'Do You See Parents As A Threat?': Marsha Blackburn Grills Kristen Clarke Over School Board Memo

At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) questioned Deputy AG Kristen Clarke about a school board memo in the DOJ.
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[@gregmclaughlin2212]

This is why Garland did not deserve to become a Supreme Court justice.

[@batshivamoosha7940]

He is a crook and a corrupt just like the rest of them.

[@deborahgordon1812]

@@robertlinscott1551 😆🤣😂

[@sing2me]

@@robertlinscott1551 Biden can not do his job because he is not mentally fit. Even if and when he was mentally fit he plagiarized, lied and did nothing but move in political circles (pun intended). He never has been able to get anything done.

[@bbz7672]

Thank God he is not in SCOTUS!

[@krissyj3786]

Garland Doesn't Deserve To Be ANYWHERE In OUR GOVERNMENT!!! (Neither Does SLEAZY B)

[@freakbrothers2012]

So ideological indoctrination of innocent children is okay but parents being upset and questioning that indoctrination is not okay? This is dark!

[@robertcooke4989]

You are dealing with Marxist revolutionaries don’t make the mistake of using logic

[@everready19373]

It's not dark, it's pure evil.

[@moseleereadingroom8267]

Dark is not okay. Marcia is the light 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@moseleereadingroom8267]

@@everready19373 dark is not okay. Evil is not okay. Let Marsha's light shine through

[@TV-ob1if]

@@everready19373 dark and evil are most likely synonymous in these types of discussions

[@loris3595]

"Intimidation" to her means disagreeing with her. Anyone against CRT.

[@Smooth17727]

These people defending CRT don't even know what they're doing, they just repeat talking points and want to do "the current thing" it seems.

[@stevelee9802]

A loving concerned parent are the only advocate a child has. Parents do not stop speaking up for your children!

[@ZakBear]

Liar

[@ZakBear]

..

[@ZakBear]

Yes,they should be fired. FY

[@amyshew1151]

Speaking up and voicing concerns and asking questions is absolutely a right. even an obligation of parents . Ms Blackburn has misrepresented the problem : Some parents are physically assaulting and verbally threatening school board members, principals and teachers . The threats and assaults are the ACTUAL issue at hand. Not concerns, questions or complaints .

[@tulpfiction8920]

Yeah these psycho parents know everything huh? Well why don’t they make more money to send to private, crt is taught only in law school, wtf don’t you understand?

[@jnsmill]

When someone refuses to answer a question, and keeps referring back to the position of the AG, that should be a red flag.

[@theman9318]

They will circle around to that....

[@surlyogre1476]

...that should be an automatic disqualification.

[@blondstoner7272]

Agreed

[@VintageCardinal]

Precisely

[@kinglol1241]

She told her the facts 'if parents threaten staff members not just ask questions but physical intimidation! do you understand the difference or are you like Ms Blackburn!!

[@erikadebiasse7487]

She appears nervous and lacks confidence. Great job Senator!!! She is wiggling in the hot seat.

[@jeffsmith6596]

Hard to defend the indefensible.

[@jnagarya519]

The Republicans are defending not only racism, in order to preserve and advance it, but have also -- against the Constitution itself -- promoted political violence. Political violence is TERRORISM. That is all a a matter of LAW. Specifically, in the Constitution: "Art. I., s. 8., C. 15. The Congress shall have Power To provide for calling forth the Militia[/National Guard] to execute [ENFORCE] the Laws of the Union, [and] SUPPRESS INSURRECTION.

[@jesusman8888]

Great observation

[@VJ-lo2pp]

Blackburn was BRUTAL! At one point Kristin clearly had an accidental discharge!

[@virginiatorres228]

@@jnagarya519 What racism? So you approve of crt??? That in itself is racist!

[@968porsche9]

It is unfortunate that this "person" is being nominated. Clearly, this "person" is not an individual. Merely a pawn placed in order to follow a corporate agenda.

[@maureen298]

K.C. is already the assistant AG for the civil rights division. That boat has sailed, this country is screwed with people such as this in control.

[@butchstaz5109]

Anotjer biden shite bag

[@968porsche9]

Yes. Corporate, junior.

[@arthurbritton1532]

@Bob Marley Yes corporate. I don't know if you've realized, but big corporations and big government go hand in hand. the corporations fund the campaigns these corrupt officials, so that these officials can rule in favor of what the corporations desire. and the last thing the corporations want is a free-thinking, intelligent society. all they desire is one that can follow orders like a glorified zombie, made only to consume, to give them money.

[@susancohen8009]

Traitors, dictators, bullies, hopefully out of jobs ASAP

[@Heather11268]

I love Marsha Blackburn, she is one professional lady. She flushes out the evil bias of these morons,

[@jessestone8654]

Actually, Tennessee needs to flush Blackburn from representing us. She really is stupid. It’s a good thing she has a capable staff for the remainder of her term.

[@strappedndeadly4090]

This women has no CLUE what YES or NO is? PURE HYPOCRISY

[@usfrandy6564]

She always a liar, if she can not follow directions or be truly honest with someone.

[@surlyogre1476]

Oh, she knows the truth full well; she just can't bring herself to say it out loud while under oath.

[@CM-rg9zg]

The question to ask is where is the precedence for violence from the parents? There is little to none.

[@daynalee2419]

If they cant answer questions directly they shouldnt have the seat

[@L1LP0E]

in general I agree. However there are instances where they (witnesses) cannot answer some questions, as they are out of the scope of their office, or they involve matters of national security which cannot be publicly discussed because to do so would generate a threat to our security as a nation. Also other instances of privileged information that cannot be discussed even under direct examination because to do so would be breaking the law.

[@irishnewf924]

They should be fired

[@chevychase3103]

@@L1LP0E then invoke that clause!

