(Video) CSPAN: Rep. Sensenbrenner Gets Angry, Abruptly Ends Hearing

[sabra]

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http://dembloggers.com/story/2005/6/10/54149/5115



This morning Rep. Sensenbrenner, the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee was leading a committee hearing looking into the renewal of Patriot Act.

Mr. Sensenbrenner decided that he didn't like the tone of the meeting and simply got up and left but not before he criticized the witnesses who came and gave their testimony to the committee.

After he left the microphones were switched on and off while the Democratic members of the committee continued to discuss the renewal of the Patriot Act.

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[Pirate Smile]

1. Nominated.

edit to add some threads on this:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3826497

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1844493

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1844687

[Double T]

2. Despicable arrogance with absolutely no redeeming value...

he has got to go!!!

[Occulus]

9. That sounds like an accurate description of a great many

other Washington politicians...

[TankLV]

29. Umm REPUKE politicians. Doesn't sound like ANY democratic

politicians to me. When did any democratic politician behave the way these thugs do:

Use federal agents to go after dems.

Lock dems out of meetings because they already have the votes and don't want/need any imput from dems.

[Just Me]

37. Rabid Repukes not only abuse power but HATE democracy,....

,...they are our own dictators.

Their behavior is repugnant to this country!!! :grr:

[JRob]

38. Still there are some Dem's that need to go too...

[FreedomAngel82]

48. And don't forget

they hold secret meetings too.

[Democracy White]

3. I can't get the video from here

cuz I'm at the library and they won't let you dl anything. I hope it stays up for a while cause I can get it from my dad's computer.

Dee

[underpants]

8. I use the WMV Link right under the screen grab

Other wise Dembloggers doesn't work for me either.

[Boo Boo]

17. Oh man, I can't believe it!

Bush got a boob job. Jeebus. That guy's one sick puppy.

[xchrom]

4. crybaby.

[cry baby]

42. Hey, that is an insult to crybabies everywhere!

[underpants]

5. Doesn't he LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!-?

I'm sorry everytime I see that useless hump I think of Farley

[Theres-a]

12. Too funny!

[Boo Boo]

13. !

:rofl:

[high density]

LOL

Now that you mention it, even his forced voice sounds like that Matt Foley character Farley played.

[underpants]

30. Farley did play Sensenbrenner once on SNL

I think it was the skit were neither side could agree on anything-even what kind of pizza to order....oh they did agree the the VH1 Behind the Scenes on Leif Garrett was really really sad.

When Farley showed up on screen (glasses come-over) the audience busted out laughing even before Sensenbrenner's name popped up on the screen.

[sabra]

27. I think of Farley from the 'Da Bears' skit on SNL

polish sauuusage...

[KC21304]

51. Who also was from Wisconsin by the way, but

Sensenbrenner is one RICH DUDE. He won't be living in a van down by the river anytime soon. I can't remember right now which company his family owned but it is a biggee.


On edit Kimberly Clark.

[lala_rawraw]

6. He is upset...

Because his handler's won't like him anymore.

[knowbody0]

7. ameriKa

[Pirate Smile]

10. Is this the full video from the beginning - because there were fireworks

from the start or does this start later?

edit to add - this is the last part, not the entire meeting. I hope we can get the full meeting when C-span posts it.

[sabra]

11. It's start with Sensenbrenner spewing his concluding comments

and then leaves... after that are the "fire works"

[Pirate Smile]

15. Well, I saw the beginning of the meeting and they were fighting from

the start with Sensenbrenner trying to control what people could and couldn't bring up. He said people weren't there when they were and Nadler tried to make that clear.

This is great. Thanks Demblogger but we need to get the Hearing in its entirety also.

[underpants]

21. Begins with "the Chair recognizes itself"

I know that is the procedural way it has to be done but that cracks me up.

[FreedomAngel82]

50. I loved what Mr. Zogby said

It's so true. With the republicans it's either "my way or the highway" and everybody else be damned. And they're the one's to spread "democracy" and "freedom"? Ha!

[Mark Williams]

14. I've got the full video

Is their any other part of this that deserves exposure? Just let me know and I will post the other parts.

[Pirate Smile]

22. I didn't see everything. Rodeodance did because he was giving a

play by play of the entire Hearing on another thread so I wish he would give his opinion. Here is his thread - http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3826497

I only saw the opening this morning and things were testy from the start.

