Dem. Rep Gets in Shouting Match With Veteran at Town Hall: ‘Time to Sit Down’
- Posted on April 8, 2011 at 9:55am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) isn’t known for his friendly comments towards veterans. This is no exception.
While at a town hall meeting last night, Moran got into a heated debate with a someone who identified himself as a 27-year veteran. The veteran was visibly upset that Moran was holding a town hall instead of trying to figure out the budget in Washington. While answering that charge, Moran took a shot at the supposed veteran, calling the man’s question “caustic.” That didn’t sit well with the man, who began a heated back-and-forth with Moran (exchange starts at about 4:00):
Hot Air’s Ed Morrissey offers his thoughts:
It’s certainly not a highlight reel for Moran’s concept of constituent services, but running a town-hall meeting does require a little decorum. The problem is that Moran’s the one who disrupted it. Moran’s contempt shines through right from the moment he begins speaking, saying, “And if you served your country in the military for 27 years, I thank you for that service, sir.” Is it so unusual to find a military veteran in Moran’s district that his gratitude has to come with a qualifier? Does Moran employ the qualifier for veterans who ask questions along the lines of “How can you be so totally awesome and humble at the same time?” He then insults the constituent by claiming that his question was “caustic” rather than “legitimate,” prompting the veteran to interrupt — and Moran to act like an old schoolmarm when he does.
Morrissey goes on to say that Moran’s town hall was not egregious: the House had already passed a budget, so they were off the hook. But that doesn’t absolve Moran for the way he handled himself. Far from it.
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Comments (398)
Cobra Blue
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:19amNot just a lack of respect for the military….a total lack of respect for the American people. This is what they think of you and me. The only thing that will get this Congressmans attention is a knuckle sandwich…or worse. Otherwise, expect more of this and worse before its over.
Report Post »PavZilla
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:19amWe’ve got our fine men and women out there risking their lives the likes of this ilk? And all the other ilks? My stomach churned with Ma’am Boxer and is churning yet again. SHAME!
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:45amHave you read the ” It doesn’t take a weatherman to tell the weather” by Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dorn?
Report Post »In it they describe how the military can be over extended, sent to many foreign battles simultaneously, and then the radicals will strike here. There intent is to abandon our sons and daughters too there “fates” overseas. If there plan reaches fruition, we will be on our own to defeat these lucifarian servants.
PavZilla
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:51amAyup, that’s why my stomach churns. Either that or the city I just ate.
Seems like our troops are being set up and led to slaughter. Bring ‘em home, Lord, bring ‘em home. Let them rest and recover for the bigger battle within.
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:00pmpavzilla, thank you from all that have served and take the oath. don’t fret,be strong, and chin up. we are all about to unite on one audacious mission together. the the left will see that the heart of America(Freedom) beats with strenght.
Report Post »and to better days, yes and just read pive and clowards book poor people’s movements. in a nutshell , peel away the pleasantries and you see the plan to bankrupt America and mobilize the useful idiots of the left. Sun Tsu said to know you enemy. so your on the right path :)
Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on April 10, 2011 at 2:26amBetterdays– Not to worry.. We have an all volunteer military and millions of honorable vets. As with all things these progressives never conclude a thought to it’s logical conclusion. Just the bikers alone would destroy these punks and their trainee indoctrinates. They will run like little girls hiding behind each others skirts.
Report Post »Over 100 years and they haven’t succeeded in anything, ultimately deciding their best hope at success is chaos — Looooooserss!~
HillBillySam1
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:18amThere is no honor in our elected officials in Congress. We are but cattle to them. The only time that we matter is during their election cycles so that they can herd us up to vote them back into office. Truly, the only jobs in America that they are concerned with are their own. It was disgraceful how this elected official responded to this constituent……the question was legitimate…….the answer by the Congressman was rhetorical……the reaction of the audience was pathetic.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:17amThe budget passed the (Republican controled house) Sen. Jim failed to mention that it is the Democrat controled senate that didn’t pass it.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:17amIf Congress did not pass the budget for 2011, they should start with their own salaries. instead of those with the military, and not be paid until the budget is passed. If Congress should have passed the budget and didn’t, they have not earned their salaries in my opinion.