[@HumbelPie]

👋

[@jhutch1470]

@@L1LP0E There should be no "privileged" information kept from the public. Don't hide behind that.

[@ebee3522]

Anyone including black people that are members of any government establishments that are proven to have ties to activist groups should immediately be dismissed.

[@diegolape710]

I fully agree

[@chrishaven1489]

I'm pretty sure this violates the first amendment, so......

[@arthurbritton1532]

@Richard Striebich you good, buddy? It's kinda hard to understand what you're trying to say.

[@arthurbritton1532]

@@chrishaven1489 how?

[@chrishaven1489]

@@arthurbritton1532 An activist or someone with a history of acitvism can't serve as a federal employee or be elected into any political office. Land of the free, I suppose...

[@dsdsmitty2]

If I heard her say "it's not a matter the civil rights division handles" one more time, I'd ask " then why are YOU here?"

[@jessestone8654]

Actually, Blackburn needs to know what government departments do.

[@dfgivens]

Marsha has the patience of a saint. Speaking to evasive power-drunk liberals must be maddening. GREAT JOB Senator.

[@barrysnow6993]

I notice the deflection and refusal to answer questions with a referral to their written orders... civil rights= civilian rights, how is this NOT her department?

[@highserenity49]

she asked things like "do you believe parents should be called terrorists for daring to ask school board member questions" ? STUPID GASLIGHTING INNUENDO PROPAGANDA..... and you think this is proper for a Senator of the USA? Kristen Clarke had the patience of a saint having to deal with such.

[@yqwgjsg]

@@highserenity49 How the hell is this gaslighting? The attorney general has stated he wants the DOJ to investigate parents who question the actions of school boards as domestic terrorist. Even if the parent is irate, the constitution does not limit the tone or volume of descent. Threatening a school board member with ouster by impeachment, recall, or just defeat in the next election is not domestic terrorism. Americans have the most sacred duty to protect their children from harm both physical and mental and have the god given right to raise them according to their beliefs. The government has no right to dictate to parents about these beliefs. Government central planning is a construct of a communist form of governing where the children become the property of the state and the parents have no say in their learning.

[@highserenity49]

@@yqwgjsg since your first statement here is a pants on fire LIE..... the rest is just unreadable BS. As to your question----if you con't recognize or know what Gaslighting is and don't care to research it, then you are the victim......obvious to everyone but you.

[@highserenity49]

@Nancy Drew except NOBODY has said parents who ask the school board questions should be called terrorist and she KNOWS IT. See the GASLIGHTING? Throwing out a FALSE INNUENDO is certainly not TRUTH.

[@Me2times]

Like all democrats, she won't answer the questions directly

[@SC-fj2zp]

She never answered any of the the yes or no questions with a yes or no answer.

[@ruffdawgg]

It doesn’t matter whether they are democrat or republican. None of them ever answer directly or tell the truth. We need to get over this false left vs right paradigm. Have you ever watched a congressional committee hearing or read a bill?

[@carlsutherland3730]

@@ruffdawgg Wake up! The questions were simple yes or no. Her answers were more revealing by what she said and did not say. Never answered yes or no, and began random speak about random threats. So in her mind yes parents are terrorist when not inline following the narrative they lay out for you. In other words obey! Leaders lead by example! Rulers make rules they can't follow themselves. All rulers rule by fear. It's the only way to keep people inline that disagree with them. Hitler did it! Stalin did it! Democrats are doing it with the FBI.

[@ruffdawgg]

@@carlsutherland3730 Im not arguing that she didnt answer the questions. I just said that it has nothing to do with which party she represents. The all do the exactly the same.

[@ruffdawgg]

@@carlsutherland3730 these 2 parties have been in power for over 160 years. People want things to change but keep voting the same way.

[@johnbucklin1735]

Clarke is clearly pro-communist..They should now be called Department of Injustice!!

[@RayDAider1]

"Department of Just Us".

[@echtigren8188]

"Threats against public servant's are not only illegal, they run counter to our nation's core values" Ok, So what about when the "Public Servant's" threaten Citizens?

[@ktajax]

Exactly!

[@jesuswantfreebobux8848]

They can't even answer a yes or no question. Seems like contempt to me.

[@robertcooke4989]

It’s the Marxist way

[@explorations45]

none of them do

[@johnmalcolm3116]

I know nothing but im in charge of everything , okay sgt shultz higans heroes it is

[@yesikarodriguez1700]

Exactly! She can’t even answer any questions…she’s literally reading out her answers and they do not answer the questions being asked. How can these people get away with this failure?

[@annettehines3231]

I agree@@yesikarodriguez1700

[@snewsan6645]

They're not afraid of parents. They're afraid of parents having control of their own children. Big difference.

[@Meme1man]

*TRUE*

[@juanaguilera7486]

Maybe pay attention she already said that the “terrorrist” that these clowns like Cruz keep bringing up was towards those making actual threats to the board 😂😂😂😂😂 you guys must have low IQ’s they keep asking the same question acting like they gonna get a different answer.

[@StarOasis26]

Let's be clear about this. they are demons. Yuri besmonov a Russian defector from a communist regime that defected to America said to fight back.. there's nothing you can do but fight back

[@crackermachine]

Dems are afraid of children not growing up to be dems

[@crackermachine]

@@juanaguilera7486 You must have an even lower IQ if you don't recognize this common tactic. Lawyers use it all the time. Ask the same question 560 times and you want them to contradict themselves only once and you prove they are a liar and unfit. Expand your mind.

[@Choom7]

"Question: yes or no Answer: Uh, umm I can only give answers that push our agenda. Which is profitable racism."

[@BMIU]

Exactly.

