Grayson SCHOOLS Paul Broun on Constitution. He will NOT yield! EPIC WIN!!

[kpete]

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Here is the MONEY QUOTE, and the full transcript (transcribed by ear) can be found below.

Grayson ". . . . We are trampling on people's Constitutional rights. And I think it's unfortunate that the mania that exists on the other side of the aisle regarding this one organization, and we know why that mania exists, it's because they've registered an awful lot of Democrats, continues to distort and waste the time of this committee and many other committees here in Congress. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!:

more:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/22/794216/-Grayson-SCHOOLS-Paul-Broun-on-Constitution.-He-will-NOT-yield!-EPIC-WIN!!

[hobbit709]

1. How to make an idiot look like an idiot in one easy lesson.

[NJmaverick]

2. Congress needs a 100 more men and women like Grayson!!!!

:applause:

[wordpix]

99. +1 applause and woohoo

:woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause: :woohoo: :applause:

[defendandprotect]

147. agree

[graywarrior]

3. OMG.

Beautifuss!

[HopeHoops]

66. CAREFUL!

It isn't Constitutional to duct tape a duck!

Actually, I just made that up. I just read the Constitution (and all amendments) within the last two weeks and I don't remember anything about duct tape or ducks in there. The duct tape I can understand, since it wasn't invented until the WW II era. Ducks were around in the 18th century!

[Xicano]

70. What if its a republican duck?

:evilgrin:

[Xipe Totec]

84. Then it's not a duck; it's a loon n/t

[BobTheSubgenius]

120. Quite DUzy-like!

Nice one. :fistbump:

[demwing]

140. Why a duck?

Why not a chicken?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCluyRJnldo

[Xipe Totec]

83. It is legal. If you take a gander

you will see that it is not a duck.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

4. Wow!

A rising star in the Democratic Party! :)

[Xipe Totec]

85. An actual lawyer, with a degree NOT from the Orly School of Dental law n/t

[Farzan]

122. I am very impressed with this guy....

I was afraid he was going to be flash in the pan. But he is very learned and a logic-absolute cold-delivery patriot.

[Triana]

5. DAYUM. Can we CLONE Alan Grayson?

I'm lovin this man.

[Grown2Hate]

15. Ah, you beat me to it. : ) NT

[ChiciB1]

21. Asked The Vry Same Question About 10 Days Ago!! We Need So Many More

Congressman like Grayson & Weiner!! But unfortunatelly even OUR OWN aren't taking the bait!

I'm upset with these Dems!!

[Triana]

23. EVERY REP in Washington needs to be taking LESSONs from those two -

and on the Senate side - Al Franken, as well.

[zeemike]

53. There is only one option.

Make him donate to a sperm bank.

[newmac]

6. Wow. "Will the gentleman yield"?...... "NO!"

This is how ALL democrats should do their thing. MORE!

[bvar22]

38. "I will yield my remaining 5 secs to the Congressman from Georgia......

...OOPS! My time has expired."
:rofl:

[Ruby the Liberal]

7. I did not yield my time and I would like an answer to my question.

:rofl:

[Pharaoh]

8. Brilliant!

:toast:

[Sky Masterson]

9. Awesome!

:applause:

[Postman]

10. Take no prisoners Mr Grayson. They are fascists.

[Grown2Hate]

11. Ok, we need to CLONE Grayson and Weiner. Seriously. Democrats that stand

UP for what they believe, are articulate enough and quick enough on their toes to not let bullshit stand (due mostly to their ACTUALLY understanding the constitution), and that DO NOT YIELD (metaphorically, and in this case, literally). I like this guy a lot. I especially like the end where he FINALLY does yield... his remaining 5 seconds. hahaha

[defendandprotect]

151. Maybe Grayson could do a Lesson 101 in this for Democrats???

[mopinko]

12. will the gentleman yield? NO

daaaayum. +1 on the calls for cloning.

