Democratic Congressman Steve Israel Demands Apology from Bachmann

[babylonsister]

http://washingtonindependent.com/67009/democratic-congressman-demands-apology-from-bachmann#more-67009

Democratic Congressman Demands Apology from Bachmann
By David Weigel 11/6/09 5:45 PM


Flush off of the upset Democratic victory in NY-23, which he had a big hand in, Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who is Jewish, is demanding that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) apologize for sponsoring Thursday’s anti-health care reform rally, which brought to the hill signs comparing health reform to the Holocaust.

“I just cannot believe that Congresswoman Bachmann sponsored and brought to the American people, the use of images from the Holocaust, actual photographs of skeletal remains of people from the cremetoria, in order to make a point about the health insurance bill,” says Israel. “I can’t believe that Congresswoman Bachmann would stand where she stood and see those images and not have the common decency to say, ‘I disagree with the use of those images.’”

It’s another sign, if any were needed, that Democrats consider Bachmann a useful foil. And it’s another attempt to make Republicans pay for embracing the energy of Tea Party activists.

[annabanana]

1. Republicans don't apologize. They do not think they've ever done

anything wrong. These creeps are sociopaths.. You know, like the kind of murders who'll go to the chair insisting that the victim had it coming.. because they let themselves get killed..

[Ineeda]

2. NAILED IT -- Sociopathic personality:

PERSONALITY TRAITS:

1. SUPERFICIAL CHARM -- the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, and slick. Not in the least shy, self-conscious, or afraid to say anything. Never gets tongue-tied and has freed himself/herself from the social conventions about taking turns in talking, for example.

2. GRANDIOSE SELF-WORTH -- a grossly inflated view of one's abilities and self-worth, self-assured, opinionated, cocky, a braggart. An arrogant person who believes he/she is a superior human being.

3. NEED FOR STIMULATION (PRONENESS TO BOREDOM) -- an excessive need for novel, thrilling, and exciting stimulation; taking chances and doing things that are risky. Often has low self-discipline in carrying tasks through to completion because he/she gets bored easily.

4. PATHOLOGICAL LYING -- can be moderate or high; in moderate form, will be shrewd, crafty, cunning, sly, and clever. In extreme form, will be deceptive, deceitful, underhanded, unscrupulous, manipulative, and dishonest.

5. CONNING AND MANIPULATIVE -- the use of deceit and deception to cheat, con, or defraud others for personal gain; distinguished from Item #4 in the degree to which exploitation and callous ruthlessness is present, as reflected in a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of one's victims.

6. LACK OF REMORSE OR GUILT -- a lack of feelings or concern for the losses, pain, and suffering of victims; a tendency to be unconcerned, dispassionate, cold-hearted, and unempathetic. This item is usually demonstrated by a disdain for one's victims.

7. SHALLOW AFFECT -- emotional poverty or a limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness in spite of signs of open gregariousness.

8. CALLOUSNESS and LACK OF EMPATHY -- a lack of feelings toward people in general; cold, contemptuous, inconsiderate, and tactless.

9. PARASITIC LIFESTYLE -- an intentional, manipulative, selfish, and exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack of motivation, low self-discipline, and inability to begin or complete responsibilities.

10. POOR BEHAVIORAL CONTROLS -- expressions of irritability, annoyance, impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control of anger and temper; acting hastily.

11. PROMISCUOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOR -- a variety of brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs, and an indiscriminate selection of sexual partners; the maintenance of several relationships at the same time; a history of attempts to sexually coerce others into sexual activity or taking great pride at discussing sexual exploits or conquests.

12. LACK OF REALISTIC, LONG-TERM GOALS -- an inability or persistent failure to develop and execute long-term plans and goals; a nomadic existence, aimless, lacking direction in life.

13. IMPULSIVITY -- the occurrence of behaviors that are unpremeditated and lack reflection or planning; inability to resist temptation, frustrations, and urges; a lack of deliberation without considering the consequences; foolhardy, rash, unpredictable, erratic, and reckless.

14. IRRESPONSIBILITY -- repeated failure to fulfill or honor obligations and commitments; such as not paying bills, defaulting on loans, performing sloppy work, being absent or late to work, failing to honor contractual agreements.

15. FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN ACTIONS -- a failure to accept responsibility for one's actions reflected in low conscientiousness, an absence of dutifulness, antagonistic manipulation, denial of responsibility, and an effort to manipulate others through this denial.

16. MANY SHORT-TERM RELATIONSHIPS -- a lack of commitment to a long-term relationship reflected in inconsistent, undependable, and unreliable commitments in life, including marital.

17. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY -- behavior problems between the ages of 13-18; mostly behaviors that are crimes or clearly involve aspects of antagonism, exploitation, aggression, manipulation, or a callous, ruthless tough-mindedness.

18. CRIMINAL VERSATILITY -- A diversity of types of criminal offenses (regardless if the person has been arrested or convicted for them); taking great pride at getting away with crimes.

[choie]

11. sounds just like

George W. Bush

[skipos]

9. WRONG! I can admit that Republicans apologize

to Rush Limbaugh.

[connecticut yankee]

3. What about LIEberman?

Has Holy Joe said anything about the sign?

[babylonsister]

4. Haven't heard a word from him. Odd that. nt

[spanone]

10. politics trump religion in LIEberworld

[peacetalksforall]

5. Good for Rep. Steve Israel. The PREMISE of these people is stupid. The PROPS are appalling.

[madrchsod]

6. i thought obama might say something but he did`t

to bad he did`t speak out against these people.

[wellstone dem]

7. please donate to her opponent

http://www.tarrylclark.com/

Please donate.

I wish you each could meet Tarryl. She is an amazing person, an amazing candidate. She is the Assistant Majority Leader of the Minnesota State Senate. She has worked with the Childrens' Defense Fund, and the Minnesota Community Action Programs Association. She is a pro-choice candidate who has won in a "pro-life" district. She will not be afraid to go after Bachmann hard. She is politically savvy and I don't think she would have given up her Minnesota State Senate seat to run unless she had a path to victory.

Please donate.

[spanone]

8. keep demanding mr. israel...the republicans are low life scum