[@jillmondt5398]

Oh hell yeah, this Senator, Marsha Blackburn, kicked Clarke’s arse. “You all live in stove pipes, is what you are telling me”. Absolutely ❤️ it. 👊

[@elainemhanna454]

I thought that's what she said... that's funny lol

[@jillmondt5398]

@@elainemhanna454 Yes. I highlighted what she said with quotation marks. Those words had me laughing so freaking much, my sides hurt.

[@chevychase3103]

Who nominated this person that cannot even comprehend a simple yes-or-no question?

[@gpwcowboy]

Affirmative action.

[@woofman4796]

remember al sharpton being evasive while gaetz questioned him,,

[@alk3ckwd]

Who elected this person who can't understand the difference between a parent asking a question or voicing concern vs. them making threats of violence?

[@jamescrane4050]

She understands the question perfectly, but she can't answer because to do so would lay bare the fact that the USDOJ has no authority in this area - because education is a state matter not a federal matter and she doesn't want to be on the record saying something that she knows is false. But, I am really not sure why some Governors have not come out and told the President and USDOJ to keep their nose out of this matter but they should as its not their concern.

[@woofman4796]

@@jamescrane4050 100% damn right,,

[@charlieparker5977]

ANSWER THE F'ING QUESTION!! Stop side stepping it. But that is what these people do anymore. Totally transparent.

[@mansrevenge]

As transparent as the bristol boards that covered windows in certain democratic poll counting stations during this past election

[@kampferms18-e27]

It's all they can do. They can't simply say yes or no. Because it would just show them in their true nature. So they can only play victim and skirt around questions. My issue is that we need to call this out directly. Not play these games.

[@8Pointbuck]

You ask a collective mind (Kristen Clarke) an individual/personal question your answer will always be "we" or a collective answer which is no answer at all. Witness the progressive's technique of deflection to avoid answering the question as personally directed. Such behavior in or at any hearing should be met with a charge of contempt of congress. Individual rights require individual minds to protect them. No democrat can do this. They only think collectively such is their case with race. You're a racist if you think as an individual. Worse yet... your a supremacist.

[@obsidiantv6228]

@@AlSlonex123 except he's a Dictator, and smiles whenever he speaks cause he loves the sound of his own lies

[@truthofthetopic7516]

Awwww call the waaaaaambulance already lol

[@philosopher8358]

No, this woman is "not" qualified to do the position to which she has been nominated for. Especially when she dances around every question, as most politicians do instead of answering them with a direct yes or no!

[@paulafox30]

We need more people like Marsha Blackburn.... Everywhere.

[@monafhubbard1685]

Wish I could give her wretched self to you. Maybe mail her . . .

[@paulafox30]

@@monafhubbard1685 you have a problem with her standing up for parents rights to choose what their children learn? Should not parents be allowed to decide how they bring their children up? Do you not have children?

[@monafhubbard1685]

@@paulafox30 I am a RETIRED educator who understands the difference between parents who are really concerned and those BLINDLY following political rhetoric because they feel that they have no control. The REAL issue here as Marsha certainly will support is that WHITE parents all over this country want the idea, discussion, history and even suggestion of RACE to simply go away. We will not and we cannot simply say this is okay. I was born in the 40s, grew up in the awful 50s and 60s and well remember never having a textbook marked NEW until I was in my SECOND year of college! BTW: I have a mixed race daughter, grandchildren and family. But my life experience still allows me to understand that the underlying motive that is driving Marsha and parents openly attacking school boards WITHOUT even seeking compromise stinks now as it did in 1865. Also, FYI, my areas of professional endorsement by the TN Dept of Ed were English, African America History and Literature, and Journalism. I am also a military retiree (blessed with dual careers) so my experiences with RACISM extend beyond the state of TN and even the borders of this country. What I PRAY for is a better country for my grandchildren where people like Marsha and you also if you believe in her philosophy no longer can ignore this elephant in the room. It is out and out RACISM.

[@albertq2054]

Clarke skirts the issue, SHE IS PART OF THE PROBLEM! Any Parent will stand up for their child. Thank you Sen Blackburn.

[@8Pointbuck]

You ask a collective mind (Kristen Clarke) an individual/personal question your answer will always be "we" or a collective answer which is no answer at all. Witness the progressive's technique of deflection to avoid answering the question as personally directed. Such behavior in or at any hearing should be met with a charge of contempt of congress. Individual rights require individual minds to protect them. No democrat can do this. They only think collectively such is their case with race. You're a racist if you think as an individual. Worse yet... your a supremacist.

[@dirkscheerenberg5345]

If not part of a solution, she is the problem.

[@manoman7912]

She almost sounds like a cold hearted politician. Never a straight answer

[@Thranotheoneandonly]

That's why she has the job, politics

[@rer1967]

If it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, walks like a duck; It's a duck.

[@gilbertogonzalez9494]

She was told not to give in to what is not the narrative. She’s know$ $he wrong but their paying her

[@Andrew-wp3fg]

All to protect their own ass. They all want to be part of that special, elite, power hungry, group. Empty inside...they'll turn with the wind. Pathetc

[@vivalavie5754]

Circling around and evading or we don’t handle that. It’s really sick

[@poetmaggie1]

They don’t want a society with intimidation???? Every thing they are doing intimidates.

[@sixmilsix]

So according to AG Kristen Clarke, Freedom of Speech has nothing to do with Civil Rights. Brilliant! Let's Go Brandon!!!

[@irek4656]

Parents will defend our children against any evil guys either in government or school.

[@idesofmarch1375]

@LadieKadie1 you can't say mother's and father's. It's parental units, with vaginas or penises.

[@billhanna8838]

Shes only following orders from - WHO ????

[@carolharris6382]

Tiger moms.

