US

Obama: Giffords ‘Opened Her Eyes for the First Time’

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday evening that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords “opened her eyes for the first time” since being shot through the head on Saturday as she greeted constituents in a Tucson supermarket parking lot. “She knows we’re here,” Obama told memorial-goers.  “She knows we love her.”

The president capped off a day of visits with Giffords and other injured victims of the shooting massacre being treated at Tucson‘s University Medical Center and visits with the deceased victims’ families by delivering remarks at a memorial rally on the campus of the University of Arizona.  Instead of a somber tone, the crowd gathered for the service was energized and greeted the president and other public servants with cheers, whistles and resounding applause.

The president said that Giffords’ husband allowed him to share the news her recovery with the crowd — news that brought people to their feet amid cheering.

While many have used Saturday’s tragedy to point the finger at their political opponents, President Obama reminded the country that “the forces that divide us are not as strong as those that unite us.”

“We can be better,” Obama said, urging Americans not to use the tragedy to “turn on one another.”  For all of humanity’s imperfections, the president said, “we are full of decency and goodness.” To illustrate his point, Obama thanked a number of individuals who had risked their own lives to save others during Saturday’s horrific shooting which killed six and injured 13 others.

Among those praised by the president congressional intern Daniel Hernandez who received a hero’s ovation from the cheering crowd.  Earlier in the service, Hernandez delivered his own remarks, declining the title of hero and insisting it belongs to individuals like Giffords who dedicate their lives to public service.

The president also spoke about Americans’ duty to honor those who passed away Saturday, namely 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green:

Obama was in his element Wednesday night, feeding off crowd energy and delivering rousing remarks.  Instead of a somber memorial service, the convention center boomed with cheers and applause as the crowd celebrating coming together as Arizonans and Americans.

The event, dubbed “Together we Thrive: Tucson and America,” was organized by the University of Arizona.

Additionally, the House of Representatives voted to pass a resolution honoring the victim‘s of Saturday’s shootings.

Comments (252)

1 2 3 ... 5
  • stacila
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:55pm

    I attend a theological seminary and I had just left a class where we were discussing Jesus’ miracles when I heard Barry make this statement. I almost barfed.

    Report Post »  
    • RestoreCapitalism
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:20am

      To listen to the cheering, you would think those people thought he had opened her eyes. Messiah on campaign again.

      Report Post » RestoreCapitalism  
    • VerySeniorCitizen
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 3:00pm

      STACILA. If you attend a seminary I would imaging that you are taught a little modesty. Ask yourself, if he was in your place, and deciding to make a comment here – What would Jesus have said?????

      Report Post »  
  • civilunrestnow
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:47pm

    Yet another reason that all liberals should be put out to pasture..

    Report Post »  
    • audaxrex
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:38pm

      um, don’t you think your username is kinda… provocative? dax

      Report Post »  
  • 828 Patriot
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:46pm

    Barry and the left will stop at nothing for a photo-op. Even the death of a little girl and several others can be used to further their agenda. Never let a serious crisis go to waste!

    Report Post »  
    • Ralph_E
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 12:20am

      Disgusting. And you call yourself a patriot? What was photo-opish about this thing? If BO hadn’t shown his face (to avoid the cameras), you would have jumped all over him. What is with you people, attacking our president for trying to raise the spirits of Arizonans? You should all be ashamed.

      Report Post » Ralph_E  
    • 828 Patriot
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 12:22am

      Sorry but I’m not. You should be ashamed of voting for a photo-op who pals around with terrorists.

      Report Post »  
    • beefjerky
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 10:43am

      Drama-crats.

      Report Post »  
  • conservativeBC
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:40pm

    Mark Levin – I will Sue Anyone That Says I Had A Hand In The Tucson Murders

    http://conservativeblogscentral.blogspot.com/2011/01/mark-levin-i-will-sue-anyone-that-says.html

    Report Post » conservativeBC  
  • Fina Biscotti
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:35pm

    Catcalls were inappropriate……no matter what…..at a “memorial”.

    Catcalls were UNION-esque.

    Report Post »  
    • Eternal Lucy
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:38pm

      Absolutely.

