Hypocrisy alert: Famous disruptor now an etiquette scold
posted at 2:20 pm on September 14, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
Carol Shea-Porter made herself famous in her district before running for Congress by disrupting her predecessor’s town-hall meetings with her protests. Now, suddenly, the Democrat from New Hampshire has remade herself into the Beltway’s Miss Manners, telling a crowd of supporters that Democrats never heckled George Bush during appearances before Congress. Not only is Shea-Porter a hypocrite, she’s not much of a historian, either:
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter lashed out at South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson for his outburst before a joint session of Congress last week and at Republicans in general for vocally opposing President Barack Obama’s health reform initiative while speaking at the Strafford County Democratic Party Picnic this weekend.
“They were behaving in a way we never behave,” Shea-Porter told the enthusiastic group of party faithful.
Shea-Porter claimed Democrats never interrupted President George W. Bush while he was addressing Congress.
“We sat there quietly and politely because that’s what we owe the President of the United States,” she said.
Well, in Shea-Porter’s defense, the Bush administration did start in 2007, when she first joined Congress. Oh, wait, no it didn’t; it started in 2001, which means that Bush was President in 2005 when Democrats did this during the State of the Union speech:
Before Republicans get too triumphant over this, though, I can also recall clearly a Republican series of catcalls during one of Bill Clinton’s SOTU speeches, when Clinton hailed numbers from the “non-partisan CBO” that supported one of his policies. In truth, both parties have interrupted Presidents with critical outbursts during speeches in joint sessions, and neither have much standing as etiquette scolds.
But Shea-Porter has even less standing than most, as she personally heckled then-President Bush during a Portsmouth appearance in 2005. Until now, Shea-Porter has hailed that as a badge of honor:
Do as I say, peons, not as I do. Will New Hampshire rid us of this turbulent hypocrite in November 2010? Let’s hope.
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God, I hope so. I’m tired of looking at this fugly woman’s face.
NathanG on September 14, 2009 at 2:23 PM
I guess Democrats in general operate on the principle that they can just say anything they want and it will become reality.
And in Obama’s case if it doesn’t become reality (or popular) just keep saying it!
gwelf on September 14, 2009 at 2:24 PM
When did Bill O’Reilly let his hair grow?
BuckeyeSam on September 14, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Ed, in todays’ economic mess, one must learn to economize.
BobMbx on September 14, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Front pic looks like Mike Myers in drag….
Caper29 on September 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Why don’t we just add her to the list of radical liberal liars, on which Obama’s name leads all the rest.
GaltBlvnAtty on September 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM
I think it’s more along the lines of “Our friends in the media will help obliterate knowledge of how things really happened.”
teke184 on September 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM
If they bring up censure against Wilson this week, the Republicans better get up and walk out.
Enoxo on September 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM
What I find so stupefyingly amazing is that the Democrats aren’t even bothering to pretend to be honest and consistent. Their power truly has gone to their head.
jwolf on September 14, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Does being in Congress make women ugly, or do you have to be ugly to get elected?
BigD on September 14, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Bush never called a Congressional address in order to try and sell partisan, and un-Constitutional, legislation.
The Precedent called a Congressional address for purely partisan purposes, and he lied for the whole of the address. That must be open to dissent expressed publicly during the address. Otherwise, the idea is that the White House could call a Congressional address for anything, giving the issue some patina of “stateliness” and the address would only be allowed to have clapping and standing ovations but no dissent. That is just a crazy idea and only the most brain-dead person could support such a notion. Congressional addresses are not tools for the White House to use any time it wants in order to give the impression that its partisan views are fully supported by the federal government, as a whole.
The Precedent calling this extraordinary Congressional address to support his partisan health care legislation, and then complaining about dissent, was a disgusting abuse of the power of the office.
progressoverpeace on September 14, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Who the hell told Mrs. Porter that hairdo is pretty? I think she’s still living in pre-1994 (apparently, or at least pre-2007). Dumb hag.
NathanG on September 14, 2009 at 2:30 PM
In the Bible they’re called Pharisees.
In 2009 they’re called Liberals.
Self-righteousness and hypocrisy by any other name…
PrincipledPilgrim on September 14, 2009 at 2:32 PM
I think he should make a speech to apologize. But, instead, apologize to America for:
Having a tax cheat writing our tax laws
A treasury secretary who can’t pay his taxes
racking up $2 trillion in debt in a year, and averaging over a $1 trillion for the next 10
etc etc etc.
lorien1973 on September 14, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Is that an Adams Apple I see behind that collar?
meci on September 14, 2009 at 2:33 PM
I thought it was a dude with bad hair…
Hammerhead on September 14, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Just weeweed up my pants. Thanks for the LOL.
Diane on September 14, 2009 at 2:34 PM
The Left really is mentally disturbed. I think it’s a requirement in order to even associate with the DNC.
Lourdes on September 14, 2009 at 2:34 PM
When did Bill O’Reilly let his hair grow?
BuckeyeSam on September 14, 2009 at 2:26
… almost wet myself.
Dukehoopsfan on September 14, 2009 at 2:35 PM
i thought nan botox was ugly but this b#tch takes the cake.
SHARPTOOTH on September 14, 2009 at 2:35 PM
I am reminded of Milton Berle in drag when I see that picture you have of her.
DanMan on September 14, 2009 at 2:35 PM
If they ever do a re-make of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, we’ve found the new Nurse Ratched.
TXUS on September 14, 2009 at 2:35 PM
More like Adam’s Pineapple.
Blech.
TMK on September 14, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Sniffing glue and paint does tend to taint the memory, hence the Democrat Congress.
NoDonkey on September 14, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Tangential but still relevant here: remember that recent command by Obama to the Left, to “get in their faces” (Obama told crowds to harass the Right).
Well, that was the teaching-cry-mantle-theme by ACORN when Obama was coaching ACORN on how to disrupt, steal, cheat and lie, oh, but, with style.
Lourdes on September 14, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Wake me up when Kayne west steels the mic from Obama.
jhffmn on September 14, 2009 at 2:38 PM
They? One guy (who spoke the truth) is suddenly the entire Republican portion of the Congress?
JDPerren on September 14, 2009 at 2:39 PM
That would be pretty funny, and would infuriate the Dems beyond the pale.
Enoxo on September 14, 2009 at 2:42 PM
“Live Free, Or
DieDude!”Christien on September 14, 2009 at 2:42 PM
it looks like a colorized version of Helen Thomas’s yearbook picture.
Tazz 55 on September 14, 2009 at 2:42 PM
And Bill Ayers is considered a teacher of the year or something equally ridiculous by some in Chicago, award and everything.
What’s taking place, ongoing, is the Left attempting to overwhelm everyone else. If they say enough preposterous nonsense, make enough daily lectures (Obama and his perpetual, Daily Hour on T.V.), say enough conflicting statements even among themselves, insult enough, grab enough microphones on stage from young, trusting, hopeful pale females at awards shows, if they can break into enough private homes and claim them for themselves, if they can insult the Constitution and most Americans with unsupportable insults…if they can accomplish all that and keep it up, they’re attempts are to overwhelm the sensibilities of others.
I truly do believe the Left today is engaged in war on the U.S. population. Some Americans, unfortunately, went over to the Dark Side a while ago and today we see their work.
Lourdes on September 14, 2009 at 2:42 PM
laughing… too… hard… to… type…!!
John the Libertarian on September 14, 2009 at 2:43 PM
How Fake can you get…. That was obviously Bill O’reilly in a wig just doing another Republican stealth hatchet job as a fake “Democrat” disruption…sheesh, get real folks.
Koa on September 14, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Liberals remind me of the noisy bratty toddler that won’t sit still and listen to their mama until she’s had enough and yells “BE QUIET!” to which her surprised toddler abruptly becomes silent, stares at her with big googly eyes and a trembling lip and runs away bellowing “Waaaaaaa!”
RepubChica on September 14, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Funneh that. In my Bible, sounds like Christians to me.
Regards from a Pharisee in Jerusalem.
Shy Guy on September 14, 2009 at 2:44 PM
I thought at one point in our nation’s history we had the best politicians money could buy. Now it seems we get them from the marked down table at the Dollar Store.
rbj on September 14, 2009 at 2:44 PM
She , is on borrowed time here in NH. She is playing on a half load of munure anyways. The longer she steps in it, the more she hasn’t a clue. No coatails this time around Carol, lib, double speak, Shea Porter.
Na, Na, Na, Na, Goodbye…………
bones47 on September 14, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Sorta like Jazzy Jack$on complaining about an angry protest or Al $harpton complaining that someone has a louder bullhorn than his.
C’mon Shea-Porter you’re supposed to be celebrating the diversity or sumpfin’ like dat.
viking01 on September 14, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Shea-Porter crawled out of the dumpster behind the Dollar Store, straight into Congress.
Anyone who voted for this dingbat should be wearing a bag over their head today.
NoDonkey on September 14, 2009 at 2:48 PM
That blog photo of “her” clearly shows “she” is a “he”, aint no way that’s a woman.
enoughalready on September 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM
This guy Shea Porter needs a hair cut.
liquidflorian on September 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Dead on.
If neither party observes “the unwritten Code”, then the code is dead wrong.
Chris_Balsz on September 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Onmce again Che-Porter hasn’t a clue.
Del Dolemonte on September 14, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Yes, she’s despicable. What the hell is the matter with the people in this district – who previously elected smart guy John Sununu. How did they put this one in? She’s not even moderate.
But instead of wasting time laughing at her, I would rather be learning how to get her a** out of there. Who’s her opponent? Who do I send money to? And why do you think she’s suddenly giving speeches about Joe Wilson? She’s trying to get nutroots money for 2010. She looks like she’s definitely beatable. Let’s not let this Barbara Boxer type settle into this seat if we can help it.
chris999 on September 14, 2009 at 2:52 PM
I like the British and Canadian decorum:
“Your honour, you’re an arshole”.
Schadenfreude on September 14, 2009 at 2:53 PM
People like Porter are way beyond hypocrisy now. They live in an alternate universe.
GarandFan on September 14, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Shea-Porter looks better on the Sam Adams labels.
Christien on September 14, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Well, Liberals have been putting skirts, wigs, and a little lipstick on their menfolk for some time now–Janet Reno, Napolitano, Sotomayer, Maxine Waters to name a few…nothing to see here.
RepubChica on September 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM
As for Wilson’s statement, truth is still a complete defense in the USA.
jukin on September 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM
I’m kinda hoping the sane democrats across this whole country get rid of the liberal douchebags in congress, and the ones they can get rid of in the senate this go-round.
If they have buyers remorse they can always vote them out again, but even many SANE democrats agree that zero the anti-herobama needs to have his strings cut, as he’s turned out to be almost totally useless as anyone’s president.
Spiritk9 on September 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Funny how the Speach and Debate clause can give Murtha LEGAL cover when speaking to reporters outside of Congress, while accusing Soldiers of Murder….
Yet does not seem to cover Speech IN Congress?
How the heck does that work?
Romeo13 on September 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Your Bible? Your mean the one with the pentagram on the cover.
cjk on September 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Shea-Porter
Brewer-Patriot
Christien on September 14, 2009 at 2:57 PM
She’s a man, baby!
juanito on September 14, 2009 at 2:59 PM
This holier than thou crap from the Democrats is just so ridiculous. After 8 years of nonstop screeching from these people, now all of a sudden they care about decorum.
Terrye on September 14, 2009 at 2:59 PM
…and people have questions about Lady GaGa?
liquidflorian on September 14, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Shea-Porter trying to shape order. Or disorder. Or whatever suits her political purposes at the time she speaks.
It’s not polite to interrupt, but it’s our First Amendment right.
Live Free or Die–are you listening, New Hampshire?
Steve Z on September 14, 2009 at 3:02 PM
The fact that this nutbag woman got elected in New Hampshire makes me think less of the state that voted for Bush in 2000 by some miracle.
Speedwagon82 on September 14, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Still looks like a man in drag.
Beto Ochoa on September 14, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Shea-Porter looks better on the Sam Adams labels.
Christien on September 14, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Sorry even with my beer goggles on that dude is hideous.
Dukehoopsfan on September 14, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Quick, someone photoshop Bills face in there to see if we can tell the difference!
Count to 10 on September 14, 2009 at 3:05 PM
My vote for Queen for a day.
rjoco1 on September 14, 2009 at 3:07 PM
FIFY
Shy Guy on September 14, 2009 at 3:07 PM
What is it with SNL alums and public office?
“That’s a man, baby! ”
Oh, well, at least Mike’s funny…
Doorgunner on September 14, 2009 at 3:08 PM
Until I looked at the photo I had no idea that Buster Brown had entered politics.
viking01 on September 14, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Quoted for truth, justice, and the American way
Sugarbuzz on September 14, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Ah, so that’s your angle.
Count to 10 on September 14, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Will New Hampshire rid us of this turbulent hypocrite in November 2010? Let’s hope.
God, I hope so. I’m tired of looking at this fugly woman’s face.
NathanG on September 14, 2009
Fugly is right. She could be a halloween mask model. That mug scares the crap out of me.
SKYFOX on September 14, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Once again, revisionist history by another liberal.
As the kids say, “Gag me with a maggot.”
GrannyDee on September 14, 2009 at 3:15 PM
The one thing is (to borrow from Glenn Beck) she truly believes what she says.
So sad for her.
Mangy Scot on September 14, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Shy Guy on September 14, 2009 at 3:07 PM
cjk on September 14, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Wow, read your Torah Sometime dude.
Pharisees were around LONG before Jesus Christ came to this earth.
MadDogF on September 14, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Carol Shea-Porter
That hyphenated name is like a big warning sign.
“I may be married, but I’m keeping the maiden name hubby. Got a problem with that?”
fogw on September 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM
I think I have been misunderstood. That was part of my point.
Shy Guy on September 14, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Well I know I will vote her out….LIVE FREE OR DIE
plainjane on September 14, 2009 at 3:32 PM
I hope Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta (R) knocks Carol Shea-Porter out of the park in 2010.
Loxodonta on September 14, 2009 at 3:35 PM
She looks like Bill O’Reilly in a wig.
RandyChandler on September 14, 2009 at 3:36 PM
BigD wrote:
Yes.
noblejones on September 14, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Hypocrisy is the foundation of all leftist thought.
jjrakman on September 14, 2009 at 3:38 PM
I think your piece is too easier on her, Ed.
She’s a liar.
Hypocrisy is bad enough, but flat-out lying is worse.
Alana on September 14, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Technical correction: I know you didn’t mean it literally, but the Perushim and the Tzedukim aren’t mentioned anywhere in Tanach. The first Torah observant Jews to be known as Pharisees came into existence around the time of Antiochus. They were then the opponents of the Mityavnim – the Hellenists.
Shy Guy on September 14, 2009 at 3:42 PM
No.But funny…when the entire Democrat portion of congree boo’s and jeers its A-OK.
theTarCzar on September 14, 2009 at 3:43 PM
dude – I’d hit O’Reilly before I’d hit that.
She is one fugly creature.
UltimateBob on September 14, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Kinda reminds you of Hillary Rodham Clinton, doesn’t it? Only uglier!
NathanG on September 14, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Exactly. I guess if you can pick out one person yelling, “YOU LIE!” in a crowd, he must be punished. Over 100 people boo during the SOTU, and it’s cute, funny, and “speaking truth to power.” Cough….bullsh*t……cough
NathanG on September 14, 2009 at 3:52 PM
well, you silly citizen, when the Dead White Guys wrote “Congress shall make no law abridging freedom of speech” they clearly did not mean Congress!! Oh, the lack of civility that would provoke such a question!! /sarc
Chris_Balsz on September 14, 2009 at 3:52 PM
It’s dead, white, slave owners
you racist.
cjk on September 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Absolutely my first thought. No spin.
Fletch54 on September 14, 2009 at 4:04 PM
How come no one is asking whether or not Obama’s partisan speech was even worthy of being given before a joint session of congress?
To me it didn’t rise to that level.
To me he was just using the House Chambers for his own benefit to try to make his partisan sales pitch seem more legitimate and to also shield himself from criticism.
Next time he tries it the Repubs should say that they hope the President isn’t going to use such a formal setting for another partisan speech/sales pitch in which he calls all of his opponents liars with sinister motives.
OxyCon on September 14, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Our state went to Kerri in 2004 and O’bama in 2008.
Del Dolemonte on September 14, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Man, woman, who cares. Sickening in any gender.
rrpjr on September 14, 2009 at 4:20 PM
It’s impolite to call a lying liar in the act of lying, a liar.
We must be respectful towards the no-class, lying, corrupt, incompetent jackass a bunch of stupid people elected president last November.
Very clear.
NoDonkey on September 14, 2009 at 4:26 PM
This woman is my representative, and it is my wish that in 2010 she finds herself looking for a new job!!
NotPC on September 14, 2009 at 4:57 PM
I live in NH 1st district and will do all I can to see that Shea-Porter is not re-elected to the next congress.
oldguy on September 14, 2009 at 5:00 PM
SHAMEFUL
rjoco1 on September 14, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Just hope she keeps it up until the campaign begins. The opposition ads write themselves.
pgrossjr on September 14, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Men with red hair should never wear it this long.
Oh, wait…
profitsbeard on September 14, 2009 at 6:56 PM
See also: liar.
uncivilized on September 14, 2009 at 7:04 PM
PEOPLE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE:
TAKE OUT THE TRASH IN 2010!
Khun Joe on September 14, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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