@carrilloa97- I believe our government has already proven my point so get off your high horse and stop judging others. What you people are doing is another form of religious extremism and should not be tolerated in a free society such as ours.
can someone plz tell me who the hell is this guy and what did he do that created such hatred vs him
just interested to know
and as a clear neutral i didnt see no punch just some guys pushing him around and practically attacking him i would have punched them ... but like i said maybe they have reasons for the hate
That " kid " tried to get tough and got punked by an old man! What's funny is that the douche filming said we were about to see someone get beat up! We did see someone get beat up, only it wasn't who he thought would be. Don't pick a fight if you don't know how to fight! Dirty hippies!
I want to take that young lady home to meet mummy. I've been searching all my life for a jewel like her. Oh, please say ''motherfucker'' one more time, my love.
I'm glad you lost the election you unscrupulous bastard, and you should be ashamed of yourself (yeah right). Sorry Christians, but it's people like Ken Mettler who make you look like hypocrites.
@GoldwingQueen1 But the Jury found him INNOCENT in the lawsuit that little punk filed. If i remember correctly, now that little libtard punk has to pay Metlers legal fees. Karmas a real bitch aint it? Is there going to be carwashes to help pay Mettlers fees? muhahahahahah
@axemurderer4hire If I lived in Bakersfield, Mettler would have my vote. It's good to see someone with convictions stand up for what's right.
Those protestors should move to Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or any other of the socialist countries they admire and try their bullshit there and see what that gets them. I'd love to see the mudscum head choppers go loose in Berkeley. A few less libs is always a good thing.
Glad to see the gay rights supporters are being civil and classy. Too bad if you actually watch the video it's clear that the guy is goin in to start shit. The guy defended himself. Good for him. Too bad my political beliefs are now being represented by this group of liberal assholes.
@BRankins Typical Bakersfield asshole attitude. Who was more at fault, Mettler for stealing signs and punching people, or the girl in the video for calling him a "fucker"? Let me give you a hint, you goat roper...two of those are against the law.
Yeah, looked like he kicked the sign...not hit some kid. And I'm assuming all the people in this video are a bunch of liberal morons. F this and F that every word.....stupid losers.
@rnzachery I like how they say they're open minded and then persecute any and all conservatives. Really, that's open minded? I think they're confusing open minded with being in support of what they believe to be open minded (which is in reality just as close minded as extreme conservatives).
I live in Ridgecrest, CA (Conservative crackpot central) where this fascist prick is on the ballot. Our local tea baggers have endorsed this shit magnet. That alone shows he must be a fascist, racist, prick pimple.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
Christians are stripping you of NOTHING. The male and female bodies were created by God to be together. You people get in the face and cussed a man and wonder why he got angery quickly?! No person would take that for long.
People did vote. Hes not a fascists looser, but he did make a jackass of himself. The Prop passed because Americans wanted it to. There thinking beyond the words and writing of rights. There thinking about he future. If you think ppl who voted yes are, well you just called the majority of Americans stupid. If you want it about rights well then Gays shouldnt have the right to have marriage. But you say how can you deny a person rights. No im talking Gay marriage, not the ppl.....
How sad, an elected Kern County official and presumably a well educated man acting like a bigoted child. Defend what you believe in, thats fine. But be a grown up about it.
any bill giving people a chance to vote on taking rights away from someone guaranteed to them by the bill of rights/constitution should not be recognized.
pro gun, pro gay marriage, pro choice, FREEDOM, get into it
Yes, because I want a redneck walking around with an AK. We don't want to take away the right to bear arms. But with the current guns that are available, it would be as though to say that at the time that Amendment was written, the Founding Fathers thought it would be a great idea to let people own their own naval fleets.
And Christians are stripping us of our rights. Are we supposed to be okay with that?
Wow, what shameful behavior, but it seems to be typical from people that call themselves 'Christian.' Really, what was he thinking trying to disrupt their ralley?
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
THe only fascists here are the liberals who can't accept the results of a democracy. They're the ones who want to make Christianity a hate crime. Fascist liberals are the ones who are vandalizing churches and attacking old ladies!
I voted for McCain. But you know what? When the election was over the majority of the people disagreed with me. Now Obama is going to be the next president. Now I keep my mouth shut and support Obama because he won the election. We have a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people". The majority vote is what decides the outcome. The vote on Prop 8 is over. Get over it. The decision goes to the majority, not the loudest and most vulgar.
@IndianaJesusfreak he chose to be present in that "hostile crowd." any intelligent person wouldn't have walked up to a group of protesters to steal their signs. ken's an idiot and he's proved that time and again with his actions and his words.
well this happens to BE his girlfriend DUMBASS and no he's NEVER HIT ME you don't even know what the fuck you're talking about jackass you want to throw words around you throw them to ME i'll be DAMNED if i let anybody talk about rob like that you have no facts and no you obviously weren't there fucking homophobe PRICK
The gay supporters show such tolerance and fine language. Just a fine example to everyone. Sad how the education system has failed them to not be able to put a sentence together without course language. As to the issue of the outsider coming to Bakersfield and creating problems. I just have one question. Has he beaten up his grandmother lately?
You fags were voted down by the majority of CA voters, now shut the fuck up. If we have to be quiet about the Marxist you fucking liberal fags voted for because the majority rules, then take your on medicine on the majority who voted against your queerness.
This was staged. The boy was the one who threw the first punch and he wasn't even from Bakersfield. This was pre-meditated. Which is obvious from the "They just got you on camera motherfucker" Ken Mettler was just defending himself, fucking faggot activists. Ken Mettler got baited.
I find it funny all the backwards hicks in Bakersfield have more of a problem with people cussing than one of there elected officials striking a demonstrator.
