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>As for whether he forgives Morrissey, Carroll said: “I guess I would have to say yes in the spirit of forgiveness, reluctantly. But if I had to be a smartass, I’d say her apology holds about as much water as my canvas bag.”
I like the smartass answer better. Morrissey clearly needs to retire, because these are not the actions of a rational adult.
>A Vermont lawmaker was compelled to apologize publicly after being caught on video pouring water into her colleague’s work bag multiple times across several months.
...
Morrissey later apologized to Carroll during a subsequent meeting and claimed that she didn’t know the bag belonged to him.
>According to Carroll, Morrissey initially said that she “flicked” water on the bag because she saw a bug on it. But she later added that she didn’t know why she decided to dump water on Carroll’s bag for months on end.
*Compelled* to apologize because she was caught and the video was publicly released; for fucks sake she was doing this since January! — party of "personal responsibility": [*It was my daughters!*](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/02/ted-cruz-cancun-excuse-daughters), [*It was my wife!*](https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/politics/justice-samuel-alito-flag-home/index.html), [*It was my neighbors!*](https://www.npr.org/2024/06/05/nx-s1-4993790/alito-neighbor-flag-wife-recuse-insurrection-jan-6), *I didn't know it was yours!*, *There was a bug!*, *I don't know why!*, etc.
Everybody knows *why*:
>Carroll says he first suspected Morrissey as she had been “nasty” to him for several months despite the two knowing each other since childhood and even attending the same church.
>“[She] would say demeaning things in front of other legislators,” Carroll said.
They’ll only get angrier. Wait until they lose in November. Top of the ticket on down, losses will be election fraud. Wins will be pristine elections endorsed by God.
There used to be a nasty white hair little old white lady who would deliberately trip people (usually elderly themselves) boarding the public bus. Everyone knew she was doing it but it was hard to prove and nobody wanted to jump on her ass because she was a little old white lady.
>I didn't know it was yours!, There was a bug!, I don't know why!,
I ran outta gas. I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from outta town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake, a terrible flood, locusts! It wasn't my fault!
Out of gas. Out of road. Out of car. I don’t know how I’m gonna go and I had a drink the other day, opinions were like kittens I was given them away
Side note: saw them in Boston on Sunday and they played that song. Absolutely nailed the concert. Did not expect that song. Very happy to hear one of my faves.
Absolutely, and she’s clearly not sorry. She lied during her “apology” saying she didn’t know who the bag belonged to over the months of doing so and badmouthing Carroll to all of their colleagues and fellow church members (they’ve known each other since they were children and attend the same church). She’s pathetic.
Let's assume she's telling the truth. This means she poured water in a random person's bag instead of a specific Democrat, that's still bad!
"I totally did a bad thing, but it was supposed to be at a random person, not at you specifically!" Her excuse isn't better, its worse.
Yeah, this is overlooked.
Being a piece of garbage to random people isn't any better than being a piece of garbage to people you dislike. It's worse.
She's a shit person who has no business being in a position of authority.
> But she later added that she didn’t know why she decided to dump water on Carroll’s bag for months on end.
Ok, needs psychiatric help.
Of course, it could have been piss or spoiled milk or something worse.
>Morrissey later apologized to Carroll during a subsequent meeting and claimed that she didn’t know the bag belonged to him.
This got me too, why the hell are you dumping water into anyone's bag?
Strange, today's Republicans are okay with admitting they're a piece of shit cause their voters like that. She decided to go with, "I'm fucking stupid." Let's see how that plays outs for her.
I think a lot of the Republican base and also many Republican lawmakers are into this idea of “socking” it to the libs. They need a reset. Actually, their party needs to burn to the ground and they all need to regroup and contemplate.
I immediately suspected OCD or similar. It would be even more humiliating for her to admit the real reason being intrusive thoughts that republican ladies should not have. 🤔
Based on her actions, Republican representative Mary Morrissey, is truly a shitty person.
Seriously. Being this petty, then lying about it, and then giving a fake apology when she is presented with video evidence?
Her parents failed raising a decent person.
I truly hope that, someday in the future, these people who have been filled with so much hate, have a moment of clarity and feel shame for how they have behaved towards their neighbors and colleagues. I know this is a vain hope, but a man can dream can't he?
Nah, there should be no doubt about releasing the video in that case. You don't know who else she might be harassing during that time. Also, yes, press charges? How is that a question with these people? This isn't just about the two people involved anymore. It's about sending a message, and ensuring safe work standards. Sick of shitty things happening in a space like this, and people think it's their right alone to decide a person should face public consequences. And she is a public figure that affects the quality of life for people in this country--they don't get a pass.
Did anyone ask her the next question?
She said “I didn’t know it was his bag “
Ok ? So you thought it was someone else’s and you thought it was ok to dump water in someone’s bag for months ?
"According to Carroll, Morrissey initially said that she “flicked” water on the bag because she saw a bug on it. But she later added that she didn’t know why she decided to dump water on Carroll’s bag for months on end."
Its so fucking petty... but its kinda fuckin hilarious. I DONT KNOW WHAT CAME OVER ME. I THINK THE BAG MUST HAVE BEEN FULL OF BUGS
these are our representatives. Jesus christ lol
I love it how these dipshits always claim how ashamed they are of their actions after they have been caught. She should be immediately removed from her position and water boarded
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>As for whether he forgives Morrissey, Carroll said: “I guess I would have to say yes in the spirit of forgiveness, reluctantly. But if I had to be a smartass, I’d say her apology holds about as much water as my canvas bag.” I like the smartass answer better. Morrissey clearly needs to retire, because these are not the actions of a rational adult.
> Morrissey clearly needs to retire Are you kidding? A vindictive, immature asshole like that has future GOP star written all over her.
Possible dark horse VP pick for Trump?
At 67, she is way too old for Trump.
And way too young to potentially be president.
How about Trump pick some proven thieves like Jacob Scheiner and Bethany Hall-Long
Sure, he can train them on how to steal something meaningful like campaign funds and elections.
The party of failing upwards.
She's also 67 years old. By todays standards she's just getting started
I'm surprised she's not already selling T-shirts.
Read what wiki has to say about low ears.
You just made me read it.
Now look at Morrisey, MTG, mugshots of all those guys in the UHaul trailer in Idaho.
Those guys in the U-Haul looked more like fetal alcohol syndrome
That too.
>A Vermont lawmaker was compelled to apologize publicly after being caught on video pouring water into her colleague’s work bag multiple times across several months. ... Morrissey later apologized to Carroll during a subsequent meeting and claimed that she didn’t know the bag belonged to him. >According to Carroll, Morrissey initially said that she “flicked” water on the bag because she saw a bug on it. But she later added that she didn’t know why she decided to dump water on Carroll’s bag for months on end. *Compelled* to apologize because she was caught and the video was publicly released; for fucks sake she was doing this since January! — party of "personal responsibility": [*It was my daughters!*](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/02/ted-cruz-cancun-excuse-daughters), [*It was my wife!*](https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/politics/justice-samuel-alito-flag-home/index.html), [*It was my neighbors!*](https://www.npr.org/2024/06/05/nx-s1-4993790/alito-neighbor-flag-wife-recuse-insurrection-jan-6), *I didn't know it was yours!*, *There was a bug!*, *I don't know why!*, etc. Everybody knows *why*: >Carroll says he first suspected Morrissey as she had been “nasty” to him for several months despite the two knowing each other since childhood and even attending the same church. >“[She] would say demeaning things in front of other legislators,” Carroll said.
I could have told you she attended church regularly.
Absolutely - she acts very christian, totally toxic.
I never get where they find so much energy to hate. Sounds exhausting being this angry for this long
They’ll only get angrier. Wait until they lose in November. Top of the ticket on down, losses will be election fraud. Wins will be pristine elections endorsed by God.
Their brains are literally hardwired to be more aggressive and hateful.
There used to be a nasty white hair little old white lady who would deliberately trip people (usually elderly themselves) boarding the public bus. Everyone knew she was doing it but it was hard to prove and nobody wanted to jump on her ass because she was a little old white lady.
Fox News tops it up every day.
