John Boehner Told Harry Reid 'Go F--- Yourself' Outside the Oval Office

[JB3]

That's not political correctness. That's basic politeness.

Politeness is overrated and not necessary in this situation. It is more detrimental to the situation.

[Rolyo85]

Politeness is overrated and not necessary in this situation. It is more detrimental to the situation.

False. Polite discourse should absolutely be part of any political conversation. Anything else is letting emotions run your country rather than clear minds.

[Jack Springer]

False. Polite discourse should absolutely be part of any political conversation. Anything else is letting emotions run your country rather than clear minds.

Thanks for a good morning laugh. Are you doing standup comedy now?

[Rolyo85]

Heated discussion is one thing, curse words - another. It's repulsive to me that someone who consistently posts the sanctimonious video-game-hating, christianity-steeped crap that you do, thinks telling people to "fuck themselves" in politics is a legitimate political discourse.

[xbuzzerx]

Heated discussion is one thing, curse words - another. It's repulsive to me that someone who consistently posts the sanctimonious video-game-hating, christianity-steeped crap that you do, thinks telling people to "fuck themselves" in politics is a legitimate political discourse.

If Obama said this to a prominent Republican, who would be the first one to have a thread up about it? Chance or Jack?

[JayHawk]

ANDREW JACKSON
Perhaps we should bring back the duel.

I'm shipping that

[JayHawk]

If Obama said this to a prominent Republican, who would be the first one to have a thread up about it? Chance or Jack?

That is a very good point. And each of us would call it harmless and the poster as over-reacting. The said is true now.

[Rolyo85]

I would not call it harmless. I would be incredibly disappointed with Obama if he did that, however deserved it might have been.

But the point is moot, because Obama has class.

[JayHawk]

Oh come on Rolyo, every time Biden makes a gaff you see the apologist. I have no doubt the President of the United States would not lower himself to such language. However I am not confused as to whether or not the poeple in congress are adults and whether they live in the same world we do.

[Rolyo85]

They should be held to higher standards of communication, and if they aren't, then it's the people's failure. And Biden's gaffes don't feature curse words, at least in my memory.

I don't deny that I would be more forgiving if it's my side. Anyone who denies that is a violent hypocrite. But I WOULD be bothered by it, and I wouldn't lie about being bothered.

[GiancarloC]

I love it when some make excuses for the bad behavior of others. The excuse "well it happened a lot in the past" is not a good one at all. And it certainly doesn't excuse what Boehner said.

[Kulindahr]

Politeness is overrated and not necessary in this situation. It is more detrimental to the situation.

British politicians have long managed to be quite insulting and raise tempers without using foul language. And doing that way has an advantage: it requires a more nimble mind than just relying on the animal parts, which is where foul language spouts from.

[Kulindahr]

Thanks for a good morning laugh. Are you doing standup comedy now?

If you believe that foul language which stirs up emotions contributes to rational decision-making, it explains a lot about many of your posts.

[Kulindahr]

I would not call it harmless. I would be incredibly disappointed with Obama if he did that, however deserved it might have been.

But the point is moot, because Obama has class.

Ditto that.

[Jack Springer]

They should be held to higher standards of communication, and if they aren't, then it's the people's failure. And Biden's gaffes don't feature curse words, at least in my memory.

I don't deny that I would be more forgiving if it's my side. Anyone who denies that is a violent hypocrite. But I WOULD be bothered by it, and I wouldn't lie about being bothered.

As usual, you have selective memory.

[Jack Springer]

If you believe that foul language which stirs up emotions contributes to rational decision-making, it explains a lot about many of your posts.

Here's your idol . . . . which explains a lot about many of your posts.

[GiancarloC]

As usual, you have selective memory.

Yeah like that's telling someone to go fuck themselves.

Selective reasoning seems to be popular here.

[TX-Beau]

“Political Discourse” my ass. Boner was passing someone in the hall, and out of nowhere told him to go fuck himself – then said it again. There was no argument, no deal making, nothing other than Boner being a ginormous tool, not to mention a petulant child.

There is nothing here but Boer displaying some puerile spite by acting like a whiny 12 year old.

[chance1]

False. Polite discourse should absolutely be part of any political conversation. Anything else is letting emotions run your country rather than clear minds.

i hope you're kidding

oh yeah ...... you're not

self awareness 101

another way of looking at it is to get something off your chest ...... like go fuck yourself ...... so that you can move on and not hold it in

i rather like it

[chance1]

“Political Discourse” my ass. Boner was passing someone in the hall, and out of nowhere told him to go fuck himself – then said it again. There was no argument, no deal making, nothing other than Boner being a ginormous tool, not to mention a petulant child.

