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The first known execution by the State of Mississippi was July 16, 1818, in Adams County with the hanging of George H. Harman, a white male, for “stealing a Negro.” Since then, the state has conducted 794 known executions. Of those executed, 639 have been black males, 117 white males, 19 black females, 2 Indian males, and 16 individuals not completely identified either by gender or by race. No white females are known to have been executed by the state.
Hanging, or the gallows, was the method of execution in Mississippi until 1940, when lawmakers replaced it with the electric chair. The gas chamber replaced electrocution in 1955, and the chamber was replaced by lethal injection in 2002.
http://mshistorynow.mdah.state.ms.us/artic...
Thursday, November 22nd 2018 at 10:12PM
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This is great information but executions by The State of Mississippi was never mentioned in this video Steve. Now I could be wrong, if so, point out where in this video report that executions by The State of Mississippi was mentioned in this video Steve, can you do that for me?
Now let us explore what was said by Cindy Hyde-Smith. "if he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row."
Steve, do you support what Cindy Hyde-Smith said as a hopeful running for the Senate?
I Asked you just two questions this time, OK!
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 10:11AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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The subject of this blog IS execution by hanging in the state of Mississippi. That's what the words "public hanging" refer to. Think Ron, don't let your MSNBC news gods lead you around like this. A public hanging is NOT the same as lynching by a MOB.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 10:30AM
Steve Williams
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A public execution is a form of capital punishment which "members of the general public may voluntarily attend."[1] This definition excludes the presence of a small number of witnesses randomly selected to assure executive accountability.[2]
While today most countries regard public executions with distaste, in the past they were preferred to executions behind closed doors because they allowed the convicted the opportunity to make a final speech, gave the state the chance to display its power in front of those who fell under its jurisdiction, and granted the public what was considered to be a great spectacle.[3]
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 10:44AM
Steve Williams
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Since there have not been a public hanging by the State of Mississippi in over 78 years, very few people alive has seen a public hanging but the history and imagery of public lynching in Mississippi is still vivid in the minds of all people who believe that lynching is wrong and that has nothing to do with MSNBC at all Steve.
A grand uncle of mine was Lynched in Mississippi just by setting on his front porch when a gang of HEATHENS in hoods was just driving by.
Steve, People in heard that DOG WHISTLE loud and clear and saw Cindy Hyde-Smith weak ass apology right after she got mounting criticism republicans in her support group.
For t he second time now I asked you this question: "Do you support what Cindy Hyde-Smith said as a hopeful running for the Senate?"
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 12:38PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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If I were a Mississippi resident I would vote for her, sure Ron.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 7:47PM
Steve Williams
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Why would you vote for Cindy Hyde-Smith?
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 9:44PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Why would I vote for a DEMOCRAT? Yuck.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 10:03PM
Steve Williams
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Especially a race opportunist Democrat.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 10:05PM
Steve Williams
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I do like Joe Manchin though. I'd vote for him.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 11:10PM
Steve Williams
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WOW!!! So you would vote for someone who spews this: "if he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row." and you see DEMOCRAT? Yuck.
A racist comment is all it took, then you was there already. WOW!!! and you and your family been in this country 3 or 4 generations, is very interesting.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 11:30PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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What does Etsy offer Ron? He did the sensible thing at first, then when he saw you people pile on, he did too. Show me a Democrat that isn't a Trump hater and a race baiter. I only know of one and only that one would get my vote.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 11:50PM
Steve Williams
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My family has been here longer than 3 or 4 generations. We go back to colonial times.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 at 11:53PM
Steve Williams
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So you would vote for someone who spews this: "if he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row?
Does Cindy Hyde-Smith have your sentiment and your believes in mind?
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 10:47AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I don't know what "Cindy Hyde-Smith have your sentiment and your believes in mind?" means. It's not my business to know. I'm only interested to see if she gets elected, which would be a good thing, one more Republican one less Democrat in the Senate. I thought it was you Ron that wants two-party rule?
