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KittyWampus

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27. It was probably the heat>>>>

Mon Oct 20, 2014, 10:25 AM

Oct 2014

A steady stream of people, meanwhile, left the event shortly after the president began speaking. It was not clear whether they were escaping the gym's heat — at least one person was carried out by stretcher — or for some other reason. Many carried signs and wore T-shirts for Brown, and many had waited hours to attend.

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Crowd of Democrats walk out while President Obama speaks [View all] 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 OP

Not this again Beaverhausen Oct 2014 #1

Already debunked, as of yesterday. madamesilverspurs Oct 2014 #2

Were you there? former9thward Oct 2014 #11

From the article YOU link to: KittyWampus Oct 2014 #13

You said the OP was debunked. former9thward Oct 2014 #15

The implication is that people unhappy w/Obama were leaving. NOT THE CASE. KittyWampus Oct 2014 #18

I am happy you can read their minds. former9thward Oct 2014 #19

But you can read articles and accounts that point to a large, enthusiastic crowd. KittyWampus Oct 2014 #22

I'm sure it was large and enthusiastic. former9thward Oct 2014 #31

Same reason you leave the game early, beat the crowd trying to get out of the parking lot snooper2 Oct 2014 #35

You do that AgingAmerican Oct 2014 #39

Do you leave if the heat is unbearable to the point people get carried out on stretchers? KittyWampus Oct 2014 #41

Or your team is kicking ass and there is no chance they would lose- snooper2 Oct 2014 #42

Don't most places stop selling beer in the third quarter? n/t bobclark86 Oct 2014 #67

I am happy that most can see the obvious. LanternWaste Oct 2014 #56

That poster attacks Dems, attacks Chicago, defends Reagan or sides with Israel. ieoeja Oct 2014 #75

Attacks Chicago? former9thward Oct 2014 #86

I generally support Israel as well. As I said, you are "old school Liberal" on that one topic. ieoeja Oct 2014 #109

I am sure you will link to where I have ever said "Leave Reagan alone!" former9thward Oct 2014 #110

Too easy ieoeja Oct 2014 #111

Everyone of those posts I inserted actual facts into the discussion former9thward Oct 2014 #118

Republicans requested a recount which Illinois granted. But they had to pay for it. ieoeja Oct 2014 #123

Look at the footnote and read the article. former9thward Oct 2014 #131

Yes, Israel does kick ass so to speak 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 #136

his bias is intransigent and he is unwilling to perceive views outside that same bias. LanternWaste Oct 2014 #120

He just edited an excerpt to defend Nixon to prove that he does not defend Republicans. ieoeja Oct 2014 #124

To get a jump on traffic, perhaps? Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #71

If you came to see the President would you leave early former9thward Oct 2014 #89

Don't know why you find it strange that "Democrats" support/defend the "Democrat" on a..... Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #92

I believe in facts. former9thward Oct 2014 #99

And some people think he's scum. I think a more important question is why you needed so desperately Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #100

"I think a more important question is why you needed so desperately ... NanceGreggs Oct 2014 #102

Fascinating ain't it? Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #119

President Obama liberal from boston Oct 2014 #98

Don't see anyone leaving here. Kingofalldems Oct 2014 #63

So the NYT reporter made it up. former9thward Oct 2014 #68

Sentence #3 is made up. Kingofalldems Oct 2014 #78

Good try liberal from boston Oct 2014 #115

So the people leaving were on orders from the fire marshall? Kingofalldems Oct 2014 #117

Those were shills. Dems don't restrict their rallies librechik Oct 2014 #3

More untrue bullshit from the Daily Mail. Newsjock Oct 2014 #4

Fat chance. Control-Z Oct 2014 #73

SSDD malaise Oct 2014 #5

Again? Debunked. Getting to look like a game, posting this at DU, really. djean111 Oct 2014 #6

Debunked. It was in Maryland. Big, enthusiastic crowd. KittyWampus Oct 2014 #7

IN Maryland! Yeah, right the Dems walked out.. File that under BULLSHIT. Pics.. Cha Oct 2014 #101

Those people were all leaving. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2014 #104

Oh my BAD.. "they're leaving!".. Rofl, HBS.. I got me magnifying glass out to look at your Cha Oct 2014 #106

Here's a better pic a friend sent from Northwestern stop weeks ago Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2014 #107

"Spurned Voter".. Rofl! Thank you for the additional pics! Cha Oct 2014 #108

Reeks of a setup. nt Ykcutnek Oct 2014 #8

And the comments! Turbineguy Oct 2014 #9

No, it didn't happen. elleng Oct 2014 #25

So you know - this exact same 'story' was hidden by a DU Jury JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #10

That's the problem with juries hiding OPs such as this one. Nye Bevan Oct 2014 #14

Exactly JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #17

Right. Thanks. elleng Oct 2014 #24

From your article JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #33

You said it! elleng Oct 2014 #47

From President Obama in your link, ellen~~~~ Cha Oct 2014 #105

Thanks, Cha! elleng Oct 2014 #116

I effing love Far Hills, and go for the VNA rummage sale twice a year... bettyellen Oct 2014 #82

yeah i was trying to figure out what rule was broken m-lekktor Oct 2014 #94

This OP finally got one Rec.. must be so proud! And am wondering whatever could Cha Oct 2014 #103

