Designer claims unhappy customer got assaulted, now wants to sue
by metro / metro new york
JUL 17, 2008
When a 25-year-old Manhattan graduate student who was assaulted Tuesday night got dressed that morning, she probably didn’t anticipate that her T-shirt would provoke four teens into shoving her, pulling out her earphones and spitting in her face.
Wearing the $69 T-shirt that sparked the alleged assault, designer Apollo Braun flashes a peace sign. (Photo: )
Then again, with a shirt sporting the slogan, “Obama is my slave,” it may have been wise to consider the possibility.
Now she’s suing the $69 shirt’s designer, Apollo Braun, for “all he’s got,” the designer claims.
But the Israeli-born Braun — born Doron Braunshtein — says what allegedly happened to his now-disgruntled customer isn’t his fault — and that his outrageous design reflects not his views but those of “ordinary WASPs.”
“For a lot of people, when they see Obama, they see a slave. People think America is not ready for a black president,” Braun told Metro from his five- year-old Orchard Street boutique.
Braun claims that after the customer — who did not return repeated calls from Metro — threatened to sue, he contacted his own lawyer, who assured him he was shielded by the First Amendment from any legal action.
The ugly incident over the ugly shirt took place at 8:30 p.m. in Union Square, Braun told Metro, when four African-American female teenagers accosted the student, cursed at her for her shirt and pushed her. According to the designer, the student walked away, but the girls followed her, one pulling the earphones out of her ears, another spitting in her face.
This isn’t Braun’s first sartorial criticism of the Democratic presidential presumptive nominee. He has also sold shirts with slogans such as “Jews Against Obama,” “Obama = Hitler” and “Who Killed Obama?” — which he claims was so popular, he moved 1,200 pieces.
“I can’t stand Obama,” Braun says, adding that it’s not because the Illinois senator is black. “That’s the only thing I like about him. He opens the door for other minorities.”
“He reminds me of Adolf Hitler,” Braun explained, adding he does not like Obama because “he is a Muslim” — a thoroughly debunked myth.
by s. spencer scott
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
it's on.
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
Braunshtein is trying to cloud the issue, not only "WASPs" but Jews also see Obama as their slave and he obviously is. The rubbish about him being a Muslim and Hitler is just to deflect attention from the fact that he is more like a Sharon and a Begin given his speech at AIPAC. But look out for rasolowitz to decry this kind of articles as anti-Semitic for putting his masters in a bad light. LOL
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: [QB] Braunshtein is trying to cloud the issue, not only "WASPs" but Jews also see Obama as their slave and he obviously is.
What a loser! A man attends one conference in an attempt to pander for votes that he needs in key battle ground states in order to win the top spot in one of the highest offices in the world, and now he's a "slave" for it? Why, because he's Black? You self-hating radical.
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
Oh come now Captain America, stop apologising for charlatanry. You know this "change Washington" rhetoric was just that. There is his recent stance on NAFTA, outsourcing etc so it's certainly not about "one conference". His AIPAC groveling does, however, represent mounting evidence that he is reneging on all his promises: making a sharp dash to the center after consolidating the gullible left; if he wins he moves further right. That's politics. There is nothing self hating about pointing out the truth. There is, however, something pathetic and self-defeating about the wilful and dedicated ignorance of the Obama nuts like you... Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^ Sundjata , this sensitive-ass whiteboy is not worth your words.
alT, please check your tnv.
Posted by Wolofi (Member # 14892) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: Oh come now Captain America, stop apologising for charlatanry. You know this "change Washington" rhetoric was just that. There is his recent stance on NAFTA, outsourcing etc so it's certainly not about "one conference". His AIPAC groveling does, however, represent mounting evidence that he is reneging on all his promises: making a sharp dash to the center after consolidating the gullible left; if he wins he moves further right. That's politics. There is nothing self hating about pointing out the truth. There is, however, something pathetic and self-defeating about the wilful and dedicated ignorance of the Obama nuts like you...
^^^*BOWS*
Dude, this guy is deep man I don't know why you sensitive niglets are so scared of him. He is the political champion of this forum he really knows the in and outs and behind the scene workings of the political world.
Why don't you guys just objectively discern this dude instead of just being reactionary to him.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^ LOOK AT THESE TWO PATHETIC IDIOTS TRYING TO TEAM UP AFTER GETTING THEIR ASSES WHOOPED UP AND DOWN THE BOARD.
LOSERS INC. Posted by Alive-(What Box) (Member # 10819) on :
I am actually not all that skeptical about Hussein.. especially when compared to others.
