Surprise! Republicans continue to act like spoiled schoolchildren

[War on Want]

Why weren't the anti-war protests considered "mobs"?

Because such protests didn't interrupt town hall meetings and sessions of state congresses.

Sure they did, as well as sessions of Federal Congress, Republican Conventions, Naturalization ceremonies, and so on. 

Code Pink doesn't count. They are a disgusting organizaton that has no relation to the Democratic Party.

[Stampever]

Why weren't the anti-war protests considered "mobs"?

Because such protests didn't interrupt town hall meetings and sessions of state congresses.

Sure they did, as well as sessions of Federal Congress, Republican Conventions, Naturalization ceremonies, and so on. 

Code Pink doesn't count. They are a disgusting organizaton that has no relation to the Democratic Party.

It was more than just Code Pink, and they count since they were being encouraged by members of the Democratic party, just as members of the Tea Party (who are not all Republicans) are encouraged by members of the Republican Party.

[War on Want]

Why weren't the anti-war protests considered "mobs"?

Because such protests didn't interrupt town hall meetings and sessions of state congresses.

Sure they did, as well as sessions of Federal Congress, Republican Conventions, Naturalization ceremonies, and so on. 

Code Pink doesn't count. They are a disgusting organizaton that has no relation to the Democratic Party.

It was more than just Code Pink, and they count since they were being encouraged by members of the Democratic party, just as members of the Tea Party (who are not all Republicans) are encouraged by members of the Republican Party.

Which members of the Democratic Party exactly advocated for the disruption of Congress and Naturalization ceremonies?

[Alexander Hamilton]

Why weren't the anti-war protests considered "mobs"?

Because such protests didn't interrupt town hall meetings and sessions of state congresses.

Instead, they interrupted ambulance routes and people trying to get to/from work.

Do you know what the freedom of assembly is?

Do you?

[Stampever]

Why weren't the anti-war protests considered "mobs"?

Because such protests didn't interrupt town hall meetings and sessions of state congresses.

Sure they did, as well as sessions of Federal Congress, Republican Conventions, Naturalization ceremonies, and so on. 

Code Pink doesn't count. They are a disgusting organizaton that has no relation to the Democratic Party.

It was more than just Code Pink, and they count since they were being encouraged by members of the Democratic party, just as members of the Tea Party (who are not all Republicans) are encouraged by members of the Republican Party.

Which members of the Democratic Party exactly advocated for the disruption of Congress and Naturalization ceremonies?

That's simple.  Continuing with the Code Pink discussion, one example is co-founder Jodie Evans, who is a registered Democrat and campaign fundraiser, as well as orchestrated the failed Presidential campaign of Jerry Brown.  She has organized protests in and around the Capitol Hill area, both silent and intrusive. 

Of course, protesting during sessions of Congress isn't the same as practicing your First Amendment rights during townhall meetings, even if you are confrontational.  After all, our President told us, "I want you to argue with them and get in their face."  Is it is ok for Obama to tell us to do that, why is it wrong for Republicans to do the same thing?  We can't have it both ways.  We have long fought for and practiced our right of free speech at many Republican events.  There is no reason why they can't return the favor.  If we complain, we are hypocrites, and isn't that the label we've been throwing at the right for all these years?

[Marokai Backbeat]

If a crazy is a registered Democrat that implicates the Democratic Party in their schemes? Wow.

[War on Want]

Why weren't the anti-war protests considered "mobs"?

Because such protests didn't interrupt town hall meetings and sessions of state congresses.

Sure they did, as well as sessions of Federal Congress, Republican Conventions, Naturalization ceremonies, and so on. 

Code Pink doesn't count. They are a disgusting organizaton that has no relation to the Democratic Party.

It was more than just Code Pink, and they count since they were being encouraged by members of the Democratic party, just as members of the Tea Party (who are not all Republicans) are encouraged by members of the Republican Party.

Which members of the Democratic Party exactly advocated for the disruption of Congress and Naturalization ceremonies?

That's simple.  Continuing with the Code Pink discussion, one example is co-founder Jodie Evans, who is a registered Democrat and campaign fundraiser, as well as orchestrated the failed Presidential campaign of Jerry Brown.  She has organized protests in and around the Capitol Hill area, both silent and intrusive. 

Of course, protesting during sessions of Congress isn't the same as practicing your First Amendment rights during townhall meetings, even if you are confrontational.  After all, our President told us, "I want you to argue with them and get in their face."  Is it is ok for Obama to tell us to do that, why is it wrong for Republicans to do the same thing?  We can't have it both ways.  We have long fought for and practiced our right of free speech at many Republican events.  There is no reason why they can't return the favor.  If we complain, we are hypocrites, and isn't that the label we've been throwing at the right for all these years?

That's the best you can do? Just because someone is a member of the Democratic Party doesn't mean they are rank and file much less a high ranking congressman or lobbyist with heavy amounts of power in the party.

Obviously, I agree with you here. The Democrats aren't being hypocrital here though. Obama meant in your personal life with your friends and neighbors, not at public healthcare functions by chanting and being disruptive. My problem isn't with the Republicans attending the meetings and asking questions, I have problems with them going there specifically to disrupt them.

[paul718]

If a crazy is a registered Democrat that implicates the Democratic Party in their schemes? Wow.

No, but it goes against the claim that the craziness is institutionalized within the GOP.  For the record, the Steny Hoyer screamer is also a registered Democrat.

[Marokai Backbeat]

If a crazy is a registered Democrat that implicates the Democratic Party in their schemes? Wow.

No, but it goes against the claim that the craziness is institutionalized within the GOP.  For the record, the Steny Hoyer screamer is also a registered Democrat.

Institutional support = support from the Republican Party itself and elected officials within the Republican Party. Not just being a Republican.

[paul718]

Institutional support = support from the Republican Party itself and elected officials within the Republican Party. Not just being a Republican.

Just because a crazy person holds an official position within the party, doesn't make his actions "institutional". 

[War on Want]

If a crazy is a registered Democrat that implicates the Democratic Party in their schemes? Wow.

No, but it goes against the claim that the craziness is institutionalized within the GOP.  For the record, the Steny Hoyer screamer is also a registered Democrat.

Institutional support = support from the Republican Party itself and elected officials within the Republican Party. Not just being a Republican.

Exactly I'd place a bet that 95 out 100 people in those mobs are registered Republicans anyways. Not that it really matters, what matters it that people like Todd Akin are making jokes about Democratic congressman being lynched when death threats have been made and people have been physically assaulted.

[Holmes]

Ew. These freaks on the CPR site have my congressman in California's town halls listed. I don't want them anywhere near Santa Cruz.

[MODU]

What a joke of a political party.

Similar things were said about the Democrats just a few years ago.  The political cycle continues to turn.

[Marokai Backbeat]

What a joke of a political party.

Similar things were said about the Democrats just a few years ago.  The political cycle continues to turn.

Really? Democrats were being attacked for instructing their voters on how to act like hooligans in town halls and threatening to secede?

Oh, what you miss in politics when you're little.