That's what some of this whole mess over the Democratic reaction to Chavez's statements yesterday remind me of. I would protect my sister and noooo one was allowed to hurt her, except me of course then it was different.
Yes, I realize the hypocrisy aspect that if someone said the things about Chavez in his country that he said here in the US they would be either killed or disappear into some prison probably never to be seen again. Yet we do have freedom of speech here and it seems to me that if we are allowed to criticize the President, and it's all over the media, it's should be expected that other people from other nations are going to too.
"You don't come into my country; you don't come into my congressional district and you don't condemn my president," Rep. Charles Rangel, D-New York, scolded Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
As for the whole outrage over Chavez calling President Bush the Devil...I'd suggest taking a quick internet search on "Bush Devil". People have been implying that and coming out and saying it for quite a few years now.
I think this should have been used to point out that here in America even Chavez has free speech and how great our country is that even those like Chavez are allowed to speak freely...
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12 comments:
Wow! A democrat came to Bush's defense. Maybe people can come together after all. It's a start.
As for Chavez, he is trying to provoke the US people. If it wasn't for Pat Roberts calling for Chavez's death, I wouldn't know who Chavez was. (Yes, I'm still in my study mode to make more cash and trying to ignore the third world countries for now.)
But more importantly, Lisa, you have a sister? ;)
I think that you defend the ofice even if you do not like the person. I also think that calling the President the devil gives him too much credit. If he is the best evil has to offer, than I don't see why we have so many problems.
I agree about free speech though. If you are not threatening his life or making things up, you should be able to say what you want no matter how idiotic. President Bush does
I too found it refreshing that ole Charlie stuck up for President Bush.., even though he did it in a backhanded sort of way.
As for Hugo, he can go right ahead and call all of the names that he likes, President Bush is a public figure and name-calling comes with the territory.
Besides he's a big boy, he can overlook the name calling. As a matter of fact, I believe that's exactly what he did.
It seems to me that everybody but the Prez got their panties in a twist over Hugo's remarks.
Our unofficial policy in my Army unit was that noone outside the unit kicked one of our asses. It didn't matter if the person was wrong or not, we just all stood up for him. Then if he was the person who was in the wrong, we kicked his ass.
I took my panties off so that they didn't get twisted. I hate it when that happens
Twisted panties can be bad.
No panties can be cold..
:-)
I caught that C - lol
Yes, my sister was the good child.
:-)
My sister makes me look like a saint. My brother makes me look even better. I never beat up my sister though. She was 9 years younger.
Mine is not that much younger than I am. She was the type who liked to get me in trouble and frankly I could get into trouble enough on my own.
Still can.
:-)
My brother was 3 years younger and he would start a fight, lose, cry, tell on me, and get me in trouble. Unfortunately I did not start being a troublemaker until later in life. Once Zima came out, it was all downhill
Lisa Renee said: I think this should have been used to point out that here in America even Chavez has free speech and how great our country is that even those like Chavez are allowed to speak freely...
Roland Hansen says: I second that.
Chavez needs to learn civility.
Look at how Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh handle things.
They would never say those kinds of things....
:-)
Steve,
That might NOT be the best example.
Maybe if you chose some examples from the "low key" crowd instead ;-)
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