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House Speaker Boehner Responds to Nation
- Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:17pm by
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Comments (124)
ACgirl
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:46pmI have been trying to contact the White House. They keep stating the e-mail, web page, etc. is under mechanical dificulties. In other words, they refuse to accept the numerous e-mails they are recieving. Go figure. I guess this is the new way to refuse telemarking calls? Or complaints?
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:55pmDon’t worry, they got your number on caller ID.
Report Post »bu11Dawg
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:56pmI got an email into him no problem. Told him how much I’m enjoying this class warfare BS. I’m currently trying to email Boehner, and I’m getting a “server busy”. We need to show the Speaker our support. If he doesn’t feel our presence, he’ll cave in to Lord O.
Report Post »PatriotNJ
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:58pmNo worries. I got through… You can fool some of the people all of the time. You can fool all of the people some of the time. You cannot fool all of the people all of the time. Get your resume updated and hope there’s a job for you in 2013.
Tonight’s speech finished your re-election campaign. Thank God. Class warfare wins in your little socialist world, but not in AMERICA!
Mr President. I knew President Reagan. Sir, you are no Ronald Reagan!
BibleGunClinger
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:02pmMr. President…….YOU LIE !
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:17pmWhat we ought to do is flood the post office with letters, day in and day out for weeks..
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:18pmRep. John Boehner (R,OH-8)
House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202/225/6205
202/225/0704 FAX
I will be calling, emailing, phoning and mailing my support for Mr. Boehner, and that he doesn’t back down …I pray that alot of other Americans would do the same. God Bless America.
Report Post »Valerius Poplicola
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:19pmDeluge them with paper, hand-written letters. They‘ll never know what hit em’.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:21pmBohner FINALLY displayed some BALLS! after the liar & chief finished his platitudes.
Report Post »I think I will pay his Westchester , Ohio office a visit tomorrow.
abbygirl1994
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:21pmFunny how God was not in his vocabulary for over two years and now he uses His name.. Fellow Christians, don’t be fooled by his charm.. he is a wolf in sheeps clothing!
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:24pmI just emailed the potus via contact the white house, on line. That delusional little dimwit needs to hear from ALL of America that it is We The American People who are telling congress: ZERO COMPROMISE!
If BHO wants compromise – it is BHO who needs to compromise. The potus and the potus only is who is out of step with the Whole United States Of America.
He thought he was “shellacked” before — BHO’s in such a delusional bubble, in 2012 he won’t know what hit him. In 2012 The RockWall of ‘”Don’t Tread On Me,” No Compromise, American Integrity Will Come Crashing Down On Him. BHO gets to go down in American History as the train wreck America kicked to the curb.
Report Post »Concern4Constitution
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:36pm@Falcon: I’m posting this on fb immediately!! Thanks for the chuckle!
Report Post »welloddyfriggindah
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:51pmI got thru an email on wh.gov right after Boehners response. Keep trying…
Report Post »my-millions
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 7:32pmGoddamm right! After Osama bin Barak’s lies I was so disgusted, I could barely finish my cheeseburgers, BUT you know what? speaker ***** did a dam near impekable speach!! Salute to a true American because I and my fellow businessmen here are fed up (no pun) with all these taxes and all this talk about fair share… what gets me is that all the taxes and other B.S. SPENDING SPREE doesn‘t improve me or my famliy’s lives any WHAT SO EVER!?! I say get rid of the Tax codes all together. And Get rid of that Islamist in the WHITE House! We Need to get outta this mess and not FORCE the AMERICAN PEOPLE to have to go through another round of layoffs!! If Sara run in 2012, I think her and the rest of the TRUE AMERICANS who I share my same beleifs in can save our COUNTRY! I am not paying one more cent in taxes until we start going back in the RIGHT direction! AMEN!!! GOD BLESS!!
Report Post »PensacolaSailor
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:45pmMr. Speaker, members of the House…Stand Firm! Now is the time to save this nation from fiscal ruin. Don’t increase the debt limit. Make the cuts that are necessary to have a balanced budget and lets live within our means for our children and grandchildren. This national debt needs to be paid off; not just interest, but principal too!
Report Post »ACgirl
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:50pmYes, and big yes, stand firm, let him flouder in his own flood of sewerage that was let go in NY? Tired of the lies and the “it’s about me”. Let‘s hope we don’t fold. Pray big time.
