"We believe it is healthy for such a historic effort to be subject to so much scrutiny and debate," Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Hoyer (D-Md.) wrote in a USA Today opinion piece published today.
"However, it is now evident that an ugly campaign is underway not merely to misrepresent the health insurance reform legislation, but to disrupt public meetings and prevent members of Congress and constituents from conducting a civil dialogue," the two leaders wrote. "These disruptions are occurring because opponents are afraid not just of differing views -- but of the facts themselves. Drowning out opposing views is simply un-American."
Pelosi circa 2006: "I'm a fan of disruptors".
"So I think all of you who have spoken out for your courage, your point of view. All of it. Your advocacy is very American and very important." (h/t Drudge).
It's speaking truth to power only when you're addressing Republicans! Miss that Battle in Seattle....
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