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 12:19PM
Steve Williams
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You do know what came out of her mouth, that you know for a FACT and you know for a FACT that her statement was a DOG WHISTLE to the racist with that comment and it appears that she can't think for herself and easily lead by the nose, that right Steve, that is what the people of Mississippi needs, another mindless Trump vote, as the war between the Republicans continues.
Did you see her note on her podium, talking points and it looks like that woman can't read the talking points she got. Did you see that Steve?
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 12:36PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I saw that Ron. If you heard a dog whistle I guess there's a good reason. I'm not a MISSISSIPPI voter so I will wait and see what MISSISSIPPI decides, but my guess is it will be that Republicans end up 3.
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 12:43PM
Steve Williams
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So Steve, WHY would support and vote for someone who spews this: "if he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row." out of her own mouth, WHY?
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 1:27PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I'll answer that Ron, when you give me all the details surrounding that "bite". Who was she referring to, when and where it was said, who recorded it, what was the question that prompted her saying it and who asked it... Among others.
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 2:47PM
Steve Williams
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Stop your stalling BULL💩 all you have to do is watch this video and if you wanted to know the answer to those questions, you would have them by now, Steve.
WHY would support and vote for someone who spews this: "if he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row." out of her own mouth, WHY?
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 5:32PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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You did see that Cindy Hyde-Smith was trying her best to read her apology without any success as she stumble with that ingenuous statement because that was no APOLOGY at all.
When a person is clearly making an apology and mean it, they don't have to read it from no notes or paper, they look you right in your eyes and make their heartfelt Apology and not that BULL💩 of what we saw her do in this report.
Now that is who you favor as a member of the Senate, WOW!!!
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 5:47PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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You report does not answer my questions Ron, thanks for nothing.
Lamar White, Jr. Retweeted
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Exclusive: We have the nearly 30 minute tape in which Cindy Hyde-Smith makes her “public hanging” remark courtesy of
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and will be posting more clips & a story. This clip shows she approached the videographer & introduced herself prior (but refused his question). #MSSen
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 9:40PM
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Where did I tell you to go to find those answers, have you forgotten already, Steve? WOW!!!
Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 10:19PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I WATCHED THIS VIDEO!
You LIE Ron.
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 12:33AM
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White says he isn't sure what Hyde-Smith meant by the remark, but he says "it's not anything I've ever heard anyone say in the South as a joke." He also says he had no qualms about posting the comment online.
"As volatile as our politics are, and as volatile as racial dynamics are in this country, we need people to expose the truth," says White. "And the truth about this woman, it seems, is that she's been getting away with, sort of, implicit or casual racism, perhaps unwittingly, for most of her life."
White says the response to his Twitter post has been overwhelmingly supportive, except for a handful of menacing remarks from "a few white supremacist, racist types."
"There was one guy," says White, "who sarcastically thanked me for forever ruining the word 'hanging'-- as if we lived in the Wild West or something."
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 1:41AM
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Governor Bryant came to her defense saying that everyone in public life has said things on occasion that they could have phrased better.
“When you make as many public speeches as we do in public life that does occur. But I know this woman and I know her heart, I knew it when I appointed her and I know it now. She meant no offense by that statement, there is nothing in her heart of ill will,” said Gov. Bryant.
He went on to add that statements can often be spun a certain way on social media to create the meaning desired. But the questions did not stop there. Reporters continued to urge Hyde-Smith to give some explanation for her comment and why there was no acknowledgement that there were individuals hurt by what she said.
The Governor continued to come to her defense saying that he knows her and that hurt nor ill will were her intent.
“Remember we are in the middle of a political campaign. Those that oppose Cindy Hyde-Smith will take advantage of this,” said Gov. Bryant. “You might want to ask yourself where the video came from. I’m not blaming the person that took it but it was clearly designed for political purpose.”
http://yallpolitics.com/2018/11/12/video-h...
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 2:37AM
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“You might want to ask yourself where the video came from. I’m not blaming the person that took it but it was clearly designed for political purpose.”
