Remember May2003 in Texas?
When the Dems fled the state.........They were called the "Texas Ten Heroes"
"Most House Democrats secretly left the state Sunday night to prevent Republicans from pushing through a bill that would redraw boundaries for U.S. congressional districts that were already adjusted once after the 2000 census. "
If the situation had been reversed would the media have called the Republicans "Heroes"?

www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/05/15/politics/main553987.shtml

Texas Dems Still On The Lam
ARDMORE, Okla., May 14, 2003
Texas Dems Run For The Border

(CBS) Nearly 300 miles from the Texas Capitol, 51 House Democrats are whiling away their days at an Oklahoma Holiday Inn, chatting on cell phones by the pool, snacking at Denny's and caucusing in a conference room.

Their escape from Austin to Ardmore, Okla., has halted the legislative session, leaving their Republican colleagues with little to do but engage in paper-wad fights and design "wanted" posters and playing cards with the missing lawmakers' pictures.

Most House Democrats secretly left the state Sunday night to prevent Republicans from pushing through a bill that would redraw boundaries for U.S. congressional districts that were already adjusted once after the 2000 census.

"You get to a point where you draw a line in the sand and make a stand on principle," said Democratic state Rep. Pete Gallego. "We've reached our limit."

The standoff compelled the speaker to adjourn the House on Wednesday so Republicans could do committee work. Democrats say they won't be back until Friday, by which time the redistricting bill will die unless two-thirds of the House approves it.

The Democrats fled Texas to avoid the reach of state troopers, who had been told to round them until that order was rescinded Tuesday night. House rules allow for the arrest of members who intentionally thwart a quorum — which requires at least 100 of the body's 150 members to be present.

Some lawmakers briefly worried their plan was foiled Wednesday morning, when they were awakened by pounding on their doors. But it wasn't the law, just the weather: A tornado warning forced them into a dingy basement to wait out a twister that ultimately did not materialize.

"At first I thought, 'How in the world did (U.S. Attorney General John) Ashcroft come up with a reason to get the FBI banging on our door?'" said Rep. Jim Dunnam, laughing.

Republicans, though, found little to laugh about. Gov. Rick Perry was among the state GOP leaders who lambasted the Democrats for fleeing to Ardmore, about 30 miles north of the Texas state line and about 270 miles due north of Austin.

"By taking refuge in Oklahoma, they are silencing debate on important issues, undermining our system of democracy and running out on millions of everyday Texans who are depending on their representation," Perry said in a statement.

The Young Conservatives of Texas released a list of the "Top 10 Differences Between Fugitive Texas Democrats and Saddam Hussein." "Saddam ran an oil-for-food program. Texas Fugitive Dems are running a blackmail-for-quorum program," was number three.

But others in Texas and Oklahoma are hailing the Democratic House members as heroes. Dozens of Democrats have flocked to Ardmore wearing patriotic attire and bearing fruit baskets, balloons, cookies and barbecue.

Several newspapers across Texas also support the lawmakers.

"If they (House Democrats) believe their principles are worth fighting for, and they have only one means to fight for them, it's difficult to fault them for it," the Houston Chronicle said in an editorial.

wow, flashback

I think they should all be hung for treason.

Quoted: "You get to a point where you draw a line in the sand and make a stand on principle," said Democratic state Rep. Pete Gallego. "We've reached our limit."

Could it be argued that the Republicans feel the same way about the Judge Confirmations?

Quoted: Quoted: "You get to a point where you draw a line in the sand and make a stand on principle," said Democratic state Rep. Pete Gallego. "We've reached our limit." Could it be argued that the Republicans feel the same way about the Judge Confirmations?

Yea right… You could make that argument if you are an idiot... and have a failure in rational thought process.

I do not think running away, hiding, and subverting the democratic process is laudable behavior.

The only thing this and Judicial confirmations have in common is Democrats are subverting voting processes in BOTH cases.

Why is it Democrats are so anti-democratic? Why will Democrats not allow votes to be taken?

Both are cases of taking the Democrats trying to take the ball and go home when they lose... like the whining sniveling cowards they are.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: "You get to a point where you draw a line in the sand and make a stand on principle," said Democratic state Rep. Pete Gallego. "We've reached our limit." Could it be argued that the Republicans feel the same way about the Judge Confirmations? Yea right… You could make that argument if you are an idiot... and have a failure in rational thought process. I do not think running away, hiding, and subverting the democratic process is laudable behavior. The only thing this and Judicial confirmations have in common is Democrats are subverting voting processes in BOTH cases. Why is it Democrats are so anti-democratic? Why will Democrats not allow votes to be taken? Both are cases of taking the Democrats trying to take the ball and go home when they lose... like the whining sniveling cowards they are.

First, you seem to be inferring that I support Democrats.......You have GOT to be KIDDING
Second, it was just the quote, not the situation, that could be compared, I thought it was clear

Quoted: I think they should all be hung for treason.

That is just plain wrong!
The word is HANGED! Being hung means having large genitals.

You know, I have an idea. Tell them that if they don't get back in Austin and do their fucking JOBS immediately, they get the boot and get banned from elected office in Texas.

Quoted: democrat and hero do not belong in the same sentance.

+1
But the question is: Would the Media have called them HEROES if they had been Republicans?
(If the shoe had been on the other foot, I don't think so)