Mass. Gov Caught Riding in SUV After Declaring it ‘Car-Free Week’
- Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:28am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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“You got me!”
That’s how Massachusetts Gov. Duval Patrick reacted after local news station WBZ-TV caught Patrick driving in his SUV during “car-free week” — a green initiative launched by the governor himself.
“Look, it’s a great initiative for people who can make the most of it,” he told reporters. “I hope they will and I hope during the course of the week to make the most of it, too.”
But he also tried to make light of the situation while quipping, “I carpooled this morning with my trooper. We both had to come together.”
But some local residents aren’t laughing. WBZ has some reaction:
“It’s a little bit of hypocrisy,” observed one commuter.
We asked some regular folks if the Governor was ‘talking the talk’ instead of ‘walking the walk.’
“If he’s going to tell people to do something,” says another man, “he should try to do it himself. That’s the way I see it.”
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“He should be a role model for everyone,” one man told us.
Here’s footage of the incident, along with a cheeky report by WBZ about politicians who don’t follow their own advice:
To be fair, the outlet does try to give Patrick the benefit of the doubt, noting that he does have a busy schedule and he requires security. But that isn’t a complete free pass.
As for Patrick, he said he will still try to practice what he preaches.
“I got the gotcha question,” the governor admitted. “Believe me, I’m going to do my best.”
(H/T: Drudge)
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Comments (84)
TheePolitinator
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:11amThis is exactly why after 125 years of family living in MA, we decided last July it was time to leave that liberal stronghold
“to a liberal failure is a resume enhancement”.
Report Post »Ryan Beaulieu
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:31amI live in Mass and this guy is ridiculous. I cant stand him at all and most of the people (Atleast around my town) are really getting fed up with this guy.
Report Post »DanWesson455
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:51amAnother politician or black if you want. Don’t do as I do just do as I say. DIP WAD up yours jerk.
Report Post »blue_sky
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:54amThe former Gov of Mass, Mitt Romney, has also been busted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJgLXC66ttk
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Report Post »Pujols
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 12:01pmSTOP thinking about OBAMA.
HILLARY will ride in on the White Horse. GET REDAY . . .
Report Post »Pujols
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 12:03pmHow else was He going to get to the Bar? Ride his horse.
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 12:04pmExcept Mitt Romney isn’t the one that initiated the ridiculous event in the first place.
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 12:24pmsurprised he wasn’t in a pimped out rolls. the hypocrisy of the democrats doesn’t shock me, like the john kerry registering his yacht in rhode Island to avoid 100k in Massachusetts taxes.
Report Post »cosette
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 3:57pmTypical Liberal M.O.! Do as I say, not as I do. Nuf’ said!
Report Post »pbrenda51
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 12:24pmGood for you!! you will find life seems better away from the nuts……the liberal stance is ” that’s fine for you, but not for me”……..elitists
Report Post »randy
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:09amWhy are you all you RACISTS picking on this BLACK Governor? LOL
That was sarcasm for those of you that did not catch it…….. :)
Report Post »ooskerDoo
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:40am…wait a minnitt — He’s Black? I thought he was a dark tanned Polynesian.. I guess I’ll have to give him a break now. <>
Report Post »It’s not the color of the skin, but the color of the character. He should at least do a photo op of a Redline commute to work, and have someone else drive his SUV to his office for his little trips here and there, right?
Here’s my question: was this done to appease the green re-election vote? Hmmmmm
1947
Posted on September 21, 2011 at 3:23amHe’s Black….They just do what they want to do ……They don’t have good leadership skills…..
Report Post »rab3
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:08amClearly the Blaze is racist for pointing this out.
Report Post »Brizz
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:15amOooooooo, he black?
Report Post »Thought it was another politician “do as I say, not as I do” story.
fatjack
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 2:21pmNaah, it makes you a racist for point it out. Get over yourself.
It’s coming!…………………………Are you ready?
Report Post »1casawizard
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 2:47pmI wuz gonna say something ’bout that da bit-h takin da ride ‘sted ’o poolin, but I found out he got the black skin, can’t say it now.
