ABC Finds Chris Christie 'May Have Met His Match' in Navy SEAL Heckler, Ignores Dem Activism
On Saturday's World News, as he ended a report on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's dustup with a Rutgers University student who heckled him at a town hall forum, ABC correspondent Mark Greenblatt forwarded Rutgers Law student and former Navy SEAL Wiliam Brown's criticisms of Christie without noting Brown's history of activism in the Democratic party, specifically that he ran unsuccessfully for a state assembly seat.
The ABC correspondent instead forwarded Brown's complaints about Christie's temperament as if the Democratic activist were concerned about the health of the Republican party. Greenblatt:
A short time ago, I spoke with that ex-Navy SEAL, he says that even though he interrupted the Governor. He does want an apology for what happened next. And, David, he's more concerned, though, that a rising star in the Republican party would actually lose his cool so easily.
A bit earlier, after recounting Governor Christie's history of verbal sparring with audience members in other forums, Greenblatt seemed to relish the idea that the Republican governor "may have met his match":
MARK GREENBLATT: And it's not the first time Chris Christie has made headlines for his combative style, taking on teachers unions and even his own constituents.
GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE (R-NJ): what you want to do is put on a show and giggle every time I talk, well, I have no interest of answering your question.
GREENBLATT: But this time-
WILLIAM BROWN, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT: I'm a Navy SEAL, I honorably served this country, I'm a law school student, I didn't deserve to be called an idiot.
GREENBLATT: -he may have met his match in an ex-Navy SEAL.
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Aaawwwww....were his feewings hurt....?
Submitted by NeoKong on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 4:44am.
You cannot heckle a governor and just expect him or the room to tolerate it.
It doesn't matter who you are.
This Is ALL Nuts!
Submitted by Winghunter on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 5:19am.
First, Wearing honorable service on your shirt-sleeve is dishonoring that service. It doesn't give anyone the right to act like an ass.
Second, Christie is nothing more than a RINO. The Conservatives from Jersey worked hard to put their report on him together. Spread it around so that we might look like we have a clue;
Chris Christie - A Conservative Myth http://bit.ly/bR1smN
Part 1 - Budget Myths
Part 2 - Unions and State Employees
Part 3 - Conservative Appointees
Part 4 - Political Endorsements
Part 5 - Cap & Trade and “Green Technology”
Part 6 - Gov. Christie and Obamacare
Part 7 - Illegal Aliens, Gun Control and the GZ Mosque
Part 8 - A Conservative Myth Exposed
I'll tell you what's nuts...
Submitted by DumbCanuck on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 6:24am.
...that Anne Coulter is TOTALLY IN LOVE with Chris Christie.
Winghunter and I agree... from what I've observed of the governor, Christis is a non-conservative "conservative", or a RINO.
Still, he's far more qualified to be president than the radical-in-chief that's currently occupying 1600 Penn. Ave.
"There... Are... Four... Lights!"
Something else Christie did
Submitted by Gat New York on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 10:44am.
Something else Christie did last week that was much worse and, as far as I am concerned, crossed the line and has permanently damaged him.
Christie's uncontrollable need to shoot-from-the-lip went too far when he publicly criticized the New York City Police Department for monitoring Muslims and their groups outside New York City and, in his case, in New Jersey.
One: Christie should have had private discussions and meetings with Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Kelly about this and not recklessly use it for whatever pathetic reasons he had as a press opportunity. This alone completely disqualifies him from any consideration to be on a national ticket now or anytime in the future. His mouth has now made this a political opportunity for Obama and Holder.
Two: Christie should be reminded that planning for the first and second World Trade Center attack were in his state! Let the guy finish out his one term as new Jersey Governor and then recede back into the weeds and out of politics.
Gat
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:02am.
Actually, Bloomberg should have had the private meetings and discussions with Christie. As the uninvited guest, Bloomberg should have made his presence known. Did you support NYC detectives going down to Texas and making gun sales to try to prove they were illegal? NYC only has jurisdiction in NYC. We have federal agencies authorized to conduct investigations nationwide. I, personally, don't want NYC detectives running around the country trying to prevent or solve crimes. Maybe the AG's office should look into this the way they do when Texas tries to enforce border laws...
Rad
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:11am.
Bloomberg has been after our gun laws here in Virginia for quite some time. It's our fault that there are dirtbags in NYC. If only we'd ban guns down here, there's be no crime up there.
Hey, Bloomy. Mind you own effin bidness.
Exactly Rad
Submitted by Cappmann1962 on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:18am.
Disregarding all the personal views (negative and positive) in this post about Christie, it's Bloomberg that screwed the pooch here. Christie has every right to slam MOTUS (Mayor Of The U.S.) Bloomberg. This arrogant bastard CONSTANTLY oversteps his boundaries (the city of NY), thinking he's the ultimate go-to mayor for everything and that he speaks for every mayor in the country. If he was going to have his cops operating in NJ, he should have spoken with Christie first. Period.
