Rick Sanchez Heated Exchange With Rep Sheila Jackson-Lee Over Cell Phone

[democracy1st]

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CNN's Rick Sanchez's Heated Exchange With Texas Democratic Congresswomen Sheila Jackson-Lee Over Cell Phone Controversy - 08/13/09

WTF ! was she thinking

[Drunken Irishman]

1. Yeah. She messed up.

You don't do that. It just does not look good.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

2. " ... does not look good"?

Jesus, it was as dismissive and rude as anything I've ever seen. Arrogance on a par with that of the George W. Bush gang of thugs.

Well, at least her constituents know that she's thinks they're not worthy even to be listened to.

What an unbelievably smug and self-centered thing to do. She should just resign now and go away. A total embarrassment to the Democrats..........................

[Drunken Irishman]

4. Yes, it does not look good.

:P

[greiner3]

21. Sorry, I don't buy your over the top response;

Why are you so willing to throw this congresswoman under the bus for a 30 second cell phone conversation? I know it's rude, however I believe the entire cell phone culture is rude. This does not fall onto the questioner but could they have waited their question until there was a break in the congresswoman's phone call. Resign? That fits into the response a faux news commentator or rush might say.

Just saying.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

31. I wasn't selling it -

Just sayin'.....................

[TheEuclideanOne]

38. Yes, she should resign or even face jail time

What she did was totally rude and uncalled for and she should do hard time for such rude behavior.

**pondering if I should add the sarcasm tag**

Okay, I just wanted to outdo Tangerine La Bamba's rant. But seriously, it was pretty rude. She would have been better off to acknowledge that. Acknowledge it, at least, then move on. Whenever people try to dance around situations when they know they were wrong, it always makes it worse. It just comes off disingenuous.

That being said, I actually like the cell phone conversation move. I would like to see some more politicians pull that move. For example, let's say that some wingnut is going off on how gramma is going to the deathcamp or how he can prove that Obama was really born in Kenya. I would love to see them pick up their cell phone and just tell the person to keep ranting on. Maybe even order a pizza while the other person rambles on. That would also work great in some TV interviews.

[JDPriestly]

43. Didn't you understand her explanation here?

Someone asked her a question. She wanted to give the best answer possible, so she called a hot line to verify the information. I think she did the right thing. Rick Sanchez is barking up the wrong tree. She did nothing wrong. If you just watch the beginning of the video, you never hear her explanation. And if you aren't a good listener, you never figure it out because Rich Sanchez is talking over her so much. But she explains that they set up a hot line so that if they are asked a question and not sure about the precise language in the bill, the Congress members can call the hot line during the town halls and verify the answer. There is nothing wrong with that.

This is a lot of fuss about nothing.

[rve300]

3. My wife has dealt with her a few times when she was a bank teller..

Rep Lee like to use the phrase "Do you know who I am?". She was never described as a bright or caring person by any of the bank staff. As someone who has split his vote between both parties most of my life, I have always believed she was the worst example of what the Democrats offer.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

8. That's the worst -

as soon as you hear that phrase - "Do you know who I am?" - the only possible answer is the one given to John Lennon, when he was drunk and acting badly in a Los Angeles area nightclub.

The woman who wouldn't let him in said, very calmly, "Yes, you're an asshole with a Kotex on his head."

Without the sanitary napkin, Jackson Lee needs to pull herself together. She did herself NO favors with her appearance on CNN - she made it all so much worse.

To me, she was the worst of the GOPigs, with her arrogance, refusal to answer questions, and her imperious and arrogant manner - third person, indeed.

Shameful.........................................

[demwing]

5. Jesus Fish!

Sheila, just shut up for a sec, think it through, admit you were on the phone, and explain - in simple terms - WHY you were on the phone. That's IT! 30 Second answer, not some rambling nonsense where you say the video may be doctored, gush about how much you love YouTube, and then begin to refer to yourself in the third person.

Insanity.

[rog]

11. Washington hotline on health care issues.

Didn't Sheila say quite clearly, more than one time, that she called a Washington hotline that was set up to help Representatives obtain detailed answers to specific questions on the various health care bills that are in the works? She was asked a question by the woman Sanchez refers to, didn't have the answer off the top of her head ... she explained that they (the Reps) don't have all the details memorized ... and called the hotline to obtain the correct, detailed answer.

