Guest BewareofNick Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 It comes as no surprise to anyone that Republicans have long viewed the Constitution as so much toilet paper. Here, they show their disdain for the 1st Amendment by having journalists arrested for not doing anything wrong or illegal. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/01/house-republicans-order-j_n_1246971.html Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted February 2, 2012 Members Posted February 2, 2012 It comes as no surprise to anyone that Republicans have long viewed the Constitution as so much toilet paper. Here, they show their disdain for the 1st Amendment by having journalists arrested for not doing anything wrong or illegal. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/01/house-republicans-order-j_n_1246971.html Many in this new GOP crowd exhibit lack or respect those who do not embrace their ideology -- not all but many. In addition to this free-speech episode with the documentarian, also consider their treatment of Cordrey of the new Consumer Protection Agency, Elizabeth Warren and even the AARP when they testified before House Comittees. Then there is the Gov. of Arizona finger wagging in Obama's face as well as numerous racial slurs by lesser GOP politicians around the country. We won't even go into conservative radio. All of this reflects well on the GOP. Surprising it is the face they wish to project but I'm glad they show their real attitudes. Quote
Members JKane Posted February 2, 2012 Members Posted February 2, 2012 I've often wondered if Republican lawmakers have even read the constitution. Clearly any dipshit talking about amendments hasn't. Thing is, it's a short, easy to read thing. Load it on your phone or ebook and next time you're bored on a plane or something read it yourself! I try to every couple years. Quote
Members MsGuy Posted February 2, 2012 Members Posted February 2, 2012 Truth be told, it ain't just the conservatives who react badly to free speech. The default response of humans to an asshole who runs around saying stuff that pisses them off is to smack him upside the head. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted February 2, 2012 Members Posted February 2, 2012 Truth be told, it ain't just the conservatives who react badly to free speech. The default response of humans to an asshole who runs around saying stuff that pisses them off is to smack him upside the head. Yes, but they aren't government representatives sworn to uphold the Constitution. Quote