[mikelgb]

13. I have a crush

:hide:

[angrycarpenter]

14. I hope he has no skeletons

because you can be damn sure they are looking for something to destroy him. He should also avoid small planes.

[ChiciB1]

20. Gotcha About Small Planes... Paul Wellstone Died On My Birthday... Oct. 25, 2002

in a SMALL PLANE! I'm so glad he has been talking BACK to these hooligans who have been destroying this country, but you may well be able to BET good money that they are DIGGING now and DIGGING DEEP!!

[daleanime]

34. If they can't find one...

they will do their best to make one:grr: "I would like an answer to my question" love it.

[BonnieJW]

142. He should always make sure

to book his travel on a flight with atleast 3 repubs.

[Ysabela]

48. I second that. Avoid flying in small planes, Mr Grayson.

We don't want you to end up like JFK Jr, Sen Wellstone, or Republican IT guru Michael Connell who was about to blow open the 2004 election theft in Ohio.

[PSzymeczek]

94. Or Mel Carnahan,

Ron Brown, etc., etc.,etc.

[defendandprotect]

101. If we can keep this power shifting in the right direction -- liberal/progressive . . .

Maybe at some point we'll be able to track down the ways and means of right wing

political violence --

[tomm2thumbs]

16. smart AND outspoken - whoodathunk it!

Grayson continues to impress and shine the light on the lowly rats feeding on our government

[berni_mccoy]

17. Wow.

[Lerkfish]

18. at the very tail end, it sounds like someone is asking to STRIKE grayson's comments

but it cuts off so I'm not sure.

does anyone know if they tried or maybe suceeding in striking what he said?

[ut oh]

43. I heard that too...

I really hope they have some sense and don't somehow strike it.

[DutchLiberal]

76. What does 'striking' mean?

[supernova]

78. Removing his comments from the official Congressional Record

it would be as if this exchange never happened.

[DutchLiberal]

88. Can they do that? That's falsification; rewriting of history!

That's an outrage!

[Lerkfish]

141. business as usual, unfortunately.

but like I said, I can't tell cause it gets cut off at the end.

[DeSwiss]

19. Damn!

Republicans are ALL punks. Stupid, cheap, weak-ass, bullies.

- And Alan Grayson is so good!!!!

K&R!

[AndyA]

22. Grayson got elected, showed up for work, and got fed up quickly with the bullshit he saw.

He's cutting right through all the crap, he knows it's a waste of time, a waste of money, and doesn't benefit the people he's representing.

We need a lot more like Grayson. I wish he represented my interests. As it is now, I HAVE NO REPRESENTATION. (Rep. John Sullivan, A-OK)

[AllyCat]

126. I hope he's not too fed up to keep the office again next term.

[Melissa G]

24. I LOVE Grayson!!!

:loveya:

[kstewart33]

25. kpete, thanks for another top notch post. Keep them coming! nt

[gordianot]

26. Confrontation done with civility, no name calling, he made his point.

Amazing

[olegramps]

27. Grayson knows who the enemy are.

Unlike the majority of mealy-mouthed Democrats who have allowed the Republicans to run roughshod over congress, we at last have a lone voice challenging these bastards. I long to hear a Democrat, instead of referring to their opponent as my good friend so and so, say this lying bastard...

[bvar22]

39. "the majority of mealy-mouthed Democrats"....

...ARE The Enemy.
The sooner we realize this, the quicker we are on the way to a Democratic Party that actually represents us.

[The Wizard]

47. The party that 80% don't identify with

controls the agenda.
That's called no leadership. Alan Grayson should be running the House Democrats.

[goclark]

117. What a Happy Day that would be ~ Mr. Spine!

Finally, someone with one! :bounce:

[dhpgetsit]

28. You can see why he was so successful in his law practice.

He gets right to the point and he knows how to break down his opponents' arguments.