Just my opinion..
Posted by sportbilly (Member # 14122) on :
HOOORAY for those girls! New York City, where black pride is still alive!
First Saturday Night Live, then the Jew Yorker's front page "satirical cartoon" and now this.
The standard line for whites carpet-bombing the country with hate speech: "This isn't our view. We're just lampooning the ignoarance of whites."
Which is why whites weren't --and never are--the targets of these "jokes." Remmeber the rule folks: in order for a satire or inside-joke to be valid the target of the ridicule must be in said satire. When things like this happen the whites never are. I hope next time it's a group of black men who get theis hands on this Jew and do more than spit on him.
Posted by Mmmkay (Member # 10013) on :
^ You. Are. Pretty Crazy.
Posted by Alive-(What Box) (Member # 10819) on :
^[psst..] it ain't just N York old man .. (sportbilly)
Posted by sportbilly (Member # 14122) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mmmkay: ^ You. Are. Pretty Crazy.
You are. Pretty Stupid.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by Wolofi:
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: Oh come now Captain America, stop apologising for charlatanry. You know this "change Washington" rhetoric was just that. There is his recent stance on NAFTA, outsourcing etc so it's certainly not about "one conference". His AIPAC groveling does, however, represent mounting evidence that he is reneging on all his promises: making a sharp dash to the center after consolidating the gullible left; if he wins he moves further right. That's politics. There is nothing self hating about pointing out the truth. There is, however, something pathetic and self-defeating about the wilful and dedicated ignorance of the Obama nuts like you...
^^^*BOWS*
Dude, this guy is deep man I don't know why you sensitive niglets are so scared of him. He is the political champion of this forum he really knows the in and outs and behind the scene workings of the political world.
Why don't you guys just objectively discern this dude instead of just being reactionary to him.
how would u like the black man to call u a dumb ass white honkey cracker????
Posted by Serpent Wizdom (Member # 7652) on :
This is so funny to me.
Although I know it doesn't matter who makes it to the oval office and all presidents are puppets and I ain't even voting this Novermber, I am hoping Obama wins.
I can't wait to see the reaction of all these racist nuts!!
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by sportbilly:
quote:Originally posted by Mmmkay: ^ You. Are. Pretty Crazy.
You are. Pretty Stupid.
this goes. without saying.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
quote:Originally posted by Serpent Wizdom: This is so funny to me.
Although I know it doesn't matter who makes it to the oval office and all presidents are puppets and I ain't even voting this Novermber, I am hoping Obama wins.
I can't wait to see the reaction of all these racist nuts!!
Word.
Do you think this is Neely Fuller's predicted "Racial Showcasing" coming to fruition on a grand scale?
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
BTW, does anybody know if he went to Elmina Castle and cried?
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^What was he supposed to do crabmaster? Was he supposed to LAUGH at the Holocaust???
According to that web page the crabmaster linked up, Obama did not actually cry at The Wall. He cried when he visited A Shrine dedicated to the Holocaust.
But we're going to have this stabworthy Idiot come on here, pretend he's black and then SLANDER Obama right before our very own eyes. What a f0cking Neanderthal! Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by Heru-Behutet^*^: ^What was he supposed to do crabmaster? Was he supposed to LAUGH at the Holocaust???
According to that web page Obama did not actually cry at The Wall. He cried when he visited A Shrine dedicated to the Holocaust.
But we're going to have this stabworthy Idiot come on here, pretend he's black and then SLANDER Obama right before our very own eyes. What a f0cking Neanderthal!
Learn to read bozo, I didn't say he cried at wall. But are you going to answer the question? Did he cry at Elmina castle, (or even visit there as part of his campaign trail)? Or cried at the holocaust sites for aparthied victims in South Africa for that matter.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^ Good that you've clarified your statement. One would think you had a logical reason (besides being a natural arsehole) for having 3 pics of Bush, McCain and Clinton at The Wall.
Posted by Alive-(What Box) (Member # 10819) on :
quote:Originally posted by Heru-Behutet^*^: ^What was he supposed to do crabmaster?
I'm mad at you Horus for thinking of that name before me.
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
^ make that TWO Obamamaniacs so far that cannot answer the question. Truth hurts, but let's face it, Obama is a slave to the Jew.
quote:Good that you've clarified your statement. One would think you had a logical reason (besides being a natural arsehole) for having 3 pics of Bush, McCain and Clinton at The Wall.
It didn't need clarifying, that's what makes this so pathetic with you. All you needed to do was read the post before commenting, Bozo.
