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Say what Nancy Pelosi? [View all] Kingofalldems Jul 2017 OP
Taken out of context. Get a grip wasupaloopa Jul 2017 #1
Exactly, how is this out of context? Chasstev365 Jul 2017 #7
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW. What she said isn't "TERRIBLE", nor did she misspeak - George II Jul 2017 #19
This is a good illustration of the mistaken power of the Tweet. Tribe should be embarrassed. Eyeball_Kid Jul 2017 #205
BTW.... MaryLouisaWillis Jul 2017 #210
she meant it isn't important that we estimate chances of winning and that she is speaker wasupaloopa Jul 2017 #25
How about a better slogan? CrispyQ Jul 2017 #28
And Colbert.. pangaia Jul 2017 #61
Much better. elleng Jul 2017 #35
Tribe didn't bother to read past the headline. pnwmom Jul 2017 #128
So did the op but he didn't get the benefit of doubt. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #134
There is the fact that despite realizing his mistake, it's still up. Ninsianna Jul 2017 #161
Oh my, that is simply SCANDALOUS! BRING OUT THE HAIR SHIRT! No, wait - that's too good. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #163
Actually, we can't be too careful when it comes to people who violate the spirit Ninsianna Jul 2017 #168
Yes he did BainsBane Jul 2017 #174
We don't know what Tribe did if he realized his error. The error here can easily be fixed, but.... George II Jul 2017 #206
Surprises me. I hope he's not losing it, elleng Jul 2017 #135
Below is the quote from the interview. I don't think he's losing it. pnwmom Jul 2017 #139
I read the quote from the interview, elleng Jul 2017 #143
Well, lots of other people appear not to have gone past the headline. pnwmom Jul 2017 #149
You left out part of Wallace's quote. R B Garr Jul 2017 #85
No comment. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2017 #136
She said the question of whether or not she would run again to be Speaker tblue37 Jul 2017 #66
That is your bolding, not her's former9thward Jul 2017 #81
It's the only way to get her REAL point across to the readers here. George II Jul 2017 #104
She couldn't BOLD an oral response, but her answer was clear to anyone pnwmom Jul 2017 #151
Yeah, well I read and watched the video and only those looking to criticize will find that she said Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #191
No she didn't...she was talking about being speaker...some are so transparent. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #190
Here is the Hill article ProudLib72 Jul 2017 #2
The Hill distorted that intentionally. She was saying that ESTIMATING the chances of a Democratic still_one Jul 2017 #8
She said it is unimportant whether she runs again to be Speaker: tblue37 Jul 2017 #69
That too still_one Jul 2017 #94
And..................the bait was taken. George II Jul 2017 #106
sure was George still_one Jul 2017 #130
always is around here leftofcool Jul 2017 #144
You have to wonder if some hate winning...she is doing a great job and the attacks ramp up...do Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #192
context matters n/t countingbluecars Jul 2017 #3
It appears to me that she was responding instead to whether she would run for Speaker again. spooky3 Jul 2017 #4
I hope everyone knows Tribe has apologized: spooky3 Jul 2017 #216
She was asked was to estimate the chances that Democrats win back the House"? She still_one Jul 2017 #5
That's not how I read what she said.... WePurrsevere Jul 2017 #6
exactly. She wasn't going to play the "estimating game", but focus on winning on the issues. This still_one Jul 2017 #9
Sadly I'm not surprised when what a strong woman says is distorted any more... WePurrsevere Jul 2017 #21
"Estimate the Democrats chances of winning the midterms, lapucelle Jul 2017 #10
Isn't that interesting that part was ignored still_one Jul 2017 #12
I said exactly the same thing below before I read this. Thanks. George II Jul 2017 #18
Thanks lapucelle! It's so obvious except for R B Garr Jul 2017 #79
The OP left all that out. sheshe2 Jul 2017 #86
This changes the entire OP and should not have been left out...needs to Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #194
Thanks for that link to the transcript. Tactical Peek Jul 2017 #146
Surprised Tribe fell for this Egnever Jul 2017 #11
Me too nini Jul 2017 #13
Ugh Lotusflower70 Jul 2017 #14
It's not surprising when this nonsense comes lapucelle Jul 2017 #20
I know right Lotusflower70 Jul 2017 #30
Here is the entire interview for those who want to make up their own mind: demmiblue Jul 2017 #15
Funny how she didn't say winning back the House was "unimportant". George II Jul 2017 #17
I think maybe we need the sentences just before and just after that one.... George II Jul 2017 #16
A public that sees politics through 140 characters BainsBane Jul 2017 #23
So very true...sadly Docreed2003 Jul 2017 #39
This!!! Cadfael Jul 2017 #72
You disagree that the Dem party should focus on issues? BainsBane Jul 2017 #22
Just a messenger with honest concerns. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #24
I think the problem is The Hill, which has been known to exploit misleading headlines still_one Jul 2017 #27
"Concern" has a bad reputation, that scary troll word often follows. hunter Jul 2017 #34
What is your concern? BainsBane Jul 2017 #37
Lawrence Tribe, a respected Dem tweeted it. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #55
Say what? sheshe2 Jul 2017 #62
! beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #63
It was dismissive to someone who insulted me. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #64
+1 beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #67
No she did not. sheshe2 Jul 2017 #75
Well so long then. You just accused me of being dismissive Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #80
You told her to go away. sheshe2 Jul 2017 #91
