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, and he looks clearly uncomfortable when he is pulled down by Kevin Parker of Brooklyn and Ruth Hassell-Thompson of Westchester.

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[Mumakata]

Typical behavior of the traitorus Democrats. Impeach these children and get some adults in there.

[Paulsur]

Shame! Shame! Shame!

[plitchford]

I cannot abide anyone who shows this kind of disrepect and blatant unpatriotic behavior. Just think how many children may have seen this. Many of you will remember when the Socialist in the White House refused to place his hand over his 'heart' during the Pledge.

[sistamidknight]

What?

[GuerillaReporter]

Absolutely sick. These demonrats have no place in public office. They have no place in this country for that matter. Remember the sacrifice of others, our Veterans, who put it n the line not so our nation could be disrespected by its own citizenry, but so we could live in freedom and never forget why it is so important to protect that freedom and to respect its symbols.

[warriorgal1]

I'm SO SICK OF THESE PIECES OF CRAP DEMONCRAP LIBERAL LEFISTS. THEY WILL BE REMEMBERED NEXT ELECTION. ENJOY YOUR GRAP OF POWR WHILE YOU HAVE IT. WE THE PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER YOU COME 2010

[jackbelias]

Traitors representing the American people! They dont even try to hide what they are anymore now that they pretty much have their 60% and the WH. Only a year ago the dishonest vermin would stand for the pledge and lie about how patriotic they were.

The repubs arent perfect, in fact theyre deeply flawed. It makes me sick sometimes, but I can at least know they arent hostile to the very idea of America.

[tvfan02]

traitors need to be hung from the highest tree!!! NEVER surrender your firearms

[gderjeff]

Get these babies out of public office before they destroy our country!! Washington, Sacramento.. etc. Democrats, why do you keep electing children to positions of leadership??