      It was so……………… sophomoric! (maybe that’s what the problem was, literally)

      Report Post » Eternal Lucy  
  • Ron Burgundy
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:32pm

    This entire thing was a JOKE! It was almost like watching American Idol and feeling embarrassed for the people singing because they were horrible, and thought they were good.(bad example I know, but its the only thing that had comparable emotional feelings) It felt like they were making complete fools out of themselves and just could not help but to bask in the glory and bright lights. It would have set a nice tone if someone on the stage reminded the crowd what just happened in their city just days prior. From the top to the bottom it was a complete dog and pony show. All of the smiles and hand shaking before and after the gig were a shame. There were no tears or somber feelings. If I get gunned down in a mass murder tomorrow I hope that the memorial is a polar opposite of what occurred at the University of Arizona tonight. They just took the death of six people and turned it into a pep rally for the left wing of american politics. I feel horrible for the parents of the young girl, when the cheers went on and on prior to the speakers it made my heart sink.

    Report Post » Ron Burgundy  
  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:32pm

    Obama was outclassed by every speaker except holder. The Hernandez kid, student President, Gov. Brewer (Obama didn’t even acknowledge her after her extremely Gracious and generous welcoming, but he did acknowledge the honorable nancy pelosi). Even Napalitano outclassed the ever narcissistic and political obama.

    Report Post » Ghandi was a Republican  
  • 828 Patriot
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:31pm

    And the waters were parted, and the lands were healed. All hail Barry our savior, friends with Bill the bomber Ayers and his weather underground buddies.

    Report Post »  
  • hikinggussie
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:30pm

    Nice speech for Obama, but I would have preferred the tears of John Boehner, Gretchen Carlson, and Gleen Beck. does BHO ever cry or shed a tear?

    Report Post »  
    • Eternal Lucy
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:33pm

      I was wondering that very same thing tonight! I cannot remember EVER seeing a teary moment on that man. Maybe we’re being too harsh though. It’s only been a couple of years of hard times….

      Report Post » Eternal Lucy  
    • tompaineknowsthescore
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 8:21am

      Crying? hardly the sign of a good leader boehners crying is remarkably insincere, imagine how good that loughner nut will feel if he found out he made the potus cry

      Obama was emotional just not in a excessive false way

      Report Post » tompaineknowsthescore  
  • exliberalgrl
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:30pm

    Wonderful news and a miracle! Praying for you Gabbie!

    Report Post » exliberalgrl  
  • Ghandi was a Republican
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:27pm

    *
    Yep— Obama comes to see her and like the messiah he is – she was healed. She opened her eyes because of his highness Godlike powers.

    GIVE ME A BREAK!

    As for the campaign tone of this little obamapalooza fest it is disgusting. He is a Clinton in Single dimension. Campaign.

    Report Post » Ghandi was a Republican  
  • hogtrashhd
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:18pm

    I’d say they eased up on the meds they use to put her in an induced coma… I’d be willing to bet the farm that that is what happened…

    Report Post »  
  • VTDave
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:06pm

    I too found the cheering to be out of place. It reminded me of Sen. Paul Wellstones memorial service that became a Democrat pep rally.

    Report Post » VTDave  
  • Pestie67
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:03pm

    I, as an Arizonian, am appalled at the behavior of those attending this “memorial”. This was supposed to be a solemn and respectful event, however; it turned to be as active and as boisterous as a campaign stop in 2008. I was completely shocked. Of course the pundits will have “thrills” o’ plenty up parts of their bodies tomorrow. I apologize to the victim’s families and the US on behalf of the Arizona citizens who felt this was inappropriate behavior, for which I am one. God bless.

    Report Post »  
    • Eternal Lucy
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:17pm

      Yeah, I agree; I can‘t wait to hear Sean Hannity’s take on this.

      Report Post » Eternal Lucy  
    • Axiom1111
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:26pm

      The lone voice crying in the wilderness…God Bless you!

      Report Post »  
    • Oldphoto678
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 7:03am

      Get used to it teatards. America doesn’t play by your rules, and we will never let your ilk lord over us.

      Report Post »  
  • Eternal Lucy
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:02pm

    Oh, and I also wanted to say that other message boards online are at this very moment praising Obama to high heaven. But this isn’t enough, no; they must continue with the Palin bashing all the while too. They are comparing and contrasting Obama‘s perfect speech with Palin’s snide speech, criticizing her for not sounding like a good leader.

    It’s sickening.

    People like Obama and Clinton (Bill) just LOVE the limelight. They ADORE bathing themselves in it. You can hear it in their voices.

