Residents express fear after sheriff says 'write down all the addresses' of Harris supporters

[G_j]

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Ohio,

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski seemed to encourage his friends and supporters to write down the addresses of people with Democratic yard signs, sparking accusations of voter intimidation.

In identical posts to his personal and public Facebook accounts on Sept. 13, Zuchowski wrote what he claims to tell people who ask him what will happen if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential election. Using dehumanizing language, he says he tells them to record the addresses of people with Harris yard signs in order to house immigrants with them.

“When people ask me…What’s gonna happen if the Flip – Flopping, Laughing Hyena Wins?? I say…write down all the addresses of the people who had her signs in their yards! Sooo…when the Illegal human “Locust” (which she supports!) Need places to live…We’ll already have the addresses of the their New families…who supported their arrival!” the posts stated, along with accompanying pictures of a television tuned to Fox News.

In the comments under the post on his personal Facebook page, one supporter replied with the name and street of someone with a Harris sign. “I’ll add that name to the list,” another replied. Someone else commented, “Making a list and checking it twice.”

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[Blue_Roses]

1. WTF?

This man is bat-shit crazy. The FBI needs to pay him a visit.

[Rebl2]

43. Absolutely!

[Skittles]

2. it is worse than bullying

this is GESTAPO tactics

[Blue_Roses]

3. Yes, it is...

and it's scarey ...

Is this in Ohio? Didn't see a state named, just the county. Maybe I missed it

[Skittles]

4. yes it is Ohio

I don't know WTF has happened to Ohio, it's as red as any southern state now

[Blue_Roses]

6. These "good ol' boys" mentality

has been passed down to the next generation. It's a terrible way to break the cycle of this abuse--and it is abuse. Same here in Texas.

[Skittles]

9. oh I know it well

been in Texas for almost half a century

[Blue_Roses]

10. I was born and raised

in Louisiana and always said I would NEVER move to Texas, yet here I am 🙄

[BadgerKid]

5. Portage County, Ohio

[Blue_Roses]

7. Thank'you!

n/t

[niyad]

25. Portage County, Ohio. Home, incidentally, of Kent State.

[muriel_volestrangler]

8. From the British sitcom "Dad's Army" over 50 years ago

In WW2, the volunteer Home Guard (too young or old for full military service) have the job of guarding a U-Boat crew:

[atreides1]

52. GESTAPO tactis

That's why various FoP's across the country are endorsing Trump...they want to be the new American Gestapo! Many law enforcement officers are all about authority without question...they want power and they want the ability to arrest people in order to make an example.

American law enforcement, for the most part, wants to have the powers of the Gestapo and the Allegemeine SS!

[tetedur]

11. If the government can't force the citizens to quarter troops in peacetime

what law is going to give this asshole the right to force people to quarter complete strangers in their homes?

It is so sad that the highest ranking LAW officer in this area is so screwed up. And they voted this guy in power? Sheesh!

[IronLionZion]

22. Funnily enough 3rd amendment came into play when we had lots of National Guard troops here in DC

to protect the Biden inauguration. But it was hotels and similar places instead of private homes.

[duncang]

12. So he wants to dox democrats.

[G_j]

13. indeed

Another expressed concern for her parents: “My parents are elderly and have been very politically active Democrats. I am afraid for them now. I don’t want to scare them or suggest they take down their signs, but I am sick to my stomach with worry.”

Others drew parallels between Zuchowski’s reference to people as “locusts” and racist rhetoric that took place during genocides in Germany and Rwanda.

[werdna]

14. As I posted to other reports of this yahoo -

Vote for Jon Barber

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=19467260

[Mr. Mustard 2023]

15. I recommend we be quiet...

...and do not put out yard signs, bumper stickers etc. Leave them guessing, unsure who's their "enemies".

In crowds, or volunteering etc, of course we can be vocal, but other than that - keep our heads down and say nothing.

Don't give them targets, and as I said, leave them guessing.

Subterfuge is an accepted, tried and true part of war and we're at war with Nazi KKK religiously insane MAGA weirdos.

We're fighting a patriarchy, the Christian Industrial Complex and sociopathic narcissists Trump & Vance.

Take your signs down. Avoid conversations best you can and put in the work you wish to do invisibly and quietly.

Don't give them targets.

[murielm99]

16. Absolutely not!

I will not be intimidated. I have yard signs and bumper stickers in a red county. I am a Democrat, loud and proud.

[Mr. Mustard 2023]

47. I Sincerely Respect Your...

...position and actions. You obviously know what you're doing, and getting in their faces is tactical too. As long as you are prepared for possible attacks, you are great and I thank you.

I sincerely thank you for your bravery and choice to care about more than yourself in this world. Please be prepared and realize there are more than one way to fight.

I still recommend we go as silent as possible however.

[PortTack]

21. Agree...they can't fight or intimidate what they can't see...doesn't mean it's not there.

[niyad]

24. I well understand your thinking on this, but FUCKING HELL NO!!! I have

been a loud, proud, annoying, irritating, "good trouble" radical feminist activist my whole damned life. I have gotten death threats, been endlessly surveilled, harassed. A bunch of whiny, angry, nazi thugs are NOT going to shut me up now in my very cranky, furious, outraged old age.

[CrispyQ]

32. Seriously? That sounds so much like the BS women have been told since . . . forever.

People should make safe decisions based on their own situation but if the risk is acceptable it's time to speak out.

[Mr. Mustard 2023]

48. Putting a target on our backs...

...is not always the best way to fight, but okay I hear all of you. I also thank all of you a million times for your courage and strength.

I am of the mind to let them guess, to keep them unaware as much as possible where it is harder for them to make lists, intimidate etc. However, I know the value of your tactics too. Be strong and careful, we need you able to vote.