There is nothing here but Boer displaying some puerile spite by acting like a whiny 12 year old.

silly TX - did you not catch Harry's "word is out" about Boehner

that he's a dictator
that he's more interested in his job as speaker than the good of the country

worthy of "go fuck yourself" at a minimum

harry could use a few more "go fuck yourself" actually

[xbuzzerx]

i hope you're kidding

oh yeah ...... you're not

self awareness 101

another way of looking at it is to get something off your chest ...... like go fuck yourself ...... so that you can move on and not hold it in

i rather like it

What I notice from Republicans here in CE&P more than almost anything else is a complete inability to grasp or place proper context or proportion.

If you were both elected representatives of the people and interacted the way you did here I would say you're both embarrassments. But neither of you are.

[GiancarloC]

silly TX - did you not catch Harry's "word is out" about Boehner

that he's a dictator
that he's more interested in his job as speaker than the good of the country

worthy of "go fuck yourself" at a minimum

harry could use a few more "go fuck yourself" actually

Here is one... the American people told the GOP to go fuck themselves in november. So why haven't they taken the hint?

[Rolyo85]

As usual, you have selective memory.

What kind of moronic (I am SO tempted to break the R word right now!) comparison is that? Using curse words in a casual friendly line whispered in a friend's ear as opposed to cursing in the face of a political opponent in anger? Are you THAT clueless?

[TX-Beau]

silly TX - did you not catch Harry's "word is out" about Boehner

that he's a dictator
that he's more interested in his job as speaker than the good of the country

worthy of "go fuck yourself" at a minimum

harry could use a few more "go fuck yourself" actually

Don't try to spin this into a "righteous quest," against the evil Harry.

Boner is a BIG DICK and acted like one. My 12 year old nephew could have come up with something more scathing and less purile. If you think that kind of thing is justified, you should then be embarrassed that THAT, is all he could come up with.

Common, cliche, unimaginative, AND a ginormous asshat - contemptible really.

[xbuzzerx]

And it was totally obvious what Joe Biden meant. He meant this is a history changing moment. It was not an insult. The inability to place any context whatsoever, like I mentioned before.

[TX-Beau]

What kind of moronic (I am SO tempted to break the R word right now!) comparison is that? Using curse words in a casual friendly line whispered in a friend's ear as opposed to cursing in the face of a political opponent in anger? Are you THAT clueless?

Rhinopasty?

[xbuzzerx]

Rhinopasty?

Reductionist reactionary?

[chance1]

Don't try to spin this into a "righteous quest," against the evil Harry.

Boner is a BIG DICK and acted like one. My 12 year old nephew could have come up with something more scathing and less purile. If you think that kind of thing is justified, you should then be embarrassed that THAT, is all he could come up with.

Common, cliche, unimaginative, AND a ginormous asshat - contemptible really.

not sure what u mean (as we're holding hands)

Harry started the fracas with his words about Boehner which were less than kind

Boehner RESPONDED

not sure Harry deserved better

actually i would've given him a wedgie

[xbuzzerx]

not sure what u mean (as we're holding hands)

Harry started the fracas with his words about Boehner which were less than kind

Boehner RESPONDED

not sure Harry deserved better

actually i would've given him a wedgie

Elevation of discourse under Republicans...

[GiancarloC]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/01/0...liff-showdown/ - I think Bonehead was probably frustrated his ivory tower is falling apart. Bonehead is still a delusional moron.

[JB3]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/01/0...liff-showdown/ - I think Bonehead was probably frustrated his ivory tower is falling apart. Bonehead is still a delusional moron.

The irony of this post is hilarious, but sad.

[GiancarloC]

The irony of this post is hilarious, but sad.

Really? Care to explain why?

Or have another personal attack to use?

[Jack Springer]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/01/0...liff-showdown/ - I think Bonehead was probably frustrated his ivory tower is falling apart. Bonehead is still a delusional moron.

What's funny is how the media is participating in Obama's goal -- to destroy the republican party.

Any doubt now that some the MSM are members of the Obamallegiance?

Good luck barry, it ain't gonna happen.

[Jack Springer]

What kind of moronic (I am SO tempted to break the R word right now!) comparison is that? Using curse words in a casual friendly line whispered in a friend's ear as opposed to cursing in the face of a political opponent in anger? Are you THAT clueless?

