Nancy Pelosi Watch: It’s also un-American when you do it, Madam Speaker

By Tom Bortnyk
PoHo correspondent

“Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American” - Nancy Pelosi

Madam Speaker, I could not agree more. Freedom of speech is one of our most cherished rights as American citizens. So, too, is the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government without fear of punishment or reprisal. These rights are the foundation for Western Civilization as we know it.

Why then, Madam Speaker, do these rights only apply to citizens who share your ideological views? It seems to be the very definition of irony and a text book example of hypocrisy. The political Left in the US has been working diligently to silence opposition, not only with the current health care debate, but in numerous instances in the past.

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Obama orders immediate halt to Guantanamo prosecutions

In between inaugural balls yesterday, President Obama ordered an immediate halt to the Bush administration’s military commissions system for prosecuting detainees at the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Notice came just before midnight Tuesday. The decision is described as a pause in all war-crimes proceedings.

The decision will temporarily stop the prosecution of five detainees charged as the coordinators of the Sept. 11 attacks, including the case against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed.

The Short List — Thurs., Aug 7

Obama clarifies and defends his energy policy proposals in this contentious interview in Nevada with Jon Ralston.

The Short List — Wed., July 30

This is a new video from Good magazine that boils down the history of the planet (but mostly of oil and food prices) since the dawn of civilization — all in about four minutes.

The Short List — Tues., July 29

Here’s a sneak peak of the movie everyone (especially angry conservatives looking to score political points) will be talking about this fall. Presenting the first trailer for Oliver Stone’s W.

The Short List — Fri., July 25

And so we bring the week to a close in style, with a little game of “Bush or Batman?” Have a good weekend everyone.

The Short List — Wed., June 11

Planning to vote Republican? Watch this video and then share your ideas for our nation in the comments section.

The Short List — Wed., May 28

Great moments in presidential speechifying.

The Short List — Tues., May 20

You’re a grand old flag …

The Short List — Thurs., May 8

Couch potatoes unite!

The Short List — Fri., May 2

Our new hero. Have a good weekend everyone.

The Short List — Thurs., May 1

The Short List — Wed., April 23

Hillary wins it!

The Short List — Fri., April 4

Hey, who let the old guys on YouTube?

The Short List — Thurs., April 3

Yesterday’s viral video today …

The Short List — Wed., March 19

Greatest last five seconds to a crappy cell phone video ever!

The Short List — Thurs., Feb 28.

“Without telecom immunity, how will the government know what you are telling your grandma over the videophone?”

The Short List — Tues., Feb. 19

“And if you get in my way, I will destroy you!

(Photo Credit: Nrbelex)

The Short List — Tues., Jan. 29

Our turn.

The Short List — Tues., Jan. 22

“I don’t see this ‘paradox’ you speak of.”

The Short List — Thurs., January 10

“No, we’ll be taking a piece of the Middle East and keeping it. What did ya think I meant?”

The Short List — Tues., Dec. 18

Coming soon to a country near you …

The Short List — Thurs., Dec 6

“That is a good question. I’ll ask him and let you know if Jesus can make a rock so big that even he can’t lift it.”

The Short List — Thurs., Nov. 15

“Luke, I am your great, great, great, great grandfather.”

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