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GOP Leader Endorses Mixed Seating for State of the Union

A House GOP leader has come out in support of a Democratic Senator‘s proposal that Democrats and Republicans not sit on separate sides of the aisle during the president’s upcoming State of the Union address. It would be the first time the party’s mixed during the speech.

Democratic Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado on Wednesday suggested ending the tradition of separating lawmakers into Republican and Democratic camps. He said that seating arrangement offers a negative symbol of division.

On Friday, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) endorsed the idea, joking that he might even sit next to Democratic Majority Whip Steny Hoyer (MD).

“Steny Hoyer and I try to talk quite often and I would enjoy sitting next to him. I’d go sit by them [Democrats]. It’s an opportunity here and I think the American public would find it as a positive one,” he said.

The idea is starting to gain traction. Besides McCarthy, Sen. John McCain showed his support for the idea by re-tweeting Udall’s Twitter message about the proposal:

GOP Leader Endorses Mixed Seating for State of the Union

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs called the idea “interesting” during his daily press briefing yesterday.

“Maybe not having a physical aisle separate us would be a good thing as we talk about the state of our union,” he said when asked about the proposal.

Despite seating during the speech not being assigned, politicians have always sat on opposite sides. Whether or not politicians mix on January 25, the day of the speech, remains to be seen, as there is no official process for making such a decision.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • ltb
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:47pm

    What an idiot. No doubt, this is a shallow attempt by Democrats to concoct an illusion that the Congress backs Obama’s radical agenda by scattering sycophantic applauders throughout the House of Representatives chamber. Needless to say, when Obama starts chastising Republicans for repealing his healthcare plan, it will look better if Republicans appear together in a solid block of opposition in the right wing than if they are mixed in with 244 Democrats cheering him on.

    Send an email to your Republican congressman and tell him to vote no on this!!!

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    • orcainohio
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 8:00pm

      LTB You are exactly right about the dems. they are a dishonest bunch and will try to manipulate the outcome. JB should install locking seatbelts on dem chairs so they can’t stand up (for thier own safety)

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  • DJR
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:44pm

    Why does Gibbs find it “interesting”? Doesn’t sound like he wants it to happen. I guess it’s more effective if they have them grouped together when they stand an applaude.

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    • ltb
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:55pm

      Not when they are in the minority. It looks worse for Obama when 289 people are sitting together on their hands than if they are scattered among 244 other people who are standing up and cheering.

      Report Post » ltb  
  • TheGreyPiper
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:44pm

    That would be nice. 60 years after abolishing separate but equal for us mere mortals, they have to do a little integrating amongst themselves.

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  • greg4fitness
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:43pm

    I have no problem with it… But… they should change it so any applause is held until the end. It‘s just theater and it’s non productive.

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  • Leevamark2
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:41pm

    Interesting gesture, but… what does it really mean or accomplish? Why are we humans so taken in by symbolism and circus-style manipulation? They‘ll sit together because none of them want to explain why they wouldn’t, now that the idea is being promoted in the media. It won’t really mean much to many of them. It’s a show. It shouldn’t impress any of us.

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    • lel2007
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:40pm

      The choreographed display of unity would certainly reinforce the imagery and illusion of obama as the great unifier. Imagery has always been important to those like Hitler, Stalin, Castro.
      I’ve heard it said that McCain will not only reach across the isle, but he‘ll put the other side’s uniform on, shake their pompoms and cheer for them. Udall is of the same ilk.
      America has had obama‘s ’Transformation’ jambed down its throat, and it’s well underway. Now the call for a display of unity goes out and pathetic Udall & McCain can’t wait to join in, eager to ‘compromise’ the Constitution in the spirit of ‘cooperation. It sickens me.

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  • DashRipRock
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:41pm

    Of course being the uncivilized prankster I am
    If I were John Boehner and we had to do this
    I would pass out whoopy cusions to all the Republicans
    before they went in.

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  • dwh320
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:37pm

    Udall is foolish to think the Progressives want to stand next to him and sing *** by ya. Here is how the sing it
    *** ba yah, my Lord, OBAMA!
    *** ba yah, my Lord, OBAMA!
    *** ba yah, my Lord, OBAMA!
    O Lord, *** ba yah!

