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sl8

(16,247 posts)
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 06:42 AM Jun 2024

A lawmaker was caught on tape dumping water into her colleague's bag.

https://vtdigger.org/2024/06/13/a-lawmaker-was-caught-on-tape-dumping-water-into-her-colleagues-bag-he-says-its-part-of-a-yearslong-pattern-of-bullying/

A lawmaker was caught on tape dumping water into her colleague’s bag. He says it’s part of a yearslong pattern of bullying.

Rep. Jim Carroll, D-Bennington, said his district-mate, Rep. Mary Morrissey, R-Bennington, has taunted him for years with verbal harassment.

By Sarah Mearhoff
June 13, 2024, 7:54 pm



A game camera set up by state Rep. Jim Carroll in a Statehouse corridor repeatedly caught fellow Bennington Rep. Mary Morrissey in the act of pouring water from a cup into his bag of personal belongings, from April 2024. Screenshot from a video Carroll released to media this week.

A Vermont lawmaker who has admitted to and apologized for repeatedly dumping water into a colleague’s bag at the Statehouse described her behavior as “out of character,” while the targeted legislator said the episode followed years of verbal taunting.

State Rep. Mary Morrissey, R-Bennington, was twice caught on video pouring water into the bag of her district-mate, Rep. Jim Carroll, D-Bennington, in April. Carroll has said his bag was soaked almost daily at certain points in the recently concluded legislative session.

Carroll, who recorded the incidents with a video camera after seeking the Capitol Police’s assistance in identifying the culprit, released the footage publicly on Tuesday after an account of the scheme was first published by Seven Days last week.



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A lawmaker was caught on tape dumping water into her colleague's bag. (Original Post) sl8 Jun 2024 OP
To quote the great 20th Century orator, statesman and philosopher, Bugs Bunny, 3Hotdogs Jun 2024 #1
How fucking immature can these people be? COL Mustard Jun 2024 #45
How childish Farmer-Rick Jun 2024 #2
How Republican. n/t Mister Ed Jun 2024 #21
I do n/t ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #31
Stuck at 13 years old maturity ashredux Jun 2024 #3
Vermont should know better than to... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #4
Billboards?!? GiqueCee Jun 2024 #10
She's a nut, but a duly elected nut. paleotn Jun 2024 #22
Why are you assuming I am suggesting an "authoritarian" state?... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #29
How do you " not let them in" if they're duly elected by their constituents? paleotn Jun 2024 #40
Hint: By not duly electing them. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #48
Sure, it's only water. I guess. jaxexpat Jun 2024 #5
I was thinking what if it wasn't water and more like urine??? a kennedy Jun 2024 #28
She didn't know what was in the totes. There could have been rsdsharp Jun 2024 #51
That's right. She didn't know anything about how her actions could affect anything or anyone. jaxexpat Jun 2024 #53
It's not "out of character" if she's doing doing it daily and after years of petty childish behavior. marble falls Jun 2024 #6
I think she meant it's out of character for her to be caught in character Major Nikon Jun 2024 #24
That's a privilege of the self privileged. marble falls Jun 2024 #25
No, the "R" next to her name has always been a dead give-away... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #30
IKR? She apologizes and claims it's "out of character"? sprinkleeninow Jun 2024 #64
magas are bullies mountain grammy Jun 2024 #7
It's no surprise... GiqueCee Jun 2024 #8
The shitty things people do, Woodwizard Jun 2024 #9
It isn't "people" that do shitty things... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #13
Really? Not all progressives are angels. Woodwizard Jun 2024 #46
Yeah, there are fake Dems in Congress too.... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #49
More details ... marble falls Jun 2024 #11
Thanks. nt sl8 Jun 2024 #12
Your stuff is always good. One of the few times I can add anything to it. marble falls Jun 2024 #15
Predictable MAGA behavior. mn9driver Jun 2024 #14
Repetition destroys the "out of character" lie. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2024 #16
Very much in character. paleotn Jun 2024 #23
Out of character? lonely bird Jun 2024 #17
Republicans, even pre-MAGA types, always known for dirty little secretive deals and doings bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #18
Avoid if seen on the street. KS Toronado Jun 2024 #19
Put her in the Hall of Shame. Joinfortmill Jun 2024 #33
Bring an umbrella. keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #43
busted. AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #20
Up Noth... Mopar151 Jun 2024 #26
You might want to double-check that... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #34
Who are those good, decent Republicans voting for in November? Orrex Jun 2024 #39
Joe Biden, no fear. Mopar151 Jun 2024 #54
Wow--they are indeed a rarity Orrex Jun 2024 #56
We have plenty of bad ones in NH Mopar151 Jun 2024 #60
Fucking Republican bully needs to retire immediately. (nt) Paladin Jun 2024 #27
The GOP is a bunch of bullies and thugs. To think this was once the party of Lincoln. Joinfortmill Jun 2024 #32
It was just the names of the parties that switched. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #35
The parties were way different back then. And much more diverse. paleotn Jun 2024 #38
Party of Lincoln keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #41
Official republican position - Lincoln was our nation's greatest leader keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #42
What a nut. paleotn Jun 2024 #36
He should get a restraining order against her. That will tick her off. Wonder Why Jun 2024 #37
I hope she gets prosecuted for that. It's vandalism at the very least. Martin68 Jun 2024 #44
Very much in character if you ask me Blue Owl Jun 2024 #47
yes Skittles Jun 2024 #62
Behavior of a psychopath wolfie001 Jun 2024 #50
That is mind blowingly stupid. Srkdqltr Jun 2024 #52
It's who they are orangecrush Jun 2024 #55
When I was 12, I would wish for a seam to break and Ilsa Jun 2024 #57
I can take this if it was a prank, where they prank each other ... aggiesal Jun 2024 #58
A REPUBLICAN lawmaker.... be more specific. live love laugh Jun 2024 #59
are they sure it is water? Skittles Jun 2024 #61
She should resign, and get help. Bluethroughu Jun 2024 #63
This incident is the only thing in her Wikipedia page IcyPeas Jun 2024 #65

