Staying Classy the GOP Way: Cong. Joe Wilson Yells Out "You Lie!" During Obama's Speech
Showing that once more that Republicans have no class and no respect for government and Americans, Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina yelled out "You lie!" when President Obama reassured Americans that his health care reform plan did not include illegal aliens. Politico:
"There are also those who claim that our reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. This, too, is false - the reforms I'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally," President Obama said.
A loud voice from the Republican side of the hall answered, "Lie" -- my colleague Glenn Thrush reports it was Rep. Joe Wilson (R - S.C.) -- drawing a second "It's not true," from Obama and a shake of Nancy Pelosi's head.
The bill is designed to exclude those immigrants, though some Republicans have called for more explicit bans on funding for illegal immigrants and have claimed the bill will funnel money to illegal immigrants.
FactCheck.org described those claims as "false" and noted that one version of the legislation already includes an explicit bar on federal funding for illegal immigrants' health care.
Disgusting. Can you imagine the uproar if a Democrat had so little class as to do that during one of Bush's speeches? To be fair, Wilson was condemned on both sides of the aisle. Even McCain said that Wilson should apologize.
There is an http://act.ly/iq petition going viral, asking @CongJoeWilson to apologize for yelling "YOU LIE" in President Obama's speech.
If you'd like to sign,please click here.
UPDATE: Joe Wilson is being challenged by Rob Miller for SC-02. You can donate to Miller's ActBlue page here.
UPDATE #2: Wow. In less than two hours, challenger Rob Miller has raised over $11K. Clearly quaking in his boots at the disgust leveled at him, Wilson has issued the following apology:
“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.”
The Republicans are out to destroy the social fabric and all that are concerned with it.
The Democrats are doing only slightly better.
statusquObama, change you can only pretend in
Karen Ignani had a scam
It's fleecing was supported by Olympia Snowe
and everywhere that Ignani went
The fleecing was sure to grow
http://democratz.org
A feature not a bug.
show their A$$...If it is on tape --no one can deny their bad form or lies! Loop it MSM..continue to show up the GOP crazies! Wilson's opponent received $100,000 overnight! take that for bad form!
They are all, each and every one, spoiled brats, acting out just like 'Lord Of The Flies'.
HERE!
Some stuff you can't make up!
Typical.
"Anyone that makes less than $150K in this country, has no business voting Republican."
And the al cracka crazy train rolls on through the night.
I really feel like doing a foot stomp on the stupid, no brain, scammy rethugs.
Hope I don't get deleted by Site Monitor for pushing violent ideas, but I am really steamed up.
"Let's talk dirty to the animals"
he wanted to unleash a little whoopass on that guy - see how his elbow juts out and the look on his face? Priceless.
I'm sorry he didn't have the Sargent-At-Arms reomve him from the Chamber.
other thread that are saying he went right on kissing their republican asses after that comment.
Believe, I make a living observing faces during communications. He was saying you have just tested me!
..............right about that. I don't bother to watch him anymore. He's a whore, acing out. I'm embarrassed for him, 'cause excuse me???? Didn't enslavement put the peóns in their place???? Aren't they supposed to bow/scrap before the Masta' and just say 'yes, master'???? The Kleptocrates know they bought him,they aren't even worried.
was the look of *Oh shit, we been called out on our bullshit* on the faces of alot of the reslug bastards there, mixed with a bit of *damn, they're gonna run this thing through both houses*....
Or was that just me...
I must have seen a different speech than some folks.
I feel MUCH more confident about this bill, and MUCH more confident about the prez.
As for Wilson...that racist nutbag might as well have shouted the "N" word...
saw it like you did, as did I. Idiots abound everywhere, even on this site.
The only thing classy about it was Obama's handling of it.
Tried to leave the guy some email but his site is jammed. Tried to leave a message for Pelosi demanding a reprimand or censure but her mailbox was full. WIKI is keeping up to date with news on this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Wilson_(U.S._politician)#Presidential_address
I have a feeling Joe Wilson's political career is just about over. After that he'll probably get a radio talk show.
last refuge of the scoundrel.