    Someone’s laughing, Lord, OBAMA!
    It’s us laughing, Lord, OBAMA!
    Laughing at those fools, *** ba yah!
    O Lord, OBAMA!

    Someone’s crying, Lord, OBAMA!
    It’s not us crying, Lord, OBAMA!
    They are crying, Lord, OBAMA!
    Who cares, *** ba yah!

    Someone’s praying, Lord, OBAMA!
    It’s them praying, Lord, OBAMA!
    We don’t believe in prayer, Lord, OBAMA!
    Who cares they pray, *** ba yah!

    Someone’s singing, Lord, OBAMA!
    It’s US singing, Lord, OBAMA!
    Singing to praise you Lord, OBAMA!
    O Lord, *** ba yah!

    *** ba yah, my Lord, OBAMA!
    *** ba yah, my Lord, OBAMA!
    *** ba yah, my Lord, OBAMA!
    O Lord, *** ba yah!

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:33pm

    I hope that guy from South Carolina calls Obama a liar again. That’s about the only thing that would make me sit through another self aggrandizing speech by the anointed one.

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  • spirited
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:33pm

    Terrific!

    >More transparent unity…

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  • roostercogburn
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:32pm

    Maybe they should start by reading the U.S. Constitution, god knows Obama has never read it before, maybe the progressive libritards would be forced to sit and listen it it, they would not understand it, it’s above their heade, after all “it was written over 100 years ago” they could ask the republican next to them to explain it.

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  • Elrik68
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:30pm

    I see nothing wrong with this idea. Maybe it will shorten the fake applause moments. Plus the elbow jabbing will be fun to watch.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:36pm

      ELRIK68,
      You see nothing wrong?
      Here’s what is wrong. It is all about the cahones!
      The PROGRESSIVE Democrats have BRASS ones! They are the MINORITY.
      They are nasty! They lie. They do not care for the U.S., or it’s citizens. They know best!.
      The Republicans do not need to “MAKE NICE” with a bunch of idiots who are destroying our country!
      I want them to sit divided by party.
      If anyone wants to call the TWIT that thought of this…., and who lists his favorite song in the entire whole world as “KUMBIYAH”, then call the Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121. Ask the operator to connect you to his “HAPPY DAPPY”, “Can’t we all just get along?” office.
      What a stupid freaking idea he had! UGH! I hope everyone calls him!

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  • TJMan
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:30pm

    I know….We would like to do this…so we can smack the bejesus out of the dems every time they start clapping.

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  • Camo Pants
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:28pm

    interesting idea. Lets see what happens?

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    • spirited
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:37pm

      Maybe they’ ll all wear red & blue T-shirt, with white letters that reads: We The People

      >And the Supreme Court will wear one the reads: We’re With Them

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    • knotaclu
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:01pm

      maybe there will be t-shirts on each seat that they can put on so they all look alike and stand as one.
      Then they can be as disrespectful to Obama as the crowd was at the MEMORIAL for the fallen victims. That was one of the most disturbing things I ever witnessed….

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  • 79USMC83
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:24pm

    LMAO!!! So where is the Supreme Court going to seat to be reamed out by the “Speech Giver” This is getting kind of freaky!!! POLITICALLY CORRECT seating will do the trick!!! This country is NOT divided, it is angry but that is OK as long as it does NOT turn into AGGRESSION!! We have elections for a reason to hand over power. To keep the PARTY POLITICS in check!! We are sick of BOTH parties. They just do not get it!!!!

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  • OkiePatriot
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:23pm

    They can put on a show for us but the real proof is if they will really work together and compromise with each other on the issues.

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    • spendthrift
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:35pm

      And what are the Issues? Stop Obama’s socialist agenda must be the priority. PEROID.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:17pm

      These are the same people who yapped just a few days ago how stupid Repubs are,
      for reading the US Constitution on the floor of the House.

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  • jmmjr49er
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:22pm

    Maybe we can bring all the losers from the last election to sit with all the people who beat them in November 2010. A really stupid idea! Maybe all the elected officials can a trophy for showing up and being really nice. Civility is the new censorship!

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  • Flux
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:21pm

    How ’bout them Tar Heels!

