9/12 Rally in Washington D.C. 1.2 million - Page 7

Ron · #61 09-12-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAR

No one was upset because he stated his opinion. People were upset because he chose to do it in the middle of a speech by the President of the United States. What would happen if every member of Congress decided to express their opinions outloud throughout the entire speech?

I thought it showed a real lack of class and self restraint and basic respect.

That may be true but at least it isn't like these other Parliaments around the World!

Pardon the one shot of the Alabama Senate (those southerners you know!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFBhceg6ooY

I think they were arguing over something as important as, "what shall we order? Chinese food or pizza?"

Esther · #62 09-12-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Mike, I'm into basic courtesy and etiquette. It definitely was a lack of etiquette--I get that. But to be castigated by the Democrats who patently disrespect naysayers on a regular basis? Who disrespect Republican presidents without apology? Who disrespect American citizens on the basis that they showed up at town hall meetings to express their opinions? I get sick of the Democrats demanding apologies and the Republicans catering to them. It's nauseating. I would like to see SOMEONE defend themselves --even if they were out of line. It would at least show that they believe in themselves, that they have a shred of confidence in their own views. I know that's perverse, but I really am tired of the kicked dog routine.

It seems like the Republican party is missing its spine. ...mainly talking about the leadership--not the constituents.

I well remember the sarcastic looks Hillary made while President Bush would be speaking to the Congress. Didn't hear anyone call for an apology from her.

But I agree Wilson was wrong in what the did. I would have apologized as soon as Hilary did.

Esther · #63 09-12-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAR

That certainly seems like a group of respectable folks there. They seem pretty classy to me.

That looks like a lot of the tea folks on YouTube.

Took me a minute to know what they were chanting. "Tell the truth" and then later "No more lies".

I thought the crowd seems orderly to me Mike, I don't see what you see as a problem there. You can't expect over 1 million people to be a quiet crowd.

Baron1710 · #64 09-12-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAR

No zombies needed, PO.

A lot of those tea people are into the whole shouting others down thing. When people say things they don't like they start these goofy chants and basically just try to out scream others.

I'm not saying some of their ideas aren't good, a lot of them just come across as antagonistic, confrontational yo yo's.

You couldn't be more wrong. These were mostly families down on the mall today. The rally was people who are fed up with the way government is going and that is the platform so when others come to try and interfere with the free speech of those who are there they have every right to shout you down after all it is our speech event for which we have paid to have these streets and these areas at this time.

More pictures shortly. Just from my phone no real good quality pics.

Baron1710 · #65 09-12-2009, 04:44 PM

Here are a few more of the dc pics. Real rowdy folk here most were laughing and joking. Lots of smiles.

Baron1710 · #66 09-12-2009, 04:46 PM

One more shot of the march portion which was much smaller then the rally on the mall itself.

MissBrattified · #67 09-12-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeinAR

No zombies needed, PO.

A lot of those tea people are into the whole shouting others down thing. When people say things they don't like they start these goofy chants and basically just try to out scream others.

I'm not saying some of their ideas aren't good, a lot of them just come across as antagonistic, confrontational yo yo's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6K6u_OpDhA

Hey, Mike...who showed more class and etiquette in THIS video?

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/722604/

"Dissent is patriotic."

MissBrattified · #68 09-12-2009, 05:01 PM

If you want to see REAL class, look up Sean Penn on Bill Maher, talking about Bush...if you can stand the "classy" language, that is. STRONG language warning.