Report Post »Uechi
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:05amRules don’t apply to important people only to us little people who are too stupid to grasp any idea. What a typical JO politician
Report Post »clockwatcher
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:04amHe is so smart he should be a nobama advisor. Yet more trash to be put on the trash heap of history next election day.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:12amRules .. he doesn’t need no stinking rules .. they are only for the peons .. oh I mean “citizens” .. hopefully they will vote this joker out!
TEA!
Report Post »docmo
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:04amJust like michelle the chunky one eating burgers, fries, tacos[don't get in her way], fine spirits and more on our buck. Screw the public we are liberal shmucks who are leading you to a better life while you obey us. Your food and ride are coming to an end you will join the welfare group.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 12:14pmAnd then the Liberals wonder why they are referred to as Limousine Liberals! They are far above the regular citizens who pay their salaries.
Report Post »boca_chica
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:03amMommy and daddy say do as your are told. “The Parent Syndrome” all leaders get at some point. Ask your boss if he dosen‘t feel like he’s babysitting at times.
Report Post »Look at the country…many people nod, zombi-like, when they listen to our “bosses/leaders” when they speak.(see examples everywhere).
At least the internet can blow holes in these people now( and not have to depend on the msm lying sacks).
TEIN
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:03amThat??? That only applied to the little people!!! I am the aristocratic Governor!!!! I rule; the serfs follow…Bring me my specter, crown and SUV…and raise the taxes to pay for it all…..
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:01amWhats good for the goose is good for the gander!! What is it about these people that think they are above everyone else.. Oh I am the Governor.. I tell you what to do.. but I will do whatever I want. Yo Massachussets… vote this hypocrite out.. ASAP
Report Post »kalicopete
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:01amIt’s just for the little people.
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:58amCar free week? He is driving an SUV, not a car, right?
Liberals playing with terms all the time!
Report Post »Cindy in CA
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 4:03pmYou are right. SUV is not a car. We have an SUV and we pay more in DMV license fees than a car.
Report Post »GaryInTheMiddle
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:57amDo as the stupid lib says not as we does.
Report Post »INOGAWD
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:13amNot going to get any better for You, With people like Kerry,
Frank and Brown Representing MA. !! “Feel for Ya, but I cant
quite reach You”….
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:54am“He should be a role model for everyone,” one man told us.”
Report Post »Is the guy that said this 5 years old?
Politicians aren’t role models..THEY ARE EMPLOYEES AND ARE BEHOLDEN TO US.
ROLE MODELS?!?!
That’s why we have losers for “leaders”. Voters like this clown.
CapAndTradeACommie
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:54amBut he knows what we are supposed to be doing. ‘Bigot”
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:54amliberals don’t feel they have to keep the rules they impose on others. Just look at how they spew the vitriol they condemned in Tucson and court the same corporations they criticize and seek to tax into oblivian.
Report Post »ZAP
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:47amOff he goes into the sunset with his gas gussler
Report Post »INOGAWD
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:18amKinda bring’s Gore to mind… Gotta Luv‘ these guy’s !!
Report Post »CulperGang
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:46amIn your face “elitism.“ Did the people of MASS chose this fool to ”lord” over them OR administer to running the state??? There is a distinction.
Report Post »SREGN
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:46amDo as I say, not as I do. Our then-governor John Corslime came to talk to us about us replacing our harmless incandescent light bulbs with those mercury hazard ones, and the whole time he talked he left his three SUVs idling at the curb. They behave as if hypocrisy were a virtue.
Report Post »brianmoc
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:45ami live in MA and its “do as your told, not as i do” last 3 out 4 speakers of the house indited on federal charges.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:44amWho doesn’t have a busy schedule? That is no excuse. Why should he get a pass.
Report Post »welloddyfriggindah
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:40amI’m shocked…say it ain’t so!!
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:40amWhy is this news? Everyone surely knows by now that when the elitists declares an activity that we should avoid doing, it is not meant to include them too.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:36amTypical liberal. Do as I say, not as I do.
Report Post »Dangerous Dave
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:35amWhy isn’t the d-bag riding in a Prius?????
Report Post »HKS
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:34amLittle people should know, do as I say. Not as I do.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 10:41amDid he and his wife didn’t take two seperate SUVs? Like our POTUS and wife? They can’t even double up in a jet when heading out for vacation.
Report Post »SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 11:56amThis exercise was for the cattle to partake……I hope noone expected the ranchers to participate.
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