Report: McCaskill’s staffers flip health-care protesters the bird
posted at 8:17 pm on July 17, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Via Gateway Pundit, with plenty of photos. I don’t like to read too much into isolated incidents but I can’t help feeling there’s a lesson here.
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Well well well…
Anyone else feel like some…. cake?
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Classy staff for a classy lady.
marmaran on July 17, 2009 at 8:20 PM
She’s doing the goose step. Bye bye Claire.
suzyk on July 17, 2009 at 8:22 PM
It’s too bad that this pattern of congressional misrepresentation continues. Now, can Mccaskill be blamed directly—No, not directly, since the fool on her staff that’s responsible is obviously a tool that’s going to get stuck stuffing envelopes or something; however, Americans deserve better—first they flip us off, then they gas us, then–well, turn off the drip nurse, they’re a goner. See the pattern anyone…?
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Elections have consequences…even future ones, Claire.
hillbillyjim on July 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Can’t wait to see how they respond to hundreds of thousands who show up at the capitol on 9/12.
They’ll have a lot of flipping off to do.
katy on July 17, 2009 at 8:25 PM
The 2010 elections can’t get here soon enough.
AZCoyote on July 17, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Tsk, tsk. Good-bye Mac. Good way to treat your bosses.
davidk on July 17, 2009 at 8:27 PM
So they’re feeling the pressure? Good..
Skandia Recluse on July 17, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Flip me off with both hands … well well. My knocks on the door wouldn’t be so gentle. I admire these people, they’re showing far more restraint than I am capable of.
ORrighty on July 17, 2009 at 8:29 PM
The lesson is that unless the government in this country is reined in soon and learns some respect there is going to be a historic reckoning the likes of which this country has never seen. Its human nature.
elduende on July 17, 2009 at 8:30 PM
The
Prideembarresment of my great state of Missouri…or thanks to McCaskill, the state of Misery…
Wolftech on July 17, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Well, they told us at our Tea Party that going to the Senators’offices would be a better way than to just call and e-mail. It will be interesting to see if anyone else experienced the same thing. I think that there will be other stories like this one. I have certainly noticed the same thing with e-mails. They just don’t bother to answer. My Republican Congress Critter answers everything and sometimes personally with a real note. Being fair, I am nice to him and give him a high five when he does the right thing. The Senators don’t do the right thing. ever.
BetseyRoss on July 17, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Typical libs. If acorn were flipped the bird, we would never hear the end of it. Time for pitchforks.
texaninfidel on July 17, 2009 at 8:35 PM
I think we may have found our next most effective form of congressional communications.
If they won’t listen to us though new technology, I guess it’s time we go back to good old fashion one on one!
katy on July 17, 2009 at 8:38 PM
The sneering, we-will-dominate-you attitude of some of these Democrats is pretty damned chilling, if you ask me.
You have this. You have a senator demanding to be called by a particular title, and weeks later offering total disrespect and condescending racist rhetoric when addressing a private citizen. You have a president who routinely singles out and ridicules private citizens, and tells us we will accept his policies whether they’re bad or not, and whether we like it or not.
These are some scary folks. They have forgotten that they are supposed to be serving us, not the other way around.
capitalist piglet on July 17, 2009 at 8:39 PM
I say we flip ‘em all back.
Every last one.
-Dave
Dave R. on July 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM
And all of the American taxpayers who have now witnessed how our fellow Americans are being treated in the great state of Missouri say—
Noted.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Off topic, but Walter Cronkite has passed.
http://bit.ly/1vPI5
Dave R. on July 17, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Sounds like condescension on the part of Missouri representatives may be a pattern. From americanthinker.com today. You decide…
**************
Dave McArthur owns a few bakeries in St Louis, Missouri; McArthur’s Bakery. His bakeries make treats of legendary appeal throughout the St Louis area and Dave is a local media personality as well.
Dave has to make his cold mixed doughy goodness hot; really hot in order to turn the goo into heaven in your mouth.
