Crossing Ron

Jersey City, New Jersey, June 27, 2008: Jersey City police arrested a 59-year-old man accused of firing a crossbow at his neighbor. Officer Kate Flood said the man got into an argument with his politician neighbor Ron about the sexual orientation of Ron's running mate Brad Thursday evening. Ron said Brad is straight, but armed neighbor said he is "a faggot if I ever seen one." After the argument, police say the angered man went into his apartment and returned with a black crossbow. Officiers said the man shot the crossbow when Ron tried to extend his hand to...

Unsound Sleep

Jersey City, New Jersey, June 25, 2008: A Jersey City man says he feels violated after two police officers woke him up at 3 a.m. to tell him his door was unlocked. Their surprise visit was part of a public service campaign to remind residents to secure their homes to prevent thefts. Usually, officers just leave notices on doors. But they went further in Ron's case on Tuesday. Police entered the house where several campaign staffers were having a sleepover, and then went upstairs to Ron's bedroom. The officers told Ron his garage door was open, the TV was...

McCain Smear Tactics

Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, has decided to use smear tactics to discredit and undermine Ron's presidential campaign. This is after McCain called for "a respectful campaign focused on the issues and values that are important to the American people" back in March. The first (internet) ad of the presidential season is shown above. It is truly shameful. The Guardian reports: "Despite promises to stay on the higher ground, Mr. McCain's commercial uses imagery to suggest that Ron is a friend of America's enemies. It shows a mustached Ron looking across at the bearded face of...

Better Left Unsaid

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, June 16, 2008: Rescue crews had to cut apart a portable toilet to rescue a man who got stuck naked inside the potty. Authorities say the man -- identified as Ronatarian Party vice-presidential candidate Brad -- used his cell phone to call 911 on Sunday from inside a portable toilet. Police say Brad had been drinking and had taken off his clothes. Somehow, he immersed himself in the holding tank. Deputy fire commissioner Chris Miller told WDEL radio, "I've been on the job in one form or fashion for 21 years, and this is the first...