And to the 27-year veteran in the video: Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. I am sorry that your congressman has no sense of decency or respect for you or our military.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:14amGood job deleting the original thread.
Report Post »Rob
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:16amI don’t like Moran at all.. he is a bully.
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:16amPersonal accountability is on vacation when it come to the democratic party at large, and has never existed when it comes to the far left progressive/ socialist’s.
Report Post »Seems that GOD gave mankind a an inner voice to let them know when the are astray. Democrats don’t listen, and socialist can’t hear.
Sigh, my complements to this veteran, and heartfelt thanks to him for his service. But he missed one extreemly important FACT, the democrats have done this with evil intent.
To bad tar and feathering is passé, I know that if it weren’t the costs of these commodities would necessarily skyrocket due to demand.
Showtime
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:24amGood morning, BetterDays! Rep. Moron should be grateful that the 27-year veteran is disabled. I believe he would have additionally served out country well if he were not disabled! –As in “courage to change the things I can?” The veteran certainly was not intimidated by the moron.
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:38amSHOWTIME:
Report Post »TOP OF THE DAY TO YA! Morning.
Ah, perhaps he very well could have, but displayed “the wisdom to know the difference”?
No, he is not intimidated, nor should we be intimidated by the radical socialist’s. They are bullies with a posse, nothing more. Yes, bullies sometimes get violent, and sometimes bullies get body slammed, thinking about that video of late.
Ah, well gotta keep my “ Christian” from going on vacation.
Think, think, think…..
marhee9
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:14amThis sums up all that is wrong in politics today. These people have no respect for the average American. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11eYGdOVnvc
Report Post »Okie4Freedom4ever
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:31pmHear, Hear! If they do not respect a soldier that has give 27 years to this country, what makes people like they respect us commoners.We are in a lot of trouble with leaders such as this man.
Report Post »sle
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:13amworthless scum politician!
Report Post »davidwjohnson
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:13amI think the liberals have it correct when they say the American people are stupid!
It must be true because we keep reelecting people who treat us like we are.
We voters have only ourselves to blame. Will we learn at the next election? NOPE!
Report Post »VApatriot2
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:57amNorthern Virginia, don‘t you think it’s time to get rid of this ridiculous liberal who is all about himself? He doesn‘t give a big rat’s behind about the people in his district, let alone the people who fought and died to let him spew his hateful garbage. You can do better than this, can’t you? Really.
Report Post »Crusty Thong
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 6:17pmThey are not for the people.
We have less than 6 hours to send in the bunker buster – get rid of them all & start fresh!
Crusty Thong
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 6:21pmWait… Moron isn’t there. How many others aren’t there? Wait til they are all together then send the bunker buster to their little shindig.
Obama Bin Lying
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:12amYou do realize that the story is about a Democratic Rep and his dislike that a common soldier would question him. I fear your tin foil hat is no longer working
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:11amsit down???? how dare you tell a true American hero,who gave his free life to defend your sorry butt,so you live the American dream,then you want to turn our great nation into a union communist country,there have been thousands who have shed blood and gave their lives so you could have the rights to sa and do what freedoms gives us,now you think you are a god are something?? not. you should be a shamed to talk to any veteran that way, hey great folks of Virginia, how come you keep this anti American communist loving idiot in office, wake up we all have work to do,and you should start with this idiot,please people demand he apologize for his disrespect of America and all of our American heroes.
Report Post »Ellbee
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:38amSome of us in VA voted out a looooong term dem congressman in favor of a new blood repub (which, might I add, NOBODY expected). NoVa is more liberal than the rest of the state. Maybe they’ll learn…doubt it though
Report Post »wisconsin1
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:31amCommonsenseguy, I like your post and I couldnt agree more. Moran has disrespected the military many times. I don’t know why the people of Virginia dont toss his commie ass out. Good post my man
Report Post »USNVET66-70
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:31pmHave you noticed that when a clown like this speaks to a Vet like that they are never in arms reach??
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 2:31pmUSNVET66-70 – Thanks for your service. Are you a shellback of the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club variety? Have you been to the wall?
Report Post »larman
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:10amNice job Moron I mean Moran. Soldiers are non essential personnel. You cant make this stuff up!