[bjobotts]

113. It's the truth and FAUX has blanket bombed ACORN trying to make it evil

[scarface2004]

29. kick their assess alan!!!

you da man!!

[proReality]

30. K&R

I'm in love with Grayson.

I hope the rest of our Democratic representatives are taking notes and learning how it should be done.

[ljm2002]

31. That was brilliant!

Also highly entertaining!

"Will the gentleman yield?"

"No."

.
.
.

"I yield my remaining 5 seconds ... My time has expired."


Ha ha ha!

[BeyondGeography]

32. Caught flat-footed again by the mighty Grayson

Plus, he wins even if he loses. He will use this bill to go after much bigger GOP fish such as the defense industry:

http://www.ocala.com/article/20090924/ARTICLES/909249964?Title=Grayson-ACORN-punishment-should-apply-to-others

[quiet.american]

33. I'll be making another donation to Grayson. Absolutely spot on. nt

[Piewhacket]

35. They are targeting him. Money is only part of the defense he will need.

We cannot lose such a man.
Support Grayson.

[DireStrike]

68. Yes, but money is also important. Sign up for the Nov. 2 money bomb.

http://www.congressmanwithguts.com/

100k pledged and growing.

[propagandagirl]

102. Just pledged...

20 bucks. Wish I could do more, but as a single mom with three teenagers, it's the best I can do!!

[defendandprotect]

149. Pledged $10 more . . . and

if he keeps this up, I'll send more.

Especially liked his speaking up for ACORN while all other Democrats

fled the scene in a stampede!!

[woofless]

36. Fucker rocks out loud!

I'll admit I had despaired of thinking I would ever see a Democrat force the truth on the opposition. I am very encouraged.

[libodem]

37. Mr. Grayson, goes to Washington!

And kicks some Republican ASS.

[bamacrat]

40. Someones been drinking his Balls Beer.

Love this man why cant he be my representative?

[vaberella]

41. I love this man. n/t

[fubarsnafu]

42. What a brave act of courage

Grayson is a true PATRIOT!

[evenso]

44. Grayson makes me proud to be a Floridian.

[valerief]

45. I LOVE this guy even more!!!!

:loveya:

[cachukis]

46. Inspirational

[AlbertCat]

49. He says what everybody already thinks

But because of some kind of decorum, they won't just say out loud.

Grayson says it....after he has reminded everyone (who seem all too bored with the process) of what the Constitution and laws actually say. Repugs are always going on about rule of law and the Constitution...freedom and patriotism, y'know... but now they have someone calling them on it.

"The Constitution says this...and you want to do that but, oh you noble patriots, you can't. And BTW here's why it looks like you are trying to break the law."

We all know ACORN has done nothing and we all know its only real "problem".... they register more Dems than Repugs. Acornophobia is absurd on the surface. Grayson just tells what we (and even they) are all thinking, what's really going on, and why.

[Stardust]

118. So this is what it was all about...ACORN? Thank you! nt

[DFW]

Grayson grinds up ignorant Republicans and has them for lunch

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Republican congressmen must HATE coming up against this guy!

Which is why we love him!

"Will the gentleman from Florida yield so that I can confuse the issue back to the point of incoherency?"

NO!

[geckosfeet]

50. Whew. Take no prisoners! Presidential run in 2016?

[DFW]

51. He's too honest and straightforward.

Look what happened to Howard Dean in 2004.

However.......Attorney General? Just say the word!

[The Hope Mobile]

121. I really believe that if people knew then what they know now . . .

Dean would be pres . . . even over Obama. Hands down.

[DFW]

146. I tend to agree, but then I'm at a disadvantage when it comes to Howard Dean

I am anything BUT impartial when it comes to Howard for reasons which are probably obvious.

[proud patriot]

52. I love this man

[horseshoecrab]

54. Grayson quotes the Constitution

and Madison and they think he's trying to trick them!

Grayson shows how it's done.