Yeah, reports later showed that out of towners wanted this to happen to get sympathy. The picture they show was him reacting, they don't show the part in the published photos where the kid actually took a swung at him first. They're acting like spoiled children throwing temper tantrums over a vote.
what is this gonna lead to now? violence? people for ken mettler should acknowledge the fact that what he did was wrong and should face the consequences. if nothing happens this will show that their is no justice in this county. people on ken's side say were making a mountain out of a mole hill but were not...this is a serious issue
"your goin to jail buddy" whats funny is you people talk so much shit week after week, more violence and more violence, then your wimp ass babys call the cops. I thought you guys dont like COPS. How many time has your group told me "THEY HOPE I DIE" and i dont even support the war, i support the troops. That kid has a violent record. both partys are to blame and you calling him a "Christian Fascist" is typical, very funny but very wrong.
In the 3 biggest religions Christianity, Islam, and Judism (sp) all of them are against homosexuality and lesbianism. Even the Buddhists although they are more accepting of other things seem to frown upon homosexuality and lesbianism.
I can understand people wanting to be with the ones they "love". What passed Prop 8 was that idiot Newsom with his "Wheather or not" comment. If he hadn't gotten that arrogant, 8 may have failed.
>> Even the Buddhists although they are more accepting of other things seem to frown upon homosexuality and lesbianism.
◘ I've been a Theravada Buddhist for 5 years.
Buddhism IN NO WAY frowns upon homosexuality. The people who claim to practice it may make stupid remarks, but this is in no way Buddhism, anymore than a Buddhist serial killer would prove Buddhism is ok with killing and murdering.
so is the controversy between this man and the "no on 8" folks because the signs he is holding resemble the yes on 8 signs? because i havent seen any yellow and blue no on 8 ones before.
This is the funniest thing ever! Pussy ass Ken Mettler has the temper of a 5 year old. Honestly, any guy who can't keep his temper under control in such a ridiculous, petty situation has got to be a freakin wife beater! He's gonna beat the shit out of his kids if they ever turn out gay. This man deserves no respect. What a stupid American!
this is why bakersfield is such a joke. you have nutcase christians who think they are correct about something. i would have beat the shit out of that guy.
I've been to three No on 8 rallies and they were all very civil, well, except for a YES person throwing a lit cigarette at us and another one spitting....
What's really funny is that i don't live in California, not sure of the wording of prop 8, but see two sides of uncouth people, screaming like maniacs in front of children and acting very ignorant. It doesn't matter whether you're for or against, try to be civil for once in your life.
Even if 8 passes it will be a temporary, pale victory. Marriage for all will eventually go through. If 8 passes the hypocritical lunatics will just have bought themselves a little more time to live out their failed fantasy, cartoon-driven lives. So its really okay if 8 passes. It, and the ignorant hordes who support it, will eventually fall.
Yes, because the FCC has taught us that only calm language is acceptable. Here in America we're not allowed to speak how we wish. At least if the christian fascist of this world have there way. The same people who are more offended by the f-bomb than an elected official assaulting a out of town visitor.
Your missing the point. I didn't have to be there because the video clearly shows Rob take the signs from Ken. He leaned back to kick and throw that punch. Again, how did Rob come up with the signs if he threw a punch?
Put the video in full screen, and move the slider to the 28 sec mark. At 31 sec its over, so click it again at the 28 sec mark and watch it again.
You clearly see the signs being taken. You guys have no credibility here, as the video is all the proof anyone needs.
wolf, how exactly does being at the shell station give proof of who assaulted who? This is one of the busiest intersections in town, and Mettler was walking west w his back to you. If you were at Mobil you might have had a better view.
Besides, no-one has to testify because the video clearly shows the signs being taken from Ken when he kicks and punches Rob. You guys have no case! Watch closely-
You just can't throw punches and grab those signs in the same swing, think about it.
Where I was I had an excellent position to view the entire corner. Yes there were cars going back and forth. Now when the incident happened I fortunately had an unobstructed view on what happened.
Now where exactly were you when this happened? I saw the video and there was a woman who was blocking the full access to what happened. So what was seem was Ken Mettler leaning back to avoid being hit. So you didn't see that. You also didn't see Rob the girl beater throw that punch.
like some other guy mentioned: the camera man was all for them assaulting Ken e.g. "ooh, were about to see some guy get beat the sh*t out of" but when Ken is the one who kicks some ass, he changes his tune real quick "you're going to jail, buddy"! LMFAO.
I was there that Friday night at the Shell station. I am there with the Pro-Troop people adn witinessed the incident. I was seen on television that Monday telling what I saw. It was the 21 year old who tried to assault Ken Mettler. From where I was standing I had the entire corner under observation. Now I had a clear view of what happened, did you?
Lavendergirl63, such language from you, it must hurt your parents to know they gave birth to such an ungrateful creature. I would call you a spawn of a female dog, but that would be nasty to insult the canine species.
I am a veteran I served to give you the freedom to act like an idiot and a tramp. One day you will wake up when some young idiot is insulting to you. Let us hope it is your own spawn!
When I had sex I made damned sure I used a condom, I didn't want any children until I was ready to be a father. Also I didn't want to contract something a shot of Penicillin couldn't cure. Now Lavender, how many trips have you taken to a free clinic for some "social disease" you picked up?
respect each other no matter what your choice is. people that dont give others their voice are anti-american. support your choice but dont bag on me because my opinion is different....and quit stealing my sign off of my yard too!!
To tell you all the truth I've listened to both sides of the argument. I wasn't really sure who I was going to vote for and I thought the No side had the better argument... you know with giving gays rights and everything. But after this video, I don't know. There is so much hatred coming from the No side toward one man who is trying to collect defaced property. I think this video really illustrates the true character of gays... Just listenen to the language and tell me that that isn't hate.
"These people illustrate perfectly the immorality present in our society. It saddens me a lot " -
Using foul language pales in comparison to the immorality and repugnancy of Christian fascism. Your religion is humanity's blemish as Nietzsche so eloquently put it.