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:10amLack of respect for the military? From a liberal? No big shock: http://www.battlefield315.com/2011/03/are-liberals-patriotic.html
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:09amMoron is a punk.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:08amHow dare the peasants act so flimppantly towards the noblemen? Do they think they have a claim on Lord Moran’s sovereignty? Take hime to the tower!
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:14am@gonzo.good morning, i think you should have said communist instead of nobleman!!!! anyways have a great day,and remember, we will win this battle,they are just sitting themselves up for a deep fall and a hard one at that.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:40amHey commonsenseguy, yep you’re right. I was feeling pretty down about the show ending but, I think he has something bigger in the works. We will win. Good luck catching the fishies this weekend!
Report Post »Joseff
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:33am@Commonsenseguy, communist, nobleman, what’s the difference? It’s the same mentality. They believe they are entitled to power by virtue of their superior intellect, or breeding, or lineage, whatever.
Joe
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:42amPretty obvious isn’t it Joseff? In Moran’s mind we are nothing more than obstacles to be overcome so that the intelligent, “sovereign rulers” can lead us stupid cattle where they want us to go.
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:08amo, Moran, it wasn’t a Rhetorical question. It was a good question for which you have no good answer. You and your fellow Dems should have passed a budget last year while you had the overwhelming majority.
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:35amThank God they couldn’t be bothered by a budget. We would all owe our souls to the company store if they did. I don‘t want those wasteful whores to be allowed anywhere near the countrys’ wallet.
Report Post »Paydert33
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 7:14pmThey wouldn’t pass a budget. They were too busy screwing around with our health care. Producing a health care bill to kill babies, death panels for seniors, going against the constitution and making everyone buy health insurance. If we think it is bad now, just wait until o-bomber, Phoulfe the puff, Axelrod—riddle me this, Daley thug head and the rest of the gang try for four more years.
Report Post »0-bomber didn’t have a budget or want a budget with the anticipation of doing what he is doing now…..blame everything on the Republicans and lie and lie and lie.
gman46
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:07amVery well said!
Report Post »lynnissmart
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:07amBlah, blah, blah, blame it on the Repubs…..calling the veteran’s question caustic….telling him to sit down…..the guy Moran is a jerk to put it mildly.!!!!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:06am@DemocratGirl:
Sorry to disappoint you on this, your theory of the rapture needs more looking into, mainly the one fact of it being EXCLUSIVELY a man made doctrine with no support from the bible.
Check this link out and you will see it came about in the 1820s in England and Ireland.
Report Post »http://www.ilovejesus.com/missions/vicjane/rapture_theory.htm
numbers
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:52pmAgree re rapture, Snow.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 1:11pm@Snowleopard — The rapture is very clearly stated in the bible. It will most certainly happen. What no one knows, is when. But we should all be expecting it at any moment. Outside of that I don’t care what any man or woman has to say about it.
Report Post »Goldenyears22
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:30pmIt is not called rapture in the Bible, but it is definitely there that the church, the Kingdom of God, all those who have accepted Christ as their Savior, will be called out of this world and then will come the ushering in of the Tribulation, the AntiChrist and the Beast. The Bible tells us that the world will never have seen the horrible times that are in store for this earth and eventually, Jesus will come himself and destroy the evil of this world which will gather to destroy Israel. We don’t know, Jesus himself, said not even He knew when this would occur only God knows, but He did give us some guidelines and they surely seem to be lining up. There will come a time when the Lord Jesus will rule this earth for a thousand years and Satan will be let lose again to influence mankind. Then this earth will be destroyed by fire and a new heaven and new earth will be created and those who love the Lord will reign with him forever. Even so come Lord Jesus anytime.
Report Post »lildeb56
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 1:58pmSorry – there is NO Rapture in the Bible. That verse is when Jesus returns. If you believe in the Rapture, you believe that Jesus is going to come back TWICE. SORRY! The Bible clearly states that Jesus will return with “a shout” – there’s nothing secret about that!
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 2:12pmYou’re loss. Not mine.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on April 10, 2011 at 2:19amDon‘t know how much credence in Christian biblical lore coming from a site using a menorah as it’s logo..
