Bob Schieffer Asks Michele Bachmann 'Has the Tea Party Made Compromise a Dirty Word?'
Despite Democrats controlling the White House and the Senate, Obama-loving media members love to blame gridlock in Washington on Republicans.
Doing his part Sunday was Face the Nation host Bob Schieffer who asked guest Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), "Has the Tea Party made compromise a dirty word, and is that why Congress can't seem to get anything done?" (video follows with transcript and commentary):
SCHIEFFER: But I am interested from all of you, and this thing that Sarah Palin said yesterday about it is the Tea Party versus the Republican establishment, and I am trying to figure out, what is the Republican establishment right now, Congresswoman Bachmann. This is not Mitt Romney's father's party. This is a different party, isn't it?
BACHMANN: The party has changed so much for the better, and I think that is what we are all thrilled about, because the Tea Party has infused the energy and the excitement and really is bringing the Republican Party back to its basic values, which is limited government, cutting spending, being smart and making the government more efficient.
That's what the Tea Party has done. The Tea Party is not about Washington. The Tea Party is a lot more about the Constitution, a limited government, growth and opportunities. And that is exciting, and again, this is a very small day-by-day process that we are looking at. And every day the media is looking for a new story.
But at the end of the day, what we absolutely know, it doesn't matter which wing of the party it is, we are united in purpose that we will make Barack Obama a one-termer.
SCHIEFFER: Well, I want to ask you, though, that is a very interesting take, but has the Tea Party made compromise a dirty word, and is that why Congress can't seem to get anything done?
BACHMANN: Not at all, no. The Tea Party is trying to make sure that we hold on to our core principles and values. The Tea Party has been only a force for good in Washington, D.C., because otherwise we continue to go farther and farther to the left, which is redistribution of wealth. That is why Obama will be a one-termer, because all he has been about is redistribution of wealth and the rise of socialist principles, and the Tea Party rejects that.
Something else to consider is that if the Tea Party is responsible for all the gridlock in Washington, why has it now been more than 1,000 days since the Democrats proposed a budget?
For some reason, this doesn't bother media members supposedly concerned about Congress doing its job.
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OHHH, the evil Tea Party!
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 6:36pm.
But nothing from these old dumb libs about the vile, destructive, and senseless anarchy of the Occupy idiots, right?
LOL. Where do they come up
Submitted by kg on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:55pm.
LOL. Where do they come up with this crap?
"DumbAssity of Dope"
gotta love Michele
Submitted by MidAmerica on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 6:59pm.
and I love that the MSM now have to consider their words and guests before asking a question.
The attempt here was to smear the Tea Party but Michele now has enough experience and tv savvy to use the question to her advantage. She was able to defend the Tea Party and push the idea of obama being a one-termer, and do it with a smile. Bob could not have been pleased.
TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY
Submitted by upcountrywater on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 7:00pm.
It's not... Tax Everything Again.
BACHMANN Sure had a sweet comeback...
You Didn't Build That.
"has the Tea Party made
Submitted by ThePickle on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 6:59pm.
"has the Tea Party made compromise a dirty word,"
That depends on what definition of "compromise" you are using I suppose. The Liberals in Congress seem to be using the word "compromise" as a verb without object in its dealings with the Conservatives in Congress, in that they want us to "Compromise our Principles and agree with them."
If that is the sense in which the word is used then hell yeah we want it to be a dirty word.
If Schieffer is intimating that the Liberals are willing to come to a "compromise", using the word as a noun, then he is living in a fantasy world, as I have seen not one bit of willingness to come to a "compromise" on just about any subject in the last 3 years.
Mr. Schieffer
Submitted by oldfart on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 7:07pm.
No - Tea Party means we meet in the middle, but you are blaming conservatives for what the Progressive/Liberals mean by that word - be reasonable - do it my way!!!
In some cases....
Submitted by Dave the mailman on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 7:57pm.
I support the Tea Party's refusal to compromise and meet in the middle. I don't want to compromise and accept "a little" socialism or "some" government growth. We must stand up for our principles, and if someone wants to say we are being obstructionists, we need to explain, "yes, we are obstructing those that want to trample tbe Constitution".
compromise
Submitted by oldfart on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:07pm.
My comments were ment to be slightly scarcastic
Oops
Submitted by Dave the mailman on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:55pm.
Double post
You're a stinking hypocrite, Bobby
Submitted by Slyrr on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 7:46pm.
Just the other day, ol' Bobby-boy was bemoaning the level of civil discourse and wailing 'We're better than this'.
Why not lead by EXAMPLE, Bobby-boy? Instead, you keep feeding the monster you say you hate. You're perfectly fine with hateful words, lies and slander when it's YOU and you're insulting people you don't like. You just want all the power for yourself - to be able to say anything you want to hurt other people, and force them to sit there and take it. You're really a sad, pathetic man and I'd tell you to look into your soul to see what you're doing wrong. Except you're probably an atheist who doesn't believe in souls.
Why do people even listen to this clown? He looks more and more like a combination between a stroke victim, a floppy muppet, and a zombie with each passing day.
Are liberal democrats keeping his corpse animated solely with taxpayer dollars stolen from our paychecks, and liquid hate?
it works both ways
Submitted by shawn. on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:18pm.
It seems the canidates need the MSM as well or they would not go on their shows.
The likes of Bob Schieffer have...
Submitted by P. Aaron on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:08pm.
...made journalism the dirty word.
Compromise
Submitted by HudsonRiverGirl on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:23pm.
Evidently ole bob has forgotten all the times O and his press secretary stated that 'they won' therefore they didn't have to consider anyone else's ideas.
compromise hell no..kick ass
Submitted by jkwtrading on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:14pm.
compromise hell no..kick ass hell yes!
If compromise means raising taxes...
Submitted by Order270 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:38pm.
...then yes, it's a dirty word. In fact, it's absolutely filthy and if it were up to me, I'd have it stricken from the English language.
Does that mean
Submitted by mandrake on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:48pm.
You would also have the word 'negotiation' stricken from the English language? Because most of the greatest polilticans in history were masters at it.
Neville Chamberlain for one.
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:13pm.
Look how well that worked out.
What part of 'most' don't you understand
Submitted by mandrake on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:25pm.
Yes, negotiation has sometimes failed..then you go to war. But the poster above seems to imply the opening postion is " no negotiation..cause the word has been banned."
Not that I can speak for the above poster...
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:25pm.
but from my point of view, negotiation to this administration, means the other side gives in. You know, "elections have consequences" and "but we won".
That's what has given many conservatives a dim view of "negotiation".
Rad I'm just having some fun
Submitted by mandrake on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:35pm.
I just get upset when people suggest words should be 'stricken' from the English language. Besides, I like to puzzle out peoples screen name..who are they? Now who picks a name like "ORDER270" ? What??
mandrake
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:49pm.
So you must have liked this scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRPwDJWhqis
sorry really off topic here.
LOL!
Submitted by mandrake on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:00pm.
How do you get that stuff so fast..thanks..made my day?
How's it going mandrake?
Submitted by Order270 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:35pm.
I didn't literally mean censoring the word. I meant to imply that "raising taxes" is akin to using one of the many politically incorrect words liberals have for all intents and purposes, had stricken from our language.
btw: order #270 was the order Stalin gave to all his people in WW2 to shoot Germans or be shot. I see it to mean fight or die.
"Analogy" must have been stricken from your lexicon
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 12:04pm.
"I just get upset when people suggest words should be 'stricken' from the English language."
Tell, me, mandrake, when was the word "analogy" stricken from your lexicon? It's obvious that it has been, or you would have recognized the poster's analogy immediately. "If this means..." That's called an "analogy," in case you're wondering.
