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Ark. crowd mocks lawmakers over Obama health plan
AP via Breitbart ^ | 8/5/2009 | JILL ZEMAN BLEED

Posted on 08/05/2009 6:52:24 PM PDT by GVnana

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An unruly Little Rock crowd heckled and shouted at two Arkansas Democratic congressmen Wednesday, accusing them of supporting a government-backed health plan that would take away Americans' personal choice and freedom.

At one point, U.S. Rep. Mike Ross sat with his head in his hands while the crowd shouted. He and fellow Democratic Rep. Vic Snyder told audience members at a forum at Arkansas Children's Hospital that they wouldn't support a completely government-run, single-payer health insurance plan.

"But that's what Obama wants!" an audience member shouted, leading to more heckling.

Ross, who represents south Arkansas, sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee and has led his fellow Blue Dog Democrats in delaying a vote on the health care overhaul until at least September. Ross is chairman of the Blue Dogs' health care task force.

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TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Arkansas
KEYWORDS: 111th; bluedogs; mikeross; townhalls
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"I've said this several times but let me see if I can make it a little more clear," Ross said. "I don't represent Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi or President Obama or (House Finance Committee Chairman) Barney Frank. I represent the people of Arkansas and I'm not voting for any bill that forces any one plan on anyone, period."

Many audience members cheered loudly when Ross said he wouldn't back anything that would provide federal funding for abortions or pay for health insurance for illegal immigrants.

1 posted on 08/05/2009 6:52:24 PM PDT by GVnana
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To: GVnana
I don't trust him.

He is a democRAT. Period.

Time for ALL of them to go. NOW!

2 posted on 08/05/2009 6:55:05 PM PDT by bayliving (I don't need an elected "LEADER". What I NEED is an elected "REPRESENTATIVE.")
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To: Jim Robinson

REBELLION IS BREWING!


3 posted on 08/05/2009 6:55:57 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("It (Gov't) can't make you happier, healthier, wealthier, and wise" - Sarah Palin 07/26)
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To: GVnana

Watch. Obama will assign Dialogue Facilitators to all such meetings to remove anyone who opposes him. For the children.


4 posted on 08/05/2009 6:56:18 PM PDT by pabianice
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To: GVnana

Hehehe... Rush said it today.
He warned Blue Dogs. You vote for this and YOU are toast.


5 posted on 08/05/2009 6:58:03 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: GVnana
From the article:

"I'm a huge Obama fan," college student Jacob Kauffman told the crowd, which responded with a smattering of applause and a few chants of "Get a job."

ROFLMAO!

6 posted on 08/05/2009 6:58:11 PM PDT by 50mm (!nospmoht miJ ma I)
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To: GVnana

Pelosi will break him.


7 posted on 08/05/2009 6:58:28 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: GVnana

Okay, here is the latest off Drudge. Headline is that Nancy Pelosi is now saying that Town Hall Protesters are wearing Swastikas.


8 posted on 08/05/2009 6:59:21 PM PDT by navymom1
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To: GVnana

The lying cabal of sociopaths on Capitol Hill must be stopped!


9 posted on 08/05/2009 6:59:45 PM PDT by angkor (The United States Congress is at war with America.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

This is happening in state after state, open meeting after open meeting … Even the best Obama spin machine can’t cover this up. Mayhap the government backed health plan will go the way of the attempt by Mrs. Clinton to jam a universal health care plan down our throats. One can only hope.


10 posted on 08/05/2009 7:01:12 PM PDT by doc1019 (Obama? Not so much.)
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To: GVnana

It’s like everything else the government takes over. You start paying for the government option, then if you want to pay twice, you can have something that works.


11 posted on 08/05/2009 7:01:23 PM PDT by Richard Kimball (We're all criminals. They just haven't figured out what some of us have done yet.)
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To: GVnana
Rahm: "The natives are getting restless Heir Obama"

Barack: "Who cares? I'm not a native!"

12 posted on 08/05/2009 7:03:31 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: GVnana
Notice how ALL the mediaPUKE rags are starting their santances with UNRULY CROWD!! Where were they when code pink interfered with McCain's acceptance speech or W'S SOTU address?? BUNCH OF SOCIALIST BUTTKISSERS!!
13 posted on 08/05/2009 7:04:00 PM PDT by RoseofTexas (Obozo de klown is going down....down...down)
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To: GVnana

Genuine grass-rooters are defeating the AstroTurfers (Axlerod crew), knee-cappers, fish mailers, and dining room table stabbers (the Emanuel trifecta).


14 posted on 08/05/2009 7:04:47 PM PDT by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.....)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

You got that right. It is about ready to boil over.


15 posted on 08/05/2009 7:06:28 PM PDT by mkcc30 (Their lying tongues will become their nooses.)
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To: GVnana

“Many audience members cheered loudly when Ross said he wouldn’t back anything that would provide federal funding for abortions or pay for health insurance for illegal immigrants.”

Right...then Ross supports verifying citizenship? WAKE UP...these people lie through their teeth if you don’t ask the question the right way!! They speak in half truths, misleading...LYING!!!


16 posted on 08/05/2009 7:06:36 PM PDT by Kimberly GG (PALIN - Supports a "path to citizenship" for ILLEGAL ALIENS.........DeMint/Sessions, 2012)
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To: navymom1

OMG! The “Speaker Of The House” said that!??

L0L! They are really getting nervous!

Got proof Mein Wrinklen Kitten?


17 posted on 08/05/2009 7:07:21 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: navymom1
They've seen the comparisons we've made to their own propaganda and know we're on to them.

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For public protests we need to ditch the Nazi comparisons (even thought it's obvious). The symbols are just too HOT.

Somebody with photoshop abilities please just place a big red international "NO" symbol over Obama's own symbol -- this:Photobucket

That's all you have to do. That symbol is creepy enough on its own.

18 posted on 08/05/2009 7:08:38 PM PDT by GVnana (Sarah for America)
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To: GVnana

I do not agree with the comments on this thread. I am turning you all in to flag@whitehouse.gov /s

ur’ all busted!


19 posted on 08/05/2009 7:08:41 PM PDT by dubie (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.)
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To: mylife

As far as I am concerned they are toast for voting for her for Speaker. That spoke volumes right there!


20 posted on 08/05/2009 7:08:44 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (Mary Fallin - OK Gov/Coburn/Rubio - Senate 2010 ! Take Back the House/Senate! Stop ZERO!)
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