Report Post »psst
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:06amSit your arse down boy. I’m a member of the Politburo. I’m someone. I belong to the communist party.
Report Post »You people will do as I say.
thebarbarian
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 9:40pmhope that was a joke about being a communist. if not, let it be known that I AM YOUR SWORN ENEMY and the oath that I took to DEFEND AMERICA AND HER CONSTITUTION FROM ALL ENEMIES. FORIEGN AND DOMESTIC IS COURSING THROUGH MY VIENS!
Report Post »MikeinIdaho
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:06amMoran is, and always was, a moron. Another marxist buffoon who dislikes the military intensely.
Report Post »9thCommandment
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:05amMoran is a punk who will have this Vet audited. That is the punishment for questioning our rulers. SERFS REVOLT!
Report Post »UPSETVET
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:13pmDemocrat Representative, Oh, what’s his name? Oh yea, I remember, it’s Jim Moran. That’s spelled with an O instead of with an A. M -O-R-O-N
Report Post »jasontheman07
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 5:57pmGLENN BECK FOR PRESIDENT! LIKE IT? JOIN THE FAN PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/GlennBeckForPresident
Report Post »rewoodky
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:03amNice work Rep. Moron. Next you will be out telling military wives they need to “suck it up” while their husbands are away for months and years protecting your sorry ass.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:20amRep. Moron surely does not know how to “win friends and influence people” in the military, does he?!
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:39amHe apparently assumes the vet is a Republican since most dems hate the military. That is probably why he is so damn mean to this man who fought for our freedoms. The veteran was doing a good job of staying non-partisan but dems are so full of hate for anyone patriotic they just can’t help themselves.
Report Post »MASTER YODA
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:40amThe left care if they offend the military, why would, hmm? Like they always do they just suppress their vote.
Report Post »TrueGrit
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:37pmHaven‘t checked yet to see if this ’congressman‘ ’senator’ has ever ben in the military
or has any family
members in the military.
Incompentence…thy symbol is congress.
Wolverine
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:52pmIt’s the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the Freedom of the Press.
It’s the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the Freedom of Speech.
It’s the Soldier, not the politicians
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..
It’s the Soldier who salutes the Flag,
Report Post »Who serves beneath the Flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the Flag.
sleazyhippo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 8:18pmRewoodKY
Report Post »I would like to hear from actual military wives: what has your congressperson done to prepare you for the shutdown threat?
JeffScism
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 9:44pmI served for 16 years, a Vietnam era disabled vet.
Despite the apologists who think Rep. Moran is a savior, WE understand that our friends in Congress are hot and cold, they can turn it on and off, and turn it on you. This is yet another instance where the spend it all liberals are not waking up to the smell of coffee. In fact they are still dreaming that the US economy is a bottomless pit they can mine forever. WAKEY, Wakey. The real world is collapsing, and reality is gonna hit like a ton of bricks. Either SERIOUSLY cut spending and reduce “entitlement” services or know that it will all come crashing down, sooner than you think. The ISSUES and catch phrases aside, know this, YOU are on Notice. When the house of cards comes down the people will suddenly recall who went which way, who tried to MITIGATE damages ( too much to stop) and who thought No Problem spend our way to prosperity. THERE IS NO MONEY we are willing to spend anymore, you have worn out your credit line, and now the payments are due. WE ALL for decades will be paying for your “Obamanomics” of the last two years, and for all that went before from both sides.
Report Post »BrownWaterVet
Posted on April 9, 2011 at 12:10amI checked Rep. Moran’s OFFICIAL biography. He graduated college in 1967, then went to grad school and got amasters, graduating in 1970. He then entered “public service” until 1979. He then entered politics. He has been in the U.S. Congress since 1990.
Let’s see: graduated 1967 from college, Vietnam was in full swing. No military, grad school instead. Graduated in 1970. Vietnam still going on. No miltary, “public service” instead.
I am a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran (U.S. Navy Riverboats – and PROUD of it). I would NOT let this man “dismiss” me the way he tried to do to the 27 year vet!
Report Post »ISeeDanger.com
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:01amQuality leaders?
