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"Im proud of you," VP called to tell the Park Ranger who was chastised by a GOP Rep today at the WWII Memorial.
http://inagist.com/all/385901984806494210/
Congressman Confronts Park Ranger Over Closed WWII Memorial
More plus video:
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Congressman-Confronts-Park-Ranger-Over-Closed-WWII-Memorial-226209781.html
arthritisR_US
(7,300 posts)like your very fine VP
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)unlike that repub asshole
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)and gave him an earful. that pissed me off so.
i am glad to hear biden step up. and so not surprised.
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)seabeyond
(110,159 posts)and did what you should have, thanking the park ranger. ect...
think he will call me back? i left my number
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)And keep your taxes in good order. Those guys can be vicious.
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)in 2014.
GOP slime, they do it so well.
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
(16,399 posts)Ilsa
(61,712 posts)Shutting down government should only inconvenience other people, not him.
n2doc
(47,953 posts)IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)Cha
(298,018 posts)"I'm not ashamed," replied the ranger.
At that point, a crowd of onlookers got involved. "Ask those questions of the people who aren't passing the budget," shouted a voice from the crowd. "That's who you need to ask these questions to."
"This woman is doing her job, just like me," shouted another. "I'm a 30-year federal veteran -- I'm out of work."
The man, wearing a bicycle helmet, at this point was face to face with the congressman.
"Well, the reason you are is because Mr. Reid decided to shut down the government," responded Neugebauer, referring to the top Senate Democrat.
"No, it's because the government won't do its job and pass a budget," the bicyclist responded."
Skittles
(153,298 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)Skittles
(153,298 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)GOP! WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
BumRushDaShow
(129,950 posts)Go Joe!
liberal N proud
(60,352 posts)sarge43
(28,946 posts)sammytko
(2,480 posts)set up a few minutes ago
dgibby
(9,474 posts)His mama is smiling down on him today.
Uncle Joe
(58,524 posts)Last edited Thu Oct 3, 2013, 08:40 PM - Edit history (1)
Notice in the video, how quickly the Republican Congressman retreats when confronted by other members of the public having lost their jobs due to the Republicans' total disregard for "We the People."
Kudos to Vice-President Biden.
Thanks for the thread, kpete.
SunSeeker
(51,796 posts)But he was fine bullying a defenseless park ranger who is trained not to snap back at the public even when they are verbally abusing her. Evil, cowardly man.
Uncle Joe
(58,524 posts)Japan would probably have won the war and Germany would have at least stretched it out longer.
Paladin
(28,283 posts)And fuck you, Rep. Neugebauer. Where you breathe. I never dreamed that any politician could make Louie Gohmert look classy by comparison---but you managed to do it. I hope that shameful incident at the WWII monument burdens you for the rest of your life.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,430 posts)Probably a safe district.
sammytko
(2,480 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)Thank you sir! Not having any of it from the GOP!
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,430 posts)The rep comes off like a stereotypical ignorant southerner.
ffr
(22,677 posts)Joe Biden.
Tanelorn
(359 posts)Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)No Republican would even CONSIDER this.
They would consider it "lowering themselves" to act respectful to someone this "minor".
edbermac
(15,950 posts)They're tearing him a new one. And someone pointed out that our hero has never served in the military.
https://www.facebook.com/rep.randy.neugebauer
Also this incident I saw on wiki, I don't think the ranger will get an apology anytime soon.
"Baby Killer" remark
On March 21, 2010, during the debate in the House of Representatives of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Neugebauer yelled out "Baby killer!"[6] The remark was believed to have been directed at Representative Bart Stupak of Michigan, a leader of the anti-abortion Democrats in the House, who was discussing a motion filed by the Republicans. While immediate inquiries began to determine who shouted the words, more than 12 hours later, on March 22, 2010, Neugebauer publicly identified himself as the person, apologized for the incident and argued that his words were "It's a baby killer", referring to the bill, not Stupak himself.[7][8] However, reporters and others in the room insisted Neugebauer precisely shouted Baby killer!", referring to Stupak.[9] Stupak said that he does not buy Neugebauers description of the outburst, said his words were very clear, and believes Neugebauer should apologize for his remark on the floor of the US House.[10][11] In contrast to Neugebauer's "baby killer" comment, Stupak and the Politifact watchdog group agree, "there will be no public funding of abortion in this legislation" that Neugebauer detests.[12]
4bucksagallon
(975 posts)Historic NY
(37,460 posts)surrealAmerican
(11,368 posts)Did he just want to see the faces of people he was hurting - to get off on their pain or something?
The VP's apology was a nice gesture.