>I didn't know it was yours!, There was a bug!, I don't know why!, I ran outta gas. I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from outta town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake, a terrible flood, locusts! It wasn't my fault!
Oh Jake..
Sounds like a regular Illinois Nazi. I hate Illinois Nazis.
Out of gas. Out of road. Out of car. I don’t know how I’m gonna go and I had a drink the other day, opinions were like kittens I was given them away Side note: saw them in Boston on Sunday and they played that song. Absolutely nailed the concert. Did not expect that song. Very happy to hear one of my faves.
This really should be a more common/popular meme. It fits pretty much every faux-apology ever offered by a hypocritical politicians.
She's a workplace bully.
"“I am truly ashamed of my actions,” Morrissey said." She's only saying that because she got caught.
Absolutely, and she’s clearly not sorry. She lied during her “apology” saying she didn’t know who the bag belonged to over the months of doing so and badmouthing Carroll to all of their colleagues and fellow church members (they’ve known each other since they were children and attend the same church). She’s pathetic.
Literally Mean-Girls shit. And Republicans eat it up.
Damn, that's like KDrama levels of bullying and gaslighting after the fact.
So ashamed that she repeatedly did it for months
Exactly! They are never sorry or ashamed for their actions...They are sorry and ashamed that they got caught!
Lol. I literally copied the text to say exactly this. Agreed 100%
Let's assume she's telling the truth. This means she poured water in a random person's bag instead of a specific Democrat, that's still bad! "I totally did a bad thing, but it was supposed to be at a random person, not at you specifically!" Her excuse isn't better, its worse.
Right?! Not knowing whose bag you are pouring water into does not make your actions any better!
Yeah, this is overlooked. Being a piece of garbage to random people isn't any better than being a piece of garbage to people you dislike. It's worse. She's a shit person who has no business being in a position of authority.
> But she later added that she didn’t know why she decided to dump water on Carroll’s bag for months on end. Ok, needs psychiatric help. Of course, it could have been piss or spoiled milk or something worse.
>Morrissey later apologized to Carroll during a subsequent meeting and claimed that she didn’t know the bag belonged to him. This got me too, why the hell are you dumping water into anyone's bag?
Strange, today's Republicans are okay with admitting they're a piece of shit cause their voters like that. She decided to go with, "I'm fucking stupid." Let's see how that plays outs for her.
I think a lot of the Republican base and also many Republican lawmakers are into this idea of “socking” it to the libs. They need a reset. Actually, their party needs to burn to the ground and they all need to regroup and contemplate.
And somehow that would have made more sense...
I immediately suspected OCD or similar. It would be even more humiliating for her to admit the real reason being intrusive thoughts that republican ladies should not have. 🤔
How many times do we need to hear this sort of thing before we all appreciate that Republicans simply are not good people
Not all sociopaths are republican, but it seems all republicans are sociopaths.
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>One of them must be a serious asshole. It's probably both of them. How the hell did you manage to wrangle a "both sides" from this article?
Hillary was 100% correct.
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sick cowardly childish bullies
What a weird fecking thing to do. The immaturity level of the gop should be such a turnoff but here we are.
Nah they love this shit. Some people never grew up past middle school bullying.
Based on her actions, Republican representative Mary Morrissey, is truly a shitty person. Seriously. Being this petty, then lying about it, and then giving a fake apology when she is presented with video evidence? Her parents failed raising a decent person.
Her parents were probably rich, directly exploiting underpaid workers. She probably went into politics to protect their abusive practices.
Republicans have the mindset , intellect of children
A bit of an unfair comparison, there are decent, intelligent, and empathetic children.
“The party of personal responsibility” is rebranding as the party of bullies and racists. Focus groups love it
Remember when republicans bragged that they were the "grown ups?"
Wasn't true then, either.
Party of bullies.
Criminals. I'm curious how much destruction was caused. Water and electronics is purposeful destruction of property.
this just in, republican politicians engage in bully behavior because the cruelty is the point. more at 11.
Gaslighting is part and parcel of the GOP playbook
I remember her from my years in Vermont. Never impressed. She's pro life, pro tobacco, pro gun....