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:43pmActually failing to raise the debt limit was never a possibility, and Congressional Representatives who made promises not to raise it were never more than a bargaining chip for mainstream Republicans who owe their souls to rich corporate interests to leverage a better deal.
Report Post »kuhl
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:51pmPrecisely. The House and Senate leaders had developed a plan that may well have passed, but Obama threatened a veto. To the House and Senate, pass it and LET HIM veto it. He wouldn’t dare because then he would own it.
Report Post »The sides of this debate are so polar opposite that compromise may not be possible. Thank Obama for driving a political wedge between people in this country.
Redworc
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 12:45amMore like in the movie Hook where Dustin Hoffman (hook) threatens Robin Williams (peter) that if peter doesn‘t fight him now he will take it out on his children’s children’s children. 3 generations. That’s what this prez is trying to do, enslave our children‘s children’s children
Report Post »USMarine0311
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:43pmI have to say Boehner sounded more Presidential than the Jackass in Charge. Also Boehner bit–slapped Obama with his speech, I was pleasantly surprised.
Report Post »GadsdenPatriot
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:54pmI agree. Boehner sought a practical solution while Barry played the blame game and offered nothing but more debt and taxes.
Report Post »Fina Biscotti
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:24pmI was not surprised about House Speaker John Boehner’s speech, I was thankful.
He is more dignified than Obama.
He was concise – and to the point: “The president will not get a blank check – to keep on spending.”
Report Post »Minpin1985
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 2:45pmFinally someone standing up to Obama. Thank you to all of our MILITARY for serving! I LOVE YOU ALL AND PRAY FOR YOUR PROTECTION!
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:43pmAmerica defaults regardless.
Its all blame now.
Here’s a great link that gives a visual discription of how screwed we are
http://www.wtfnoway.com/
its gonna get ugly.
cheers
Report Post »HanginOn
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:18pmNo, you’re screwed. I have enough supplies to last and enough ammo to keep people like you away from them. Enjoy.
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:42pmBoehner….I’m GLAD you said what you did.
Obama wants to make it appear it‘s EVERYONE’S FAULT…
INCLUDING HARRY REID….HAHAHAHA
P.S.
Mr. Boehner,
PLEASE just DON’T raise the debt ceiling or give O B 1 ANY MORE MONEY!
CUT SPENDING…NOW!
PUT A CAP ON SPENDING –
ISSUE SHORT-TERM AMOUNT TO OBAMA – HE MUST OUTLINE IT’S PURPOSE & USE.
BUDGET/MANAGE ACCORDING TO DOLLARS ISSUED.
Lower Taxes – LIFT Regulations to allow the economy to GROW!
Apply IN-COMING REVENUE to Debt owed & build a Surplus for future.
Cut all UN-NECESSARY AND DUPLICATE PROGRAMS.
Require each Program to submit EXPLANATION & JUSTIFY amount needed.
Go through with a FINE-TOOTH COMB – cut all waste.
Report Post »REQUIRE End-of-Year Budget Report – before next yr. Budget is issued.
Redworc
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 1:00amIn other words reduce government no loads by 40% and make them get a real job.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 6:20am@eyes to see
Email Boehner & Congress and Tell THEM! Email the potus and Tell HIM that it’s America who is telling Congress NO COMPROMISE!
It’s great to comment about it all on TheBlaze, BUT — DON’T STOP AT THE BLAZE! Take It ALL The Way To Washington, DC!
Report Post »American Pride
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:41pmWell done Mr. Speaker. We have your back. And there are more of us than there are of them=)
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:45pmStand strong…NO new revenue or taxes….IMPEACH BO!!!
Report Post »proantisocialist
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:34pmtax inports to fund the fed….
Report Post »RockstarRepublic
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:32pmI would rather see Tiffany Gabbay live than Boehner, but I suppose this will have to do. Who says republicans cant compromise?
All silliness aside, this entire presidency and political situation is becoming ridiculous…rather more so than it was before.
Report Post »Delman
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:31pmOh shucks! I missed Obummer’s “speech”. Probably a good thing though. I probably would have just thrown my shoes at the TV. Again. God, give us another President!
