Ted Lieu: Trump doesnt respect the American right to protest

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu (Calif.) accused President Trump on Thursday of not respecting Americans' First Amendment right to protest.

In an op-ed for NBC News, Lieu references his own history of service in the Air Force before explaining that Trump's comments about Democrats not applauding during his State of the Union address reflected his disrespect for the Constitution.

"President Trump’s suggestion that it was treason not to applaud him during his recent State of the Union address makes it clear that Trump fundamentally doesn’t understand what it means to be an American, let alone a patriotic one," Lieu writes.

"I served our country for the same reason I didn’t clap during parts of the president’s speech: Because I love our country," he added. "When I hear President Trump suggest policy ideas that run counter to American ideals, I speak out. In the same vein, when my constituents disagree with me, I welcome and champion their right to speak out."

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/373055-ted-lieu-trump-doesnt-respect-the-american-right-to-protest

[YessirAtsaFact]

1. Ted Lieu is on of my favorite congressmen

Thanks for speaking up Ted!

[guillaumeb]

2. I remember when members of the GOP accused President Obama

of not understanding what it means to be an American.

Recommended.

[SWBTATTReg]

3. So tRUMP can protest and say whatever he wants on twitter (his form of protesting)

and no one else can?

[bitterross]

4. He's not used to people disagreeing with him publicly.

He's used to having his ass kissed non-stop. God know there's enough of it on his petite 239lb frame.

[sprinkleeninow]

5. Only shows respect to COLD HARD CASH. 😤

(Barf emojicon on other phone. Used another close one. )

[Hermit-The-Prog]

6. trump's ignorance on display

Cadet Bone Spurs:

"Can we call that treason? Why not?" Trump said. "They certainly didn't seem to love our country very much."

I sincerely doubt that ignorant narcissist has any idea that treason is defined in the Constitution.