[@carolharris6382]

@LadieKadie1 Zuckerbotdroid lost $6 billion in one day. Can't think of a more deserving person.

[@strongback6550]

Ouch! That's like, problematic on so many levels you wouldn't even believe. Get yourself educated and learn to live in 2021 or we're gonna have to take your children away for pushing your far right propaganda on them. You need to learn to trust science and understand there's people smarter than you on this planet dumdum.

[@tacetrecompense5617]

Backpedal, Backpedal, defend! She knows she is wrong and they are caught in their own imbalance seeking retribution on conservatives.

[@Xershade]

It's not just conservatives they target, the Democrats target anyone who's against them, even the actual left wing that they refuse to allow to exist because they're scared and don't want to lose power. Trust me any and all actual liberals see CRT as a na bomanatio nthat needs to be put down, there's a reason every other country looks confused when Democrat Authoritarians are labelled as left.

[@tacetrecompense5617]

@@Xershade Agreed but with less vitriol and disdain as you vote for their special letter. They will kill you last...

[@ThumbsUpKitty]

It's revenge they want. Everything they do is out of spite, vengeance and absolute hatred for anything and everything good. They are despicable!

[@susanchan250]

The left regards that parents is a obstacle to prevent them form brainwashing the kids.

[@maulressurected4405]

This the ones who are really in control aren't loyal to any race, religion, creed, nation, or gender. They are only loyal to their system. They want everything centralized with all the power at the top. I just hate these kind of sessions they do absolutely nothing besides show how corrupt everything is with nothing ever coming out of it. I can guarantee they are not in control they are pushing back as hard as they can.

[@KyrieEleison_1]

"Hon." Kristen Clarke? No. Anything to do with the former vp to obarry is NOT honorable.

[@MaryM-qq7zk]

How about kids being Threatened and Harassed by Teachers for trying to Breathe??

[@ccsilva6110]

If kids have asthma I get it and obsessed kids can have harder time breathing something to consider and parents to understand that is their responsibility for putting child in good health nothing with teachers as well can be worse when having a heavy smokers includes weed smoke is smoke and causes cancer on lungs which has nothing to do with vaccine with changes in homes things will improve but is up to parents choice what health care child is going to have it all starts at home.

[@antbee520]

COMMONLY IT IS KIDS HARRASSING TEACHERS ITS THE TEACHERS WHO HAVE CREDENTIALING IN EDUCATION AND COLLEGE WHEREAS MANY STUDENTS COME FROM HOMES WITH NO BOOKS BARELY LITERATE PARENTS WITHOUT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

[@chevychase3103]

So if you intimidate our children with CRT thats OK?

[@remusarizona2178]

Way too over-reactive dudes… CRT in nothing more than telling our children the truth about how our ancestors often treated America’s first peoples, people of color, women, the LGBT+ community, various immigrant groups, people with disabilities, etc! Whoop tee doo bubbas!

[@Jeff-mu4mt]

Not just in small schools ,but this has been going on for decades in colleges, socialist ,communist professors are teaching these people to be educators ,judges ,politicians.

[@grimreaper337]

@@remusarizona2178 nothing justifies hatred NOTHING.

[@purplemonkey649]

@@remusarizona2178 That's what is says on the tin. To keep dummies like you onside. It plays into the sanctimonious virtue signaling that people like to be seen as being part of. A cursory glance at where it all stems from tells you exactly where it came from and where it ultimately wants to end up. The frankfut school is credited with its origins. Herbert Marcuse and other Marxist intellectuals coined the neo Marxist movement which was heavily influential in the leftist student movement of the 60's. Those students became professors, that went on and taught other students that all graduated into postions that have impact on the cultural direction societies take. MSM, advertising, government, finance, academia etc. Why we're now seeing an explosion of this woke shit everywhere. The term 'the long march through the institutions' is an age old strategy that Marxist/Communist have used. And its bearing fruit. Find a weak point in society and drive a wedge. USSR, it was class, USA, its race. The foundation that CRT theorists have is that everything is racist. Then go out and make it so. That's why we see absurd stories about racist boulders, buildings. Math, the muppets and everything in-between. BLM's co founders, self described trained Marxists. Who trained them? Eric Mann. Their mentor for 10+ years (their words, not mine) A member of the far left terrorist organization in the late 60's, the weather underground. That called for defunding the police. Pulling down statues, ending capitalism, organized riots in major cities.....sound familiar? As far as teaching kids. I doubt you'll have seen much of the board meetings. Parents reading, that which could be described as porn, to illustrate what's going on in these classes. They stopped her and shut her down with the excuse...there's children in the room, without even a hint of irony. WTF has any of that got to do with raising awareness? I'll go out on a limb here and guess you don't know about any of this. The definition of a useful idiot.

[@lldjslim]

when you get democrat up against the ropes and destroy their phony narratives and conspiracy theories with the facts and evidence then they retreat to everything is RACIST

[@MyXxx77]

You can clearly hear Clarke's voice break when confronted about the letter. She knows what happened and she knows it was wrong under the laws protecting free speech in America.

[@1DVSB]

Black and white on so many levels……my head hurts

[@jamescrane4050]

Deeper than that too. She also knows USDOJ has no real authority in that space as its a state not a federal issue. If she answers its a minefield of trouble for her.

[@amyz5389]

Yes she sounded incredibly nervous

[@davidhandyman7571]

Isn't she the head of a "civil rights" department? Contravening any amendment is a civil rights issue.

[@resintom852]

When it's a functioning government body, speech is a "threat." When it's a private sector organization, *then* she wants to talk about freedom of speech?? It's literally backwards 😒

[@paulafox30]

If school board members have no empathy and can't understand why parents would get defensive for their children then they SHOULD be removed.

[@bethpowers9916]

Marsha Blackburn is really on top of this subject and holding the line..

