Reporter Booed for Asking Bachmann if as President She Would Be ‘Submissive’ to Her Husband
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Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. stands with her husband Marcus at the end of the Iowa GOP/Fox News Debate at the CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AMES, Iowa (AP) — The Bible tells wives to be submissive to their husbands. If she were president, would that apply to Michele Bachmann?
In Thursday’s Republican debate in Iowa, the Minnesota congresswoman was asked if she would be submissive to her husband.
Bachmann, the only woman in the Republican presidential field, says she interprets “submission” to mean “respect.”
She said she respects her husband, calling him a “wonderful, godly man and a great father.” And she says he respects and loves her, too.
The question by conservative columnist Byron York drew boos from the audience.



















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Jaycen
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:18amThey actually described the columnist as Conservative?
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:36amI wonder why Chris didn’t ask Ron Paul why he is such a big hit with Anarchists?
http://www.AllenWestforPresident.us
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:37amIt was when this question was asked that I lost interest. There were so many stupid and gotcha questions. I appreciated when Newt pointed that out the first time. But this one sent me over the edge.
Report Post »Wabbitseason
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:45amUnfortunately, while being respectful is a part of submission, these two words dont have the same meaning in the Bible. I‘m all for women’s suffrage, working women, etc., there are definite differences between the roles of men and women. Women- submit to your husband as unto the Lord (something women don’t find easy doing); Men- love your wives as Christ loved the church (something men have a difficult time with).
Men and women are both equal because they were both made in God’s image. That’s it.
Whatever anyone is doing in this society, the Bible is clear that the man will stand before God and answer for the sins of his family. I think if men realized this, they would be crapping their pants trying to figure out how to be better leaders for their families.
Additionally, the Bible states that a man who doesn’t provide for his family is worse than an unbeliever before God.
No mater your religion, this is important since Bachmann is so vocal about her Protestant Christian views. As for me, SHE’S WAY BETTER THAN OBLAHMA!
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:54am1Timothy 2
“…11 A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. 12But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. 14And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. 15But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint. ”
Be a real conservative woman. Withdrawal. She voted to extend the Patriot Act and so did West.
Orion the truth hunter
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:54amThe problem is that the question uses a verse without context to set up a “gotcha” moment. The next verses are just as important (King James Version) and when taken together show that the meaning of the verse is not what was implied by the question.
Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
The we respect each other explanation is reasonably in line with the verses taken as a whole.
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:58amdisgusting!
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:05amShe should have replied that she would considered the question about being submissive if they‘d explain whether Bill was submissive to Hillary after she threw plates and lamps at him’
Report Post »passenger
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:18amBecause the true ideas of libertarianism and anarchy, at least in the popular consciousness, have been usurped by a bunch of masked, thuggish looters.
True Anarchists are very libertarian, and vice versa, and very much in kind with the founding fathers.
True anarchists/libertarians believe that all things being equal, as long as one does no harm to another, no outside power (government) should have the right to control a free persons actions. That means allowing a person to choose their own path and then allowing them to either benefit or suffer from the consequences of that decision. And furthermore, an outside power (government) should not intercede to alter those results – especially at the expense of another.
It seems that Ron Paul is in agreement with that creed.
Therefore, Ron Paul is very appealing to true libertarians and anarchists.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:27amYou people are acting like any question that doesn’t allow the candidate to sit up there and blame Obama or spew out talking points is some kind of “gotcha” question.
GOTCHA! I quoted you and asked you about your quote. GOTCHA!
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:17am@BIBLE QUOTING SCIENCE FEARING CONSERVATIVE AMERICAN
I can’t stop laughing at your name. You have probably been in this forum for quite some time but I have never noticed.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:20amSeriously though, my question would have been:
Why did you vote for the Unconstitutional Patriot Act if you are all about principle?
Her Response: Herpa Lerpa Derp.
My response: No thanks, Ill go vote for Thomas Jefferson.
Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:12am@LibertariansUnite,
Massive Lulz for the comment…..yes, anyone who voted to extend the “Partriot” Act is EXTREMELY derpppppppp!
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:21amThe reporter asked her about her OWN WORDS. It appears fair game. Reminds me of the Tina Fey/Palin routine “…hope that tonight the lamestream media won’t twist my words by repeating them verbatim.”
Report Post »phil1765
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:22amBible Quotin‘ Science Fearin’ Conservative American
Report Post »Ok Ok, we get it already, you love you some Obama and anyone that blames him for anything is blasphemous as far as you are concerned. Do you have any of your OWN views on anything or do you just spout talking points at others?
LIBSALWAYSLIE
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:47amwhat a complete waste of a question, and the time it took to ask.
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:24amI’d have to say that all of the “reporters” who participated in the debate asked stupid questions. That being said the candidates did a good job of answering and staying on point. Gingrich won (IMHBLO) and Bachmann came in a close second.