Pretty simple and clear, and totally sensible, but Sanchez isn't hearing her, keeps asking for an apology ... for WHAT?

So ... I, too, say WTF, but it's about Sanchez.

Jeez.

.rog.

[demwing]

12. Check the original video

The woman isn't done with her question, but the Congresswoman is already on the phone, no explanation.

Yeah, she said in the interview that she was trying to get an answer, but she said a hell of a lot of other stuff too, like her opinion that the video could have been faked. WHAT?

[rog]

19. 1' 57" into this video, which is what we're talking about ...

... is where Ms. Jackson-Lee explains about the hotline, but Sanchez cuts off her explanation and continues to badger her.

Sorry, but I don't have a reason to doubt Sheila's explanation at this point, and assuming what she says is true, I just don't see a problem.

Different story if she was ordering a pizza.

.rog.

[countmyvote4real]

6. Much ado about nothing. n/t

[demwing]

7. Nothing? It was rude, and on tape

it was idiotic, and made worse by this interview

[grahamhgreen]

29. She was simply calling to clarify an issue in a thousand page bill - very considerate if u ask me...

I sure wish someone would clarify the issues I have with this turkey.

Or better yet, just pass a one page bill that let's anyone buy into Medicare.

[Minimus]

9. From what I understand she made a call to get the concise information

that she needed in order to correctly answer the question that was asked. I watched the video several times to try to understand what she was saying through all of her posturing.

It took her awhile to answer Rick's question but I believe that is what she said. Why didn't she just answer the question straight up?

[democracy1st]

13. she screwed up man you don't make calls or take calls during a townhall

[demwing]

15. Right, You get your aid to do it

Tell the questioner that we have someone looking at the correct answer, and take the lag time to ask her some questions about where she'll get health care in the future, etc.

[Minimus]

16. It would have been much better to say "I do not know the answer but I will

definately find out and let you know" and then continue on with the townhall meeting. She said her meetings were informal, but she could have handled it better. Her intentions may have been good but her execution failed.

And, her interview with Sanchez did not help at all.

[democracy1st]

18. I know she just kept digging deeper and deeper

[countmyvote4real]

17. I did not know that.

Is it a violation of her cell phone carrier agreement to retrieve information during a townhall?

Before anyone replies, please, take a moment to think a better use of your time. I'm just saying that I think this is stupid.

[demwing]

14. Exactly, it could have been over in 30 seconds

instead of the STRANGE responses she kept giving, whe made her look as if she were avoiding the point.

[RandomThoughts]

10. They got a 30 second clip to define Democratic reactions at health care debates.

There is a debate about weather making a phone call to get an anwer to a question is disrespectful, or if she was taking a call. Not sure which way it was, she seemed to say she was calling to get information, but someone might have called her phone.

I think it might be better for Media to cover the ladies situation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wjIws2JS2s

If Congress thinks it is good. And she thinks it is not good, what is her argument? I assume that she thinks it is bad, but she did not explain why except to say she loves the insurance she had when she was treated with cancer.

She is unemployed and getting a divorce, so she will be looking for health care. She seems to think tyranny is a system from government. I think tyranny is defined by what a system does.

Will she be able to get affordable health care with preexisting condition in the current system?
Will it be affordable? if it is not, at what point would whatever job she gets make her income too much to be in a government system?
If she can't afford, or with preexisting condition, can not get private plan, what options will she have.
Will the legislation allow her to chose between a private or a public plan?
If she does get a plan and pays into that plan, if she does get sick again, will they at that time say she is not covered because of preexisting condition?


What does she not like about the governmental plan?

And does she think people should do what they think is good, and what most other people think is good?

I hope she stays healthy, and does not have to stress over health insurance issues.


Edit:I wonder if some of the media are one the phone with their corporate bosses, and that is why they don't listen to what people are asking?????????

(Not specifically talking about Rick, he has had a few interesting articles, but missed alot of things also.)

[tomm2thumbs]

20. tired of this political double talk - talk about caught on video

[quark219]

22. Her behavior during this interview...

...makes it clear that the incident at the town hall wasn't a one-time "misunderstanding." She has a defective personality: arrogant, grandiose, inflexible, pompous, and officious.

[meowomon]

23. Did anyone listen to her explanation?

She says(and I have no reason to believe she is not telling the truth) that she had told the audience she was calling the hotline to get the answer to a question. I belive that she was trying to respond to her constituent, she just didn't communicate that to them very clearly. Get over your judgement of her alleged rude behavior unless you actually listened to the whole tape and not just viewed the youtube clip!

