{"id":2172659,"date":"2024-02-09T17:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/do-you-know-who-the-f-i-am-democratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T17:48:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T22:48:02","slug":"do-you-know-who-the-f-i-am-democratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/do-you-know-who-the-f-i-am-democratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic PA State Rep caught on video threatening to shut down bar: &#8216;Do you know who I am"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdo-you-know-who-the-f-i-am-democratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172659&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pennsylvania State Representative Caught in Drunken \u200bTirade\u2064 at Local\u200b Bar<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>Pennsylvania state representative Kevin Boyle\u2063 (@PhillyCrimeUpd\/X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Pennsylvania State House representative\u2062 Kevin Boyle (D.) was captured on video engaging in a wild \u200band intoxicated outburst, verbally attacking bar staff and threatening to abuse his political power to shut down\u200b the establishment.<\/p>\n<p>The shocking footage shows Boyle shouting, &#8220;I\u2019ll close \u200cyour f\u2013ing bar. This bar is done! Do you know who the f\u2014 I am? This bar is done \u200btomorrow!&#8221;\u2063 He \u200bproceeded to hurl profanities at\u200c those present, even accusing them of being &#8220;U.S. military intelligence and traitors,&#8221; as seen in the video.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PhillyCrimeUpd\/status\/1756016737999266159?s=20\">Philly Crime Update<\/a>, sources close to the incident revealed that \u200bthe police were \u200bcalled to the \u2063scene\u2064 to remove \u2064the representative from the premises. The incident reportedly occurred\u200d earlier this week at Gaul and Co. Malt\u200d House in Rockledge, Pa.<\/p>\n<p>Boyle has \u2062not yet responded to requests for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Boyle, who has held his \u2062position since 2010 and represents Pennsylvania\u2019s 172nd\u2063 House district, is currently seeking reelection\u200d in \u200cNovember.\u200c Patrick Gushue (R.), a U.S. Army veteran, is running against Boyle.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I genuinely hope that Representative Boyle receives the necessary support during this challenging time. His unacceptable behavior and threats to exploit his authority to shut down a local business\u200d underscore the urgent \u200dneed for new \u2063leadership in the district,&#8221; stated Gushue. &#8220;As a \u2063U.S\u200d Army Ranger, I\u200d have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-cant-make-this-up-disgraced-former-fbi-agent-peter-strzoks-wife-melissa-hodgman-named-acting-director-of-the-division-of-enforcement-for-the-sec\/\" title=\"You Can\u2019t Make This Up: Disgraced Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok\u2019s Wife, Melissa Hodgman, Named Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement for the SEC\">proven track record<\/a> of serving our country \u2062and I am eager to earn the opportunity to continue serving by representing the wonderful people of Northeast Philadelphia.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Pennsylvania\u2063 House Democratic leadership issued a joint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/philadelphia\/2024\/02\/09\/kevin-boyle-bar-video-philadelphia\">statement<\/a> \u2063to Axios, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-ftc-punished-twitter-for-seceding-from-the-censorship-complex\/\" title=\"Biden's FTC penalized Twitter for leaving the censorship network.\">expressing deep\u200d concern<\/a> over the video. &#8220;Rep. Boyle has\u200c been open about his personal \u200dstruggles. We are encouraged that \u200dour colleague and dear friend is seeking help,&#8221; the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>Boyle&#8217;s troubled history \u2063in office\u200b dates back to 2021 when he was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcphiladelphia.com\/news\/politics\/pa-state-rep-kevin-boyle-arrested-and-charged-with-harassment\/2971504\/\">arrested<\/a> and subsequently charged with harassment and violating \u2063a protection from abuse order filed by \u2062his wife. At\u2064 the\u2063 time, fellow Democrats, including then-governor Tom \u2064Wolf (D.), called \u2064for\u2062 his resignation. It was later revealed that Boyle was grappling \u200bwith <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health issues<\/a>, for\u200b which he agreed to seek treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062How should the Pennsylvania State \u200bHouse hold representative Kevin Boyle\u200c accountable for his behavior in the viral video?