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    • TJMan
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:32pm

      They suck as always……said the NCSU grad.

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    • Flux
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:42pm

      Perhaps, but Duke swallows. Anyway that was my way of saying I don‘t care a rat’s rear where they sit.

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    • bbquizzle
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:59pm

      Thanks a bunch, Duke. Lay more eggs so my Buckeyes can win out.

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  • spendthrift
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:19pm

    Yeah right, it‘s Obama’s opportunity to gain popularity.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:45pm

      Now when the chamber will give a standing ovation,
      it will look like the North Korean Parliament, cheering for Kim Jong mentally ill.

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  • tketterer
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:19pm

    Wait, let‘s do those who would’ve or did vote for obambicare, and then on the otherside put those that would’ve or did vote against it. I know it’s incorrect grammar, but you get the point.

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  • DagneyT
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:18pm

    An interesting experiment, but not one I’m sure I like. Isn’t liberalism contagious? It is an illness, so I just wondered…..

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    • ceili
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:35pm

      I think it is a mental disorder which would not be contageous.
      Untameable Kate.

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  • dwh320
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:18pm

    The Dems are setting a trap and the Republicans are dumb to fall for it.

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    • Hoosier Daddy
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:31pm

      I think the idea is to shame the Republicans into standing when all the Dems around them give Duh Won standing ovations for no reason in particular. When the Republicans sit together they are more likely to politely remain seated during the lovefest of the minions.

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    • IndyGuy
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:39pm

      It’s more likely so that when all the Dems stand it will look like the whole floor is praising Obama…

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    • dwh320
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:42pm

      After they lost the House and now have less number in total of both houses they need to give a FALSE appearance those elected support Obamas agenda.

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    • ablisterin
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:31pm

      Don‘t know if it’s a trap or not. But, I do like it where I can keep an eye on the Republicans. So, I don’t want them hiding in the shadows. Democrats are pretty much gone, so no use in wasted time watching them…, except for some occasional amusement.

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    • dwh320
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:10pm

      It is clearly a trap. The moment the Progressives take back the House they will toss the Republicans to the back of the buss just like they did the last four years.

      Grow a set and man up Republicans. The hell with the Progressives use of Political Correctness to beat you into place.

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  • Flux
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:18pm

    Ever wonder if Glenn reads all these posts? And if so, does he just crack up or hang his head in shame? Probably both. Happy New Year Glenn! Keep up the great work!

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    • dwh320
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:51pm

      Flux go back to MSNBC for indoctrination. Here we deal in facts and truth. No wonder you will never understand.

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    • knotaclu
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:57pm

      I too wonder if he reads them or any get passed to him.
      Some of the posts are shameful and embarrassing to know they come from people on my side…

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    • Super Mario
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:53pm

      I know. All these posts that talk about how mixed seating would be such a terrible idea. God forbid the members of government pretend to at least be civil to each other?

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    • dwh320
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:07pm

      What a bunch of crap from the Progressives. This is a attempt to make it appear that more elected officials support Obama far left agenda. You can bet that the day they take over they will push the Republicans to the back of the buss like they have done the last four years. Only a fool would think they want to do this as a show of unity.

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  • GeauxAlready
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:18pm

    And then we’ll all go out for ice cream………………..

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  • dwh320
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:17pm

    Dumb idea. It‘s a trap’

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:37pm

      Now it will look like the WHOLE room is FULL of clapping and cheering idiots.

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    • fed up w/special interest groups
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:49pm

      @Cheezwhiz: Agreed!

      Who‘s to know who’s applauding for what?

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    • knotaclu
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:54pm

      maybe some of the Bears and Seahawks players can switch sidelines this Sunday…
      how bout some of the Lakers sit with the Celtics next time they meet….
      oh this is an awesome idea, then we will all get along…
      ASSANINE IDEA and sick and tired of the Republicans falling for this crap….

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    • dwh320
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:56pm

      It’s the Progressives plan. Confuse the truth with a SHOW so people will be fooled into thinking Obama’s agenda is the path we should follow. BUT that path has ALREADY grown the debt to record level levels, caused unemployment to grow, blown the size of government to record levels, just to name a few.