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: ^ make that TWO Obamamaniacs so far that cannot answer the question. Truth hurts, but let's face it, Obama is a slave to the Jew.
quote:Good that you've clarified your statement. One would think you had a logical reason (besides being a natural arsehole) for having 3 pics of Bush, McCain and Clinton at The Wall.
It didn't need clarifying, that's what makes this so pathetic with you. All you needed to do was read the post before commenting, Bozo.
Actually, YOU are a slave to the Jew. Other people don't put as much emphasis on them as you do..
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sundjata:
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: ^ make that TWO Obamamaniacs so far that cannot answer the question. Truth hurts, but let's face it, Obama is a slave to the Jew.
quote:Good that you've clarified your statement. One would think you had a logical reason (besides being a natural arsehole) for having 3 pics of Bush, McCain and Clinton at The Wall.
It didn't need clarifying, that's what makes this so pathetic with you. All you needed to do was read the post before commenting, Bozo.
Actually, YOU are a slave to the Jew. Other people don't put as much emphasis on them as you do..
You poor negro liberals. You try so hard to skip around the gorilla in the room but somehow it keeps popping up in all the issues. I didn't create this thread remember. Don't blame me for Doron Braunshtein being Jewish; so too the New Yorker and power elite in Washington that Obama obviously has to bow down to. You are the ones in need of a scapegoat (anti-Semitism) for what's staring you idiots dead in the face.
Oh I almost forgot, Captain America is number THREE. LOL
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
^^Your obsession with Jews is scary. As a fellow Black man, I can only wish you mental stability in the future and hope the all mighty Jew can somehow one day remove his all mighty foot from up your azz. Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sundjata: ^^Your obsession with Jews is scary. As a fellow Black man, I can only wish you mental stability in the future and hope the all mighty Jew can somehow one day remove his all mighty foot from up your azz.
^ Not fair Captain America, you already had your chance to answer the question. Now take up your broom and mob and beat it! LOL
"Niggers always goin' through bullshit change"
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sundjata:
Poor you Captain America, villages cannot be "murdered". This represents the total idiocy of the anti-Sudanese government campaign. If you want to argue that civilians are caught up in a civil war then fine but I don't see how anybody would benefit from "murdering villages". FYI Sudanese politics is being discussed. Maybe not the way you would like but you are more than welcome to join. However, please leave the emotions and rhetoric for your NY lefty crowd, no picture spams, bring supporting evidence for all your claims.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08:
"Niggers always goin' through bullshit change"
HOW DARE YOU quote words of the ES Sage in your filthy worthless posts!?? HOW DARE YOU!??
INSOLENCE!!! Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08:
Sheeeyit... these kicks are Fly. Where can I Cop a pair of these???
I don't reckon they're in London's high streets just yet.
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08:
quote:Originally posted by Sundjata:
Poor you Captain America, villages cannot be "murdered". This represents the total idiocy of the anti-Sudanese government campaign. If you want to argue that civilians are caught up in a civil war then fine but I don't see how anybody would benefit from "murdering villages". FYI Sudanese politics is being discussed. Maybe not the way you would like but you are more than welcome to join. However, please leave the emotions and rhetoric for your NY lefty crowd, no picture spams, bring supporting evidence for all your claims.
Not my slogan, though I have noted that if it were up to you, any genocide in Sudan can be effectively linked back to Jews somehow. As a fellow Black man, I am concerned. Why have you allowed Jewish people abroad to dictate your emotions? You are completely submissive to and dependent on the actions of an extreme minority that wouldn't directly affect you if you were more motivated to do something with your life, as opposed to making 20 posts a day on ES, all about why you hate liberals, Jews and Blacks who don't hate themselves as much as you do.
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:HOW DARE YOU quote words of the ES Sage in your filthy worthless posts!?? HOW DARE YOU!??
INSOLENCE!!!
Of all the idiots in here, it is you I feel sorry for the most. Those wise words are from The Last Poets. In all fairness though I wouldn't expect a hip hoppin' Negroian to know this. LOL
quote:Not my slogan,
You post rubbish and now have to distance yourself from it. LOL my god you negros are a trip.
p.s. Captain America, please define "genocide" and bring evidence it is taking place in Sudan. No picture spam please.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: Those wise words are from The Last Poets.
I know those words are from The Last Poets. Good to see you went off to do some research. I see we're keeping you on your toes.