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Pennsylvania\u200b State\u200b House representative Kevin Boyle is facing \u200csevere backlash after being caught on video engaging in a\u200b drunken tirade at a local bar. The footage, which has \u200csince gone viral, shows Boyle verbally abusing\u2062 bar staff and \u200cthreatening to use \u2062his political power to shut down the\u2062 establishment.<\/p>\n<p>In the shocking \u200cvideo,\u200c Boyle can be heard shouting profanities and making \u200boutrageous\u2063 claims. He aggressively states, &#8220;I&#8217;ll close your f-ing bar. \u200dThis bar is \u200ddone! Do you know who the f- I am? This bar is done\u2064 tomorrow!&#8221; He\u200c goes on to \u200bhurl insults \u2062at those present, accusing them \u200bof being\u200b &#8220;U.S. military intelligence and\u200b traitors.&#8221; \u2062Such behavior \u200bfrom an elected official is deeply concerning and undermines \u200cthe\u200d public&#8217;s trust in their representation.<\/p>\n<p>The incident raises questions about Boyle&#8217;s\u2063 fitness\u200b for office and \u200bhis ability to make rational \u2064decisions on\u200c behalf of his constituents. \u200dA public figure\u200c should always conduct \u2063themselves with professionalism\u200c and dignity, especially \u200cin their interactions\u200d with\u200b others. Boyle&#8217;s behavior \u200bnot only reflects poorly\u2063 on himself but also on the state of Pennsylvania \u200cand its legislative body \u200cas \u2064a whole.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of Boyle&#8217;s actions extend beyond his reputation. The threat to\u2064 abuse \u200dhis\u2063 political \u2063power to shut down\u200c the bar is a clear abuse of authority and an affront\u2063 to democracy. Elected officials,\u200b regardless of \u200dtheir political affiliation, have a duty to \u200ddefend\u2064 and \u200cuphold the\u2064 principles of democratic governance. Boyle&#8217;s behavior \u2063not only undermines these principles but also compromises the public&#8217;s\u200c faith \u2064in the political\u200c process.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative \u200bthat appropriate\u2064 action be taken in\u200c response to this incident. The Pennsylvania\u200b State House must \u200bhold Boyle accountable \u200dfor his actions and ensure that he faces the consequences of his\u2064 behavior. Public officials should\u200c be held to a higher standard and\u2064 must be aware of the impact their actions have on the individuals and communities they represent.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u2062Boyle should take this\u2062 as an opportunity to reflect on \u200dhis actions and consider the\u200b consequences\u2064 of his behavior. As a representative, he has a responsibility to his constituents to act in their best interests and to conduct\u200b himself in\u2064 a manner consistent with\u2062 the values of \u2063integrity and respect.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a reminder that elected officials must always strive to uphold the trust placed in them by the public.\u200b It is essential for individuals in\u2062 positions\u2064 of power to demonstrate leadership, accountability, and \u2063a commitment to serving the people they represent.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bconclusion, the behavior exhibited by Pennsylvania State House representative\u200d Kevin\u2062 Boyle in his\u2064 drunken tirade at a local\u200b bar is unacceptable and undermines the public&#8217;s trust in their elected officials. It is \u2064crucial for the Pennsylvania State \u2064House to take appropriate \u200baction and hold\u2063 Boyle accountable for his actions. Boyle should also\u2062 reflect on his behavior and work towards\u2064 regaining the trust of his constituents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pennsylvania State House Rep. Kevin Boyle (D.) was filmed in a drunken rage, verbally attacking bar staff and vowing to exploit his political influence to shut down their establishment. In the video, Boyle can be heard shouting, &#8220;I&#8217;ll shut your damn bar down! It&#8217;s over for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2360,"featured_media":2172660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-09-at-3.57.47-PM.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-09-at-3.57.47-PM.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2360"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172659"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172659\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172660"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}