Comments on: Video: Republicans walk out of Congress http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:46:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » Video: Boehner Tells Repubs To Go Pleasure Themselves http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-2818439 Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » Video: Boehner Tells Repubs To Go Pleasure Themselves Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:39:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-2818439 [...] Get the scoop at Hotair [...] [...] Get the scoop at Hotair [...]

]]> By: Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » Video: Boehner Tells Repubs To Go Pleasure Themselves http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-2818440 Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » Video: Boehner Tells Repubs To Go Pleasure Themselves Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:39:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-2818440 [...] Get the scoop at Hotair [...] [...] Get the scoop at Hotair [...]

]]> By: Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » Video: Boehner Tells Repubs To Go Pleasure Themselves http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-2818441 Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » Video: Boehner Tells Repubs To Go Pleasure Themselves Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:39:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-2818441 [...] Get the scoop at Hotair [...] [...] Get the scoop at Hotair [...]

]]> By: Republicans Walk Out On Vote http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-1901546 Republicans Walk Out On Vote Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:29:31 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-1901546 [...] Hot Air has the video of Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) leading Republicans out of the House. [...] [...] Hot Air has the video of Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) leading Republicans out of the House. [...]

]]> By: Black Adam http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-956889 Black Adam Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:39:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-956889 Balls with Beohner. Balls with Beohner.

]]> By: tgillian http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-956816 tgillian Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:56:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-956816 Oops, "Federal", of course. Oops, “Federal”, of course.

]]> By: tgillian http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-956811 tgillian Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:54:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-956811 Doesn't anybody have a problem with the Fereral Government enlisting private business to spy on Americans? I do. Doesn’t anybody have a problem with the Fereral Government enlisting private business to spy on Americans?

I do.

]]> By: MSGTAS http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-956293 MSGTAS Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:37:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-956293 It's about time the (R) left the room for some fresh air. Ironically, when dem people do it, the media claims "those guys don't want to play by our rules, so we goin to take our ball and go home." It’s about time the (R) left the room for some fresh air.

Ironically, when dem people do it, the media claims “those guys don’t want to play by our rules, so we goin to take our ball and go home.”

]]> By: knob http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955985 knob Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:58:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955985 Will be pulling the lever for my man Boehner in the primary, and the general. Will be pulling the lever for my man Boehner in the primary, and the general.

]]> By: TwinkietheKid http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955917 TwinkietheKid Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:20:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955917 I wanna see a close up of Pelosi just before and during the walkout. I wanna see a close up of Pelosi just before and during the walkout.

]]> By: petefrt http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955846 petefrt Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:45:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955846 FIGHT. Dems are displaying themselves as willing to expose the USA to danger for partisan gain. EXPOSE it, and don't let America forget it. Beat this like a drum. FIGHT. Dems are displaying themselves as willing to expose the USA to danger for partisan gain. EXPOSE it, and don’t let America forget it. Beat this like a drum.

]]> By: pilamaye http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955817 pilamaye Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:36:42 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955817 If the Republicans had all walked out while giving a well-deserved Flip of The Finger towards the Democratic Side of the aisle, I'd have bought them all a round of drinks, God love 'em! If the Republicans had all walked out while giving a well-deserved Flip of The Finger towards the Democratic Side of the aisle, I’d have bought them all a round of drinks, God love ‘em!

]]> By: David in ATL http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955792 David in ATL Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:29:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955792 It's a start on the long road back to recovery. Thanks John for organizing the march. It’s a start on the long road back to recovery. Thanks John for organizing the march.

]]> By: paul006 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955726 paul006 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:57:37 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955726 <blockquote>So, is this the House equivalent of a filibuster? Are we essentially seeing a quorum-busting move by the Pubs? This is pretty cool. It’s a great way to gum up the works. nukemhill on February 14, 2008 at 4:31 PM</blockquote> I don't know if it deprives them of a quorum or not. But the Democratic leadership wasn't going to bring up the bill anyway. So how does it help to walk out on a non-existent vote? True, a walk out is theatrical, but what does it accomplish? (Other than being a little spirit booster for us?)

So, is this the House equivalent of a filibuster? Are we essentially seeing a quorum-busting move by the Pubs?

This is pretty cool. It’s a great way to gum up the works.

nukemhill on February 14, 2008 at 4:31 PM

I don’t know if it deprives them of a quorum or not. But the Democratic leadership wasn’t going to bring up the bill anyway. So how does it help to walk out on a non-existent vote?

True, a walk out is theatrical, but what does it accomplish? (Other than being a little spirit booster for us?)

]]> By: Zorro http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955725 Zorro Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:57:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955725 Good job Boehner. I will vote to take back the House, Melissa Hart is running to win back the seat she lost to Jason Almire. McCain won't get my vote but Melissa will. As I mentioned at Michelle's signature site... The democraps would rather sue our corporations than protect our country. Money first, constitutional duty last. <strong>Thank you Nancy for another new low </strong>from the democrap controlled “limbo” congress. How <em>low</em> can they go? Good job Boehner. I will vote to take back the House, Melissa Hart is running to win back the seat she lost to Jason Almire. McCain won’t get my vote but Melissa will.

