# Congressman attacks student for daring to ask him a question **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 15, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227 "2010-06-15T00:25:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![descamisado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e480ec/32.png) [@descamisado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/descamisado)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/381 "2010-06-16T23:46:05Z")
> [@Library\_Boy](#): > > \Where the white women at?\[/SIZE] Good one, but don’t you mean “Where the white folks’ money at?”? ---
**Author:** ![Library\_Boy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cab0a1/32.png) [@Library\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Library_Boy)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/382 "2010-06-17T00:10:21Z")
> [@descamisado](#): > > Good one, but don’t you mean “Where the white folks’ money at?”? That’s for the second term. ---
**Author:** ![magellan01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/383 "2010-06-17T00:29:42Z")
> [@Library\_Boy](#): > > That’s for the second term. 😃 Oh, wait: :eek::mad::(:eek: ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/384 "2010-06-17T00:35:31Z")
> [@Library\_Boy](#): > > If two people are talking, and one gets mad at the other and throws a glass of water in their face, it would not hurt them, and I don’t think you can say the offending aparty tried to hurt them, but I would still consider it wrong. Would you? Not if the target was one of these two douchebags. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/385 "2010-06-17T00:36:37Z")
> [@spark240](#): > > I think the point is that this was a Congressman, approached by a citizen. Call me old-fashioned, but I think public officials have a responsibility to the public (at least when they’re _in_ public), even if the official is cranky. And if they fail to meet it adequately, they more than deserve to have the evidence publicized. > > That is to say, it isn’t that what actually happened is a very big deal; it’s that it reveals an appalling attitude on the part of the Congressman about what his position is relative to citizens. I don’t think it betrayed an attitude to “citizens” in general, just to D-bags trying to sandbag him. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/386 "2010-06-17T00:48:09Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > I don’t think it betrayed an attitude to “citizens” in general, just to D-bags trying to sandbag him. Yours and elucidator’s posts in thisa thread are hilarious. “Sandbag him”? Sure the guy was looking for a damning quote, but all the guy said was “Do you fully support the Obama agenda?” and the Congressman starts grabbing for the camera. He could have said almost anything to blow them off and keep walking. Yet here you are defending public officials right to take away his camera and put him in a headlock. Hilarious. ---
**Author:** ![magellan01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/387 "2010-06-17T00:49:51Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > I don’t think it betrayed an attitude to “citizens” in general, just to D-bags trying to sandbag him. Just what the fuck are you whining about? An elected official is walking down a public street, two young people politely ask him a question—yes, politely! They didn’t hound him, or shove anything into his face, they asked him if he supported the President’s agenda. The congressman just goes off, hitting the camera and grabbing one kid (who looks like a HS student to me) first by the arm, then manhandllng him by cuffing his neck. So, what the fuck—precisely—did these kids do that was so worthy of your scorn? Beyond questioning a Democrat? :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/388 "2010-06-17T01:01:29Z")
> [@Library\_Boy](#): > > I agree with Bricker that in the grand scheme of things it’s not that big of a deal, but it was still wrong. So was Buzz Aldrin wrong when he [cold-cocked Bart Sibrel](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUFO8AGMwic)? I don’t ascribe to a bright line between right and wrong when it comes to physical violence. Some guys (like Sibrel) just need punching. Since we don’t have an unedited tape of the Etheridge incident, I don’t think I have all the information I need to decide if it is right or wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/389 "2010-06-17T01:04:40Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > Well, that’s obvious. Turning the USA into a communist, socialist, fascist, nazi, and possibly Kenyan country!!! No, no, the Obama agenda is to let the hippies fuck in the mud! ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/390 "2010-06-17T01:56:08Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > I don’t think it betrayed an attitude to “citizens” in general, just to D-bags trying to sandbag him. It is amazing you have such insight into what they really said, Otherwise I would think you are making it up. The film does not show the emotionally loaded term of sandbagging. can be defended. He had the ability to say ,Yes, I back Obama’s plan or no I don’t. Can you imagine such peaceful options exist? Or do you find striking out at people is an adult and defensible option? ---