Yeah. Look at a line up of Fox pundits these days and it's like you're looking at a police identity parade.
Except they're all fucking guilty.
he's from south carolina...im sure they love to vote in racist right wingers...he'll probably get tons of support from his base...lets face it there's a lot of ppl in this country that are racist and just cant come to grips with us having a black president. and i dont see that changing very soon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censure_in_the_U...
I left a nice little message on it----felt good!
href="http://www.legistorm.com/memberbio/535/Rep_Joe_Wilson.html"
“The greatest evildoers are those who don’t remember because they have never given thought to the matter, and, without remembrance, nothing can hold them back,”
at $10 Million each. $100 Million for the new kid on the rope a dope.
"Let's talk dirty to the animals"
I want to see this motherfuckers ass BURN for this. Does anyone remember any member of the Dems call Bush a FUCKING LIAR for Iraq and WMD's?
. . . they should have. Certainly should for the next repub president.
that it's a southern Congressman (Southern C & Lers, you know I love ya, and mean no harm - plus my Dad was from Tennessee)!
I told my Mom earlier that, "How trashy. It's one thing to behave like an idiot at a town hall meeting, it's another thing to act like that on Capital Hill.
I hope Wilson gets censured and resigns!
I've never seen change without a fire
He might be censured. He's too much of a hero to the right now to resign though.
The spineless Dems won't do shit, in the interest of bipartisanship and all. Maybe Harry Reid will send him a strongly worded letter. Fuckin' pussy ass bastards.
Generally speaking I don't trust anyone making over 150K a year.
I was thinking the same thing. If this happened to Bush the Republicans would be burning up the air waves and demanding scalps. I don't hear that at all from the Dems, just making some noises and wringing their hands.
This was a serious breach of decorum and should be treated as such.
.............always snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Only proves the USofBLOODYISRAEL has only one party, always with a straw-man, DIMs!!! Thanks a lot Rahm!! I'm trying to control myself, because Rahm makes me incendiary.
If this went down when Asshole was president, that person would have been lifted up and tossed out.
NOBODY 2012
...............probably 'renditioned' and disappeared. Isn't the restraint of Habeus Corpus, nice???? No one could even prove that this guy existed.
You would be sure that since bullys nothing but Craven Cowards, and totally wimps,YELLOW!!!! You can bet with King Geo. this guy would have a life harrassed at every turn, and in the end, probably commit suicide. I've heard many stories of the vengence of the incompetents.
to some CIA blacksite, tortured for a few months to get him to admit he was hiding WMD's in his shoe. Then held indefintely at Gitmo. Just defending freedom here guys.
CTM1978 is apparently above useless provocation... lol
He did not say F'in liar, and yes democrats have heckled republican presidents including Bush. I'm not condoning what he did but lets not pretend dems are saints.
have you got a link? was it during an address to Congress?
The reason I ask, is if what you are saying is true, that would be the first thing on FOX, CNN, Morning Joe, and I haven't heard that's happened, you know a mash up spineless polite dems calling out during a formal gathering things like "You lie!" "Filthy bastard!" or whatever you think you heard, to 'balance' Joe Wilson's poor behaviour, and to justify it-the old "They did it too!" defense, which my mom would dismiss with a "If they jumped off a bridge, etc."
me-oww!
Here is just one example. I didn't want this to turn into a match about who is worse democrats or republicans. I simply feel that everyone is sidetracked from the real issues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxmEGG71PM
While I see no problem with calling out politicians as liars when they lie(something that should have been done to Bush every time he opened his mouth), there is no excuse for this type of juvenile behaviour when POTUS is addressing the nation in a joint session of congress. I can't imagine the good people of S.C. are at all proud of their representive. Hopefully this is one stoog that fails to get re-elected.
He barely won last time. You can bet his ass is grass now.
