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kpete

(71,997 posts)
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:18 PM Jul 2012

Boehner Blasts Bachmann, Says Her Unfounded Accusations Are ‘Pretty Dangerous’

Source: Think Progress

Boehner Blasts Bachmann, Says Her Unfounded Accusations Are ‘Pretty Dangerous’
By Igor Volsky on Jul 19, 2012 at 11:50 am

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has joined a growing list of Republicans in condemning Rep. Michele Bachmann’s (R-MN) unsubstantiated Islamophobic attacks against top aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The flap started when Bachmann all but directly accused Clinton aide Huma Abedin of working on behalf of the Muslim Brotherhood in a letter with four colleagues to the State Department’s Inspector General demanding an investigation.

“I think accusations like this being thrown around are dangerous,” Boehner said during a press conference on Thursday:

Q: Speaker Boehner, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann…specifically mentioned Huma Abedin, the deputy chief of staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and basically said that she had ties to the Muslim Brotherhood through her family and they also showed that the State Department’s policies have become more friendly to the Muslim brotherhood and other Islamic groups. Do you have this concern — do you think it’s appropriate that she and these members would ask for this letter, especially as a member of the House Intelligence Committee?

BOEHNER: I haven’t seen the letter, but — I don’t know Huma, but from everything I do know of her, she has a sterling character. And I think accusations like this being thrown around are pretty dangerous.
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Boehner Blasts Bachmann, Says Her Unfounded Accusations Are ‘Pretty Dangerous’ (Original Post) kpete Jul 2012 OP
The rear wheels of the bus have just passed over Michele Bachmann. no_hypocrisy Jul 2012 #1
a great analogy Lil Missy Jul 2012 #19
The blast of diesel fumes from the tailpipe is next. savalez Jul 2012 #20
Wow! Punkingal Jul 2012 #2
Jackpot fishy poopy pants VWolf Jul 2012 #6
LOL ablamj Jul 2012 #15
Wahahahahahaaaaaa! glinda Jul 2012 #58
someone should link this to "Michelle Bachmann" internet searches wordpix Jul 2012 #62
This must be gratifying to some extent, to both the Weiners and Clinton. Glad that Huma monmouth Jul 2012 #3
When you've got even Boehner coming out against youq permatex Jul 2012 #4
Her opponent needs to make an ad with these speeches and play it nonstop alcibiades_mystery Jul 2012 #5
there's only one explanation Enrique Jul 2012 #7
OMG! I never realized it before! eggplant Jul 2012 #27
so when will she be thrown off the House Intelligence committee? SemperEadem Jul 2012 #8
Wow, that's a scary thought. Her fans will see anything against her as proof of what she says. freshwest Jul 2012 #10
I think somebody like...Boehner would have to do that... bluedigger Jul 2012 #24
Hey Michele - look up in the sky! It's the Batshit Signal telling you it's over. Scuba Jul 2012 #9
But why now?!! Jessy169 Jul 2012 #11
They are rightly afraid of a bloodbath in November if the nutjobs keep it up. kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #16
It's because Hillary's entourage in Egypt was pelted with tomatoes and shoes this weekend lunatica Jul 2012 #26
seriously? magical thyme Jul 2012 #30
The headline is: Behind Jeers for Clinton in Egypt, a Conspiracy Theory With U.S. Roots lunatica Jul 2012 #39
I wonder Flatpicker Jul 2012 #41
Diversion from Bain, it's all about that, nothing else. The GOP is losing, so they'll do anything. freshwest Jul 2012 #42
Wait till tomorrow Flatpicker Jul 2012 #44
That's a good strategy there! freshwest Jul 2012 #45
I guess Flatpicker Jul 2012 #60
True, Obama did a moment of silence instead of a speech. The reichwing is using the killings freshwest Jul 2012 #61
He needs to remove her from the Intelligence Committee forthwith. Historic NY Jul 2012 #12
[Insert Punchline Here] Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #17
Bachmann needs to be put in a halfway house for halfway assholes. asjr Jul 2012 #13
You are underestimating her Thor_MN Jul 2012 #48
Good. NEXT, elleng Jul 2012 #14
I doubt I'll ever say this again, but, good on Boehner. Matariki Jul 2012 #18
Very strange that Boehner said that. They all stick together. AlinPA Jul 2012 #38
In Boehners heavily Republican district... Norbert Jul 2012 #51
I'm glad he's doing this BUT cabot Jul 2012 #21
By the way, she should be thrown off the Intelligence Committee cabot Jul 2012 #22
Oh my ROFL look at this picture snooper2 Jul 2012 #23
Caption this picture bpj62 Jul 2012 #31
It is an oxymoron for Bachmann to be on any type of an intelligence committee. nt avebury Jul 2012 #25
Definitely! loyalsister Jul 2012 #50
LOL yes indeed. nt limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #55
Zealot bpj62 Jul 2012 #28
So Bachmann is the tomato connection Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2012 #29
She's running and is in a good position to win ... SomeGuyInEagan Jul 2012 #36
See what happens when you ignore the nuts in your tent? Cleita Jul 2012 #32
McCain shows a little evidence of statesmanship and now all the others are going Bandit Jul 2012 #33
well good for him. I really mean it good for him. That is truly honorable Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #34
Then censor her. This isn't the first time she has done something like this. Oh wait, you can't still_one Jul 2012 #35
Censure? n/t tabasco Jul 2012 #43
of course, thank you. I am an idiot, but then again, censor isn't to bad either /nt still_one Jul 2012 #56
Very odd. I thought he would praise Bachmann for her "patriotism". AlinPA Jul 2012 #37
I think he draws the line when people accuse Americans of not being American lunatica Jul 2012 #40
I find that very hard to believe about Boehner, but since you say so, I accept it. I would see AlinPA Jul 2012 #46
Boehner is paid off but Michele isn't one of his puppeteers so he doesn't have to support her wordpix Jul 2012 #63
Boehner's runnin towards the center. An election must be comin up struggle4progress Jul 2012 #47
Where have they been - she's always been this nutz! polichick Jul 2012 #49
Cut the crap, Boehner -- she was ASSIGNED to say that rocktivity Jul 2012 #52
She's got bus tire tracks all over that crazy-eyed face of hers now, kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #53
Maybe, just maybe if her husband can pray the gay out Thinkingabout Jul 2012 #54
They put Bachmann out there The Wizard Jul 2012 #57
I usually do not agree with Boehner on anything he has to say, RebelOne Jul 2012 #59