:patriot:


horseshoecrab

[DireStrike]

62. Yes, it's amazing how they hesitate to agree with:

The Constitution
Standing USSC statements
Comments by the Founders

I bet if Grayson read straight from the KJV Bible to one of these so-called christians, they would be terrified as to whether they should agree with him!

[TankLV]

103. Well - the repukes ARE trying to re-write the Bible as we speak...

It's aparently "too Liberal"...

[edc]

55. Some one should ask Brown

if he has ever read the Constitution or just relies on the talking points of his aides and legal counsel like G.W. Bush and god only knows how many more of these Republican troglodytes (no offense intended toward the species Pan Troglodytes).

[WoodyD]

56. Sharing the love . . .

Grayson/Weiner 2016. Oh, to see him take on Sarah Palin . . . pure kick-ass comedy gold.

[mckara]

57. Grayson is Relentless!

:rofl:

[bertman]

58. What a breath of fresh air!!! A Democrat with a spine.

[lobodons]

59. Does anybody know if Sensenbrenner's move to strike

I am going to assume Greyson's comments was acted on? And if so how?

[cognoscere]

90. Sensenbrenner is a brain dead, walking piece

of dog shit, much like Tommy Thompson and dozens of other repukes that Wisconsin has been afflicted with in the last two decades, thanks to people who actually think that being called a cheese head is a compliment. There is nothing too stupid, mean, or petty that JS (Jack Shit?) wouldn't do, so trying to rewrite or erase reality comes as no surprise. I would gladly pay you to have him as your representative.

[lobodons]

109. Rep Trade would be an even swap

Mine is Roy Blunt. At least mine will be an ex-Congressman after Carnahan gets done with him in the Senate race next year.

[AllyCat]

127. Even when I lived in Senselessbrenner's district, his office wouldn't even take calls

from me about ANY issue. They'd say he had no reason to respond to those he didn't represent. Even though I lived in his district, he didn't represent me. So i guess they weren't lying.

He's a piece of foulness I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Okay, maybe Rove. And Bush. And Poppy. And, well, okay there's a lot of people that could stand to spend some time with him .

[TrollBuster9090]

115. Sensenbrenner's response was to defend AIG bunus'

If you're curious, here's what Sensenbrenner said after this clip cuts out. He motions to "strike the last word" which is a procedural trick to let him blather for an additional five minutes. He uses the five minutes to draw a false equivalence between this bill that targets ACORN, and a previous bill to tax AIG executive bonus', and points out that Grayson voted for it, and therefore "I guess some bills of attainder are bad but not others." Leave it to a Republican to draw a false equivalence between ACORN getting minimum wage govt. contracts and AIG executives stuffing giant wads of TARP money into their silk pockets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fOdt8GFDmg

[AllyCat]

128. WElcome to DU TB9090. I can't stand this man. What a waste of time he is.

Thanks for filling us in !

[MarinCoUSA]

60. This is brilliant. Check out Grayson's wiki- He's legal CV is top drawer

Whoa be to yee dumbass crackers that go up against Alan Grayson. I can NOT WAIT for the next installment of this series.

[Diane R]

61. Next Supreme Court nominee?

[BootinUp]

63. Grayson is just rockin the house these days.

So this was in opposition to legislation to penalize Acorn. Awesome.

[ihavenobias]

64. K & R n/t

[PinkOwl]

65. Glenn Greenwald just posted a story praising Grayson's performance

http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2009/10/22/grayson/index.html

[BREMPRO]

73. Greenwald asked Grayson to put in context ACORN's impact on the American taxpayer vs. these corrupt

defense contractors. His reply: "The amount of money that ACORN has received in the past 20 years altogether is roughly equal to what the taxpayer paid to Halliburton each day during the war in Iraq."

That's a stunning perspective.

"No, i won't yield"- Putting the Repukes in their place.