As for this supposed SEAL, if he wants respect, he needs to give respect. If he wants to spout off like a partisan hack, he deserves to be treated as such. I'd like to know: 1. Was he really a SEAL? 2. How long was he in the navy? 3. Why is he no longer in the navy? One thing the military, ESPECIALLY SpecOps, teaches, is discipline and respect. He showed neither in his partisan heckling.
Finally, IMO, ANY military member who supports democrats has serious issues. The democrats historically and traditionally hammer the military at every opportunity, target the military for budget cuts on a regular basis, disrespect the military as a whole, get us into wars time and again, thus sacrificing our military members, and sometimes even show open despite for military and servicemembers.
I am only addressing NYPD's
Submitted by Gat New York on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:13am.
I am only addressing NYPD's counter terrorism unit surveilling Muslims in places other than must New York City including overseas cities. Every police deprtment and government know they have been doing it and that includes the U.S. federal government. They have been doing this for over 10 years and long before
Christie shot his mouth off. Bloomberg did not owe him anything. Christie just saw this as a press opp moment to once again ingratiate himself to Muslims in his state. He obviously cares less about the threat of terror attacks.
Gat
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:16am.
Where does NYC get that authority from? Besides past precedent. I'm curious because it scares me to think that NYC has that legitimate authority.
I care about terror attacks, but I also care about the rule of law.
As far as I know
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 1:35pm.
NYPD has no jurisdiction outside the 5 Burroughs. What's next, are they going to make arrests in other states now? Sounds a bit like a secret police. Do they have Stasi stenciled on their badges?
Maybe Bloomy should be investigated for misuse of his authority.
Well then you better also
Submitted by Gat New York on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 3:54pm.
Well then you better also investigate Giuliani because that is where it started.
This has been going on for 10 years. So why the uproar now?
NYPD has done this for that time with the knowledge of other departments.
Christie is just a left wing blowhard who saw this as a press opportunity and like I said he wants to suck up to his Muslim community.
So which is it? You in favor of a war on terror or are you a part of the Obama appeasement squad?
In other words there is no legal authority fo this...
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 4:27pm.
I don't care who started it, it needs to stop.
It's far from appeasement to expect law enforcement to follow the law. This is probably what leads Bloomberg to think he can also start investigating the gun laws and their enforcement in other states.
It's wrong, no matter who does it.
IMO
Submitted by stratman on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 2:00pm.
Christie earlier disqualified himself from the Presidency when he refused to sign on in support with other Governors attempting to repel ObamaCare from their states. It would have cost New Jersey little to nothing and would have been the right thing to do with the unconstitutional excrement Obama has foisted on the country.
To clarify: Christie is not even Mitt Romney against ObamaCare.
This is the same media that howls..
Submitted by greggy on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 6:03am.
every time anyone is less than completely deferential and respectful to Obama - and yet, they're taking the side of a guy who rudely interrupted the state's governor. They definitely want it both ways.
And, for this reporter to not mention that this man ran for office as a Democrat, is disgraceful.
Greg
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:12am.
But don't forget, GW Bush getting a shoe thrown at him by a furriner was hilarious!
You forgot the First Amendment, Bro'
Submitted by Qtaug on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 6:40am.
That's what you were protecting!
Navy Seal? Big deal! Does
Submitted by ConservativeRex on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 8:56am.
Navy Seal? Big deal! Does that give you any more rights than anyone else? I didn't think so. You act like an idiot, you're going to be called an idiot.
What do you do, use that line in bars for free drinks? Pathetic. Quit bugging any governor and I am pretty sure you won't be called names. I know for a fact UDT training didn't include "how to be disrespectful" you have concocted that on your own.
Talk about thin skinned. When the rest of your team finds out how you're being such a baby they will knock the hell out of you, and they should. You were the cry baby of that team, weren't you? No one listening to all your gripes. I don't know how they put up with you. They probably didn't, they just avoided you, didn't they? LOL What a wuss.
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
How do we know he's a 'Navy
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 9:09am.
How do we know he's a 'Navy Seal' -- the left is stuffed full of people claiming to be who they are not.
That's especially true of claimed military service.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
Good morning Jack
Submitted by cocodrie on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 9:24am.
He may be an ex-navy seal but remember Jimmah Carter is an ex-president.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
"Jimmah Carter is an
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 3:30pm.
"Jimmah Carter is an ex-president."
Yeah cocodrie. Shortly to be followed by Obama in the Ex-President after One Term Club.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
It's easy to determine if he is a Seal.
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 10:57am.
Just ask to see his voter id. Oh yea, forget that.
They never show the full encounter
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 9:18am.
Which leads me to believe the guy was being rude. I will say, just because the guy was a seal the state of NJ is not required to base it's university system on his needs.
