calm while saying some very strong things.



Thanks for the post.

Moral Compass

(1,511 posts)
4. This is how it is done
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 08:41 PM
Jul 2018

She spoke calmly and without violence with a quiet, unmistakable sincerity.

This is one of our fellow citizens taking action when action must be taken.

This is what has to be done. Let's dispense with all talk of civility. This is civil protest. She was polite. She did not shriek or scream or rage or curse.

There was nothing Pruitt could do but flee like the coward that he is.

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
7. Yep, now he'll need TWO million for security
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 09:06 PM
Jul 2018

First, having to deal with the rabble in coach, now angry moms? How DOES he manage?

NJCher

(35,606 posts)
29. I hope everyone's clear on your point about the rabble in coach
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 11:28 PM
Jul 2018

In case anyone is not, the reason Pruitt flies first class is that he was constantly having to deal with citizens telling him how much they hate his policies and how he runs the department. So, of course, the logical thing to do in Pruitt-world is to charge the taxpayer by going first class so he doesn't have to deal with the thoughts of citizens.




lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
43. Let's put him in a completely secure room, with 24/7 guards, steel bars, and a metal bed.
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 10:38 AM
Jul 2018

and throw away the key.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
50. And ixnay on the telephone booth too.
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 12:26 PM
Jul 2018

No outside communication. That way he can be free to be his real self without fucking us and the planet.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
8. Women are amazing creatures!
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 09:08 PM
Jul 2018

Him and his burly guards ran off before she got back to her seat.

That’s right...she stayed and finished her lunch after pounding Pruitt’s corrupt ass!

Well done, Mom!

Duppers

(28,117 posts)
14. Yes!
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 09:34 PM
Jul 2018

They need to know that WE KNOW who they are, what they're doing wrong, and that it's not okay.

Let's "Max" them out.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
51. She did have the foresight to make a list
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 12:30 PM
Jul 2018

If you look at the photo you can see her holding it and it looks like she’s reading it.

I am full of admiration for this young mother, and I love her hairstyle and tattoos!

pazzyanne

(6,541 posts)
16. Profiles in courage like this woman are becoming more and more visible.
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 09:37 PM
Jul 2018

This is what resistance looks like. This is what draws attention to problems facing America.
This is a responsible mom who wants a better future for her son. Congratulations to her and her family!

kwassa

(23,340 posts)
17. Pruitt is at Teaism, which is a bit of a hip restaurant ...
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 09:53 PM
Jul 2018

Wrong environment for him, not toxic enough. What did he expect?

The woman is a teacher from Sidwell Friends, where the Obama girls went to school.

ouija

(397 posts)
21. Under Normal Circumstances
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 10:02 PM
Jul 2018

I would say this is uncivil and inappropriate, but this is not normal times. When Susan Collins and many Democrats say two wrongs don’t make a right, but why should all Republican wrongs be met with Democratic rights. This cannot continue. Democrats have to unfortunately accept there are not rules with Republicans. Republican montra is that they are going to do it as long as they are allowed to do it. America needs unabashed Progressive fighters. It is the only way America moves forward.

NJCher

(35,606 posts)
28. no wonder
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 11:23 PM
Jul 2018
The woman is a teacher from Sidwell Friends

she is so well spoken, well informed, and confident.

IronLionZion

(45,380 posts)
39. These assholes deliberately go where liberals will encounter them
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 10:28 AM
Jul 2018

there are plenty of smoke filled back rooms that are friendly towards conservatives, many private clubs that are restricted entry, but they choose a place where they will encounter hecklers.

Just like the other two assholes who chose Mexican restaurants after implementing fascist and racist family separation policies and repeatedly spewing the complete falsehood that crossing the border is equal to violent crime when it's just a civil misdemeanor.

It feels like they do it on purpose. They want videos of heckling.

dhol82

(9,351 posts)
58. She was not a heckler
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 01:03 PM
Jul 2018

She was a concerned citizen who very calmly and sincerely presented her case.
She was very, very civil.

Upthevibe

(8,000 posts)
22. Good for her! I think this needs to be done
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 10:31 PM
Jul 2018

at every available opportunity. I live in Southern California so I doubt I'll run into any of that gang of thugs out her. However, if for some reason Devin Nunez or Dana Rohrabacher turn up down here (they are in a completely different parts of the state), I'll definitely confront them.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
55. I hope you could match his incivility!
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 12:40 PM
Jul 2018

I’m sick of hearing that we can only confront these pigs with the utmost civility. Screw that crap! It’s like asking us to take kid gloves to a gunfight.

IronLionZion

(45,380 posts)
41. Let's trade places
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 10:31 AM
Jul 2018

I'll come to Cali and eat your avocados. You come to DC and deal with these assholes. They're everywhere here.

NJCher

(35,606 posts)
26. damn, she's good!
Mon Jul 2, 2018, 11:21 PM
Jul 2018

She spoke with authority and confidence. She had eye contact. She gave thought to what she was going to say before she went to his table, as she had a few bullet points to which to refer. I loved the last line, which was resign before your scandals push you out.

Given the same situation, I would do the same thing. I have long thought we need to make real "no justice no peace." Never a day of peace for these hypocrites who brazenly steal from us. I would gladly take any one of them on.

Yes, I'm angry, but I would not let it show if I had this opportunity. This woman is a role model. She has credibility for delivering her points calmly. Pruitt just sat there and took it, and the part about him running away is really funny. That's what bullies do, you know! Run. Their biggest fear is a confrontation like this. Now Pruitt will be seen as an ass who can't stand up for himself and who ran away from a Mommy and a 2-year old.

Tatiana

(14,167 posts)
32. There should be no rock big enough for them to hide behind.
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 02:03 AM
Jul 2018

I love this exercise in citizenship. This woman should be commended.

 

heaven05

(18,124 posts)
34. yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 07:26 AM
Jul 2018

make all these PUKES have to eat TV dinners....I love courage in our citizens.. It will break the back of this RW perv-racist-sexist, fascist, corrupt regime in D.C. now A tip of the hat to Kirsten Minsk.

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
47. "Hi Pruitt, the imp will greet, Whats the order? Roasted baby and pickled teen is today's special."
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 11:08 AM
Jul 2018

Delmette2.0

(4,156 posts)
63. There is no other way to have our opinions known.
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 03:32 PM
Jul 2018

There is no guarantee that our letter, email or phone message will be given to any Cabinet member or Senator or Representative. We will just be one more tick mark as the oppisition, if that much. They hide in secure SUV's and behind body guards. Confronting them in person is all we have.
She did a marvelous job in getting her opinion in his face.


dflprincess

(28,068 posts)
66. The way she did this was perfect
Tue Jul 3, 2018, 06:30 PM
Jul 2018

Calmly, firmly, and civilly let him know what she thinks. I don't believe I could be so rational and I really admire her. And it was smart to record it so that there is no doubt about how she approached him.

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