[@nkompass2855]

@GOTHIC HARLEQUIN There will be no resolution. Getting straight answers has become impossible, it appears. Across the board. If one insists upon a straight answer - you run the risk of being labeled a "terrorist", apparently. (And watch out Peter Doocy ......... Jen Psaki may call the DOJ out, on you.) I believe that parents had better be running video at all school board meetings, going forward - for their own protection.

[@Leesa1303]

She's awesome...

[@verniece2]

She is nervous AF

[@philipjohnson6662]

She is a true conservative.

[@intlvoiceofreason9239]

Marsha Blackburn is a true Republiqanon

[@ZachMorris2035]

Parents DO NOT stop speaking out. Protect your child, your rights and comment sense.

[@imthebadguy3225]

Their next move will be vaxxing your kids.

[@mimor4508]

@@imthebadguy3225 my son's school told the kids that they don't need parental consent to get the vaccine ( available at the nurse's office so they can get it in the school) and that if the kids don't want to tell their parents, the school won't disclose to the parents. My son is only 14.

[@vickimartim176]

These parents are threatening and out of control....watch TV Marsha! They are threatening terrorists...these parents are violent!

[@powerhounds4399]

@@imthebadguy3225 in the UK that's happening now!

[@adamelam6385]

@@vickimartim176 the Democrats are the terrorists. The parents are just letting them know they can’t indoctrinate their children.

[@sharonviksen788]

The only threat or intimidation I’ve heard is parents telling the school boards they will take their jobs away and fire them. That isn’t one of violence.

[@alanharrison573]

When you're trying to hide what you are doing in classrooms, everyone who questions you is a threat.

[@coryandbuddythedog7458]

It seems to me that sending the FBI to parent’s homes and investigating them is the definition of intimidation, isn’t it??

[@esmereldahipswitch]

This is totally " gulag of archipelago " isk Reading this classic now. Banned in Russia. Calling out stalins purge

[@shannonm.4087]

YES!! THIS!!!!

[@suksuk6142]

Demo rats are claiming us what they are actually doing themselves.

[@timandtimmy]

Stfu. There's a difference between voicing an opinion and threatening someone.

[@donniefronterhouse7793]

It is the ultimate definition of intimidation.

[@leem200]

I love Marsha Blackburn also like her voice she is perfect for this.

[@carolpainter4305]

I agree with you totally all the way from the UK 🇬🇧

[@garykreil5990]

She's actually still really good looking, I love conservative's.

[@dystopian2153]

Agree

[@dystopian2153]

@@carolpainter4305 yes shes a class act. Always Carrie's herself beautifully. To me shes the female equivalent of senator Kennedy from Lousiana. If you dont know who he is, he's on Forbes a lot. You would like him

[@nelidaeyster3275]

She is very patient. I already annoyed by the lady not answer the yes or no questions

[@darlenekendall1230]

She was well trained and scripted but not answering the question smh yes or no stop giving us the run around!! So sickening!!

[@eleanorhensley6969]

Amen! Thank you senator Marsha Blackburn for defending the rights of American parents .

[@pettyeddie2000]

Clarke can’t even answer a question honestly without referring to the “memorandum”. lol

[@moniluve1]

She's just referring to the proof that Marsha Blackburn is lying and misleading people. It's just like the rest of her party that likes to tell you that the people that broke into the capital on January 6th were orderly tourists.

[@dsquared341]

@@moniluve1 They weren’t tourists but they also weren’t BLM/Antifa rioters that burned down minority owned businesses in the name of a dead loser junky 😂.

[@scottfleming128]

@@moniluve1 can you give an example that? Cause EVERY republican has denounced what happened that day. The left pukes lies like a drunk... I'm truly sorry you don't have the strength or whatever it takes to recognize that.

[@moniluve1]

@@dsquared341 That wasn't BLM or Antifa either. They were rioters ( mostly black ) that were angry over police officers killing more defenseless black people!

[@FullOnMetalHead1995]

@@moniluve1 less than 20 unarmed black ppl were killed last year..... thats a fact. Deal with it

[@kathypace6771]

The way school boards treat citizens is inhuman. THEY ARE THE THREAT.

[@dissociatedSoul]

👏👏

[@laurentitolledo1838]

Why dont the federal government just label ALL parents in the USA as terrorist....ALL parents....no exemptions.....not even the ones holding office.... then let's see what happens next.....

[@anitaparker9715]

They have been getting them set up to their benefit for a long time! Charter schools, online schools, private schools, parent coop schools and homeschools are far better than some of these we hear about!

[@anitaparker9715]

@@laurentitolledo1838 might be happening sooner than you think!

[@valiakloeppel7252]

Take away teachers union!!

[@gpop7911]

Parents have the right to direct their school boards, the school boards need to listen to the Parents. Again this is an issue/ agenda being pushed by NEA.

[@callaseter2174]

“Somethings justs gots to be did!!!” Let’s go Brandon !!!! 🙏✝️

[@terrycee8357]

Marsha Blackburn is my HERO !

[@marnishiamoore217]

Shero

[@KoolHandJuke]

@@marnishiamoore217 Do you also say, "Awomen" as opposed to Amen?

[@loriannbendit6296]

These parents didn’t threaten these school board members, they threatened their JOBS !!!!!!!!!!!

[@donclanton701]

Excellent point!

[@chriswegman738]

Everyone's little feelings are soo frail, just disagreeing can be manipulated into intimidation.

[@wasexton]

While blocking Miller's car from being able to leave the parking lot, anti-maskers hurled expletives and threats at him, the video shows. "We know who you are," one man yelled at Miller. "You can leave freely, but we will find you." Another man warned, "You better watch out." THAT sounds like a threat that should be investigated and acted upon to me.