[bjobotts]

111. When I see an ad saying "...ties to ACORN" like it's a smear I say YES, Acorn is great.

[bjobotts]

112. Nothing but lies surround criticisms of ACORN but they have done so much good that enough is enough

[Riley18]

67. It is so much fun to watch him work.

To me it is like watching a movie or something. Everything he says is so right on the mark. He had better watch his back around those rats.

[Xicano]

69. I have a new nick name for the Congressman. Bulldog Grayson.

"What was that you say? Wall Street is stealing from poor people!?"

[ProgressOnTheMove]

71. Grayson's just taking no nonsense. A total breath of fresh air.

[merkins]

72. That's The Way You Do It

Money for nothin' and chicks for free

[undergroundnomore]

74. is grayson amazing

or what?

[DutchLiberal]

75. Was this about Congress trying to de-fund Acorn?

Maybe it's a stupid question, but I'm not sure. Mr Grayson mentioned a single organization which did register an enormous amount of people who voted for the Democratic Party, and the other side of the isle obsessing about it. Who exactly is the person he's debating?

[mascarax]

89. Yes, it's about ACORN

He's debating Broun, a Repub Nut from GA. A man who doesn't even understand procedure as he tries to yield Grayson's time to another Repub Nut!

And DutchLiberal, it's not a stupid question...you could probably school Broun too!

[mzmolly]

77. He's a breath of fresh air! Assuming this was about ACORN?

:shrug:

[TomCADem]

79. WOW! K & R!

Absolute ownage!

[Seldona]

80. 'mania'

Man, I love this guy.

[toymachines]

81. I love this guy

PS dont get in any small planes, for godsake

[Chiquitita]

82. Paul Broun's my congressman and

My 12 yr old son and I just had a great time watching him wish the earth would swallow him up. It's hard to be down here in GA with lunatics like him (and good old Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson) as reps. Hit 'em full force Grayson! I loved the quoting of the Federalist papers, Constitution and such. We need to point out at every turn how truly unconstitutional these false "conservatives" are.

P.S. hey, her son here, change conservatives to "plutocrats"

[JBoy]

86. That was epic. And I never use that word.

[xiamiam]

87. refreshing....love him....nt

[JNelson6563]

91. BRAVO!!!

:patriot:

[Dr Fate]

92. Grinning ear to ear. Okay- where is my check book again? n/t

n/t

[underpants]

93. Grayson sounds remarkably like Adam Arkin

Great moment there

[Suji to Seoul]

95. That was beautiful and notice that the idiot Republican started to say

"Mr. Chairman, I moved to strike. . ."

What fucking cowards!!!

[theFrankFactor]

96. Why can't there be more like him?

[LaPera]

97. Who knows the most effective way to donate to Grayson, is it Act Blue?

I'm going to send Grayson a donation.....cuz republicans bullies are coming after him and want him out of that congressional seat to teach other democrats a lesson to keep their mouth's shut when it comes to republicans....

I hope others donate as well...http://www.actblue.com/

[UpInArms]

98. :swoon:

:loveya: Grayson

[defendandprotect]

100. Grayson is terrific . . . but what happened . . . ? Did he stop them...???

[BrklynLiberal]

104. Brilliant!!!!

[TankLV]

105. "I don't believe this is a Bill of Retainer" - "This is not a Bill of Retainer" well, MOST things

Repukes "believe" ARE NOT TRUE!!!

So we don't care what you repukes "believe" or "think" - we only care for WHAT IS!!!

[Merlot]

106. "Will the gentleman yield his time?" NO. NO. NO.

Oh, and I LOVED it when the other guy tried to yield Mr. Greysons time.

Really, one of the best laughs I've had in a while. Make 'em squirm!

[colsohlibgal]

107. Perfect

He's just what the doctor ordered for this time and place - a super spined democrat who speaks his mind like HST, is smart as a tack, and has too much money to be bought off. Love it, he is not going to be snowed by legislative BS.

Come out from under the bed Harry and show a little spine yourself! Meanwhile Alan, keep kicking you know what and taking names.