Maybe you don't need the entire Hearing but it just adds context.

Thanks. You get all this info turned around and available very quickly and we all appreciate it. :yourock:

[whistle]

23. If you have the panel member presentations that would be very

...eyeopening to see. Sensenberner really needs to be held accountable for his actions today.

[Democrat 4 Ever]

34. The entire hearing was contentious - Sensenbenner tried to

stack the deck to keep AI, the other witnesses and the Dems from talking at all. He kept ruling they were out of order, wouldn't recognize the Dems when they wanted to speak, the whole hearing is a lesson on how the Nazis have taken over the government.

Hope you can post more of the video, it gives the build up to the tantrum that Sensenbrener threw before running out.

[Pirate Smile]

43. That was the impression I got also.

I hope everyone is contacting C-span to get it replayed so more people will see it.

[Pirate Smile]

54. C-span now has the full video up on their web site

Full C-span coverage of House Judiciary Committee

It is titled "House Hearing on Reauthorization of Patriot Act" under Video/Audio Recent Programs.

http://www.cspan.org /

I haven't watched the whole thing yet so I'm not sure when they stop recording. Hopefully, not until everyone is done, not when Sensenbrenner walked out.

[shraby]

33. If he is so upset, why is he smiling

as he leaves the room.

[wryter2000]

58. Randi has it

She has a link to Debbie Wasserman-Schultz' website. It's a little hard to find, but it's there. The whole two hours.

www.therandirhodesshow.com

[whistle]

16. We now know how this administration and the republican majority...

...plans to stifle discussion of any of its issues. It simply CLOSES OFF ALL DISCUSSION!

I would like to have heard the panelists talks, or at least see a transcript of their presentations. Zogby, Pitts and other distinguished panel members have a right to have their testimony entered as part of the record.

The republican majority is now out of control and must be stopped before they completely take away all of our liberties.

[Pacifist Patriot]

18. I was going to post a response to this, but all I could come up with

was an insulting expletive. What a disgrace.

[opusprime]

19. Who is running against Sensenbrenner??

When I find out, I'm sending a big check.

This walrus has to go. He's the same guy supporting the Safe Family and Children Act, that requires everyone to snitch if they see a drug violation.

Anyone from Wisconson know why this douchebag has been elected?

[toymachines]

35. its that same douche!

fuck him. straight up. you have to be some fascist to support that illguided drug act, save the children my ass. And now this crap, this is really disturbing. he took the fucking gavel! he's like no more discussion and you guys cant have the gavel, no sneaky stuff you might try talking again, so i will turn off your mics. and god bless them they yelled. you guys i think we may just be alright with reps like this behind us, they really do care about preserving democracy and our what legacy we still have. and at the end of this rant i feel better...in a way.

[Just Me]

20. I was angry just reading threads! Now, I am thoroughly pissed!!!

What a cantankerous tyrant!!! Butt wipe!!! EW! :grr:

[autorank]

24. Remember when Rep. Thomas tried to have Dem members arrested

This is common theme, cranky,intollerant Republicans can't handle free speech, disagreement or any type of challenge.

"Morans"

NEW LEADERS FOR A NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY!

Contact the DNC and Give 'em Hell About NOT Acting on Election Fraud

[Pithy Cherub]

25. Delay, Frist and Sensenbrenner all qualify to drive the

mepublican "WAAAAAAAAA :cry: WAAAAAMBULANCE!"

Didn't they have to apologize on the floor the another time they didn't like the way a hearing was going and tried to have the capitol police arrest Democrats. Where is Headmistress Pelosi to make the bullies apologize again!

[skooooo]

26. Newsflash: Republicans pout, take their ball, and go home.

[KharmaTrain]

28. He Wants The Names Of Librarians?

Whoa! Isn't this what we were told wasn't going to be abused? Ya know...how library records weren't going to be peeped into except in "extraordinary" circumstances. Of course all terrorists would foresake their laptops (we always find those) and hide in libraries. Seesh.

How draconian can you get? He wants the names of all those who questioned this policy? Incredible!!! I sure hope someone picks up on this snippet.

And, of course there's his defense of his xenophobic immigration policies that all but want to create a vigilante army on the border to protect the big money ranchers and corporates. What a vile piece of shit. Sorry to have offended shits!