monmouth

(21,078 posts)
3. This must be gratifying to some extent, to both the Weiners and Clinton. Glad that Huma
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:22 PM
Jul 2012

is being defended. I think the repubs would like to see Bachmann gone...

 

permatex

(1,299 posts)
4. When you've got even Boehner coming out against youq
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:23 PM
Jul 2012

your pretty much history. Hopefully this nutjob will lose her seat in the next election and replaced with someone a little bit more sane.

 

alcibiades_mystery

(36,437 posts)
5. Her opponent needs to make an ad with these speeches and play it nonstop
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:26 PM
Jul 2012

She's a dangerous imbecile, and needs to be unseated.

SemperEadem

(8,053 posts)
8. so when will she be thrown off the House Intelligence committee?
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:33 PM
Jul 2012

If she is uttering accusations that, in your words, are "pretty dangerous"?

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
10. Wow, that's a scary thought. Her fans will see anything against her as proof of what she says.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:46 PM
Jul 2012
'She's on the intelligence committee and trying to protect our free-dumbs! SEE, they're ALL Muslins!'

The teabaggers will line up to keep her in office. It just never ends with that bunch, like a bad case of dandruff...

Jessy169

(602 posts)
11. But why now?!!
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:47 PM
Jul 2012

Of all the insane things that Michelle Bachmann has said, of all the unfounded accusations, of all the totally crazy crap that has come out of her pie-hole, why are certain select Republicans just now starting to call her out on her bullsh*t? What the hell is going on?