He posted a TWEET, that's all there was. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #95
Good to see you again scottie sheshe2 Jul 2017 #99
Oh I know you have. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #101
Thank you so much. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #110
Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #113
That tweet contains a link to an article BainsBane Jul 2017 #137
This is irony, right? Or performance art? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #140
It's called a concern for facts BainsBane Jul 2017 #142
Yes it's all very concerning. I'm concerned that more people aren't properly concerned. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #145
Looks like facts, truth and context only matter for Vermont R B Garr Jul 2017 #158
I haven't seen anything BainsBane Jul 2017 #160
True! The browbeating and innuendo was over a forced R B Garr Jul 2017 #164
We are in a post-fact political culture BainsBane Jul 2017 #167
"Alternative facts", that was a huge slip on Kellyanne's R B Garr Jul 2017 #170
A highly deceptive tweet. To the point of dishonest. No effort in correction. Transparent. nt. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #203
I posted a freaking tweet from Lawrence Tribe. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #97
Perhaps next time do what Tribe did not do here and read the article first. Ninsianna Jul 2017 #169
The King has spoken. OBEY! betsuni Jul 2017 #87
:) sheshe2 Jul 2017 #93
How did she insult you?? n/t Chevy Jul 2017 #184
What does "female member of DU" have to do with anything? tkmorris Jul 2017 #147
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Jul 2017 #153
That's a good question melman Jul 2017 #157
She said it's unimportant if she runs for speaker. R B Garr Jul 2017 #78
... sheshe2 Jul 2017 #108
This OP should go away now lunasun Jul 2017 #84
"Go away now"? Sure, you posted a tweet, with a very subjective subject line.... George II Jul 2017 #100
'Say what' is a question. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #109
Perhaps a more appropriate "question" might have been "What does Pelosi mean?" George II Jul 2017 #112
So what are you saying exactly? Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #114
Why did you leave out part of the definition - the very first part? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #116
That's not how the Urban Dictionary works. Ninsianna Jul 2017 #177
You got it exactly right, George. R B Garr Jul 2017 #119
You should modify this post to include relevant facts or self-delete. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #195
A messenger who knows their OP is a gross distortion slamming Dems... and bettyellen Jul 2017 #53
Talk to Lawrence Tribe about that. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #57
I don't blame you. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #65
Thanks. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #68
You're getting fragged. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #70
Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #73
I am not part of any freaking problem Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #74
Were they Republican kittens and puppies? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #76
Hm. sheshe2 Jul 2017 #96
Maybe he just doesn't like to be bullied. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #98
You speak for him now? sheshe2 Jul 2017 #102
Did you speak for BB when you demanded an apology? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #105
well beam... sheshe2 Jul 2017 #115
I suggested maybe he didn't want to be bullied, that's not speaking for someone, she. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #117
Oh oh oh.... sheshe2 Jul 2017 #123
Looks like I was right, he didn't want to be bullied. So now who's spinning? beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #133
Yup! Nailed it--Making stuff up, very very! R B Garr Jul 2017 #138
:) sheshe2 Jul 2017 #148
lol, and the comments about bullying... R B Garr Jul 2017 #150
Ha! sheshe2 Jul 2017 #152
You are correct--I did not want to be bullied. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #125
You're welcome. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #129
No I left it up because of the personal attacks. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #103
I followed the link and realized what happened. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #124
Hell I do it all the time. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #127
I've done it on Facebook and it's come back to bite me on the ass. beam me up scottie Jul 2017 #131
I'm going to leave it up because people educated me.... Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #204
You haven't tried to engage anyone who has posted or talked about the context. muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 #180
Not even a good try. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #207
Once again, you are refusing to address any of the well-justified criticisms of your thread muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 #212
Oh yes, now I remember you. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #213
One wonders why? At least many hear have corrected the record. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #196
The Hill's headline was DISHONEST and you chose to highlight it for some reason. pnwmom Jul 2017 #118
I saw a tweet by Lawrence Tribe, found it interesting and posted it here. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #121
You saw it and you could see that he was wrong -- respected or not. pnwmom Jul 2017 #126
I trusted his judgement. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #132