I wonder. I'll bet we're looking at the next big right-wing hero/celebrity.
i think he'll be the racist/right-wing hero.
I already had someone donate money and come pay day next week, I will be donating as well.
In case anyone else is interested: http://www.robmillerforcongress.com/wordpress/
The lack of vision on the part of Republicans is astounding. This isn't about keeping their taxes low. It's about keeping American working.
When did we become a country that allows itself to be satisfied with boundaries that hinder itself rather than allow dreams and promise and a straight path toward a strong future?
I am so sick of the backward 1950's mentality in the Republican party. I'm sick of it's lack of compassion and good manners.
Jeanne
when the supreme court installed Bush. To answer your question.
Please wake me up when the Republicans have left the building. I've had all I can stand.
Jeanne
how about that backhanded apology? "While I disagree..." my rear appendage!
How much lower do these people have to go before We The People say enough?! How loathsome can they be before the sheeple say, "I can no longer support this kind of hate!"
This constant barrage of bigotry, ignorance and fear is giving me a giant migraine...
Mark Sanford is probably sending him a thank you note for replacing him in tomorrows headlines.
Thanks SC ,first Hootie & the Blowfish ,now this. Why do you hate America?
Steven Colbert is from South Carolina!
Mark Sanford is probably offering up his wife for Wilson to fuck.
Sanford's wife I do think has quite a bit of spine. She threw him under the bus in at least one interview, and set tough conditions if he was to get back with her.
I'd *love* to be the fly on the wall if she were asked to sleep with Wilson. On second thought, I think I'd be able to hear her response all the way up here in NC.
What, another insincere apology, don't bother.
the sorriest word.
Agreed. If he owns up to it fine, but pressuring him? Forget about it. Better to let him roast in his own juice. Look for him on FOX.
If he gave an apology it would be insincere! What need to happen is that his party should apologise by getting rid of this idiot.
Have you ever watched him give a one minute speech on the house floor?
He is a total bushbot, at the end of each speech he says and I quote" We will never forget sept 11th"!
He says sadam had WMD's that they just didn't find them. lol
I just cannot stomach these right wing liars crooks and idiots any longer.
republicanism is a mental illness!
Miller ran a good campaign against Wilson in 2008. Miller's running again in 2010.
from ActBlue:
"Rob Miller left the Marine Corps in 2008 to offer South Carolina fresh ideas and innovative solutions. His message was heard loud and clear: Joe Wilson got the race of his life. Rob got over 46% of the vote, with very little funds, and now he's running for Congress in 2010--and needs your help!"
Robert Miller - District #2
219 Scott's Street
Beaufort, SC 29907
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One of our occasional contributers, Clifford Schecter, is consulting for Rob Miller's campaign and I added an update to the post to include his info.
The best revenge for such a disrespectful and unmannerly act is to have him voted out of office.
.............donate heavily to his competor. Give the opponent lots and lots of Facetime, somehow. Yeh, silly me, it's TASS/PRAVDA, the 'media/propaganda.' For example, Rahm has kicked Sestak under the bus already!! He's Arlen Spectors opponent.
naw! the Dems have no nads.
Some stuff you can't make up!
Reprehensible? Yes! But is heckling the President during a congressional speech a censurable offense? What constitutes censure?
There's no such things as a list of offenses. A Congressman can be censured for anything that the rest of Congress votes to censure him for. It's just a reprimand voted on by the entire body.
a speech to the American people. How low can you get? I'm astounded.
Jeanne
I bet this guy is hailed as a hero tomorrow.
and you remind me just how low these dick's can sink.
Jeanne
i do believe ur right.
like that.
South Carolina should be really proud of Joe Wilson. Did he feel like Gov. Sanford was getting too much attention so he would just help himself out a little bit by calling the Pres. of the US a liar while he was speaking to congress....in the well of congress.
Keith just made him the Worst Person In The World. Works for me.
SECURITY!
Thank you!
