Gaetz Describes Haiti As 'Sheet Metal And Garbage'

[L. Coyote]

Jan 16, 2018 --- Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida defends Donald Trump's characterization of Haiti, where, Gaetz says, the conditions are 'deplorable' and 'disgusting.'

[lapfog_1]

1. yup, a real shithole

[pfitz59]

8. Note the deforested mountains in the background.

Nearly all the trees have been cut down to make charcoal, leading to massive erosion which in turn to leads to flash floods and silting of reefs. There are wealthy enclaves in protected areas, especially the tourist spots, but for the average Haitian... life is a daily struggle.. The US has been complicit in the devastation of Haiti by supporting the Duvalier family for so many years in the name of "fighting Communism"...

[olegramps]

15. Don't confuse us with the facts.

[msongs]

2. isn't he a kind and caring republican. nt

[JI7]

3. he has a fucked up face

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. Why is there so much appearance shaming on DU? It's not like orange spray that is a choice to apply.

[progree]

4. "the conditions in Haiti are deplorable, they are disgusting, and everywhere you look in Haiti

it is sheet metal and garbage when I was there"

starting at 2:40.

[Phoenix61]

5. His mug shot for DUI is even better

The story of it and how it was dropped are emblematic of the good old not system.

[underpants]

9. 26 driving Daddy's BMW SUV. Refused tests. Arresting officer (deservedly so) lost his job.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/lawmakers-talk-of-mug-shot-raises-questions-about-dui-arrest/2166023

It was the night before Halloween in 2008 when Gaetz, then 26, drove back from the Swamp, a nightclub on Okaloosa Island. He drove a 2001 BMW SUV registered to his state senator dad.

Near midnight, Okaloosa County Deputy Chris Anglin clocked Gaetz going 48 in a 35 mph zone. Anglin later reported that Gaetz fumbled for his license and registration, his eyes were watery and bloodshot, and he swayed and staggered when he got out of the car.

Smelling alcohol, Anglin asked Gaetz if he had been drinking. Gaetz replied no. Minutes later, he admitted he had consumed two beers. Twice, Anglin conducted an eye test. Twice, Gaetz's eyes didn't follow the prompt.

Gaetz, who had recently begun practicing law, declined any field sobriety tests. He was arrested and refused the breath test.

Another deputy inspected the SUV, but found no alcohol. He did find two bottles of mouthwash. The one in the glove box was empty. The one on the floor board was a quarter full.

This three-page document, which Gaetz signed, states there was no evidence that he had been impaired. There was no mention of many of Anglin's observations suggesting that Gaetz was impaired.

It added a new detail: "A civilian witness drove by who knew (Gaetz) and observed no indication of impairment."

Yet the witness was not named, either in Pinkerton's document or other case records at the Okaloosa County Clerk's Office. Still, this anonymous testimony is all that contradicted Anglin's conclusion that there was probable cause to arrest Gaetz on DUI.

Meadows accepted Pinkerton's motion and agreed to drop the case on Dec. 22, 2008.

[riversedge]

12. thanks.

[William Seger]

6. This is why the current version of the Republican Party must die

Deplorable, disgusting, and completely irredeemable.

[padah513]

7. Florida voters should make him a special case in this year's election

Throw this deplorable and disgusting piece of garbage out! When I saw him last night I wanted to reach through that tv and knock that smug look right off his face! GOTV Florida and support his opponent!!!

[riversedge]

11. #GOTV to vote all Repug #Shithole's OUT

[marble falls]

13. Like this "shithole" ....

[turbinetree]

14. BY the way there Gaetz

did you not swear to protect and defend the Constitution?

Then why are trying to take down the constitution, by aiding and abetting treason and trying to shut down hearings on your "guy's and gals" act of conspiracy to commit treason and money laundering...........


FUCK YOU, your a POS...........................





November 2018 cannot get here fast enough