Dem. Rep Praises ‘Occupy Wall St.’: They Have the ‘Right Morals’
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Rep. John Larson (D-CT). (Photo: AP)
The Daily Caller scored an interview with Rep. John Larson (CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus on Tuesday. And according to the article, Larson has nothing but good things to say about the Occupy Wall St. protests. In fact, he said everybody “ought to take heed” of the protesters, that they have the “right morals,” and that they’re movement is the beginning of an “American Fall.”
“They see the inequities that exist in this country,” Larson told DC reporter Vince Coglianese after addressing group of visiting activists and journalists from Egypt and Tunisia, “and the point is that even an advanced democracy like ours — the Constitution says, ‘We the people, in order to create a more perfect union.’ We’re not there. It’s something that continues to evolve.”
“We have to make sure that as Tunisia, as Egypt, as frankly the whole world starts to look at how free people think and feel, that [they] understand that it’s an evolving process,” he added. “It just doesn’t happen overnight.”
He then turned to praising the Wall St. protesters and Van Jones.
“When you talk about an ‘American Spring,’ look what’s happening with Van Jones, and look what’s happening with a lot of the movements amongst people — even the young people — turning out on Wall Street,” he said.
In response to criticism that the protesters might not have a unified message, he responded, “I don’t know if they have the right message, but they have the right morals.”
“They’re standing up and saying the things they feel deep inside that are working unjustly and unfairly against them,” he concluded, “and everybody ought to take heed, that it’s not only an ‘Arab Spring,’ but there is an ‘American Fall’ as well.”
Read the entire article from the Daily Caller.
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Comments (132)
SamIamTwo
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:28amThese trust fund babies need to go out and talk to the so called poor who are at work today. Go to their residence and check out the materialistic holdings they have. Sheesh compared to other nations our poor are uber rich…and they are coming after all of us over that fact.
They have not a clue. Pumped up by PHDs, and wannabie communists.
This is not a 7% solution…they do not represent the majority.
They got want they wanted and was the attention of the media…don’t fall for their talk…they may sound like some of the things you would like to see changed but they are not the answer for that change…
The cloud of dust you see is chaos leading to a cliff. Apparently they have too much time on there hands. Idle hands is the devils workshop/playground.
We have an existing process for change…leave it the F alone.
Report Post »poorrichard09
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:30pmArab spring, American fall-I can hardly wait for New England winter to freeze these losers a$$es off! Sooner the better. Remember the winter at Valley Forge.
Report Post »sofaking obvious
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:43pmThe “right morals”? Yea right
Report Post »What morals?
More like the “right morons”
walkyrie
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:49pmhe and his ilk would love An American Fall – aka the Fall of America. Sorry Dude.
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:04pmDemocrat (CT) says it all. What the h*ll is wrong with you people that elect these a**sholes.
Report Post »The only conservative in CT. is Mark Stein.
asybot12
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 8:39pmWow this guy is only 3 years older than I am. He looks 20 years older with the so called dignified grey hair (from being corrupt) according to his bio has been “a public” (self serving) servant since 1971 and if I read it correctly has not given a dime to his own campaigns. These people make me sick I feel sorry for the US you are in deep deep trouble when guys that are supposed to lead are the destroyers!
Report Post »smokeyridgerunner
Posted on October 7, 2011 at 12:57amThis man should be shoot for treason, that is not freedom of speech it is treason.
Report Post »thekuligs
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:28amThese people have no morals what so ever, all they have is entitlement issues–and damaging goals they hope to achieve with no plan. This Rep needs to walk himself into a church and find some people with real morals.
Let’s see how they stand up:
“Honor thy father and thy mother” yeah I am going to go with NOPE I bet many of these mommy and daddies are not too thrilled to be bankrolling their kids horrid behavior.
“Do not murder” Well these were the poor misguided souls who wanted to BE HEAD bankers, I hope their Ivy League education has made them understand that would kill them…
“Do not steal” Well that is exactly what they have in mind with their share the wealth ideals…
“Do not bare false witness against thy neighbor” the lying loon who said chase bank STOLE his parent’s house comes to mind… but they are all doing this.