[@chriswegman738]

@@wasexton I could really care less what happens to those people. They are doing wrong and know it. Anger is obviously going to be the natural recourse. Especially when the left is pushing as hard as they are. Just a simple observation.

[@RaquelSantos-hj1mq]

They can construe anything as a threat. And they are so drunk with power, they aren't used to being questioned.

[@jasonhense8829]

Thank you for standing up for concerned parents!

[@redbird1957]

Get em Mrs. Blackburn for your precise questioning. You really are a true Patriot and I want to Thank you for your hard work 💜 🙏. God bless you and your family Mrs. Blackburn!!

[@thomasbontempo168]

What a bunch of hypocrites and liars! Senator Blackburn proves it here

[@alk3ckwd]

Seriously, it's like she doesn't understand the difference between a parent asking a question or voicing concern vs. them making threats of violence. One is clearly protected by the 1st Amendment, the other is clearly not.

[@kathleenestes1442]

It seems everyone in politics has taken the advanced course on “How to Not Answer a Direct Question” and they all got “A”’s

[@ZachMorris2035]

It's almost like they take pride in their ability to not answer a question, it's maddening, absolutely no responsibility taken.

[@leafmealone1226]

Right?! Blackburn said "yes or no?" how many times and she just kept rambling and backtracking.🙄

[@chriswegman738]

They ramble because they have no excuse! They backtrack to burn time for further questions.

[@a.f.7246]

"A's" for avoid the question

[@luanalimitlesspossibilitie9269]

🦋💜🦋💜🦋 yes or no. Answers nothing.

[@superms6973]

Thank You, Sen. Marsha!!! You're AMAZING!!

[@mr.mondesir7449]

Kristen Clarke is either completely delusional, or a deliberate, liar. Also, Senator Blackburn is not a bad looking old lady.

[@myreewilliams8238]

I think both...... sick people we're dealing with...

[@radradR0bot]

"we do not want intimidation in our society" so what do you call labeling parents domestic terrorists?

[@joshr.6785]

Just because republican parents are attacking people wearing masks at schools and school board meetings doesn't mean holding them accountable is political.

[@radradR0bot]

@@joshr.6785 This isn't about masks this is about Marxist indoctrination. Also the people NOT wearing masks are the ones getting attacked. Name one case of a "republican parent" attacking someone

[@tamarawolverton3895]

They are intimidated by the uncompliant. Rightfully so. Bullies always bank on compliance when they don't get it they play the victim.

[@carlsutherland3730]

@@tamarawolverton3895 Are you a bully? You are sounding like one.

[@tamarawolverton3895]

@@carlsutherland3730 may I compliment you on you skill of instigating someone's defenses? Very nicely done!

[@timdemel8846]

There should be cameras in all classrooms so parents can see what is going on.

[@FreeMenDieFree]

Just abolish the govt indoctrination centers...

[@bobb.6393]

@@FreeMenDieFree farsebook after hours Re-education camp

[@robertameuchel4786]

Way Long Over Due !!!

[@bobb.6393]

Transcripts would work

[@ceceliapickering7447]

They are public schools. They are not doj schools. School Boards are elected if they don't like there job fine another. Simple solutions. First Amendment trumps doj.

[@kennethbraun1568]

Teaching CRT intimidates children. Can’t get more disgusting than that. Where is the outrage ?

[@franperez3950]

Good for Ms Blackburn. We need more like her!!!!

[@cmvamerica9011]

Let’s read the CRT curriculum in these Senate meetings.

[@kathleenkirchoff9223]

Go to your school boards and ask to See the curriculum for SEL, equity and inclusion, and the other places they hide CRT.

[@daysrcdays]

They could never do that. Republican Senators would look like racists.

[@johnrandolph9172]

What qualifies this woman as an honorable person........nothing anybody can see in her is worth of any honor or respect.

[@mecurian485]

I really hate that title. Honorable is an adjective that speaks of a person's integrity, and personally I believe the title was created as a cynical ploy to force people to refer to a scoundrel as "honorable".

[@crispincurtis8585]

Another bot with scripted answers

[@mecurian485]

@@crispincurtis8585 Worse. A cynical career politician with an eye on her future prospects rather than the people she is supposed to serve. Public servant is the biggest misnomer of all time.

[@crispincurtis8585]

@@mecurian485 right on

[@Charity291]

They should have public servant before their names and refer to the American people as honorable.

[@johnw7602]

Mrs, Clarke, yes or no, are you capable of answering a direct yes or no question? Um, this administration... I'd love to see her in the same situation without her little "cheat sheet".

[@boughtitbroken2041]

Funny how these appointed officials never know a damn thing. All these issues seem like civil issues, so why it isn't a civil rights issue is beyond wild.

[@xbpbat21x]

The words "Yes" and "No" are not in her vocabulary.

[@maryboushell940]

They deliberately skirt the issues and answer in vague generalities so they can attempt to avoid liability for their actions.Catch them IN ACTION ( on film) making their double standard statements and then DONT ASK them what they think about ANYTHING!!! Show them the LAW or RULE that says they CANT DO IT and BRING them to COURT!!😊🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@chhsdhhs4014]

They are in her vocabulary she has just changed the meaning to them. Up is down, down is up, dark is light, etc. A real POS.

[@exsailor1]

My 12 year son next to me says. “Dad she is not answering the questions”.

[@ChanelStuff]

Because she's not. Smart kiddo you have there👍❤

[@bgbgbg123]

@@ChanelStuff She did answer, Marsha did not like the answer or wanted a "gotcha" answer so she kept asking questions. Her answer was any investigation would be about intimidation and threats not people exercising their freedom of speech. If you've watched any of these insane school board meetings lately, you would understand.