COL Mustard

(6,911 posts)
45. How fucking immature can these people be?
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 10:49 AM
Jun 2024

Never mind, no one knows yet. And I'm afraid we'll find out.

Farmer-Rick

(11,453 posts)
2. How childish
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 07:08 AM
Jun 2024

She is a baby bully. What an immature thing to do

I can't believe people vote for these idiots.

paleotn

(19,283 posts)
22. She's a nut, but a duly elected nut.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 08:38 AM
Jun 2024

Are you suggesting a left leaning, authoritarian state?

In our system, it's called working to make sure they don't get reelected. That's fair, equitable and we don't have to like it.

Think. Again.

(18,278 posts)
29. Why are you assuming I am suggesting an "authoritarian" state?...
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 08:55 AM
Jun 2024

I clearly wrote that Vermont should know better than to allow rightwingers in. Yes, that clearly says I'm suggesting a left-leaning state, but adding your own fantasy about authoritarianism, which is purely rightwing by definition, to my clear statement is not appreciated.

paleotn

(19,283 posts)
40. How do you " not let them in" if they're duly elected by their constituents?
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 09:42 AM
Jun 2024
Vermont should know better than to......allow rightwingers in.


How would that even work short of authoritarian means? Even here in VT we're not homogeneous. We just greatly outnumber Republicans statewide, but there are a number of right leaning districts. Their reps don't get seated because their Repukes? We deport all Republicans from the state? How? Don't tempt me with that last one.

As for authoritarian being purely right wing by definition, ask Pol Pot, Chairman Mao and Vladimir Lenin about that. You can easily reach authoritarian traveling in either direction, left or right.

rsdsharp

(10,190 posts)
51. She didn't know what was in the totes. There could have been
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 02:02 PM
Jun 2024

important papers, expensive electronics or mechanical items such as a watch, any of which could be seriously damaged or ruined by water.

 

jaxexpat

(7,794 posts)
53. That's right. She didn't know anything about how her actions could affect anything or anyone.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 02:34 PM
Jun 2024

That's the nature of these people. They have no concept of the actual interaction and complexity of the world they live in. Their comprehension and appreciation of the planet begins and ends with their 5 senses*. They think anybody who has more than that is crazy, or worse, too educated.

* Obviously their sense of smell is off a bit, or they'd be able to discern that Trump's a fishy character.

marble falls

(62,286 posts)
6. It's not "out of character" if she's doing doing it daily and after years of petty childish behavior.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 07:18 AM
Jun 2024

Major Nikon

(36,911 posts)
24. I think she meant it's out of character for her to be caught in character
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 08:42 AM
Jun 2024

Anyone who does something like this is unquestionably a nasty person. She's just managed to make it this far without being exposed.

GiqueCee

(1,366 posts)
8. It's no surprise...
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 07:25 AM
Jun 2024

... that she's a Republican.
Bennington's in the southwest corner of the state. I live in central Vermont. I know both our reps and our senator. They still have a sense of decorum and of common courtesy. Morrissey obviously has neither.
Bennington is not well represented by such a malicious person. Kick her to the curb, Bennington. You, and the rest of Vermont, deserve better.

