On Tuesday night, a student at University of Colorado Denver was arrested by Secret Service for trying to throw glitter at Mitt Romney. Now sources are telling Colorado Peak Politics that the "glitter bomber" worked for the Colorado state Senate Democrats. This session.
The student in question, Peter Smith, faces up to 6 months in prison for "creating a disturbance, throwing a missile and an unlawful act on school property," according to Denver Police spokesman Sonny Jackson.
Our sources are saying he was fired by the Senate Democrats either yesterday or today.
Glitter bombing has become a tool of liberal gay rights activists who somehow in their deluded minds think that throwing glitter at politicians will change their views on gay marriage.
Just as Occupy Denver thought defecating on public property would reduce income inequality, liberal activists seem to think drawing unflattering attention to themselves will do something other than just embarrass themselves.
What is already a stupid and counterproductive act — throwing glitter, really? — becomes much more serious when it is used with a Secret Service protectee. As Roger Simon of Politico has said, the Secret Service has no way of knowing if the substance is glitter or anthrax.
In a video captured by The Denver Post, you can see Mitt Romney moving swiftly out of the way, avoiding the glitter, while the "glitter bomber/Senate Democrat aide" is forcibly ejected from the room by Secret Service.
Senate President Brandon Shaffer — call your office. You have a public apology to make for your staff.
When was he hired? When was he fired? Did Smith ever mention at work that he intended on attacking Romney at his event? The Senate Democrats have some serious questions to answer and the press needs to ask them.
Peter Smith has said he doesn’t regret his act.
Brandon Shaffer, do you regret hiring him?
(Photo Credit: JeremyJojola.com)
UPDATE: Peter Smith tells The Denver Post that he “decided to do it at the last minute.” So he just happens to be chilling at a Romney event with a glitter bomb and said, ah, what the hell?
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UPDATE 2: A reader emails to ask if it’s policy that Senate Democrat aides must carry glitter at all times.
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UPDATE 3: Shades of Ariel Attack? In 2009, a liberal activist who went by the nickname “Ariel Attack” smashed the windows at the Colorado Democrat Party HQ in an effort to discredit conservatives.
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UPDATE 4: The Associated Press confirms he was fired today.
Let me sum this guy up in just one word: SCHMUCK!!!
Seriously, glitter is small sharp pieces; and you’re throwing this in people’s eyes because what? You think it’s cute and fun?
“Peter Smith has said he doesn’t regret his act.”
Trying to blind someone who disagrees with you? Yeah, that’s the liberal tolerance I’ve come to know and love… Who could regret that?
…I guess sneaking in throw pillows would be impossible.
First offense and a misdemeanor. But he is going to find, while many on the left cheered his actions, he will be bad publicity for any future employers. Good luck with getting a meaningful job with anyone who values responsibility kid!
No.
A few fringe-types will cheer, but most left wingers jeer.
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That really looks more like a cheer than a jeer to me anyways.
and not me in particular. But no, that’s not a cheer for the glitter bomber, just a laugh at Mittens.
as a result of the attack is not the same as cheering the attack? Sounds like you want to enjoy the results while claiming you don’t agree with the means. You want to have the cake with that icing and eat it too.
I feel neutrally about it. Glitter doesn’t hurt anyone, no matter what histrionics you might read about “small sharp pieces are” (seriously, preschoolers use glitter all the time – you think any school would risk the lawsuit if it were the tiniest bit dangerous?), it’s an “assault” only in the strict legal sense, but not in any realistic sense.
I don’t cheer it because there isn’t much point to it, other than pissing R-money (or whoever else) off, knocking them off their game a bit. I don’t condemn it because no physical harm can come of it I DO laugh at it because seeing that phony show any real emotion amuses me.
Now, I know you value order and proper behavior over all, so I don’t expect you to agree, but maybe YOU can tell me why I should condemn it in light of this? How I could possibly be wrong in my opinion?
Cosmetic glitter, or glitter powder won’t harm your eyes.
Craft glitter often does contain small pieces of metal or glass… and although this may be a shocking revelation; having small glass shards thrown into your eyes isn’t good for them.
What kind of glitter did he use here? Was it safe for the eyes? Or was it cheap common craft glitter that could cause eye damage?
I wonder if he “decided to do it at the last minute” and also made sure to go purchase the proper kind of glitter for this.
But you feel safe that all glitter can’t harm anyone… how could glass shards hurt your eyes, right?
In today’s litigious world, anything even slightly harmful isn’t allowed anywhere near children.
I do believe it wouldn’t be pleasant to get glitter in your eyes. But that’s a long way from being “harmful.” It would have to be damaging.
So, if you know something about how much worse it is to get glitter in your eyes than, say, play sand, or blowing dirt, or the like, show it. Otherwise, you’re manufacturing a false concern.
He looks so bright eyed and optimistic in the photo. I wonder if he’ll look so cheerful after half a year in prison.