    Report Post » Eternal Lucy  
    • encinom
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 10:02am

      That is just it, itside of rising to the moment like a leader, Palin gave a snide speech, that was self serving, she used language that was ill-advised at best.

      She proved her critics correct, that she is nothing but pretty face with no substance underneath.

      Obama, gave a speech that was uplifting and respectful, Palin gave a speech that was attempting to add her name to the list of victims.

      Palin’s 15 minutes of fame ended over a year ago.

      Report Post »  
  • American_Woman
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:54pm

    Dear God,
    Please acknowledge our tears by giving us strength and hear our prayers as we search for your blessings. We pray for restoration of health and peace to all wounded, all those mourning, and Gabrielle Giffords. In your good name, Amen.

    Report Post » American_Woman  
  • timeout
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:53pm

    i am completely disgusted with the event. it was more than inappropriate. it was gross. i cannot understand the tucson community.

    i did think gov brewer was most appropriate. i have read that there were people encouraging the hollering and clapping, seiu thugs, and t shirts. appalling. sad. make me cry. we have fallen so from where God wants us to be. woe

    Report Post »  
  • Rosemary Woodhouse
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:50pm

    With the greatest hope for the complete and total recovery of Congressman Giffords, and certainly no disrespect intended I snidely ask….is this his Lazarus moment?

    Report Post »  
  • GEW
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:48pm

    I have never seen anything like that crowd at a memorial or an event that was suppose to be respectful and solemn. If there are any AZ out there can you explain to me why this crowd acted in such a manner. Please. lets hear why all the yelling, and whistling and clapping and noise and disrespect.

    Report Post » GEW  
    • CatB
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:01pm

      I thought it was a football game when I tuned in .. and then I turned it off. Reminded me of the “Welstone (sp) Memorial”. Had it been a family member of mine — I would have walked out.

      Report Post »  
    • untameable-kate
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:12pm

      Tucson is a college town, kids and liberals with no sense that it may not be appropriate to hoot and howl at a memorial. I thought it was a disgusting display, I’m going to chock it up to out of state students to save myself some embarassment.

      Report Post » Untameable-kate  
  • liriadavila
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:42pm

    BO is playing his 2012 election

    Report Post »  
    • Eternal Lucy
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:57pm

      Yes, I fear that this seals him for 2012. The reality is that any president giving a reasonably good speech tonight would have become instantly more popular.

      However, I actually gained some new and genuine respect for Napolitano. I found her delivery and posture humble and appropriate. It was something I felt, too.

      The audience’s extremely tepid response to Gov. Brewer was embarrassing and sad, especially as contrasted with former gov. Napolitano’s roaring welcome.

      Oh, and the person above who mentioned the Mussolini pose was spot on! He was on home turf in a college environment; it wasn’t hard for him.

      Report Post » Eternal Lucy  
    • Your Name Here
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:52pm

      How can you tell he’s playing his 2012 game? I”ve bever seen the end of his 2008 game.
      No matter the date he;s always politicing.

      Report Post » Your Name Here  
  • untameable-kate
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:39pm

    Man, I hate to admit it, but BO showed a spark of humanity tonight. When he got introduced I was watching his face very closely and for a second there, after he stood up, there was a little look of disgust there. It was when the crowd was cheering like they were at a football game instead of a memorial. Of course then the smug self centered self absorbed BO was back. I wonder if he asked the husband of Giffords if he could give the news that she opened her eyes so he could have a feather in his cap.

    Report Post » Untameable-kate  
  • broker0101
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:32pm

    In today’s surreal parlance, those who were shot are now “heroes”, those who prosecute or persecute the shooter are the “villains” and the shooter himself is the “victim”.

    Report Post » broker0101  
  • mcFirst
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:31pm

    Good news. I hope she makes a full recovery. She will be a great Tea Party leader if she can make it back.

    Report Post » mcFirst  
    • GEW
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:43pm

      I don’t think you saw her husband did you. I am wondering if she will be a advocate for freedom of speech and will she still support gun rights? I pray for her recovery, and those that are still in the hospital also.

      Report Post » GEW  
    • timeout
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:50pm

      the road to recovery will be long and hard. and i did hear with my own ears the lead doc say “i did not say she had no brain damage. i said she will not die”. all signs seem good, but things can change very quickly.

      also, i don’t believe what bho said. i believe nothing he says. i will wait until the doc says it before i accept it as truth.

      Report Post »  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 6:12am

      Good news. I hope she makes a full recovery. She will be a great Tea Party leader if she can make it back.

      ————-

      My heart desires so too,
      but my brain tells me she will be the newest staunchest amnesty-shill and unprincipled left winger when she gets back to work.

      Report Post » cheezwhiz  
    • barbaraw62
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 9:49am

      The TV show “V” comes to mind here, when they don’t want the human emotions crowding in..….. I was taken aback by the amount of noise from the crowd and the blatant disrespect for the families of those that are mourning their loss…. Shameful! Simply shameful for the stopping for applause moments…this was not unplanned…… Applause moments are planned stops within a speech….. nowhere did any of the speakers not stop for applause moments!

      Report Post » barbaraw62  
    • realindependent
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:09am

      Hopefully, as a pro gun advocate she will become like brady did after he got shot protecting the president. an advocate against assualt rifles and mental health background checks for potential gun buyers

      Report Post » realindependent  
  • Patrick in AZ
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:30pm

    Sounds like BS to me

    Report Post » Patrick in AZ  
    • timeout
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:47pm

      are you embarassed by this outrageous display of inappropriate behavior, and the obvisous take over of a so called memorial by the likes of the seiu, bho political thugs?

      Report Post »  
    • Patrick in AZ
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:57pm

      And “The One” laid his hands upon her, and she was healed

      Report Post » Patrick in AZ  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 12:17am

      This was on Jan 9

      http://sonoranchronicle.com/2011/01/09/giffords-survives-the-night-can-open-eyes/

      Report Post » cheezwhiz  
    • TruthLover
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:40am

      I feel bad for the families of the dead who were being memorialized – people cheering in the midst of their sorrow? Seems like a very inappropriate place for that kind of comments and revelry. Why not save it for a press conference after the memorial or something? Just because Giffords can open her eyes doesn’t mean the people who died woke up. Their families are still mourning. Good grief. How tacky.

      Report Post » TruthLover  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:54am

      The revelers had been bussed in , most surely. Maybe SEIU and other Obama thugs of the
      “ youth kind ”
      They had been provided meals and matching t-shirts .
      So who paid for all of this ?

      http://minx.cc/?post=310647

      Just like a campaign rally. I‘m surprised the revelers didn’t break into
      “ si se puede” and ” obama,obama” chant

      Report Post » cheezwhiz  
    • tifosa
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 6:35am

      Your BS meter went off, but it wasn’t about the service….

      Report Post » tifosa  
    • EP46
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 7:20am

      Took this tragedy to get obama to Arizona. How many times have people of the state asked him to come see the violence on the border ? Americans are being threatened by untreatable diseases coming across the border along with drugs and killers. Impeach Obama he will not protect America here at home or our military abroad.

      Report Post »  
  • BurntHills
    Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:25pm

    and as the crowds roared, obama’s chin lifted higher…and he waited..and the crowds cheered..and the chin went higher.. and there it was, his Mussolini pose.

    Report Post » BurntHills  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:35pm

      If Hussain had gone to Nashville,
      their flood- waters would have receded too ..
      Oh wait……

      Report Post » cheezwhiz  
    • GEW
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:41pm

      …and the waters were parted, and the clouds moved away and let the sunshine brightly upon her face. And now people let the games begin, the 2012 campaign is in full swing.

      Report Post » GEW  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:46pm

      the 2012 campaign is in full swing.
      —
      Yessss.
      “Equal time” law should be enforced now

      Report Post » cheezwhiz  
    • CatB
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:49pm

      She opened her eyes after he left … “is he gone yet?”

      If true (her aid said on Greta that she did open her eyes) this is good news but coming from “the ONE” and the Democratic party I am always skeptical.

      Report Post »  
    • nothingbuthetruth
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:58pm

      Sarah speech was believable because she walks the walk and doesnt lie.

      Report Post »  
    • kryptonite
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:18pm

      The “masculine energy” and the “feminine energy” of old. How backward. And what about the gay energy? Or the transgender energy? This two-legged tribal Mexicano is so politically incorrect!

      Report Post »  
    • jzs
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:18pm

      March 25, 2010 – Washington Post reports “Lawmakers concerned as health-care overhaul foes resort to violence”

      http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/24/AR2010032402122.html

      Own it guys, this is you and your “Second Amendment remedies.” Do something to calm things down.

