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This low-clash trashy behavior of Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) during tonight's address is outlandish. While the President was dispelling the lies by the right regarding whether undocumented people in this country would be covered under health reform (they are not), Wilson took it upon himself to scream out:
"YOU LIE"
…at the President of the United States. You can let your feelings be known about Wilson's behavior by doing this:
petition @CongJoeWilson to apologize for yelling "LIAR" during Obama speech, and lying about #hcr http://act.ly/iq RT to sign #p2
Even better than that — drop some scratch in the kitty for his opponent Rob Miller at Act Blue: http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/19079
You should check out the Wikipedia entry for Wilson before it is edited again:
The other Bush-league behavior seen in the chambers was by Eric Cantor, who texted while sitting in the front row in full view of cameras for the entire speech. One has to wonder why he couldn't for one damn hour, put the thing away. I was wondering if he was fervently texting about adulterous spanking, dripping, sex.
UPDATE: John McCain on CNN called for Wilson to "apologize immediately." So what does the rest of the GOP leadership have to say? And does censure await Wilson?
THE APOLOGY, from CNN’s Politicker: GOP Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina issued a statement Wednesday night apologizing for his outburst during President Obama’s speech to Congress:
“This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President’s remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility.”
See if his behavior qualifies for censure…below the fold.
Censure in the United States is a congressional procedure for reprimanding the President of the United States, a member of Congress, or Judge…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censure_in_the_United_States
>> Lovell Rousseau (R-KY) was censured in 1866 for beating a fellow congressman, Josiah B. Grinnell (R-IA), with a cane in front of the U.S. Capitol, leading to his resignation.
>> Benjamin Gwinn Harris (D-MD) was censured on April 9, 1864 for treasonable utterances.
>> Edward D. Holbrook (D-ID Ter.) was censured on February 4, 1869 for using unparliamentary language on the House floor.
>> Daniel J. Flood (D-PA) was censured for bribery in 1980, leading to his resignation.
>> Charles H. Wilson (D-CA) was censured on June 10, 1980 for "financial misconduct" as a result of the "Koreagate" scandal of 1976.
>> Gerry Studds (D-MA) was censured in 1983 for inappropriate sexual behavior with a congressional page.
>> Dan Crane (R-IL) was censured in 1983 for inappropriate sexual behavior with a congressional page.
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Saw it liveAnd my brother-in-law and I were shocked at the audacity of this shameful man. It was clear what he had said, and I hope he pays the price in the coming days.
SchoolgirlWanna bet he enjoyed being addressed by Obama?
“Tee-hee, Obama and his uncircumcised penis that I obsess about looked at me and addressed me!!”.
There’s much classier ways to get the attention of a man.
Idiots … all !I couldn’t figure out what was said but is it any wonder Town Hall meetings on healthcare have gone the way they have with rude idiots barking their heads off ?
A fine example of “our leaders” at work.
As for Cantor, he’s just a plain idiot who holds on to coattails .. always has been, always will.
You really have to wonder about the mindest of people who send these twits and their like kind to Washington, DC.
And of course this will feed the retoric of the likes of Mullah Limburger for days to come and Faux News too.
Wilson Needs to ApologizeHe also needs to take off his white sheet and go back to NC. He’s a disgrace, even for a Republican Congressman.
http://www.petitiononline.com/…
What is it about SC politicians?it gives Arkansas and Louisiana and Oklahoma….someone to laugh at.
SCNC went blue for President Obama.
his pagemust have a lot of visits.
I can’t even get in.
I do have his # though: 202-225-2452
Give him hell!
He will be hearing from me.
Why won’t Obama…insist Wilson resigns?
Why does Obama put up with this crap?
What would have happened if a Democrat had done this to a Republican president?
We all know the answer to that.
Overall, I’d give Obama a 9…
That he used the word “lie” was long overdue, and I wish he’d hit harder with it. In fact, he should have given the speech weeks ago BEFORE the Brown Shirts grabbed the ball.