You saw a tweet attacking a Democratic leader which if you had watched the video, you would Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #197
Did you watch the video? I can't understand how you reach your conclusion. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #193
What are your "honest" concerns with respect to what was posted in the op? nt. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #201
A messenger who editorialized an already slanted headline to deliberately mislead. nt procon Jul 2017 #209
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ still_one Jul 2017 #26
You too? Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #29
"et tu brute". No. Not happy that The Hill distorted what was actually said in the interview, still_one Jul 2017 #36
I do that a lot. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #38
I am guilty of my own share of assumptions. One thing I know is that everyone here realizes how still_one Jul 2017 #41
Did you expect the be congratulated BainsBane Jul 2017 #40
No. I did not expect to be congratulated. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #111
Kudos to pelosi for saying that policy matters more than the horse race. unblock Jul 2017 #31
When the source is The Hill it's best to delve a bit deeper than their off the cuff reporting. herding cats Jul 2017 #32
Does Russia own "The Hill" ??? DURHAM D Jul 2017 #33
no, but they are a mixed bag still_one Jul 2017 #43
Boy, Tribe got this completely wrong mcar Jul 2017 #42
A Harvard Constitutional law professor BainsBane Jul 2017 #46
Shameful mcar Jul 2017 #47
Looks that way.... George II Jul 2017 #48
... mcar Jul 2017 #50
Oh shit! sheshe2 Jul 2017 #120
I am trying to imagine the reaction had she answered the question dsc Jul 2017 #44
True. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #45
But you still haven't edited your OP to point out that what Tribe thinks is incorrect. George II Jul 2017 #49
I put it out for discussion. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #52
Under the subject line of "Say what Nancy Pelosi?"? George II Jul 2017 #54
Sure. I trust Lawrence Tribe. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #56
Yes, he was wrong. That should have been pointed out in the OP, but I won't tell you what to post. George II Jul 2017 #58
Yes, the discussion has shown Laurence was wrong.. what more discussion can we have... JHan Jul 2017 #155
People have pointed out the errors BainsBane Jul 2017 #165
Saying "but you still haven't..." is not telling you what to post. "Do not tell me what to post" is. muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 #181
Say What? Well she didn't say THAT. lapucelle Jul 2017 #51
Good. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Jul 2017 #154
Nothing spurs turnout like saying the midterms are unimportant DefenseLawyer Jul 2017 #60
The word "unimportant" was appropriate since she was referring to being Speaker George II Jul 2017 #88
Any word can sound bad out of context BainsBane Jul 2017 #122
Yeah that's what I'll do. DefenseLawyer Jul 2017 #186
Podesta emails discussing pizza were turned into Pizzagate. betsuni Jul 2017 #187
I disagree. Saying it is unimportant if she is elected speaker is fine. Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #198
What Nancy Pelosi didn't say. betsuni Jul 2017 #71
Love you! sheshe2 Jul 2017 #77
Love you too! betsuni Jul 2017 #82
Will you run for speaker? California_Republic Jul 2017 #83
She is moderating her language... cynatnite Jul 2017 #89
In other news Barack Obama says healthcare is unimportant Bradshaw3 Jul 2017 #90
I'm pretty sure she's of sound mind still Bradical79 Jul 2017 #92
The Hill deliberately misrepresented her answer. She didn't say that winning the House pnwmom Jul 2017 #141
This is the problem with Twitter Caliman73 Jul 2017 #107
So everything clear now?? JHan Jul 2017 #156
Apparently, correcting an incorrect news story is "bullying." betsuni Jul 2017 #162
nah Laurence Tribe gave the interview so he knows best... JHan Jul 2017 #166
lol, so true! R B Garr Jul 2017 #171
The several hundred comments on the tweet sort of explain why Ninsianna Jul 2017 #159
Excellent post. Like some elected official is actually R B Garr Jul 2017 #172
It's weird that some people here seem to be enjoying the deliberate distortion, Ninsianna Jul 2017 #173
Agreed, I hear you. I bet some of the rolling mockery R B Garr Jul 2017 #175
Really? Awfully active so late at night, but I guess it's a workday somewhere on the globe. Ninsianna Jul 2017 #176
Nicely said! n/t Chevy Jul 2017 #185
People should stop taking her statements wildly out of context. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #178
Some people seem to be rather amused by their little game of hiding behind Ninsianna Jul 2017 #179
Good post. cwydro Jul 2017 #183
Now that is a great response. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #208
#fakenews. stonecutter357 Jul 2017 #182
A wordsmith manipulating words. JNelson6563 Jul 2017 #188
Did you read the article? She is talking about whether she is speaker or not...Gosh some never Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #189
I don't know which is worse GaryCnf Jul 2017 #199
Transparent. nt. Weekend Warrior Jul 2017 #200
It's long past time that she is replaced Renew Deal Jul 2017 #202
She better clarify what she meant ASAP before this gets out of control leon8822 Jul 2017 #211
There is nothing to clarify. What she was referring to what was unimportant was whether she still_one Jul 2017 #215
Taken out of context. TooStrong Jul 2017 #214
Tribe apologized to Pelosi and deleted his tweet. spooky3 Jul 2017 #217
Edited OP. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #218
See: George II Jul 2017 #219
Quit harrassing me mister. Kingofalldems Jul 2017 #220
Tweet/apology from Lawrence Tribe: George II Aug 2017 #221
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