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Joe Cool

(1,013 posts)
Thu Jan 12, 2023, 07:33 AM Jan 2023

New Billboard On Route 422 Causing Controversy

https://butlerradio.com/new-billboard-on-route-422-causing-controversey/

A new billboard in Summit Township is getting attention for displaying messages that some in the community are calling divisive.

The billboard was put up in the last week at the intersection of Route 422 and Bonniebrook Road.

One message says that the “FBI is corrupt and dangerous. The Gestapo” with a picture of a swastika. Another display says “Stop teaching critical racist theory to our kids.”


The owner of this sign attended the rally on 1/6 but it's not publicly known if he went to the Capitol. Just the fact that he went to DC on 1/6 should tell you everything you need to know about him.
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New Billboard On Route 422 Causing Controversy (Original Post) Joe Cool Jan 2023 OP
"Critical Racist Theory" Get Me Outta Here Jan 2023 #1
The owner has had Back the Blue on his original signs Joe Cool Jan 2023 #2
Is this one near his house? GreenWave Jan 2023 #3
Was this also in Pa.? 3Hotdogs Jan 2023 #4
+1 appalachiablue Jan 2023 #8
Is this the guy who has a Trump statue? I haven't been livetohike Jan 2023 #5
As a former resident... Wuddles440 Jan 2023 #6
I drove by it the other day...... MyOwnPeace Jan 2023 #7
He was interviewed by the Butler Eagle about the sign. Joe Cool Jan 2023 #9
Also covered in the 'Trib' - the Mellon rag MyOwnPeace Jan 2023 #10
 
1. "Critical Racist Theory"
Thu Jan 12, 2023, 07:44 AM
Jan 2023

Last edited Thu Jan 12, 2023, 02:06 PM - Edit history (2)

Critical Racist Theory: The theory that they are a just a bunch of whiny-ass racists?

Joe Cool

(1,013 posts)
2. The owner has had Back the Blue on his original signs
Thu Jan 12, 2023, 07:53 AM
Jan 2023

Yet he has signs that say the FBI are Nazis and the US Capitol police got what they deserved on 1/6. The dude is pretty much a moron who is brainwashed by right wing entertainment.

Wuddles440

(1,407 posts)
6. As a former resident...
Thu Jan 12, 2023, 09:02 AM
Jan 2023

of Butler County (Sarver, Mars, and Cranberry Township) this is not surprising or the least bit shocking. Butler County is represented by the reich wing hack/election denier, Mike Kelly and home to a white nationalist party among other hate groups. Until recently, it also had one of biggest POS, Daryl Metcalfe (Cranberry Township), serving in the PA legislature. Having endured the unfortunate experience of attending high school (Freeport) in this inbred area, I can attest that the vile creatures residing there are some of the most racist zealots not only in PA, but the US.

MyOwnPeace

(17,275 posts)
7. I drove by it the other day......
Thu Jan 12, 2023, 09:05 AM
Jan 2023

it's in Butler County, a 'stronghold' for Trumpsters and RW idiots!
Plenty of 'inflaming' pics:
One showed the pic of the police chief recently murdered by a suspect they were chasing. The chief - white. The suspect - black.

Clearly the sign is intended to inflame viewers......

Joe Cool

(1,013 posts)
9. He was interviewed by the Butler Eagle about the sign.
Fri Jan 13, 2023, 09:22 AM
Jan 2023

In the interview, he claimed God wanted him to spend $150k on a billboard. The man is clearly delusional and brainwashed by right wing angertainment.

MyOwnPeace

(17,275 posts)
10. Also covered in the 'Trib' - the Mellon rag
Fri Jan 13, 2023, 10:15 AM
Jan 2023

out of Greensburg - but a rather 'fair' article considering.....

And yes, he IS delusional - talks about how the 2020 election was stolen from IQ45!!!!

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