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VIDEO: Durbin On Town Halls: "This Is Clearly Being Orchestrated"
Real Clear Politics ^ | August 9, 2009 | Real Clear Politics

Posted on 08/09/2009 9:09:03 AM PDT by ianschwartz

CNN: The Senate’s second-ranking Democrat slammed recent town hall protests Sunday as organized disruptions of the democratic process.

“We have these screaming groups on either side. That isn't helpful. Let's be honest about this. Town meetings are not bean bag, I've had hundreds of them and sometimes folks get upset. And that's part of America, part of our process,” Sen. Dick Durbin told CNN’s John King on “State of the Union.”

“But this is clearly being orchestrated and these folks have instructions. They come down from a Texas lobbyist in Washington…" he said.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 111th; angrymob; bhohealthcare; communityorganizer; dickdurbin; townhalls
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To: ianschwartz

This was a spontanious protest. /s

I wonder who gave them access to the hearing room dressed like that?! Especially since it isn't 'Brooks Brothers'! /s

No mention of 'orgainized mobs' from lying MSM either!

21 posted on 08/09/2009 9:26:19 AM PDT by kcvl
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To: ianschwartz

Ahh yes.. the citizen volunteer band leaders are directing the orchestra to play a symphony of rebellious sounds and lyrics filling the rooms of the nation’s Town Halls. The music of the conservative revolution is beautiful and uplifting to the ears, minds and hearts of the patriot citizens everywhere. Does Pete Seeger or Bruce Springsteen wish to participate in the ‘orchestra’?


22 posted on 08/09/2009 9:26:40 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: ianschwartz

The Democrats have an “orchestrated” talking point here.

Democrats are easy to predict. One says something then they all repeat it. Orchestrated is the talking point for today.

Just keep up ignoring the people of the United States and you aint seen nothin’ yet Durbin.


23 posted on 08/09/2009 9:27:43 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: ianschwartz

Does this mean we’ll be getting t-shirts?


24 posted on 08/09/2009 9:28:06 AM PDT by silverleaf (If you can't be a good example, at least don't be a horrible lesson)
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To: roses of sharon

Beautiful. “Leah” said it best.


25 posted on 08/09/2009 9:30:14 AM PDT by Jagdgewehr (The Office of the President of the United States is unoccupied.)
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To: ianschwartz

FUDD!


26 posted on 08/09/2009 9:31:03 AM PDT by abishai
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To: ianschwartz

Leaderless resistance, which is what this is, defies alinsky rules. With no obvious leader you cannot freeze personalize and destroy. This is the problem the fascist dems have, it’s totally out of their comfort zone and they don’t know how to react. In a way it’s similar to their reaction when Sarah Palin resigned.


27 posted on 08/09/2009 9:31:36 AM PDT by henry_reardon
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To: roses of sharon

Wow. That first caller was awesome!


28 posted on 08/09/2009 9:31:47 AM PDT by KansasGirl ( Obama's heroes have always been left-wing radicals.)
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To: ianschwartz
“But this is clearly being orchestrated and these folks have instructions. They come down from a Texas lobbyist in Washington…" he said.

He is full of arrogance and bullshit. Congress is headed out. Those new planes will be for new members.

29 posted on 08/09/2009 9:33:24 AM PDT by eyedigress
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To: MNJohnnie
The burden of proof rest with the accusers, not the accused.

unless the accused happens to be conservative. In that case, the reverse is true and no proof is sufficient to exonerate.

30 posted on 08/09/2009 9:35:41 AM PDT by outofstyle (There's a rake at the gates of Hell tonight)
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To: Venturer
“To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker”……Frederick Douglass
31 posted on 08/09/2009 9:36:14 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: ianschwartz

My “brave” congressional representative, Diana DeGette, is simply going to phone in her townhall so-called meetings. She has asked that any questions from her constituents be called in and they will decide which ones are addressed. How’s that for arrogant? These brain-dead Dems are up for one hell of a shock come 2010, I can’t wait to vote in that one! Buh bye DuhGette!


32 posted on 08/09/2009 9:38:44 AM PDT by Rockiette (Democrats are not intelligent)
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To: ianschwartz

“Orchestrated” is their talking point—so what? Of course it’s orchestrated: WE ALL AGREE THAT SOCIALISM IS STUPID!!
We should take that out of their playbook.


33 posted on 08/09/2009 9:40:43 AM PDT by TrueFact
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To: ianschwartz

Read Fred Barnes recent article on Plan B.

This simply states that there will be a type of reform to celebrate no restrictions on pre existing conditions, and this will be celebrated as reform.

He offers that this is a semi done deal with the insurers as they see this option as being one step short of takeover.

The article details how costs will rise even with this supposed improvement.

Watching the dems , especially Sebilius/Spector, I had the feeling they were too calm in their meeting, and already had a cooked deal in their minds.

After all the Dems can pass what they want with any Rep support.


34 posted on 08/09/2009 9:41:32 AM PDT by patriotspride
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To: ianschwartz

UP THEIRS!


35 posted on 08/09/2009 9:44:03 AM PDT by screaminsunshine (!!)
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To: eyedigress
“But this is clearly being orchestrated and these folks have instructions. They come down from a Texas lobbyist in Washington…" he said.

Cool then...How do we contact Texas lobbyist and get paid already? The Dems pay their mobs so why are we conservatives left out of the reparations and stimulus funds for our Town Hall efforts? (:

36 posted on 08/09/2009 9:45:21 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: Jim Noble
Thats my first thought too.... SO WHAT?!?!? I dont think they are orchestrated, but even if they were... SO WHAT?!?! Every time those power crazed fascist maggots meet in the halls of congress, that power grab is orchestrated!
Every time the gavel falls in the senate, it is an orchestrated planned meeting to steal my liberty and add wealth and power to the government. I WISH the opposition was orchestrated!
37 posted on 08/09/2009 9:45:50 AM PDT by GregoTX (The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.)
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To: GOPJ
WE’LL be left with one option to get the medical care we need for a loved one - fall in line - and kiss up to any corrupt dem who has the power to give out “favors”.

There's a whole chapter in Atlas Shrugged devoted to that. Part 2, Chapter 2: The Aristocracy of Pull.

38 posted on 08/09/2009 9:49:49 AM PDT by Texas Mulerider
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To: ianschwartz; All
What will happen next: Dick Turban accusing us of being part of the Pol Pot's regime??? He's an assclown.

Free Handout/Flyer Images
Exposes Obamacare!

39 posted on 08/09/2009 9:51:33 AM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
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To: ianschwartz

Heard Ann Coulter say what liberal Dems accuse conservatives of is what they are secretly hiding themselves. All this talk of ‘orchestration’ is what THEY do instead. And accusing us of being on the take from insurance companies? Most likely that is because they themselves are manipulated by bribes from special interest groups and dirty hidden money influences. Think about that!


40 posted on 08/09/2009 9:53:16 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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