As I mentioned at Michelle’s signature site…

The democraps would rather sue our corporations than protect our country. Money first, constitutional duty last. Thank you Nancy for another new low from the democrap controlled “limbo” congress. How low can they go?

]]> By: Sanjoboy http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955669 Sanjoboy Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:10:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955669 I'm starting to like Beohner more and more. Good for him! I’m starting to like Beohner more and more. Good for him!

]]> By: NTWR http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955656 NTWR Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:03:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955656 Oh, never mind, I see what you're saying now. Hmm, I'll have to try to find it on YouTube... Oh, never mind, I see what you’re saying now. Hmm, I’ll have to try to find it on YouTube…

]]> By: NTWR http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955652 NTWR Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:02:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955652 Califemme on February 14, 2008 at 6:47 PM Crraaappp. Just type "SNL palomino" in the search box on this site and you'll get the HotAir thread on it. Califemme on February 14, 2008 at 6:47 PM

Crraaappp. Just type “SNL palomino” in the search box on this site and you’ll get the HotAir thread on it.

]]> By: Califemme http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955619 Califemme Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:47:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955619 <blockquote>NTWR on February 14, 2008 at 6:39 PM</blockquote> Linky no work...

NTWR on February 14, 2008 at 6:39 PM

Linky no work…

]]> By: NTWR http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955604 NTWR Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:39:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955604 Here's your <a href="http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/12/video-nancy-pelosi-addresses-the-nation-on-snl/" rel="nofollow">Palomino</a>, tdd. Here’s your Palomino, tdd.

]]> By: Topsecretk9 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955603 Topsecretk9 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:39:09 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955603 <a href="http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/14/debacle-in-the-house-behind-the-lantos-memorial-disruption/" rel="nofollow">Dems use Lantos Funeral - disgusting</a> <blockquote>The Democrats finally apologized for smearing Diaz-Balart. GOP aide Michael Steele sent the following statements: - “This morning, during the memorial service for Tom Lantos - a public servant beloved on both sides of the aisle - the House Democratic Leadership violated an agreement and called the House back into session. They took this action despite clearly understanding that it would trigger a series of procedural motions. This cheap, cynical political move seems to have been designed to shut down one of the few procedural tools that can be employed by the minority party in the House. Playing this sort of game during the memorial service of a great and good man is beneath the dignity of this House and should be beneath the dignity of Democratic Leaders.” - “We appreciate Rep. Hoyer’s statement that he “regrets” the situation this morning and the inaccurate statements that were directed at Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart.” And public opinion of Congress plummets even further…</blockquote> Dems use Lantos Funeral – disgusting

The Democrats finally apologized for smearing Diaz-Balart. GOP aide Michael Steele sent the following statements:

- “This morning, during the memorial service for Tom Lantos – a public servant beloved on both sides of the aisle – the House Democratic Leadership violated an agreement and called the House back into session. They took this action despite clearly understanding that it would trigger a series of procedural motions. This cheap, cynical political move seems to have been designed to shut down one of the few procedural tools that can be employed by the minority party in the House. Playing this sort of game during the memorial service of a great and good man is beneath the dignity of this House and should be beneath the dignity of Democratic Leaders.”

- “We appreciate Rep. Hoyer’s statement that he “regrets” the situation this morning and the inaccurate statements that were directed at Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart.”

And public opinion of Congress plummets even further…

]]> By: tickleddragon http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955573 tickleddragon Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:26:59 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955573 Okay...someone please explain "Palomino" to me... Please? Okay…someone please explain “Palomino” to me…

Please?

]]> By: NTWR http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955552 NTWR Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:12:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955552 <blockquote>PALOMINO!!!!! scottm on February 14, 2008 at 5:53 PM</blockquote> It's my pleasure!

PALOMINO!!!!!

scottm on February 14, 2008 at 5:53 PM

It’s my pleasure!

]]> By: JellyToast http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955540 JellyToast Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:09:12 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955540 Well, I am glad they are doing something! Anytime I see the Republicans stand up and fight the Dems it has to worth something,, but, what does walking out actually accomplish? What if the Dems just shut the doors and put a "keep out" sign on the outside! What would they do then?? Well, I am glad they are doing something! Anytime I see the Republicans stand up and fight the Dems it has to worth something,, but, what does walking out actually accomplish? What if the Dems just shut the doors and put a “keep out” sign on the outside! What would they do then??

]]> By: scottm http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/comment-page-1/#comment-955497 scottm Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:53:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/14/video-republicans-walk-out-of-congress/#comment-955497 <blockquote><strong>PALOMINO</strong>!!!!! NTWR on February 14, 2008 at 5:41 PM</blockquote> EASILY my favorite post of the day on every board, blog, and banter that I've seen. thank you <strong>PALOMINO!!!!!</strong><em></em>

PALOMINO!!!!!
NTWR on February 14, 2008 at 5:41 PM

EASILY my favorite post of the day on every board, blog, and banter that I’ve seen.

thank you

PALOMINO!!!!!

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