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
26. It's because Hillary's entourage in Egypt was pelted with tomatoes and shoes this weekend
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:14 PM
Jul 2012

When some reporters asked the people why they were doing it they said Michele Backman says Huma is secretly working with the Muslim Brotherhood to make sure they're put in power. Not everyone in the world realizes we have batshit insane representatives in Congress. They were assuming she knows what the fuck she's talking about.

That's very dangerous.

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
30. seriously?
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:57 PM
Jul 2012

I was afraid to read the articles about Hillary being pelted with tomatoes.

Even so, I'm still surprised at Boehner. I really didn't think he'd care...or actually thought he'd celebrate and try to use it as justification for the GOP brand of insanity.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
39. The headline is: Behind Jeers for Clinton in Egypt, a Conspiracy Theory With U.S. Roots
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 05:56 PM
Jul 2012
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/16/egyptians-who-jeered-clinton-cite-american-conservatives-to-argue-u-s-secretly-supports-islamists/

Rachel Maddow talked about it yesterday. Michele Backmann has been accusing Clinton's Aide Huma of helping the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt of having "deep penetration" into the State Department.

And McCain's response here:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7415346n

McCain defends Clinton aide from "sinister" Bachmann attacks

I imagine Boehner thought he best say something since he may be on the shit list. He doesn't care about us or the Democrats but he cares about his own ass.

Flatpicker

(894 posts)
41. I wonder
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:03 PM
Jul 2012

If the POTUS or Dem congressional leadership could "clean house" in many committees by citing the danger to our dignitaries?

It's possible that a censure or removal from the floor is what is making Boner take a stand? Perhaps he's trying to minimize the damage?

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
42. Diversion from Bain, it's all about that, nothing else. The GOP is losing, so they'll do anything.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:10 PM
Jul 2012

Now that Obama is going ahead with Bain, all the GOP stooges are being paid to jump out of their box and say the most outrageous things they can to get the public's mind off of Bain. And it's working, no more coverage of Obama's spots and the Bain revelations. As the old saying goes, there are no coincidences in politics.

Flatpicker

(894 posts)
44. Wait till tomorrow
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:20 PM
Jul 2012

I fully expect Obama to have a new ad to capture attention for the weekend.
Maybe tomorrow mid-day and leave Romney's team with no time to rebut before the Friday slow down.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
61. True, Obama did a moment of silence instead of a speech. The reichwing is using the killings
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 10:19 PM
Jul 2012

For propaganda but we can let them foam at the mouth and I'm sure Obama won't make political hay out of it. Also, he's not coming to get anyone's guns, either, but the wingnuts will try to sell that before the election, too.

asjr

(10,479 posts)
13. Bachmann needs to be put in a halfway house for halfway assholes.
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 12:48 PM
Jul 2012

I think the woman is halfway crazy.

Norbert

(6,040 posts)
51. In Boehners heavily Republican district...
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:30 PM
Jul 2012

...he pretty much has a lifetime job. BUT the Tea Party nut jobs have been putting the heat on him, actually doing a half hearted primary fight with one of their own; probably as a shot accross the bow.

Since he is picking on one of Sen. Jim DeMentia's groupies I expect him to retaliate for 2014 with wall-to-wall super pac money and a super ideolog candidate to match in the next primary.

I don't care for the Boehner at all but he does have the ability to piss off the area Tea Party from time to time which makes him a useful idiot.

cabot

(724 posts)
21. I'm glad he's doing this BUT
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 02:31 PM
Jul 2012

Why is no one criticizing the four men who've signed the letter as well? I mean, they are being criticized but Bachmann's name keeps coming up the most. If she's the one who initiated it, then by all means she should be primarily singled out. But if all five are equally culpable, then I want to hear their names blasted throughout the news, too. Let's out all five McCarthys.

cabot

(724 posts)
22. By the way, she should be thrown off the Intelligence Committee
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 02:36 PM
Jul 2012

Michele Bachmann and Intelligence go together like chalk and cheese.

bpj62

(999 posts)
31. Caption this picture
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:58 PM
Jul 2012

You need to run a caption contest for that picture. Boehner "I must be standing to close to the flagpole", Marcus "that isnt the flagpole". Michelle "God its been so long since I've had a man even john is looking good now". Sorry I couldnt help myself.