Report Post »Not…
http://www.ISeeDanger.com
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:08amThis Represenative only demonstrates the worse of the left and their elitism.
The gentleman who served for 27 years, he represents the best of America in which we are willing to sacrifice for the good of others and for the cause of America as a whole; while still being able to keep the individuality unique to each and every one of us.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 10:23amI hope Moran is in trouble in HIS district. What a typical slimy, weaselly, lawyer-like, jerk he is.
Report Post »I would have said “I’ll sit down when you answer the question!”
Lie, deflect, demonize. Modern Democrat-no shame, no integrity, sleeps well at night.
Untameable-kate
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:00amsleazyhippo
Report Post »Why is it that every time you on the left see something you don’t like, you convince yourselves the clip is edited?? The man said what he said and it is on tape, stop crawfishing for your congresspeople. They are ALL (right and left) a bunch of ne’er do wells who have their own agendas. Very few of them still have any respect for their constituants anymore. Moran called the vets comment caustic on purpose because he finds the vet inferior to himself and intended to belittle him.
darkknight91
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:10amImagine that. A democrat telling a military vet to shut up and sit down or leave.
Report Post »JRserious
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:14amwhat a moran.
Report Post »JRserious
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:15ami mean moron. same thing.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:21amMoran is well liked by Military families in Northern Virginia. He sponsored the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, (which was built without Government funding), and spearheaded the Arlington Cemetery scandals. His office deals constantly with veterans and active duty military who work at the Pentagon in Arlington and today they are is helping provide TRUE Factual information about possible shutdown impact on military families who have been getting panicky email from mischievous evildoers. Look at the whole town hall, not just a 4-minute clip.
Report Post »gman46
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:27am@SleazyHippo,
Where’s the misrepresentation about his ill respect towards the military? He’s caught on video saying it?? Not once but many times?
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:28amMoran is a disgrace to Virginia, I’m glad i no longer live there.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:31amHis answer or lack there of is all you need to hear. I have heard no real solutions to the budget or no real changes we need to not go 4 billion in debt everyday. At the end of this show we will still be BROKE.
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:45amWay to treat your constituents, Mr. Moran!!! Can you figure out why the public has lost(or is losing)faith in their “elected officials”?? The guy asked a pretty damn good question, only to be told his question was “caustic”??? Did he take lessons in sarcasm from Alan Grayson? Anthony Weiner? Or is it just “standard operating procedure” for the democratic party to be rude with the people that elected them!!! Talk about sheer arrogance!
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:03pmMoran has been holding -Every Evening This Week – Emergency Town Hall: Impact of a Government Shutdown — because the district he represents has 15% Military and 20% Federal families.
He is very concerned with doing for the constituents what can be done, with the cards we are dealt. He does not control the Senate, the President, or the Tea Party. He has to deal with the truth. As a member of the House, the CRs and HRs are already passed, so he has taken to Town Halls at this point. Some times these audiences get disruptive and rude, as we all here well know. 4 minutes does not a town hall make. .
1chancey1
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:06pmSleazebag – mischievous evildoers? Kind of like saying the GOP has come to Washington to kill women?
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:17pm@darkknight91
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 11:10am
Imagine that. A democrat telling a military vet to shut up and sit down or leave.
I’m surprised that Rep. Moron didn’t tell the vet, “Call me ‘Senator.”
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:28pmSeems to me that the vet asked a very simple and straight-forward question. Moran became derisive when he couldn’t answer that question in a clear and concise manner.
The American people are tired of equivocation from the establishment.
Report Post »restorehope
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:28pmDemocrats are just digging the hole deeper for themselves when they hold townhall meetings. They end up reveaing their condescension for the average citizen, and that will only hurt them in 2012. It must be a character trait of progressives to speak without thinking of the consequences. This Dem totally insulted the military by questioning if this vet was possibly pretending to have served. I think this guy is pretending to be a Representative, and he’s not doing such a hot job of it.
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 12:29pmSleezyhippo- your name says it all. Of course he ‘sponsored’ a vet memorial that he didn’t have to give money to- or that Americans would object to. He‘e been holding town hall meetings so he can lie about what’s going to happen when the givernment ‘shuts down’, like it does four months a year every year. BFD- let the dman thing shut down. We can cut their salaries for the time missed from work.