      The vandalism began last weekend, when the House debated the health bill for final passage. In Wichita, someone broke the window of a county Democratic Party headquarters with a brick that had “No to Obama” and “No ObamyCare” written on it. Lyndsey Stauble, executive director of the Sedgwick County Democratic Party, said she went to work Saturday morning to clean up the shattered glass around her desk.

      “It was surprising and alarming to know that people, when they have so many opportunities for expression in this country, that somebody would resort to a brick,” Stauble said.

      Over the next 24 hours, thrown bricks shattered the glass doors and windows of party headquarters from Rochester, N.Y., to Cincinnati. A propane gas line at the Charlottesville home of Rep. Tom Perriello’s brother was severed Tuesday after a self-identified “tea party” activist posted what he believed to be the Virginia Democrat’s address on a Web site and urged opponents to “drop by” to convey their opposition to his yes vote on the health bill.

      A brick was thrown through the Niagara Falls district office of Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), who also received a threatening voice-mail message referring to sniper attacks. The front door to the Tucson district office of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) was shattered. And Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), whose last-minute negotiations to bar federal funding of abortion helped secure the bill’s passage, received a fax with a drawing of a noose and an anonymous voice mail saying: “You’re dead. We know where you live. We’ll get you.”

      Report Post » jzs  
    • kryptonite
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 11:58pm

      Who does this phony think he is, Jesus?

      Report Post »  
    • FlatFoot
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 12:07am

      Lay down your guns.
      Lay down your bibles.
      Cling to ME!

      Report Post » FlatFoot  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 12:15am

      Obama: Giffords ‘Opened Her Eyes for the First Time’
      ————–

      WRONG.

      http://sonoranchronicle.com/2011/01/09/giffords-survives-the-night-can-open-eyes/

      This is dated Jan 9
      Bawhahahahahahahhhhaaa

      Report Post » cheezwhiz  
    • jzs
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 12:27am

      Maybe it’s just me, but has anyone noticed that Sarah Palin has never been on Meet the Press, or any other major TV station on Sunday, even FOX? Has anyone noticed that outside the softball questions Hannity throws her, she never allows anyone to ask her a question? Is it me, or does anyone else think it‘s weird that she doesn’t ever let anyone, even regular folks in a Walmart, ask her a question? She tweets and has a facebook page, but how is it she supposed to stand eyeball to eye with Putin when she won’t even let a patron of Walmart to ask her a question? Is there another politician in the United States, local or national, who won’t talk directly to anyone?

      Report Post » jzs  
    • click4cheapandeasyweb
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:09am

      BurntHills
      Posted on January 12, 2011 at 10:25pm
      “and as the crowds roared, obama’s chin lifted higher…and he waited..and the crowds cheered..and the chin went higher.. and there it was, his Mussolini pose.”

      You nailed it!

      Report Post »  
    • AzDebi
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:33am

      AND you KNOW…the announcement about Gabby was wonderful…AND ONLY MADE so much more SPECIAL coming from HIS lips!

      It never ceases to amaze me how phony he truly is…it will be interesting when he is removed and history can write this story…we are going to learn things that we suspected that will finally be confirmed! I CAN’T WAIT!

      Report Post » AzDebi  
    • nothingbuthetruth
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:45am

      We must keep the fact that the Repulican judge that was killed that day was there to see Gabby about all of the illegal activity on the border there and how out of hand it has become because Obama, Holder Hillary, Naplotano and Dupnik refuse to protect us by securing the border. Gabby may have been a democrat but she was for securing the border and the judge knew that.

      Report Post »  
    • click4cheapandeasyweb
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:51am

      OMG, Libs over at hufpo are saying Obama made a miracle and Gabby opened her eyes tonight.

      Wait until they learn she opened her eyes a few days ago.

      Report Post »  
    • click4cheapandeasyweb
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:56am

      El Barry Soetoro, there is no need for a new world order. All this country needs is people like you to believe in law and order and our Constitution. If you don’t want to worship God, then don’t. Just don’t go around mocking people that do. We once had this understanding in this FREE country until the left started with their crap.

      A new world order will be the cause of millions of deaths and we want no part of that. Do you?

      Report Post »  
    • AzDebi
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 2:07am

      I’m posting this here because I wanted to put it on one of the most recent articles in order to reach as many readers as I can…

      Just keep in mind that I take total offense at what the University did in putting this “event” together…Who GAVE THEM THEIR ORDERS when arranging the details of this event??? There need to be some answers forthcoming!