And I wish he had gone off script when George Wallace er Joe Wilson demonstrated the result of inbreeding and zing him with something like, “Exhibit A”…or looked at Wilson every time he spoke of lies or demagoguery, etc., thereafter, in the speech.
WTF?Can you only imagine what would have happened if a Democrat had yelled something like that at Bush during one of his speeches to Congress? There would have been hell to pay! His low-brow, childish behavior is inexcusable.
speaking of brownshirts …The cover of Blenn Geck’s new upcoming “book”. Why is this orc wearing a Stasi uniform? This seems to be Bizarro Week on the other side.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ…
SighRepublicans
Awww…”he’s jes a good ol’ boy…”Seriously, he needs to go take a walk on the Aplicahian Trail with a tin foil hat and not come back from Argentina. I’m sure his Governor can show him the way.
won’t be excusablePelosi looked shocked, but Obama gave this dork a stare. A slight smile and a venomous stare. We shall see.
not a good strategyIt’s better the voters just vote his @$$ out or the Republican Party call for his resignation. We have more of a chance for him being voted out of office.
Feel free to contribute to his opponent Rob Miller’s campaign. I plan to next pay day.
http://www.robmillerforcongres…
Currently it’s down due to all the traffic… Gotta <3 it.
petitionWe need to star a petition to rescind his health insurance.
that would be completely improperfor a president to do. the people of SC elected this jackass. it is the people of SC that need to recall him. he should also be censured by the house. however, unless you want to live in a dictatorship, think twice about giving any executive you permission to dismiss members of the legislature. even jackasses.
Leave Wilson in Congressjust label him REPUBLICAN “CLASS”
HI, I am HappyCat, and I am running for President. I promise to deliver Health Care for ALL. I will not send troops into war OIL. I will fight for LGBT Civil Rights. I also stand for the separation of Church and State. I will not allow torture and prosecute those guilty of ordering it to happen.
GEE, I could have won given these promises. Someone else did that and look what we have. President Obama. And what do we have? Nothing.
OBJECTION!We orcs take exception to being lumped in with a piece of garbage like Glenn Beck.
Lok’tar ogar!
Gave a finger too.
Not sure which finger, but regardless:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200…
You can’t fire a coworkerYou have to let the bosses do that….Oh hey, look at that–we just so happen to be the bosses.
point takenThere is no curse in Entish, Elvish or the tongues of Men for this.
Yeah but you didn’t do it WBB…While being black. Don’t sell the man short. He has already accomplished a great deal in his time.
I initially read thatas “gave the finger.”
“Addison Graves Wilson, Sr., usually known as Joe Wilson”How do you get “Joe” out of “Addison Graves”?
maybe addison graves never got all the way to school with his lunch money
good ideaI took your suggestion to heart. Donated. I’m ready for 2010; bring ‘em on.
YAY!!=]
If only I had a real Democrat running for Senate.
I am not a big fan of my current Senator up for reelection, Blanche Lincoln.
Wilson phoned Rahm Emmanuel to apologise, on Rachelhe also issued a written apology, but Keith Olbermann has a special comment tomorrow for Wilson not apologising cuz he’s WRONG.
I heard McCain told Wilson he had to IMMEDIATELY apologise.
Probably the same waythey got “Joe” from “Samuel”.
Another explanationHe may have been dozing off, was dreaming that he was in an audience at a town hall meeting, and shouted that out of reflex. Or maybe he’s a complete prick. I’m kinda leaning toward the latter.
You don’t.It was just easier for him to learn how to spell it and who’s to say that he knows how to now.
The way I read the CIS reportIs that illegals could not get subsidies to buy insurance but may be required by law to carry insurance.
This would mean that illegals would be subsidizing citizens. I would think the Republicans would love that.
Granted there are still issues to be resolved like how to determine someone is illegal without putting undue burden on citizens who are applying for healthcare and the whole issue of most illegals not filing for taxes. Sounds like they have some more work to do to flesh out this issue.