Dave asked — no, I’ve seen him twice on Fox News and the Glenn Beck Show — he begged his representative Russ Carnahan (D-MO) to tell him exactly how the cap and trade bill will affect him
In fact Dave merely wants to know if there is a maximum amount he can see in natural gas and electricity prices as a result of the bill. It’s a yes or no answer. Yes, there is a maximum amount or no there is no maximum amount.
Carnahan, who promised to meet with Dave privately to discuss the simple yes or no answer, stood him up for who knows what reason. However, Dave did get a ridiculous, purposely difficult to understand, non-answer in the form of a letter from Carnahan’s staff member. And condescending? You bet–got the back of the hand.
The fact that a roaring successful, well known and loved local business is crying out for help against an oppressive government, falling on deaf and condescending ears, ought to send a chill and not a leg tingle down all of our legs — and spines
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Well,to dig back,into the past,I will summon up,
Rowan and Martins Laugh-In,
and present McCaskills Staffer’s who have flipped zee
bird to the side that is RIGHT!
“The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate Award” !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on July 17, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Unfortunately, Senator McCaskill’s term ends on 2012 and not 2010, but that doesn’t mean the readers here can’t write or call her. Senator McCaskill, I had hope that you had some good “moderate” sense, but I was wrong.
yoda on July 17, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Stay classy.
flyawaybird on July 17, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Obama’s post-partisan era makes me all warm inside. Can’t you just feel the togetherness, cooperation and love?
Rae on July 17, 2009 at 8:53 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION H/A CREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On the communication deck,your middle finger will be drafted
for action!
Basic middle finger training begins,at 0800 tomorrow!
That is all,back to commenting!!–(Snark).
canopfor on July 17, 2009 at 8:55 PM
I WILL BE THERE 9.12 AT THE CAPITOL with BOTH bird FINGERS flying!!
Ris4victory on July 17, 2009 at 8:57 PM
our government has given us the finger literally and figuratively. How long will we allow this to happen?
patriette on July 17, 2009 at 8:59 PM
SEN McCaskill:
On Friday July 17th, the most abused and disenchanted people in this country–the American Taxpayers–gathered outside your office in St. Louis. As they were asking to have their voices heard, a staffer closed the blinds and gave them an obscene gesture in response to their requests. Is this how American Taxpayers are going to be treated outside your office? What other rank condescension and disrespect shall American Taxpayers get outside a Senate office? It is already patently clear that the American Taxpayer is supposed to simply quiet down and get in line for the policies that are being foisted upon us. If that is the case, one would think these taxpayers would at least be invited in for a drink of water. Or, maybe some cake? It’d be wise to increase the unemployment rolls in Missouri by +1, starting with your hand signaling staffer–maybe he/she could get a job as a crossing guard. Regards.
–make your voices heard folks. Do not give an inch. Make stuff like this hurt all the way down. Contact McCaskill–we will not stand for this.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I have a feeling it’s going to get a lot uglier before this is over.
The kettle is really boiling.
Thank goodness dissent is patriotic.
tru2tx on July 17, 2009 at 9:00 PM
OT but here is an ad that is without a doubt The. Best. Ad. Ever.
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-ad-compares-obama-administration-to.html
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 9:00 PM
I just sent her an email and reminded her that we the people of Missouri voted her in and we can sure as hell vote her out and my preference is the latter. I hope that staffer gets his ass kicked out tomorrow.
jewells45 on July 17, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Good letter. Sen. McCaskill’s contact page is here.
Fallen Sparrow on July 17, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Jim Talent was her opponent in the last election. I remember all the radio and TV ads that McCaskill ran against him. A big issue was stem cell research and she flat out lied about his position on it. She’s a conniving b**ch. A typical lib, it’s all about the power. With Ms. Claire, who’s lips are firmly planted on Obamas backside, it’s nothing but angling for a cabinet post or anything where she can be even closer to “the one”. She’s seriously demented.
jewells45 on July 17, 2009 at 9:07 PM
There will come a time when they will be rudely reminded of that which they have forgotten. I have the feeling that time is rapidly approaching.