      “Together We Thrive” was the L O G O !!!!!! Since when did a memorial service require a LOGO??????? I am fuming…I KNEW I didn’t like the tone that was coming over the airwaves, but when I saw a picture of these T shirts, I totally lost it! NOTHING LIKE PUSHING THE “COLLECTIVE” MENTALLY…SOMEONE NEEDS TO CALL THESE PEOPLE OUT ON THIS…I MEAN IT…This is not right America! This is JUST NOT RIGHT!

      TUCSON, AZ — Some conservatives are upset over t-shirts bearing the logo “Together We Thrive: Tucson & America” that were handed out to attendees at tonight’s memorial service in the McKale Center on the campus of the University Of Arizona here.

      The shirts, which bear the same logo that adorns other items from the event — including press passes, signage and volunteer t-shirts — were placed on many of the seats in the lower sections of the arena when tonight’s capacity crowd walked in.

      The University Of Arizona did not immediately respond to requests for more information on the shirts, which are drawing fire in the conservative twitter- and blogosphere tonight. The White House did not respond to a request for comment. A person familiar with the event confirmed the university put the event together, and was responsible for t-shirts, tickets, fliers, etc.

      “I’m having a physical reaction to the T-shirts,” Amanda Carpenter, a speech writer for Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) tweeted tonight. “I’m tearing up. This feels wrong.”

      (The tweet has since been deleted.)

      Other conservatives on Twitter shared in the sentiment. Some have already speculated the shirts were paid for with taxpayer dollars.

      Michelle Malkin had earlier raised a rukus about the event’s logo on her blog.

      “Isn’t the churning of the instant messaging machine a bit, well, unseemly?” she wrote. “Can’t the Democrat political stage managers give it a break just once?”

      Right-wing media star Tammy Bruce had some of the harshest attacks on the event and the crowd here in Tucson. She likened the event to the 2002 funeral for Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-MN), which conservatives at the time claimed was unfairly turned into a political rally by Wellstone’s supporters.

      “Massacre Rally Theatre is a complete abomination. Absolutely obscene,” Bruce tweeted Wednesday. “Clinton should be happy, no longer will ‘Wellstone’ be the benchmark.”

      Report Post » AzDebi  
    • cheezwhiz
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 2:09am

      click4cheapandeasyweb
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:51am
      OMG, Libs over at hufpo are saying Obama made a miracle and Gabby opened her eyes tonight.

      Wait until they learn she opened her eyes a few days ago.

      ——–
      The spin has started already.
      My local NBC news is now almost esctatic in “ reporting” that
      Nancy Pelosi of SF was in the room with Obama when Gabby miraculously opened her eyes for the first time !!
      They did a 5 min piece on the “ miracle” of his “ healing ”
      So now
      thats their story and they are sticking to it

      Report Post » cheezwhiz  
    • watchmany2k
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 2:15am

      @Jzs
      I find it highly amusing that you progs are SO enthralled with Sarah Palin.
      In answer to your questions, she is a mere citizen not holding any office, and can speak to whom she chooses. You tube is full of video of CURRENT office holders who avoid speaking. There will be more now that their use of this tragedy is a blatant FAIL. Palin’s response to this tragedy and libelous attacks on her, was more timely and presidential than the bozo in chief, it is to laugh that her very existence tweaks you, her continued success must have the effect of raw fear why else would the vitriol continue ?

      I’d love to see her run, if only to rub your nose in it.
      To see her WIN, would be a WIN for the Republic.

      Report Post » watchmany2k  
    • kryptonite
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 2:52am

      click4cheapandeasyweb & cheezwhiz,
      Whoever wrote that story got it backwards. Maybe the guy is a relative of the Mexicano who spoke today. I’ve watched the medical updates, and until Tuesday she was still unable to open her eyes. Keep in mind that the bullet penetrated her face just barely above her left eye, and it apparently fractured the eye socket, so she required surgery in that area. I hope her vision was not affected.

      Obama did admit it was immediately after he and his gang had left. Phew! I have a renewed respect for Gabby. She knew to wait till the circus had left town — I mean, her room.

      Report Post »  
    • Killa From Wasilla
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 3:38am

      Sarah Who?”???????????

