Man Arrested After Striking Son for Not Paying Attention to Obama Speech

By Doug Powers  •  February 23, 2012 10:40 PM

**Written by Doug Powers

Talk about a mixed message: “Hey! Pay attention to the Nobel Peace Prize winner!” THWAP!

A North Stamford father trying to make his pre-teenaged son listen to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech last month was arrested on a warrant Wednesday and accused of striking his son with a coffee mug when the youth would not pay attention.

Mohamed Shohan, 49, of 55 Mather Road, Stamford, was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and risk of injury to a child. He was released after posting $5,000 bond and will be arraigned on the charges at state Superior Court in Stamford Thursday.

Fortunately the injury wasn’t severe because the cup was cushioned by a Joe Biden “cheers, champ” koozie. Authorities may allow the parent to send the child to “Camp Mmm Mmm Mmm” to work on his attentiveness over the summer.

(h/t email from readers Bill and Cheryl R.)

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  1. #1
    On February 23rd, 2012 at 10:46 pm, Right By-The-Sea said:

    Well, at least Mohamed didn’t behead the boy…or run him down with his vehicle. “Honor” killings are only reserved for females…

  2. #2
    On February 23rd, 2012 at 10:48 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

    When I read this earlier, I saw it had a Powers flare for attraction. :lol:

  3. #3
    On February 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 pm, ChapBix said:

    DP: “authorities may allow the parent to send the child to “Camp Mmm Mmm Mmm” to work on his attentiveness over the summer.

    A Win-Win situation!

  4. #4
    On February 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 pm, peteee said:

    i have had girl friends, soon to be ex girlfriends throw worse then a coffee cup at me, you mean i could have had them arrested for that? and my mom broke many wooden spoons on my backside, i only laughed, she for some reason didn’t agree with me. but i never once thought, can i call the police on my mom. but them she never forced me to watch obama on tv.

  5. #5
    On February 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 pm, Leigh Patrick said:

    The New Age Method of Child Rearing: no spanking, but smacking your kid upside the head for not paying attention to the Messiah is fair game. Got it.

  6. #6
    On February 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 pm, Hangfire said:

    I don’t see why the father got so bent out of shape.

    You know the kid was going to have to watch it at school the next day. At least twice.

  7. #7
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:10 am, OK_Loyalist said:

    Mohamed Shohan

    Practitioner of the religion of peace…

    Kind of like, Barack Hussein Obumblears, practitioner of truth.

  8. #8
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:47 am, Paratus said:

    With this kid I’d give him a cookie and a glass of milk for not watching Barry.

    Then on a personal note, I was thinking of this and the religious issues that have come up the last few days.

    I don’t hit the kids unless we have padding on for self-defense training, all 3 kids are well trained in fighting.

    Mrs. P, though, subscribes to the “spare the rod and spoil the child” philosophy. Gesh, the oldest one got out of line and Mrs. P gave her upper arm an open handed SMACK. The poor girl was rocked about a foot. She took it without a whimper or loosing the somber look on her face, I was proud of that part.

    Back to the coffee mug Dad. A coffee mug to the face is a little harsh.
    Comparable to a beer bottle in the face,that will leave a mark.

  9. #9
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:48 am, Paratus said:

    damn losing not loosing

  10. #10
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:01 am, BFC Cpl Jack said:

    Now there is a real MAN !! I mean how is a boy to know right from wrong without a good sharp crack to the face/nose with a good heavy frangible coffee mug. Why My dad clobbered me on a weekly basis to heed the inspirational words of FDR. You know the democrat president who brought us the start of WWII and whose ambassador to Great Britain, Joe Kennedy breeder of public servants of unparalleled proportions who thought we should support Adolph Hitler. I felt the business end of every golf club in the bag from #1 Driver through to a #9 iron and including a pitching wedge and finally a putter. Didn’t allah ever teach this idiot that God/darwinism/allah put a fleshy pad where moderate punishment is to be applied.

    If this clown doesn’t get 60 to 90 days jail time say welcome to dhimmitude. And since this is a Mass of two chits (sic) case to be expected

  11. #11
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:30 am, stuckinIL4now said:

    C’mon, that was just good ol’ leftist civility, family-style. Like those two crazy cracker women in Alabama who took Moochy’s “Let’s Move” to an extreme when they made their 9yo run for 3 hours as punishment for eating candy after which she had seizures and died from dehydration. But you won’t be hearing about these stories from the slimestreamers anytime, sooner or later.