Yoop on July 17, 2009 at 9:07 PM
It’s a cruel, cruel summer—Bananarama
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:08 PM
And a link to her office locations.
http://mccaskill.senate.gov/contact/locations.cfm
BuckeyeSam on July 17, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Classy ain’t workin’.
Yoop on July 17, 2009 at 9:08 PM
had some aggression toburn so I just left her a voice message. I’m not a MO voter, but I don’t mind occupying her staff with voice messages. They obviously need something to do.
patriette on July 17, 2009 at 9:09 PM
you’re right, they’re supposed to be serving us. representing us. they’re cowards—make them hear your footsteps.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM
C’mon admit it…the other day when there was a shooting at the Capital(near came later), I wasn’t the only one whose first thought was –
“Please let it be ______(fill in the blank) and whose second thought was,
“Please let them be a crack shot”
It’s ok to admit it, uhh right?
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Raleigh, NC had about 125 people protest in front of Rep. Ethridge’s office, 18 at Rep. Price’s office in Chapel Hill, and over 50 in Greensboro. see http://www.ncfreedom.us and http://www.ncteapartyrevolution.com for photos and vids
Local media covered 50 people demonstrating FOR Obamacare, but ZERO coverage on the opposition…and we were right in front of WRAL – the ABC affiliate in Raleigh. They finally sent a cameraman out, but refuse to air any footage or make any mention on the news.
tmedlin on July 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM
no–that’s not okay.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Then I take back my admission! 2 or 3 minutes have passed, so according to the Prez, I can now change my mind!!
NOT!!
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 9:14 PM
contact their advertisers… fill them in. Have them pull their funding–refuse to buy their products. Make your own video, send it to Beck, Greta, Hannity–make a national mockery of them.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Nice ad.
Fallen Sparrow on July 17, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Sen McCaskill and her staff knew in advance people were coming – the protest was advertised, permits filed, right?
I hope the protestors will show up at McCaskill’s office again. And again. Again.
TN Mom on July 17, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Look where they learned to utelize zee finger!
Their own Leader!!
From H/A’s archive’s!
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/18/did-obama-give-hillary-the-finger/
canopfor on July 17, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Rep Ethridge supports nationalization of health care.
Rep Ethridge needs to go. I watched the video–it’s clear he should be listening to his constituents. Apparently, he is not.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM
I want protests outside every Congressional Office and a “million patient” march on DC to put the filthy liar in the White House in his proper place. If liberals want to use the middle finger all the better.
P.S. The whore should remind her staff that when they do this stuff it is the same as if the whore herself is disrespecting alternative opinions.
highhopes on July 17, 2009 at 9:21 PM
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Your right. As angry as we may be, as afraid of our future as we may be, regardless of how legit our disgust is, there is no room for this type of comment. Therefore I sincerely apologize.
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM
well I would feel pretty good about the upcoming elections, but the republicans dont seem to know how to take advantage of a situation or keep their friggin pants on.
pgrossjr on July 17, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Ernie
maybe the Cons can learn some maturity from these dems eh?
CWforFreedom on July 17, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Why not send Sen. McCaskill a few bazillion letters (not emails), just to let her know that this is one healthcare plan we don’t need?
Write her at:
Office of Senator Claire McCaskill
United States Senate
Hart Senate Office Building, SH-717
Washington, D.C. 20510
202) 224-6154
FAX (202) 228-6326
And while you’re at it, send some to these locations as well:
Cape Girardeau
555 Independence Room 1600
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Phone 573-651-0964
Fax 573-334-4278
Columbia
915 E. Ash St
Columbia, Mo 65201
Phone: 573-442-7130
Fax:573-442-7140
Kansas City
4141 Pennsylvania, Ste. 101
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone 816-421-1639
Fax 816-421-2562
Springfield
324 Park Central West
Suite 101
Springfield, MO 65806
Phone 417-868-8745
Fax 417-831-1349
St. Louis
5850 A Delmar Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314-367-1364
Fax: 314-361-8649
pilamaye on July 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Someone explain to me how you flip off a guy wearing that T-shirt.
BuckeyeSam on July 17, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Disgusting elitist.
Zorro on July 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Alright, Senator. Ignore us.
But one day, we’re not gonna be so polite.
guntotinglibertarian on July 17, 2009 at 9:40 PM
The majority of Obama supporters do not believe in the Constitution per a poll done around the time of the election. I kid you not
CWforFreedom on July 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 9:27 PM
forgiven. hang in there :)
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM
ted c…..scroll up to my first comment at 9:00, I’d like to know your thoughts about that ad. Anyone’s comment, because this is a MUST see ad!
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Dear Missouri:
Please put these f**ktards out of a job in 2010.
<3
America
bluelightbrigade on July 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM
One of my missions is to get this women kicked out of office in 2012….she needs to act like a real Missourian and stop pandering to the left wing nut jobs and BO. Claire has a twitter account, too. http://twitter.com/clairecmc
shomegirl on July 17, 2009 at 9:56 PM
oooh yeah! I saw that one. Very nice–makes you think it’s Iran, but whoa–that’s here.
good one–an eye opener.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:57 PM
that add draws very interesting parallels. Personally, it doesn’t bother me, but there’ll be others who’ll have an aneurysm!
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 9:59 PM
I found the ad clever, but it will not get any airtime which is a shame.
thomasaur on July 17, 2009 at 9:59 PM
I might be a news junkie–but is anyone else pissed that we’re now in the middle of a news blackout now that Cronkite has passed?
I was hoping to see Oreilly and Hannity tonight.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:02 PM
McCaskill’s disciples are just flipping the bird to a few protesters. Obama and congress are flipping a bird to the entire middle class and small business.
MaiDee on July 17, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Is obamacare going to get a reprieve in the national moment of mourning that’ll become Cronkite’s week of memorial?
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Thank you for contacting The Office of United States Senator Claire McCaskill.
Unfortunately, your message was caught in Senate spam filters designed to address the tens of thousands of spam e-mails received every month. In order to provide a responsive level of service for Missouri constituents, please submit your comments through the webform on my Senate website – http://mccaskill.senate.gov.
If your original communication was sent through the webform or your message was not spam, it may have been falsely recognized as such. The office is committed to the continuing effort to improve Senate spam filters. If you believe this message was sent in error and that the message was not spam, please contact the office at spam@mccaskill.senate.gov.
Thank you for your understanding.
Systems Administrator
(Do not respond to this message. This is an unattended e-mail.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM
I like it very much too, I would like to see more of these real and honest ads. I have time(for now) to go around and post links to stuff like this in other threads, but unfortunatly most people don’t follow links from commentors. I don’t fear people’s reaction to what is going on in this country, what I fear is that soooo many don’t know, ya know!
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Thank you for contacting The Office of United States Senator Claire McCaskill, we are pleased to report that we have the kindest and most professional staff to take care of your every entitlement need.
Unfortunately for you you cake eater, your message was caught in Senate spam filters designed to address the tens of thousands of spam e-mails received every month. In order to
provide a responsive level of serviceprevent these cake-eating constituents from contacting me, please don’t submit your comments through the webform on my Senate website – http://mccaskill.senate.gov.If your original communication was sent through the webform or your message was not spam, it may have been falsely recognized as such by our finger flipping staff members playing dastardly tricks with you tea partyers. The office is committed to the continuing effort to improve Senate spam filters by not allowing a damn thing through. If you believe this message was sent in error and that the message was not spam, please contact the office at spam@mccaskill.senate.gov.
Thank you for your understanding.
Systems Administrator (aka The Bird)
(Do not respond to this message. This is an unattended e-mail.
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Yup!
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:10 PM
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM
LOL Our tax dollars hard at work!
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM
ain’t that funny ;)
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Yeah! I’m from the government and I’m here to help!
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Did you happen to note the cow tail “discussion” that the CA legislature had recently?
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Cowtail? no–what was that about.?
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM
let me guess–some global warming, er, climate CHAAAnge thing..?
ted c on July 17, 2009 at 10:18 PM
These people didn’t deserve that.
Disgraceful.
Dr. ZhivBlago on July 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Don,t these people realize that the Sen & congressmen are the ruling class.You have to be someone important with lots of cash to get to talk to them.We are the hayseed lower class that don,t know a damn thing about what,s good for us.I have heard don,t know if it,s true they don,t even stink with they go to the rest room.
thmcbb on July 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/07/06/the-most-pressing-business-for-california-legislature/
Here is reference to it, sorry best I could do on short notice.
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:25 PM
that’s interesting…here are a couple of her tweets…
surrounded on July 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM
lolol
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Where do they find the time?
stacy on July 17, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Maybe we need the Donald;
“You’re Fired”!!!!!
christene on July 17, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Thanks for nothing Michael J. Fox.
RobCon on July 17, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Let’s see, unresponsive to the proletariat, obscene gestures, voting for passage of a bill that will bankrupt the country. Yeah, that about right for Democrats!
flytier on July 17, 2009 at 11:13 PM
I would be knocking on the window with a brick.
Chaz706 on July 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM
I live in Missouri. Look up “political hack” in Webster’s and you will see her picture.
She probably had “assistance” with her win in the Senate.
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2006/10/mccaskill-campaign-implicated-in-acorn_18.html
We’re stuck with her until 2012, but she’s in over her head.
MalindaH on July 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Missouri used to epitomize middle america. Pity.
guntotinglibertarian on July 17, 2009 at 11:39 PM
I’m puking in my mouth as I type this…McCaskill ‘represents’ me. I have emailed her so many times and all I get in response are the most contrite, pathetic, form letters in response. It is no surprise that her small-minded drone workers would behave this way.
I have zero respect for her. She is part of the political -class machine that must be destroyed.
daesleeper on July 17, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Do not know much about McCaskill, but what I have seen of her, she is a self-righteous clueless individual.
So much for politicans being the people’s servants!
SmallGovtGuy on July 18, 2009 at 12:13 AM
The adults are clearly in charge.
Speakup on July 18, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Missouri used to epitomize middle america. Pity.
guntotinglibertarian on July 17, 2009 at 11:39 PM
So true Guns…but there are many of the Silent Majority here that have had enough and are speaking. They are waking up in a very grouchy mood.
****
I’m puking in my mouth as I type this…McCaskill ‘represents’ me. I have emailed her so many times and all I get in response are the most contrite, pathetic, form letters in response. It is no surprise that her small-minded drone workers would behave this way.
I have zero respect for her. She is part of the political -class machine that must be destroyed.
daesleeper on July 17, 2009 at 11:40 PM
****
Same here Sleeper. Her MO is to duck and dodge hoping her alligance to BO will give her cover. Keep the sending the emails and faxes. We need to keep the pressure up on the media…KC Star is fishwrap and going under.
Liberal media is the #1 enemy of America.
MalindaH on July 18, 2009 at 12:22 AM
I sense a rumbling of discontent coming from all over the country;I feel these Washington elitists have no earthly idea of the whirlwind they may soon be sowing.It ain’t gonna be pretty.
pistolpetestoys on July 18, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Claire is a flat out communist, always has been. Any appearance of moderation is purely FAKE!
Pole-Cat on July 18, 2009 at 12:30 AM
McCaskill is a crook and has always been a crook. Ask the people of Branson Missouri WHY McCaskill’s audit of the City’s books were a sham and why McCaskill and the Branson City Council’s illegal “closed door meetings” were a sham.
McCaskill has ALWAYS been for sale to the highest bidder…when she was Missouri Auditor and now in the Senate. There’s a definition for people who sell themselves…let me think,…oh yes, WHORE.
nelsonknows on July 18, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Knowing these power hungry libs, at some point strings will be pulled, permits for such protests will be denied, and when angry taxpayers assemble anyway the local jackboots will show up in riot gear and start cracking heads. Yes this will get ugly, and the state-run media will turn a blind eye.
infidel4life on July 18, 2009 at 2:50 AM
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