“Do not covet your neighbor’s wife.” You know, don’t go after things your neighbor has–like damn those rich people for not giving us more of their money.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:38amIndeed the Progressives and socialists along with the useful idiots and the useful willingly ignorant idiots are coming out more and more from the woodworks. They are so confident or so running in the fear of losing everything they no longer feel the need to hide their true allegiances.
The Lord of Darkness and his minions are making the final end game moves; while the Lord of Light and Life and his followers are making the stand for the future.
Report Post »http://artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (cat folk art)
GhostOfJefferson
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:43amI’m extremely pleased to note that I am armed at pretty much every hour of the day. I’m even more pleased when I realized that people like these idiots are thugs who use brute fists and baseball bats, yet who are scared of firearms and thus don’t own any.
My worry level is minimal, at least here in central Ohio.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:43amSo, Larson believes trespassing on private property, verbally abusing people, leaving garbage & trash laying around, vandalizing, taking advantage of small business owners in the area etc etc etc shows they have “right morals” ?
Sorry John, where I come from we consider that childish, disrespectful and unlawful behavior. Not the “right morals”.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:51am@Ghost — count your fortunes, I just found out yesterday there is to be a union day of rage here in Phoenix, on the 15th, just a short distance from where I live; the progressive trio of idiots I have to deal with are already saying they will go down there — armed — and ready to fight and storm the government offices.
From this trio I have taken the threat of theirs as legitimate and serious enough, along with others of the unions already here in town for the event, to contact law enforcement and let them know what I heard being planned.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:58amDear Mr Larson.
Report Post »As My Rep from Konnecticut, I will be at your house for Breakfast, I need your car as mine is in the shop. I need some walkin around cash, as I spent my money at the Indian casino. And your Lawn mower, I borrowed it and will return it someday. Maybe. Social Justice deems that you share YOUR wealth. My daughter needs some of your cash to pay her college tuition, so I will be over tonight to pick up some of your Wealth to cover her college bank loans.
Thanks,
See ya later
13th
ltb
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 11:13amLiberals murder helpless babies while they sleep in their mothers’ wombs, so when they start talking about morals, all I hear is “blah, blah, blah.”
Report Post »ILUVAMERICA
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 12:48pmDID he REALLY MEAN
Report Post »the FALL OF AMERICA not American Fall??????????????????????????????????????????????
Buck Shane
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:23pmYou who work, build, create, make, operate, invest, and risk, should work, build, create, make, operate, invest, and risk. Then, we’ll decide who to give the profit from what you do, to.
Report Post »Why does that upset you? Aren’t you a patriot? You must be a racist.
Dismayed Veteran
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:39pmSNOWLEOPARD
I lived in International Falls, MN in 1989. The worst labor riot happened in that town. Be careful. Union leaders know how to turn protestors into a violent mob. This has always been the terror tactic in a labor strike.
Be careful. Don’t forget your 2nd Amendment Rights
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:27amListening to Glenn as I post this — encouraging news from Herman Cain whom he’s interviewing. Just was talking about this & Glenn mentioned their research on SEIU & that guy Lerner who was preaching doing this kind of thing – bringing down capitalism, etc. Cain said he thought that might be the case but didn’t have the research info. & Glenn said he’d send it to him. Cain said yes, he’d appreciate that and do whatever necessary to bring people to justice and put them in jail, if necessary – that he wouldn’t be afraid to talk about it and get active about it. I think he’s serious and means it – so at least we have one who seems passionate about finally doing something about it. We’ll see……………
Report Post »LoveBringsTruth
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 11:24pmIts just a game. Cain is just playing a game. He has no power. He is a civilian.