  12. #12
    On February 24th, 2012 at 2:03 am, rocketman said:

    ***
    When I was 11 years old in 1952 my very democratic Dad took me to listen to an Adlai Stevenson campaign speech in our local opera hall. I had the flu starting up. About halfway through Adlai’s presidential campaign speech I stood up and barfed over a lot of the audience as I tried to make it outside the hall.
    ***
    Dad was very angry–it spoiled the event since we had to go home–but no hits. And ever since I keep getting this sudden uncontrollable urge to flash over all democrats in the area! Political comments you can really believe in! It was a portent for my conservative future long ago.
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

  13. #13
    On February 24th, 2012 at 6:19 am, Ralph Gizzip said:

    Forcing the kid to listen to Obama’s SOTU address could be considered actionable child abuse.

  14. #14
    On February 24th, 2012 at 8:08 am, tre said:

    What would have happened if he gave him a slap on the back and said, “Way ta go, Champ!”?

  15. #15
    On February 24th, 2012 at 8:35 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Hey Mohamed, I’ve been trying to ignore Obowmao from the begining.
    Come scare me in the thoroughfare!

  16. #16
    On February 24th, 2012 at 8:48 am, RedDog said:

    “Comedy gold Jerry. It’s pure comedy gold.”

    Next time dad will throw acid in his face and drop him in a sack of feral cats.

    Remember to buy more ammo Gromit.

  17. #17
    On February 24th, 2012 at 9:00 am, jennlaw said:

    Huh, that’s funny. In my house, the oldest gets extra allowance for reminding me that we should be watching “Wipeout” instead of the SOTU. At least on “Wipeout,” the participants know that they are going to get their butts kicked for a laugh. With our Prez, EVERYONE is getting their butts kicked and for some reason, I’m not laughing.

  18. #18
    On February 24th, 2012 at 9:01 am, Chris in N.Va said:

    Purely a cultural “misunderstanding” (as are all RoP incidents here in the United [becoming-socialist/Sharia]States).

    Obviously the loving, nurturing father misunderstood the all-American phrase “Joltin’ Joe” and thought it encouraged one to take the vessel used to drink a cup of “Joe” and instead use it to assault anyone you think needs a good “jolting.”

    See, simple isn’t it?

  19. #19
    On February 24th, 2012 at 9:42 am, spaceycakes said:

    I’m actually surprised this was reported. I wish it had happened on a plane from Boston to DC.

  20. #20
    On February 24th, 2012 at 10:11 am, Darthnoob said:

    I didn’t know that ILMC had a son.

  21. #21
    On February 24th, 2012 at 10:23 am, rplat said:

    Typical irrational, hyperactive Obama supporter.

  22. #22
    On February 24th, 2012 at 10:42 am, happyscrapper said:

    I’d rather take a painful beating than listen to Teh One too.

    Seriously, these mooslums seem to be a LOT of violent savages with anger management issues. Apparently something in their genes and in the culture. The boy sounds like he is salvagable. The daddy…no. I would be willing to adopt the boy and send daddy dearest over to live in one of the Arab sandboxes where his actions are tolerated.

  23. #23
    On February 24th, 2012 at 10:50 am, BK said:

    I can imagine the conversation.

    But Daaaaad, I don’t want to listen to leftist propaganda.

    FWAP!

    Eat your peas, boy!

  24. #24
    On February 24th, 2012 at 11:06 am, Mister P said:

    Heck, I would have hit my son for listening to an Obama speech. If I had a son that is.

  25. #25
    On February 24th, 2012 at 11:08 am, Virginia Patriot said:

    Refusing to listen to the speeches of The Won will be punishable by confinement in reeducation centers in the future. No need for violence.

    Unless you don’t get your mind right….

  26. #26
    On February 24th, 2012 at 11:51 am, kwyoung said:

    I’d rather hit myself with my coffee cup than listen to Obama.

  27. #27
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:02 pm, Iowa Guy said:

    Blame Bush.

  28. #28
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Sounds like good parenting.

    Your son has the opportunity to listen to the greatest man on the planet – he should pay complete attention.

    The father doesn’t want his children to turn out like you folks – sweeping streets, digging ditches and voting for Santorum.

  29. #29
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:09 pm, Truesoldier said:

    I see a Presidential pardon and a job at the re-education camps in this guys future.