You said he had never used a curse word in one of his gaffes.

I just proved you wrong and you want to argue over a situation seen by millions of people.

The "R word'?

[GiancarloC]

What's funny is how the media is participating in Obama's goal -- to destroy the republican party.

Any doubt now that some the MSM are members of the Obamallegiance?

Good luck barry, it ain't gonna happen.

OBama's goal? AS far as I'm concerned Obama just needs to sit back and have some popcorn. Enjoy the show as the republican party self destructs itself. And what the heck is this Obamallegiance rubbish? PEople really ought to avoid personal attacks. I guess the ObamaHaters club is in full swing. Hate and bash at all costs.

[JayHawk]

No Diggety


No Doubt

[chance1]

C

Really? Care to explain why?

Or have another personal attack to use?

The hilarity continues

The gift that keeps on giving

[GiancarloC]

And the insults that keep on flowing when no argument exists.

[Kulindahr]

Here's your idol . . . . which explains a lot about many of your posts.

A video of Obama getting introduced, three times, is supposed to prove what?

And a video where someone good at imitating the President did the voice?

BTW, if you had a video of my 'idol', I'd be surprised -- there's only one person in American politics who might qualify, and I doubt you could guess it in twenty tries.

[Kulindahr]

You said he had never used a curse word in one of his gaffes.

I just proved you wrong and you want to argue over a situation seen by millions of people.

Um, what?

You haven't shown us a Biden gaffe.

[Jack Springer]

A video of Obama getting introduced, three times, is supposed to prove what?

And a video where someone good at imitating the President did the voice?

BTW, if you had a video of my 'idol', I'd be surprised -- there's only one person in American politics who might qualify, and I doubt you could guess it in twenty tries.

"It's a big fuckin' deal"

[JB3]

Really? Care to explain why?

Or have another personal attack to use?

When you lambast the political discourse, and then yourself resort to the same types of language, the irony is hilarious. The fact that you can't even see what you did is sad.

[GiancarloC]

When you lambast the political discourse, and then yourself resort to the same types of language, the irony is hilarious. The fact that you can't even see what you did is sad.

Oh puh-leaze. I'm not telling anyone to go fuck themselves. I may use it to describe a certain topic though. Like that fucking illegal war in Iraq. Nice try though. And by the way, look up the definition of irony. Convenient time to attack me I suppose?

[TX-Beau]

GO FUCK YOURSELF is not political discourse, it's petty childishness.

[chance1]

When you lambast the political discourse, and then yourself resort to the same types of language, the irony is hilarious. The fact that you can't even see what you did is sad.

it's so obvious to everyone except ......... LOL

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GO FUCK YOURSELF is not political discourse, it's petty childishness.

didn't know u were such a prude

[TX-Beau]

Well if anyone would know what "prude" means it would be YOU!!!

I think it's amusing that when Boner acts like a crass child it doesn't bother you at all.

[chance1]

Well if anyone would know what "prude" means it would be YOU!!!

I think it's amusing that when Boner acts like a crass child it doesn't bother you at all.

i will ignore your first comment - which was far worse than "go fuck yourself"

as for JB, it's a gut reaction to Reid's heinous/much worse depiction of him

shit happens and it's not a big deal IMO

JB's response was gut - Harry Reid's comments were planned

the latter is much worse

[xbuzzerx]

When you lambast the political discourse, and then yourself resort to the same types of language, the irony is hilarious. The fact that you can't even see what you did is sad.

Yes if you lack completely any sense of context as every Republican thus far in the thread has demonstrated, and you equate the behavior of a public representative of the people with some random anonymous person arguing in an internet forum, sure. Otherwise what you've said has absolutely no merit.

[TX-Beau]

i will ignore your first comment - which was far worse than "go fuck yourself"

as for JB, it's a gut reaction to Reid's heinous/much worse depiction of him

shit happens and it's not a big deal IMO

JB's response was gut - Harry Reid's comments were planned

the latter is much worse

OOOHHHHHH who's the prude now. I was just having some political discourse, you know, like Boner.

I think it's amusing that when you call me a prude that's just fine but when I return the favor you inflate like an offended hen.

[chance1]

OOOHHHHHH who's the prude now. I was just having some political discourse, you know, like Boner.

I think it's amusing that when you call me a prude that's just fine but when I return the favor you inflate like an offended hen.

did u miss my wink ?

yes u did

mr. underbridge