Republican Mike Pence Apologizes for Comparing Obamacare Ruling to 9/11 Attacks
- Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:19pm by
Mytheos Holt
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Congressman Mike Pence, former Presidential prospect and current Republican candidate for the Governorship of Indiana, apparently had a bit of trouble expressing his disappointment with the Obamacare Supreme Court ruling yesterday in a constructive fashion. While it’s not clear what exactly Pence said, what is known is that he apparently compared the Obamacare ruling to the attacks on the United States on 9/11. Whatever our sympathies with Pence, that’s not exactly the best approach for any issue.
Mike Pence
But to Pence’s credit, unlike so many other politicians who say the wrong thing and then hem and haw defensively over their comments before issuing non-apologies, Pence has issued his apology a day after his comments without so much as missing a beat. The New York Daily News reports:
Judging by aggressive questioning from conservative justices when the case was argued in March, Republicans had been eagerly expecting what they assumed would be a decision that struck down Obama’s signature domestic accomplishment. Instead, they got a verdict upholding the entire plan, with one change, that was decided 5-4 by the vote of conservative Chief Justice John Roberts. The decision infuriated many on the right.
It was not clear exactly what Pence said in comparing the legal decision with the terror attacks, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives.
Once word of his comment was leaked to the press, Pence quickly apologized.
“My remarks at the Republican Conference following the Supreme Court decision were thoughtless,” he said in a statement. “I certainly did not intend to minimize any tragedy our nation has faced, and I apologize.”
Apparently, Pence internalized Glenn Beck’s monologue about taking responsibility almost completely. His opponent John Gregg, of course, is doing his best to make hay out of the issue. He is calling on Pence to apologize directly to the families of firefighters, first responders and the families of those who lost their lives.
John Gregg
Somehow, we doubt Pence would have a problem making such an apology, if the people in question were upset enough to let him know they wanted one. However, in the absence of such a desire, we think his opponent is probably trying to spin this for the sake of his own election.
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Comments (73)
bigbear_awake
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:48pmso what makes anyone think bho will leave our White House????
Report Post »Simple-James
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 11:06pmWhy does this guy need to apologize. Does anyone remember the official report from the 9/11 committee assigned to investigate? They failed to report any findings on how/why those buildings fell or multiple other questions. This is VERY similar in that the government is again doing what they want and sweeping all details under the rug for a higher agenda.
Report Post »This “Act” needs to be voted on through the house if it wishes to be a taxation act, period. Checks and balances people, they were created for a reason. Someone needs to be held accountable!
Patrick Henry II
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 12:32amI believe that this is just as bad news as 911. It is probably similar in national news, in an oppisite way, as the Kansas Nebraska act or Kansas entering the union as a free state. Kansas entering free was a promotion of liberty; Obama care is the promotion of tyranny. However both will likely insue the same effect; brother fighting brother and a civil war.
Report Post »Yes, Obama care is probably worse than 911. Time will only tell.
historyguy48
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 6:37amCommunist leaders had traditionally listened to the voice of the people. Is it Joesph Stalins fault that the people kept electing him from 1928 until he passed away in 1953 with margins in excess of 95% of the vote? No, it isn’t.
Report Post »That other popular father figure, Chairman Mao, was also beloved by his people and always won with huge victories, bordering on 100%. Is that his fault, no!
Pol Pot, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Tito, all were simply beloved by their peoples! Once again, is that their fault, no!
So don’t bring the moving van for Barry quite yet! I’m totaly certain that he will have to “postpone” the elections because of the monetary crises sweeping the world! Of course there is precident for this, Lincoln postponed the 1864 election because of the war, Jackson postponed the 1828 election because of the frontier wars, and Becks hero, Washington, postponed the 1792 election because he had a hangnail! And let’s not forget Barrys hero FDR. He postponed the 1944 election, after doing the same thing two previous times in 1936 and 1940 because of the crises!
Oh, the above didn’t happen, don’t worry, by the time the Progressives (Communists) get finished correcting American history this, along with far more, will have happened!
Did you know that Republicans really did eat babies? Grant was accused of this!
SocialistSlayer
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 10:15amReally why are Republicans such wimps? This guy had a moment where he spoke the truth and then the coward in him buckled. What a wimp you are Mike Pence! You must Indiana very proud to have a sissy like you representing them!
Report Post »DisgruntledInClinton
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 1:32pmObamaTax is an assault on our country, just as 9/11 was. He’s right.
Report Post »Randyco02
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 1:38pm@ Historyguy, despite your screenname, you seem to be pretty ignorant of history. No presidential election has ever been postponed in the US. Additionally, I think you must be seriously ill to believe that Obama will try to postpone the election
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 6:36pmWeren’t the 911 attacks done by Muslims also?