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    • Steverino
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:01pm

      One thing for certain, is that there will be plenty of camera angles on TV where you see someone clapping madly, and the person next to them looking at them like they just farted. Mark my words.
      As far as applause from all corners, I think CHEEZEWHIZ has a very good point.

      Steve

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    • Desert Dog
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:18pm

      Why not boy-girl-boy-girl, just like in elementary school. They act like it alot!

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    • snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:24pm

      @Cheezewhiz

      Any chance they may get photos of the person holding up a sign telling when to clap, when to be sad, and when to be silent? I believe they are called cue-cards, and they have to be there somewhere in the process of the state of the union adress.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:41pm

      Any chance they may get photos of the person holding up a sign telling when to clap, when to be sad, and when to be silent?
      ——–

      Maybe they’ll install an “ APPLAUSE” neon sign behind the speakers/ VP’s desk.
      The sign will interface with the text of the teleprompter and light up at the right moment , for the right amount of time.

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    • orkydorky
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:34pm

      So all the rinos won’t be noticed coddling their progressive buddies and cheering for Barry at every chance. These ******** try hard and are very trying!

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    • Hobo Boondocks
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 7:21pm

      What will the republicans look like when they don’t applaud as trained circus seals and stand up when Nancy Pelosi does after every couple of paragraphs? He will say things that will make them look unfavorable to the public if they don’t join in with the admiration society of democrats. And, the camera shots will highlight it.

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  • snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:17pm

    Well, let us guess how far the Progressives will make out of this? Wonder if ms Pelosi will finally go over the deep end, or if Reid will have his ears smoking about it.

    http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm

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    • Ironmaan
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:23pm

      Democratic progressives sitting with Republican progressives. So what.
      http://guerillatics.com

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    • Lantern
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:24pm

      Here we go. Now that the right has a majority, let’s all be friends. When it was the left super-majority, it was all, “nyaa, nyaa, we won, no special perks for you!” Sit together, but don’t compromise your principles!!!!!!!!!

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    • reagan/demint.disciple
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:27pm

      YOU LIE !!!!! lol

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    • IndyGuy
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:29pm

      Perhaps Conservatism will sink in…

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    • DashRipRock
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:31pm

      The reason they have seperate sides of the room to begin with is because all the seats on the democrat side are reinforced steel and are built for Double Wides

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:37pm

      Stupidest

      “optics”

      Ever

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    • Midwest Blonde
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:44pm

      to snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}

      Why do you insist on putting the URL to your art on EVERY post you make? Regardless of the topic. I don’t believe this comment system should be used for self-promotion. Linking in your name is one thing, but that repetitive URL is annoying.

      Midwest Blonde  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:44pm

      Stupidest

      “optics”

      Ever

      ———-

      Will ALL congress- critters be wearing
      “ together we thrive” t-shirts, and chant ” Obama, Obama”
      to put up a show for us unwashed masses

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    • P C BE DAMNED
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:45pm

      It is only a ploy to take away from the American people the ability to clearly discern where our elected representatives stand on issues. We are intelligent and educated and these poorly educated but corrupt politicians are continually trying to hide their crimes against America. It won’t work.

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    • Lantern
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:49pm

      I am surprised that Sen. McCain knows how to tweet.

      Report Post » Lantern  
    • Sevens
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:49pm

      This is bull…S@#$ ! They do not want anymore slip ups like you “LIE” type of things. I agree with one of the other posters all you will have is Dem and Rep progressives sitting together. It is stupid to appease the liberal left wingers.. The Repubs still do not get the reasons for the past election. Instead they are still going to appease those who are bringing us down. I now realize that the leadership in congress are a bunch of whimps and dopes. No changes for this congress.! Problem with my assesment email me at sevenators7@gmail.com.. You can agree as well.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:50pm

      So will this be Obama’s Hoolio moment ?
      Who will be Hoolio?
      Ms Lindsey ? Murkycow ?

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY84fF2hzhY

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    • Rogue
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:50pm

      If I had the power to pull it off, I would personally call for a nationwide boycott of the State of the Union, and any show that offered coverage of it either before or after. What a statement it would be if the State of the Union had horrendous ratings… send a message that we are tired of hearing the politics, lies and pure propaganda that spews from this president’s mouth. Oh well, I can dream…….