I still maintain that those words are from alT though. But you won't get it . You're not too bright crabmaster.
quote:Originally posted by akoben08:
quote:HOW DARE YOU quote words of the ES Sage in your filthy worthless posts!?? HOW DARE YOU!??
INSOLENCE!!!
Of all the idiots in here, it is you I feel sorry for the most.
What you mean to say is that of all the wiseheads in here I am THE ONE you FEAR the most. Is it because I keep handing you YOUR OWN STUPID ASS???
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by J-Horus^*^:
I know those words are from The Last Poets. Good to see you went off to do some research. I see we're keeping you on your toes.
LMAO @ J-Horus trying to recover from another one of his stupid posts. At least you actually read my post this time. LOL
quote:Originally posted by J-Horus^*^:
I still maintain that those words are from alT though. But you won't get it . You're not too bright crabmaster.
Believe me, I have no desire to interfere with your coded flirtations with alT. LOL
Posted by xyyman (Member # 13597) on :
CODED???? Don't believe the Sage will take kindly to that. But I agree he is one of the Sages here -and no funny business on my end LOL.
With all respect Altk - but this boy(Horus) has a hard on for you.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
CRABMASTER & DIM WIT, THIS IS WHERE I TAKE A RAINCHECK WITH Y'ALL. I KNOW WHERE YOU TWO "SODATIC ZONERS" ARE GOING WITH THIS .
I JUST CANNNOT INVOLVE MYSELF IN HOMO TALK WITH Y'ALL. I CAN THROW DARTS BUT I CAN'T THROW FAECES LIKE YOU FUDGE LOVERS. IT'S REPUGNANT.
GOODBYE FOR NOW. Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: You post rubbish and now have to distance yourself from it. LOL my god you negros are a trip.
You nitpicking cyber slut, I didn't "distance" myself from anything, it's just some random slogan I got from google images indicating how obsessed with Jews you are. LOL, you should consider getting a life.
Posted by Alive-(What Box) (Member # 10819) on :
lol, and
quote:Originally posted by Heru-Behutet^*^:
quote:Originally posted by akoben08:
"Niggers always goin' through bullshit change"
HOW DARE YOU quote words of the ES Sage in your filthy worthless posts!?? HOW DARE YOU!??
INSOLENCE!!!
quote:Originally posted by akoben08:
Sheeeyit... these kicks are Fly. Where can I Cop a pair of these???
I don't reckon they're in London's high streets just yet.
truedat
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sundjata:
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: You post rubbish and now have to distance yourself from it. LOL my god you negros are a trip.
You nitpicking cyber slut, I didn't "distance" myself from anything, it's just some random slogan I got from google images indicating how obsessed with Jews you are. LOL, you should consider getting a life.
You post such rubbish yet lecture others on their use of english. lol oh, and thanks for telling us your knowledge on "genocide" in Sudan consists of random google searches. Jacka** negro.
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
^^Straw man.. You get more nonsensical with each post. Desperately trying to find dirt that isn't there because you have nothing better else to do. You have nightmares in Hebrew. Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
quote:Originally posted by akoben08: ----------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
This thing is MOST DEFINITELY not a human being.
FACT:
I PWN IT. Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by Sundjata: ^^Straw man.. You get more nonsensical with each post. Desperately trying to find dirt that isn't there because you have nothing better else to do. You have nightmares in Hebrew.
Straw man? Oh please Captain America, stop projecting as usual. I'm not the one making nonsensical claims about villages being "murdered" and genocide in Darfur and run when asked to substantiate them.
Posted by Grumman (Member # 14051) on :
All right y'all, I still got me some of that Boone's Farm wine that need to be drunk up. Posted by Alive-(What Box) (Member # 10819) on :
quote:Originally posted by Heru-Behutet^*^: [QUOTE][b]Originally posted by akoben08: [qb]
LOL! Just noticed the Jamaican colors!
(Though I seriously doubt he is AA, NY fits with the social and economic situations there, and the NOI. Perhaps Jamaican, but I've been wondering for the longest whether this guy is black at all. He could be, so I don't worry about it, whatever.)
Btw, that's my new Philosophy: why worry? Why not just do? Speaking of doing, and of that crab, somebody should 'do' it. Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^ Alive, that dude is not human so him being black is out of the question.
He's a talking-crustacean BOMBACLOT from a far far far-away planet! Look!, I caught it I caught it!!!
^AKOBEN CRABMASTER, THE.
Posted by SEEKING (Member # 10105) on :
quote:Originally posted by Alive-(What Box):
quote:Originally posted by Heru-Behutet^*^: [QUOTE][b]Originally posted by akoben08: [qb]
LOL! Just noticed the Jamaican colors!
