Posted on 08/25/2017 6:15:12 PM PDT by John Semmens
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) demanded that "we be more selective in what kind of remarks people are allowed to make in public. I'm generally in favor of freedom of speech, but some statements and points of view are so far outside the bounds of respectable opinion that they present a clear and present danger."
She went on to elaborate by analogy, saying "you can't shout 'wolf' in a crowded theater because everyone knows there is no wolf. If we don't suppress these bogus cries then one day when there really is a wolf no one will believe it. At that point people will be attacked without recourse. Our only option then will be to have FEMA distribute food and blankets to the victims."
While the Minority Leader's statement struck many as "confused and possibly demented" a spokesperson for the long-time member of congress explained that "what she was trying to say is that statements by President Trump and his supporters are inherently dangerous. Questioning policies of his predecessors undermines people's faith in their government. Questioning the media's coverage of the Trump Administration undermines people's faith in the news. If these two pillars of our way of life are knocked down it would be the equivalent of exposing us all to being devoured by wolves."
if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...
https://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Opinion/224277-2017-08-25-semi-news-semi-satire-august-27-2017-edition.htm
That muzzles most Democrats.
Can I shout “coyote”?
;)
Truly demented comments...
Inside every lib/prog is a totalitarian.
ping
Puppy!!
Wait! Can I shout that?
So what you are saying is, you can’t yell fire! in a crowded flock of sheep. Wool. Wolves. Politicians can fleece ya, and you all will be the worsted for it.
Doesn’t like the 1st Amendment.
I would rather see a crack down on idiotic speech!
Can I shout fart in a crowded theater?
We need a CRACKDOWN on “DANGEROUS POLITICIANS”.....FUNP.
LOL
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