Tea party Congressman refuses constituent meeting, blames ‘violent strains of the leftist ideology’ – Daily Kos

Unfortunately, at this time there are groups from the more violent strains of the leftist ideology, some even being paid, who are preying on public town halls to wreak havoc and threaten public safety. Threats are nothing new to me and I have gotten my share as a felony judge. However, the House Sergeant at Arms advised us after former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot at a public appearance, that civilian attendees at Congressional public events stand the most chance of being harmed or killedjust as happened there. One Congressional friend had one of his district staff members knocked unconscious and hospitalized this past week after being overrun by a group intent on physical confrontation and disruption.

First of all, how dare gun-loving, NRA-funded Gohmert invoke Gabby Giffords name?Shes worked tirelessly on sensible gun reform laws since she was shot by a mentally ill constituent and he has stood in the way at every turn.And that last bit is emphasized in bold because Gohmert isnt the only congressman using that particular instance to cancel or refuse to hold town halls.

Heres what actually went down: a mother and her 2-year-old daughter were delivering a Valentines Day card to Rep. Dana Rohrabacher at his California office. Rohrabachers staff has been particularly nasty to constituents, locking the door each week and refusing to meet. On Valentines Day, constituents were sliding cards under the office door and high school teacherMegan Blashs 2-year-old daughter went to the door and slid a card under the door, surrounded by local news who captured the adorable moment. Without warning, a Rohrabacher staffer swung the door open, hitting the toddlerin the head. She started crying and another constituent grabbed the door in the confusion. The 71-year-old Rohrabacher staffer tried to yank the door closed, lost her balance and fell. Thats it. Thats the violent mob incident all these congressmen are using toavoid their peaceful (but angry) constituents. Watch for yourself:

As for Gohmerts constituents and their calls to listen to their stories about how the Affordable Care Act has helped them, Gohmerts letter went on to make clear that he really doesnt give a Texas hoot:

I very much appreciate hearing from the most vocal who form part of the very important twenty-six percent who disagreed with my seven year position on Obamacare, and I really believe that if we do the right things after repealing Obamacare, that even most of those who like government control of their lives in Obamacare, will acknowledge that things are better with more personal choices at a lower price, and without the massive cuts to Medicare and our seniors healthcare that Obamacare inflicted.

It appearseverything really is bigger in Texas, including the cowardiceand the denial. See you in 621 days at the midterm election, Rep. Gohmert. Dont get too comfortable in the House majority.

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Tea party Congressman refuses constituent meeting, blames 'violent strains of the leftist ideology' - Daily Kos

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