Rep. Keith Ellison Explains What "Liberty and Justice for All" Really Means

[Amerigo Vespucci]

March 17, 2011 07:00 PM
Rep. Keith Ellison Explains What "Liberty and Justice for All" Really Means

By karoli

http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/rep-keith-ellison-explains-what-liberty-and



Representative Keith Ellison came to the House floor tonight to explain what the Progressive Caucus stands for. In the process, he drew some sharp, biting, well-deserved distinctions between conservatives and progressives. It should be required viewing for every Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh fan.

In this short excerpt, Ellison gets very specific about his view of the American Dream. You should watch the whole speech if you get the chance over on CSPAN, but this was where he really got passionate and animated.

The American Dream, but the dream I'm talking about is rooted in the Pledge of Allegiance. I've got to confess to you, Mr. Speaker, I love coming here to say the Pledge of Allegiance whenever I'm privileged enough to be on the House floor at 10 AM or 12 or whenever we open. I always feel good about saying the Pledge of Allegiance. I teach it to my children.

Note: for those who still doubt Muslims' loyalty to this country, please read that and view the clip over and over till you get it.

[Bandit]

1. That's what he says now, but using the "Logic" of the Bush* Doctrine

He might change his mind in the future and do something a Muslim/Terrorist would, so we need to get him first before he has a chance....

[Tommy_Carcetti]

2. But Rep. Ellison is "the antithesis of the princpals on which this country was founded"...

....according to Rep. Allen West, a proud, patriotic American who enjoys telling unarmed detainees that he is going to kill them, and then shooting a gun off right next to their heads.

[msongs]

3. the American dream = "...one nation, under god..." - umm no thanks, Mr. Ellison & BTW

the people who promote that pledge don't mean YOUR god

[Mnemosyne]

4. K&R for more visibility. n/t

[Scurrilous]

5. K & R

:thumbsup: