Milwaukee Mayor Beaten with Pipe!

Aramike · 08-17-09, 02:00 AM

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/53347442.html

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It started with an urgent plea for help late Saturday night as he walked to his car after a State Fair outing with his family.
And it ended with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett lying in a pool of blood with a broken hand after he rushed to confront a pipe-wielding suspect officials described as a "vicious thug."

All I can say is, I'm super proud of this guy and wish him a speedy recovery!

As an aside, I have to say that, he's a Democrat but one of the most practice-what-you-preach fellows I can remember in politics. While I don't always agree with his policies, I was incredibly happy when he fought to overturn the ultra-liberal mandatory sick pay referrendum passed here last year.

Also, I find nothing more telling about this guy's character is that, this attack occurred after he left the WI State Fair with his family, and he did not have ANY security detail with him, although he's entitled to one at his option. But, he generally does not travel with them on his personal time because the money comes from taxpayers. Frankly, I think he should (visible public officials need protection) and probably will for now on, but it was a nice gesture.

Here's to a speedy recovery, Mr. Mayor!

Freiwillige · 08-17-09, 05:34 AM

Wow my GF is in West Allis and even went to the fair with her family 2 days ago. She will be home in AZ tonight!

Letum · 08-17-09, 05:40 AM

At least he wasn't shot with a pipe.

Castout · 08-17-09, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Letum

At least he wasn't shot with a pipe.

You mean impaled?

Letum · 08-17-09, 06:39 AM

No, shot.

August · 08-17-09, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Letum

No, shot.

You feel better that he had his brains bashed in?

Aramike · 08-17-09, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Freiwillige

Wow my GF is in West Allis and even went to the fair with her family 2 days ago. She will be home in AZ tonight!

I grew up in West Allis. And it's no lie ... there are 2 faces to the city. There's West Allis, and then there's what people call Dirty Stallis.

08-17-09, 02:56 PM

Bah a real mayor would of took his own pipe and sword fought the guy, but then again this is Wisconsin, we are known for our dairy products not our sword fighting Mayors. :rotfl:

LobsterBoy · 08-17-09, 11:45 PM

Wouldn't it be an interesting twist if it were a corncob pipe?

Castout · 08-18-09, 12:33 AM

There are no accidents

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Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Wow my GF is in West Allis and even went to the fair with her family 2 days ago. She will be home in AZ tonight!

08-17-09, 02:56 PM	#8
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Bah a real mayor would of took his own pipe and sword fought the guy, but then again this is Wisconsin, we are known for our dairy products not our sword fighting Mayors. :rotfl:

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