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
50. Definitely!
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 09:21 PM
Jul 2012

I am truly mystified by some of these republicans.
Do they honestly believe what they say, do they just assume there are enough hateful people who will happily digest and internalize these flat out lies, or do they just make things up for their own entertainment.

bpj62

(999 posts)
28. Zealot
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:46 PM
Jul 2012

Unless the committe chairman removes her from the committe she isnt going anywhere and as a prior poster has stated this only confirms to her and her faithful followers that she is right. I truly don't understand how these batshit crazies get elected. We have quite a few in Virginia but they are mostly in the rural part of Virginia. I thought that Bachmanns district was near the Twin Cities. This is just like Joseph McCarthys "In my hand I have a list of communist sympathizers who work for the government".

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
29. So Bachmann is the tomato connection
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:52 PM
Jul 2012

Am I incorrect in saying Bachmann stated if she lost her bid for the presidency, she would not run for Congress again?

Is she running? And who's her opponent if so?

SomeGuyInEagan

(1,515 posts)
36. She's running and is in a good position to win ...
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 05:25 PM
Jul 2012

Her district - the Minnesota Sixth - was affected in the recent redrawing of the districts and it is actually a bit more red now that it was before the maps were re-drawn.

Karmac fun: her home was actually redistricted out of the 6th and she now lives in Betty McCollum's district!

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
32. See what happens when you ignore the nuts in your tent?
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:59 PM
Jul 2012

He should have put her in her place the first time she came up with crazy, although I don't find him much saner.

Bandit

(21,475 posts)
33. McCain shows a little evidence of statesmanship and now all the others are going
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 04:00 PM
Jul 2012

me too, me too.. I want to be thought a statesman.. Me too me too.

still_one

(92,244 posts)
35. Then censor her. This isn't the first time she has done something like this. Oh wait, you can't
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 04:57 PM
Jul 2012

Censor her because then you would have to censor all the rethugs

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
40. I think he draws the line when people accuse Americans of not being American
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:01 PM
Jul 2012

He defended Obama while campaigning against him and now he's defending Huma. He's pretty consistent about this I think.

AlinPA

(15,071 posts)
46. I find that very hard to believe about Boehner, but since you say so, I accept it. I would see
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 06:53 PM
Jul 2012

him defending everything his republican partners say when it comes to denigrating Democrats, especially President Obama.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
63. Boehner is paid off but Michele isn't one of his puppeteers so he doesn't have to support her
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 10:42 PM
Jul 2012

She's not supporting him

rocktivity

(44,577 posts)
52. Cut the crap, Boehner -- she was ASSIGNED to say that
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:38 PM
Jul 2012

and you're walking it back now because it's backfiring TOO loudly!


rocktivity

 

kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)
53. She's got bus tire tracks all over that crazy-eyed face of hers now,
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 10:39 PM
Jul 2012

and is gonna need serious reconstructive surgery.

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
54. Maybe, just maybe if her husband can pray the gay out
Thu Jul 19, 2012, 11:33 PM
Jul 2012

Then maybe he can pray the lies out of his wife but then tax payers will have to pick up the tab.

The Wizard

(12,545 posts)
57. They put Bachmann out there
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 05:57 AM
Jul 2012

to make Cantor, Boner, McConnell, et al look reasonable. Pox used Beck in the same way. He made the rest of the propagandists look legitimate. Then they fired him when O'Reilly and Hannity sounded sane by comparison.
Bachmann will be thrown under the bus soon.

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