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Showing Original Post only (View all)OOPS!! - Democratic Group Calls Christie's BLUFF On 'SIT DOWN & SHUTUP' Bluster [View all]
BAM!!................................
This public records request from American Bridge PAC to the office of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in response to his "sit down and shut up" bluster during an event in New Jersey on Wednesday is pretty funny:
To Whom It May Concern,
The following request is being made in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.) and all other New Jersey open record laws.
At an event commemorating the two year anniversary of super-storm Sandy on October 29, 2014, Governor Christie claimed I've been here when the cameras werent here and did the work [on Sandy recovery]
We respectfully request a list of all trips to which Christie was referring - specifically trips to the Jersey Shore to work on Sandy recovery, where no cameras from the media or the Governors office were in attendance to record the event. [...]
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
http://americanbridgepac.org/app/uploads/NJ-Gov-OPRA-Sandy.pdf
The following request is being made in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.) and all other New Jersey open record laws.
At an event commemorating the two year anniversary of super-storm Sandy on October 29, 2014, Governor Christie claimed I've been here when the cameras werent here and did the work [on Sandy recovery]
We respectfully request a list of all trips to which Christie was referring - specifically trips to the Jersey Shore to work on Sandy recovery, where no cameras from the media or the Governors office were in attendance to record the event. [...]
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
http://americanbridgepac.org/app/uploads/NJ-Gov-OPRA-Sandy.pdf
The context: A New Jersey resident confronted Christie at a public event and accused Christie of being more interested in grandstanding than finishing recovery efforts, at which point Christie told him to "sit down and shut up," saying:
I'll be more than happy to have a debate with you anytime you like, guy, because somebody like you doesnt know a damn thing about what you're talking about except to stand up and show off when the cameras are here. I've been here when the cameras aren't here, buddy, and done the work.
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/10/christie_lashes_out_at_hecklers_democratic_nj_senators_for_delays_on_sandy_aid.html
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/10/christie_lashes_out_at_hecklers_democratic_nj_senators_for_delays_on_sandy_aid.html
Not a bad line, though it is ironic that it was delivered for the cameras. And now, with this public records request, we'll find out if it wasn't just another bout of hot air from Christie.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/10/30/1340353/-Democratic-group-calls-Christie-s-bluff-on-sit-down-and-shut-up-bluster
UPDATED - BULLY!!
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OOPS!! - Democratic Group Calls Christie's BLUFF On 'SIT DOWN & SHUTUP' Bluster [View all]
Segami
Oct 2014
OP
I am slack jawed at how many public figures have not grasped the age of the internet yet.
dixiegrrrrl
Oct 2014
#1
Oh yeah. That's what I certainly want sitting across the table from Vladimir Putin.
calimary
Oct 2014
#20
I think these stunts are intentional. They know it will appeal to their base,
Arugula Latte
Oct 2014
#34
I don't know. You should ask the Democratic state legislators who supported his reelection.
MontyPow
Oct 2014
#9
He will just say it was not intended to be taken literally he was not doing any physical labor, I mean,
Fred Sanders
Oct 2014
#15
He just seems so...............................................................repulsive.
Enthusiast
Oct 2014
#24
Sorry, I have to agree with Christie on this one. I think as Christie says,
A Simple Game
Oct 2014
#25