Defiant NY Senate Democrats sit through Pledge of Allegiance

Video of NYS Senate Democrats sitting defiantly through the Pledge of Allegiance in protest after losing political control of the Chamber to Republicans.

Only one courageous Senator tried to stand to honor the flag, but he was immedaietly pulled down into his seat by fellow Democrats.

The video is from WCBS-2 TV on 6/23/09, taped during a "special session" of the Senate called by Democrat Gov. David Paterson in an effort to end a three-week walkout by Democrats that has brought government to a screeching halt.

Grim-faced Democrats refused to acknowledge even their presence in the Chamber, failing to answer when their names were called, or join in a silent prayer that traditionally begins each session.

The first Senator pictured seated is Antoine Thompson of Buffalo. The Senator attempting to stand is Martin Dilan of Brooklyn, abnd he looks clearly uncomfortable when he is pulled down by Kevin Parker of Brooklyn and Ruth Hassell-Thompson of Westchester.

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[HanktheCowdog335]

And to think we have one of those dumbbells occupying the White House.

Those Democrats are all greedy idiots. They don't care about our country, just themselves.

[seanmj63376]

Democrats hate America. The are the party of treason and hate.

[Avensadora]

It's because god is included in it. Otherwise, I totally agree with it.

[RockerInWA]

Fuck the treasonous democrats. 

[HotaruZoku]

Jesus...they didn't just pull the guy down, that lady KEPT her hand on him. That would...blow my mind if someone grabbed me because I had the same letter at the end of my name.

[gjsullivan135]

Protest in any way necessary but DO NOT DISRESPECT MY FLAG. I am a democrat, a liberal, and a supporter of the men and women who have gave (and continue to give) entirely of themselves to entitle ungrateful elected officials like yourselves to sit. You ought to be ashamed of yourselves. I am certainly ashamed of you.

[solocamlad]

Democrats hate this country.They hate the flag.They hate everything good about this country.They are not americans.They are sick,angry,bitter,despicable and hateful.

[KNOWLEDGEisSUPER]

Communists, Democrats, there's no difference anymore.

[HighwayofLife]

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." - This is what the Pledge of Allegiance is about. Disrespect the pledge, and you disrespect our nation, what it stands for, and yes... Liberty.

[overmind25]

Nationalism is just bigger tribalism. If anything should be valued it is liberty not a nation or piece of cloth.