Hoekstra compared the mass uprising of Iranians – utilizing Twitter as an organizing tool -- to the GOP's attempt to express dissatisfaction over Nancy Pelosi's decision to adjourn Congress before an energy vote last August.

More Twitter responses:

Rode a packed metro into work this morning. Now know what it's like to be in a concentration camp.

I burned my finger this morning on a hot plate, now I know how Joan of Arc felt.

I spilled some lukewarm coffee on myself just now, which is somewhat analogous to being boiled in oil.

I splashed my face with cold water this morning after shaving, which is similar to having been waterboarded.

I got a splinter in my hand today. Felt just like Jesus getting nailed to the cross.

Someone walked in on me while I was in the bathroom. Reminded me of Pearl Harbor.

Had to move all my stuff to a new office w/o a corner view. Now I know what the Trail of Tears was like.

Ate leftover for lunch today. Just like the Donner par