The taking of the video was never the problem, but it was the content of the message from Cindy Hyde-Smith, that is in question and Gov. Bryant can't put that milk back in the bottle.
Sorry Steve but do you agree with what Cindy Hyde-Smith has said: "If he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row?
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 9:53AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I understand what she meant by it and I don't think it's offensive. That's sure not what Lamar White wants you to think she meant by it. Why is this sound bite only 10 seconds? Why doesn't Lamar White want us to see the full 30 minutes?
I just saw Lamar White on MSNBC and it's obvious he's being deceptive.
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 4:14PM
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Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 4:19PM
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You said that you understand what she meant by it and I don't think it's offensive.
What did she mean Steve?
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 4:31PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Public hangings are distasteful to most people. Cindy Hyde-Smith is a hick and what she said is just a distasteful hick saying. Insensitive but not racist, not worth electing a Democrat over. Besides that Ron, why is Lamar White afraid to release his full 30 minute video?
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 5:33PM
Steve Williams
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YOUR WORDS: Public hangings are distasteful to most people.
MY REPLY: That may be true. Steve, do you find Public hangings distasteful?
YOUR WORDS: Cindy Hyde-Smith is a hick and what she said is just a distasteful hick saying.
MY REPLY: No Steve, What Cindy Hyde-Smith said is apart of Mississippi's recent past. Here is what those hick's did in February of this year under the Trump administration governance: Those same hick's that you are trying to play off, Hanged a 21 year-old black male in Mississippi on February 8, 2018 of this year.
Black Male Found Hanging From Tree in Mississippi By WXXV - February 16, 2018 https://www.wxxv25.com/2018/02/16/black-ma... Steve, that was more then distasteful, that was MURDER, in your attempt to play what Cindy Hyde-Smith said was just distasteful. THAT IS A LIE AND YOU KNOW IT!
Hanging is a hate crime and Cindy Hyde-Smith said: If he (TALKING ABOUT THIS PERSON THAT SHE WAS ENDORSING, said, she would be on the front row of a MURDER of a Black person and she had no shame about it until news of a video came to surface and then all you and the racist came out to defend her. WOW!!! just like clock work.
YOUR WORDS: Insensitive but not racist,
MY REPLY: Cindy Hyde-Smith knows exactly what she said and that is the reason why she will not go into detail, about what she meant but yet people like you will run to her defense, to try and put a softer spin to that racist BULL💩 that she had spewed and got busted for it.
MY REPLY: Quick Question: Steve, what was the purpose of public hanging or some may call it a public lynching, in the first place?
Hangings of Black Men and Women was meant to send a message of HATE to the locals to keep order and White Rule or racial suppression over the Black community.
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 7:30PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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You're full of **** Ron. You have no idea what a hick is. All you know is city folk.
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 10:51PM
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GIVE YOUR ATTENTION TO YOUR PEOPLE UP THERE IN CHICAGO YOU HYPOCRITE!!!
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 10:53PM
Steve Williams
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I served this country in the military with fellow Classmate, Crewman, Roommates with what you call a hick. Now after reading my last reply, THIS ALL YOU GOT: "You're full of **** Ron. You have no idea what a hick is. All you know is city folk. GIVE YOUR ATTENTION TO YOUR PEOPLE UP THERE IN CHICAGO YOU HYPOCRITE!!!"
Hanging is a hate crime and Cindy Hyde-Smith said: If he (TALKING ABOUT THIS PERSON THAT SHE WAS ENDORSING, said, she would be on the front row of a MURDER of a Black person and she had no shame about it until news of a video came to surface and then all you and the racist came out to defend her. WOW!!! just like clock work.
You don't even try to defend yourself WOW!!!
Sunday, November 25th 2018 at 11:36PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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What racist Ron? What 10 second video "surfaced"? What "BLACK" person? Not only are you full of ****, you'll believe anything up there in Chicago except the "BLACK" murder rate IN CHICAGO!
