Joplin Congressman Bill Long (R) Made Fun of Tornado Test Warnings

[sufrommich]

I hate to politicize tragedies, but sometimes they shed light on the irresponsibility of those who are responsible for the well-being of our nation.

Take Billy Long for example. He is the classic wise-ass cowboy Republican Congressman who once said "Get out the crying towel" to people who don't have health insurance.

Billy Long makes fun of Tornado Warnings, then sponsors a bill to cut the HAM radio networks which help provide the National Weather Service and local authorities spotter reports on what is going on. I have to wonder if he will ever be held accountable for this irresponsibility...seems like he's already pissed off some of his base.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/05/23/978581/-Joplin-Congressman-Bill-Long-%28R%29-Made-Fun-of-Tornado-Test-Warnings,-Wanted-to-Sell-HAM-Frequencies

His tweet making fun of tornado warning test is at Daily Kos,couldn't copy it for the OP.

[Ineeda]

1. Through all this devastation and tragedy

I couldn't stop wondering how many friends/family/neighbors/victims have ranted on in the past about the evils of 'big government'. As has been said so many times before, it's only too big if YOU don't need help.

[sufrommich]

2. Well, he praises big government today:

“It is comforting to see the strong response from our local, state and federal authorities, and to see the surrounding communities come together and offer assistance during this difficult time,” Long said in a release.


He (typically) changed his tune when it affected his constituents.

[tanyev]

3. Here's hoping his constituents will remember next time they go to the polls.

[The Backlash Cometh]

4. If he's on video, they will be reminded by his opposition.

[hobbit709]

5. If the opposition doesn't run that, they have no guts and no brains.

[izquierdista]

6. The tweet?

Would make a nice billboard, don't you think?

[sufrommich]

9. Thank you,izquierdista. I couldn't get that off the site. nt

[seabeyond]

7. in the sea of red i live in i have never heard anyone bitch about the alert system

everyone as been appreciative of it.

even the friday mid morning testings....

[GeorgeGist]

8. I hope his luck runs out.