Comments on: CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:53:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: What a difference a Marxist makes. | nFiniteEcho.com http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2452669 What a difference a Marxist makes. | nFiniteEcho.com Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:55:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2452669 [...] The hypocrisy isn’t new. The equation of terrorism to talk radio isn’t new. What seems new is an increasingly disturbing sense of entitlement amongst, mostly, Democratic lawmakers. The genesis of this sense of entitlement is beyond the scope of this article, but it seems to me to be a combination of the general leftward shift in political class thinking toward soft tyranny and the election of Barack Obama. I’m not saying Obama is to blame-lord knows Harry Reid, Henry Waxman, Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank would assume the throne if given the chance-but his election provides the cover, even if largely imaginary, for leftist politicians at every level to more freely assert their deeply held contempt for the American proletariat and belief that their elected offices shroud them with an aura of imperviousness. [...] [...] The hypocrisy isn’t new. The equation of terrorism to talk radio isn’t new. What seems new is an increasingly disturbing sense of entitlement amongst, mostly, Democratic lawmakers. The genesis of this sense of entitlement is beyond the scope of this article, but it seems to me to be a combination of the general leftward shift in political class thinking toward soft tyranny and the election of Barack Obama. I’m not saying Obama is to blame-lord knows Harry Reid, Henry Waxman, Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank would assume the throne if given the chance-but his election provides the cover, even if largely imaginary, for leftist politicians at every level to more freely assert their deeply held contempt for the American proletariat and belief that their elected offices shroud them with an aura of imperviousness. [...]

]]> By: What a difference a Marxist makes. - Smart Girl Nation http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2442290 What a difference a Marxist makes. - Smart Girl Nation Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:37:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2442290 [...] The hypocrisy isn’t new. The equation of terrorism to talk radio isn’t new. What seems new is an increasingly disturbing sense of entitlement amongst, mostly, Democratic lawmakers. The genesis of this sense of entitlement is beyond the scope of this article, but it seems to me to be a combination of the general leftward shift in political class thinking toward soft tyranny and the election of Barack Obama. I’m not saying Obama is to blame-lord knows Harry Reid, Henry Waxman, Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank would assume the throne if given the chance-but his election provides the cover, even if largely imaginary, for leftist politicians at every level to more freely assert their deeply held contempt for the American proletariat and belief that their elected offices shroud them with an aura of imperviousness. [...] [...] The hypocrisy isn’t new. The equation of terrorism to talk radio isn’t new. What seems new is an increasingly disturbing sense of entitlement amongst, mostly, Democratic lawmakers. The genesis of this sense of entitlement is beyond the scope of this article, but it seems to me to be a combination of the general leftward shift in political class thinking toward soft tyranny and the election of Barack Obama. I’m not saying Obama is to blame-lord knows Harry Reid, Henry Waxman, Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank would assume the throne if given the chance-but his election provides the cover, even if largely imaginary, for leftist politicians at every level to more freely assert their deeply held contempt for the American proletariat and belief that their elected offices shroud them with an aura of imperviousness. [...]

]]> By: Quote of the Day… “America’s Greatness” from Sen. Jim DeMint « Frugal Café Blog Zone http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2434997 Quote of the Day… “America’s Greatness” from Sen. Jim DeMint « Frugal Café Blog Zone Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:26:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2434997 [...] Air: Obamacare faces a backlash from the Center-Left and Politico: Obama losing independents and CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? Hot Air Green Room: Lies Wide Shut Legal Insurrection: Yes They Do Why Mommy Is A Republican/Palin [...] [...] Air: Obamacare faces a backlash from the Center-Left and Politico: Obama losing independents and CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? Hot Air Green Room: Lies Wide Shut Legal Insurrection: Yes They Do Why Mommy Is A Republican/Palin [...]

]]> By: Soft Tyranny: Mark Levin Interview on Sean Hannity’s Show (video) « Frugal Café Blog Zone http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2415046 Soft Tyranny: Mark Levin Interview on Sean Hannity’s Show (video) « Frugal Café Blog Zone Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:38:09 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2415046 [...] reading: Hot Air: Politico: Obama losing independents and CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? Hot Air Green Room: Lies Wide Shut Legal Insurrection: Yes They Do The American Pundit: Good News: [...] [...] reading: Hot Air: Politico: Obama losing independents and CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? Hot Air Green Room: Lies Wide Shut Legal Insurrection: Yes They Do The American Pundit: Good News: [...]

