Obama Heckled in FL

[red states rule]

First time for everything. This is the first time Obama was heckled and the messiah was shouted down


Obama Heckled in FL
01 Aug 2008 10:35 am

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Provocative hecklers associated with an international African socialist collective interrupted Obama's opening remarks here... Obama calmed then down by promising he'd take their questions during a Q and A, and an Obama supporter grabbed the banner away. The banner the hecklers unfurled asks, "What about the Black community, Obama?"


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http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/08/obama_heckled.php

[red states rule]

CBS News: Obama 'Interupted By Hecklers' But McCain Draws Protesters
By Michael M. Bates (Bio | Archive)
August 1, 2008 - 14:32 ET

CBS News's From the Road Blog carries a report this afternoon titled, "Obama Speech Interrupted by Hecklers." In Florida today, it's noted,


Three young African-American men stood up holding a sign that read "What About the Black Community, Obama?" as Barack Obama was talking about the economy at a town hall meeting here. Once the crowd realized what the sign, many started booing loudly, which caused Obama to turn around and look at the protesters.

Later, the piece updates with:


During a question and answer session, Obama called on one of the hecklers.

The word "heckle" is defined as "to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger." The word conveys an element of disrespect and incivility.

The word "protest," on the other hand, carries little of the acrimony associated with heckle.

So it's interesting to see that in June when John McCain addressed the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials and was heckled, CBS News's From the Road blog reported it differently:


Then ten minutes into his speech, McCain was interrupted by the first of four protestors.

“We want a peace candidate,” a woman yelled. As she was escorted out of the large room she continued to yell “He doesn’t represent Arizona! We want a peace candidate!”

“That’s a long trip out,” McCain laughed. The crowd cheered as he said, “The one thing Americans want us to stop doing is yelling at each other. That’s the one thing they want us to stop doing.”

The second and third protestors were escorted out just as quickly as the first, and the fourth protestor only made a larger stir among the press, as he had been seated within the press section.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/michael-m-bates/2008/08/01/cbs-news-obama-interupted-hecklers-mccain-draws-protesters

[crin63]

First time for everything. This is the first time Obama was heckled and the messiah was shouted down


And it makes me smile. He should be heckled every time he opens his mouth. :coffee:

[red states rule]

And it makes me smile. He should be heckled every time he opens his mouth. :coffee:

He does all on his own. He should let that cut above his chin to heal up

[retiredman]

some african socialists heckle Obama.

slow news day, RSR?

big fucking deal. Who the hell are african socialists gonna vote for in november?:lol:

[red states rule]

some african socialists heckle Obama.

slow news day, RSR?

big fucking deal. Who the hell are african socialists gonna vote for in november?:lol:

Maybe not the messiah, like alot of Hillary supporters :laugh2:

[retiredman]

Maybe not the messiah, like alot of Hillary supporters :laugh2:

actually, polling data shows that most of the hillary supporters have come home to the party's candidate.

but again...is this really NEWS????:lame2:

[red states rule]

actually, polling data shows that most of the hillary supporters have come home to the party's candidate.

but again...is this really NEWS????:lame2:

So groups like PUMA have come home? :laugh2:

and Hillary supporters have given up on demanding a floor vote in Denver?

[stephanie]

It was all staged, to make it seem like the boy wonder isn't the Marxist that he is..

[retiredman]

So groups like PUMA have come home? :laugh2:

and Hillary supporters have given up on demanding a floor vote in Denver?

as I said, polling data shows that a majority of hillary voters are now supporting Obama. sorry.

[Psychoblues]

He actually allowed the hecklers to speak, told the security to leave them be, answered their concerns and went on with his very excellent speech. What's wrong with that?

[red states rule]

He actually allowed the hecklers to speak, told the security to leave them be, answered their concerns and went on with his very excellent speech. What's wrong with that?

Funny how when the same thing happens to McCain they are called protesters

After another flip flop on off shore drilling, your boy better get use to libs going after him

[Psychoblues]

There is a lot to protest with the JM campaign, but I have never seen that distinction made before. Could you enlighten me just a bit more, rsr?



Funny how when the same thing happens to McCain they are called protesters

After another flip flop on off shore drilling, your boy better get use to libs going after him

While I'm waiting,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Hit it Bobby, Pour Me Another One, Just Like The Other One: :salute::cheers2::clap::laugh2::cheers2::salute:

[red states rule]

There is a lot to protest with the JM campaign, but I have never seen that distinction made before. Could you enlighten me just a bit more, rsr?




While I'm waiting,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Hit it Bobby, Pour Me Another One, Just Like The Other One: :salute::cheers2::clap::laugh2::cheers2::salute:

CBS News pointed out the difference

CBS News: Obama 'Interupted By Hecklers' But McCain Draws Protesters
By Michael M. Bates (Bio | Archive)
August 1, 2008 - 14:32 ET

CBS News's From the Road Blog carries a report this afternoon titled, "Obama Speech Interrupted by Hecklers." In Florida today, it's noted,


Three young African-American men stood up holding a sign that read "What About the Black Community, Obama?" as Barack Obama was talking about the economy at a town hall meeting here. Once the crowd realized what the sign, many started booing loudly, which caused Obama to turn around and look at the protesters.

Later, the piece updates with:


During a question and answer session, Obama called on one of the hecklers.

The word "heckle" is defined as "to harass (a public speaker, performer, etc.) with impertinent questions, gibes, or the like; badger." The word conveys an element of disrespect and incivility.

The word "protest," on the other hand, carries little of the acrimony associated with heckle.

So it's interesting to see that in June when John McCain addressed the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials and was heckled, CBS News's From the Road blog reported it differently:


Then ten minutes into his speech, McCain was interrupted by the first of four protestors.

“We want a peace candidate,” a woman yelled. As she was escorted out of the large room she continued to yell “He doesn’t represent Arizona! We want a peace candidate!”

“That’s a long trip out,” McCain laughed. The crowd cheered as he said, “The one thing Americans want us to stop doing is yelling at each other. That’s the one thing they want us to stop doing.”

The second and third protestors were escorted out just as quickly as the first, and the fourth protestor only made a larger stir among the press, as he had been seated within the press section.

Obama gets hecklers. McCain gets protesters. I see.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/michael-m-bates/2008/08/01/cbs-news-obama-interupted-hecklers-mccain-draws-protesters

[Psychoblues]

How does this happen? Do posts just magically disappear? Whatever?!?!?!?!??

Here's the skinny on the hecklers/protesters, rsr. They are both intended to excite only the dumbest among us. Obviously they got your attention. Are you feeling proud of yourself?!?!?!??!?!?!??!??!

Hit it, Elvis, Treat Me Like A Fool, Treat Me Dumb And Cruel: :salute::cheers2::clap::laugh2::cheers2::salute: