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By David Edwards
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Monday complained that Occupy Wall Street protesters were “blocking” his right to free speech.
The former House Speaker told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he had canceled an event at his campaign headquarters, where protesters were waiting outside the front and back entrances.
“Some of the Occupy Wall Street people, frankly, have a touch of anarchism in them,” Gingrich declared. “I think, ultimately, the society’s going to have to say there are limits to those kind of folks blocking people from having their right to free speech. But we decided it wasn’t worth risking some kind of big confrontation and so we, frankly, decided to skip past that particular event.”
“I do think we can’t be held hostage by those kind of people,” he added.
The Georgia Republican said that Ron Paul supporters, on the other hand, were “pretty civil and pretty decent.”
At the same time Gingrich was accusing Occupy Wall Street demonstrators of infringing on his free speech, police in Manchester, New Hampshire were investigating allegations that one of his staffers assaulted a protester.
“He pushed me roughly, and he said, ‘Get out. We don’t want you here,’” Rebecca Burton, who was holding a protest sign at a Gingrich event, recalled to Hartford Courant.
“He grabbed me and shoved me with absolutely no provocation. I said I wanted an apology. … It was completely out of the blue. I had my back to him,” she explained. “I was assaulted without an injury.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/01/10/gingrich-occupy-protesters-blocking-my-free-speech/
Watch this video from Fox News’ Hannity, broadcast Jan 10, 2012.
"So Gingrich is saying "We can't be held Hostage by those kind of people" odd!!! Does he not realize how many times in the Obama administration, the GOP has held the American People Hostage???"By David Edwards
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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By Eric W. Dolan
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) blasted House Republicans on Tuesday as they planned to kill the Senate compromise bill to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance.
If the payroll tax cut and employment insurance is not extended, 160 million Americans will see their taxes go up by $1000 in 2012 and 2.5 million jobless workers will lose unemployment benefits.
“Don’t blame Congress for not working together,” she said on the House floor. “Blame the House Republicans — who can’t even work with each other.”
“The one and only reason this House of Representatives is not voting for the bi-partisan Senate bill to provide relief to middle class taxpayers, seniors and disabled on Medicare and jobless Americans is because it would pass That’s right. The Republican scam was to bring up the bill, supported by 90% of the Senate, and kill it.”
“On the way to this slaughter, a funny thing happened,” Schakowsky continued. “Sensible Republicans basically said, ‘You want me to vote to abandon millions of struggling middle class Americans without the help they need this holiday season? No way!’”
Republican House Speaker John Boehner said Monday that his members agreed the payroll tax cut should be extended for a full year. Democrats had originally pushed for a one-year extension and a surtax on millionaires, but agreed to compromise on a short-term extension.
The House voted 229 to 193 along partisan lines to reject the compromise bill on Tuesday. The Senate is currently in recess and is not scheduled to return until January 23.
“The sanctimonious rhetoric you hear today from the Republicans is nothing but talk, baby-talk,” Schakowsky said. “If they don’t get their way exactly, they won’t play.”
“And so, Happy Chanukah to middle class Americans lighting the first candle tonight who won’t get their $1000 tax break. Happy New Year to our seniors and persons with disabilities who may lose their doctors.”
“Merry Christmas to the jobless Americans, desperate for work, looking for work, who barely survive on unemployment checks. The House Republicans are the Grinches who stole your Christmas.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/20/rep-jan-schakowsky-house-republicans-stole-your-christmas/
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"I wonder if their Guilt is the reason they Hate Christmas???"By Eric W. Dolan
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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There is turmoil in the Tea Party today. Rumors are swirling that the Republicans and Democrats may forge a deal that will forestall the destruction of the world economy.
The Tea Party has summoned House Speaker John Boehner to give an accounting of himself. Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) tells him the Tea Party has BUSINESS to conduct with him!
http://www.billschmalfeldt.com/?p=25599There is turmoil in the Tea Party today. Rumors are swirling that the Republicans and... more
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Pelosi: ‘It’s All About Fairness in Our Country’
October 19, 2010
by Jonathon M. Seidl
TheBlaze.Com
Speaking at a United Steelworkers event on Monday, Nancy Pelosi railed against the wealthy and income inequality in America:
“We’re talking about addressing the disparity of income where the wealthy people continue to get wealthier and some other people are falling out of the middle class when we want to bring many more people into the middle class.
Click to Watch....(VIDEO) Wealthy Multi-Millionare Nancy Pelosi ‘All About Fairness’ With Your Money, JUST NOT HERS!!!...http://ctpatriot1970.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/video-wealthy-multi-millionare-nancy-pelosi-all-about-fairness-with-your-money-just-not-hers/Pelosi: ‘It’s All About Fairness in Our Country’
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Something seemed strange about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her last press conference.
Watch the way her eyes looked and how her mouth moved.Something seemed strange about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her last press... more
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President Bush on Friday asked Congress to approve extensive federal intervention in financial markets that he said is both warranted and essential to halt the worst financial crisis in decades. “We must act now,” he said.
“America’s economy is facing unprecedented challenges. We’re responding with unprecedented measures,” Bush declared, standing in the White House Rose Garden with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Christopher Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Shortly after his remarks, Bush called congressional leaders with whom the administration would be negotiating through the weekend to devise a rescue package. He spoke to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. He planned to reach House Republican leader John Boehner later in the day.
President Bush on Friday asked Congress to approve extensive federal intervention in... more
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Wednesday evening unleashed a stinging attack on the Federal Reserve's decision to rescue the giant insurance firm American International Group Inc.
The Federal Reserve is purchasing an 80 percent stake in AIG and will lend $85 billion to AIG to avert its collapse.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Wednesday evening unleashed a stinging attack on the... more
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