      Wow what an amazing speech. Even Daniel Rodriguez, the 20 year old intern spoke beautifully.
      Sarah Palin should of been taking notes.

      BAM……and just like that Sarah Palin’s video means nothing.
      Wait a minute, she does have to answer for her “blood libel” comment.
      Way to go Sarah, open mouth insert foot.

      Report Post »  
    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 3:48am

      Obama still hasn’t opened his eyes

      Report Post » RepubliCorp  
    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 3:51am

      JIZS: Sounds like she took a page out of Obama’s book

      Report Post » RepubliCorp  
    • tifosa
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 6:24am

      GIANT BS ON: “OMG, Libs over at hufpo are saying Obama made a miracle and Gabby opened her eyes tonight.” You are so used to making things up, swallowing whole as if it’s true. I’m not saying all of you, but the 21% of America that’s represented in here is so full of venom it causes blindness. Most of America WANTS MORE CIVILITY!!!! Our nation would be best served to have reasoned debates, about THE FACTS!!

      Report Post » tifosa  
    • tifosa
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 6:28am

      And to have the $arah Palin vid on this thread??!! There is NO COMPARISON! She is defensive/offensive, President Obama is trying to bring the nation together! Is there no shame?!

      Report Post » tifosa  
    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 7:26am

      The sarcasm from most of the posts here is understandable, probably due to the damage this man has and is inflicting upon our country, through his policies. Can’t say I disagree with most of the comments. However, the crowd’s inappropriate yelling and outbursts, set the tenor for the “Memorial”.
      But, since it’s their community which has been effected so terribly, I guess they can react any way they wish.

      Report Post » Stuck_in_CA  
    • moonliterun
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 7:32am

      I‘m suprized he didn’t place his hands on her and heal her

      Report Post »  
    • River0
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 7:37am

      I don’t like being cynical, at all. But having witnessed two-plus years of deceit, crass manipulation, outright theft, mendacity, and self-aggrandizement at the cost of our nation’s vitality, I agree.

      The “powers and principalities” we’re facing have every advantage of media gloss and clever mass persuasion. God sees all, and knows all. If we are on His side, clinging to His robes – so to speak – we won’t be led astray.

      Report Post » River0  
    • Doc_Slammin
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 7:44am

      JSZ: There are many people in Congress that will not talk to their constituency. Look at the town hall meetings that were unattended by members of Congress. Evan Bayh, my own Senator never read me emails and responded with newsletters.Course, he’s…. gone. (smiling)

      Report Post » Doc_Slammin  
    • JKN
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 8:16am

      Blue t-shirts and a new blue slogan, “Together We Thrive”… Was this a memorial service or a pep rally? Blue is the color for Democrats… Didn’t see any red… What was that? Oh yeah… Never let a crisis go to waste…

      Report Post » Jackers  
    • StonyBurk
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 8:32am

      When the camera cut to Obama,as he was being introduced, it seemed to me this is a man who not only expected to hear what was said in the introduction But agreed with the crap about his intellect.
      This seemed affirmed by his repeated comments “She opened her eyes.” Now I don’t know if he knew her personally before she got shot–probably not.But the use of her familiar name “Gabby” and the repetition of “She opened her eyes.” It seemed as if he believed his presence in the room(if he was there when she opened her eyes) As if he believed his presence was what caused that event.We will see what the rhetoric is from the left And what laws will be pushed through to protect the politicians -or if one agrees with Cesar Becaria -easier to shoot them. … What infringements on freedom of speech will occur– will prove if he set the tone.

      Report Post »  
    • BuckOfama
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 8:37am

      If only The Purple Lipped Wonder would open his eyes.

      Report Post »  
    • NapoHill15
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 8:42am

      Do we stop to take pause . . . Do we all wonder if there were others that experienced miracles when Obama arrived?

      Did the morgue empty? Did doctors lay down their instruments because no longer they were necessary . . . ? Or was it that the rest of the patients were all republicans not worthy of saving . . . Why did He only heal one?

      Why isn’t He healing the economy?

      Why isn’t He healing the poverty and the racial divide that He claims economic disparity causes? Did your empty bank accounts become filled over night? Perhpas we should check that they were not emptied and given to others?

      Why is the world still not at peace?

      Why . . . ? Why does He allow the world to go on suffering?

      Perhaps he will answer these questions as we move into 2012 . . . perhaps?