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 4:11AM
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Hey Steve, you act like you did not see what those Mississippi Hicks felt embolden to do once Trump became President.
MY REPLY: No Steve, What Cindy Hyde-Smith said is apart of Mississippi's recent past. Here is what those hick's did in February of this year under the Trump administration governance: Those same hick's that you are trying to play off, Hanged a 21 year-old black male in Mississippi on February 8, 2018 of this year.
Black Male Found Hanging From Tree in Mississippi By WXXV - February 16, 2018 https://www.wxxv25.com/2018/02/16/black-ma... Steve, that was more then distasteful, that was MURDER, in your attempt to play what Cindy Hyde-Smith said was just distasteful. THAT IS A LIE AND YOU KNOW IT!
Hanging is a hate crime and Cindy Hyde-Smith said: If he (TALKING ABOUT THIS PERSON THAT SHE WAS ENDORSING, said, she would be on the front row of a MURDER of a Black person and she had no shame about it until news of a video came to surface and then all you and the racist came out to defend her. WOW!!! just like clock work.
Is this the period in time that made America Great?
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 7:42AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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“This is an ongoing investigation,” said Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Marshall Fisher. “All evidence is being considered and at this time, no conclusions have been reached.”
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 9:16AM
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Did you miss this Ron, from my very first comment?
"The first known execution by the State of Mississippi was July 16, 1818, in Adams County with the hanging of George H. Harman, a white male, for “stealing a Negro.” Since then, the state has conducted 794 known executions. Of those executed, 639 have been black males..."
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 9:41AM
Steve Williams
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You are you trying to make excuses for Cindy Hyde-Smith wanting to be on the front row of a hanging Steve, when the one who made the comment won't explain what she means by her own Statement: ""if he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row." out of her own mouth, WHY?
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 2:19PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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What I'm doing Ron is DISPUTING the meaning of PUBLIC HANGING. It means public execution and if you had any SENSE you'd be THINKING about these numbers: "...794 known executions. Of those executed, 639 have been black males..." You'd be ASKING about EQUAL JUSTICE under the law in Mississippi. What a dope.
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 2:45PM
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Where do Mississippi’s Senate candidates stand on criminal justice? It’s hard to tell by perusing their campaign websites – none of which dedicate space to issues of criminal justice.
But Mississippi currently incarcerates people at a rate higher than the national average – some 19,000 people are in state custody, and another 30,000 on parole and probation. The state is also home to one federal facility, in Yazoo City, and a privately owned prison in Tutwiler.
Mississippi Today asked leading candidates’ campaigns for their stances on criminal justice, what they think should be done about the mandatory minimum sentences currently in place in the federal system and whether they’re concerned about current prison conditions in Mississippi. Here’s what they said:
https://mississippitoday.org/2018/10/30/mi...
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 2:51PM
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Steve, with that said, what spin do you put on someone who will not explain there own comment of: "If he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row." out of her own mouth, WHY?
My attention is on Cindy Hyde-Smith, where it should be because she is the one who made that statement, when she thought she was around people who think and feels the way she does on Suppression of the black vote.
Many reporters have asked Cindy Hyde-Smith to clarify what she meant by "If he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row" and she just runs away from the question, much like you and people like you and then try and change the subject, do. WOW!!!
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 3:20PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Tomorrow Cindy Hyde-Smith will be elected. What will you do then Ron? Cry? Scream?
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 5:34PM
Steve Williams
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No Steve, I will not do none of those things, if she do win or lose, the people of Mississippi voice was heard. That is what I stand for Steve and not that BULL💩 that you are spewing in your last comment. WOW!!!
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 8:44PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Now you've got it Ron! It's the voice of the people of Mississippi who will elect THEIR senator tomorrow. Not you.
Tuesday, November 27th 2018 at 2:21AM
Steve Williams
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News Flash Steve, If it was up to me Cindy Hyde-Smith would have been disqualified for this remark: "If he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row." Which came out of her own mouth and for the fact, that she ran like hell from her own words, you know Steve, like you do.
