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Congressional Dissing: "Nitwits" Okay, "Hypocrite" Not

Congressional Dissing: "Nitwits" Okay, "Hypocrite" Not

Upstate Congressional member Louise Slaughter just reminded her fellow members about what goes for conduct at the House of Representatives, in the wake of the Rep. Joe Wilson "you lie" moment. According to Politico's Glenn Thrush, "Especially useful: The section on how to properly insult the executive branch in the in the chamber. 'Disgrace" and "nitwits' -- okay. 'Liar' or 'sexual misconduct' -- ixnay."

Under section 370 of the House Rules and Manual it has been held that a Member could: more ›

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