      Report Post »  
    • ksagpilot
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 8:55am

      Right on Burnthills, I was thinking the same thing. I‘m surprised he didn’t lay his hands or her and say “HEAL”. You wold get the impression that she miracously opened her eyes when the Messiah walked into her room.

      Report Post » ksagpilot  
    • KICKILLEGALSOUT
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 8:56am

      After they anointed her head with Bama koolaid and had prayers from the religion of pieces she opened her eyes.

      Report Post » KICKILLEGALSOUT  
    • stop spending
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 9:06am

      He acts like his presence healed her and she is now healed………. What a joke Obama is. And her husband should have been by her side, NOT my Michele’s.

      Report Post »  
    • cranes
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 9:49am

      Love your comment. It is chilling but I think you are right. It was after all at a University setting and who has been brainwashing our youth. I thank God every day that I did not have children and that I don’t have them going through this crazy time in our history. Of course I guess some women were thinking that during our revolution from England and during the second World War. Have a great day and keep thinking straight!

      Report Post »  
    • c10win
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 10:01am

      Article about eyes opening Sunday scrubbed. So O could claim miracle??? But the wonders of the internet! No wonder He wants to regulate it…

      http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:bkjADo9S7qcJ:sonoranchronicle.com/2011/01/09/giffords-survives-the-night-can-open-eyes/+giffords+survives+the+night,+can+open+eyes&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

      Report Post »  
    • HippoNips
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 10:44am

      She reportedly first opened her eyes on the 9th.
      She was in an INDUCED coma , not one from the damage of the bullet but as a precaution for cranial swelling

      Report Post »  
    • badbarber54
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 11:36am

      I am glad someone else recognized his perfect Musolini pose. I said that early on in his reign. Chin out chest pumped up. All he needs is a funny hat with a tassle and a snappy uniform with lots of ribbons. Mr. Obama is at best a fraud, at worse a hater of america.

      Report Post » badbarber54  
    • Dave In Arizona
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 11:40am

      @AzDebi
      The Left will never let the truth about Obama be known

      Report Post » Dave In Arizona  
    • psst
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 1:10pm

      @Cheeze
      Nancy Pelosi of SF was in the room with Obama when Gabby miraculously opened her eyes for the first time !!
      They did a 5 min piece on the “ miracle” of his “ healing ”
      So now
      thats their story and they are sticking to it

      Um. It’s a good thing the one was in the room.
      Otherwise, Gabby would be sitting in for Ray Charles,Jose Feliciano or Stevie Wonder on later gigs.
      Sorry, I forgot about Ronnie Milsap
      Talk about creating more opportunities for jobs? The one blew it.

      Report Post »  
    • jzs
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 2:19pm

      watchmany2k – Govenor Christie just gave Palin the same advice, although you won’t read that here:

      http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/13/christie-says-palin-needs-to-let-loose/#more-142895

      Report Post » jzs  
    • VerySeniorCitizen
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 2:39pm

      KRYPONITE, I‘m wondering why a religion which you don’t understand bothers you so much?

      I would like a direct answer to a couple of questions:-

      1. If Adam and Eve were the FIRST human beings on earth then where did Seth and Cain acquire their wives – WITHOUT them fornicating with their own mother?

      2. If Noah only took two of each animal and only his immediate family – so who reproduced with whom?

      Would the word ‘incest’ come to mind??

      Don’t criticize other beliefs until you have all the answers about your own!

      Report Post »  
    • RepairmanJack
      Posted on January 13, 2011 at 4:38pm

      Wow…that’s similar to what I told my husband.

      I have a really hard time listening to Obama. He’s too loud, preachy, and phony for my taste.

      At one point during his speech, I walked past the room where the radio was on and could hear the loud ranting and raving coming from it.

      I didn’t even know what he was saying, but I told my husband that it sounded like something from the Hitler/Stalin/Mussolini speeches!

      Report Post » RepairmanJack  
    • realindependent
      Posted on January 14, 2011 at 6:07am

      NOTHINGBUTTHETRUTH,

      you sir are a liar. The judge was going to see gabby too thank her for securing more funds for his office to handle the overload of illegal immigrants. They were good friends

      Report Post » realindependent  
1 2 3 ... 5

Sign In To Post Comments! Sign In

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Glenn Beck Radio

Listen to Glenn Beck 24/7 Listen Now
Restoring Love