'Baby Killer' Shouted by Republican Representative at Democrat Bart Stupak During House Meeting
A Republican House Representative Called Democrat Bart Stupak a 'Baby Killer' During Debate
Not only was the comment condoned by fellow Republican Representatives, but they wouldn't even tell the press which one of them said it as they closed ranks around each other. It was a page right out of the Republican, oops I mean Tea Party, agenda that has brought ugliness to the capital this weekend.
In the moment where the Republican Representative blatantly violated parliamentary procedure and showed how classless he was, the House was discussing a Republican amendment on abortion services within the health-care legislation.
Now one might think that this Republican Representative was just trying to convey how uncultured and rude that he was, but it could also be argued that he was trying to show off just how unintelligent he was as well. You see, the Representative that he called a "baby killer", one Democratic Representative Bart Stupak of Michigan, is one of the biggest anti-abortion supporters of the Democratic Party, creating a big lapse in the information the Republican was claiming. But then again, that seems to be the Republican tactic right now; present false accusations and then never actually back them up.
This latest outburst from a Republican Representative during official business ended a weekend where Republican sponsored Tea Party events had witnessed some extremely ugly behavior from the Tea Party. In protests over the weekend, Tea Party members made racist and homophobic comments, and one even spit upon a Government Representative. It's sad how far public discord has degraded recently, and both the Tea Party and Republican Party should be ashamed of what they have become recently.
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Post a CommentThis goes right along with "You Lie!" and spitting on congressman Cleaver. So mean-spirited and juvenile, to say the least.
Please Please Please A third party that is going to make Dem and Rep start doing their JOBS which they haven't done in 40 years. Shame on ALL OF THEM Shame on us for not voting them all out (all of them) start fresh
I am a Republican who voted for Obama. I am a conservative Christian, but the Republicans have been taken over by a group of radicals who think God is on their side. The fact that not one voted for the Health Care Bill shows that they cannot be included in the American mainstream. I remember when the Medicare Bill was being written. We acted in a similar manner. The mantra was: I will pay for my Grandma's medical bills, but not yours. Now, everyone lines up for their payouts. The same with Social Security. Whether or not we agree or disagree with what has been voted on, we must respect our president and our system of government, refrain from lies and outbursts, recognize that there are two sides of an argument and not vilify those who disagree with us. The country did elect Obama and it was no surprise that he brought forth a health care bill. He said he would. Until Repbublicans can come more to the center and include moderates under their umbrella, they will be voted out agai
It is a sad day in this country when people who are suppose to be representing the people of this country display type of behavior that the Republicans have displayed. No one seems to mind the trillions of dollars we're spending on a war, but hate the fact that Americans, even children will now have healtcare. May God forgive all of you who have yelled racial slurs at the President, disrpected the President, and are so self-centered and selfish that you just don't care. Furthermore, to the Republican party, may God forgive you for all of the lies you told and the disruption you created becasue of your lies.
This is what comes of voters not doing their own homework and sending ignorant idiots to Washington. And yet, not only was the rep uncivil, ignorant, and out of order, but showed his cowardice by not stepping forward and claiming the remark. If you're man (or woman) enough to say it, be man (or woman) enough to admit you said it. Closing ranks only makes others believe that Republicans in general are more ignorant and crass, condoning of such crude behavior, which is often not the case. Besides, he could have used proper protocol, asked to have the floor, then called Stupak a "baby killer" (which he has a protected right to do, but he then might be sued for defamation)...
An executive order is not law folks. Obama overturned Bush's executive order on stem cell research just over a year ago as an example. Though rude, the comment speaks of the passion that many feel regarding the sanctity of life. I, myself, view the agreement reached as a tacit agreement on behalf of the Obama administration that federal funds could be used for abortion services otherwise. I also don't view the bill as bipartisan. Not a single Republican voted for it and a good chunk of democrats voted against it. If anything, it had bipartisan opposition! Prohibition took years to repeal and it surely was a bad idea. Go have that brewski and celebrate, eh?
This level of uncivility needs to be addressed before it gets further out of hand. Civilized people don't shout down those who disagree with them and an institution as venerable as the US Congress must take care not to fall prey to those elements who bring bully tactics to its halls.