Early this morning, drugged out mayoral candidate and noted local pervert Dan Savage threatened to “wrap [his] hands around [Stranger news reporter] Dominic Holden’s throat and choke him literally to DEATH.”
Although Savage claimed in his post on The Stranger’s blog, Slog, that he would “not get in trouble with the city,” his threat could in fact endanger his run for mayor.
“It’s a felony,” says Seattle Police Department spokeswoman Renee Witt. “Especially [if the threatened person has] a real fear that this person is capable of carrying out this threat.”
Savage has already been accused of skirting campaign laws in his bid for mayor, and it’s unclear what kind of impact his recent statement may have.
Savage, who has yet to come in to work, could not be reached for comment.
Seattle Police do not appear to be investigating Savage’s threat.
This is my favorite Slog entry of all time.
But Dom could take him. Savage couldn’t choke a bean burrito to death with those perverted ladyfingers.
It’s a stalker issue. They’re not going to do anything until Savage attacks.
How about that for a headline? “Savage Attacks.”
Hmm… gets you to thinking — Mayor Savage is a pretty kick-ass name for a mayor. Y’all should elect him just for that. (And if you really think he would relinquish power in one day…)
Why doesn’t he run for president of his condo?
Then he can enforce density laws of 1 person per square foot and satisfy his insatiable appetites.
Savage and Dom already discussed that there was no threat, as well as knew it, before Savage made the post.
This is all just one big circus. It would be funny if Dan Savage wasn’t involved. Dan Savage is a goon. Might as well be Farley’s brother.
I thought his threat had a pitbull-like intensity.
Farley?
Andrew Jackson threatened to kill people are the time, and he still managed to be elected president twice.
Aping Wonkette’s approach much?
@5 Don’t be so dismissive – this is a serious issue. How would you react if Nickels threatened a journalist and the Stranger failed to report it?
Ray Patterson: Look, Simpson, I’ve been elected by the voters of this city 16 years in a row. So they must think I’m doing a damn good job.
Homer Simpson: You wanna know what I think?
Ray Patterson: No! Nobody wants to hear the nonsensical ravings of a loudmouthed malcontent!
Homer Simpson: Oh! Well, we’ll see about that!
Dom could certainly get a restraining order if he wanted one, but we all know how effective those things are.
IT WAS A JOKE, PEOPLE.
Jesus fucking Christ on a stick.
Hilarious. Thanks for that.
Dualing bongs at 20 paces! That is how to settle this! Then, maybe a trip to Honeyhole?
I’m bored.
Best Slog post, evar. For cereal. So much <3.
People in the office are looking at me funny & wondering what I’m laughing at…
@13
Thank you so much for clarifying. I was actually really worried for Dom for a minute.
@13 I know it was a joke, I just didn’t get it right away. Jeez.
Isn’t this a labor violation?
Make him buy you a happy hour martini …
@17 That’s a great idea! I’m not running for mayor, but I might do that anyway tonight.
Oh, and @1 is my favorite Slog comment of all time.
I’d pay to watch him whack Greg Nickels with a bullhorn.
As a matter of fact, that should be an annual Strangercrombie thingy.
Can you post the paypal account for Dan’s grassroots fund raising campaign again please? Yes, He Can!
Thanks!
Dan Savage is so cool!