[@ChanelStuff]

@@bgbgbg123 so she answered 1 question. Cool, that must be a righteous thing to some ppl

[@bgbgbg123]

@@ChanelStuff Marsha basically asked her the same question over and over trying to get her to say something different. She did that because she didnt like the answer even though it was correct.

[@ChanelStuff]

@@bgbgbg123 it wasn't correct. When there's no instance brought up saying who is being violent and threatening. And no specific incident, I'm not taking someone's word for it 2nd, 3rd, and 4th hand. When the questions are asked and all you can do is evade and pass the buck you're part of the problem.

[@nighthawk_1]

There's no intimidation going on, they are using intimidation as an excuse to investigate parents and if a parent expresses his or her concerns, it's now being labeled as intimidation. They don't want parents expressing their concerns.

[@b61020]

Way to go, calling out the double standard!!!

[@cmvamerica9011]

Let’s bring some parents to these meetings to testify.

[@josevergara5908]

much better

[@earlwoody7084]

This woman won't tell the truth. She shouldn't be in charge of anything.

[@Brucev7]

Which Fraudulent candidate Biden's staff does? His sycophants?

[@thahellutalkinbout5674]

So you guys are saying parents aren’t threatening people at the school board. Do you guys really hate the Democrat party that bad that you won’t even believe what you see with your own eyes. I guess so because we already seeing how you guys act like January 6 didn’t happen. As far as you guys was concerned it was a peaceful protest. It’s such a shame you guys can’t call a spade a spade

[@smallchange5946]

Parents and their children are the ones that are under Threat from an EVIL Tyrannical Totalitarian Communist Marxist Regime.

[@smallchange5946]

@@thahellutalkinbout5674 Thehellutalkinabout???🤣

[@ronperrinejr133]

@@thahellutalkinbout5674 well when you have Democrats encouraging threats and intimidation, why do you act so surprise when people had enough? Maxine Waters "you need to form a circle, get in their faces push back and let them know they are not welcomed ". Also Maxine Waters "you need to get out there and get more confrontational ". Nancy Pelosi " I don't know why there are no uprisings all across the country maybe there should be ".

[@kennethbaker4447]

💪💪🎯Sock it to her, Sen Blackburn. Thank you Patty Sue Chandler-Lindquist

[@slapurmom5667]

Truth is a scary thing to the swamp. We the people standing United also scares the swamp.

[@cynthialloyd8323]

It’s not a threat when parents voice their opinions against the crt teachings

[@kieferclarkf1674]

"This is not an area the civil rights division looks at" She's such a partisan robotic democrat.

[@willpayne3475]

"So violating the civil rights of parents, many African Americans, regarding race issues is not an area that her Civil rights Division looks at.

[@blmm47]

no she is not trying to be the answer woman she is not in her area

[@kieferclarkf1674]

@@blmm47 uhhh ya it is.

[@blmm47]

@@kieferclarkf1674 she is part of the civil rights ivision not the division not the division that issue tht order. its simple its like people who work for a grocer a person in the meat dept cant tell you what goes on in the bakery or their stanards

[@barbaranocente1629]

Robo coid

[@sexyeur]

Thank you, Forbes!

[@enriquecastellanos7110]

Marsha Blackburn Our God may He Bless and keep you

[@Estereos]

parents should decide what public school is teaching their kids, not government.

[@jim2003sound]

Blackbourn, is well aware that the issues is not freedom of speech which is protected, the issue of some boards appealing to the DOJ is for protection to threats of violence. from parents which is well documented with TV images. The dishonesty shown by Blackburn is breathtaking.

[@fauxque5057]

We elect them. Time to shake them up a little. Vote, and encourage everyone who isn't registered to do it and vote

[@shapanther6065]

This is beyond dumb. CRT is not being taught in elementary or middle schools or highway. It has not been taught and is not being considered. Should not be debating parents upset about it. They are mad about something that is not being taught.

[@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044]

True, also it is the people who pay for public schools not government

[@swskitso]

@@jim2003sound in that case the fbi would be targeting parents who make threats against teachers not parents who speak out against the curriculum

[@helenthomas6716]

Yes or no? So telling people they are fired because they are not doing their jobs is a terrorist threat?!

[@janetcampbell5678]

UNBELIEVABLE EH???

[@lldjslim]

when you get a democrat up against the ropes and destroy their phony narratives and conspiracy theories with the facts and evidence then they retreat to everything is RACIST including the facts and evidence

[@dorisgilmore2124]

@@lldjslim that's true

[@hardwired4548]

@@lldjslim They do that because they all lack Integrity.

[@daniellaw2528]

@@lldjslim You are correct.

[@mingfoster8861]

CRT seems to divide. Parents have a right to speak out in a civil way.

[@harrisfrankou2368]

"Honorary" needs to be removed from these Politicians titles till they earn it.

[@tstyleartistry]

Why are there no rules for answering questions? Not a single question answered. What a waste of time. This is what our tax dollars pay for?

[@kenbowser2943]

Hundreds of thousands a year

[@fatalz3276]

@@kenbowser2943 Millions*

[@veronicadabney1466]

You mean like the Trump supporters who are currently defying congressional subpoenas?

[@matthewhewitt4145]

@@veronicadabney1466 what are you on about?

[@kelaarin]

You forget, the whole purpose of Congressional hearings is political theater, not to obtain answers. They can't actually do anything.

[@smateezic]

The devil has a firm hold on these people. That much is clear as can be.

[@brendalee8694]

And there is a strong 💪🏽 delusion with “even the elect”

[@Brucev7]

Absolutely Matthew 18:6 “I can know if I truly fear God by determining if I have a genuine hatred of evil and an earnest desire to obey His commands.” Jerry Bridges

[@harlembrown8987]

Absolutely under a spell

[@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044]

Biden is in favor of a one same world bank and religion and government Hitlers ideology and antichrist government system to control and enslave. Kennedy warned us about this evil 7 days before he was murdered

[@tbbart6463]

Sure. If what you call the devil is just money.

