The Speech the Republicans Wouldn't Let You Hear
Ten days ago, the Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives shut down the federal government.
Two days ago, a pollster identified things that now are more popular than Congress. Here are some of them: Dog poop. Zombies. Witches. Hemorrhoids.
Yesterday, another pollster measured the GOP approval rating. Answer: 28%. No major political party has ever seen an approval rating this low.
I took to the House Floor to tell the Republicans exactly what you think of Congress. I pointed out that according to scientific polling, Americans think more of dog poop than Congress. And the Speaker of the House wouldn't let me finish.
You heard that right. When I carried your voice into Congress, the Republicans tried to shut me up. First they shut down the government. Now, they're telling America to shut up.
Despite their attempt to silence us, my speech was all over the media - from the Daily Show, to MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes, to the Huffington Post, to Raw Story, to Gawker. Even right-wing propaganda organs like The Blaze and Weasel Zippers covered it. And now the polls are showing the Republicans might lose their majority in the U.S. House in next year's election.
Let's show them that when they shut down the government, we take back the House.
The GOP now knows that they're in trouble, and only their sewer money can save them. This means that every dollar we raise scares the GOP, and makes it more likely that they will fold on the government shutdown.
With every dollar, with every contribution that you make, I am going to work to take the House back for the Democrats. And I know I can count on you. Because I'm just saying what you're thinking. Which is that Congress shouldn't be less popular than dog poop.
Let's do this together.
Courage,
Alan Grayson
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They weren't asking you to suspend, they were telling you to shut the hell up.
WTG, telling them the truth, Congressman!
that Republicans are lower than dog shit and more of a pain in the ass than hemorrhoids. 
I watched your video in its entirety already and brief clips airing on some of the news organizations since.
You do your job with such civility, under such repressive conditions. I applaud your service! 
we're counting on you, Congressman.
All or most of those links go to a donation page...
I saw excerpts of the speech, and loved it. I was proud of you.
But I think it is inappropriate to come here, imply you are linking to the speech or other useful information, and put half a dozen links instead to your donation page.
It is scammy. One link - clearly labeled - would be no big deal and if you did two I would sigh, but get over it.
You put in NINE. It makes it feel less like information sharing, and more about fundraising.
Please don't do that here like that. 
The Tea Party is trying actively to overthrow constitutional democracy and their antics in the House proves it. Coup attempts are by definition seditious and if this isn't sedition, what is?
Calling them out on their seditious conduct is guaranteed to provoke a well-deserved, collective meltdown on the part of House Republicans right on the House floor. 