Of course, you're not really interested in any of this, are you? Other than a source of your own amusement, that is.
By the way, how's that search for another source of amusement going for you. Remember, your 9 month time limit is running out, day by day.
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.
Cobra
Submitted by mandrake on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 12:54pm.
Language is important. So when did you start confusing the word 'weeks' with 'months'? I'm down to 8 weeks..It's important achieve a goal and then move on. And yes, I have found a new source of amusement, but it will have to wait for a while. (it doesn't involve NB)
Negotiation is just the process of compromising.
Submitted by Order270 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:45pm.
If compromising means discussing what to cut to achieve a balanced budget, then let the negotiating begin.
Then let's negotiate
Submitted by mandrake on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:50pm.
I'll tell you why I am wrong if you'll tell me what the name 'Order270' means.
⇒ Mandrake
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:55pm.
Start here:
Order 270: "There are no Soviet prisoners of war, only traitors." - Joseph Stalin
Hey Shitfer, let me ask you a question.
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:13pm.
If the Tea Party is causing a log jam in government how do you explain the first two years when Du Bummer has 100% control of the government and did zip to help the economy and pass a budget ( over 1000 days now)?
BUSH'S FAULT!
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:14pm.
Sorry I couldn't resist. Arguing with libs lately and that's all they've got.
Did they end their argument telling you
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:30pm.
that since you don't agree you're a moron and racist?
Maybe, it's hard to hear over
Submitted by Radical1979 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:30pm.
BUSH BUSH BUSH.
I can't seem to convince them he's not running in this election so it's irrelevant.
How the dummos do it
Submitted by deadeyedan on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 10:36pm.
Here in the august state of Illinois compromise was reached, Democratic style.
For years Rod "Blago" Blagojevich kept on insisting that the state tax the corporations out of the state and the Democratic legislature felt that it would be better to tax the workers in those corporations out of the state.
Along came Blago's impeachment/conviction allowing Pat Quinn to take over as governor. So in order to compromise they decided to tax BOTH the corporations and the workers out of the state - simple.
LIBERALISM - government of the people by the theories and for the ideologists
Schieffer is seriously obsessed with the Tea Party...
Submitted by KyWriter on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:07pm.
...and it colors nearly every report he makes. Sarcasm aside, I honestly believe the old goat is losing it. His dementia is growing.
⇒ He's sharp for his age
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 11:16pm.
Back during the American Revolution when King George ruled England, Schieffer was the Chris Matthews of his day.
Used to say "When King George speaks like that, I get a shiver in me timber".
Bobby-Boy
Submitted by mmilesll on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 12:08am.
He keeps proving that CBS can't find anybody to replace him-he is such a valuable "journalist". You think it wasn't hard to write that sentence, it was.
Bob Schiefer, Have You Made Geriatric a Dirty Word?
Submitted by Motormouth KOS on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 10:21am.
Why are you still on the air? You're an insipid fool with no grasp of reality.
You sit there like a circus clown with your adult diapers full and blurt out a string of idiocies which you call your "perspectives".
If you were my grandfather, I'd be stealing your SSI checks and making you eat Alpo, you dope.
Please start crossing NYC street without looking.
The Obamination... A crisis leading to a catastrophe..(please donate to MRC)
Did Mitt's dad become a democrat?
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 12:13pm.
"This is not Mitt Romney's father's party. This is a different party, isn't it?"
Tell me, Bob, which "party" would it be? Would it be the "Silly Party?" I bet that one is far closer to your view of what the republican party is. Isn't that right, you biased jerk?
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.
Ya mean like the way
Submitted by Quasi-socialist on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 2:37pm.
Obama, Pelosi and Reid compromised on the thoroughly unpopular healthcare bill? Like the way that the leader of the Senate was telling the House --what kind of budget it had better submit to not be "D.O.A."?
How about, "I don't want the people who caused the problem [read as 'I blame'] to do a lot of the talking"? How about "I won"?