For amoment, just consider what the video would be like if one of the no's headed over to the yes side. You wouldn't hear any fu's and other obscene language.
Just listenening to these people tells that they have serious hate issues. It's like they're just trying to swarm around Ken almost pushing him into the streets
Hell Yeah Ken! That guy got fucked up. Fuckin fags. Giving us fuckin aids. They're fuckin burnin in hell for that. That arrogant fool of a camerman... I'd fuck that bitch up if he came at me. We should kick all their faget assses out of this country.
Pay close attention to the signs in Ken's hands. After he hits Rob, the signs are in Rob's hands. So tell me this, how exactly was Ken assaulted if Rob reached for and ended up with the signs, only to be punched in the face.
Because Ken wasn't assaulted! The video doesn't lie, and Ken Mettler is a HOTHEAD.
Seriously, with that woman conveniently blocking the camera, all that this video shows is that the No on 8 supporters that were on that corner that night are about as ignorant as they come. I realize that this topic is a huge issue for both sides. I also believe that Ken Mettler should have never ventured over to the No on 8 corner that night. At the end of the day, the swearing and complete lack of respect from almost each person on that corner were appalling and showcase their tiny vocabulary.
I'm not claiming a conspiracy theory in anyway and never suggested it was "rehearsed." I'm just saying that the woman obviously blocks the camera in such a way that one cannot see if anybody actually hit Mettler or whether Mettler was just being a moron and did decide to randomly hit Rob whatever-his-last-name-is.
I was across at the Shell station and Mettler was attacked by the punk. I saw the entire happening, Ken had stepped back from the swing. So again the left proves it's hyprocracy as usual.
The Friday before this incident, some of the World Can't Wait, came to where we run a "Support the Troops" rally and tried to start a fight with us. So just how peaceful are those people?
I went to the media, I gave an interview to Ch 17 News about what I witinessed. I am also waiting for a subpoena as a witiness against the 21 year old, if needed.
He was wrong for putting himself in that situation. I can see how he may have mistaken the sings for his own. But that does not justify the verbal and pysical attack. The unintellegent and vulgar behavior of the "no on 8" protesters just makes me want to vote YES ON 8 all that much more than I did before.
Lois Henry writes: Ken Mettler's actions a poor example.
"He knowingly put himelf in an overheated situation, grabbed signs that demonstrators said belonged to them, didn't leave even whenpeople were screaming at him, and lashe dout like Napoleon Dynamite in a cage fight when someone got too close."
i thought bakersfield was an anti art/graffiti town. how could mettler get dismissed with just a slap on the wrist and a small bail while if someone else did that the outcome would have been different. it just shows that if you have ties and money you could get away with just about anything.
also chad vegas should have not made any comments, what he said was out right ignorant and slanderous . i hope this jokester expects a civil suit for slander as well.
vegas and mettler should just resign and focus on their religion and leave their positions for real professionals.
It certainly isn't surprising that these spoiled liberal dependent children are so loud and obnoxious, nor that they are such abject cowards. One man strolled in, took signs, and made you all look like a bunch of pathetic wimps. "I got his picture." What a joke. Get some courage, faggots.
The best part about this entire situation is to see what a hipocrit(sp) Ken Mettler is. Now he is a lying Christian as well. A pretty bad one I might add. Hopefully this victim presses charges. Mettler has DEEP pockets. Go get him.
I can understand how Mr. Mettler may have mistaken the signs for his own. And that he probably felt intimidated by the mob. But the people yelling and the guy doing the taping sound very unintelligent and vulgar. Makes me want to vote YES on 8 that much more. Also, I have been out there supporting the troops and, I can say personally, that not everyone on the "Peace" corner is peaceful.
The week prior to this incident 2 of the "peaceful" protestors came over to the Shell station and tried to jump Steve and Eric. So again the face of hate is all on "no on 8".
What is truly interesting is that every one is seeing Something completely different. Also, what is this about it being editing. It is one fluid shot. More so, I get the impression that no one in this comment area has ever seen raw emotion. If every one has for got this is a hot button issue.
ken was picking up his own signs that someone had defaced with a no sticker. This is classic mob mentality. You can see the guy in the black sweatshirt make the first move. looks like self defense to me.
@carrilloa97- I believe our government has already proven my point so get off your high horse and stop judging others. What you people are doing is another form of religious extremism and should not be tolerated in a free society such as ours.
calig420 3 months ago
kill christians death to religion.
TheLovesoul1 7 months ago
only in bakersfield!
douglasmcafee 8 months ago
can someone plz tell me who the hell is this guy and what did he do that created such hatred vs him
just interested to know
and as a clear neutral i didnt see no punch just some guys pushing him around and practically attacking him i would have punched them ... but like i said maybe they have reasons for the hate
explanation anyone?
TheBarbahaba 1 year ago
Ken Mettler is a piece of shit. Social conservatives love to praise this garbage. He should have been charged.
WintersAscension 1 year ago
How do you like it you little liberal pukes!! Your little punk lost his lawsuit against Mettler!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!
animal9592112 1 year ago
That " kid " tried to get tough and got punked by an old man! What's funny is that the douche filming said we were about to see someone get beat up! We did see someone get beat up, only it wasn't who he thought would be. Don't pick a fight if you don't know how to fight! Dirty hippies!
MyWarMachine 1 year ago
Somebody should of whooped that wanker Mettler's ass.
J25x 1 year ago
@J25x Shut up! You wouldn't of done anything if you were there. Idiot!
MyWarMachine 1 year ago
@MyWarMachine
Don't make me laugh son.
J25x 1 year ago
Mettler was walking away and the other guy appears to have run up to attack him. I looks like self defense to me.
efleemanvet99 1 year ago
FUCK KEN METTLER.