What you should be asking is why the FBI or military is not arresting these people for treason, organized crime, economic terrorism and violations of the patriot act, material support of terrorism clause.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 4:43amI pray Cain will be a man of his word. I would be willing to donate money to expand our jails if needed to house them in. We desperately need a strong conservative candidate. I would vote for Cain without hesitation if he proves to be the strongest one running. Imagine a racist Tea Party member votting for a black man for President. These people call us terrorist? The violence will begin with them, not us. I think this moron meant to say “The FALL of America” instead of the American fall. I am a praying mom and grandma . That is what inspired me in the first place to become involved. God Bless you and yours.
Report Post »SHOESHINEBOY
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:25amyup the same Morals that all of Rep. John Larson‘s hero’s have, the one’s that he wants to be most like every day..you know..Mao, Che, Chavez, Castro, Stalin, Lenin, Marx…all of the wonderful Communists, just like Larson. Now do not disagree with Larson..or well…..you might not have the ability to “dis-agree” anymore…just like Mao, Stalin Che etc..treated those who…were on the other side.
Report Post »Jeff1000
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:23amLocked and loaded.
Report Post »AxelPhantom
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:22amWe are not a democracy, we are a republic.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:39amThe government re-education camp(public schools) has been trying for decades to erase that very fact. We are a Republic, a democratic Republic. A country governed by people with a constitution to protect the minority from the majority. We have been moving away from all of that since the early 1900′s when the slow but steady incrouchment of personal liberty and freedom as been the agenda of both parties. We are the proverbial frog placed in cool water that is slowly heated until the frog is cooked. Well the waters are coming a boil. Line are being drawn and one of two things has got to happen either we give up personal freedom or fight for it. Submition or Revolution
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:45pmIsn’t if funny how many people in government believe we are a democracy. Maybe they should read some a history book printed before 1900 to discover we are a republic.
Report Post »grudgywoof
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:21ambilly clubs, tazers, and teargas!!!! NYPD we love you so go kick these dumb kids in ass and teach them a lession they won’t forget.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:19amThe democrats are reveling in this Wall Street protest because the democrats are socialist/communist thugs. They know they cannot win at the polls so they take to the streets and disrupt as much as possible. Those that push these demonstrations sit back and get interviewed by their mainstream media trash and praise their little imps. Take a good look at these freaks that are marching and behold the democrat party.
Report Post »Chris_Dad
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:17amI’m sad to say that I live in the same state as Congressman Larson.The fact that he would quote a devout communist like Van Jones speaks volumes. (And good ol’ Uncle Joe denies knowing V.J.)
Larson and our other communist Conresswoman Rosa DeLauro are two of the scarier (if not as well known) people in the House of Reps.
Report Post »michael48
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:15am(D)= Dangerous …any doubts????
Report Post »Perspective
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:27amD= Dumb & Dangerous
Report Post »kentuckypatriot
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:15amWhat the hell do these punks know about life? I say bring in the National Guard!
Report Post »HiFructose
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:14amThese demonstrators are wonderful but of course the Tea Party people are racist filth who are enemies of the people according his crowd. Hurry, hurry, November of 2012!!!
Report Post »tbarr4
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:13amExpel Larson from Congress!! he works for Soros and Wasserman
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:11amI wonder if this genius would be saying that about the mob of anarchists & communists if they were camped out @ D.C.?
They aren’t there, because they know the Democrat Party is in power – and that the anarchists & communists have already taken over that political party. They are one and the same. Just as the Democrat Party used to have the KKK to do it’s bidding, now they have the DAY ‘O RAGERS.
Report Post »drago
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:11amBeing that his previous profession was teaching, i guess he wouls support this, especially since he married one of his students……..And larson, i have taken heed, and im well prepared for what comming, are you?
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:11amAn American FALL? Sure hope this isn’t prophetic! What a stupid thing to say. And for any of us who have seen or been in a high school or college protest; I think it’s pretty clear that these folks are easily used and are just getting off on the spotlight.
