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In reply to the discussion: Chris Christie to Heckler: 'Sit Down and Keep Quiet or Get Out' [View all]liberal N proud
(61,180 posts)1. That is the difference between an asshole republican and a Democratic President
Obama would have allowed the person to have a voice. Been to several events and seen it happen where he was heckled and stopped and gave the person a change to air their voice.
One was early in the 08 campaign where some guy posing as a pro-photographer asked if he was going to allow time for the pledge of allegiance. Obama responded by letting this man lead it.
I saw it at another event I was at shortly after he was sworn into office. Event officials were going to remove the heckler and Obama stopped them and let the man speak.
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That is the difference between an asshole republican and a Democratic President
liberal N proud
Mar 2014
#1
"I did not have ugly-bully grudge closure with that bridge. Smirk." - Crispy (R)
Berlum
Mar 2014
#30
It has to be done right, however, because wrong will cause people to see him as victim. Ask any
jtuck004
Mar 2014
#6
You mean the first president ever to resign after seeing the handwriting on the wall with
CTyankee
Mar 2014
#42
Compare with Obama's smooth handling of hecklers, on multiple occasions. That's the standard.
Scuba
Mar 2014
#5
NJ folks are REALLY pissed off about Christie not getting Sandy money to those it was meant for.
SunSeeker
Mar 2014
#24
"Shut up or I'll have my goons throw you off the George Washingt -- oops, I've said too much."
Arugula Latte
Mar 2014
#47
