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Capehart Hails Protest That Prevented Texas Pro-Life Vote As 'Democracy In Action
NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

Posted on 06/27/2013 6:16:38 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest

On Morning Joe today, Jonathan Capehart hailed the loud protest in the Texas Capitol gallery by pro-abortion rights advocates—which prevented the state senate from voting on a pro-life bill—as an example of "democracy in action."

Joe Scarborough countered that if pro-life protesters had done the same, people on MSNBC and elsewhere would be calling them an "angry, unruly mob." Interestingly, New York Times reporter Jeremy Peters agreed with Scarborough, saying he was "absolutely right." Capehart had no rebuttal.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: abortion; joescarborough; jonathancapehart; protests
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1 posted on 06/27/2013 6:16:38 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
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To: netmilsmom; Behind Liberal Lines; Miss Marple; an amused spectator; Diogenesis; MEG33; PGalt; ...

Would Capehart be calling it “democracy in action” if the tables were turned? Ping to Today show list.


2 posted on 06/27/2013 6:17:31 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest (FReepmail or ping me to be put on my ping list for criticism of liberal media)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Lies upon lies.

Thugocracy from out of state anarchists.

Additionally Planned Parenthood’s paid mouth lied when she said that it would close virtually every abortion clinic in the state.

There will be another vote. Their stunt will just cost the state more money as we hold another session.


3 posted on 06/27/2013 6:18:38 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Yeah a mob full of out-of-staters subverting the will of the people of Texas, yep that’s real Democracy. /s


4 posted on 06/27/2013 6:19:00 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: a fool in paradise

Thank God for Governor Perry.


5 posted on 06/27/2013 6:19:52 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Was the California Supreme Court ruling a constitutional amendment (voted overwhelmingly by 70% of black voters) “unconstitutional” democracy in action? How about the elected governor refusing to uphold his office and defend that amendment?

If votes to amend are worthless, your vote is worthless.


6 posted on 06/27/2013 6:20:07 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Was the California Supreme Court ruling a constitutional amendment (voted overwhelmingly by 70% of black voters) “unconstitutional” democracy in action? How about the elected governor refusing to uphold his office and defend that amendment?

If votes to amend are worthless, your vote is worthless.


7 posted on 06/27/2013 6:20:07 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: dfwgator

They can pat themselves on the back all they want but it’s still going to pass.


8 posted on 06/27/2013 6:20:51 AM PDT by Dusty Road
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Malcolm X wannabee.


9 posted on 06/27/2013 6:21:03 AM PDT by TADSLOS (The Event Horizon has come and gone. Buckle up and hang on.)
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To: dfwgator

Wonder if we will see more chicken Dees leaving the state.


10 posted on 06/27/2013 6:21:11 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: TADSLOS

Looks more like a RuPaul wannabe.


11 posted on 06/27/2013 6:21:25 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: a fool in paradise

This time lock them out.


12 posted on 06/27/2013 6:21:57 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Lol. Well, that makes sense. He/she/it is on PMSNBC.


13 posted on 06/27/2013 6:22:51 AM PDT by TADSLOS (The Event Horizon has come and gone. Buckle up and hang on.)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Hey Capehart, sorry - but dismembering a viable 5 month old baby in it’s own mother’s womb is just barbaric. What don’t you get? How is that women’s health? You people are sick.


14 posted on 06/27/2013 6:24:16 AM PDT by jersey117
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To: jersey117

There’s already been more posts on this thread than there are Morning Joe viewers.


15 posted on 06/27/2013 6:26:52 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (The Tea Party was the earthquake, and Chick Fil A the tsunami...100's of aftershocks to come.)
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To: dfwgator

It is Austin. You’ll need to build a wall.


16 posted on 06/27/2013 6:31:06 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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17 posted on 06/27/2013 6:32:03 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

This a$$wipe missed the day they taught the word “anarchy.”


18 posted on 06/27/2013 6:33:12 AM PDT by shankbear (The tree of Liberty appears to be perishing because there are few patriots willing to refresh it.)
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To: jersey117

One of the provisions required that abortion clinics be located within 30 miles of a hospital so that women who suffer a botched abortion can get medical help, rather than the runaround from persons’ who’s profession is designed to kill, not heal.

This woman is ANTI-WOMAN’S HEALTH.


19 posted on 06/27/2013 6:33:46 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: governsleastgovernsbest

Never heard of him before, but I’ll bet he voted for 0.


20 posted on 06/27/2013 6:59:57 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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