Report Post »stormcrow53
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 7:23am@passenger: I agree. Those who have usurped the name anarchist are actually either marxists, fascists or mere brigands. The question is whether the ideals of anarchism can ever be obtained in our imperfect world. and if not, then how much outside intrusion is required and under what authority to reasonably facilitate the interaction of individual rights and stability within society. Anarchists and Libertarians believe no intrusion or the absolute minimum is warranted. Unfortunately, in my opinion, such a course of action inevitably leads to chaos, absolutism and tyranny. There must be structure and within that structure balance. That, I believe, is the essense of the experiment we have inherited.
Report Post »Sheepdog911
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:30am“Unconstitutional PATRIOT Act”? Have you ever read the thing, or just listened to the press? I have, and it is about following criminal acticity and taking criminal money from criminals. The things “privacy advocates” are hyped up over have nothing to do with the law. Unless you’re worried that someone might, after a finding of Probable Cause” that you are involved in terroristic criminal activities, learn that you are into reading “Nancy Drew” and “My Two Daddies”, who cares? It has nothing to do with idiot local police harrassing “Open Carry” advocates, Jay Walking or spanking your child for acting out. With the exception of idiots in the PC Police, law enforcement has no time to look at innocent people.
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:34amRon Paul got like no air time and he still won the debate.
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:48amIf a chrisitan can interpret the word submissive to mean respect then a muslim can do like wise.
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:17amSimple definition by studying the Bible. “The husband is to dedicate himself to his wife and do good for her; and, by submitting to him, she is to allow her husband to do good for her”.
Sheesh, study the Bible first before posting what you think…
Report Post »paulietoo
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:31amByron York is a conservative. Why was this question booed? Seems like a very fair question based on her biblical stance.
Report Post »paulietoo
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:40amWhat is the problem with that question?
Report Post »338_LM
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:57am@ PAULIETOO – I second that. What’s the problem with the question? As a God-fearing Libertarian who’s considering a vote for Mrs. Bachmann, I must admit that it’s very thought-provoking. It sure as heck has me wondering who I’d actually be voting for. My ex mother-in-law was “submissive to her husband” and she suffered through all sorts of BS from her spouse, “to please God”. I understand that the question may be tough to answer, but that’s what makes it a good question. The comments here that condemn the question do NOT offer any answers to it. Many of you are sounding like a bunch of mindless Libs. Just sayin’…
Report Post »freeus
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 10:39amWallace continued to show his incompetence in the debate last night. How long will Chris get a pass. Men do not get questions similar to the ones he asks Bachmann. Wallace has “female problems”.
Report Post »cosette
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:18am@ Tifosa OH! You mean kinda’ like the time that brave reporter asked the Mullah- In-Chief ” Mr. President, Why are you requesting a hike in the debt limit after, when you were in the senate, you said of President Bushs’ request for the same, he was showing a “lack of leadership” ? Yeah we ALL remember that1 NOT You see he’s exempt from everything the media demands of conservatives. Even proof of citizenship!
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:41amUnfortunately, may people don’t understand the nuance in the languages of antiquity. Bryon York, clearly doesn’t have a grasp of this important aspect of biblical language and so “submissive” to him likely takes on some kind of “S&M” conotation whereby Bachmann kneels and bows her head to her husband and serves his every command. Bachmann educated him beautifully.
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:49amThe whole embarrassing spectacle on Fox was a pathetic!
Report Post »IntrepidSI
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:05pmHey Folks, can we now call those who WANT Barrack Re-elected “The Hemlock Party”? It seems fitting.
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 3:07pmI honestly think the people at Fox and some Republicans are out to sabotage any hope of a Republican win in 2012 ….
Report Post »if this debacle this outrageous display by Fox last night doesn’t send the Independents running for the hills nothing will
Anarchy_in_the_USA
Posted on August 14, 2011 at 9:15am……kinda like Barry is to the thunder thighs Moochelle.
Report Post »DallyWama
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:17amWTF is a conservative asking this obviously liberal question for. Conservative women aren’t insecure so this question is irrelevant to them.
Report Post »TEA4Me
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:40amActually Charles116, I thought her answer was great. In other words, she “took it” just fine – and with grace.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:56amIt was a reference to her own quote when she ran for the House “The Lord says be submissive. Wives, you are to be submissive to your husbands.” – Michele Bachmann, October 2006. Fair game.
Report Post »Fiona333
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:15amActually, this is a legitimate question – especially given that it was Rep. Bachmann herself who affirmed the need for this submission. It is no different than people‘s legitimate concern in the sixties of Kennedy’s potential submission to the Pope – while President, if elected.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:44amNah. It was God who affirmed this need for submission . Don’t like it? Take it up with him.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:01amReligion has no place in government or politics.