Not buying it. I once saw George W. Bush speak, at a military base-- TwilightGardener Oct 2014 #12

actually, at big events some people often stream out early to get to their cars and away KittyWampus Oct 2014 #16

It may have been that, or it may have been a pre-planned protest or TwilightGardener Oct 2014 #23

It was probably the heat>>>> KittyWampus Oct 2014 #27

Good. It didn't happen. elleng Oct 2014 #21

Really? hfojvt Oct 2014 #34

My husband sort of had to, because Bush was his commander in chief at the time, and TwilightGardener Oct 2014 #40

This did NOT happen, elleng Oct 2014 #20

This is from the article you linked to. I also posted this snip 2x upthread. KittyWampus Oct 2014 #29

Thanks elleng Oct 2014 #32

Thanks to you for finding it. It goes to show how an agenda can be pushed in the media KittyWampus Oct 2014 #37

Yes indeed, subtle, elleng Oct 2014 #50

Photo from the event, courtesy of Elija Cummings: elleng Oct 2014 #65

if you look futher in the dailymail you'll find sightings of batboy belzabubba333 Oct 2014 #26

They have an article on Governor pRick Scott? n/t n2doc Oct 2014 #46

Nobody leaving. DUgosh Oct 2014 #28

Non-hyperbolic alternate headline: "some people left early" n/t arcane1 Oct 2014 #30

Welcome Freeper FARAFIELD Oct 2014 #36

"Not1more" anti-immigration doesn't sound very democratic bhikkhu Oct 2014 #38

Is this another hit it and quit it? JaneyVee Oct 2014 #43

A crowd of 8,000 with an overflow hall containing more people. It was hot. Bluenorthwest Oct 2014 #44

Where you at????? bravenak Oct 2014 #45

Glad you posted that JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #51

I hate when people just drop bombs and leave. bravenak Oct 2014 #52

And he did it twice today JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #53

On the same issue?? bravenak Oct 2014 #54

Naaah JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #55

My goodness! bravenak Oct 2014 #57

Maybe it's pay per click JustAnotherGen Oct 2014 #58

Probably!! bravenak Oct 2014 #60

Concern noted. Bobbie Jo Oct 2014 #48

Nice Try Daily Mail iloveObama12 Oct 2014 #49

Awesome video. Thanks for posting that. Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #72

U Welcome Thanks iloveObama12 Oct 2014 #81

Ohhh and they did the Soul Brother, one handed hug and back slap too! Number23 Oct 2014 #91

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2014 #93

The photos in the article have ridiculous captions - hedgehog Oct 2014 #59

Round'em up. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2014 #61

Funny they don't fredamae Oct 2014 #62

That can be said of virtually every single large event that ever happened. blogslut Oct 2014 #64

Photo from the event, courtesy of Elija Cummings: elleng Oct 2014 #66

Ooooh, thanks for this, Elmer FUD. Enjoy your stay posting debunked stories. nt Hekate Oct 2014 #69

Who would give themselves the DU screen name of 3rdwaydem? MineralMan Oct 2014 #70

Show respect. It's probably Hillary leftstreet Oct 2014 #74

BWAH! bigwillq Oct 2014 #87

ROFLMAO! woo me with science Oct 2014 #95

+1 Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #77

betterdemsonly ? JI7 Oct 2014 #83

It is odd - I thought on DU it meant treestar Oct 2014 #90

So many message boards to post on ... lpbk2713 Oct 2014 #76

Daily Mail again, LOL. . B Calm Oct 2014 #79

I think what we have here is a common, everyday, garden variety..... Tarheel_Dem Oct 2014 #80

Dearest 3rdwaydem, Raine1967 Oct 2014 #84

LOL, you're not fooling anyone, man. bettyellen Oct 2014 #85

Ha ha ha, this bullshit. ProudToBeBlueInRhody Oct 2014 #88

How ignorant of them . . . nt fadedrose Oct 2014 #96

This is the best the dailybunk could come up with? Rex Oct 2014 #97

Right, "Democrats." True Blue Door Oct 2014 #112

Unless you think it was a large group of African American GOP plants. 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 #113

Calling bullshit on the Daily Mail is now a "mental health challenge"? arcane1 Oct 2014 #121

My agenda is the same as that of President Obama. 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 #122

The same New York Times that was the main cheerleader for Bush's Iraq invasion? arcane1 Oct 2014 #125

Sorry, you either leave before President Obama takes the stage or after he leaves. 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 #126

Why did they leave? arcane1 Oct 2014 #128

Instead of asking me all of the questions... 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 #129

Have you noticed? kentuck Oct 2014 #114

Michael Shearhe of The New York Times didn't see it that way. 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 #132

The crowd was in an overflow room and left after he stopped by to see THEM liberal N proud Oct 2014 #127

Surely you don't expect them to read before judging, do you? arcane1 Oct 2014 #130

The article and the OP are both hit pieces liberal N proud Oct 2014 #133

Really? Why don't you look three posts up to 132 3rdwaydem Oct 2014 #134

So maybe 100 people leave early out of 8000 and they make a story out of this? WI_DEM Oct 2014 #135