NOBODY 2012
If you INSIST on being represented by such disrespectful and hypocritical trash, you had better take a long look in the mirror and ask yourself if that is the representation you deserve.
This is pathetic. Too much from SC is pathetic lately.
needs to do some soul searching.
I've asked friends in Great Britain and New Zealand to describe how US citizens are perceived in their countries--particularly with regards to the health insurance reform debate. Without exception, they admit that the United States is not respected. One Kiwi friend said she and her close acquaintances pity us.
We have got to figure out how to stifle the Angry Group, and bring them into the fold. Cognitive dissonance is much preferable to continued uncivil discourse.
http://christianexodus.org/
a classic case of projection. Keith just exposed how Wilson lied.
Love
ooh, details? I didn't watch KO.
The GOP keeps thinking that if only they can keep President Obama on his heels, the country will somehow come running back to them. The party that got us into this mess and has absolutely no ideas will somehow get us out.
The Republicans are through.
Obama's the quarterback.
Unfortunately the Dims aren't doing any better, they've sold us out to the corporate swine that now run this country. My friends and I are never voting Dem again, third party votes from here on out.
Generally speaking I don't trust anyone making over 150K a year.
"I have a feeling Joe Wilson's political career is just about over...... "
I disagree, he is from South Carolina. His constituents will call him their hero for doing this. His fellow Representatives will secretly pat him on the back.
Rethugs haven't been classy since at least Eisenhower, 50 years ago. This scumbag is just the average wingnut lunatic, vote him out of office.
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity. Albert Einstein
That Joe McCarthy was one classy guy.
while i would love the British parliament style this lack of respect for the president speaking to congress I have never seen before
Can't help thinking racism is at work here...
Come on, not everything is racism. Classless? Absolutely! Boreish? Definitely! Racist? I don't think so.
It is SC...
Are you suggesting that everyone in SC is racist?
generalizing. it is considered the south is it not?
Still besides the point, not everyone from the south is racist.
Only 80% or so
They're not only racist, they're heterosexist/homophobic.
This coming from a black lesbian.
Hence, me writing the word "generalizing"
Late,
QSE32
Yes that's what he's suggesting... Everyone
There doesn't that help the discussion move along?
Are you suggesting black and white thinking works to solve complex issues?
Do try to keep up with the rest 4Lib
I'm not suggesting black and white thinking works to solve complex issues. Gross generalizations do nothing to solve any issue. I think I'm keeping up quite nicely, thank you. I hope you can do the same nanderson65
Isn't that how binary code works?
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
yep i believe it is... remember this guy is from south carolina n/t
So what if he is from SC.
Not everybody in SC is racist. So it follows that Joe Wilson couldn't possibly be.
So don't anybody even suggest that he MIGHT be.
hoop jumping there. I have no problem calling out someone who is racist. But having a white guy from SC calling a black guy from Hawaii a liar does not automatically make the white guy a racist. Wilson very well may be a racist, I don't anything about the guy. But based on this specific incident, I didn't see racism at play.
the idea is that his blatant disrespect for the office of president and ability to forget all decorum in the house chamber is somehow ok in his mind because at his core he has little respect for a black man in this position. If it was a white man up there he would likely have had better control of himself...
it may not even be overt wilson just couldnt help himself and his prejudices got the better of him
just a thought
I live in the Lowcountry in SC with emphasis on Low. Read the Vox in the Blufftontoday.com a local paper and you will see a pattern emerge. They call Obama since Day 1 every evil name possible because they don't get to use the "N" word in the paper. It is about a Black man as President and they hate that they could have him tell them what to do.
I have to agree. This isn't the House of Commons, its the House of Representatives. Each has their own set of rules, especially about decorum. That's why you never seen two House members screaming at each other on television, its not allowed.
What Representative Wilson did is in clear violations of House rules and is a shear violation of decorum and decency. If Representative Wilson wishes to holler at the elected leader of his nation while in his seat during a speech, he might wish to become a British citizen and a Member of Parliament.