Silversmith
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:25amFinally-americans realizing that the european style nanny state is the enlightened way for a 21stc societyof 350million people in a highly techologically advanced stage to govrrn itself. You greedy laizer-faire,libertatian -hypercapitalist puritanical work- till -you- drop -pull -yourselves- up- by -your own- bootraps,if- you’re- rich- you- must- be- good ethos is crumbling in light of the humanist -we are our brothers keeper, everyone has the same human needs and therefore everyone is entitled to either a job or a libving wage, free education for those who qualigy-as opposed to starting life out being in debt for having gotten an education etc ethos. Welcome to the 21st c -of the people-not governments,parties, and certainly not the morally bankrupt libertatian and super rich hogging wealth and power!.You right wingers are on the wrong side of history and justice!Social justice,wealth distribution IS government. Ha ha ha ,you didn’t expect this did you -fox righwingers who have taken over the american media! it’s not so easy to take over the world now is it!Sopcialist/capitalism welfare state is a coming to the USA.Because it‘s right and you should know it’s right!
Report Post »Perspective
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:30amI have to say whnever I see Rose post I know it’s going to be a hateful holier than thou post which in substance is pretty idiotic and stupid. Hey Rose,honestly, you’re an idiot.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:40am@Rose
No, seriously, nobody here takes you as anything other than a troll. Don’t you get it yet dear?
European socialist nanny states are collapsing, hon. This is the doing of all of you people and your pie in the sky dreams for unearned wealth. Welcome to the nightmare of your own making.
Report Post »Will4Freedom
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:27pmI used to go on Newsvine a while ago. It is run by MSNBC, so you can imagine the ration of liberals to non-liberals. The kind of rant that Rose is regurgitating is typical of most posts over there. It was so hard to have a meaningful discussion that I left.
I wasn’t going to join the Blaze because some posts from so-called Conservatives were no less vile.
Why can’t people discuss facts and share opinions without being attacked?
Rose: You clearly see a benefit to socialism, but can you calm down and explain a few points like an adult?
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:49pmI love reading Rose’s posts. Whenever I believe I am getting to far right, all I have to do is read her postings.
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:35pmPoor, poor Rose-ellen. In love with the path of nothingness. Where everyone is entitled to everything until there is nothing. Poor poor Rose-ellen
Silversmith
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:10amWhat a glorious idiot; just like the rest of ‘em.
Report Post »Uechi
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:10amThis has nothing to do with morals. All you have to do is look at the words out of these freaks mouths. They want revolution and wealth re distribution. In the eyes of Johnny boy that might be morals I call it Marxism.
Report Post »eramthgin
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:10amWhen will the politicians realize that people are where they are because they belong there! Each of us are where we are because of all the decisions we made in our lives. Did we work hard in school? Did we work and provide our employer with a value for our work? Did we continue to improve ourselves as we grow older? Quit whining and make something of yourself.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:08amMaybe it would be better to call it the “Fall of America”. A Socialist talking about morals? Really!
Report Post »mom4times
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 11:46amMy thoughts exactly…..His words maybe truer than we want to believe….though I’m not willing to go down so easily
Report Post »NOT A CRAZY
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:08amThe idiots from the 60′s became school teachers and profs. They brainwashed the children and created drones who then went on to do the same. They infiltrated every level of government and the media. The lied and manipulated and spread propoganda. What did you think was going to happen?
Report Post »DanielBurke
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:08amDems the party of lies, corruption, and voter fraud wants a nationwide insurection. They’re betting they can seize all the power when the dust finally settles. Given GOP lack of spine, they’re probably right.
Report Post »mikeshawtv
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:07amYeah, they are working toward an American “Fall” all right…
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:20amYah, as in FAIL. They just want to destroy America and they won’t stop until we are all part of their WELFARE CLASS.
Report Post »lifeisgreat
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:06amCan’t wait for a major blizzard or snow fall!
Report Post »How many will be left standing?
BetterDays
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:05amOh my he sounds just like Timothy “ Van” Jones doesn’t he ? It’s like they, the democrats, particularly the socialist cancerous part have been conspiring to manipulate our nation into turning into a satellite state for Cuba.
Report Post »OMDB.