Report Post »USMarine0311
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:41pmDidn’t miss much, he blamed Bush, rich people and republicans for all the woes in the world and stated he was the only one that can meet on middel ground…you know typical lies he tells
Report Post »reconmarine
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:41pmIt was the same as his other ones. Blame Bush and the Republicans. You didn’t miss anything.
Report Post »skilaxdad
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:30pmHere’s the scenario: There’s a fire burning. The GOP is trying to throw water on the fire. The Dems are standing on their side, yelling, “Everyone look! The Republicans are throwing gas on the fire! While behind the the Dems standing and yelling, their leaders are throwing gas on the fire.
Wake up people!
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:56pmVery good analogy.
Report Post »Cardkey98
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:29pmI watched obama speak for just one minute and was inspired to go green. So i got up and turned off the tv. I’m just doing my part to save the planet.
Report Post »crazyrightwingmom
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:39pmLove that!
Report Post »JohnHW
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:46pmI didn’t make it past the third switch back between the teleprompters. I guess the old saying is true, “When can you tell if Obama is lying – when his lips are moving.”
Report Post »Jeepzea
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:29pmGO BOEHNER! Don’t give up. Surely people are realizing Obumbler is an ideologue and not up to the task of President of the greatest country in the world!
Report Post »jagr1850
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:28pmjohn boehner is a leader and the obumma must resign, obumma doesn’t have a clue about being president………….
Report Post »C
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:28pmBoehner flushed the toilet and Obama was gone!!!
Report Post »chips1
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:35pmNow I know why Obama’s head is tapered. It‘s so Boehner’s butt doesn’t slam shut.
Report Post »ajentoranje
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:27pmWhat a great speech by Boehner. Obama outright lied to Americans…again…spinning the facts and outright lying about the agenda of the GOP.
Gawd I hate that guy
Report Post »pinchanze
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:48pmA Liar and Baffoon!
Report Post »Stehekin912
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:26pmStand strong Mr. Boehner!
Report Post »uneedmorekoolaid
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:25pmWow he sounds like a real PRESIDENT and not like a little commuist school boy that was on before him reading from a telepropmter!!
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:25pmMr. Speaker: Don’t back down, please, don’t back down.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:34pmAMEN
NO BO in 2012
Report Post »ReddenBlack
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:25pmBlah blah blah
here I’ll translate
“My guy didn’t win the last election. now i don’t get what I want. Boo Hoo.”
Can somebody pull this clown off camera.
Maybe he should spend less time in the tanning bed and more time studying the constitution. It’s called the 14th amendment dumba55!
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:37pmYes he should spend less time in the tanning bed… he’s getting waaaay too dark. America already made that mistake.
Report Post »rrrrrrBadaboom!
booger71
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:44pmMaybe you should try reading it.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:01pmReddenblack: Read the 14th Amendment. The Power belongs to the Legislative Branch, not the Executive Branch.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:07pmHave you read it?
Report Post »Section 1, has been recently violated. Can you say amnesty? the cities that don’t inforce immigration laws, heck the president just told ICE not to enforce immigration laws.
Section 2, let’s see, if at the time they didn‘t include Indians as being able to vote because they weren’t taxed, shouldn‘t everyone who DOESN’T pay a tax not be allowed to vote?
Section 3, insurrection against the constitution….well not like that has been violated
Section 4, sounds to me like the pensions have priority. And if they aren’t going to honor debts paid to support insurrection, I know of a few members of congress who should forfeit their pay to the debt.
Section 5, doesn’t sound like congress is enforcing any of this.
nannyatnannydotgov
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:39pmI thought I had your IQ pegged, but every time you post, I have to lower it. You are clueless in every aspect of your life that you’ve shown in this forum. Are you having trouble with inner peace? There is only one path to real inner peace, but of course you’re not interested, are you?
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:25pmYES! Boehner gets it! The stinky fish is in the POTUS’s mail cubby tonight!
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:25pmWow – John got thru it with nary a tear, although it look touch-n-go at one point.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:24pmGood job, JB! I am in full agreement.
Report Post »taskmaster78
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:21pmHow does one respond to a moron and cheif.
Report Post »GadsdenPatriot
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:28pmThank him for the comedy lines for opening for him.
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:20pmHold our ground for us Boehner. They are running scared. Do not concede any ground!
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 9:20pmAnd now reality from the Speaker of the House. Obama, why don‘t you tune in and learn somethin’..
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