Why would liberal activists be attacking Republican lawmakers over a bill that PASSED?

[Hello_Kitty]

A. It passed.

B. It didn't need a single GOP vote to pass.

[tabatha]

1. I can guarantee that it is not a liberal activist.

[Echo In Light]

3. +1000

[zanana1]

6. Another +1000. nt

[Gman2]

13. It doesnt matter. WE condemn violence and threats, All of them. Always.

[Bluerthanblue]

21. +infinity.

thank you!!

:hug:

[struggle4progress]

24. Correcto!

[Bryn]

7. Ditto!

100% sure it's not

[Bluerthanblue]

20. I can't- I can't guarantee it isn't someone who would use the cover

of the label of "liberal" to do anything.

And the idea that "oh, it couldn't be US, they are doing it to themself for publicity" sounds an awful lot like what some of the talking heads in the Republican party are saying. And they are fueling the hate by doing so.

We need to condemn the violence. Period.

I guarantee if we don't we ALL will regret it.

[zanana1]

2. They have said they will try to repeal it.

They fought us at every turn, spread fearmongering messages to the public and will continue to do so. And you ask why? We can't get comfortable about it. They're still out there and they'll continue these tactics.

[Incitatus]

32. And we know they have no chance

[HopeHoops]

4. It was probably a teabagger who can't stand Cantor's squeeky-toy voice.

I sure can't stand it.

[BurtWorm]

16. Maybe it was just the vibrations of his squeaky toy voice

that made the glass shatter.

:think:

[HopeHoops]

22. Could be. His voice makes my EAR DRUMS shatter!

[Gman2]

5. Using logic, however tight, to declare it impossible, is what they are doing.

We should condemn the violence, from whatever quarter it births. We need not take credit for it by doing so.

[MindandSoul]

9. I agree that "IF" such a threat occured. . . it was probably from a teabagger

But as a "false flag" threat. . . to turn as another form of attack against Dems. . .

Still, I don't think it really happened! I think Cantor is lying, and this is why he "doesn't want to provide the factual proof!"

[Gman2]

11. Does it matter? We denounce ALLL violence and threats.

And in doing so, we are the bigger Americans. GET IT?

[MindandSoul]

18. I agree that we should denounce ALL violence. . .no matter what the origines

But. . .does that mean that . . .we have to take the blame for something that we didn't do???

[Bluerthanblue]

30. denouncing the violence isn't taking the blame. Staying silent or side stepping

condemning the action is wrong- it's tacit approval, and it would make us complicit.

Our response defines who we really are.

[MindandSoul]

34. But condemning the "attack" on Cantor's office without proof that

it really happened or anyway to investigate whom was behind it, is the same as recognizing that supporters of the Health Care reform did it. . .and It is my opinion that this did not happen that way.
Why would this have happened NOW, when the bill was signed, by people who supported the signing of the bill???
I know the controversy over that bill is not over. . .but why now????

[Gman2]

35. Nope, you say you are allowing the proper officials to do their jobs.

While they are doing so, you unequivocally condemn any and all vilence and threats.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

12. What part of the GOP logic do you find to be sound?

[Gman2]

15. None, it doesnt matter. WE are the bigger, and should PROVE IT TO THE VOTERS.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

27. You're contradicting yourself.

How do you propose to look bigger to undecideds if you can't keep your comments straight?

[Gman2]

33. How so?

[Marr]

8. If the past is any indication at all, a right-winger did it.

Either some Teabagger-type who is disgusted with the Republican Party for being to liberal, or, and I think this is very likely, someone associated with Cantor looking to give the Republicans a bit of, "the other side does it, too" cover.

[Bluerthanblue]

10. maybe because violence breeds violence, and using tactics like

threats and intimidation isn't often done by people who really pay attention to what really makes sense in the long run.

Why are people attacking Democrats who supported the bill? Revenge? Anger? If you don't think those emotions might motivate anyone towards "Republicans", you really need to think again.
What motivates the doer isn't as important as the doing.

The attacks/threats MUST be stopped, and they MUST be condemned in no uncertain terms by everyone.

[gratuitous]

14. Answer: They think we're as foolish and gullible as their base

Tea baggers we ain't.

[SnoopDog]

17. Could it have been staged by the GOP?

Part of me says - ABSOLUTELY...

[Bluerthanblue]

26. could it have been done by someone else? Absolutely- our response

should be CLEAR and DIRECT- we don't condone this kind of shit, by ANYONE.

How is saying they are doing it to themself andy different that what THEY are saying about us?

Where is the voice of reason and authority.

THIS MUST STOP . period. It isn't OK no matter who is doing it.

:shrug:

[EFerrari]

19. Exactly. The winners usually don't go on angry rampages. lol

[Hello_Kitty]

23. And the liberals who don't like the bill are angry at the Democrats for it. eom

[zanana1]

36. But when was the last time a liberal through a brick through a window? nt

[EarlG]

25. I blame...

* Democrats, for saying that Eric Cantor "http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-10-04-palin-obama_N.htm">pals around with terrorists."

* Democrats, for spending the past year http://gawker.com/5320465/the-birthers-who-are-they-and-what-do-they-want">insinuating that Eric Cantor is not a U.S. citizen and demanding that he produce his birth certificate.

* Democrats, for describing Cantor's signature legislation as "http://mediamatters.org/research/201003220034">the end of America as you know it."

* Democrats, for http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=1991704080566501&act=post&pid=12032403104279826">posting Eric Cantor's home address on the Internet and suggesting that people pay him a visit.

* Democrats, for posting a map of America on Facebook with a picture of http://www.facebook.com/notes/sarah-palin/dont-get-demoralized-get-organized-take-back-the-20/373854973434">crosshairs over Eric Cantor's congressional district.

* Democrats, for saying that Eric Cantor is a "http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/amid-death-threats-dem-rep-dreihaus-points-the-finger-at-gop-leadership.php?ref=mp">dead man."

Why oh why can't these Democrats be more responsible?

[tabatha]

29. spot on

[Naturalist111]

28. Grade school tactic

Bubba picks a fight with Johnny and hits him. They get in a fight. Teacher stops the fight. Principal asks both who started it. Bubba says "Johnny started it and hit me first. Principal give them both 3 days detention. They both get in trouble. They both get a record of violence. It helps take the light off of Bubba partly and put it on Johnny. It lessens Johnny's credibility. It also allows Bubba to further intimidate Johnny. It can also setup Johnny for a numerous amount situations where he will be blamed since he has a record. It's a childish tactic. We respond to these tactics accordingly.

[kestrel91316]

31. The GOP's own Frankenstein monsters are attacking them.

They done let the genie out of the bottle and now they are finding that might not have been such a good idea.

[seabeyond]

37. why would a liberal attack a man for being jewish? i hear ya. nt