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In reply to the discussion: Appreciation thread for Congressman Al Green. [View all]orleans
(36,858 posts)45. i didn't watch the trump shit show
but i read thru a couple articles about it that included various shirts, a few walk outs, signs, and al green.
the last article i looked at had a fucking quote from sen chris coons and his bitchy little snip at the end of the article -- really pissed me off that he just had to get his name in the fucking paper:
It was not only Republicans who criticized Greens protest. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) told The Hill after the speech that the Texas Democrats display was counterproductive.
I think to stand up and say, you know, he doesnt have a mandate to cut Medicare, fine, but I think he, I think it went beyond decorum, he said.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5177130-johnson-democratic-rep-al-green-should-be-censured-for-shameful-protest/
i was glad to read what green did. good for him! and i thank him.
(as far as coons is concerned...
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I didn't watch the speech. Can't stand to listen to the asshole, but I saw the clip.
hamsterjill
Mar 2025
#9
Enjoyed watching him. Was he holding out a cane? Whatever, it makes a good clip.
Silent Type
Mar 2025
#5
I have heard him speak at State Conventions and he is a fiery speaker too
yellowdogintexas
Mar 2025
#41