[yeswecanandwedid]

108. Awedome. Grayson is the man! Nt

[zoff]

110. Any links to the rest of the session?

Especially the part where he compares Acorn funding to Halliburton payments.

[Thornleylv]

114. Efing A

I love this guy ! For a freshman he is great!!!!!

[shellgame26]

116. HELL YEAH!!!

I needs me some mo' GRAYSON!!!

[democracy1st]

119. K & R

[Iwillnevergiveup]

123. Turning to Sensenbrenner?

Are you kidding me? Whatta weasel Broun is. Grayson made it look so easy. "No."

[Surya Gayatri]

124. K & R for the most refreshing

and pertinent voice to come along in the House for decades. Thank you FLORIDA (who would have believed it?), for giving us this jewel! SG

[AllyCat]

125. This man is awesome!!! He is fighting for everyone.

And Broun of course, seeks refuge in Senselessbrenner. I just love how Grayson refuses to yield! Except 5 seconds which was gracious of him :)

[jennied]

129. His wife better hang on to her man... LOL

[nilram]

130. ALAN GRAYSON ROCKS!!!!!!!

And as soon as I get a job... I'll donate to his re-election fund.

[liberation]

131. Now that is a real patriot...

... and what a slimy bunch of useless fecal matter those repugs are. Chickensh*ts the whole lot of them when a minimal level of pressure is exerted to fight back their hubris.

I would like more Dems to understand they are not in the house to "play nice" but to represent the interests of their constituents. I am tired of so-called liberals too willing to compromise their principles because they are not willing to show their teeth when push comes to shove.

[SeattleGirl]

132. "Will the gentleman yield?" "No."

Boo-yah!!!!!!

You go, Grayson!!!

That was one fine "fuck you"!

[lillypaddle]

133. Damn he's good!

I'm glad he's on our side!

[amyrose2712]

134. "Will the Gentleman yeild?" .....

I said NO MUTHA EFFA!

[Krashkopf]

135. Dump Steny Hoyer!!!

Make Grayson the House Majority Leader, STAT!

[defendandprotect]

150. Steny Hoyer should get tossed by all means . . .!!!

[Krashkopf]

153. I sent him an e-mail saying he should STEP DOWN . . .

In the military we had an expression . . . LEAD OR GET OUT OF THE WAY!

Its time for "leaders" like Steny Hoyer to make way for LEADERS like Alan Grayson!

[dbmk]

136. He is..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsvyH2qRnqs

[Enthusiast]

137. We can only hope

that when other Democrats see how popular Grayson has become that they will begin to emulate his passion and honesty.

All we really want is honest and capable representative government. Grayson is a model for this. He should not even be seen as an exception. Men and women of his caliber should be commonplace.

[whatacountry09]

138. I LOVE HIM!!!!

[hootinholler]

139. Can I work for him?

Skilled IT pro, he must need staff...

-Hoot

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

143. kick

[travelingtypist]

144. Imagine him on cross-examination.

Uh-oh.

I love how he doesn't take any shit from these people.

[go west young man]

145. Now that absolutely rocked!

Weiner and Grayson are smart and to the point. We need more of em.

[defendandprotect]

148. Ever forget to recommend a thread...? I forgot yesterday...too late now!!

[Uncle Joe]

152. Kicked but too late to recommend.

Thanks for the thread, kpete.

[harvey007]

154. Ouch!

He's sharp as a tack!

Love the Gray-man.

[t0dd]

155. Is it too late for him to run for Senate in Florida in 2010?

sigh, what a great man.

[AzDar]

156. Grayson/Weiner 2016 !!!

:patriot:

[Sky Masterson]

157. I've watched this damn thing a dozen times

Can we clone him???

[ClayZ]

158. I have watched 10 times and may watch twice more!

I LOVE HIM!


K

[Sky Masterson]

159. 13 times now..

:)