Rep. Jamie Raskin Schools Republican On "Pledge of Allegiance" - Reflect

[TexasTowelie]

Watch Rep. Jamie Raskin school a GOP congressman who tried to outsmart Raskin on the "Pledge of Allegiance."

[Lovie777]

1. Brilliant....................

[Delphinus]

2. Beautiful!

Loved it! Love Jamie!

[BoRaGard]

3. Bravo Jamie!

Dude is an orator!

I hope he gets a prime time TV slot at the Dem convention this summer.

[Think. Again.]

4. Damn he's good.

[Lovie777]

5. 2nd note...................

the GQP guy reminds me of the movie Idiocracy.

[julmur]

6. Milwaukee Irish

Yes, he’s from my state & has been a waste of space for as long as he’s been in congress, red area is the only reason he gets re-elected

[Deuxcents]

7. It would do this country well if we started teaching civics again. Some who immigrate

Here wish to become citizens and the tests they take to receive citizenship is very detailed and they must know this country’s Constitution, laws and history better than most who graduate from higher learning and most certainly most serving as our elected officials. And, may I add, more than the last president, which is appalling.

[usaf-vet]

9. I have a friend who is exactly what you said. He knows how this country was intended to function because he study it ...

... to gain citizenship, and once earned, he has honored that citizenship.

He worked in the same job for more than 25 years, giving back to his community. Now retired, he is always willing to volunteer to help those in need, especially if it helps them and makes the community a better place for all.

I am proud to call him my friend.

[Deuxcents]

12. Good on your friend for becoming a citizen. Most do not realize just what

They have to go thru to make it to that day. I taught a citizenship class to 5 people and only 2 made it through. It’s very hard because English is not their first language and a couple of them were being tutored in English as well as studying for their test. The tests are not easy or cheap and they had to travel to Miami or Tampa when their time came. I can still remember the feeling of pride I had for my very small bit but their excitement and tearful expressions of happiness will always stay with me. I learned a lot, too!

[MyOwnPeace]

10. Point well made...........

SO many of those desiring citizenship and doing what is required to obtain it are FAR BETTER EDUCATED than our last 'president!'

[usaf-vet]

11. You are right about civics classes. Looking back though the eyes of a senior citizen. I believe they stop....

... teaching civics because it was seen as a danger by those who have worked for years to dismantle our country's supporting fiber.

Keep voters stupid, and you can sell them crap, and they will eat it up because they don't know any better.

IMHO, that is how it has been planned to work.

[Traurigkeit]

15. That sounds so Republican an idea. Though, as TSF said, They Love The Uneducated.

[usaf-vet]

8. Grothman is simply an idiot from Wisconsin. Period enough said!

[NoMoreRepugs]

13. I ask it often here at DU - is there any smart Repug in Congress?

[alfredo]

14. They don't get re-elected

They hate you if you're clever and they regal the fool. ( paraphrasing John Lennon’s “working class hero” )

[Traurigkeit]

17. Moscow Mitch - the bastard KNOWS he is being Cruel and Sadistic

[Warpy]

16. Let's hope he follows through

because trefushis shit has to stop and neither side is willing to stop it.

When they're both reduced to small arms fire, maybe they'll have to start talking to each other.

With us unwilling to supply Israel and Russia unable to supply Hamas, maybe it will finally stop.

If you're going to dream, dream big.

[Eko]

18. Is Jamie Raskin the real life Bartlett?

Dude is amazing.

[ananda]

19. Wow, that was fantastic!

What a great teacher!

I learned a lot.

[mahina]

20. Jamie (hero) gave a brilliant lecture on democracy v autocracy

https://www.youtube.com/live/-PLGseQx2Mw?si=L4rtx8wogiMm1O04

[Uncle Joe]

21. Kicked and recommended

Thanks for the thread TexasTowelie