Tuesday, November 27th 2018 at 9:43AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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How would you have disqualified her Ron, if it was up to you?
Tuesday, November 27th 2018 at 9:50AM
Steve Williams
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By filling the air waves with her very own words, all throughout the state of Mississippi.
Tuesday, November 27th 2018 at 10:13AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I will call this one early, Hyde-Smith wins and the people of Mississippi has spoken.
Tuesday, November 27th 2018 at 10:05PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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She won by 10 plus points Ron. All the airwaves in the world wouldn't have done you any good. Did you see the full video? Watch it and you will see why she won, easily.
Full ‘Public Hanging’ Video Surfaces, Revealing More About Hyde-Smith’s Views
Sunday, November 25, 2018
http://m.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2018/no...
Tuesday, November 27th 2018 at 11:13PM
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Hyde-Smith’s She never explained what she ment by her comment: ""If he invited me to a public hanging I'd be on the front row" did she?
Wednesday, November 28th 2018 at 8:14AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Hyde-Smith represents the interests of the voters ON POLICY. The voters did not give credence to Lamar Smith's FAKE monkey wrench.
Wednesday, November 28th 2018 at 9:37AM
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And what POLICY is that Steve?
Since there have not been a public hanging by the State of Mississippi in over 78 years, very few people alive has seen a public hanging but the history and imagery of public lynching in Mississippi is still vivid in the minds of all people who believe that lynching is wrong.
Wednesday, November 28th 2018 at 10:04AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Now when I did review that link, I find this: JACKSON, Miss.—In extended footage released exclusively by the Jackson Free Press, the context of Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s now-infamous “public hanging” remarks becomes clearer, and the video sheds new light on the senator’s other views including abortion, guns and even the recent history of the Democratic and Republican parties.
BUT
No mention of Cindy Hyde-Smith POLICIES or her explanation of her Statement of her public hanging comment.
Wednesday, November 28th 2018 at 12:58PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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Her policies are typical conservative policies, as you heard. Now did you hear what she said at the beginning of her "public hanging comment". You did not Ron, nobody did. But some of us are curious, while others have just what they NEED AND DESIRE. Your need and desire however were not fulfilled, now were they? 53 to 47, and I am gratified that your little blue wave hit a big red wall.
Wednesday, November 28th 2018 at 1:09PM
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You gave me a link to look at with this comment was taken from Steve, it was difficult to hear because of the train but the subject was CC Closed Captioned which allowed people to also read what was said so, STOP THAT LIE NOW!!!
No mention of Cindy Hyde-Smith POLICIES or her explanation of her Statement of her public hanging comment.
Remember Steve I called this one with 50% of the elections.
I will call this one early, Hyde-Smith wins and the people of Mississippi has spoken.
Tuesday, November 27th 2018 at 10:05PM
Wednesday, November 28th 2018 at 9:30PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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The fact is Ron, the only people who heard the first part of her comment, were those who were present. I have seen no closed captioning of it other than to say it was unintelligible. And I predicted the outcome the day before you, and you did not dispute it.
Tomorrow Cindy Hyde-Smith will be elected. What will you do then Ron? Cry? Scream?
Monday, November 26th 2018 at 5:34PM
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Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 12:07AM
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I don't have to do none of those things because Cindy Hyde-Smith don't represent my state nor if she introduce any bill on floor of the Senet, that bill must come to the floor of the Democratic House for passage before that bill will go to the president for signing.
Steve, what do you think is the chances of her bill being passed? So why should I do those things, Steve?
Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 8:03AM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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I have no idea what bill you are talking about Ron. I WILL be watching closely to see how she votes on the First Step Act, if McConnell brings it to the floor.
Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 9:07AM
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In other words FuFu, her election won’t mean a thing because Trump and Republicans lost the House where Trumps bill will go to die on the floor, that will limit Trumps power to weaken our democracy.
Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 1:05PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
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N0 Steve, That was the first I heard of it.
Thursday, November 29th 2018 at 7:08PM
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