Pennsylvania authorities have arrested a 33-year-old Philadelphia native for making a Youtube video that threatening the lives of U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor and his Virginia family.
According to reports coming out of Philadelphia Norman Leboon referred to himself as the "son of god enoch" in a video assailing Cantor, the House Republican whip - the second most powerful position in the House GOP leadership. Cantor has been a staunch and outspoken critic of the health care reform efforts pushed by President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Here's a snippet from the Philly Inquirer: (The video has already been pulled down, but it's important to remember for context that Cantor is Jewish.)
According to the affidavit, Leboon allegedly said in the video: "Remember Eric . . . our judgment time, the final Yom Kippur has been given. You are a liar, you're a Lucifer, you're a pig, a greedy [expletive] pig. You're an abomination. You receive my bullets in your office. Remember they will be placed in your heads. You and your children are Lucifer's abominations."
In Richmond last week a stray bullet hit the building where Cantor has on office. Richmond police said it was a stray bullet that was fired directly into the air.
But the threats from Leboon represent another ugly turn in the health care debate that has stirred passions on both sides of the fight. Investigators are still looking into the cut propane gas line found behind the home of U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello'sbrother's home - after the address was posted online by tea party activists.
He is just fanning the flames. Wuss.
Posted by: Dick Cheney | Monday, March 29, 2010 at 07:29 PM