GOP demands McKinney apology

Washington Times ^ | 4/13/02 | Amy Fagan

[kattracks]

Republicans were outraged and Democrats were on the defensive yesterday over comments by Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney suggesting that the Bush administration knew of impending terrorist attacks before September 11 but did not stop them.

"All I can tell you is the congresswoman must be running for the hall of fame of the Grassy Knoll Society," said White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer.

[lara]

So, she has the right to accuse President Bush of treason? I think she should be prepared to back that up with proof or face the consequences.

[pray4liberty]

On the March 25 radio show, Mrs McKinney, 47, said: "We know there were numerous warnings of the events to come on September 11th. What did this administration know, and when did it know it, about the events of September 11th? Who else knew,k and why did they not warn the innocent people of New York who were needlessly murdered?"

She should ask her friend Hillary these questions.

[Post Toasties]

Whether this McKinney woman is a whackjob or simply out for whatever Republican blood she thinks she can get, she is still an irresponsible liar who should be held liable for any trouble and disturbance her unfounded beliefs about 9/11 and the 2000 election cause if she doesn't disavow them forthwith and publicly apologize.

[Dallas]

five o'clock shadow ?

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[Timesink]

So, she has the right to accuse President Bush of treason? I think she should be prepared to back that up with proof or face the consequences.

Is it possible to sue for slander on behalf of someone else?

[VRWC_Member428]

Republicans were outraged and Democrats were on the defensive yesterday over comments by Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney suggesting that the Bush administration knew of impending terrorist attacks before September 11 but did not stop them.

1,000,001 Ways to NOT Get Re-Elected

#362,879: Accuse an American president of not attempting to stop the biggest terrorist attack in hitory, thereby accusing him of aiding and abbetting terrorists.

[zarf]

What makes McKinney any different from loads of tin foil hat idiots on FREEREPUBLIC.COM?

[SkyPilot]

Mr. Gephardt's spokesman said Republicans were focusing yesterday on Mrs. McKinney's comments to draw attention away from the conviction Thursday of Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., Ohio Democrat, on several charges, including racketeering, bribery and fraud.

"Part of me thinks that Republican efforts to focus on McKinney are trying to distract people from Republican leadership's apparent defense of a convicted felon serving in Congress," Mr. Smith said. "I haven't heard a word from Republican leadership about Traficant's fitness about serving in office." Richard Diamond, spokesman for Mr. Armey, dismissed that. "He's not our member. He's part of the Democratic caucus, not the Republican caucus," Mr. Diamond said of Mr. Traficant.

Sheesh! Is that the BEST they can do!

[stands2reason]

     Mr. Gephardt's spokesman said Republicans were focusing yesterday on Mrs. McKinney's comments to draw attention away from the conviction Thursday of Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., Ohio Democrat, on several charges, including racketeering, bribery and fraud.

That is the weirdest spin I've ever heard. He's a Democrat, Gephart!! Also, you actually think that if Traficant wasn't convicted, Repubs would let McKinney's comments slide? Please. Anyone with two brain cells to rub together wouldn't believe that.

[Madame Dufarge]

Mr. Gephardt's spokesman said Republicans were focusing yesterday on Mrs. McKinney's comments to draw attention away from the conviction Thursday of Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., Ohio Democrat, on several charges, including racketeering, bribery and fraud.

And here I thought Lewis Carroll was deceased.

This has to be the most bizarre comment ever from Gephardt.

[backhoe]

Faulty tactics on the Repubs part- Most people have never heard the bigoted, outrageous outpourings of this disgraceful "representative"-- they need to get her to talk more, not less!

Neil Boortz covers her shenannigans pretty well; a pity more don't listen to his show.

[SkyPilot]

Most people have never heard the bigoted, outrageous outpourings of this disgraceful "representative"-- they need to get her to talk more, not less!

I heard one of her speeches on S-SPAM once.

Bigot describes her well.

She actually let slip the term "Cracker."

I asked a friend about it, and he said her comment was probably altered in the Congressional record so as not to be used against her and embarrass her. He said that is why they always preface everything with:

"I reserve the right to revise and extend my remarks, and I thank the gentleman for yielding."

[backhoe]

Here is the list of individuals who contributed to McKinney's campaign -it's a real eye-opener!
McKinney Campaign Contributors

[kcvl]

Yes! We are talking about Democrats. They can't seem to get their act together since Bubba left with the silverware. The country changed after 9/11 and they can't figure it out. The oxygen to their brain gets cut off as soon as their plane lands in Washington.

[Jimmy Valentine]

She has a specially designed district to ensure her re-election. It was described as being so narrow that you could drive down it with both doors of your car open and touch both sides.

Regards,

[Movemout]

"Mr. Gephardt's spokesman said Republicans were focusing yesterday on Mrs. McKinney's comments to draw attention away from the conviction Thursday of Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., Ohio Democrat, on several charges, including racketeering, bribery and fraud.

"Part of me thinks that Republican efforts to focus on McKinney are trying to distract people from Republican leadership's apparent defense of a convicted felon serving in Congress," Mr. Smith said. "I haven't heard a word from Republican leadership about Traficant's fitness about serving in office." "

Somebody ought to tell this guy to quit smoking dope during business hours. What an exceedingly strange statement.

[capt. norm]

The picture show her with her mouth open. I wonder how rare a picture of her with the mouth shut would be, if there is such a thing.

[mewzilla]

And as far as I know, McKinney has NOT returned any of the money. How about it, McKinney? Hilliary! returned Alamoudi's after she got caught taking it. What about you?

[backhoe]

There's a rather lively discussion of the congresscritter going on here:

-TheFiringLine--

"WAGCEVP," who has some rather harsh words about McK, is an old pal of mine from other RKBA boards, and host for this small but fine site:

-Women Against Gun Control--