Posted on 08/12/2009 11:35:04 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Congressman: Town hall protesters committing 'political terrorism' @ 2:22 pm by Michael O'Brien
Protesters who have interrupted town hall meetings are guilty of committing "political terrorism," one Democratic lawmaker said Wednesday.
Rep. Baron Hill (D-Ind.), a centrist Democrat, said that he can tolerate political differences, those who have shouted down congressmen and senators at town hall meetings across the country in recent weeks have taken things to a different level.
"I don't mind people disagreeing with you, but just to blow up a meeting is an act of political terrorism," Hill told the Louisville Courier-Journal.
"They have only one purpose in mind and that's to blow up the meetings that are being held and that serves no one, ladies and gentlemen," he said of the protesters, according to WISH-TV. That outlet is also reporting that Republicans have demanded an apology from Hill over the terrorism words.
Those comments come after lawmakers have had to fend off the highly-publicized interruptions from constituents during the August recess, reflecting some dyspepsia over the healthcare reform plans before Congress.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said earlier Wednesday that the town hall meetings are part of the healthcare battle, which he characterized as a "fight for the heart and soul of the United States of America."
Meanwhile, Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said that he nationally televised town hall, which included unfavorable outbursts, was "terrific."
Sorry, I caught that after I hit send. I’m punch-drunk after authoring that missive on the decline of Detroit’s Congressional districts this evening. Bleh.
I thought terrorism inspired terror. These elitist Congressmen are just slinging ridiculous insults at those that they think should worship them.
If they keep it up it may come to that...
The congressman/congresswomen are now showing their true colors.The have no remorse nor regret towards the American people.Their false belief is that We The People owe them unconditional control.
Baron Hill is dissembling. He wants to create the impression that “blue dog” Democrats are alarmed by opposition to this bill. He is no blue dog. He voted for cap and trade, which will cause a big increase in energy costs for his constituents.
“...so now political terrorist is launched.”
Just wait until they start using the Patriot Act to stifle opposition.
It’s coming.
I’m still miffed that when the NRA endorsed Baron Hill over Mike Sodrel last year and PAYED for a billboard promoting him that a few folks around here thought that was a swell idea.
I’m sure it’s obvious to everyone else but
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It’s a mockery of the “angry mob” theme the Rats are trying to label everyday Americans with who are holding them accountable.
Liberalism is a mental illness. In this case the symptom is hallucinations. He heard the loud voices and his sick brain translated the sound into an explosion that destroyed the town hall.
“...I don’t mind people disagreeing with you, but just to blow up a meeting is an act of political terrorism,” Hill told the Louisville Courier-Journal...”
Hey Congresscritter Hill:
“Political Terrorism”??? It called the FIRST AMENDMENT REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES, you socialist moron...
Here’s the deal, Cuz...YOU work for ME. I don’t work for YOU. YOU are temporary hired help. Part of YOUR job description is to shut your damned pie hole and listen to WHATEVER your constituents have to say - REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.
YOUR opinion is decidely NOT important - MINE IS. You were SENT to Washington by US to represent OUR views - NOT yours. If you can’t do this simple job function, then step down and GTF out of the way so someone who understands his PLACE as a PUBLIC SERVANT and SERVES the PEOPLE can do it.
As far as this Deathcare Debacle goes - since WHEN did ANY of you Congresscritters become MEDICAL EXPERTS? You all suddenly have medical degrees? You’re suddenly experts at how the ENTIRE health system in this country works? What the hell RIGHT do ANY of you people have deciding what I can and can’t do with my health choices?
KEEP YOUR LAWS OFF MY BODY (sound familiar?)
This should be the exact response of every citizen to these useless socialist b*stards when they make statements like this.
Thanks for posting, Sub-Driver.
I avoided this thread earlier, as I had flashbacks of that douchebags [apologies to useful vinegar/water containers] campaign commercials...
VERY typical whiney 'evrything for the little guy' grew up on a farm blah blah blah SOCIALIST...
Him and Mike Sodrell [fairly conserv business owner] have duked it out and traded the spot for 3-4 terms now, usually comes down to late night counting for a winner...
forgot...IOW this *should* be political suicide...
Indiana has a lot of farmers and union members still dependent on gov't subsidies.
hill is one of the majority of pols that id run off my porch w/ the shotgun instead of exposing my children to em...my .02...
Actually, this is nothing to joke about.
We have something already in the law called “The Patriot Act.” Once someone in a position of authority has determined that someone is a terrorist, then the application of the law follows. I’m listening to leftist after leftist essentially say that dissent against Obama is equal to the mob, National Socialists, and, now, terrorists. They’re setting the stage for the next step - action against “the terrorists.”
I hope I’m wrong and just having a tin-foil hat moment.
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