Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) tells protesters: America, love it or leave it

[quaoar]

http://www.al.com/politics/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/1112004965157380.xml

During "town hall" meetings in Baldwin County last week, U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, most likely expected tough questions about President Bush's Social Security proposal.

But the congressman probably did not anticipate that several constituents at his stop in Gulf Shores would spend much of the hour-long meeting criticizing his support of the Iraq war.

To make his case, Bonner recounted his experience traveling to Iraq and hearing horror stories about Saddam Hussein. The congressman also visited the dictator's torture chambers. He said that although some of the reasons for invading Iraq may have turned out to be off-base, the end result -- Iraq's first free elections -- made the endeavor worthwhile.

None of this satisfied the critics, who said the war was a waste of lives and money. Bonner then said: "The great thing about this country is if you don't like it, you can leave."

[roguevalley]

1. so when is Bonner going?

[Kerrytravelers]

2. I'm rubber and you're glue.

So, when's Bonner leaving?

[tsuki]

3. This has been posted before. I have donated to the DNC in

Jo Bonner's name. I ask that like minded do the same.

[liberalmuse]

4. That's just what a totalitarian would say.

If you disagree with certain people or freely express your opinion, the odds are, you will be 'advised' to leave this country. Sorry asshole. The great thing about this country is, if we don't like it, WE CAN STAY HERE AND CHANGE IT. Freedom is wasted on some people--they just don't grasp the concept.

[Kurovski]

5. "Love it or leave it" is just one more way

that clueless Americans say " shut the fuck up."

[burn the bush]

6. America-Love it enough to take it back.

[deadparrot]

7. Does that also apply to the fundie wingnuts

protesting outside Schiavo's hospice?

Somehow methinks not.

[BikeWriter]

8. #### him! I'd rather change it back!

[AntiCoup2K4]

9. Never seen a man spell his name "Jo" before

I'm actually surprised he got elected in Alabama.

[unsavedtrash]

10. damn

great, one more reason for the nation to laugh our state. :banghead: