The House floor was the scene of some heated exchanges after Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) took the floor to address the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
While this is merely a heated and not offensive exchange. It is representative of the diminishing level of discourse in Congress on both sides. Congress is becoming the WWF without the folding chairs and pile drivers.
That sounds good, but aren’t you worried about the air borne pollutants
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Okay … how about a monthly lottery wherein one member is chosen, at random, to be fired from a water cannon mounted on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial ….
Thank you Mike A….
And Blouise,
I thought the super soak-er was termed out of the whitehouse…..
Rep. Weiner said what needed to be said. It’s just that it needs to be said more often.
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Gotta love the House … I think we should arm them all with squirt guns … we have regular, splatter shot, and super soaker …
Oh, I have read numerous accounts of rough housing in the House of Rep, if my recollection is correct that was where duel of Hamilton and Burr was escalated.
His beef should be with his fellow Denocrats, D-255 R-178. Good acting though.
Congressman Weiner And Grayson.You go guys.!!
bdaman It might not be as good for republicans as you think. Sharon Angle and the tea party crazies are causing the more recent polls to shift a bit.
Well done, Congressman. Conservatives deserve no better than to be shouted down to show our contempt for the damage they’ve done. It’s about time they come to recognize and appreciate that virtually ever problem this country has is of their making and it’s not okay. They are the problem, not a solution.
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I’m eagerly awaiting Sen Ensign’s Grand Jury results … criminal indictments? Something for everyone!
“Good. I think Democrats ought to be doing more of this.”
Won’t be many left to do it come November.
A Democrat bashing Republicans about ‘what’s right.’ Let’s not get too excited. Although it would be good to see more passion in Congressional debates.
Jimmy Stewart would be proud. Nice job, Rep. Weiner.
The gentleman was fighting for his constituents … the other gentleman was covering for his republican buddies … well done Mr. Weiner
I have echo the earlier responses. Rep. Weiner was showing true emotion over the disgusting lack of compassion and common sense that is being exhibited by the Republicans. In this case there were too many Dems who were also not willing to help those who risked their lives to help in the aftermath of 9/11. This is another example that the Republicans have no intention of governing and only want to make sure Obama and America fail.
“I will not yield ….”
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One of the more courageous and passionate statements I’ve heard on the floor – because he truly meant it. In matters of great moment, true emotion has a place. I would not equate it with a crass attempt at false emotion in the pursuit of commercial interests like the WWF.
I agree, Nal.
Good. I think Democrats ought to be doing more of this.