Report Post »LAMET
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 1:30pmForward this video on to all veterans and active service personnel.
THIS WILL MAKE AN EXCELLENT VIRAL VIDEO!
Thanks to our Sevice men and women for doing such a fine job – your sacrafices are greatly appreciated!
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 1:39pmWOLF – Many Vietnam Vets know It actually took a lot of guts and courage to build our “wall of healing.”
Report Post »There would have been NO Vietnam Veteran’s memorial without tireless work by true bipartisan patriots, who without reward spent years making this heartwarming tribute a reality, even when Newt Gingrich was against it and killed the original bill. It was Not Easy, it was very controversial at the time, and the memorial Fund Board also included General (USA Ret.) Colin Powell, Charles Mathias and John Warner, all big Republicans at the time.
jmmjr49er
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 2:02pmCivility was great. Where is Gabby Giffords? We need to see her in a bloody head bandgage to know what Democracy looks like.
This is what Democracy looks like!
Moran is a credit to his people. Stay Classy Jim, with all due respect. I did say with all due respect…
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 2:33pm“Moran is a credit to his people. Stay Classy Jim, with all due respect. I did say with all due respect…”
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Report Post »I hope you are being facetious cause what I saw in that video was far from classy.
WEHTexas
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 2:48pmSpoken like a true politician. They like to talk in circles. I do not blame the veteran for interrupting and asking his question again. All he has to do is answer the guys question.
Report Post »SINROSSCO
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 3:05pmWhat I don’t understand is why northern, VA continues to vote for this idiot. In my view I have never seen this guy on the side of the military and he represents a great number. Isn’t it typical though that half of this country is brain dead? Pick up a copy of Original Intent by David Barton to find out what this country is all about. We are getting nothing of what it is about from this administration.
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 3:07pmthis right here shows the arrogance of the dems they make me sick, this guy HAS TO GO that service man should have said NO SIR YOU NEED TO LEAVE and go back to work
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:03pmHey on the bright side at least he didn’t ask the military vet to go and get him another drink…….
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:14pmSINROSSCO
I can answer your question of why Northern Virginia keeps electing this idiot. First the Military members stationed there are not Virginia Residents so they cannot vote for or against him. Second Liberals that work in D.C. actually reside in Northern Virginia so they elect idiots like this. I know I was stationed in Virginia for a few years and my son is currently stationed at Fort Belvoir and serving in Afghanistan.
Report Post »DirectlyUnPCman
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:17pmStupid liberal.
Report Post »WTH
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 4:21pmDems at their best. When the going gets tough raise your voice and deflect and use terms like “caustic” or “extreme” and make sure to be disrespectful and patronizing.
Report Post »Deane
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 6:02pmwhen is someone gonna remind these ignorant arrogant bastards they work for us, WE’RE THEIR BOSS not the other way around…if i told my boss to sit down i would be shown the door
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 7:48pmIt’s past time for veterans and active military to let congress fight the wars for themselves. I served 9 years in the Navy, myself. I’m as “ardent” a patriot as any one. But we aren‘t talking about ’patriotism.’
Although this seems like ‘government as usual’, the fact is for a long time government hasn’t been about “governing” the united States. It has been about personal politics, personal wealth, self aggrandizement, personal idealism and the like.
Patriotism is about ‘what you can do for YOUR COUNTRY.’ Unselfishly, as an American FOR Americans and America. None of this even meets the smell test for such a claim, no matter what the rhetorical context.
Further, few Americans even believe in “America” as it is advertised (historically) any more. Government (politicians) ‘use(s)’ Americans as pawns in their gaming of us and the system for their benefit. And it is blatant and offensive. It makes them look like villains, and they are, but Americans have learned that politicians DO NOT listen. They have contempt for citizens in general and only are in government to satisfy their personal ambitions for wealth and power.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 8:16pmRuler4You, thanks for your service, and doing 9 years means you reenlisted at least once, maybe more. So you are a true “eyes wide open” Veteran. Good on You.
