Veteran at Townhall Tells Dem. Congressman: “Give Me Liberty OR Give Me Death”
Posted by arlenearmy on August 23, 2009
When duty calls our brave men and women again are on the ready to serve. Our Veterans – defenders of freedom – are stepping up to the plate at these town hall meetings.
A veteran at a townhall meeting in Mcalester, Oklahoma on 8/18/2009 informs congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) that he personally knows the cost of freedom from his 2 combat tours in Vietnam as crew chief on a MediVac helicopter. He tells Boren that he’s not sure he will vote for him again. The veteran voiced concerns of government intrusion into our homes and lives. “The Sleeping Giant Has Arose”, he added. He demanded a firm commitment from Congressman Boren that he will fight these intrusion on our life styles & wants a watchful eye on these politicians; & that as for him he told Boren: “You Give Me Liberty or You Give Me Death”.
Congressman Boren’s response indicated the pressures he gets from D.C., which left the impression that he may lack the backbone to stand up to the pressures of the democratic party. He said that things happens so quickly in the legislative process. He indicated that when “they” (the democrats) throw a bill on the floor, he’s pressured to vote “yes” or “no”; and that he just cant vote “No”. Someone in the audience shouted: “If you dont read it Vote NO”.
Below is an excerpt of Dan Boren’s response to the Vietnam veteran.
This 2 hr. townhall meetings was held on 8/18/2009 at the Arch Auditorium in McAlester, OK. The hall are nearly full. Approximately 16 people asked questions. 6 of the folks identified themselves as veterans.
And NOT a single time to any of the 6 veterans did Dan Boren say: “thank you for your service”
Dan Boren declares himself as a blue dog democrat. He serves the U.S. 2nd congressional district of Oklahoma.
tellitlikeitis said
Great Post Arlene! That guy nailed it in the vid “Give me liberty or give me death” right on brother! This congressman is a wishy washy tap dancer. Vote this SOB out in 2010.
arlenearmy said
Tellit,
This congressman is really skating on thin ice. I’m not really familiar w/him, but from what I heard at the townhall meeting, the folks in his district don’t like it when he agrees w/the Obama admin.
He’s the only democrat U.S. Congressman for the state of Oklahoma. Many say that he’s riding on the shirt tail of his daddy & that he aint got no guts.
But this time around, the olks in this district who habitually vote democrat have voted against Obama in the presidential election, as they preferred Hillary. But when Obama won the democrat nomination, the democrats in the area voted for McCain. So this clearly sends a signal that Dan Boren may not get re-elected in 2010.
Folks around here are hard working & conservative minded. And they just simply don’t like Obama.
samhenry said
Arlene – did you shoot these excellent vids? This presentation is POWERFUL. I love it when he said “the sleeping Giant has awoke.” Isn’t that the truth. Just plain excellent and moving.
arlenearmy said
SH
I took took the videos for 1st 10 minutes & handed the video camera to hubby while I stood in line to ask a question to the congressman. I didn’t get a chance to ask my question, as the congressman ran out the clock with long winded responses.
I uploaded this video in standard quality thru dailymotion. The fuller clip of this dialogue is uploaded thru youtube. I could had uploaded it in HD, but the file would had been much larger.
So I’m still experimenting w/this video camera.
goodtimepolitics said
I was looking around alittle on wordpress and ran on to this blog, this sure tells it like it is without any punches pulled! I’m a veteran also and understand where they’re coming from. I also read some place that the SSI will not get a cola raise this year!
http://bsimmons.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/letter-to-nancy-pelosi/
arlenearmy said
Goodpolitics,
I better read that article. SSI is the welfare program. I wonder if they will mess w/SSA (the real social security payments)?
karmahd said
The movement is ALIVE, it goes to show you how the fat cat politicians on both sides of the isle are oblivious to both the vets, and the people they server. They have been allowed to act this way and carry on, due to our inaction in the past. A new wave of politics is on the horizon and we the people are shaping the end result. Well done Arlene
arlenearmy said
Karma
If this Obamacare bill goes thru, it would be a definite death sentence to veterans. All the government needs is a clear shot or bigger opportunity.
Thanks
Considering the VA “death book” is still in circulation & the liberals are trying to go nuclear on forcing government-run health care down our throats, there could very well be a “give me liberty or death” moment.
LisaInTX said
Wel Done Arlene!! :-}
“Jolly Red Giant”!! LMAO….that vet is right on!!!!
As to the Give me Liberty or Give me Death? I think that the “Jolly Red Giant” aka ObamaNation has been very transparent about what they want and liberty has nothing to do with it. :-/
m2 said
Sometimes I tear up when I see pure genuine passion from brave citizens like this. Just to know that I am not alone, and that this Administration is against this country. It makes me cry. But I stand resolute that their Fascist-methods will be defeated. No one should tell another person “how valuable” his/her life is according to the State’s mandate on how much an “asset” that person is to the “collective”. The Collective is just code-speak (happy tappy Marxist-Socialist bull) for RULERS over the oppressed (ie. The Collective).
Foxwood said
One of my favorite quotes, and one I like to use right along with it:
“Better dead than red”.
Foxwood said
Another favorite…
George S. Patton, “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.”
ohiobelle said
Our veterans have earned the right to be seated in the front row of every town hall across this nation! Our veterans have fought long and hard to protect our country from this kind of evil!
Great job Arlene!
arlenearmy said
Ohio,
This congressman didn’t even give recognition to any of the veterans who spoke at this townhall meeting.
After the meeting I went on the internet to search for pictures of him to see if he wore a flag pin.
newsbird said
I love it! These DEMs are real whimps. ““If you dont read it Vote NO”. LMAO
Do they ever read anything? The legislative process needs to be managed much better than dropping 1000-1200 pages of bills in people’s laps. Looks to me like they should break down the volume to smaller pieces – why pile everything into one bill?
I’m sure they could have passed MANY improvements for the present health care system – like regulating awards and punitive damages, malpractice insurance costs and how lawyers get paid.
Obama’s Gallup poll is now only 50% favorable. I don’t think Americans like socialism as much as he does.
arlenearmy said
Newsbird,
I was really impressed at the amount of folks at this townhall who read more of the bill than their legislatures. A lot of the folks also had pocket size U.S. Constitutions in their hand or pocket.
Majority of the folks at this townhall were at least 40 yrs. old. At least half looked over 60. And they were very well informed.
Dan Foley said
Arlene,
I just discovered your blog. I appreciate a patriot such as yourself and have subscribed to your blog and look forward to your future posts.
goodtimepolitics said
Yes Arlene we also are looking forward to your new post!
Clifton B said
Arlene:
Great blog you have here. I am adding you to my “More Black Conservatives” blogroll and giving you a shout out on my Full Metal Jacket Reach Around.
Welcome to the Black Conservative Blogosphere, now lets make some noise!