]]> By: Stop The ACLU http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2412210 Stop The ACLU Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:05:17 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2412210 <strong>CA Democratic Leader: Free Speech Is Terrorism...</strong> Sadly, there are many other liberals that feel this way too! Scary! At least most of them aren’t stupid enough to voice it. California’s Speaker of the Assembly, Karen Bass was. How do you think conservative talk radio has affected the Legisl... CA Democratic Leader: Free Speech Is Terrorism…

Sadly, there are many other liberals that feel this way too! Scary! At least most of them aren’t stupid enough to voice it. California’s Speaker of the Assembly, Karen Bass was.
How do you think conservative talk radio has affected the Legisl…

]]> By: Sunroom Desk Paperweight Links, June 28-July 4, 2009 | Sunroom Desk http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2397300 Sunroom Desk Paperweight Links, June 28-July 4, 2009 | Sunroom Desk Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:35:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2397300 [...] CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? - Hot Air Blog - Tuesday, June 30, 2009More outrage over Assembly Speaker Karen Bass’ comments. [...] [...] CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? – Hot Air Blog – Tuesday, June 30, 2009More outrage over Assembly Speaker Karen Bass’ comments. [...]

]]> By: Sunroom Desk Paperweight Links, June 28-July 4, 2009 cover the California state budget crisis and political fallout | Sunroom Desk http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2397210 Sunroom Desk Paperweight Links, June 28-July 4, 2009 cover the California state budget crisis and political fallout | Sunroom Desk Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:20:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2397210 [...] from Hot Air Blog: There’s a lot of stupidity and tyranny locked into those few words. The First Amendment [...] [...] from Hot Air Blog: There’s a lot of stupidity and tyranny locked into those few words. The First Amendment [...]

]]> By: Right Wing News http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2388939 Right Wing News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:53:46 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2388939 <strong>Right Wing Radio Week in Review: June 29 - July 3, 2009...</strong> Lots of talk radio hosts were on vacation this week, due to the Independence Day holiday. That means “best of” shows and guest hosts. Tammy Bruce (who has a superb new website, by the way) sat in for Laura...... Right Wing Radio Week in Review: June 29 – July 3, 2009…

Lots of talk radio hosts were on vacation this week, due to the Independence Day holiday. That means “best of” shows and guest hosts. Tammy Bruce (who has a superb new website, by the way) sat in for Laura……

]]> By: tom http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2373422 tom Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:01:29 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2373422 <blockquote>And while we’re looking at that exchange, what happened to Patt Morrison, the LA Times reporter? Did Morrison not feel that answer worthy of a follow-up — like, “Are you seriously equating dissent with terrorism?” Or better yet, “Have you lost your mind?” Morrison appears more interested in promoting Bass than actually conducting an interview.</blockquote> Most likely because the reporter completely agreed with her. As a group, reporters don't seem especially bright.

And while we’re looking at that exchange, what happened to Patt Morrison, the LA Times reporter? Did Morrison not feel that answer worthy of a follow-up — like, “Are you seriously equating dissent with terrorism?” Or better yet, “Have you lost your mind?” Morrison appears more interested in promoting Bass than actually conducting an interview.

Most likely because the reporter completely agreed with her. As a group, reporters don’t seem especially bright.

]]> By: Jeff from WI http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2372789 Jeff from WI Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:30:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2372789 It's simple. EVERY Democrat politician is a corrupt America hating terrorist. Some like this woman, are dumber that most. It’s simple. EVERY Democrat politician is a corrupt America hating terrorist. Some like this woman, are dumber that most.

]]> By: Elephant Owners » Blog Archive » Social Engineering Leads to Disaster http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2372771 Elephant Owners » Blog Archive » Social Engineering Leads to Disaster Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:05:21 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2372771 [...] complain that they (the managers of the collective) have to deal with the terrorism of free speech (LINK). These are all examples of the rising the collective above the [...] [...] complain that they (the managers of the collective) have to deal with the terrorism of free speech (LINK). These are all examples of the rising the collective above the [...]

]]> By: What Bill of rights? (II) « Always Jason http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2372431 What Bill of rights? (II) « Always Jason Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:53:03 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2372431 [...] tip: Hot Air) Posted by Jason America, Politics, Shenanigans Subscribe to RSS feed blog comments [...] [...] tip: Hot Air) Posted by Jason America, Politics, Shenanigans Subscribe to RSS feed blog comments [...]

]]> By: wepeople http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2372253 wepeople Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:05:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2372253 She is Californias Winnie Mandella. What next, necklacing talk show hosts? Ignorant witch with a B. Truely a product of the democratic ghetto and organizers of the "community." She is Californias Winnie Mandella. What next, necklacing talk show hosts? Ignorant witch with a B. Truely a product of the democratic ghetto and organizers of the “community.”

]]> By: Tom_Holsinger http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2372228 Tom_Holsinger Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:10 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2372228 There was an old political cartoon with a character named Senator Snort who one day proclaimed: "<i>I decry the involuntary retirement of devoted public servants!</i>" There was an old political cartoon with a character named Senator Snort who one day proclaimed:

“I decry the involuntary retirement of devoted public servants!“

]]> By: alovera http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2372182 alovera Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:48:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2372182 CANNONBALL. You my friend have asked the $65.000. The voters have lost their sense of reality. It is about pigmentation not capability or honesty. CANNONBALL. You my friend have asked the $65.000. The voters have lost their sense of reality. It is about pigmentation not capability or honesty.

