Georgia's Rep. Paul Broun calls President-elect Obama a Marxist
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican congressman from Georgia is Related ContentTwo-term Rep. Paul Broun of Athens cited a July speech that has Broun said he was not fearmongering but wants to warn people His comments came in a Monday telephone interview with The (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Wednesday, Nov 19 at 10:30 AM belle wrote ...What are all you Obamaniacs afraid of? The truth!! Remember that Obama's Texas campaign office had a CUBAN flag on the wall. NOT an American flag. Why did Obama and his family wear red and black on ELection Night? They are the colors of anarcho-socialism and also of the Nazi flag (National Socialism). Bravo for Rep. Broun - more people should have the guts to speak the truth. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 19 at 8:41 AM Buck Tudd wrote ...Juss read Mister Obama books and the groups hes belonged to aswell his friends , and you do notice his passion for Marxist ideas Mr Obama never hidden this juss no media thought it was news worthy aswell alot of people think in america socilism /communism isnt a evil anymore ,just talk to any university student in america . Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 18 at 4:13 PM John wrote ...Obama's ideas do bear a remarkable resemblance to Marxism. Broun may have made an overstatement, but he also has a valid point. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 12 at 10:33 PM sherry wrote ...People talked bad about JESUS CHRIST and HE turned out to be a great man. I believe Obama is a good man, let him that has no sin cast the first stone.... Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Nov 12 at 1:33 AM Richard wrote ...Just because Rep. Paul Broun makes an outrageous statement does not make him racist or hateful. Is any statement that is contrary to the Pres Obama view going to be attacked in such a divisive way. Being from Georgia does not make you a racist - nor does being for San Francisco makes you gay. I have lived in many states and classifying people by geography is as stupid as what Rep Broun said. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 11:07 PM Mary wrote ...Congressman Broun needs to meet Congresswoman Bachmann -- they sound like soulmates. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 6:47 PM Dennis wrote ...God Bless Mr. BrounHe see's thing for what they are. By the time the rest of country figure this out it will be to late. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 6:42 PM Dennis wrote ...Also I would wonder just who would make up this civilian force. I'll let you figure that out. Hitler said if you wanted to conquer a nation, disarm them first. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 6:23 PM Michael Allen wrote ...SHAME on him, and shame on those who would infer such a ridiculous claim. It's racist and it's shameful. Would you backwater nutjobs please join us in the effing 21st century please?!? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 3:59 PM Jenna wrote ...I didn't vote for Obama because of his skin. I voted because his policies were what we needed.What an idiot Broun is and anyone else who agree with such ignorance. Atleast I can say I didn't vote for any idiots! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 2:07 PM Elaine wrote ...Truly this is a comment from a Georgia Southern Racist who can not believe that an "intelligent, educated, honest, and more than capable African American could not only run for President of the United States, but also win by a "landslide". Rumors like this only keeps all of us down. Mr. Broun should truly be ashamed of himself. People like him is one of the reasons that I moved out of the state of Georgia. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 11:04 AM Chris wrote ...It's one thing for Rush Limbaugh to fan the flames of right-wing hatred. But a U.S. Congressman? This statement will come back to haunt him. Too bad he didn't make it before election day. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 10:19 AM Stop Common Purpose wrote ...Barack Obama is a Communitarian, although you will not have heard him use the term during his election campaign. Americans will get a shock when the truth of his hidden agenda becomes known and they find out his real intentions. Bear in mind that Obama is simply a front-man for the New World Order Communitarians. http://tinyurl.com/5boahw Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 9:25 AM Looper wrote ...He is right. He just appointed a Chief-of-Staff, Rahm Emanuel, who has endorsed the same notion in his book, "A Plan for America." Get ready. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 9:22 AM Patrick wrote ...This Congressman is really out of his mind; he needs to get out of his cocoon more often and experience the REAL world. He needs to realize that the election is over so he can stop the fear mongering. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 9:20 AM Catherine Brown wrote ...Why would report such trash? Are you going to spawn another Joe McCarthy? Can you be responsible journalists and not let stupidity be repeated? Do you reminisce about the good old 20's and '50's where fear ruled our every move? Grow up and be responsible citizens! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 8:46 AM Loodobs wrote ...Typical network congressman from the deep south. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 8:32 AM Anonymous wrote ..."Broun said he was not fearmongering but wants to warn people that the nation could be going down that path" He knew exactly what he was doing which is why he says he's not doing IT. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 7:56 AM Adam wrote ...Finally a voice of reason. Paul Broun is the kind of conservative that we needed at the top of the ticket. The results would have been much different and this pres-elect charlatan would have been sent packing back to Chicago or where ever he is actually from. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 7:39 AM Mike wrote ...What Planet do you people come from. You take an idea that is approved the Bush Administration, to protect our Country from attacks and then put the Label on Obama to fit your agenda that he is a Marxist. BE REAL Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 7:01 AM Amy wrote ...Give me a break. This is why our forefathers set up our gov. the way they did....it's called a congress, otherwise known as "checks and balances". This will never happen. Get over the scare tactics. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 2:38 AM Daniel wrote ...Kim, you and paul are on crack. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 11 at 1:43 AM Dave wrote ...What Broun actually said is far more reasonable than this article suggests. The ap seems to have gone out of its way to make Broun's comments seem more incendiary than they actually were. Broun's thoughts were nowhere near as demagogic as Sen Robert Byrd's comments comparing the Bush media operation to Herman Goering. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Nov 10 at 11:29 PM Walter and Jean Wist wrote ...We are outraged and dismayed that Rep. Paul Broun's hateful remarks about President-elect Obama were reported on the evening news. These remarks show his ignorance and obvious racist mentality and are not worthy of being repeated. Shame on the Rotary Club for even listening to him. He should be removed from office for such stupid and untrue remarks. God save us from the fearmonering from people like Paul Broun! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Nov 10 at 10:45 PM Kim wrote ...Paul Broun is telling the truth.It is a very sad day in America.A lot of people voted for Mr.Obama just because he is black.Did you bother to look at his policy.They scare me.Mr.Broun has a backbone.That is what we need.Someone who will tell it like it is. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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