[@lukridzombie]

Since Clarke won't give a straight, honest answer there's no reason she should be called "honorable". I really hope that when the time comes, since these crybaby school board members were voted into office, they get voted out and replaced with actual honorable members.

[@Winstn2331]

Thank you!!

[@TheReal10bears]

She is trying to avoid answering questions on why there is government overreach

[@yankee2666]

Do democrats ever do otherwise?

[@TheReal10bears]

As the Natives in America use to say "Government speak in Forked Tounge" 😳🤣

[@TheReal10bears]

@@bbunk22 what does your remark about racism have to do with government overreach? Race wasn't even mentioned in my post, it was about the government overstepping its boundaries to weaponise the FBI to go after parents protesting mask mandates & calling out child porn introduced into school curricular activities. My post had nothing to do with racism 🤦🙄

[@TheReal10bears]

@@bbunk22 🤔🙄 OK, I get it. You are a KZbin troll that likes to try to start crap about posts that you are actually clueless about🤣

[@TheReal10bears]

@@bbunk22 poor lil boy playing games. You voted for Biden didn't you🤣 Didn't get everything you wanted when you voted for him huh🤔🤣

[@willgibbs2801]

She sidestepped, dodged, and misdirected every single question asked of her.She didn't answer a single one of them.

[@jillthompson1248]

That’s what politicians do

[@86z50r]

@@jillthompson1248 No that's what ignorant people do! Knowledge is power!

[@dcm682005]

Deflect the question is the name of her game.

[@brendalee8694]

Reminds me of my kids when they were caught in a lie

[@Brucev7]

Graduate of the 'School of Jen P'

[@jveebklyn1644]

I can't believe we have to pay taxes for this clown show.

[@sarahmartinezDOGMAN]

Thank you Sen. Blackburn.! We need more like you.

[@GuidaMopazan]

Critical Race Applied Principles. Better known as CRAP.

[@j.g.c.2494]

and garland's family sells it.

[@kerrimelson]

“Free speech for teachers but not for parents.”

[@gcbarre]

yes: The Right to indoctrinate the Children and put them against their parents and their society is free speech, no: the Right of the parent to be concerned about their sons education and if they are being treat as lepers and delinquents and bullied if they do no follow their Leftist Marxist Crap..

[@katwin659]

This happened because we weren't paying attention. It's time to pay attention and correct our error. Go to schoolboard meetings. Disappoint the school board.

[@debbieparnell2936]

I’m so glad you are asking these ??’s . Thank you. It’s like parents can not be parents anymore 😢

[@Canlyn62]

She NEVER ONCE answered a question! DON'T STOP speaking out, parents!

[@bobbysmith2781]

I wish everyone could homeschool . This crap would end quick

[@chaliwen7217]

we cannot allow America's cancer to infect innocent children in China

[@debbiehauser4446]

They would find away tk come in uour home to monitor what you were teaching. These people need to be removed and charged with treason as they took oaths to support our Constitution and country. Secretly indoctrinating our children IS NIT PART OF THAT OATHE.

[@FirstNameLastName-wt5to]

CA has been trying to get rid of online charters because parents are pulling their kids out of the traditional public schools. We have to fight every year to stop legislation which tries to shut our schools down.

[@lldjslim]

when you get democrat up against the ropes and destroy their phony narratives and conspiracy theories with the facts and evidence then they retreat to everything is RACIST

[@OSTARAEB4]

More and more people are waking up and taking control of their children’s education and saving money by home schooling. Take your power back. The teacher’s unions and school boards are corrupt.

[@OhVohix]

“This is not a matter the civil rights department handles”.. then what do you handle..? You’re obviously testifying for it…?

[@kimberlyjohnson7409]

OhVohix: Your question is 100% valid. She doesn't "handle" anything. She just reads her notes & refuses 2 answer yes or no questions.

[@OhVohix]

@@Clancy192 She’s fighting for organizations that do exactly what her job is suppose to prevent.

[@loriannbendit6296]

Ya their favorite tactic , if you don’t have the answers why are YOU in the chair ?

[@Angela-iv7qy]

She should be fired since she doesn’t know her job. She should be fired for crimes Against Americans!!

[@danielledecarlo9971]

Wonder what they do then? What about all the mandates? This why I took my child out of school.

[@tcd2cool]

Thank you, senator Blackburn. You are doing great work.

[@christopherbuckman4909]

."..... Patriotic Act to target concerned parents..."??? enough said.... NONconfirmed IMO ... sheesh .. INCREDULOUS 😤

[@doctorsloth213]

Kirsten Clarke snaked her way through those questions without answering any.

[@cleanfreak9641]

Get em, Marsha!!!!

[@kimberlyb.]

Oof. I ALMOST felt bad for Kristen Clarke. She got BRUTALIZED.

[@cleanfreak9641]

@@kimberlyb. I don't feel 1 iota of sorrow for people who want to STEAL our freedom. I hope they are verbally DESTROYED and EXPOSED for the EVIL they spew!!!

[@moseleereadingroom8267]

Love Marsha. 👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@phyllisjohnson1019]

@@cleanfreak9641 : Amen

[@maggietinsley2516]

“Threats” means disagreement! This needs to go to Supreme Court!

[@jesuscxmarx6662]

_“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”_*-Jesus, Matthew 5:37*

[@candiedcrusader7841]

You're telling us to shut up and only say yes and no? In this horrifying new political landscape? Democrat shill.

[@paulclifton7035]

@@candiedcrusader7841 how about saying yes or no even once.