Report Post »She can dish it out but she can’t take it.
Mil Mom
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:16am@fiona333
Report Post »re : …It is no different than people‘s legitimate concern in the sixties of Kennedy’s potential submission to the Pope – while President, if elected.
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This country’s electorate lost the right to be concerned about this when Hillary said on national tv, “if you get him, you get me!“ and ”they won the office, after which she kicked the vp out of his WH office. Everyone knew Hillary made the truly important decisions, and everyone knew after impeachment what Bill was elected for. Michelle and Marcus, aren’t the kind at least, that you’d need to have the WH “sanitiized” after they leave!
I still bet that while he was ducking china and lamps, Bill‘s submission to Hillary was more of an issue than it would be if the Bachmann’s are in the WH!
fb274
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:27amThe question was asked more than likely because this is the subject of a 2006 video of Bachmann. She stated she had no desire to go to law school but her husband wanted her to; the religion she subscribes to makes reference to the wife to submit to the husbands wishes and desires. She also said she had no desire to get into politics but was pushed into politics by her husband after once again reminding herself that the wife should be submissive to the husband. So, did Marcus make her throw her hat in the ring for the presidential suite, perhaps even tho she had no desire to do so?
Report Post »Fiona333
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:04amFor MIMI24…Dear Sir, you missed my point entirely.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:14amBachmann gave a very good answer. Out of the runners for POTUS, She is MY # 1 and Cain is Next. The rest can go crawl in a hole.
Report Post »fizzgig
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:34amThat makes two of us. I thought the question was a “gotcha” of the very first order. Wonder who paid him to ask it?
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:38amReally? Cain?
The guy has NO DETAILS. It’s all a bunch of vague rhetoric. Sorry but we didn‘t need any on the job training with Obama and we sure don’t need another new guy who has to learn the hard way how to do it. Sorry, pizza man. You’re not quite there yet. Not enough substance. Plus, Godfather’s tastes like garbage. If you had been working on the right problem then maybe the product you were selling would have tasted better and you could have grown the brand. You didn’t. It shrank under you.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:35amIt surprised me that a legitimate reporter like Byron York would ask such a question. Seemed so unlike him. Perhaps it was one the the “gotcha” questions, like Chris Wallace pulled on Newt.
Report Post »Michelle answered perfectly. According to the bible, submission means respect for one another, which I think shows when Michelle & her husband are together. Being a strong woman doesn’t mean she disrespects her husband and family.
Mike777
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:14amthat’s BS
Report Post »Buldogg
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:13amYep, surprised to see some of these hack type questions tonight. York’s was a bad one but I guess these candidates need to be ready for anything.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:26amGiven Bachmann’s prior statements on the role of wives according to her interpetation of the bible this question is more than legitamite. Bachmann has state that according to the bible a wife is suppose to be submissive to her husband, that is an issue when the wife is running for president.
Report Post »Dakota Hawk
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:12ambetter questions to ask then that!? Byron is much smarter than the question he is asking shows. I don’t get… why. It was a garbage question.
Report Post »ILUVJESUS
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:17amAh!!!!!!!!!! What a low blow, trying to use Christiam doctrine against her! Her judgements in office representing the people are not under the thumb of her husband or anyone else! Amen!
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:18amThat question about submission might of been tough but not out of line!
Report Post »Michele answered “ it means to respect” Wrong it means….Willingness to yield or surrender to someone. ! She should of said “in my marriage and personal matters, NOT IN MY OATH TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITION ! “
svan71
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:10amI never heard Hilarys response…
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:03amHillary never claimed she was submissive.
Report Post »LMW
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:08amI think it was a fair question as any married president has a spouse that has a big influence over them. Look at Obama and his wife. She issues orders as if she was president. Hillery was the same way so would she act as she sees fit or what her husband says? It was not a mean question as I agree it was asked so she could have the chance to show she is a women with a mind of her own and as President she would make the decisions needed. She failed to take advantage of it and so she loses my vote.
Report Post »Ron_WA
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:08amWTF? Submissive? Anyone in a good marriage knows it’s a team effort but we keep out of the others job other than to be a sounding board.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:08amIf Islamofanaticdominateyoutodeath law is ever implemented in this country you nay sayers will be wishing for the type of submission Christians talk about.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:04amAnd that will happen how?
Report Post »Blah blah blah
Mil Mom
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:22am@charles116
Report Post »Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:04am
And that will happen how?
Blah blah blah
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The exact attitude everyone in America had when the Islamists kept declaring “Jihad” on America for 10 yrs. How did 9/11 happen? AFTER ALL, THEY WEREN’T EVEN A COUNTRY WITH AN ARMY, JUST A WORLD-WIDE GROUP OF RELIGIOUS FANATICS FROM THE STONE AGES!! REMEMBER?
calebgs83
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:08amThat is the type of question I expect out of MSNBC. The panelist was booed and deservedly so.
