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elljay

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29. Actually, this would be great!

Reply to irisblue (Reply #15)

Wed Jun 22, 2016, 10:45 PM

Jun 2016

I can't think of anything that would motivate the country more than watching Democratic reps being arrested for trying to protect their lives! Imagine the optics of the police hauling John Lewis off to jail. Let the NRA and Republicans try to message that!

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Breaking! House to Re-convene for votes at 10pm ET. Reported on Rachel... [View all] ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 OP

This should be interesting. nt sufrommich Jun 2016 #1

If the rethugs try to steamroll Democrats, it BETTER be interesting! nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #2

John Lewis just stated that they will not be moved. nt sufrommich Jun 2016 #3

The rethugs must know that. I wonder if the Sgt at Arms will begin arresting reps/senators? nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #5

There's a rumor on Twitter that Ryan has called in police to be on sufrommich Jun 2016 #8

police laying hands on Representatives? irisblue Jun 2016 #15

Actually, this would be great! elljay Jun 2016 #29

Keep us posted! lindysalsagal Jun 2016 #4

Will try, lindysalsagal. ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #10

Too bad the storms have knocked out my TV frazzled Jun 2016 #6

Take care frazzled! C-SPAN has gone to Washington Journal for the moment while we wait for... ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #9

Confrontation with the NRA enablers coming right up workinclasszero Jun 2016 #7

You say "enablers" SwankyXomb Jun 2016 #25

The republicans are SOFT on terrorism! workinclasszero Jun 2016 #28

Surround the podium geomon666 Jun 2016 #11

Looks like the Dems are not going let them reconvene. DCBob Jun 2016 #12

@repjohnlewis quietly says, “We shall not be moved.” #NoBillNoBreak Rose Siding Jun 2016 #13

SHOUT THEM DOWN! geomon666 Jun 2016 #14

Ryan is attempting to conduct business over the shouts of No Bill, No Break. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #16

he looks like an ass eleny Jun 2016 #17

He does mcar Jun 2016 #22

He does, and for good reason: because he IS an ass. SMH! nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #24

Whoa this is so awesome! C_U_L8R Jun 2016 #18

Looks like Ryan is conducting votes despite the protest. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #19

Paul the Thug acting like the fascist he is ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2016 #20

Handmaiden of the NRA!!! workinclasszero Jun 2016 #21

Why is Paul Ryan recognizing voice votes or calls for standing geomon666 Jun 2016 #23

Yes, it is a farce. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #26

They are in now... tallahasseedem Jun 2016 #27