GoldwingQueen1 1 year ago
I want to take that young lady home to meet mummy. I've been searching all my life for a jewel like her. Oh, please say ''motherfucker'' one more time, my love.
cleverfeller 1 year ago 2
Comment removed
cleverfeller 1 year ago
Comment removed
cleverfeller 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I'm glad you lost the election you unscrupulous bastard, and you should be ashamed of yourself (yeah right). Sorry Christians, but it's people like Ken Mettler who make you look like hypocrites.
fattcatt9296 1 year ago
Comment removed
fattcatt9296 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Well Ken, Bakersfield has spoken, you weren't voted in.
KARMA IS A BITCH, METTLER, YOU FUCKING BITCH!
GoldwingQueen1 1 year ago
@GoldwingQueen1 But the Jury found him INNOCENT in the lawsuit that little punk filed. If i remember correctly, now that little libtard punk has to pay Metlers legal fees. Karmas a real bitch aint it? Is there going to be carwashes to help pay Mettlers fees? muhahahahahah
animal9592112 1 year ago
Well Ken, Bakersfield has spoken, you weren't voted in.
KARMA IS A BITCH, METTLER, YOU FUCKING BITCH!
GoldwingQueen1 1 year ago
Comment removed
GoldwingQueen1 1 year ago
A good Cristian does not judge others no matter what he or she believes let god be the judge and except and embrace all in spite of our differences.
calig420 1 year ago 2
@calig420 No you're confused a good christian would help his brother turn from his sin so he does not have to endure eternal suffering
carrilloa97 3 months ago
Welcome to Bakersfield. This is the wild west, not some Berkeley street corner. You call me a Fucker, I'll shut your mouth with my fist.
BTW, even in Kern County, 21 is an adult. This isn't a kid that got himself smacked, it's an adult. An annoying, piece of shit adult.
axemurderer4hire 1 year ago
@axemurderer4hire If I lived in Bakersfield, Mettler would have my vote. It's good to see someone with convictions stand up for what's right.
Those protestors should move to Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or any other of the socialist countries they admire and try their bullshit there and see what that gets them. I'd love to see the mudscum head choppers go loose in Berkeley. A few less libs is always a good thing.
DarrelfromZeeland 1 year ago
looked like he was defending himself. The reaction of the kids was more uncivilized than mettler defending himself.
maxwellchandler 1 year ago
Glad to see the gay rights supporters are being civil and classy. Too bad if you actually watch the video it's clear that the guy is goin in to start shit. The guy defended himself. Good for him. Too bad my political beliefs are now being represented by this group of liberal assholes.
BRankins 1 year ago 2
@BRankins Typical Bakersfield asshole attitude. Who was more at fault, Mettler for stealing signs and punching people, or the girl in the video for calling him a "fucker"? Let me give you a hint, you goat roper...two of those are against the law.
Sheldonwh 1 year ago
Hey Ken, fuck you. You narrow minded right-wing Christian idiot. Don't push what your right-wing christian agenda in the KHSD.
buzman1985 1 year ago
Yeah, looked like he kicked the sign...not hit some kid. And I'm assuming all the people in this video are a bunch of liberal morons. F this and F that every word.....stupid losers.
rnzachery 1 year ago
@rnzachery You need to go to church.
buzman1985 1 year ago
@buzman1985 I do go to church. Sounds like you need to repend though. "Hey Ken, F___ you".
And I'd rather be a narrow minded Right Wing than an open minded (letting my brains fall out) left wing liberal idiot.
rnzachery 1 year ago
@rnzachery I like how they say they're open minded and then persecute any and all conservatives. Really, that's open minded? I think they're confusing open minded with being in support of what they believe to be open minded (which is in reality just as close minded as extreme conservatives).
poopwarrior8 6 months ago
I live in Ridgecrest, CA (Conservative crackpot central) where this fascist prick is on the ballot. Our local tea baggers have endorsed this shit magnet. That alone shows he must be a fascist, racist, prick pimple.
emmacole0007 1 year ago
and the piece of shit is running for Assembly and knowing my old hometown this prick will get elected
ronnykmarshall 1 year ago
At least give him a ticket for jaywalking.
byakuugan86 1 year ago 7
clearly saw punch
brandonfry89 2 years ago 6
if you look close enough you can clearly see a punch
brandonfry89 2 years ago 4
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Christians are stripping you of NOTHING. The male and female bodies were created by God to be together. You people get in the face and cussed a man and wonder why he got angery quickly?! No person would take that for long.
JohnsonWR8 2 years ago
Voters thought about the person. You have to think about the person, not the writing. You can only pick one, else you make no sense in this case.
goarmy18 2 years ago
People did vote. Hes not a fascists looser, but he did make a jackass of himself. The Prop passed because Americans wanted it to. There thinking beyond the words and writing of rights. There thinking about he future. If you think ppl who voted yes are, well you just called the majority of Americans stupid. If you want it about rights well then Gays shouldnt have the right to have marriage. But you say how can you deny a person rights. No im talking Gay marriage, not the ppl.....
goarmy18 2 years ago
ken mettler is a fascist piece of shit who knows he can get away with anything
byakuugan86 2 years ago 3
ken mettler is my hero
kolby1414 2 years ago
How sad, an elected Kern County official and presumably a well educated man acting like a bigoted child. Defend what you believe in, thats fine. But be a grown up about it.
ProjectPynk 2 years ago
fuck ken mettler
RestlessSpirit92 2 years ago 4
Christian conservative Kern County, the only place in California something like this could go down.
mgarland83 2 years ago
any bill giving people a chance to vote on taking rights away from someone guaranteed to them by the bill of rights/constitution should not be recognized.
pro gun, pro gay marriage, pro choice, FREEDOM, get into it
xPARROTx 2 years ago
christian scum
operaticthrottle 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Heterophobic sore loser. THE PEOPLE VOTED. YOU LOST!
