Even before Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter delivered his budget speech this today, union protesters were already gearing up for a circus:
DC33 out in force for today's #phillybudget pic.twitter.com/BiLRga06J5
— Lauren Vidas ? (@BroadAndMarket) March 14, 2013
Police gather for crowd control in advance of #phillybudget http://t.co/oMrGb2APKB
— Miriamhill (@Miriamhill) March 14, 2013
#phillybudget is full unless you're on the guest list. Protestors have whistles http://t.co/Si2qozE3e4
— Elizabeth Fiedler (@Fiedler4Philly) March 14, 2013
#phillybudget RT @Miriamhill: At last, here is video of DC 33 chief Pete Matthews http://t.co/29fjODkU4u
— Philly.com Breaking (@phillynews) March 14, 2013
When Mayor Nutter walked into the city council chambers to deliver his speech, he was greeted by loud whistles and chanting. Hey — thugs gotta thug!
https://twitter.com/Pierzy/status/312255740645625857
Wow. @Michael_Nutter greeted by boos and whistles. Louder than a ball game in here. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
Chants of "bozo" ensue. @Darrell_Clarke pounds gavel to no avail. Nutter begins reading the speech anyway. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
This is insane. Nutter is reading the speech. Then he's going to walk out without ever being heard. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
@Michael_Nutter bails on speech, drowned out by unions. Post up on Heard in the Hall blog. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
He did eventually finish his speech — in the mayor’s reception room:
Chief of staff confirms, mayor will read rest of budget address in mayor's reception room, devoid of protesters. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
@Michael_Nutter in reception room to give speech. Gets hearty applause from staff. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
Nutter nearly done with speech. Fairly short and to the point. Also, quickly read w/o interruptions. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
Nutter said he only left the speech because Council had recessed – "I'm a guest…It's their house." #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
Thinks "the tragedy here" is that the grandeur and history of Council chamber deserved more respect than it got. #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
He’s right. What a disgraceful display. But then, what else can you expect from union thugs?
My post on the insanity that just ensued here. http://t.co/Oed9SIVLou #phillybudget
— Troy Graham (@troyjgraham) March 14, 2013
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Update:
Twitchy CEO Michelle Malkin asks a great question:
Imagine if #teaparty did it. MT @TwitchyTeam Civility: Screaming union mob drowns out Philly mayor's budget speech http://t.co/ArjZ0U2QjT
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) March 14, 2013
@michellemalkin @TwitchyTeam If Tea Party shouted down a mayor at any town hall it would B deemed violent terrorist attack
— Lisa Richards (@LisaCMRichards) March 14, 2013
But of course.
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