Ar-KansasOh dear, I’m sorry to hear you’re from there…
me tooWhy couldn’t I have been born in Canada?
Sheesh.
I can legally marry and have great health care.
::sigh::
Go to the ActBlue page that Pam linked toI’ve made some popcorn and keep hitting “refresh” (because Joe Wilson is an asshole and I am easily amused). Since the end of the speech Rob Miller’s fundraising amount via ActBlue has doubled and keeps going. Blame DKos; they have their own group that’s raised almost $17K.
prick is too NICEdildo as in hard rubber thing….maybe
I’ve heardhe’s raised 40K so far.
I am following him on Twitter.
What about a Republican?Didn’t Shrub (the little Bush) say things would be easier if this were a dictatorship, and he was the dictator?
I’m just tired of letting the other side pulling their bullcrap and our side doing nothing.
I know that in our form of government, Obama has no way of “firing” this butthole. But, if the situation were reversed, every single Republican would be out for blood.
Just saying…
In All LiklihoodThere were quite a few Joe Wilsons on that side of the chamber tonight. This one just yelled out what the others were all thinking.
It didn’t matter what Obama said this evening or says in the future. They’re going to shoot down ANYTHING that comes out of the White House.
I am not selling him short In fact, I believe he has sold the LGBT community short. Be it my personal feelings and what not, I believe he wasted his time trying to appease the right wingers.
It is well documented he could stop the discharge of gay and lesbian service members, but no, he still lets them go.
What about war crimes? Nothing there and still evidence comes out proving what a disgrace Bush and Company are.
I happen to live in a state, Colorado, where LGBT rights are taken seriously. I moved here from Florida in 2007.
I find it sad that he wasted his political capital trying to win those who will never support him and his campaign promises. Now with his approval below 50% he has lost the strength he had.
Don’t dare think I will be voting for him or other spineless Democratic candidates next time around.
But just for the interest of others, what has he really done? Besides lose his base supporters?
dildo as in hard rubber thing….maybe NOT, a dildo has some good uses.
I think…The best play the Democrats have is to say “Hey it’s a Republican problem, they need to censure their own. He violated their own rules.”
This puts the Republicans in a tough position. Alienated their own bigoted constituents by censuring or further distancing themselves from the general public by doing nothing.
maggot works for me
Yeah, seriously –The GOP seems to be full of people more cock-obsessed than I am, and I haven’t gotten laid in years.
So, you don’t really have a problem living in an authoritarian dictatorshipas long as it is your side that is in power?
Just saying…
What exactly has he accomplished?
I’ve spent the last couple hoursI’ve spent the last couple hours trying to research Rob Miller’s positions. I think before we start campaigning for him, we should know what he thinks on LBGT issues and at least health care. With several campaigns coming up for equal marriage, ENDA or other concerns, I really don’t see why we should give money to someone if they aren’t supporting our issues (and for all we know right now, he’s a conservative Dem on health care). We really should know more about this man before we make him a priority. If all we’re doing is trying to punish some man who called Obama a “liar” (especially after the lies he’s told to our community), I don’t think this is a wise investment. Spend it in Maine to fight for equal marriage, or locally on someone who has pledged to fight for equal rights.
Mr. Miller’s campaign page is down because of all the increased interest. Does anyone know where his positions might alternatly be?
CensuredBoth Wilson and Pence should be censured by house rules.
Joe the Dumber
Well said.And I’m glad you said it.
Rep. Joe Wilson yells “You Lie” at the President during address to Congress I would expect nothing less from the rethugnican party. They have a lot of CLASS without the “CL”. All the rethugnican party is now, is a band of misfits and degenerates who get their kicks out of illicit sex and being obstructionist.
Lucky meMy dad married a Canadian girl and decided Canada was a better place to raise kids than Virginia.
Another petition – please sign!http://www.petitiononline.com/…
Not the townin Newfoundland? It looks pretty scenic and it is right near Placentia…
I tried to donate to ActBlueexcept that they won’t accept donations from federal contractors, which I am as of this morning, ironically. Just got hired.