Pelosi loses it and chases Republican across house floor

[Yumyumsuppertime]

She would have been. That's not a slam on Republicans as being evil, it's what I consider to be an accurate description of the Congressman in question.

The Congressmen in question has been know to stretch the truth on more than one occasion.

Therefore, "Lying sack of shit", while admittedly a strong term, may not be an entirely inaccurate one.

[Kelmet]

Inadvertently showing how serious I take the US congress, and mass media

And punctuation.

Meh, Not writing a paper so I don't really.

[The Black Forrest]

So? How is quickly walking across the room to his side equate to chasing?

Is there more video of him running around the room crying "she is after me!!!!!"

It's breaking House decorum and following him. It's not something really becoming of a Congresswoman.

And what about running to fox and talking about it?

[Viritica]

Lying, criticism, whatever. I'm not here to debate the merits of what he said. She chased him around the House floor, made Tweets to her cult of followers calling "insignificant", and accepted an apology that there's no proof he gave.

Remember what I said about being honest?

As I said, I'm not here to debate the merits of what he said.

[Viritica]

It's breaking House decorum and following him. It's not something really becoming of a Congresswoman.

And what about running to fox and talking about it?

To fox?

[Kelmet]

The Congressmen in question has been know to stretch the truth on more than one occasion.

Therefore, "Lying sack of shit", while admittedly a strong term, may not be an entirely inaccurate one.

Agreed

[Beiluxia]

Pelosi's manner and attitude were completely unbefitting of what is expected of her as a Congresswoman. She shouldn't be interrupting the Representative and confronting him when it's not her turn to speak, it's just unprofessional and disorderly.

[Kelmet]

And what about running to fox and talking about it?

To fox?

You know, Fox news the right wing nut-job news agency. (Not serious at all)

[Dyakovo]

So? How is quickly walking across the room to his side equate to chasing?

Is there more video of him running around the room crying "she is after me!!!!!"

It's breaking House decorum and following him. It's not something really becoming of a Congresswoman.

We know. We've said as much ourselves.

[The Scientific States]

Congresswoman like Pelosi are obliged to engage in civil, orderly conduct, and she did not do that. Therefore, her actions were most certainly immature and she needs to apologize.

[Viritica]

It's breaking House decorum and following him. It's not something really becoming of a Congresswoman.

We know. We've said as much ourselves.

Good. Then we agree.

[Sheltopolis]

Say what you want about House Republicans and their incompetence, but they would never do stupid shit like this. And calling a US rep. "insignificant"? Fuck this bitch.

Pelosi has got to go.

[Risottia]

So yeah, in an unusual breach of House decorum Nancy Pelosi went ballistic and chased Republican Tom Marino across the House floor aiming her skeletal finger at him

I bet Signor Marino is now traumatised forever, the poor thing.

after he got done blasting her and her party over their piss poor handling of the border crisis.

Border crisis? There's no meaningful "border crisis" in the US. If you want to see a REAL border crisis, go check at Lampedusa, or on the Turkey-Syria border, or at the Russia-Ukraine border, or at the Gaza-Egypt border. Get a grip on reality.

[Dyakovo]

Say what you want about House Republicans and their incompetence, but they would never do stupid shit like this. And calling a US rep. "insignificant"? Fuck this bitch.

Pelosi has got to go.

What has he done of significance?
Oh, that's right... Nothing. Ergo, he's insignificant.
Pelosi, on the other hand, was House Majority Leader, is current House Minority Leader, and was greatly responsible for getting a major piece of legislation ("Obamacare") passed through the House.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

1. Okay, so you're laughing at Pelosi. We're simply disagreeing with your idea that her actions are a source of mockery, and questioning the premise of some of your assumptions. That's not a holier than thou attitude. That's simply how disagreements work. If you're not able to handle disagreements without accusing others of having a poor attitude or of having ugly motivations, then it's going to be very difficult for you to find people willing to engage with you after a while. And, yes, one of the things that I'm calling into question is the need for this thread over what seems to have been a minor matter. I don't see the need for it, you disagree. I fail to see how this implies any anger on my part.

2. My comment regarding taking you seriously was an attempt to explain why you were mistaken in your thought that I was angry. I can't get angry at you, since I don't take you seriously at all. If you're not able to handle people explaining to you why you're wrong regarding their motivations and feelings, then perhaps you shouldn't attempt to characterize their motivations and feelings.

1. But how are her actions not a source of mockery? I mean, honestly. She blatantly breaks House decorum, chases a Republican around the floor, made Tweets calling him "insignificant" (if that isn't childish then I don't know what is), and accepted an apology she has no proof he ever gave. If you can't see how people would mock that, then you're dense. It's as simple as that. And you still haven't addressed my other point. There have been plenty of other threads on this forum dedicated to mocking Republicans. Two that happened fairly recently (one was that whole Republican gets a Democrat confused with a foreigner thing). I never heard a peep from you regarding those threads. So why the sudden interest in this one? Why can't we have a laugh at Pelosi's funny mistake?

2. You certainly came off as if you were angry. You seem to be fairly ravenous in defending Pelosi in this instance. I'm somewhat maybe not really sorry that I got your emotions mixed up. It's a rather moot point, and I honestly don't care if you don't take me seriously. I do take offense at insults, though.