Just wait, this guy will be entering politics in the future. This is going on his resume.
Rad, he's already there.
Submitted by UpNorth on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 2:55pm.
He ran, as a dem, for a state level post, and lost.
And, according to Jonn at This Ain't Hell, the guy was a SEAL. That certainly doesn't excuse his acting like a douche.
Big Mouth
Submitted by Jersey Girl on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 9:24am.
Too bad Christie's big mouth got in the way of him discussing the history of Rowan, previously known as Glassboro College.
Glassboro was the site of the LBJ/Kosygin Summit and President Reagan was the first sitting president to speak at commencement.
A teachable moment turned into another bully-ing moment for Christie.
He was elected because he wasn't Corzine. He has a lot to learn when it comes to dignity if he wants re-election.
The real question though is.
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:01am.
Has he made his state better or worse? We shouldn't be looking for bowling partners. We need results not a twinkly smile.
Although I disagree with Christie on many issues
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:04am.
I admire him for not being pushed around and giving it right back to people who heckle him.
The fact is, like most states, NJ is having severe money problems. Christie is pushing for hard changes. Good for him.
Jesse Ventura was a SEAL too,
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 9:43am.
Jesse Ventura was a SEAL too, so what is this idiot's point?
^
Submitted by ripper58 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 10:14am.
lol good
Idiot!
Submitted by fatboy on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 10:32am.
WILLIAM BROWN, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT: I'm a Navy SEAL, I honorably served this country, I'm a law school student, I didn't deserve to be called an idiot.
Damn, man. Look at Obama. He's "president" and he's called an idiot everyday!(deservedly so).
the always available leftie "victims......"
Submitted by merly1 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 10:38am.
and the leftie media always available to give them airtime.
Fotunately, few people watch these news shows anymore.
I know it's a minor detail
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:24am.
But SEALs don't usually call themselves "Navy SEALs." It would be like a Green Beret calling himself an "Army Green Beret." I've only known a few SEALs and they were for the most part tight lipped, take care of business, kind of guys. However, as was already mentioned....Jesse Ventura.
Something doesn't seem right about this. If he was what he says, then thanks for your service. As has been stated above, it doesn't earn you the right to be an azz in public.
However, if he's a poser, I wouldn't want to be him when some real Team guys meet him.
TP -- I remember a few years
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 11:37am.
TP -- I remember a few years the publication of STOLEN VALOR -- that exposes all sorts of public figure folks who were claiming to have served in Vietnam.
You're right. Maybe this guy WAS a Seal -- but he doesn't sound the type on this display.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
These disparities
Submitted by Cappmann1962 on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:26am.
are probably why (if true) he's an EX-SEAL... Watch his youtube video and see what a moronic-looking punk he seems to be. Can't see the Teams putting up with his kind for long. SpecOps have to be able to rely on each other...
OT: NY libs confronted with reality - Too funny
Submitted by krendler on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 12:20pm.
Published in the NYT of all places.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/nyregion/deficits-push-municipalities-...
NY as bad off as CA. Obama wants to use those two states as a model for the entire country.
You honorably served, so what happened to your honor?
Submitted by CobraMan on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 12:52pm.
Hay, squiddie, you claim that you have "honorably served," but you seemed to have forgotten just what that honor involves, like RESPECT for civilian authority! You don't interrupt any civilian authority while they're speaking, EVER! You're taught, in basic training, no less, to respect authority, even civilian authority, and that you keep your mouth SHUT whenever someone in authority is speaking!
As for your faux indignation at being called an "idiot," do what any SEAL would do: suck it up! You were called a lot worse than that during training, I guarantee it!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
It appears you speak from
Submitted by poseA on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 1:35pm.
It appears you speak from experience. I always thank God for those willing to bleed so the rest of us don't have to. Words cannot express my gratitude.
That being said, I'm a civilian and cannot imagine this SEAL engaged in hostilities. It seems he needs to learn how to keep his proverbial chin up and roll with it.
MSM
Submitted by mmilesll on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 1:23pm.
Why would anybody believe that the MSM would-as Brent Bozell always says-TELL THE TRUTH. Of course the guy was a democratic activist just like Fluke. If either one of them actually told the whole truth they would never have their 15 minutes of fame.
doubt it
Submitted by caveman1313 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 2:48pm.
no seal i have ever known would have shown such a utter lack of respect for authority.
Doesn't sound much like a SEAL to me.
Submitted by JohnP in OK on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 2:57pm.
While I was in the Air Force, not a SEAL, this clown lacks the discipline that I associate with one of our Parajumpers, much less a SEAL.
And if he whines over trivial crap like this, there's no way in Hades he made it through BUD/S! Sounds like one of the guys who rung out and then brags about "going through SEAL training."
No doubt his code name was
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 3:27pm.
No doubt his code name was Walter Mitty.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.