BTW - I love watching Prime Minter's Questions on C-SPAN. Talk about reality TV.
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just not how we do things here, and Wilson should know better than to act like a jackass.
I've never seen change without a fire
It's in his nature and a leopard can't change it's spots!
In Korea, they break down doors with axes and spray each other with fire extinguishers. That's when they're not shouting, punching, locking doors, and storming out. All in a day's work.
"If the US government enforced its banking laws like it did its park regulations, we wouldn't be
in this damn park in the first place." OCCUPY.!!
and should have had his ass removed from the chamber. his site is clearly being hammered! keep at it folks. the longer that thing is down, the more folks in south carolina will head over to rob miller's site.
I am pissed.
RACISM is driving this wing-nut crap against the President!
RACISM, plain and simple!
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO REQUEST THAT THE DIXIE CHICKS APOLOGIZE TO THE MILITARY FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED STATES FOR THE UNPATRIOTIC AND UNNECESSARY COMMENTS MADE BY THEIR LEAD SINGER BEFORE THEY BEGIN THEIR UNITED STATES TOUR ON MAY 1, 2003, IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO REQUEST THAT THEY PERFORM A FREE CONCERT FOR TROOPS AND MILITARY FAMILIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA AS AN EXPRESSION OF THEIR SINCERITY.
. . .
They're calling him an American hero.
Look, I can see a little boo-ing from the opposition party. But to yell out Liar! when no one is talking except the President is disrespectful, especially in a joint session of Congress.
If a Dem had done this to Bush, I would hope everyone else would be saying the same thing, even if it was the truth.
TeeVee.
think he might be headed for a fox news anchor position?
were laughing about it on Faux Noise. I see a new career in Mr. Wilson's future.
“The greatest evildoers are those who don’t remember because they have never given thought to the matter, and, without remembrance, nothing can hold them back,”
Aaaahhhh...just more of the neo-nut fumes wandering out of their pie-holes just like the slugs they are....Maybe he should just pack up his nap sack and mosy on out of town...Because he is going to get more heat from the Blogosphere and from the rational press than he ever believed was possible... He's done.....
are probably gonna hold this dick up as a hero tomorrow
Late,
QSE32
Rove and Cavuto were already praising him tonight, so I read at another blog.
Fucking embarrassing.
Scum always cheers on scum.
NOBODY 2012
think it was possible to be more embarrassed and ashamed of my fellow Americans after the screeching howler monkeys cried over the President of the United States daring to address school kids on the benefits of education, here's this guy and the rest of his goofball compadres acting like a Jerry Springer audience as the leader of the free world speaks.
I am completely ashamed for my country tonight. The GOP should have just pissed on the flag. It would have been less insulting and painful to witness.
I'd love to rescind his health insurance.
Screw him.
I will be donating to his opponent next pay day.
but...to be without health care is to dance on a spiders web. You can only dance so long. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. That's what makes this so insulting. Joe Wilson and his fellow Republicans don't care about the Americans who are outside their vision. That means even those who fought in a war that was unnecessary and no longer have jobs or health care.
Jeanne
to rescind his coverage.
I am sure he can find a GOOD JOB.
You hear so many asshats yelling, "GET A JOB!" like they're just growing on trees these days.
Companies plan on cutting health care benefits or at least putting more of the cost on employees (whole also keeping their wages the same).
6 years ago - why does this guy deserve his? We The People pay for it and I don't want to anymore.
Joe Wilson is the #1 trending topic right now.
I recall seeing Margaret Thatcher speaking before British Parliment, and every member shouted at her, and she shouted back..Americans seem meek in comparison...
As I pointed out, the rules are very different, let alone the traditions between the House of Commons and the House of Representatives.
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indeed when was the last time someone shouted out like that at the president during a speech to congress?
besides, if i'm not mistaken the prime minister of britain speaks before parliament quite regularly (something like a weekly question period?) and that its become a british tradition (we do it in canada too) to shout at your prime minister. In america it is not often the president speaks to the congress, and they do not ask him questions lol.