[Evergreen Emerald]

25. I agree--and why did CNN spend over 7 min. on this non-issue?

The portion of the showed video was taken out of context.


Good God: The republicans are attempting to scare Americans into thinking that a new health care plan will kill them, and CNN focuses on this non-issue?

[demwing]

30. Here's a link to the longer video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf1FM69GcCY&feature=related

You decide if she was in line or not.

[meowomon]

32. She was trying to get an answer for the lady.

She even indicated it to the lady and the lady said "ok". So what is the point of the youtube clip? The person filming obviously did not hear the congresswoman and I guess they assumed incorrectly she was taking a call from her friend or something.

[demwing]

33. That's NOT what she said!

She does not say "I'm getting you an answer," she says "I'm here" to which the lady says "OK." Not an explanation - just an excuse.

Why the hell do we accept this kind of crap from Democrats? I am POSITIVE that had a Republican done the same, he/she would have been tarred and feathered on DU. It's embarrassing and shameful.

[meowomon]

36. She was calling the hotline to get her an answer.

That is her explanation. I accept it. Why can't you?

[GOTV]

24. She handled that interview terribly ....

... I don't see what's wrong in her calling to get the answer to a constituents question - I don't know why it's so difficult for her to simply explain that that's what she was doing.

[RBInMaine]

28. Listen again. That is exactly what she told him, at least TWICE.

[GOTV]

39. I know that. I'm saying she did it terribly.

blabbering on an on when she didn't have to say anything more than the words in my post

[swilton]

26. A Distraction from the Real Issues

I agree with Meowomon - she was getting questions answered from the insurance bill hotline. I think that the episode was a snippet taken out of context. She tried to explain this to Rick Sanchez and he wouldn't listen to her, and take the interview to the next level.

I think that the gentlewoman has nothing to apologize for - a distraction from the real issues that need to be discussed.

[RBInMaine]

27. She was trying to get information to answer a question. Maybe not the best move, but NOT "bad."

This really is chicken shit. As long as she doesn't make a constant habit of this, it was not a big deal. She was just trying to clarify some information in order to answer a question better. What WOULD be ok at these meetings is to set up a dial-in component on speaker phone so people can call in too.

[Stand and Fight]

34. What video were some of you watching?

It seems very clear to me that Rep. Jackson-Lee made a phone call to get the most concise and clear answer possible.

Rick Sanchez was over the top in his rudeness.

The way the congresswoman handled herself in the interview and in the interview were exemplary. If you think otherwise, you must really be off your rocker. Even hardcore Republicans I showed this to don't see what the issue is.

[npk]

35. Yeah heaven forbid some elected congresswoman try and answer a question

By making a phone call to make sure she had all her facts straight so she could inform the person asking the question. Yeah it's much better when our congresspeople just say "Duh."

[dem mba]

37. oh i've seen this before

some people are simply incapable of apologizing or admitting they were in the wrong. It's just not in their DNA. It's really breathtaking to witness. Just say you were sorry and let's move on. It takes 5 seconds. Geez.

[timo]

40. she screwed up even worse

with bringing in a ringer to the town hall meeting, she shouldnt have done that it just looks bad bad bad bad!!

[GoldenOldie]

41. A few years ago, CSPAN showed a hearing in Los Angeles on the .

affects of both legal and illegal immigration in the neighborhoods of of LA, ie., Watts, Compton, etc. Neighborhoods and the citizens who were were struggling to maintain the value of their homes, schools, neighborhoods and having to contend with the influx of immigrant cultures who were intent on keeping and killing chickens in their front yards, drying their wash on their front fences, collecting junked cars on the streets and yards......all which were acceptable within their homelands. A long time, well spoken resident (African American), elderly man, questioned the panel on which Jackson Lee was a member, on what could be done to protect their neighborhoods from becoming the slums and garbage pits found in many South American Countries? I was dumbfounded when Sheila Jackson Lee, berated and belittled him for demeaning his neighbors???? He did nothing of the kind, he was only asking for help or answers and she apparently didn't have the time so she simply demeaned him on national TV. It made me more aware of how arrogant she truly is. Barbara Jordan she is not!

[timo]

42. she needs to go

need somone who can do a better job, she gives Texas a black eye and we get enuff Texas bashing around here with out her!!!