Pelosi loses it and chases Republican across house floor

[Yumyumsuppertime]

She directly responded to the man telling blatant lies on the House floor. Considering how willing he was to lie at that point, I'm neutral as to whether or not he apologized to her.

She broke decorum and acted like a child on the House floor.

Don't get pissed cause people are making fun of her.

In order to get pissed at you, Viritica, I would have to start by taking you seriously. You have no reason to be concerned over that possibility in the foreseeable future.

[Viritica]

No, it isn't a stretch. Calling him "insignificant" is both childish and unbecoming of a Congresswoman. Accepting an apology someone never gave is also childish.

Giiitttttt over it.

We only have his word that he didn't apologize.

Yeah. And we only have her word that he did.

I'm more inclined to believe him, anyway. There's literally no proof an apology was made.

[The Rich Port]

Also, Tom Marino is a bum. He's a fucking bum. I'm glad he got chased the fuck out.

While I agree that he's a fucking tool, our representatives shouldn't behave like fucking baboons. Poor behavior all around.

Honestly, he did it first. Pelosi got sick of him opening his big mouth. He wants to act like an animal? Let him get treated like one.

[Kelinfort]

Of course terms like "wicked witch of the West" and "whiny bitch" are at least borderline sexist when used by her opponents. And that's not exaggerating, one of those terms appears in my newsfeed from friends or the Tea Party daily. There is an element of sexism. But it is not the main reason for criticism. Virtica's not being sexist in the slightest...so far.

I never called her a witch.

...Did you read the rest of the comment or just stop there?

[Dyakovo]

Uh-huh. Sure.
Describing what she did as "chasing him across the floor" is rather a stretch. Calling someone who is demonstrably insignificant, insignificant is hardly childish. We only have his word, which he has already demonstrated to be worthless, that he didn't apologize.
Were her actions a breach of House decorum? Sure.

No, it isn't a stretch. Calling him "insignificant" is both childish and unbecoming of a Congresswoman. Accepting an apology someone never gave is also childish.

Giiitttttt over it.

You obviously didn't bother to read what I actually wrote.
And I've got nothing I need tl git(sic) over. I've already said she acted inappropriately, I just don't have any need to blow it out of proportion.

[Viritica]

She broke decorum and acted like a child on the House floor.

Don't get pissed cause people are making fun of her.

In order to get pissed at you, Viritica, I would have to start by taking you seriously. You have no reason to be concerned over that possibility in the foreseeable future.

Geez, Yumyum, that hits me right in my feels. I might have to cry for a few days.

No, not really. But if you don't have a real response then please don't respond at all.

[The Ben Boys]

Pelosi Galore strikes again.

Think that all up on your own did you?

Heard it somewhere. Seems appropriate to call her a Bond villain though.

[Viritica]

I never called her a witch.

...Did you read the rest of the comment or just stop there?

Yes, I did. And I appreciate the defense. But I was worried that you got me confused with someone else and thought I called her a witch.

[Scomagia]

While I agree that he's a fucking tool, our representatives shouldn't behave like fucking baboons. Poor behavior all around.

Honestly, he did it first. Pelosi got sick of him opening his big mouth. He wants to act like an animal? Let him get treated like one.

Fuck that. "He did it first" wasn't acceptable on the playground and it sure as hell isn't acceptable here. While I sympathize, irritation does not allow for bad behavior. From either side.

[Scomagia]

Think that all up on your own did you?

Heard it somewhere. Seems appropriate to call her a Bond villain though.

Not really.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Yesterday Ukraine, today the US.

What does it mean?

It doesn't mean anything, but it's provocative.

No it's no-

IT GETS THE PEOPLE GOING!

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?

SINGING THE SONGS OF ANGRY MEN,

IT IS THE MUSIC OF A PEOPLE

WHO WILL NOT BE SLAVES AGAIN!

[Dyakovo]

We only have his word that he didn't apologize.

Yeah. And we only have her word that he did.

I'm more inclined to believe him, anyway. There's literally no proof an apology was made.

Why?
It can't be because of a record of honesty, because he certainly lacks that.
Is it because he's a man? A Republican?

[The Black Forrest]

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/04/24/poll-nancy-pelosi-most-unpopular-congressional-leader

Of course terms like "wicked witch of the West" and "whiny bitch" are at least borderline sexist when used by her opponents. And that's not exaggerating, one of those terms appears in my newsfeed from friends or the Tea Party daily. There is an element of sexism. But it is not the main reason for criticism. Virtica's not being sexist in the slightest...so far.

Add in the communist/socialist/the usual California comments/bitch of the west are some of what I have seen.....

[The Rich Port]

Honestly, he did it first. Pelosi got sick of him opening his big mouth. He wants to act like an animal? Let him get treated like one.