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:46pmThis is what sets good people apart from bad. Mike Pence was angry like most of us were over the ruling. He made a statement that reflected how he was feeling at the time and later realized it was over the top. He apologized (funny, I had to do that a couple of times yesterday) and acknowledged his wrong.
Mike Pence appears to be a solid man.
Report Post »kalli
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:40pmI don’t know what Pence said, but I can see how a comparison can be made. Not to take away anything from the horrible day of 9/11, but if the evil empire remains in the WH, this abomination of healthcare will cause an incomparable loss of lives (not just abortions); and in lieu of fallen buildings, this nation will not be able to sustain itself and will fall.
Report Post »ricckky
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:32pm3,000 dead is nothing compared to how many will be murdered by the death panels of obama care. God forgive me if I sound shallow about our wonderful citizens that were massacred by the terrorists that the new commies in charge won’t allow us to call them!!!! We have a new fight on our hands and it is the terrorists of the left. God works in mysterious ways and will be there in the final and most important fight of all !!!!!! The elimination of the abomination devil obama. He will be sent to hell and burn for eternity!!!!!! The devil has risen his head for the last time!!!!!!!! I smell his stink from Washington!!!
Report Post »3monkeysmomma
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:29pmYeah, Mike, Obamacare has killed 3,000 people……..yet.
Report Post »beckyspatflaveredstew
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:25pmIf you look up and see the sky, and say, its blue, why apologize?
Report Post »RealMerican
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:24pmHow DaRe thE mOnkey in the WhITE hoUse take awaY OUR FREEDOM WiTh this SociaLIst law. ThIS BABy KILLer must be impeaCHED. nEXT Thing you KNOW he’LL TAKE aWay our guns!!! We musT repeal thIS laW, AND THEN REPEAL MEDICARE, AND SOCIAL SECURITY. WE have to Purge Merica of SociIALISM AND EVIL!!! ONLY A Muslim, could be as evil as OBUMMEr, If this doesn’t happen, I’ll move to CANADA!!!!!
Report Post »socialism.rocks
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 3:37amup yours you are not a real america us puritans are going to put you false dominionists christians in hell
you can just leave america before we start wearing the yellow sash again
Report Post »John 1776
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:23pmI actually think Obama was hoping the mandate would be struck down. Without it, the private insurance companies would go belly-up, and the government could then come in and save the day with single payer.
And yes, Obamacare will make that 3000 number look very, very small.
Report Post »BobtheMoron
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:23pmThis will ultimately be worse for America than 911.
Report Post »Winedude
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:19pmAll you wacked out, crazzzzzzy right wingers are nasty, bitter, unhappy people. You talk your phony patriotism, personal responsibility garbage talk, but in reality, every moment of your waking hours is spent blaming everyone but yourselves for their miserable state of mind. Hypocrisy is so rampant with you people that your yourselves forget where you stand on any given issue. One week Justice Roberts is your poster boy for conservativism, then the next day you’re viciously attacking him using personal smears. Oh, and you do it all in the name of Jesus. The Savage’s, Limbaugh’s, Hannity’s, and Levin’s of this country are pathetic human beings and some of the most dangerous players in our society. Their recent reactions to Justice Roberts opinion further exemplifies my points.
Report Post »MBA
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:22pmI think you pretty much described your liberal selves. Conservatives are just trying to save you idiots from yourselves. Money doesn’t grow on trees–and rich people won’t be rich for long having to give “free” everything to lazy masses. So what do you parasites do then?
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:23pmSince you have posted the exact SAME words for 3 different articles…..TROLL on ? Maybe Troll less would be best….
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:28pmWinedude? What a masculine screen name!
Report Post »therealconservative
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:15pmMike Pence was correct in apologizing. To compare the murder of 3000 Americans to ANY ruling, even this stab in the back ruling, is wrong. If Obamacare had been struck down the libs would use it same analogy. Pence knows this thats why he apologized, he knew that he had said what the enemy would say.
Report Post »smartgirl
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:12pmWell, Mike Pence wasn’t exactly wrong. On 9/11 they took down the Twin Towers and 3000K people lost their lives. I think we’ll find that the effects of Obamacare will be far reaching and will result in the loss of many more lives as rationing becomes an everyday reality for over 300 million Americans. That said, I think a good general rule, is NEVER apologize. It just gives the media another chance to hit you. Mike Pence loves his country and “love is never having to say you’re sorry.”
Report Post »KeystoneState
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:02pmYou’d think he know better than to apologize knowing full well that the squirmy Connie left would jump him like the coward thugs they are. And besides, an attack on our constitution like what just happened is no less serious than what happened on 9/11, so why apologize in the first place? So, Mike “Piss” Pence, no longer gets my support! We need Men and Women to beat back the Commies, not crying little boys and girls!