(Though I seriously doubt he is AA, NY fits with the social and economic situations there, and the NOI. Perhaps Jamaican, but I've been wondering for the longest whether this guy is black at all. He could be, so I don't worry about it, whatever.)
Btw, that's my new Philosophy: why worry? Why not just do? Speaking of doing, and of that crab, somebody should 'do' it.
He is not Jamaican. It will not surprise me if it is Salsassin. Moreover, I highly doubt that he is Black.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^Dude, I already told you: he's no human, he's a CRUSTACEAN! Posted by Alive-(What Box) (Member # 10819) on :
quote:Originally posted by Heru-Behutet^*^: BOMBACLOT
ROFl! I know what dat means! A Caribean guy told me .. though I'm not sure it's like shouting Biutch! or MFers! to where it can be used to describe a person as well as just curse the situation
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:Originally posted by SEEKING: He is not Jamaican. It will not surprise me if it is Salsassin. Moreover, I highly doubt that he is Black.
I'm really flattered that you negros are so interested in my identity, but since I know its the usual tactic you negros use to avoid the issues, I couldnt careles if you think I am black, white or blue.
Oh BTW, Seeking is number FOUR. LOL
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^^^ ROLLING ON THE FLOOR, SERIOUSLY CRAPPING MYSELF!!!
Duderino, WHAT MAKES YOU THINK we are going to *EVER* take YOU SERIOUSLY? or that we consider you WORTHY of discussion??? I honestly thought you knew, no??? Boy You're seriously deluded!!!
Your only purpose here, crabmaster, is for target practice (and ENTERTAINMENT for the learners).
The Sages will not even bother with you. You're small fry.
Posted by Alive-(What Box) (Member # 10819) on :
^What a ~perfect~ * pic cha for the situation. A puppy picture, for a puppy poster.
quote:The Sages will not even bother with you. You're a small fry.
^ Truth, which is what got him so upset he sadly has 20 posts a day (compared to our 2/3) in the first place.
Maybe he got his feelings hurt a little too badly in the beggining.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
Nah, he's just a bum.
It's in his crab nature.
Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
quote:WHAT MAKES YOU THINK we are going to *EVER* take YOU SERIOUSLY?
You guys ignoring the issues in my post to constantly sniff my a**. LOL I mean all this attention is symbolic of a deep psychological interest in me on your part.
Topic: Obama is a slave, yah or nay? Not my a**. Sorry, but I'm not one of those guys who like the occational tongue in the a##. LOL
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^^^ talking-crustacean BOMBACLOT.
Posted by xyyman (Member # 13597) on :
OK Kids!!! Grow up.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
^ OK Dim Man!!!
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
CRABSPEECH:
quote:Originally posted by akoben08:
quote:WHAT MAKES YOU THINK we are going to *EVER* take YOU SERIOUSLY?
You guys ignoring the issues in my post to constantly sniff my a**. LOL I mean all this attention is symbolic of a deep psychological interest in me on your part.
Topic: Obama is a slave, yah or nay? Not my a**. Sorry, but I'm not one of those guys who like the occational tongue in the a##. LOL
quote:WHAT MAKES YOU THINK we are going to *EVER* take YOU SERIOUSLY?
You guys ignoring the issues in my post to constantly sniff my a**. LOL I mean all this attention is symbolic of a deep psychological interest in me on your part.
Topic: Obama is a slave, yah or nay? Not my a**. Sorry, but I'm not one of those guys who like the occational tongue in the a##. LOL
Okay, Lee Harvey
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
LMAO @ akoben being under the illusion that any legitimate poster on this forum takes him seriously at all and that because they don't, they are somehow ducking "issues". The only issues people are avoiding are yours, as you clearly have many of them. Posted by akoben08 (Member # 15244) on :
^ No Captain America you don't duck the issues at all, only try to divert to your own: "murdered" villages in Darfur. LOL
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
^^Hence, why nobody takes you seriously.
Posted by Heru-Behutet^*^ (Member # 11484) on :
SEBASTIAN THE CRABMASTER, WHAT'S HE SAYING WHAT'S HE SAYING!?? DOES ANYONE CARE???
Posted by alTakruri (Member # 10195) on :
He's singing Unduh duh sea (clickable link) Forgive me but I gotta be silly sometime too.
Posted by Sundjata (Member # 13096) on :
^^LOL.. I haven't watched this movie in so long, which is why the joke initially went over my head. LMAO @ akoben, the "Jamaican crab".