1. She's not being accused by him of sending tweets calling him insignificant. The Congressman stated that she used the term to refer to him on the House floor.

What proof should someone need of an apology made in private? Would you have preferred it if she had surreptitiously recorded him?

Tu quoque is not an actual argument.

You can certainly have a laugh at it if you wish. We're simply pointing out why it's a bit silly to do so, considering the fact that the major laughs that you're getting out of this seem to be based upon the mischaracterization of Pelosi as "chasing" him (she walked across the floor quickly) in order to confront him on his lies, and your mistaken impression that she was sending out tweets describing him as insignificant when he was complaining that she called him that on the House floor (and I notice that you're not providing proof of any such thing despite your need for it when it comes to an apology made in private).

2. I haven't insulted you even once. On the other hand, when taking offense at perceived insults, it's probably best to not insinuate in the same post that the person you're replying to is dense.

[The Republic of Merrimont]

Why did the OP get deated?

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Why did the OP get deated?

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[Sheltopolis]

Say what you want about House Republicans and their incompetence, but they would never do stupid shit like this. And calling a US rep. "insignificant"? Fuck this bitch.

Pelosi has got to go.

What has he done of significance?
Oh, that's right... Nothing. Ergo, he's insignificant.
Pelosi, on the other hand, was House Majority Leader, is current House Minority Leader, and was greatly responsible for getting a major piece of legislation ("Obamacare") passed through the House.

Seems like you are trying to justify her ridiculous actions. No U.S. representative is insignificant, and even if he is that is not something you just yell at him in a civil debate, let alone run across the House floor pointing a finger. She wasn't supposed to be talking for Christ's sake. I am sure if a Republican did this, those on the left would be flippin' their shit.

[The Re-Frisivisiaing]

Say what you want about House Republicans and their incompetence, but they would never do stupid shit like this. And calling a US rep. "insignificant"? Fuck this bitch.

Pelosi has got to go.

Seems to me that they already have, your usage of the word "bitch" is blatant sexism, and you clearly have a ridiculous bias against Pelosi.

[Washington Resistance Army]

What has he done of significance?
Oh, that's right... Nothing. Ergo, he's insignificant.
Pelosi, on the other hand, was House Majority Leader, is current House Minority Leader, and was greatly responsible for getting a major piece of legislation ("Obamacare") passed through the House.

Seems like you are trying to justify her ridiculous actions. No U.S. representative is insignificant, and even if he is that is not something you just yell at him in a civil debate, let alone run across the House floor pointing a finger. She wasn't supposed to be talking for Christ's sake. I am sure if a Republican did this, those on the left would be flippin' their shit.

All of the GOP and a fair number of Democrats are insignificant. That's the sad truth of our politics nowadays.

[Infected Mushroom]

She behaved very irresponsibly and very immaturely. We should hold government officials to higher standards of behavior and common decency. If these are the types of people we continue to elect to government, I have no faith in the future of democracy in America or anywhere else.

There was no need for her to get so agitated and she stepped out of line. I think she should take some time out... otherwise the level of debate in the Congress (already low enough as it is now) may deteriorate even further if it is perceived that such types of confrontational theatrics are not only tolerated but promoted. Unfortunately, confrontationalism and adversarialism are often what democracies inevitably promote with the focus on winning elections and ''out-talking'' your opponents.

[Sheltopolis]

Say what you want about House Republicans and their incompetence, but they would never do stupid shit like this. And calling a US rep. "insignificant"? Fuck this bitch.

Pelosi has got to go.

Seems to me that they already have, your usage of the word "bitch" is blatant sexism, and you clearly have a ridiculous bias against Pelosi.

"Bitch" is the female equivalent of "bastard", so it goes both ways.

And why, when she does stupid shit like this, should I not have a bias against her?

[Eastern Equestria]

Talk about a lack of self-control...

[Othelos]

She behaved very irresponsibly and very immaturely. We should hold government officials to higher standards of behavior and common decency. If these are the types of people we continue to elect to government, I have no faith in the future of democracy in America or anywhere else.

There was no need for her to get so agitated and she stepped out of line. I think she should take some time out... otherwise the level of debate in the Congress (already low enough as it is now) may deteriorate even further if it is perceived that such types of confrontational theatrics are not only tolerated but promoted. Unfortunately, confrontationalism and adversarialism are often what democracies inevitably promote with the focus on winning elections and ''out-talking'' your opponents.

Congressman have done worse. At least they don't duel each other to settle disputes anymore.

[Dyakovo]

What has he done of significance?
Oh, that's right... Nothing. Ergo, he's insignificant.
Pelosi, on the other hand, was House Majority Leader, is current House Minority Leader, and was greatly responsible for getting a major piece of legislation ("Obamacare") passed through the House.

Seems like you are trying to justify her ridiculous actions.

Uh-huh. That's why I have repeatedly stated that her actions were inappropriate...

No U.S. representative is insignificant,

Bullshit. Most of them are insignificant.

and even if he is that is not something you just yell at him in a civil debate, let alone run across the House floor pointing a finger.

Good thing then that she didn't actually do any of that.

She wasn't supposed to be talking for Christ's sake. I am sure if a Republican did this, those on the left would be flippin' their shit.

I doubt it.
Saying what s/he did was inappropriate and that s/he should apologize to the House in general for lack of decorum? Sure.
Mind you that's what I think should happen now.