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Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle (D) was captured on video drunk and arguing with customers and employees at a bar in Montgomery County.
Boyle was the founder of Gaul & Co. in Rockledge, Pennsylvania. He was reportedly kicked out of Malt House, but ended up having a literal “Do you know who I am” with staff late last week? This wasn't the case before I used the card.
“I can end these standards by the way. I can end these standards if I want to,” the Democrat is heard yelling. “But you’re all fucking bastards.”
But it's not nearly over, as Democrats are heard making more threats and calling employees “idiots,” “traitors” and “idiots.”
Boyle also accused bartenders of being military personnel and suggested that this could prevent them from advancing in the military.
“This is too offensive. You can’t talk to me like this. I’m going to close your damn bar!” He shouted as he walked out the door. “This bar is over. Do you know who I am?”
Breaking news:
Democratic PA State Representative Kevin Boyle appears in DRUNK TIRADE's video at a bar, threatening to use his political power to shut down local businesses.
Kevin also accuses the bartender of being a military agent.
This is believed to have happened before… pic.twitter.com/1eGiNUwBx9
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PA State Democrat Apologizes for Rep. Kevin Boyle's Drunken Outburst
According to the report, a bouncer at the bar in question had to call 911 when Boyle began threatening to hit a female employee.
At one interesting point in the video, Boyle seems to want to get a moment of clarity and make sure the bill is paid before leaving.
“Did I pay the bill?” he asked. “I don’t want to be an idiot, but I also don’t want to be an idiot.”
Congratulations – you are both! And let's be honest, what's next is going to be a really good campaign slogan.
At least he didn't embarrass family members who might have a stake in his public appearances with his antics. Oh wait, he's actually the brother of U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle, also a Democrat.
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What could be worse?
Boyle, a Democrat, was told by responding police that he was now prohibited from entering the bar. Pennsylvania House Democratic leaders issued a statement on the matter.
“We are aware of the video circulating on social media. I am very worried. Representative Boyle has been open about his personal challenges,” a spokesperson for the group wrote. “I am encouraged that his colleague and dear friend is seeking help.”
“Our commitment to providing mental health services does not end at the Capitol Steps,” they continue. “One of the key reasons we strongly advocate for access to mental health is the reality that difficulties can happen to anyone and that seeking treatment should be encouraged, not stigmatized.”
I wonder if they would have encouraged their Republican state representative in the same way if they had been caught on video acting this way.
Last summer, Boyle co-sponsored legislation to expand access to mental health medications.
As a New Yorker, I can't help but think this incident is far less evil than the incident in which disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo literally threatened to close businesses for violating social distancing. A means of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
In fact, he called them and threatened them. By his own admission. “I personally looked at pictures of the conditions in a few bars and restaurants and called them,” Cuomo said. “I told them, ‘You guys are playing a joke.’” [liquor] Patent.'”
The difference is that Cuomo has been cool and continued to make threats for months. did You have the power to keep up.
Kevin Boyle may have acted like a “fool” and a “son of a bitch” in his own words, but at least he would have sobered up the next day.
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