  30. #30
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:24 pm, max said:

    On February 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 pm, Hangfire said:
    I don’t see why the father got so bent out of shape.

    You know the kid was going to have to watch it at school the next day. At least twice.

    LOL! …. nice one… slightly off topic, but why is nobody talking much about Barry’s pathetic “apology” to the Afghans for our guys burning some Korans THAT THEY WERE USING AS SECRET WEAPONS AGAINST OUR SOLDIERS BY WRITING MESSAGES IN!!!!

  31. #31
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:25 pm, max said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm, Ilovemycountry said:
    Sounds like good parenting.

    Your son has the opportunity to listen to the greatest man on the planet – he should pay complete attention.

    The father doesn’t want his children to turn out like you folks – sweeping streets, digging ditches and voting for Santorum.

    You sir, are unfit…

  32. #32
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:49 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Now I know it…ILMC IS Doug. He is pulling our leg! I am serious. This is all tongue in cheek. There can be no other explanation for the things he says. It is spoof!

  33. #33
    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:52 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm, Ilovemycountry said:
    Sounds like good parenting.

    Your son has the opportunity to listen to the greatest man on the planet – he should pay complete attention.

    The father doesn’t want his children to turn out like you folks – sweeping streets, digging ditches and voting for Santorum.

    People, I give you exhibit A of the dangers of huffing household chemicals!

  34. #34
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:03 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Sounds like good parenting.

    After all, look how well you turned out, NOT!

  35. #35
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:03 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Poor kid got mugged by his own father.

  36. #36
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:10 pm, tre said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm, Iloathmycountry said:
    Sounds like good parenting.

    Would you please give me the number for your local DHS office? If you think using a coffee cup to hit a child in the head hard enough to send them to the hospital is “good parenting” then, obviously, you are NOT a fit parent.

  37. #37
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:22 pm, Flyoverman said:

    With apologoizes to Rick Santorum, this young man truly did “take one for the team.”

    Do you think dad would be upset, if we made his son an Honorary Tea Party member?

  38. #38
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:26 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 12:05 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Sounds like good parenting.

    Good parenting to a Progressive would have been aborting the child and letting the child lay without medical help to die if it somehow survived the abortion.

    You could name it Barack just before burning it with the other medical waste.

    THAT would be Progressive parenting at its best.

  39. #39
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:32 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:10 pm, tre said:

    … obviously, you are NOT a fit parent.

    Relax tre; nothing to worry about. ILMC would have to first:

    1) Figure out just how the mechanics of how the act of conception works.
    2) Locate a willing partner.

    If you want to be extra sure, just give him some chewing gum……..

  40. #40
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:36 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    There you go, Flyoverman, right on target.

  41. #41
    On February 24th, 2012 at 1:47 pm, Paratus said:

    Ilovemycountry:
    I knew you had some humor in you.

    “greatest man on the planet”

    “sweeping streets, digging ditches, and voting for Santorum.”

    Sometimes you can be down right mean, but other days like today you’re funny.

  42. #42
    On February 24th, 2012 at 2:35 pm, Collateral Damage said:

    The jackass should have been trying to knock some sense into his Jackass-In-Chief!?! A much better use for the mug.

  43. #43
    On February 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm, DamnCat said:

    He needs to get his case moved to Pennsylvania where it’s legal for muslims to beat up people who offend them.

  44. #44
    On February 24th, 2012 at 2:53 pm, babiesgrandma said:

    Dexter Alarius said:

    Poor kid got mugged by his own father.

    Ha ha! i got it! Mugged by a Coffee Mug.

  45. #45
    On February 24th, 2012 at 3:23 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 10:11 am, Darthnoob said:
    I didn’t know that ILMC had a son.

    Tick: Everybody was a baby once, Arthur. Oh, sure, maybe not today, or even yesterday. But once. Babies, chum: tiny, dimpled, fleshy mirrors of our us-ness, that we parents hurl into the future, like leathery footballs of hope. And you’ve got to get a good spiral on that baby, or evil will make an interception.

    Tick: I’m betting that I’m just abnormal enough to survive.

  46. #46
    On February 24th, 2012 at 3:41 pm, max said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 3:23 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    you crack me up…:)

  47. #47
    On February 24th, 2012 at 7:54 pm, mondamay said:

    On February 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm, DamnCat said:

    Time for “National Zombie Mohammed Day”?

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