August 9, 200917 yr I find it funny how Obama says he is a transparent administration and then scripts his press conferences with who can ask and plants questions while he complains that the town halls questions, complaints, and disruptions are being planned by the Republicans.
August 9, 200917 yr I find it funny how Obama says he is a transparent administration and then scripts his press conferences with who can ask and plants questions while he complains that the town halls questions, complaints, and disruptions are being planned by the Republicans. I've heard this before, but I missed the evidence that backs it up, evidently. Can you help me out? (LBBC or anyone else.)
August 9, 200917 yr I've heard this before, but I missed the evidence that backs it up, evidently. Can you help me out? (LBBC or anyone else.) There was a press conference where Obama actually said something to the effect, "I know that so and so is here and has a question regarding a certain subject." Then looked for the person and called on that person. Don't you remember all the Helen Thomas brouhaha where she was complaining about the scripted conferences that Obama was having. I think there are a couple threads on here about it. http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=185397&highlight=Helen+Thomas
August 9, 200917 yr There was a press conference where Obama actually said something to the effect, "I know that so and so is here and has a question regarding a certain subject." Then looked for the person and called on that person. Don't you remember all the Helen Thomas brouhaha where she was complaining about the scripted conferences that Obama was having. I think there are a couple threads on here about it. http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/showthread.php?t=185397&highlight=Helen+Thomas I do now. Thank you, LBBC. :thumb:
August 9, 200917 yr Author How can anyone in D.C. vote for the reform when the people who voted you in are dead against i?
August 9, 200917 yr How can anyone in D.C. vote for the reform when the people who voted you in are dead against i? Not everyone is against healthcare reform.
August 9, 200917 yr Not everyone is against healthcare reform. But the majority of people are, according to the polls.
August 9, 200917 yr Georgia congress gets mad when asked about healthcare at meeting. Seems to have gotten the talking points based on his response. Question came from a doctor who did live in the congressman's district. http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/back-story/2009/aug/08/georgia-democrat-rages-against-local-doctor-over-h/
August 9, 200917 yr Anybody see the video of Kenneth Gladney being assaulted by SEIU thugs? Yes, though it doesn't show what preceded the event.
August 9, 200917 yr Yes, though it doesn't show what preceded the event.Per Gladney’s lawyer: Kenneth was attacked on the evening of August 6, 2009 at Rep. Russ Carnahan’s town hall meeting in South St. Louis County. I was at the town hall meeting as well and witnessed the events leading up to the attack of Kenneth. Kenneth was approached by an SEIU representative as Kenneth was handing out “Don’t Tread on Me” flags to other conservatives. The SEIU representative demanded to know why a black man was handing out these flags. The SEIU member used a racial slur against Kenneth, then punched him in the face. Kenneth fell to the ground. Another SEIU member yelled racial epithets at Kenneth as he kicked him in the head and back. Kenneth was also brutally attacked by one other male SEIU member and an unidentified woman. The three men were clearly SEIU members, as they were wearing T-shirts with the SEIU logo. Kenneth was beaten badly. One assailant fled on foot; three others were arrested. Kenneth was admitted to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center emergency room, where he was treated for his numerous injuries. Kenneth was merely expressing his freedom of speech by handing out the flags. In fact, he merely asked people as they exited the town hall meeting whether they would like a flag. He in no way provoked any argument or altercation, as evidenced by the fact that three assailants were arrested.
August 9, 200917 yr Per Gladney’s lawyer: Kenneth was attacked on the evening of August 6, 2009 at Rep. Russ Carnahan’s town hall meeting in South St. Louis County. I was at the town hall meeting as well and witnessed the events leading up to the attack of Kenneth. Kenneth was approached by an SEIU representative as Kenneth was handing out “Don’t Tread on Me” flags to other conservatives. The SEIU representative demanded to know why a black man was handing out these flags. The SEIU member used a racial slur against Kenneth, then punched him in the face. Kenneth fell to the ground. Another SEIU member yelled racial epithets at Kenneth as he kicked him in the head and back. Kenneth was also brutally attacked by one other male SEIU member and an unidentified woman. The three men were clearly SEIU members, as they were wearing T-shirts with the SEIU logo. Kenneth was beaten badly. One assailant fled on foot; three others were arrested. Kenneth was admitted to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center emergency room, where he was treated for his numerous injuries. Kenneth was merely expressing his freedom of speech by handing out the flags. In fact, he merely asked people as they exited the town hall meeting whether they would like a flag. He in no way provoked any argument or altercation, as evidenced by the fact that three assailants were arrested. RTS, I know that you don't believe something just because someone says it. I don't necessarily disbelieve it. I just don't know if it only shows part of the story.
August 9, 200917 yr Which polls? RTS posted this one in another thread http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204313604574330442429438938.html#mod=rss_opinion_main Here's the Bloomberg one http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aqb9sFbXBp4g
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