Post by robeiae on Oct 30, 2017 8:10:25 GMT -5
An Ulster County (NY) legislator got pulled over for speeding, 43 in a 30. The officer--polite and professional throughout--actually tries to cut her some slack at one point, but she's just so insanely stupid, she ends up with a speeding ticket and now looks like an utter fool, only days before her election. Watch:
She name-drops, claims poverty (in her late-model Prius), argues that she's being singled out, fakes a panic attack, claims she has PTSD, cries incessantly, badgers the officer, and so forth. The creme-de-la-creme (for me) starts at 15:45, when the declares "I don't feel safe anymore. I don't feel safe here. I don't feel safe around you." Uh-huh.
Since the video came out, she has apologized: hudsonvalleyone.com/2017/10/27/county-legislator-apologizes-for-behavior-at-traffic-stop-shown-in-video/
I'm guessing that any time spent around her qualifies as a "difficult time."
And in case there was any question about her politics:
All that said, here's another thing: this traffic stop occurred in May. It was released about a week before the election because of a request filed under the Freedom of Information Law. Obviously, this is not going to help her re-election chances (or maybe it will; these days, who can say). Her attorney tried to block the release, but failed. Now I agree with that. If Fred from down the road can have his embarrassing arrest video released, than so can someone who is a public official or who is running for public office, damn the timetable. Thoughts on that aspect?
She name-drops, claims poverty (in her late-model Prius), argues that she's being singled out, fakes a panic attack, claims she has PTSD, cries incessantly, badgers the officer, and so forth. The creme-de-la-creme (for me) starts at 15:45, when the declares "I don't feel safe anymore. I don't feel safe here. I don't feel safe around you." Uh-huh.
Since the video came out, she has apologized: hudsonvalleyone.com/2017/10/27/county-legislator-apologizes-for-behavior-at-traffic-stop-shown-in-video/
“The video released earlier this week of my Town of Ulster traffic stop captured a tough moment for me,” stated Berky. “Like so many working families, I too face tough times and stressful situations. As a professional, a public servant and a mother, I know my interaction with Police Officer Gary Short was unacceptable. I want to apologize to Officer Short and thank him for his patience and professionalism with me during a very difficult time.”
And in case there was any question about her politics:
A joint statement of support for Berky was also released today by Joseph Donaldson, chairman of the Kingston Democratic Committee; Phil Leber, regional political director of the Working Families Party; Callie Jayne, lead organizer of Citizen Action of the Hudson Valley; and Hector Rodriguez, Democratic leader of the Ulster County Legislature.
“Jennifer has been a dedicated public servant for decades and an important progressive voice on the Ulster County Legislature. We stand united in supporting her re-election as the legislator of District 7. We know she is a knowledgeable city planner, environmental advocate, and steadfast champion of human rights– her many strengths serve her well in her her position as a legislator, including her ability to reflect and learn from her experiences…We would like to thank Officer Short for his professionalism and patience in a difficult situation.”
“Jennifer has been a dedicated public servant for decades and an important progressive voice on the Ulster County Legislature. We stand united in supporting her re-election as the legislator of District 7. We know she is a knowledgeable city planner, environmental advocate, and steadfast champion of human rights– her many strengths serve her well in her her position as a legislator, including her ability to reflect and learn from her experiences…We would like to thank Officer Short for his professionalism and patience in a difficult situation.”
All that said, here's another thing: this traffic stop occurred in May. It was released about a week before the election because of a request filed under the Freedom of Information Law. Obviously, this is not going to help her re-election chances (or maybe it will; these days, who can say). Her attorney tried to block the release, but failed. Now I agree with that. If Fred from down the road can have his embarrassing arrest video released, than so can someone who is a public official or who is running for public office, damn the timetable. Thoughts on that aspect?