Woodwizard

(1,010 posts)
9. The shitty things people do,
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 07:27 AM
Jun 2024

When they think no one is watching shows their true character, she probably pulls a lot of passive aggressive crap beyond just the water.

Woodwizard

(1,010 posts)
46. Really? Not all progressives are angels.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 10:55 AM
Jun 2024

I have a few in my family that vote Dem but are just toxic to be around and are very selfish.

marble falls

(62,286 posts)
11. More details ...
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 07:35 AM
Jun 2024

" Once Carroll had the goods on Morrissey, he shared them with Poleway, Krowinski and others. The speaker confronted Morrissey about it, and she initially denied responsibility, Carroll said. In a follow-up meeting with Krowinski, Morrissey apologized to him, he said.

"It was a very uncomfortable meeting," Carroll recalled. He referred questions about her motives to her.

In a prepared statement, Morrissey on Tuesday said she was sorry but did not explain her actions. "

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/lawmaker-offers-an-apology-but-no-explanation-for-soaking-a-rivals-stuff-41122437

paleotn

(19,283 posts)
23. Very much in character.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 08:39 AM
Jun 2024

To be honest, at this point I don't see how any decent human could put an R after their name.

bucolic_frolic

(47,129 posts)
18. Republicans, even pre-MAGA types, always known for dirty little secretive deals and doings
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 08:07 AM
Jun 2024

To them it's not fun if you can't get hunk on someone by doing something behind their backs, that leaves them scratching their heads, wondering how afraid they should be.

"DROWN THE LIBS!!"

Mopar151

(10,183 posts)
26. Up Noth...
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 08:46 AM
Jun 2024

We have some good, decent, Republicans. Who are, increasingly, drowning in the flood of shittiness which has festered since The Red Scare.

Orrex

(64,153 posts)
39. Who are those good, decent Republicans voting for in November?
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 09:37 AM
Jun 2024

If it's Trump, then they're not good or decent.

Mopar151

(10,183 posts)
54. Joe Biden, no fear.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 06:43 PM
Jun 2024

And it's maybe 5 out of 100 Repugnicants that will even admit to having impure thoughts about Dear Leader.

Orrex

(64,153 posts)
56. Wow--they are indeed a rarity
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 08:54 PM
Jun 2024

Literally every Republican I meet, who almost seems able to see the light, will end their momentary introspection with "but I'll still vote for him."

paleotn

(19,283 posts)
38. The parties were way different back then. And much more diverse.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 09:21 AM
Jun 2024

Still, it's hard to see how we got here. Republicans are now the party of overt fascism. Even conservative, Blair faction Republicans are spinning in their graves.

keithbvadu2

(40,224 posts)
42. Official republican position - Lincoln was our nation's greatest leader
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 09:59 AM
Jun 2024

Official republican position - Lincoln was our nation's greatest leader

Thank God republicans won that war back in the 1860s.

This is the official position of today's republicans.
From the 2004 GOP Platform. They have not changed it.

"One hundred and fifty years ago, Americans who had gathered to protest the expansion of slavery gave birth to a political Party that would save the Union - the Republican Party.

In 1860, Abraham Lincoln of Illinois carried the Republican banner in the Presidential election and was elected the Party's first President. He became our nation's greatest leader … and one of our Party's greatest heroes. "

paleotn

(19,283 posts)
36. What a nut.
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 09:09 AM
Jun 2024

The problem is we have way too many House Reps in VT. 150 in a state with only 647K people. In NC, it's 120 for 10.7 MILLION. Sorry, Vermont, but that opens the door wide for way too many nutters. The complaints I hear are the legislature doesn't get nearly enough done. Well, with that many cats to herd, how the hell could they get anything done? They're too busy with middle school pranks. I'm also told I'm transplant so shut up. Alright. Alright. But remember where you heard that from.

Don't even get me started on VT citizens directly voting each year for their local school system budgets. You can imagine the disasters THAT'S causing. Elect people who know what to do or who can appoint those who know what to do. If you don't like what they do, "unelect" them next time. Ugh. Alright....I'm shutting up. Damn transplant.

Ilsa

(62,251 posts)
57. When I was 12, I would wish for a seam to break and
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 09:03 PM
Jun 2024

splash her shoes with green dye and cat piss next time she does it.

But that was when I was 12 years old.

aggiesal

(9,481 posts)
58. I can take this if it was a prank, where they prank each other ...
Sun Jun 16, 2024, 09:08 PM
Jun 2024

from time to time.
But this was vindictive.
“out of character,” my @$$.

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