**Author:** ![rolandgunslinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/cdc98d/32.png) [@rolandgunslinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rolandgunslinger)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/391 "2010-06-17T02:11:21Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > I don’t think it betrayed an attitude to “citizens” in general, just to D-bags trying to sandbag him. You mean “teabag” right? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/392 "2010-06-17T02:15:10Z")
> [@gonzomax](#): > > It is amazing you have such insight into what they really said, Otherwise I would think you are making it up. The film does not show the emotionally loaded term of sandbagging. can be defended. > He had the ability to say ,Yes, I back Obama’s plan or no I don’t. Can you imagine such peaceful options exist? Or do you find striking out at people is an adult and defensible option? Holy Lord Jesus Christ Jumpin’ Jehosephat Almighty. Our own gonzomax (bless his little heart) just said something that’s not completely stupid and asinine. Mark this day, gonzo, I have serious doubts about it happening again. ---
**Author:** ![magellan01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/393 "2010-06-17T02:17:07Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > Holy Lord Jesus Christ Jumpin’ Jehosephat Almighty. Our own gonzomax (bless his little heart) just said something that’s not completely stupid and asinine. Mark this day, gonzo, I have serious doubts about it happening again. Well, that’s helpful. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/394 "2010-06-17T02:22:20Z")
> [@magellan01](#): > > Well, that’s helpful. :rolleyes: I’m glad you think so. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![magellan01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/395 "2010-06-17T02:28:12Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > I’m glad you think so. Thanks! You spelled “You know, you’re right. It serves no good person to criticize people when they AGREE with you. It just make sit harder for people to do so in the future. Sorry, **Gonzo** , I’m glad you got this one right.” incorrectly. Don’t mention it. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/396 "2010-06-17T02:39:12Z")
I don’t care if people agree with me. I don’t win anything if I get more agreement than I do disagreement on the motherfuckin’ SD to the motherfuckin’ MB. Gonzo is a complete tard. I was surprised to see him come out swinging against Dio, who is also a complete tard. I expressed my surprise. I have no reason to get on his jock for posting something that happens to agree with my position (i.e, the position that Dio is a good-for-not-alot granny-bathing idiot). A blind squirrel finds the occasional nut, and the Gonz agrees with me once in a while. Whoopty fucking doo. ---
**Author:** ![magellan01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/397 "2010-06-17T02:51:57Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > I don’t care if people agree with me. I don’t win anything if I get more agreement than I do disagreement on the motherfuckin’ SD to the motherfuckin’ MB. > > Gonzo is a complete tard. I was surprised to see him come out swinging against Dio, who is also a complete tard. I expressed my surprise. I have no reason to get on his jock for posting something that happens to agree with my position (i.e, the position that Dio is a good-for-not-alot granny-bathing idiot). A blind squirrel finds the occasional nut, and the Gonz agrees with me once in a while. Whoopty fucking doo. You miss the point. As someone who is almost always in the minority on these boards, I can appreciate you lack of need for stroking and your willingness to stand alone. But, enough unpleasantness can grow from legitimate disagreement that I don’t feel the need to manufacture it. Obviously, your mileage varies. ::shrug:: Enjoy your trip. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/398 "2010-06-17T03:11:34Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > I don’t care if people agree with me. I don’t win anything if I get more agreement than I do disagreement on the motherfuckin’ SD to the motherfuckin’ MB. > > Gonzo is a complete tard. I was surprised to see him come out swinging against Dio, who is also a complete tard. I expressed my surprise. I have no reason to get on his jock for posting something that happens to agree with my position (i.e, the position that Dio is a good-for-not-alot granny-bathing idiot). A blind squirrel finds the occasional nut, and the Gonz agrees with me once in a while. Whoopty fucking doo. At least I don’t think “alot” is a word. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/399 "2010-06-17T03:14:36Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > At least I don’t think “alot” is a word. So what’s your favorite type of granny soap? ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227/400 "2010-06-17T03:15:19Z")
I don’t bathe anybody by the way. I don’t do personal care. I don’t work with elderly people and I don’t work with people with physical disabilities. I work with mentally ill people. I give them their meds and make them their dinner. That’s it. They have jobs and drive cars. They don’t need physical help. The fact that you think there’s something shameful about giving personal care to the disabled or elderly says a lot (two words, dummy) about you, though. Are you aware of the fact that you are a clinical sociopath? Does that bother you? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227.md?page=19) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-attacks-student-for-daring-to-ask-him-a-question/543227.md?page=21)