StoogeWatcher 2 years ago
Gays...so ugly & so angry. Trying to deny the will of the people in a legitimate vote.
capon33 3 years ago
The tyranny of the majority is more frightful than the tyranny of government.
Governments and judges exist to protect the rights of people against whom the majority would rally.
Take an American Government class.
ettubrutemusic 2 years ago 3
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Mettler's not the fascist, you Democrats are. You hate Christians and Jews. You're pro-abortion and pro-gun control.
StoogeWatcher 3 years ago
Yes, because I want a redneck walking around with an AK. We don't want to take away the right to bear arms. But with the current guns that are available, it would be as though to say that at the time that Amendment was written, the Founding Fathers thought it would be a great idea to let people own their own naval fleets.
And Christians are stripping us of our rights. Are we supposed to be okay with that?
ettubrutemusic 2 years ago
Ken Mettler is a dishonorable rabble-rouser.
loudnmouthy 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Ken Mettler is an honorable man
iouamule 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
The right thing to do would have been to stomp that mother fucker.
JihadJack69 3 years ago
Wow, what shameful behavior, but it seems to be typical from people that call themselves 'Christian.' Really, what was he thinking trying to disrupt their ralley?
Marriage Equality for ALL!
theknowbody 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Don't you hypocrites go around crashing pro-Christianity rallies?
StoogeWatcher 3 years ago
Is there such a thing?
And being Christian is a choice.
ettubrutemusic 2 years ago
Yes it is a choice. I choose to be Christian.
StoogeWatcher 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
THe only fascists here are the liberals who can't accept the results of a democracy. They're the ones who want to make Christianity a hate crime. Fascist liberals are the ones who are vandalizing churches and attacking old ladies!
StoogeWatcher 3 years ago
Yeah it's a good thing we aren't a democracy though. We are a Constitutional Republic so our fate doesn't lay in the hand of the majority (idealy).
mathmexican4234 3 years ago
I voted for McCain. But you know what? When the election was over the majority of the people disagreed with me. Now Obama is going to be the next president. Now I keep my mouth shut and support Obama because he won the election. We have a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people". The majority vote is what decides the outcome. The vote on Prop 8 is over. Get over it. The decision goes to the majority, not the loudest and most vulgar.
IndianaJesusfreak 3 years ago
It looked like self defense to me. He was surrounded by a hostile crowd.
IndianaJesusfreak 3 years ago
@IndianaJesusfreak he chose to be present in that "hostile crowd." any intelligent person wouldn't have walked up to a group of protesters to steal their signs. ken's an idiot and he's proved that time and again with his actions and his words.
philipneum 1 year ago
Clitblister 3 years ago
The gay supporters show such tolerance and fine language. Just a fine example to everyone. Sad how the education system has failed them to not be able to put a sentence together without course language. As to the issue of the outsider coming to Bakersfield and creating problems. I just have one question. Has he beaten up his grandmother lately?
Assaulted his girlfriend?
Just wondering.
animal9592112 3 years ago
animal592112.
SUCK MY DICK AND LICK MY BALLS!
gloryhole4KEN 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
fuck you cunt
HOMOPHOBE4KEN 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
fuck you, animal adam.
Your package of pantyhose are waiting for you at Rite Aid! Fucking bitch!
HOMOPHOBE4KEN 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
You fags were voted down by the majority of CA voters, now shut the fuck up. If we have to be quiet about the Marxist you fucking liberal fags voted for because the majority rules, then take your on medicine on the majority who voted against your queerness.
robeco7 3 years ago
This was staged. The boy was the one who threw the first punch and he wasn't even from Bakersfield. This was pre-meditated. Which is obvious from the "They just got you on camera motherfucker" Ken Mettler was just defending himself, fucking faggot activists. Ken Mettler got baited.
jgpeppers 3 years ago
this is some nice slander buddy. got a good lawyer? i'd hope so if i were you.
punchedbyKEN 3 years ago
I find it funny all the backwards hicks in Bakersfield have more of a problem with people cussing than one of there elected officials striking a demonstrator.
I bet they gave him a raise in stinkfield.
PFTECHMETAL 3 years ago
The lowlife scum assaulted Ken first. I was there
animal9592112 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
No animal592112. You were in a gloryhole booth waiting for Mettler to suck you off.
lavendergirl63 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
animal959112; you left you pink panties in the backseat of my car last night, bitch!
HOMOPHOBE4KEN 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
You were there with my strap-on up your ass while you cried for mommy!
HOMOPHOBE4KEN 3 years ago
Wow
It's sad people can't do anything but cuss and scream
No one is going to take you seriously, on anything, if you can't hold back the f bombs
sarahjeanbillington 3 years ago 2
It seems like he took those signs off because the No on 8 people VANDALIZED the Yes on 8 sign. And it seemed as if the kid rushed towards him.
j2tharome15 3 years ago
are you aware that ken mettler has a criminal record of VANDALIZING signs???? So he has absolutely no room to even talk/
punchedbyKEN 3 years ago 2
Any chance of Mettler going to jail for this? What's happening with all this now?
gloryhole4KEN 3 years ago
Yeah, reports later showed that out of towners wanted this to happen to get sympathy. The picture they show was him reacting, they don't show the part in the published photos where the kid actually took a swung at him first. They're acting like spoiled children throwing temper tantrums over a vote.
jgpeppers 3 years ago
what is this gonna lead to now? violence? people for ken mettler should acknowledge the fact that what he did was wrong and should face the consequences. if nothing happens this will show that their is no justice in this county. people on ken's side say were making a mountain out of a mole hill but were not...this is a serious issue
morningsickness 3 years ago
"your goin to jail buddy" whats funny is you people talk so much shit week after week, more violence and more violence, then your wimp ass babys call the cops. I thought you guys dont like COPS. How many time has your group told me "THEY HOPE I DIE" and i dont even support the war, i support the troops. That kid has a violent record. both partys are to blame and you calling him a "Christian Fascist" is typical, very funny but very wrong.
annielwhite 3 years ago
It is obvious these faggots are violent and harassing this person. The faggots are obviously filled with hate.
