Rep. Billy Long drowns out protester with auction call in Twitter hearing

[@nicholaszachman716]

Whether you’re liberal or conservative, you have to admit that this is absolutely hilarious.

[@bentley1960]

until it happens to you. This is disgusting behavior. He should be arrested and charged with violation of oath of office. This is far from upholding, and defending the constitution.

[@AoBaiGaming]

@@bentley1960 It's tragic how much the sense of humor has degraded over just the short amount of time this has been uploaded compared to now. Benty-boy, go and get an actual education on the word "comedy". Also, it was legal, he used his speaking time to do such a thing, proven by the fact he says "I yield back" at the end. He gives his choice of words, and then gives speaking power back to the rest of the chairs, or whoever is next on the podium.

[@benkenobisgirl]

@@bentley1960 What are you talking about? Laura Loomer, a far right xenophobic bigot, decided to interrupt a hearing with some ridiculous noise just so she could post it -- which is why she had her cellphone on. Blathering about trump saving her or whatever. Her idiotic behavior was interrupted by another Republican (Billy Long) who drowned her out with auctioneer patter until she could be thrown out. He yielded and was applauded for stopping the stupidity.

[@bentley1960]

@@benkenobisgirl I do not know where to begin. If you can not see the arrogance these politicians have in thinking they are unaccountable for their actions, and do not have to answer to anyone for what they say or do, I can only say your part of the problem.

[@benkenobisgirl]

@@bentley1960 Did you even watch the video. During a hearing with Twitter's CEO, a woman decides to interrupt and yell and disturb proceedings to garner attention she desperately seeks. As she's yelling, she is asked to stop, then security is called. While security is being fetched, Rep Billy Long decides to drown out her xenophobic babble. She was thrown out as was expected and the hearing continued. The only one held accountable was Laura Loomer, the one who interrupted. They were just trying to do their jobs. If you're going to blame me for any problems, please remember it's *you're*.

[@state135]

I feel bad for the stenographer.

[@sulufest]

LOLZ 😆

[@beefknuckles]

hahahah

[@emilyb1438]

My thought too 😂

[@jonquist9950]

Omg I hope they don't really have to record all that. Lol Maybe they could just put "Rep so & so does auctioneer call for 30 seconds".

[@dyembag]

Right??? 😂 😂

[@donnagail8217]

Would have been funnier is people started raising their hands, like they were bidding!

[@rshrsh5420]

Having an uncle that was in the profession had me thinking the same thing. They even share the same last name but he lived in California. I'll give Billy Long credit for his sense of humor...I lost it when he said "I'll yield back"

[@Jakehava]

@@rshrsh5420, Good ol' Missouri "...sense of humor..." from a Missouri good ol' boy.

[@nickbrothwood9903]

I was thinking the same thing. If I was there, I would have raised my hand.

[@fundude4566]

This is my congressman. I disagree with him on everything but this was awesome.

[@hamptonsprint]

So proud to know Billy Long! That is the funniest thing that I've seen in a long time!!! "We're selling the Cell Phone!!!"

[@victorgallego-anyi9322]

fun fact: Rep. Billy Long is an actual auctioneer

[@cpotisch]

You can't pull of that patter in a whim like that if you're not an auctioneer.

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

and a republican!

[@NBT2469]

Wait......what was the final amount for that lady's cellphone? I think it was $550. But wow.......funny as heck.

[@knorwood2100]

NO IT WAS $5.50 CENTS

[@Quarton]

Yep! $550.00 was his final bid. America Loves Representative Billy Long, from Springfield, Missouri!!

[@BigBrezzy]

It appears to be an iPhone 8. $550 is a pretty dang good deal.

[@camillecruxinger9368]

Brilliant! Illustrate absurdity with absurdity!

[@kajlove1]

Exactly, but that point will be lost on the unintelligent and humorless!

[@AB_thingsDFW]

But I think the second absurdity overabsurded the initial absurdity. I yield back!

[@holyland6380]

Excellent! All Trump supporters should be ignored and mocked and shut down. They've declared war on facts, truth and reasoning. Nothing reasonable can ever get through to them. There's no point reasoning or arguing with them. Just leave them rotting by themselves.

[@DNR1982]

hahahahahahahathud

[@RogerinKC]

Proud to be a Missourian!

[@Jason-ny2bu]

Same here brother....STL

[@Jakehava]

@Daniel Rodriguez, Mark Twain comes to mind.

[@hubb3498]

Do you guys auction girls legally or in secrecy?

[@forexed8948]

I only lived in Missouri during my years in college, but this once I'm jealous that Missouri has such a cool Colonel to represent it. I honestly wish there were more like him in office, to make DC someplace I'd want to visit, if only to give the Colonel stuff to auction for me as a joke.

