From the things-that-you-can't-make-up file, today Rep. John Culberson (R-TX) tweeted:
Good to see Iranian people move mountains w social media, shining sunlight on their repressive govt - Texans support their bid for freedom
Oppressed minorities include House Repubs: We are using social media to expose repression such as last night's D clampdown shutting off amends.
Not to be outdone, Rep. Pete Hoekstra rebelliously tweeted:
Iranian twitter activity similar to what we did in House last year when Republicans were shut down in the House.
about 2 hours ago from TwitterBerry
I know that when I watch the videos smuggled out of Iran, where millions are in the streets, some bleeding and dying in a fight for fair elections and representation, I can't help but be reminded of what Republicans in the House are going through. The parallels are downright eerie.