RevSpitz 3 years ago
they are. very full of hate
annielwhite 3 years ago
your an asshole now go fucking choke
KENmettler69 3 years ago
your an asshole now go fucking choke
KENmettler69 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
You say this a lot rofl, have you choked on cock before?
droctavioussd 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
hell yeah, they prob bite dick and shit
droctavioussd 3 years ago
your an asshole now go fucking choke
KENmettler69 3 years ago
In the 3 biggest religions Christianity, Islam, and Judism (sp) all of them are against homosexuality and lesbianism. Even the Buddhists although they are more accepting of other things seem to frown upon homosexuality and lesbianism.
I can understand people wanting to be with the ones they "love". What passed Prop 8 was that idiot Newsom with his "Wheather or not" comment. If he hadn't gotten that arrogant, 8 may have failed.
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
>> Even the Buddhists although they are more accepting of other things seem to frown upon homosexuality and lesbianism.
◘ I've been a Theravada Buddhist for 5 years.
Buddhism IN NO WAY frowns upon homosexuality. The people who claim to practice it may make stupid remarks, but this is in no way Buddhism, anymore than a Buddhist serial killer would prove Buddhism is ok with killing and murdering.
KaseyAkira 3 years ago
fuck you
KENmettler69 3 years ago
mother fucker!!!
JUKIO01 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
lol.
im a hateful shit?
DarFBaDeR 3 years ago
right, NORMAL, DECENT people should be ashamed of themselves..
DarFBaDeR 3 years ago
what a fuckin idiot! NO ON 8!
CrazyCrysta 3 years ago
so is the controversy between this man and the "no on 8" folks because the signs he is holding resemble the yes on 8 signs? because i havent seen any yellow and blue no on 8 ones before.
KILL1SAVE1000 3 years ago
This is the funniest thing ever! Pussy ass Ken Mettler has the temper of a 5 year old. Honestly, any guy who can't keep his temper under control in such a ridiculous, petty situation has got to be a freakin wife beater! He's gonna beat the shit out of his kids if they ever turn out gay. This man deserves no respect. What a stupid American!
SerialKisser 3 years ago
this is why bakersfield is such a joke. you have nutcase christians who think they are correct about something. i would have beat the shit out of that guy.
Japandrifting 3 years ago
fuck these conservative morons you guys should have beat his ass i,m voting hell no on prop 8 stop the hate....
oaklandlatinosunited 3 years ago 2
I've been to three No on 8 rallies and they were all very civil, well, except for a YES person throwing a lit cigarette at us and another one spitting....
sherylrb 3 years ago
You forgot about the yes people throwing eggs at us on Oswell last week.
lavendergirl63 3 years ago
lucky it wasn't bricks, lol.
DarFBaDeR 3 years ago
What's really funny is that i don't live in California, not sure of the wording of prop 8, but see two sides of uncouth people, screaming like maniacs in front of children and acting very ignorant. It doesn't matter whether you're for or against, try to be civil for once in your life.
kromen10 3 years ago
Enough is enough! Only the facts will answer everyone's questions and opinions. Please view the facts at: .com/watch?v=4JZIJnJWZBQ
LiluBob 3 years ago
oooooo....
Jesus didnt like that!
operaticthrottle 3 years ago
Even if 8 passes it will be a temporary, pale victory. Marriage for all will eventually go through. If 8 passes the hypocritical lunatics will just have bought themselves a little more time to live out their failed fantasy, cartoon-driven lives. So its really okay if 8 passes. It, and the ignorant hordes who support it, will eventually fall.
bleg1 3 years ago
Yes, because the FCC has taught us that only calm language is acceptable. Here in America we're not allowed to speak how we wish. At least if the christian fascist of this world have there way. The same people who are more offended by the f-bomb than an elected official assaulting a out of town visitor.
PFTECHMETAL 3 years ago
ill beat everyone up
LALAKERS8 3 years ago
PLEASE REMEMBER THE KEN METTLER ROAST THAT WILL BE HELD IN KERN CITY THIS MONDAY AT 7 P.M.
Your voice needs to be heard so I can be fired. I am a sick bitch that needs to be fired.
Wiccanwolf, please remember to bring your panties!
KENmettler69 3 years ago
Man I could watch that kick and punch 100 times - so damn funny!
garydesade 3 years ago
Ken Mettler's my hero, punch away Mettler :D
droctavioussd 3 years ago
Hey, since I'm going to be without a job soon, I'm available to come to your house and conduct behavior modification with your children.
I prefer boys however. I drink lots of cheap wine too so have a lot on hand.
Actually I'll probably start drinking alot before this month is over.
KENmettler69 3 years ago
Your missing the point. I didn't have to be there because the video clearly shows Rob take the signs from Ken. He leaned back to kick and throw that punch. Again, how did Rob come up with the signs if he threw a punch?
Put the video in full screen, and move the slider to the 28 sec mark. At 31 sec its over, so click it again at the 28 sec mark and watch it again.
You clearly see the signs being taken. You guys have no credibility here, as the video is all the proof anyone needs.
cheesechachuda 3 years ago
Cheese, no use discussing this with the homophobes of Bakersfield. They want to believe what they want to believe.
lavendergirl63 3 years ago
wolf, how exactly does being at the shell station give proof of who assaulted who? This is one of the busiest intersections in town, and Mettler was walking west w his back to you. If you were at Mobil you might have had a better view.
Besides, no-one has to testify because the video clearly shows the signs being taken from Ken when he kicks and punches Rob. You guys have no case! Watch closely-
You just can't throw punches and grab those signs in the same swing, think about it.