Best wishes to everyone and thank you all again.

We MUST defeat these cruel weird MAGA dicks.

[orangecrush]

34. Welcome to DU

And no.

I don't shut up for Nazis.

[Gore1FL]

38. I'm going the John Hancock approach.

I have Harris/Walz, Kunce, Quade, and a Bell sign in my yard.

[Hope22]

39. And then they can say she couldn't possibly have won.

Not a sign or postcard, not even a bumper sticker! It’s rigged! No thank you.

[Snoopy 7]

46. That's what they want

If only the republican signs are seen then they will seem a republican stronghold. Also, if only republican signs are seen then they can scream STOLEN ELECTIONS because we are a ''republican stronghold''. The day we are unable/fear to put up our signs are the day when the CORRUPT republican party wins...

[Mr. Mustard 2023]

49. They're going to say that anyway...

...but okay. You do you and thank you!

A million times I say thank you for your bravery and caring about more than yourself.

Harris/Walz 2024

[Elessar Zappa]

50. No way!

My signs are staying up. I’m too old to be intimidated by those bastards.

[Kid Berwyn]

17. I'd put out the biggest sign I can.

There is no way that I would cede my rights to a sheriff, MAGA, NAZI or nutjob.

Hey, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski: FUCK YOU!

[ScratchCat]

18. The Governor needs to suspend/remove him

This is a clear case where public trust has been violated and he has made public comments about violating people's rights. There is no excuse for the Governor not to act here.

[onenote]

55. The Governor does not have that power. The Sheriff is an elected official

He can be voted out this November. Or a judicial proceeding could be held to determine if he's engaged in disqualifying conduct, although such proceeding would take much longer to complete than simply voting him out.

[haele]

19. Vote him out

He's a bully. He will turn on anyone who isn't a sniveling synchophant who will lick his boots and whine "give me some more".

He's not a sheriff, he's a mediocre coward who has to beat down everyone around him to feel important.
Law and Order, my ass.

Haele

[Bookreadingliberal53]

20. I bet any money he took part in January 6th nt

[niyad]

23. But. . but. . .according to some, it is perfectly okay, because ALL that scum

is doing is gathering addresses for housing immigrants. Perfectlyokay. Nothing to see here. .Move along.

Does anybody know if this sick fuck is one of those asshole "constitutional" sheriffs???

[Silent Type]

26. Taken in context, it's an old white wing trope-- If you support refugees/immigrants, let them live in your house.

Still disgusting.

[CrispyQ]

28. Then if you don't support immigrants you don't get to buy anything from the produce department,

or get your room cleaned & sheets changed at the hotel, or get your house re-roofed after a hail storm, or hire anyone to work at your restaurant. They are such one-dimensional thinkers. Well, those that think, anyway.

[geardaddy]

30. Or deny your ancestors' existence.

[DBoon]

53. not all immigrants are low paid service workers

Our taxes are done by an immigrant, for example.

Imagine utilities, financial services, etc shutting down because some essential position was an immigrant.

[CrispyQ]

27. Isn't this something the DOJ should investigate? Or the FBI? -nt

[MustLoveBeagles]

29. Facebook should remove that post

And the sheriff should be fired/removed.

[NameAlreadyTaken]

31. Send him the addresses of Trump supporters.

[Emile]

51. +4

[Bengus81]

33. Hmmm...wonder why I canceled my Facebook account three years ago?

I remember now...asshats like this clown and Trump.

[Talitha]

35. Ok, so they're threatening to "house immigrants" in the homes of Harris supporters.

How, exactly do they intend to enforce this?

Damn, these people are dumber than a bucket of crap.

[Bluejeans]

36. Probably a voting rights act violation "under color of law"

52 U.S.C. 10101 - Voting Rights

(b) Intimidation, threats, or coercion
No person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, shall intimidate, threaten, coerce, or attempt to intimidate, threaten, or coerce any other person for the purpose of interfering with the right of such other person to vote or to vote as he may choose, or of causing such other person to vote for, or not to vote for, any candidate for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the Senate, or Member of the House of Representatives, Delegates or Commissioners from the Territories or possessions, at any general, special, or primary election held solely or in part for the purpose of selecting or electing any such candidate.

[G_j]

42. very clearly

it is

[alarimer]

37. I would not have a yard sign or bumper sticker in any very red place

I don't even here. My neighborhood is fairly mixed but I'm still not taking the chance.

I spend a lot of time on the Eastern Shore of MD and there are mostly Trump signs (with the possible exvception of Oxford and some other towns like it). Seeing all the Trump signs would certainly have a chilling effect on any possible Dem voters.

So many Republicans or conservatives behave like Nazis.

[Scalded Nun]

40. Since nothing will be done about this asshole,

I think all the Dems in the area should write down as many GOP addresses they can and submit the whole shitload.

If anything comes back just say 'Well, they must have seen me writing down their address and removed the sign(s).'

Fuck these assholes.

[Hekate]

44. What is this -- the Stasi?

[stollen]

45. The Stasi did something like this

The Stasi depended on neighbors to report on neighbors for the slightest offense, like, keeping to one's self. That neighbor would then be investigated and sent to camps.

The citizens were so eager to spy on each other that cities often did not require a large number of Stasi in any one place.

It's pathetic Americans know so little about world history. Some of them are ignorant as shit.

[mucholderthandirt]

54. Save them the trouble and send in a picture of your house with the address. Include your yard signs.

Add a note that as a concerned citizen, you're afraid someone will be hurt, or get lost, stumbling around in the dark in their hoods, looking for your house. You certainly don't want that to happen, you care about your fellow citizens!

Send it to any news outlet you can get the address to. Make sure everyone knows how wonderful you are, trying to help out the sheriff's department in their totally illegal actions.