Report Post »I assume you also know how a junior officer or enlisted man would have been disciplined enough to avoid the unfortunate exchange between Hot-Head Moran and the Insulted Vet, had this been a military gathering.
It saddens some of us that Hot Air can use this edited piece of a three hour town hall to demonize a man who has done so much for deployed, wounded, and even deceased veterans and their families for ten years, being the Representative for the Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, who has sponsored the Army Ten Miler and the Marine Corps Marathon each and every year since 1998.
Igno Ramus
Posted on April 9, 2011 at 12:15amSLEAZYHIPPO—Moran might have been well liked by his constituents before this. I cannot see that not changing. As a veteran myself, I was absolutely appalled by his comments to the questioner. He also skirted the issue of his not being in Washington working on the budgetary matters before Congress. He was arrogant. He was rude. It appeared as if he wants to be fawned upon as if he were royalty. We stopped that crap back in ‘76’. Moran oughta run and hide more. He is a disgrace to men, mankind, civil folk, and even Congress as hard as THAT is these days.
Report Post »sailorbill
Posted on April 9, 2011 at 10:23amThis is so typical of the Democrats passing the buck. For the last two years they had a majority in the House, Senate, and of course the Presidency. And they failed to pass a budget. Now, for some really strange reason, it seems to be the fault of the Republicans. Even though the Democrats love to portray themselves as the party of tolerance and bi-partisanship, it is evident they are the party of “My way or the highway”. And you can understand why it is so easy for the Democrats to throw the military under the bus. They hate the military, always have, always will. Of course once they have infiltarted the military with gays and lesbians via the repeal of DADT, they will have a much more compliant voter base in the Armed Forces.
Report Post »reformcongress
Posted on April 9, 2011 at 12:40pmAny one that supports the Democratic Party, you need to be honest and remember that the fiscal year began on October 1st last year. It was Jim Moran’s party who REFUSED TO ACT. They didn’t just FAIL. They REFUSED to act because they wanted this fight to defend their behavior against much more honorable behavior that seeks to cut government spending, the waste, the fraud, the abuse. If you think you can get away with blaming the other party for what they refused to do last year, you’re in for a surprise.
Yes that was for you SleazyHippo. And don‘t be upset when you’re called Sleazy. You picked the name yourself.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on April 10, 2011 at 12:29amThank GOD i live in Mike Pence’s district.
Report Post »If i were this Vet, I would move out of this condescending punk’s district if I could afford it.
I can’t even believe the scathing vitreol coming from this “congressman’s” mouth in answering a constituent, much less one whom is a disabled vet.
Discusting.
Muncie Indiana, sir. Mike Pence will LOVE you!
sleazyhippo
Posted on April 10, 2011 at 2:08pmYou asked for it, so we went online to do some Beck-style research of the public record of Captain (USN Retired) Wayne A. Turick of Annandale Virginia. He served with a very heroic career, but you be the judge about the poorly treated disabled vet. See the last few pages for our report.
Report Post »im4truth
Posted on April 10, 2011 at 7:57pmOr reasons to regurgitate?
Report Post »Any one who doesn’t give our service men and women their due respect sicken me.
sleazyhippo
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 10:59amWas there a mutual Failure To Listen? Did Both sides know better?
Report Post »In response to the US Naval War College article, “Arrogance Due to Incompetence” by Christopher J. Dennis, 27 October 2010, Wayne Tunick commented on-line: “Good essay. I would caution recognizing the difference between arrogance and leaders that do not listen or are in transmit mode all the time. Not because they are arrogant, but because they have not developed the ability to listen. A great example is that I have briefed some very senior 4 stars and they will LISTEN to the entire brief before asking a question as opposed to some more junior flags that barrage you with questions on every slide most of which will be answered on the next slide. The biggest difference between my first command and second was that I learned and forced myself to listen because it’s what you learn after you know it all that counts! 11/6/2010 2:45:55 PM”
TakingBackOurCountryOneDayAtATime
Posted on April 11, 2011 at 2:12pmShameful behavior. Uhh, How long has Congress been without a budget? Once again, the blame game. The “CHANGE” we need is for Congress to take responsibility for the disaster they’ve help create….ie. Barney Frank, Harry Reid, Diane Feinstein…etc.
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