HOTHEAD!
cheesechachuda 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Where I was I had an excellent position to view the entire corner. Yes there were cars going back and forth. Now when the incident happened I fortunately had an unobstructed view on what happened.
Now where exactly were you when this happened? I saw the video and there was a woman who was blocking the full access to what happened. So what was seem was Ken Mettler leaning back to avoid being hit. So you didn't see that. You also didn't see Rob the girl beater throw that punch.
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
thats awesome Wiccanwolf :D
show them for the frauds that they are!
like some other guy mentioned: the camera man was all for them assaulting Ken e.g. "ooh, were about to see some guy get beat the sh*t out of" but when Ken is the one who kicks some ass, he changes his tune real quick "you're going to jail, buddy"! LMFAO.
DarFBaDeR 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I was there that Friday night at the Shell station. I am there with the Pro-Troop people adn witinessed the incident. I was seen on television that Monday telling what I saw. It was the 21 year old who tried to assault Ken Mettler. From where I was standing I had the entire corner under observation. Now I had a clear view of what happened, did you?
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
You wouldn't be that ugly old man with the tubes in your nose? Worthless testimony from someone that wasn't even there in range.
Someone's looking for their 15 minutes of fame. Go back to the Elk's Lodge and drink your sorry life away.
lavendergirl63 3 years ago
Lavendergirl63, such language from you, it must hurt your parents to know they gave birth to such an ungrateful creature. I would call you a spawn of a female dog, but that would be nasty to insult the canine species.
I am a veteran I served to give you the freedom to act like an idiot and a tramp. One day you will wake up when some young idiot is insulting to you. Let us hope it is your own spawn!
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
Actually, my parents are proud that I stand up for what's right.
How many of your girlfriends did you send out for abortions, hypocrite?
lavendergirl63 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
When I had sex I made damned sure I used a condom, I didn't want any children until I was ready to be a father. Also I didn't want to contract something a shot of Penicillin couldn't cure. Now Lavender, how many trips have you taken to a free clinic for some "social disease" you picked up?
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
Oh, that's so funny, because I'm surprised an old useless koot like yourself EVER was able to get it up! I mean, it must be pretty limp now, right?
Honey, go back to your Elk's Lodge and drink your sad life away with your war buddies.
Oh, and my dad was in Nam, and he doesn't take a bow every ten minutes for serving his country. Grow a pair already!
lavendergirl63 3 years ago
Christ I want you, wiccan. Do you still have those condoms?
Never mind the condoms honey. We all know you're a bottom, and I'm going to do you bareback!
KENmettler69 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Rob "the girlfriend beater" got his ass beat by a REAL man.
thats right, rob has a restraining order against him for assaulting his girlfriend.
"...no stranger to violence himself.."
DarFBaDeR 3 years ago
respect each other no matter what your choice is. people that dont give others their voice are anti-american. support your choice but dont bag on me because my opinion is different....and quit stealing my sign off of my yard too!!
kavansurf 3 years ago
I'm pretty sure now that I'm gonna vote yes.
mnasd213 3 years ago
To tell you all the truth I've listened to both sides of the argument. I wasn't really sure who I was going to vote for and I thought the No side had the better argument... you know with giving gays rights and everything. But after this video, I don't know. There is so much hatred coming from the No side toward one man who is trying to collect defaced property. I think this video really illustrates the true character of gays... Just listenen to the language and tell me that that isn't hate.
mnasd213 3 years ago
it was not his property. they give these signs away to anyone passing by that wants them
FAGGOTterminater 3 years ago
This is sad... Why do these people have to act like this?
mnasd213 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Vote Yes On 8 to preserve democracy and silence these violent people.
lllllYesOn8 3 years ago
These people illustrate perfectly the immorality present in our society. It saddens me a lot
lllllYesOn8 3 years ago
"These people illustrate perfectly the immorality present in our society. It saddens me a lot " -
Using foul language pales in comparison to the immorality and repugnancy of Christian fascism. Your religion is humanity's blemish as Nietzsche so eloquently put it.
fcknhostilantitheist 3 years ago
you are humanity's blemish!
mnasd213 3 years ago
For amoment, just consider what the video would be like if one of the no's headed over to the yes side. You wouldn't hear any fu's and other obscene language.
lllllYesOn8 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Why are gays so hateful?
lllllYesOn8 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Just listenening to these people tells that they have serious hate issues. It's like they're just trying to swarm around Ken almost pushing him into the streets
lllllYesOn8 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Ugly fat lesbian- "Oh we got you on camera mother fucker"
Seriously people, vote yes on 8 if you want to see less bitches like that bitch. If you want to see more then vote no on 8.
rtusnowboarder 3 years ago
Are you talking about your mom? That's not nice to call her an ugly fat lesbian.
Snow boarders remind me of tinker bell.
KENmettler69 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Hell Yeah Ken! That guy got fucked up. Fuckin fags. Giving us fuckin aids. They're fuckin burnin in hell for that. That arrogant fool of a camerman... I'd fuck that bitch up if he came at me. We should kick all their faget assses out of this country.
rtusnowboarder 3 years ago
Pay close attention to the signs in Ken's hands. After he hits Rob, the signs are in Rob's hands. So tell me this, how exactly was Ken assaulted if Rob reached for and ended up with the signs, only to be punched in the face.
Because Ken wasn't assaulted! The video doesn't lie, and Ken Mettler is a HOTHEAD.
cheesechachuda 3 years ago 2
cheese, that's the whole point. The video wasn't altered, either.
Ken is a liar and is a hate monger.
He needs to be arrested.
voteNOonPROPeight 3 years ago
Seriously, with that woman conveniently blocking the camera, all that this video shows is that the No on 8 supporters that were on that corner that night are about as ignorant as they come. I realize that this topic is a huge issue for both sides. I also believe that Ken Mettler should have never ventured over to the No on 8 corner that night. At the end of the day, the swearing and complete lack of respect from almost each person on that corner were appalling and showcase their tiny vocabulary.