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    • clockn63
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:56pm

      I say go for it. What harm can it do really? Maybe I’m naive a bit. I just don’t see the harm.

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    • Mister President
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:57pm

      The State of the Union is just a big political parade anymore. There’s really no point to it. One side cheers, the other jeers. It should unite, not divide.

      Woodrow Wilson strikes again: George Washington gave the first State of the Union address on January 8, 1790 in New York City, then the provisional U.S. capital. In 1801, Thomas Jefferson discontinued the practice of delivering the address in person, regarding it as too monarchical (similar to the Speech from the Throne). Instead, the address was written and then sent to Congress to be read by a clerk until 1913 when Woodrow Wilson re-established the practice despite some initial controversy. (Wikipeida)

      Macaulay Culkin pretty much sums up the State of the Union after he puts on the aftershave:
      http://www.hulu.com/watch/12844/home-alone-after-shave

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    • ltb
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 2:58pm

      I gurantee you that Democrats would have never offered this proposal when they were in the majority. These people are manipulative, self-serving ideologues who should NEVER be trusted.

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    • Lantern
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:01pm

      @Midwest Blonde
      Snow has been on here a long time. It doesn’t bother me that he or anyone else puts a link on here to promote a conservative website or their own art. You must be new. New people say things like this to snow and a few others. Feel free to post your own link.

      Report Post » Lantern  
    • dwh320
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:11pm

      McCarthy will not accept e-mail from people not in his district. Guess he feels hid decisions that affect the Nation are not up for debate by all those they affect.

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    • @leftfighter
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:16pm

      This is a BIG freaking joke!

      The Dem idea was born out of covering how few there are of them now. Guess the representation wasn’t listening to Glenn when he said “watch the other hand,” because that’s exactly what this “unity” push is all about.

      Very difficult to spot that only 40% of the chamber is Dem if they’re not all sitting on the left side of the dais.

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    • happyboy
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:17pm

      DEMOCRATS DON’T WANT ANYONE TO SEE HOW SMALL THEIR SIDE IS SO THEY WANT TO MIX THINGS UP.

      Stupic Ass Hole GOP will go along with this. The GOP may have a majoriety of votes in the House, but Democrats still run it. If they was one Democrat in the House, the GOP would still be a minoriety party. The only way to save our lives is to breakaway from this nation as we have the right to do.

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    • @leftfighter
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:19pm

      I renew the call for editors to EDIT! GOOD GOD, how does this site expect to be taken seriously with glaring errors on nearly every page???

      This time, it was on the SECOND sentence! “It would be the first time the PARTIES mixed during the speech.” (edit, mine. Thank you very much.)

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    • snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:23pm

      @Mister President

      Thanks for the confirmation of some info I have been checking out as well.

      Have a wonderful idea though, if all the progressives are in one chamber, can we possibly weld the doors shut and wait a few centuries until the contamination inside cools down enough we will not need anti-radiation suits to clean the place up?

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    • Lantern
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:23pm

      @dwh320
      Didn’t stop this Ohioan from sending him an email. Just use the address from his website.

      Report Post » Lantern  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:29pm

      I say go for it. What harm can it do really? Maybe I’m naive a bit. I just don’t see the harm.

      ———–

      The marxists-communists-socialists-revolutionaries just want to mingle into a crowd of good guys.
      No harm intended I’m sure

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    • EP46
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:30pm

      Join my call for the Supreme Court to not attend.

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:33pm

      Hum, guess they FINALLY get it…the American People see absolutely NO DIFFERENCE between the policies of the two parties…they aren’t working for the American People…may as well show their true colors and stop all the pretending! What do you get when you mix blue and red? Purple? That pretty much sums it up for me…Lobbying, Unions, their Own Self Interest…about par for the course!

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    • snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:37pm

      @EP 46

      Already have, and have sent letters to the editors of many news desks and radio shows; nothing yet seems to be working – will continue though.

