Wisconsin Mayor Says ‘Muslim’ Obama Has ‘Destroyed Fabric Of Democracy’

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The mayor of a northwestern Wisconsin city came under fire Monday for his Facebook post in which he called President Barack Obama a Muslim who has “destroyed the fabric of democracy” along with his wife First Lady Michelle Obama.

Five city council members want Superior, Wisconsin Mayor Bruce Hagen to retract the Facebook comment under a picture of First Lady Obama, which, according to WDIO, read, “Unbelievable! She and her Muslim partner have destroyed the fabric of democracy that was so very hard fought for!”

Hagen, who is in his fifth term as mayor, told WDIO his comment is an expression of free speech.

One city council member called the mayor’s comments “inappropriate.”

“How can we have a non-partisan elected mayor who has to work with elected officials, including the president’s office, making these comments?” Graham Garfield told WDIO.

City Council President Tom Fennessey said Hagen’s comments were personal and not germane to city business.

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  1. This man needs to be shamed and spammed until he resigns in disgrace.

  2. GOPers want to be politically incorrect? Fine.

    OMG what a fucking senile ancient white asshole. Thank the gods he looks to be grasping at the handle of death’s door by the tips of his fingers. Too bad before he croaks he’s letting the entire world know just how big of a raging racist and douchebag he is, and making sure we’re all aware of the enormity of his absolute stupidity.

    It’s too bad the folks from this town had to deal with his retarded ass for so long.

  3. “destroyed the fabric of democracy”

    Which fabric? Don’t tell me - muslin, right?

  4. Either that or damask.

  5. You attack this family by starting with the First Lady? What specifically is wrong with you? Hint: It’s more than one thing.

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