[@Maxumized]

He showed respect to that woman that she showed him and the entire room

[@joequillun7790]

Bill long, what a great sense of humor...something capitol hill needs a "serious" dose of. Thanks for posting.

[@Jakehava]

joe quillun , Billy Long is a classic example of folks from Missouri.

[@MrJCMG]

While we can disagree on the man's politics (and I do, strongly), you've got to give credit where it is due, it was a genuinely funny thing to do in the moment.

[@ShempDavidNiven]

Gee thanks for straightening us out on that. I was just asking _I wonder if Mr Jonathan Girvan agrees with the Missouri Representative's politics?_ Sorry....I'm just completely out of patience with you virtue-signalling choads.

[@catrina6541]

@@ShempDavidNiven ok but when did anyone ask

[@rmccaa7240]

Lmao.. I yield back 🤣🤣🤣

[@ArkansasPrepper]

I am, of coarse, from Arkansas but would be proud to be a Missourian at that momment!

[@jaretreveille2290]

The protester was Laura Loomer, a pro-Trump Jewish conservative banned by Twitter for criticizing Sharia. She went there to confront Jack Dorsey about why she was banned.

[@billhead8652]

That was great. This could be used for all hecklers.

[@Jakehava]

bill head, Yep. That's the Missouri way.

[@forexed8948]

Could? more like Should.

[@jilpoke]

Would have been great if someone yelled out "YUUUUP!"

[@dyembag]

Hahaha right?

[@graywolfyoung7628]

i would have been on the floor if that was the case

[@stefanniecundiff1554]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@forexed8948]

First ever honest way of raising money in DC

[@glassesm.3]

I definitely would've started howling with laughter at the phone part😂😂💀

[@fartzinacan]

That's funny right there. I don't care what side of the aisle you're on.

[@chrisaultman1]

Git 'er out!

[@geraldgoldsmith6032]

Apple iPhone 8 Plus 5.5", 64 GB, GSM Unlocked - $874.00 iPhone 8 Plus cell phone case in a Watercolor Floral pattern 5.5" - $14.99 Bluetooth Selfie Stick with Adjustable Head (Rose) - $15.99 Being made the laughing stock of the hearing as your cell phone is auctioned off by Rep. Billy Long - "PRICELESS"

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

I'm glad he clarified it was the cell phone being auctioned. For a minute, there, I thought she was going in to slavery.

[@forexed8948]

then a second auction would have been necessary, for her owner to be rid of her idiocy since that lady is obviously a trump cultist.

[@doctorfritz2563]

this is the best video in the last year. hands down. perfect 10/10

[@asherwiener9600]

I had the opportunity to go fishing with Billy and he was awesome! I don’t always agree with his politics but he was a great guy!

[@candyedwards4109]

Brilliantly done sir.

[@sheryllynn8063]

I'm a conservative, but can't stand the sight of Laura Loomer. Nuisance "reporter".

[@shanefrazier8400]

What she was saying about Jack Dorsey was spot on though.

[@USA96651]

The two stars Billy Long and the selfie stick! Absolutely hilarious

[@Ανατόλιαείναιελληνική]

I am a Liberal but I find this hilarious!

[@whicker59]

I love it, I love it, I love it. Billy Long is an American treasure.

[@Sehara]

I almost bought that cell phone lol! 😂😂😂

[@shadee15]

This made my entire DAY!!!!

[@C3metalthingies]

That was absolutely AMAZING!

[@tylermanning4321]

If it aint the man from missouri doing the auctioneering I DONT WANT IT

[@michaelneese3288]

I raised my hand at 2 and a quarter. Didn’t win though.

[@JOHNNYFUTS]

Epic!! very good!!!

[@camillecruxinger9368]

That's my rep! Brilliant! I love the man!

[@Dranovill9]

I have never laughed so hard than today at this spectacle of genius! That is one skilled man with a talent that will never fade, that's what you call a true "American"!

[@Jakehava]

Roland Harris , A "true American", and a good example of most folks from Missouri.

[@mousearebec]

Yep when you act the fool, you get played as a fool

[@JR101A]

Who's here after Trump announced him as his pick to be IRS commissioner?

[@1Corinthians15.1-4]

Now we know who Billy Long really is.

[@henrylivingstone2971]

An auctioneer 😂😂😂

[@clp480]

“We’re selling the cellphone there” 😂😂😂

[@sheritownsend7525]

Love it! It gives me ideas.

[@kajlove1]

THAT--WAS---FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

[@KyvannShrike]

That was amazing. Re-elect that man if he's running.

[@rshrsh5420]

Care to guess how many memes get created just from this episode?

