Posted on 08/10/2009 5:57:37 AM PDT by COUNTrecount
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, insisting at the start of a long and politically heated summer congressional recess that healthcare reform can be achieved this fall, today are calling the disruption of "town-hall'' meetings by vocal protesters "simply un-American.''
"We believe it is healthy for such a historic effort to be subject to so much scrutiny and debate,'' Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Hoyer (D-Md.) write in an Op-ed essay published by USA Today. "However, it is now evident that an ugly campaign is underway not merely to misrepresent the health insurance reform legislation, but to disrupt public meetings and prevent members of Congress and constituents from conducting a civil dialogue,'' the two leaders write. "These disruptions are occurring because opponents are afraid not just of differing views -- but of the facts themselves. Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American.''
They point to a series of protests at congressional district hearings held by members of Congress this summer, including one where the likeness of a congressman in Maryland was hanged in effigy, one displaying the tombstone of a congressman in Texas and meetings where protesters have shouted down opponents with "Just say no.''
With Democrats accusing Republicans of orchestrating dramatic protests against the healthcare reform that President Obama and Democratic allies in Congress are promoting, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell suggests that Democrats should be worried.
"Look, I don't think either side ought to be trying to engage in disrupting meetings, either the Democratic side or the Republican side,'' McConnell (R-Ky..) said Sunday in an appearance on FOX News Sunday.
But "to demonize citizens who are -- you know, who are energetic about this -- strikes me as demonstrating a kind of weakness in your position,'' McConnell said. "In other words, you want to… change the subject…..
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All through the Bush years, dissent was “patriotic,” no?
It’d be even more patriotic to remove Pelosi, Hoyer et al from office and incarcerate them in a place deep underground for the rest of their existence.
There’s going to be a tipping point reached... and soon. It’s only a matter of when and where.
Our signs are hand-lettered and hand-made. Theirs are four color machine-printed on heavy glossy stock (complete with Union logo). In order to participate in rallies and town hall meetings, we must take time off from work and drive ourselves to the meeting locations. Our opponents do this for a living and are frequently bused in.
In case you missed this additional gem from Cong. Baird....
http://nwdigest.com/politics/08-08-2009/brian-baird-equates-town-hall-protesters-to-timothy-mcvey/’s
“Hypocrisy reigns. But most Americans aren’t stupid and want leaders who are fair and realize dissent is patriotic without that shrew having to tell them.”
This has been true for a long time now. I’m still wondering how we got where we are. Too many are on the dole and will hinder our progress in weeding out the scum that polutes our Republic.
I have become more and more pessimistic about our ability to vote them out. I don’t believe our vote really means much.
Here in Indiana they are implementing new rules for voting and registering to vote. Things like photo I.D., showing birth certificate when registering, copies of utility bills to prove you are a resident, etc., etc.
That said, they estimate there are hundreds of thousands of voters on the rolls that should be purged. Unfortunately, it is still up to the individual counties to purge those files. This is why it is more important to work on the local level than the national, at this point anyway.
Here’s the audio clip of Hillary! screeching and Rush’s commentary...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_9hGeZawxc
She has the collective voice of every Ex-Wife, doesn’t she? LOL!
“She has the collective voice of every Ex-Wife, doesn’t she? LOL!”
Looks like a lot of them too. (LOL too)
Oops! I forgot that I was an Ex-wife at one point in time, LOL!
Eh. I was waaaaay too good for the likes of him, anyway! :)
Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil! Right in der Fuhrer’s face!
Anyone else old enough to remember Spike Jones?
“Oops! I forgot that I was an Ex-wife at one point in time, LOL!”
So, you’ve been through some changes! From good to bad to good again! Congrats!
I don’t have an Ex (yet)! Uh oh, here she comes. gotta run!
Pretty much, but I do agree with her statement, then and now...........
Smart man, LOL!
More conservatives need responsible government jobs in authoritative positions such as Registrars of Voters, Governors, Senators, City Councilmen and women, starting at low levels and then as the opportunities present themselves run for more powerful political offices and positions. This is how conservatives can effect the right kind of change for our country: limited government, lower taxes, cutting government bureaucracy and spending and a strong military and national defense.
More conservatives need responsible government jobs in authoritative positions such as Registrars of Voters, Governors, Senators, City Councilmen and women, starting at low levels and then as the opportunities present themselves run for more powerful political offices and positions. This is how conservatives can effect the right kind of change for our country: limited government, lower taxes, cutting government bureaucracy and spending and a strong military and national defense.
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