Bad Behavior during the State of the Union

1-21-2024

Bad Behavior during the State of the Union

When Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) heckled Obama “You’re a liar” during his 2009 SOTU speech he shocked members of Congress and had to formerly apologize for his outburst. Wilson was subsequently officially rebuked by a congressional vote on the floor of the House. It was seen as an act of great disrespect toward the President of the United States. The Capitol Police arrested Gold Star dad Steve Nikoui for heckling Biden during his 2024 SOTU speech, and those charges were later dropped.

I began wondering why the double standard? I can’t forget the contempt and disrespect toward Trump his entire 4 year term, and the subsequent 4 years after by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) from the floor of the House, on television and seemingly at every opportunity. It was when Speaker Pelosi shocked the nation creating a very public spectacle by tearing up her copy of Trump’s 2020 SOTU as he was ending his speech during a joint session of congress. Pelosi’s act was deliberate and extremely disrespectful, but was seen as a heroic act by the left. There havre been no accountability or penalties for her actions or her disrespect. Why not?

It’s disheartening to see grown adults behaving like children, especially when there is no adult supervision. The American people deserve better.

These sayings of Thomas Jefferson speak volumes some 240 years later and appear more relevant today than when they were first given:

“The government you elect is the government you deserve.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

“When the representative body have lost the confidence of their constituents, when they have notoriously made sale of their most valuable rights, when they have assumed to themselves powers which the people never put into their hands, then indeed their continuing in office becomes dangerous to the state.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

“The greatest calamity which could befall us would be submission to a government of unlimited powers.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

“The federal government is our servant, not our master.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

“A private central bank issuing the public currency is a greater menace to the liberties of the people than a standing army. We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

The time is now to closely examine those serving in public office as elected or appointed officials and decide that the governmental status quo is bad for our nation and our fellow citizens. – RTM