Fuck that. "He did it first" wasn't acceptable on the playground and it sure as hell isn't acceptable here. While I sympathize, irritation does not allow for bad behavior. From either side.

Again, if you think this is bad, you ain't seen nothin'.

Besides, I rather prefer a rowdy Congress. Keeps 'em on their toes.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Especially when the criticism is pure bullshit, and comes from a representative of the party whose major contribution to the discussion so far has been "Send the National Guard so that they can shoot people".

Shoot people? Is that really what you think they would do?

You're out of your fucking mind.

No, I don't think so, but I think that when you send a bunch of potential combat troops to an area, that's what you want people to think.

[Kelinfort]

...Did you read the rest of the comment or just stop there?

Yes, I did. And I appreciate the defense. But I was worried that you got me confused with someone else and thought I called her a witch.

No, you didn't. No one has, at least yet. The point is, incidents like these distract people from real policy. Unfortunately, it's not as though the vast majority of people focus on that anyway. In fact, it's mostly buzz words and populist policies that get people interested and that stick for the election.

*sigh* One of these days, I'm running for office. Right after I get my PhD and get my career going.

[Dyakovo]

Honestly, he did it first. Pelosi got sick of him opening his big mouth. He wants to act like an animal? Let him get treated like one.

Fuck that. "He did it first" wasn't acceptable on the playground and it sure as hell isn't acceptable here. While I sympathize, irritation does not allow for bad behavior. From either side.

Agreed.

[Kelinfort]

Of course terms like "wicked witch of the West" and "whiny bitch" are at least borderline sexist when used by her opponents. And that's not exaggerating, one of those terms appears in my newsfeed from friends or the Tea Party daily. There is an element of sexism. But it is not the main reason for criticism. Virtica's not being sexist in the slightest...so far.

Add in the communist/socialist/the usual California comments/bitch of the west are some of what I have seen.....

One of the truest signs of ignorance are those whose argument is held together by populist buzzwords.

[Scomagia]

Fuck that. "He did it first" wasn't acceptable on the playground and it sure as hell isn't acceptable here. While I sympathize, irritation does not allow for bad behavior. From either side.

Again, if you think this is bad, you ain't seen nothin'.

Besides, I rather prefer a rowdy Congress. Keeps 'em on their toes.

Oh, I know it gets much worse in other places.

I don't. I prefer a Congress made up of mature adults. I've yet to see one, though.

[Viritica]

Yeah. And we only have her word that he did.

I'm more inclined to believe him, anyway. There's literally no proof an apology was made.

Why?
It can't be because of a record of honesty, because he certainly lacks that.
Is it because he's a man? A Republican?

No, and no (is this whole "because she's a woman" thing some sort of default setting for you people).

I'm more inclined to believe him because there's no evidence an apology was made. He certainly doesn't seem like the type to apologize, and Pelosi already went into a childish rant trying to prove how superior she apparently is,

[The Rich Port]

Yes, I did. And I appreciate the defense. But I was worried that you got me confused with someone else and thought I called her a witch.

No, you didn't. No one has, at least yet. The point is, incidents like these distract people from real policy. Unfortunately, it's not as though the vast majority of people focus on that anyway. In fact, it's mostly buzz words and populist policies that get people interested and that stick for the election.

*sigh* One of these days, I'm running for office. Right after I get my PhD and get my career going.

I'm afraid that might be considered a bit too legit.

[Viritica]

Shoot people? Is that really what you think they would do?

You're out of your fucking mind.

No, I don't think so, but I think that when you send a bunch of potential combat troops to an area, that's what you want people to think.

We already have a bunch of men with guns guarding the border. What's your point?

[Geilinor]

Why?
It can't be because of a record of honesty, because he certainly lacks that.
Is it because he's a man? A Republican?

No, and no (is this whole "because she's a woman" thing some sort of default setting for you people).

It's a default setting because of terms like "wicked witch of the West".

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Calling someone out for lying is "acting like a child"?

No. But chasing that man across the House floor, calling him "insignificant" multiple times, and accepting an apology he never gave is.

Considering that he lied so blatantly about the Democrats' record on border security, why are you giving him the benefit of the doubt when he says that he didn't apologize?

[Kelinfort]

No, you didn't. No one has, at least yet. The point is, incidents like these distract people from real policy. Unfortunately, it's not as though the vast majority of people focus on that anyway. In fact, it's mostly buzz words and populist policies that get people interested and that stick for the election.

*sigh* One of these days, I'm running for office. Right after I get my PhD and get my career going.

I'm afraid that might be considered a bit too legit.

Well, when everything goes to shit, at least I'll be able to said I tried.