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46. did the same - they are grateful for the calls

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Fri Nov 16, 2012, 01:39 PM

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Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) unloaded, first sarcastically: "Let's just hang the guilty parties." [View all] kpete Nov 2012 OP

This should be the real story. That repuglycants want to cut budgets to nothing then blame geckosfeet Nov 2012 #1

That has been their strategy Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #9

That's why I was thrilled Rep Ackerman called them out on that specifically and hope all Democratic Overseas Nov 2012 #39

Absolutely....perhaps we should let them know that we are proud of their Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #45

I did send a note to Nancy Pelosi telling her how glad I was. Overseas Nov 2012 #73

Good for you! Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #74

They do it to Veterans too. Praise the troops, boost military contractor welfare, cut Vets. nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #26

+100 G_j Nov 2012 #34

exactly heaven05 Nov 2012 #37

The next time a GOP Rep does grandstanding on loving the troops, let's have Democratic legislators Overseas Nov 2012 #40

Republicans love them the Military Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #47

The only good vet is a dead vet to these guys. Living vets are a problem to them. freshwest Nov 2012 #60

So true. Alan Simpson actually put it into words when he sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #70

Exactly what reagan did with the Dept of Education. pangaia Nov 2012 #49

Yeah. I like this guy. dchill Nov 2012 #2

bodacious? JVS Nov 2012 #3

So, out of the strong message delivered by Ackerman, you focused on the word, "bodacious"? Really?? OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #6

It is odd. I wonder if the paper made a mistake. JVS Nov 2012 #8

No, not a mistake, it's a recognized word (though slang). Jim Lane Nov 2012 #13

someone here never watched teenage mutant ninja turtles (; BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #27

I did... along with my kid. freshwest Nov 2012 #61

I agree heaven05 Nov 2012 #38

I think "bodacious" is a perfect way to emphaize the gop didn't vote to allocate funds for American Cha Nov 2012 #55

It is usually said right before the words, "Ta Ta's! Dustlawyer Nov 2012 #58

Yeah, that should be "audacious." Plaid Adder Nov 2012 #18

. Voice for Peace Nov 2012 #32

Words to live by. freshwest Nov 2012 #62

He clearly said "audacious" in the video. Love seeing some backbone from FailureToCommunicate Nov 2012 #23

LOL....that 'toon Skittles Nov 2012 #50

Now that's more like it! JVS Nov 2012 #53

Yes it was. Outrageous. Shameless. Brazen. Overseas Nov 2012 #41

Use of "bodacious"-- No Vested Interest Nov 2012 #64

Mr. Ackerman sheshe2 Nov 2012 #4

Threw that back at someone Ilsa Nov 2012 #5

I used to be in Issa's district but was gerrymandered into Ken Calverts, what luck! xtraxritical Nov 2012 #69

Maybe now Democrats will find their spines. RC Nov 2012 #7

I'm liking what I'm seeing so far deutsey Nov 2012 #10

I really hope that there is a new "no bullshit" era dotymed Nov 2012 #22

I'm seeing signs of some real backbone! ReRe Nov 2012 #52

A lot of those Democrats had to go through hell to get elected. NCarolinawoman Nov 2012 #24

A noun, a verb, and Benghazi Botany Nov 2012 #11

Sorry, can't get past "bodacious" either ahostett Nov 2012 #12

You're probably right. Ackerman is from NY. What are the odds that the reporter is from the South? AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #19

I think we can credit Sean Penn for getting this word into our lexicon.... Old and In the Way Nov 2012 #28

Good ol' Spicolli ut oh Nov 2012 #66

so heaven05 Nov 2012 #43

Shameless. Brazen. But from Lee Atwater's perspective the more positive connotations could apply. Overseas Nov 2012 #44

They keep looking for a there that isn't there. WTG, Ackerman!! Roland99 Nov 2012 #14

I wonder how hard those terrorists are laughing? Grins Nov 2012 #15

Saw this and LOVE it Shanti Mama Nov 2012 #16

Sent an email THANK YOU!! Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #17

Way to give'em the What's For! Octafish Nov 2012 #20

PROUD of Gary Ackerman!! patrice Nov 2012 #21

I finally saw that clip last night liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #25

Would love to see the clip. Can't find it anywere. eom ChisolmTrailDem Nov 2012 #30

I saw it on tv liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #31

Nothing like the refreshing bucket of cold reality poured on this joke of an investigation. Old and In the Way Nov 2012 #29

I did a big piece on Ackerman's excellent rant on my radio show last night (link included) stevenleser Nov 2012 #33

How many of these guys could name the 4 people who died? FreeBC Nov 2012 #35

we need more dems to get up in their fugly grills with this attitude.. frylock Nov 2012 #36

Just phoned Rep. Ackerman's office Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2012 #42

did the same - they are grateful for the calls Historic NY Nov 2012 #46

Bookmarking to call first thing Monday! beac Nov 2012 #59

Throw the facts at them and they will run away like the cockroaches they are Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #48

yup - they are bullies who crumple when strongly confronted Skittles Nov 2012 #51

I really like that part about "asking them to raise their hands"! Way Cha Nov 2012 #54

Sound like the only agenda the GOP House will have this session is to demonize and eliminate Obama. Kablooie Nov 2012 #56

pukes. I despise them. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2012 #57

Wow. That Watergate thing really sticks in their craw, doesn't it? savannah43 Nov 2012 #63

democrats are growing a back bone outsideworld Nov 2012 #65

These repuke set this whole thing up by underfunding our folks security. aandegoons Nov 2012 #67

K & R Quantess Nov 2012 #68

NIce! Up2Late Nov 2012 #71

+1 nt rsweets Nov 2012 #72

Why is the coming out only now? snagglepuss Nov 2012 #75

I like him rks306 Nov 2012 #76