A former Mississippi political candidate is facing criminal charges after a bedazzled statue of Baphomet, a figure associated with the Satanic Temple, was discovered decapitated at the Iowa State Capitol.
Michael Cassidy, 35, a former U.S. Navy pilot, told Fox News that he saw the controversy surrounding the display, which was heavily criticized by Republican politicians like Ron DeSantis, and drove to the Iowa Capitol to see it for himself. He said it hit a “nerve” and went on to destroy it.
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According to an archived version of his campaign website, Cassidy pushed for a 10-year prison sentence for anyone who destroys a statue in his own state.
Don’t you just love political candidates that don’t believe in the first amendment, probably not a fan of the 19th or 13th either.
And technically he fought for the freedom he is now trying to suppress.
I love how these right wing “Christians” have such a selective definition of “freedom”. Thankfully the Satanic Temple keeps shining a spotlight on their hypocrisy.
What about the 21st?
But you don’t understand, he’s all about respecting the establishment of religion but this wasn’t a religion.
I can’t tell if this comment is missing a /s or not.
Well Bob, I can’t say I ever miss the /s.
Well, considering that you got the name wrong, your comment doesn’t instill a whole lot of confidence of accuracy.
It is a mangled Office Space quote.
Ah, ok. Loved that movie, but didn’t recognize the quote.
I was going to originally go with “And don’t call me Shirley”, but I thought that might be too esoteric to be recognized in the context of the comment.
I like the word esoteric.
It makes the soles of my feet tingle.
I have to admit, I got a chuckle out of that.