[whistle]

31. Librarians mysteriously disappearing across the country....

...along with microbiologists. Is there a link? :sarcasm:

[KharmaTrain]

39. Evil Evil Librarians...

Especially the ones who wear bombs in their shoes. I mean imagine whatif they got on an airplane and we found out they had taken out a book on the manufacture of bic lighters and box cutters. Oh no!!! Even worse, if they took out a book about Arab culture or the Koran. Oh no!!!

I hesitate to joke about the scenario where someone claims to have a bomb made in the form of a tampoon. Imagine all the fun the corporate media would have with that one. Imagine being a TSA agent.

:shiver:

[JRob]

47. here ya go...

[JRob]

32. I have stated and still believe...

that our biggest weapon against buchco/corps is refusing to participate in their economy...

Possibly Sensenbrenner feels if that if a hearing isn't going the way he like he will simply refuse to participate... In the end he already knows how he will vote, so what's the difference?

The microphone thing is bullshit, but who are you going to complain to? The media? The FCC? Your Senator or Congressman?

[burythehatchet]

36. I have begun considering whether it wouldn't be in

the country's best interest for the Dems to shut down the govt.

[JRob]

46. Are you referring to Dem Politicians?

Because there are those among us/them (dem politicians) who collect their pay days from the source of the problem...

I keep asking, what will it take, how bad does it need to get before WE begin to act in OUR OWN self interest? As a people.

Our politicians will follow, they've show a knack for that. Others will show their hand early on (Biden, others, bankruptcy bill).

Dean (and I was not a Dean-i-ack in 04) is on to something. The people of this country have more collective power then any corporation. We simply need to "just say no" by not spending our money and refusing to compromise.

[FreedomAngel82]

52. Sometimes I wonder

why they don't do that. Where could they host meetings though?

[JRob]

40. Here, this is kind of scary...

[stickdog]

59. Kind of scary?

It looks like radical Muslims aren't the ones who hate us for our freedoms.

[cry baby]

41. Sent link to Olbermann - everyone here should send it!

here is the link: [e-mail]

[walkon]

44. eerie experience

When I found the time to sit still to watch the video, which is chilling to the bone, my MSNBC newsflash kept popping up that the Jackson jury was still at work after a week. As for me, I'm a lot more concerned about Jackboots than I am Jacko.

Peace

[FreedomAngel82]

45. From watching the video

he seems very annoyed to be there. You can hear it in his voice when he says "sitting patiently" like he really gives a damn with what people say to him.

[Norquist Nemesis]

49. He was annoyed that people didn't just calmly sit and speak

along the talking points. That was just a few minutes at the end; there was MUCH more. Take a look at the discussion threads for blow by blow.

[BattyDem]

53. Anyone who lives in a state with a Dem in Congress ...

no longer has representation because the Dems are not allowed to speak.

Sensenbrenner and the Repugs are not just silencing the Dems, they're silencing the millions of people those Dems represent! :grr: When are people going to wake up, pay attention and become outraged?!?

[tsuki]

55. Tidbit from Wikipedia:

Controversy
In November 2004, Sensenbrenner and California Congressman Duncan Hunter blocked the bill that would have created a National Intelligence Director, a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission.

On April 26, 2005 it was widely reported that Jim Sensenbrenner has had lobbyists pay for his transportation, a violation of congressional laws. His total travel expenses are higher than any other congressman.

[Al-CIAda]

56. BBlog talking about this extensively on Tony Trupiano Show. Major BLOW OUT

[wryter2000]

57. Amazing

We have to win back the House and rub their noses in this shit.

[snot]

60. Does anyone have contacts or list of Dems who spoke up today, to thank? nt

[Griffy]

61. WOW.. i cant believe it.. but there it is... basically saying SHUT UP!

.. and the house dems STAYED.. and spoke.. and got applause! We are the people... and soon we will be heard!

That was history folks.. I heard from Wasserman-Shclutz that this was unprecidented to end a meeting without a motion to.. thats why the rep. was calling "point of order.. point of order"... and then .. "i said point of order".. as in, he cant do that.. just leave.. and so they push 1 more step... 1 more straw for the camel... we shall prevail!

[burrowowl]

62. Amazing simply

Amazing!
The MSM is nowhere to be found when there is another Brownshirt coup!

[Erika]

63. Contact him

at [e-mail]

Let him know of your outrage.