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Rep. Frederica Wilson laughs that controversy over Gold Star widow has made her 'a rock star'
Washington Examiner ^ | October 19, 2017 | Philip Wegmann

Posted on 10/19/2017 6:40:00 PM PDT by EdnaMode

A Florida woman is grieving the loss of her husband Army Sgt. La David Johnson. She's thinking about the orphaned children her husband left behind, probably wondering how she will parent a six-year-old, a toddler, and an unborn child who will never know her father.

But down in Florida, Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson is enjoying her newfound fame after she politicized the president's call to the widow. According to a local news report, Wilson is even laughing.

"You mean to tell me that I've become so important that the White House is following me and my words?" she said laughing, according to a report by Miami 7 News. "This is amazing. That's amazing. I'll have to tell my kids that I'm a rock star now."

Hours earlier, White House chief of staff John Kelly told reporters he "was stunned when I came to work yesterday morning and brokenhearted at what I saw a member of Congress doing." A former Marine Corps general, Kelly knows about sacrifice. He buried his own son, Marine 1st Lt. Robert Kelly, who was killed in 2010 while serving in Afghanistan.

"A member of Congress who listened in on a phone call from the president of the United States to a young wife, and in his way tried to express that opinion that he's a brave man, a fallen hero. He knew what he was getting himself into because he enlisted," Kelly said.

"There's no reason to enlist. He enlisted, and he was where he wanted to be, exactly where he wanted to be with exactly the people he wanted to be with when his life was taken. That was the message," Kelly concluded. "That was the message that was transmitted."

While Wilson was enjoying the media spotlight, her staff was smart enough to put out a statement on her behalf. A spokesperson said the Democrat will not be making any further comment on the issue because the focus should be on helping a grieving widow and family heal, not on her or Donald Trump." But maybe that staffer could teach Wilson some empathy. Maybe the congresswoman could even learn how to apologize — or at very least learn not to laugh publicly while a widow grieves.


TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
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To: EdnaMode

61 posted on 10/19/2017 10:50:57 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
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To: EdnaMode

Watah buffalo ...


62 posted on 10/19/2017 11:22:23 PM PDT by VRWC For Truth ( Freep u, Schmucky)
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To: EdnaMode
U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson speaks at a news conference during a visit by a Congressional delegation to Abuja, as part of efforts by the U.S. to enhance cooperation between both countries in tackling the Boko Haram in Nigeria August 4, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde - GF20000013176

U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted by U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) after arriving at Miami International Airport in Florida October 11, 2012.         REUTERS/Larry Downing  (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - GM1E8AC07E401

63 posted on 10/19/2017 11:39:37 PM PDT by ETL (See my FR Home page for a closer look at today's Communist/Anarchist protest groups)
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To: EdnaMode
Image result for Frederica Wilson
64 posted on 10/19/2017 11:40:21 PM PDT by ETL (See my FR Home page for a closer look at today's Communist/Anarchist protest groups)
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To: gaijin

She made it up, like the time the Dems made up the lies about the Tea Party protesters shouting racial remarks. ike dogs the Democrats keep returning to their vomit.


65 posted on 10/20/2017 1:02:31 AM PDT by piasa (...)
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To: EdnaMode

This creature’s congressional district is 37.7% white, 56.2% black, and 1.9% Asian.

In 2016, she ran unopposed, and was re-elected with 100% of the vote.
In 2014, she was re-elected with 86.2% of the vote.
In 2012, she ran unopposed, and was elected with 100% of the vote.

She knows that no matter what she does, as long as she wants the job, she will be reelected by ignorant racist blacks who vote strictly on the basis of race.


66 posted on 10/20/2017 1:26:03 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Hillary: Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect 2 billion dollars.)
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To: Fresh Wind

I might add, a large percentage of the “whites” are actually Hispanic.


67 posted on 10/20/2017 1:29:35 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Hillary: Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect 2 billion dollars.)
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To: EdnaMode

“You mean to tell me that I’ve become so important that the White House is following me and my words?” she said laughing, according to a report by Miami 7 News. “This is amazing. That’s amazing. I’ll have to tell my kids that I’m a rock star now.”

So sensitive.


68 posted on 10/20/2017 1:35:12 AM PDT by Eleutheria5 (“If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: datricker

More like Wellstoned.


69 posted on 10/20/2017 1:36:52 AM PDT by Eleutheria5 (“If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: marktwain
She will be re-elected.

She was unopposed in 2016. In 2014, she got 86.2% of the vote.

This maggot can serve as long as she wants, barring a reapportionment in 2020.

70 posted on 10/20/2017 1:37:38 AM PDT by cynwoody
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To: EdnaMode

With,”leaders” like this babosa, is it any wonder America’s black community is in shambles?
Take some responsibility for your communities ya bunch of dopes.


71 posted on 10/20/2017 2:51:39 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (President Trump makes obammy look like the punk he is.)
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To: EdnaMode

These people simply do not have a clue what makes the military tick.


72 posted on 10/20/2017 3:12:08 AM PDT by xzins (Retired US Army chaplain. Support our troops by praying for their victory. L)
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To: EdnaMode

Someone needs to pull one of those hats down over her nose.


73 posted on 10/20/2017 3:33:13 AM PDT by kempster
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To: EdnaMode

Suck Star


75 posted on 10/20/2017 4:46:42 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: EdnaMode

This is the new face of the Donkey party. Live with it Chuckie.


76 posted on 10/20/2017 5:26:59 AM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: Slyfox
The demoncrap is happy.

And let's face it, that's all that really matters, isn't it? /sarc, in case it's needed

77 posted on 10/20/2017 5:42:12 AM PDT by Hardastarboard (Three most annoying words on the internet - "Watch the Video")
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To: EdnaMode

Growing up in Detroit I learned that the only thing worse than a slimy white democrat politician is a slimy black democrat politician.


78 posted on 10/20/2017 5:43:48 AM PDT by 43north (Drive the scenic route and take the dog.)
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To: EdnaMode

POS Hates the Military

Florida Democrat Wilson no friend of veterans, vote record shows http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/19/florida-democrat-wilson-no-friend-veterans-vote-record-shows.html


79 posted on 10/20/2017 5:46:50 AM PDT by GailA (Ret. SCPO wife: suck it up buttercups it's President Donald Trump!)
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To: EdnaMode
"Rockstar Wilson, Laughing at Gold Star Mother:"
80 posted on 10/20/2017 5:58:08 AM PDT by norwaypinesavage (The stone age didn't end because we ran out of stones.)
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