Culberson: House GOP just like Iranian dissidents…??

House Republicans are using Twitter to expose oppression just like Iranian dissidents, according to Rep. John Culberson (R-Tex.).

The Texas Republican just 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 includeHouseRepubs: We are using social media to expose repression such as last night’s D clampdown shutting off amends

As background, Culberson is upset that Republican were unable to offer amendments to appropriation bills pushed through the House.

But still, I think protesters in Iran, who are using Twitter to compensate for a crackdown on foreign media, would take issue with the comparison.

UPDATE: Spencer Ackerman points out that Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) tweeted something similar:

Iranian twitter activity similar to what we did in House last year when Republicans were shut down in the House.