Report Post »flagbearer
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:14amAbsolutely! And as much as I dislike Michelle Obama, I would think the same of the media if they asked Barrack Obama if Michelle hen-pecked him.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:10amYo Flagbearer.
Report Post »SHE brought the submissive stuff up.
spreadcommonsensenot pc
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:06amI would have thrown a t-u-r-d at this belligerant clown
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:07amYou are correct.
Report Post »Bachmann was disgraceful.
HumbleMan
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:48amOh aren’t you so clever. So I suppose the point is someone guided by Christian principles is unfit for the Presidency.
Maybe Barack and Hillary who are guided by Saul Alinsky’s “rules for radicals” should be asked; “do you really believe any means are justified to achieve your end?”.
You see, the liberal progressive can lie and deceive so easily because the truth doesn’t matter. Worse, they demonize anyone with character, because truth and honor cannot be perverted by their liberal ideology. Michele is not going to bend her principles to cooperate with the likes of these destroyers and haters.
Report Post »gigi56
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:04amReally ??? SHOCKED at such a chauvinistic question! SHAME IN YOU BRETT….boo!
Report Post »Tinfoilhat
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:07amIt was Byron.
Report Post »plugthedamnhole
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:12amI don’t think Brett asked that question…..listen again…….”Michele says, Thank you for that, Byron”
Report Post »bjmooring
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:24amI love how people forget to read or state the line right after that: Colossians 3:19–Husbands, love your wives and don’t become bitter against them. Funny how that next line gets so easily skipped. People need to remember that and use that when placed with the ‘submissive’ line.
Report Post »gigi56
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:39amoops…. meant to say Byron. STILL Shameful
Report Post »Jack2011
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:04amObama is submissive to HIS WIFE and no one ever asked him that question.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:05amDo tell.
Report Post »Link please.
vic138
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 8:01amHe has said several times moochelle runs the house.
Report Post »Jack2011
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:03amIncredible that in this day someone would even ASK that question.
Even the right wants to demean a strong conservative woman
Report Post »plugthedamnhole
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:02amWhat kind of question is that?
Obama is submissive to Michele and no one asks him about that.
Get a life. That is the most unprofessional question. Uncalled for.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:04amChris learned his craft from his father Mike Wallace ! Ask the tough questions & get them off their
Report Post »talking pionts. That question about submission might of been tough but not out of line!
Michele answered “ it means to respect” Wrong it means….Willingness to yield or surrender to someone. ! She should of said “in my marriage and personal matters, NOT IN MY OATH TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITION ! “
Ironbalut
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:01amDid Byron Dork ask that question? Oh, I’m sorry, I meant to say York.
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:59pmSo….where is her response? COME ON (Mr. Panochi)
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:08amThe fact that one never came escapes most of the poster here.
Report Post »megansmom
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:57pmOk we need a really sexist question we should ask all men: how do you plan to support your if you don’t win? I’m at a lost to think on that one.
Report Post »April
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:56pmThis question was awful, couldn’t believe it was asked. Michelle Bachman handled it very, very well.
Report Post »DarkFire
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:54pmi do believe it says love, honor and OBEY! need i say more! she will not be get the nomination with sarah looming!
Report Post »fizzgig
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:35amIf Palin were running, she’d have been there tonight.
Report Post »tarkus
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:54pmI could be wrong, but I thought it was given to help Bachmann out. Her response was perfect for it and it was a pretty easy question for her to answer.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:15amI wish that I could agree with you. I think it was meant to run her out of the race. It was a clearly Chritian and gender bashing question. Do you think they would have dared to ask this question of any of the men running for POTUS?
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:23amSorry. Meant to say Christian.
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:30am@Mimi24
Report Post »Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:15am
I wish that I could agree with you. I think it was meant to run her out of the race. It was a clearly Chritian and gender bashing question. Do you think they would have dared to ask this question of any of the men running for POTUS?
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And no one asked ‘the one’ when he was running, if his “Love of the Koran” would effect his ability to prosecute the “War on Terror” ? NOW THERE’S A GOTTCHA THAT WAS TRULY NEEDED!!
NotFooled
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:53pmWhat a liberal sexist question!!
Report Post »TheCenturion
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:51pmWhat a GARBAGE question.
Is her husband running for president?
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:40amExactly. If they dared to ask Hillary or Nancy that question they would have nosebleeds and rightly so. Shame on this panel that was an unfair question. In any marriage of any substance a husband or wife will seek the counsel of their partner. Maybe some would not let their spouse go so far as to dictate what a huge corporation such as McDonalds could serve though.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:00amSHE said she’s submissive to him as the man.
Her own words bit her in the butt.
I want MY President to listen to his advisors, the cabinet,
congress and the senate,
not some silly queen.