]]> By: California Dem leader: Conservative opinion on talk radio is “terrorism” :: International Free Press Society http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2372181 California Dem leader: Conservative opinion on talk radio is “terrorism” :: International Free Press Society Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:48:41 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2372181 [...] From Hot Air: [...] [...] From Hot Air: [...]

]]> By: cannonball http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371909 cannonball Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:57:57 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371909 Im going to say it because lots of you are thinking it. <em> What the heck is wrong with old black female politicians? </em> Im going to say it because lots of you are thinking it.

What the heck is wrong with old black female politicians?

]]> By: Leading Californian Politician Fails on 1st Amendment. | eransworld http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371794 Leading Californian Politician Fails on 1st Amendment. | eransworld Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:32:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371794 [...] It appears that Bass doesn’t believe in the right of the people to petition the Government for a redress of grievances; a right guaranteed by one of the most powerful documents ever created. There’s a lot of stupidity and tyranny locked into those few words.  The First Amendment guarantees the right to petition the government for redress of grievances, even apart from the “free speech” issues Bass casually discards.  Elected politicians are accountable to the people who elect them in a free society.  Politicians do not acquire lordly status when they go to the Assembly, or anywhere else. The Hot Air Blog [...] [...] It appears that Bass doesn’t believe in the right of the people to petition the Government for a redress of grievances; a right guaranteed by one of the most powerful documents ever created. There’s a lot of stupidity and tyranny locked into those few words.  The First Amendment guarantees the right to petition the government for redress of grievances, even apart from the “free speech” issues Bass casually discards.  Elected politicians are accountable to the people who elect them in a free society.  Politicians do not acquire lordly status when they go to the Assembly, or anywhere else. The Hot Air Blog [...]

]]> By: My News Summary, 6/30/2009 « Mr. Smith Goes Conservative Blogging http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371743 My News Summary, 6/30/2009 « Mr. Smith Goes Conservative Blogging Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:16:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371743 [...] disgusting: Liberals say Conservatives Are Nothing But Terrorists And Traitors and CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? Meanwhile: Video: Democrats refuse to stand for Pledge of Allegiance and Oh My God, It’s [...] [...] disgusting: Liberals say Conservatives Are Nothing But Terrorists And Traitors and CA Dem leader: Why do we allow free speech to terrorize politicians? Meanwhile: Video: Democrats refuse to stand for Pledge of Allegiance and Oh My God, It’s [...]

]]> By: M-14 2go http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371736 M-14 2go Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:15:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371736 Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, PING! Some of you know! Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, PING!

Some of you know!

]]> By: alovera http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371551 alovera Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:35:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371551 And that is why I left Californication......moved to Texas where My family can buy all the tools of defense. This place is loaded with former Californians. Texas will separate from the Union thus becoming free from all the crap the anticrist is dishing out. Get ready America,the boiling point is near. And that is why I left Californication……moved to Texas where My family can buy all the tools of defense. This place is loaded with former Californians. Texas will separate from the Union thus becoming free from all the crap the anticrist is dishing out.
Get ready America,the boiling point is near.

]]> By: tarpon http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371422 tarpon Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:12:43 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371422 We have a serious need to hit the lever on the toilet. We have a serious need to hit the lever on the toilet.

]]> By: doriangrey http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371416 doriangrey Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:11:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371416 It's time to start lining politicians like Karen Bass up against the nearest wall. It’s time to start lining politicians like Karen Bass up against the nearest wall.

]]> By: AnninCA http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371395 AnninCA Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:08:14 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371395 and teaparties are riots. :) and teaparties are riots. :)

]]> By: Dr Evil http://hotair.com/archives/2009/06/30/ca-dem-leader-why-do-we-allow-free-speech-to-terrorize-politicians/comment-page-4/#comment-2371235 Dr Evil Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:38:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=57691#comment-2371235 So this person doesn't have any original ideas (the left is calling everyone but a real terrorist a terrorist) so that is why she went into politics in the first place so she doesn't have to come up with original ideas? Because it isn't necessary to perform or be competent, not like in the private sector, where they expect results. What is California's unemployment rate 11.4% or something, they are handing out I.O.U.s and this poor excuse for a Government Bureaucrat doesn't like being called out on being useless? Typical. So this person doesn’t have any original ideas (the left is calling everyone but a real terrorist a terrorist) so that is why she went into politics in the first place so she doesn’t have to come up with original ideas? Because it isn’t necessary to perform or be competent, not like in the private sector, where they expect results. What is California’s unemployment rate 11.4% or something, they are handing out I.O.U.s and this poor excuse for a Government Bureaucrat doesn’t like being called out on being useless? Typical.

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