Report Post »JediTDM
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:28pmBeing an Indiana resident, I forgive Mr. Pence for this. He is a man of principal. Big deal if he lost your support, do you even live in this state?
Report Post »South Philly Boy
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:57pmDemonCrats DON”T Apologize for Anything they DO
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:14pmNo. They accuse their accusers. Look at what the DOJ pulled today. Our Far Left Democrats are ABOVE the law. And, hopefully, come November, will be OUT of the White House. NoBama 2012. No Democrats 2012.
Report Post »salvawhoray
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:52pmlets see 3,000 dead compared to 3 hundred million enslaved for life.
Report Post »SFsuper49er
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:48pmThere ya go… Just do like the liberals do. Say it… Make your point… Then apologize ! No harm done…
Report Post »neckcarjim
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:48pmNothing to apologize for America will always survive a terrorist attack from the outside but when its a attack on the constitution America might not survive.
Report Post »donh2
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:00pmI agree…Judas Robert’s ruling has the potential to inflict FAR greater damage….There is a story in the UK press that over 130,000 elderly are put down like pets in an animal shelter because of socialized medicine. Over time this ruling may put to death more elderly Americans in “ mercy killing ” than died in the gas chambers of Europe. This one man will surpass the evil of Hitler for his sworn membership to the New World Order cult of DEATH.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:21pmDON: Simple solution : NoBama 2012 . No Democrats 2012. Period.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:41pmWhy apologize. It is as devasting as 9/11 only it involves all of America, not just the Twin Towers. It will end up killing people with the Death Panel of non-doctors making health care decisions, and they will surely deny care to the very eldery. So much for the wisdom and value of our elderly. They deserve to be revered.
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:33pmget lost pence,,you said it ,,own it,,,,when was the last time you heard any of those twisted sick progressives apologize for anything…….we need people who say what they mean and mean what they say..period……….rhinos play by progressive rules…pelosi is thier leader
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:33pmThe comparison is valid and appropriate.
The muslim attacks of 9/11 and obamacare were both perpetrated by sworn enemies of the United States – both were specifically designed/planned to damage America and kill Americans – both have changed America forever and both have strengthened patriotic Americans’ resolve to rescue our nation from those that wish us harm.
If we are to survive as a nation, obama must be removed from power.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:49pmYes, they are both “wake up calls” to what a “disaster” our country has become, how much we have been negligent, ignorant, apathetic in areas we need to be diligent, conscientious – just in case you hadn’t gotten the message yet.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:32pmWhy apologize? You can act like a man and quit being a *****.Since both 9/11 and this so called health care law are designed to destroy our republic I don’t see the need to apologize.
Report Post »donh2
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 9:05pmI listen to Mr Beck’s morning radio show and was eager to hear the ruling break…but then I thought….This is the man who was live on the air as the Twin Towers were struck….I turned the radio off and went to the Supreme Court live blog to discover my proclaimation of SLAVERY…. My efforts to avoid a repeat of 9/11 tragedy FAILED. …..THANK YOU EL FASCISTO PRESIDENTE BUSH AND YOUR SATANIC SKULL AND BONES SOCIETY….You gave me 9/11 and Judas Roberts !
Report Post »FuzzyLiberty
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:27pmYou forgot a candidate in the story above. Libertarian Rupert Boneham is also seeking the Gubernatorial nod in this fall’s election. http://rupertforgovernor.com/
Report Post »Daveed
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:26pmDon’t apologize ever again. I would assume he meant that this is a direct assault on the American Citiznry since 911, it will affect millions and millions of lives and rather than a quick death, it will be a long torturous death by degrees, by the most anti-American prejudice President who got the job by deceit and default.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:24pmNo… ObamaCare will kill more people than 9/11… just as in Nazi Germany!
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:29pmExactly what I was thinking!!!
Report Post »rickc34
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:32pmyeah lets compare it to d-day or pearl harbor combined or what the death camps did to the Jews. Obama and Hitler cut from the same cloth.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:33pmBingo!
Report Post »LameLiberals
Posted on June 29, 2012 at 8:24pmI am SO TIRED of Republicans who apologize when they get out of hand but the DEMOCRATS RARELY DO.
GROW A SET – REPUBLICANS. Stop acting like Boy Scouts and playing by the rules because you are up against MARXIST who lie/cheat/fraud/twist/turn EVERY law and EVERY situation to achieve their goal.
Pense should IGNORE the left (like the left ignores the right) and tell that testosterone challenged Boehnor to SHOVE IT if they clamor that he apologize.
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