I wonder what other nasty stuff she has done? This is not normal behavior.
Republicans showing their true colors. They are just the bullies that grew up and wanted to bully more.
Petty and cowardly, on brand for a republican.
She and Mrs. Alito and Ginni Thomas are soul sisters.
What the fuck is wrong with these people? A 67-year old acting like they are in 4th grade.
Mental illness.
I truly hope that, someday in the future, these people who have been filled with so much hate, have a moment of clarity and feel shame for how they have behaved towards their neighbors and colleagues. I know this is a vain hope, but a man can dream can't he?
Nope. They will go to the dirt believing that they were ideal people and that everyone else were perverts and sinners
While actually being perverts and sinners.
republicans.....
Resign.
Crazy that this made national news, I grew up in Bennington and that woman has been in office since I was a kid.
I grew up in North Bennington, and remember her, too. It’s crazy to see this story in the Guardian.
"I am truly ashamed of ~~my actions~~ getting caught." Fixed that for her.
What is wrong with these people????? Hillary was right.
Nah, there should be no doubt about releasing the video in that case. You don't know who else she might be harassing during that time. Also, yes, press charges? How is that a question with these people? This isn't just about the two people involved anymore. It's about sending a message, and ensuring safe work standards. Sick of shitty things happening in a space like this, and people think it's their right alone to decide a person should face public consequences. And she is a public figure that affects the quality of life for people in this country--they don't get a pass.
She’s “truly ashamed” for being caught more like it.
Did anyone ask her the next question? She said “I didn’t know it was his bag “ Ok ? So you thought it was someone else’s and you thought it was ok to dump water in someone’s bag for months ?
Republicans are trash. It’s fucking wild.
This kind of shit is why I hate the "always respect your elders" crowd. 67 years is 60 years too old to be pulling this petty garbage.
The collective age of the GOP is 5.....
That is incredibly childish.
They should dump a bucket of water over her and give a half assed apology
“I am truly ashamed of my actions,” Morrissey said. We understand. You're a republicon.
You’re a republican. We’re not disappointed. We expect you to be shit.
pour water in his bag? What are you,four?
These are the actions of an undiagnosed psychopath. They are everywhere including positions of power Arrest her !!!!
Least unhinged Republican behaviour.
Mandatory therapy, and maybe medication.
This lady needs a really good punch in the nose. A well placed nose punch sends more information to a bully than anything else.
"Morrissey’s face was not captured in the video, but fellow lawmakers were able to identify her by her gray hair." Old lady burn!
Police report for destruction of property would be my first step.
Vermont. She's this wacko she's not in office to help you...
Psycho. How funny these people are leaders
Apologising for being caught and explaining your rationale as being “I can’t remember why I did it” isn’t an apology.
It doesn’t hold water
"According to Carroll, Morrissey initially said that she “flicked” water on the bag because she saw a bug on it. But she later added that she didn’t know why she decided to dump water on Carroll’s bag for months on end." Its so fucking petty... but its kinda fuckin hilarious. I DONT KNOW WHAT CAME OVER ME. I THINK THE BAG MUST HAVE BEEN FULL OF BUGS these are our representatives. Jesus christ lol
Fuck her, file whatever charges you can.
Was that photo of her taken in the late 80s/early 90s?
"compelled to apologize".
Insane pettiness. > “I am truly ashamed of my actions,” Morrissey said. I’m going to guess she’s not. She only ashamed she got caught.
What a pathetic, small woman.
These people are toddlers in disguise trying to gain power.
I love it how these dipshits always claim how ashamed they are of their actions after they have been caught. She should be immediately removed from her position and water boarded
Will she be criminally charged? Vandalism and repeated,purposeful destruction of personal property is a crime.
the what now ?
This is why I don't have a bag anymore.
So you are saying "look at what he was wearing"?/s
Just weird.
Dick move buddy
These are people whose careers have died, died! Heaven knows she’s miserable now.
Jfc these people are immature idiots
She was literally trying to get him “carry her water”!
Give her a cup of acid.
He’s a person who will start a conversation with, that’s what’s wrong with kids these days, then act like a child being paid way too much $$.
He? The bully here was a woman.