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Rep. Johnson gaffe: Guam might capsize
The Atlanta Journal & Constitution ^ | April 1, 2010 | Bob Keefe

Posted on 04/01/2010 4:49:49 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson recently worried that it might be, according to a videotaped congressional hearing that is getting plenty of play online and over the airwaves.

Johnson's comments came during a House Armed Services Committee meeting as he questioned Adm. Robert Willard, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, about the impact of U.S. troops on the little island.

"My fear is that the whole island will become so overly populated that it will tip over and capsize," Johnson said, straight-faced and seemingly serious.

The admiral seemed to take the question seriously, too. "We don't anticipate that," he said, proceeding to describe the population on Guam.

(Excerpt) Read more at ajc.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: democrat; dummy; guam
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1 posted on 04/01/2010 4:49:49 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
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To: Clintonfatigued

Not to worry.

Guamians float.


2 posted on 04/01/2010 4:50:52 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Very thoughtful of Rep Johnson to make his opponent’s campaign ad for him/her!


3 posted on 04/01/2010 4:51:03 PM PDT by zeaal
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To: Clintonfatigued

That wasn’t a gaff. He is seriously stupid.


4 posted on 04/01/2010 4:51:34 PM PDT by Islander7 (If you want to anger conservatives, lie to them. If you want to anger liberals, tell them the truth.)
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To: exit82

James Cameron just bought the screenplay.


5 posted on 04/01/2010 4:51:36 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; Impy; Norman Bates; LdSentinal; ExTexasRedhead; justiceseeker93; ..

Wow, you can’t make this stuff up. Even Cindy Johnson (aka Jihad Cindy) never had a gaffe like that.


6 posted on 04/01/2010 4:51:56 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (Liberal sacred cows make great hamburger)
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To: Clintonfatigued

check out the video here :

http://washingtonscene.thehill.com/in-the-know/36-news/3169-rep-hank-johnson-guam-could-tip-over-and-capsize


7 posted on 04/01/2010 4:52:58 PM PDT by sushiman (1)
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To: exit82

“Instead of cutting Guam loose, Mr. Christian, we should just cast Captain Bligh adrift...”


8 posted on 04/01/2010 4:53:07 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: metmom; Tired of Taxes; wintertime

Another reason to homeschool?


9 posted on 04/01/2010 4:53:29 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (Liberal sacred cows make great hamburger)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Saw this on facebook. It’s an April Fool’s thing, right?


10 posted on 04/01/2010 4:53:35 PM PDT by sweet_diane (Yes, I went from having zero grandchildren to three, since January 2010! Ages 2, 9 months &7 days)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Rush Limbaugh said that Johnson was very sick with Hepatitis C.


11 posted on 04/01/2010 4:53:52 PM PDT by iowamark
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To: Clintonfatigued

Sounds like Rep. Johnson needs to adjust his capsize.


12 posted on 04/01/2010 4:54:19 PM PDT by Hegemony Cricket (The emperor has no pedigree.)
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To: Clintonfatigued
Saw the clip on Special Report earlier. Johnson's "peeps" are spinning that he was obviously just joking, but since he did it with a straight face it flew right over the Admiral's head.

I can't imagine anyone who has actually seen the clip believes that nonsense.

13 posted on 04/01/2010 4:54:27 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Islander7

Rush today said he has Hepatitis C and is very ill. If this is true then why is he serving in office.


14 posted on 04/01/2010 4:54:59 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Islam is incompatible with American traditions and values)
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To: Clintonfatigued

It’s obvious he was reaching for the phrase ‘tipping point’ but man....what a dolt.


15 posted on 04/01/2010 4:55:10 PM PDT by Psycho_Bunny (Socialism is for people who've given up.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

How do you keep a straight face


16 posted on 04/01/2010 4:55:22 PM PDT by GeronL (There is only a "Happily ever after" for you if you're the one writing your own script)
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To: Islander7

No it is not a gaffe, but yes, he is seriously ill. Rush Limbaugh discussed this today and says the man has or had hepatitis C, he is seriously ill, and the disease has affected his cognition (obviously).

I think it is a mistake to dog this man too much harder because if he is ill it makes all of us look heartless. No need to kick a man when he’s already down, no matter what his politics are.


17 posted on 04/01/2010 4:55:22 PM PDT by Bean Counter (I keeps mah feathers numbered, for just such an emergency...)
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To: exit82

“Well, Governor, if you want to attract mountain climbers, all you have to do is get a bunch of Guamians to stand at one end of the island. When the island tips up, it will be way taller than Mt. Everest!”


18 posted on 04/01/2010 4:55:55 PM PDT by exit82 (Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

How come Obama got by with saying he’s visited “57 states”?! The POTUS!

Think about it.

That is almost as spectacularly STUPID! THAT should have sunk his campaign, had it been reported.

Wow..this political correctness ( afraid to call it like we see it) and ‘forgive the libs anything” culture is going to do us all in.


19 posted on 04/01/2010 4:56:11 PM PDT by cycle of discernment
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To: iowamark

He took over for Cynthia McKinney, astronauts planted a flag on Mars... what was her excuse?


20 posted on 04/01/2010 4:56:34 PM PDT by GeronL (There is only a "Happily ever after" for you if you're the one writing your own script)
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