[@York22]

KyvannShrike he got re elected

[@curly-d23]

0:56 Poor guy looks like he’s questioning all the choices that have lead his life up to this moment 😆

[@BossHoggBroDog]

Such a G move holy crap

[@tanjiro6641]

The auctioneer came to my school he is a Congressman now and he told me to look it up

[@chrishartsell9027]

Greatest thing ever

[@ky73morrison]

Way to go Rep. Long! Proud to be from the great state of Missouri!

[@bl458]

How can one set this up as a ringtone?

[@alexstepanyuk381]

and that's an example of censorship (much needed in this case!)

[@angusmarch1066]

He should have said "Sold!" At the end.

[@bootscootinoldtimmer1150]

And that's how it is done folks!! Love it.

[@tralalalala1259]

I love Billy Long❣️🇺🇸

[@mrcashball]

Beautiful, Billy!

[@deezligma6076]

I wonder what she was protesting.

[@zainy11]

God bless American Politics, this is amazing

[@eroraf8637]

Shoutout to that guy in the front row with the facepalm when the chant starts.

[@mikeklecker5462]

I love it it’s the only way to shutdown a protestor regardless what politics you believe in 😂😂😂

[@doodmonkey]

That was great

[@chrisphillips555]

Oh, that was freaking awesome!!

[@zoolo919]

love it..iam gona do this next time the wife start arguing about some silly crap. ..😂😂😂

[@davidellis5141]

You are in the wrong business Sir. Sell the lady out. Trending soon.... Lol

[@ShiroKage009]

What was the final bid?

[@joaquinfuentes6605]

I would like to know one thing. If this lady was a reporter or what kind of message was she trying to deliver to Mr. Billy Long and the rest of the politicians present in there. It seems funny and hilarious in a way but I might thought the lady was feeling embarrassed by the attitude and reaction of Mr. Billy Long. Have a good weekend greetings your friend Joaquin. That's life sometimes as adults we have to things with good humor and laughter, and enjoy life.

[@davidmurphy5405]

Way to go uncle Billy. Am Hueys side of the family write me

[@torley]

SOLD!

[@charlesbaer9971]

That protester is Laura Loomer, a close confidant and advisor of Donald Trump.

[@sulufest]

WTF?! Lolz 😂 this is a circus!!

[@sirroganestevezofnaples3076]

nope its politics

[@Cavscout101]

This is America

[@DNR1982]

wow! I thought I was watching hitchhikers guide to the galaxy

[@nazmozafarian3]

This is the greatest video and fight back ever.Im falling out of my chair and cant stop laghing🙌😄😅😅😅🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@benwagner2000]

1:02 why does his tie have racial emojis 🤣🤣

[@ldj7039]

That's how you steal a spotlight lmao 😂😂😂

[@LesterPruitt]

This man deserves an Oscar...absolutely brilliant....

[@MrSamialbeik]

So much for asking for ORDER -> the man starting an auction :D :D :D .... Taxas style

[@wildmanmark12]

That's got to be the funniest thing ever.

[@izregistered]

Serious Talent.

[@darrellcopeland4461]

Dying of laughter ! Well Done !!

[@MycketTuff]

Good message, wrong execution. That was a hilarious way of going about it.

[@tripodurra]

That was awesome and should be done to every paid protester in that room

[@bigplaymorton]

This is some of the funniest 💩I've seen in awhile!!!

[@lucky_ramen9803]

*Dominance Asserted*

[@Mystrohan]

Easily the best response to a protester ever seen at any Congressional hearing. Bravo, Congressman!

[@MikeBrown-dq2ge]

Awesome job

[@retardexposer1385]

An American hero.

[@Jason-ny2bu]

Nice to see people actually getting and laughing for a change...right?

[@rkhyden1950]

Great job Billy.

[@CasiodorusRex]

She got owned!

[@jime6688]

Great job Mr. Long!

[@beachmom561]

This was great!!!

[@paulineackermann2598]

Now I've seen it all.

[@marcusanthony179]

Amen Jack Dorsey. You got it done!!!

[@northamericanintercontinen3207]

I loath Laura Loomer I hate her Rep Long is my hero

[@jimpalmer2981]

That’s Laura Loomer.

[@alexchilelli5583]

We don’t deserve Billy long

[@josephtaboada2991]

I do not hate birthdays like I used to. The future resting place couldn't be as insane as what we are watching what is happing to our wonderful country!

[@thedudeabides2531]

LoL! That was too awesome.. and hilarious. Putting this in my favorites.

[@TrolliPoilli]

This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen😂

[@brotherheymoe]

That necktie was perfect for the occasion.

[@sharpsho0ter887]

My boi Billy Long from Mo! Only he would auction a phone that someone is holding.

[@AncloteRiver]

She looks familiar. Is she a professional complainer?

[@Lboogie23]

That was great!

[@drm44876366]

I got a c note, Hip!