BiggieKen 3 years ago
So this was a preplanned incident them. No doubt they rehersed the whole thing, and everyone knew their mark & when to be in the right position.
I wonder who played Kens part in rehersals???
FAGGOTterminater 3 years ago
I'm not claiming a conspiracy theory in anyway and never suggested it was "rehearsed." I'm just saying that the woman obviously blocks the camera in such a way that one cannot see if anybody actually hit Mettler or whether Mettler was just being a moron and did decide to randomly hit Rob whatever-his-last-name-is.
BiggieKen 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I was across at the Shell station and Mettler was attacked by the punk. I saw the entire happening, Ken had stepped back from the swing. So again the left proves it's hyprocracy as usual.
The Friday before this incident, some of the World Can't Wait, came to where we run a "Support the Troops" rally and tried to start a fight with us. So just how peaceful are those people?
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
Well if you are a witness, did you contact the police?
I doubt it. It's just another tactic to debunk this video now that there is PROOF these signs were not stolen.
FAGGOTterminater 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I went to the media, I gave an interview to Ch 17 News about what I witinessed. I am also waiting for a subpoena as a witiness against the 21 year old, if needed.
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
i love the audio from this girl. they should have put this on the news
overtonmikey 3 years ago
watch?v=Y164geHdu0Q
This video shows Yes supporters GIVING AWAY SIGNS to passing cars.
I hope those people return them before they are accused of STEALING!
I wonder if mettler chased the cars to retrieve HIS signs?
THE GUY IS FULL OF SHIT!
Westb0r0church 3 years ago
What is wrong with you people. Stop this.
PFTECHMETAL 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
He was wrong for putting himself in that situation. I can see how he may have mistaken the sings for his own. But that does not justify the verbal and pysical attack. The unintellegent and vulgar behavior of the "no on 8" protesters just makes me want to vote YES ON 8 all that much more than I did before.
Tambellina1 3 years ago
Jesus, how many more times are you going to post that same comment?
KENmettler69 3 years ago
who, me?
or PFTECHMETAL?
DarFBaDeR 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
——————/´ ¯/)
—————--/—-/
—————-/—-/
———--/´¯/'--'/´¯`•_
———-/'/--/—-/—--/¨¯\
——--('(———- ¯~/'--')
———\————-'—--/
———-'\'————_-•´
————\———--(
————-\———-- ken mettler!
gloryhole4KEN 3 years ago
1. 10/29/08 The Bakersfield Californian: Page B1.
Lois Henry writes: Ken Mettler's actions a poor example.
"He knowingly put himelf in an overheated situation, grabbed signs that demonstrators said belonged to them, didn't leave even whenpeople were screaming at him, and lashe dout like Napoleon Dynamite in a cage fight when someone got too close."
You see Ken, you done fucked up.
lavendergirl63 3 years ago
i thought bakersfield was an anti art/graffiti town. how could mettler get dismissed with just a slap on the wrist and a small bail while if someone else did that the outcome would have been different. it just shows that if you have ties and money you could get away with just about anything.
morningsickness 3 years ago 3
also chad vegas should have not made any comments, what he said was out right ignorant and slanderous . i hope this jokester expects a civil suit for slander as well.
vegas and mettler should just resign and focus on their religion and leave their positions for real professionals.
morningsickness 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
It certainly isn't surprising that these spoiled liberal dependent children are so loud and obnoxious, nor that they are such abject cowards. One man strolled in, took signs, and made you all look like a bunch of pathetic wimps. "I got his picture." What a joke. Get some courage, faggots.
Apoisonoussnake 3 years ago
The best part about this is how bad of a liar Ken Mettler is. Hopefully this victim has Mettler arrested. He does have deep pockets.
greenebhs7 3 years ago
Violent racists like Mettler are an embarrassment to Christianity. Jesus spoke harshly of these frauds who would pose self-righteously in his name.
FreedomUSA1 3 years ago
The best part about this entire situation is to see what a hipocrit(sp) Ken Mettler is. Now he is a lying Christian as well. A pretty bad one I might add. Hopefully this victim presses charges. Mettler has DEEP pockets. Go get him.
greenebhs7 3 years ago 3
This comment has received too many negative votes show
the only regret mettler should have is that he did not follow the right hook with a left uppercut
billcorlew 3 years ago
Maybe it's my Mac, but I can hardly see this video to even comment on it. But I could hear it, and the vulgarity does not do our side any good.
grannygear 3 years ago
what a redneck loser this Mettler guy is...im glad the 21 yr old is pursuing charges against this loser!!
litoz04 3 years ago
I can understand how Mr. Mettler may have mistaken the signs for his own. And that he probably felt intimidated by the mob. But the people yelling and the guy doing the taping sound very unintelligent and vulgar. Makes me want to vote YES on 8 that much more. Also, I have been out there supporting the troops and, I can say personally, that not everyone on the "Peace" corner is peaceful.
Tambellina1 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
The week prior to this incident 2 of the "peaceful" protestors came over to the Shell station and tried to jump Steve and Eric. So again the face of hate is all on "no on 8".
Wiccanwolf98 3 years ago
What is truly interesting is that every one is seeing Something completely different. Also, what is this about it being editing. It is one fluid shot. More so, I get the impression that no one in this comment area has ever seen raw emotion. If every one has for got this is a hot button issue.
PFTECHMETAL 3 years ago
ken was picking up his own signs that someone had defaced with a no sticker. This is classic mob mentality. You can see the guy in the black sweatshirt make the first move. looks like self defense to me.
billcorlew 3 years ago
are you aware that ken mettler was arrested in 2002 for defacing signs in self?
punchedbyKEN 3 years ago
himself