Had a Democrat shoted 'Liar'!! during a GW Bush speech they would have been heralded as a hero by the left...
thats probably true too, but i think you meant to post that below a comment.
No. A GOP Rep. did. Deal with reality.
Cindy Sheehan was removed from Congress for wearing a t-shirt with a number on it. How's that for Democracy under Dick & W.
The President cannot enter the Halls of Congress without an invitation from the Speaker of the House and only the Speaker, as he is not a Member of Congress as your Prime Minister is a Member of Parliament.
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exactly, the president is invited. it would be like shouting at the queen when she is invited to give a speech, its considered disrespectful.
I hear you and I wish our debates were more like theirs in this regard, but this fuck and his buddies were way out of line because they know damn well that's not how we roll. They'd shit their pants had someone done the same to Bush.
but the Rethuglicans sure act like it!
“The greatest evildoers are those who don’t remember because they have never given thought to the matter, and, without remembrance, nothing can hold them back,”
WASHINGTON (CNN) — 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.”
Had to add the "while I disagree..." Should have left that part out if you were being sincere.
is intended to be a factual statement
and his phony apology. He showed his ass to please the villagers. Is this 2009?
NOBODY 2012
Aside from the fact that it's just the usual non-apology apology, if given the opportunity, I'd love to ask him to give just a bit more detail about the "while I disagree" part.
The President stated a fact. You called him a liar. This is not a matter of opinion, with an "agree" or "disagree" to it. A fact is what it is. Are there other facts that you disagree with?
The gop is shoveling shit faster than limpballs can get his dealer on speed dial.
They are going to Kill our President!
These Racist facist right-wing wackos are going to start BIG trouble!
thats what the right want, they want Obama gone, and for America to become a radical Christian theocracy
The moral decay of the modern day republicans is irreversible.
Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity. Albert Einstein
............that 'uppity' N_____. Cheney's plan, without any doubt. And just like a blushing bride, he's orchestrating from behind the scenes, as always!!! This coniving, low, underhanded, meglomaniacle SOCIOPATH will do anything, anything, anything, it thinks it takes to railroad, harrass, manipulate, torture, kill, any and all 'opponents' and since he doesn't really 'feel' anything like normal people, and has the LUNIES cranked up to hysteria, it is just perfect ground. FASCIST/CORPORTISTS got good results with this stratedgy with Clinton. That's when they road-tested their present bullying. They will use it whenever they dont' get their way. Overindulged, priviledged, stupid, spoilled brats!
Puts the ass in class. Why have people think you are a refugee from a circus freak show when you can just speak up and remove all doubt. Thanks for clarifying it for us, Joe.
"We will find fulfillment not in the goods that we have, but in the good we can do for each other."
Robert F. Kennedy
Disgusting behavior in the presence of the POTUS. Capital police should have dragged him out and locked him away for disturbing the peace.
emasculated for that.
A Republican fucktard decides that he's gonna call the President a liar.
He knows he can get away with this because the dimwits who voted this clown into office can't read.
If he had read the bill...especially SECTION 246...he'd know what he said was stupid.
Of course, one of the main qualifications for being a Republican is having a great deal of stupid on board.
It's not the stupidity; it's the lies.
i assure you that the rumors are false
however, it is important to note that he refuses to comment on the allegations
with your comment is that republicans falsely think they are better armed than the rest of the nation. One little attempt and all hell will break loose and they will wish there were FEMA camps to protect them.
What a god damned jerk. I signed the petition.
I'm trying to get on his web site, but it appears to be flooded.
I think I heard Keith Olbermann in his worsts segment say that Karl Rove laughed at Wilson's outburst. If I find out he did, Rove will also get a nastygram from me.
Frgn' idiots.
He needs to be armed with a RATTAN CANE!
Deliver Justice ON THE SPOT!
He might like that. Did you see the earlier post of the repug assemblyman in California who boasted about being spanked by a female lobbyist?
The freak.
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