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    • godlovinmom
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:39pm

      this reminds me of a teacher in class trying to split up the “bad” kids so they don’t feed off eachother…makes no difference to me…they haven’t really shown me theres too much difference between blue-red and/or purple…

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    • clockn63
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:41pm

      @cheezwhiz

      I completely understand there are dangerous marxists-communists-socialists-revolutionaries at the top of the government. They truely have bad bad intentions for our country. I just don’t understand how sitting next to them one time would make a difference.

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    • River0
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:48pm

      Democrats hate any idea that they haven’t thought of.

      When Republicans read the Constitution the Democrats said it was “meaningless symbolism”. Now Democratic Sen. Udall of Colorado suggested ending the tradition of separating lawmakers…He said “that seating arrangement offers a negative symbol of division.”

      The very real ideas that separate us are diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive: Tyrannical centralized government versus individual freedom; human rights versus collective faceless government rights; Ruling Class versus Country Class.

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    • APatriotFirst
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:51pm

      The Dems want this so bad, thinking that us out here wont be able to tell who is applauding and who isn’t, when obama says his stupid stuff.
      I want them on opposite sides. I want to watch the Reps and see who is with O and who isn’t.

      But if sitting all mixed together makes the Dem feel better, so be it.

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    • avenger
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:53pm

      I am all for it…give each member a sword and lets bring it on….

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    • what4
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:05pm

      Wishes these people would stop acting like 2nd graders! Fools the whole lot of them!

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:05pm

      On second thought, I think its a brillllliant idea.
      I have a suggestion.
      When they play
      “ Hail to the Chief” at the start of the STFU address, it sounds very non-inclusive and almost dictatorial, specially now that we have such a man of the masses community activist from the mean streets of poor poor Chicago leading us dum-basses.
      Here is my suggestion for what to play when Obama makes his grand entrance :

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg

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    • Cobra Blue
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:09pm

      And just like all the good little Republicans they by the lie that the Left wants to come together and get along. One word…Stupid. When will they ever realize that the Left has no intention of coming together or getting along. The Left doesn‘t want to be left segregated and standing all alone for Urkel’s liberal progressive agenda. THEY ARE TRYING TO BLEND IN…Word Up Repubs….they will never blend in. And you need to stop trying to do the same. We need to separate the hallowed chamber with signs. One side says…“BALLS”…the other…“NO BALLS”. Problem is there would be more women on the BALLS side than men in our current Administration. I am damn sick of all the politics. Self-Reliance. No Compromise.

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    • Polwatcher
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:12pm

      Here we go again…the Repubs always lose at these childish games. The Dems have a plan to screw the Repubs for sure. Where was this togetherness when the Dems were the House majority? All we are likely to hear from now on is “can’t we just get along”. The Repubs will bite again, go along with the Dems, and we get screwed.

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    • Racemosa7
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:22pm

      There is a reason for separation. Light from Darkness, Day from Night, and Good from Evil. It is not wrong to be discriminating ( I do not like onions), nor is it wrong to want separation ( I like living in the country), but when birds of a feather sit with other birds, it breeds confusion.

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    • davecoolworld
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:35pm

      HAPPYBOY has it right. The Dems don’t want the world to see the DRASTIC change in their numbers.
      The “unity” b.s. is simply b.s. They are playing a game…we are still learning the rules but, our survival depends on it. Stay the course…NEVER QUIT!

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    • truthwinz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:39pm

      “Symbolism over Substance”
      Get to work and stop with the happy horsecrap

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:40pm

      I just don’t understand how sitting next to them one time would make a difference
      —————

      I agree .
      Its just one time
      so lets have Nazi Policei sit on the Speaker’s chair too .
      Just one more time.

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    • NoMoreGray
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:45pm

      GOP pull your head out! This is not an act of good will and if you can’t see that then maybe you are not smart enough to be there for the 2013 state of the union. Who can’t see that this is designed to make it look like Obama is getting greater support than he is. When the Dems mixed in with GOP stand up the visual will not be the same as seeing 3/4 of the Reps sitting down as a group. Tell the Dems if they want to show us they want to work together on our behalf they have the chance next week on the O-care repeal. Ever since the election Dem’s have been spinning the story that we voted for compromise and bi-partisonship, this is just an attempt to further that lie. Again if you don’t get that we voted for seperation from the Dems and their Progressive policies then you might as well get use to sitting with them as come 2012 you will be sitting in the same unemployment line.

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    • ltb
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:04pm

      Clockn63 wrote: “I just don’t understand how sitting next to them one time would make a difference.”

      —–

      Come on, think. Liberals understand that most Americans form their opinions based on what’s popular at the moment and that their opinions can be changed 180 degrees if they think the majority of people disagree with them. If 60 million uninformed viewers watch the ABC, CBS or NBC evening news the day after the State of the Union and see, what appears to be, people all over Congress cheering as Obama chastises Republicans for repealing Obamacare, their opinion of Obamacare will become more favorable.

      I’ll bet 30% of Americans don’t even know Republicans won a majority in the House last November. Liberals understand how uninformed people are, how easily they are manipulated and how a picture is worth a thousand words. This little stunt of theirs to mix up the seating will bump up Obama’s approval ratings after the State of the Union and they know it. If Republicans in Congress are stupid enough to go along with this, they are allowing themselves to be pawns in the manipulative games of Liberals and they don’t deserve to hang on to the majority in the House.

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    • ltb
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:26pm

      NoMoreGray, exactly. How anyone could be fooled by this is amazing to me.

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    • heyjim55
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:44pm

      I think the Right should refuse this offer outright, and stay put period. We just went through a week of these creeps (the Left) of blaming Palin, Beck, Limbough and the Tea Party for something that quite possibly caused by one of their own. Now they want to sit together? don’t do it. If I know these people at all there is a possibly that a game is being played here.

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    • johnnyvaughn
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:51pm

      I think this will be a good idea. People will vote on things the way they feel rather than worrying how the person next to them is telling them to vote.

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    • click4cheapandeasyweb
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:52pm

      I don’t understand the big deal. This is a type of function whereby people can sit wherever they want. Let them.

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    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:59pm

      @ heyjim55

      If I see the marxists sitting intermingled with the Repubs for the STFU event,
      I will have no choice but to believe with all my heart that the Republican party is not only OK but actively supporting the public lynching of Sarah Palin.
      Now its upto the RNC and GOP.

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:01pm

      @cheezwhiz: Thanks! Laughed so hard I nearly peed my pants! Absolutely perfect…“The Benny Hill Theme”…

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    • Spawnomite
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:16pm

      Your art sucks.
      Quit peddling it around here you stupid hack.

       
    • tifosa
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:30pm

      Where they sit won’t change where they stand. Civility is like sunlight to fear’s vampire.

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    • Tea Party Conservatism
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:35pm

      @leftfighter – good job!

      LeftFighter is absolutely correct. The progressive socialist democrats desperately want to avoid the damning visual of their embarrassing insignificance.

      “In matters of power let no more be heard of the confidence in man but bind them down from mischief by the chains of the constitution.” Thomas Jefferson

      “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” Abraham Lincoln

      Why Obama is ineligible – regardless of his birthplace
      By Leo C. Donofrio, Esq.
      http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=134881

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    • clockn63
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 8:12pm

      LTB

      You are absolutly right. A picture is worth a thousand words. Your logic is spot on and I hadn’t Ithought of it. Appreciate the “discussion” . I see your point.

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    • ILLINOISPREPPER
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 9:43pm

      They can have the mixed seating after the speech when they are out having drinks.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb1n1X0Oqdw&feature=player_embedded

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    • CatB
      Posted on January 15, 2011 at 12:34am

      It is because there are more Republicans now .. they want it to look like the whole room is “standing” for the Messiah .. I hope the R‘s don’t fall for it.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on January 15, 2011 at 1:45am

      They can sit where ever they want, what we need is a saw like device around their necks and ear plugs in their ears asking do you love America, do you think it should be the only world super power, is this vote good for America. If at anytime the lie detection software attached to their neck tie detects know, it removes their treasonous head.

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    • avenger
      Posted on January 15, 2011 at 8:00am

      has anyone checked to see if nancy owns a Glock…

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    • Jackers
      Posted on January 15, 2011 at 8:46am

      They may as well mix their seating as most members of both parties think the same… Only a handful of true Conservatives reside near Capitol Hill…

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