Dems Hit Paydirt on Heckle?

Joe Wilson’s outburst exemplifies the emotional vs. reasonable GOP strategy to help the Insurance Companies defeat reform. Reminds me of the old woman on Monty Python’s Holy Grail…”She’s a witch…BURN HER!!!”
What a maroon…

“You Lie!” defined Obama’s presidency.

I think Joe Wilson is an DUMMY. Grow up Joe Wilson. It shows me the GOP sucks really bad. They will try anything to hurt President Obama, It’s back firing on them.

This misses the point of last night. Obama gave NO SPECIFICS as to how he would actually pay for this plan. If it was so easy to find fraud and waste in medicare, don’t you think they would have done it already? Even if he could find the fraud and waste in medicare, this only covers the plan until Obama leaves office. Then this giant entitlement is the problem of the next admin.

Bad form to be sure but let’s be honest here. HE’S RIGHT!!!!! The President can not tell the truth…he’s says it won’t cost anything…CBO says 1.5 trillion over 10 years. He says we can keep our insurance if we like it but that is false because the way the bill is written if my employer opts out I get the public option. He’s says they will save 500 billion in finding fraud….excuse me….why isn’t that being done NOW! The problem is he says one thing, Nancy the Puke writes it another, Reid will have another version, it’ll go to committee and Obama will sign ANYTHING that comes across his desk regardless of what is in it and regardless of how different it is from what he said. He’ll just throw up his hands and say, “that’s what they sent me…what can I do?” Bottom line is the Dems have the votes in both chambers regardless of how the voters feel about it. However, they are scared to death of doingit alone because they know come 2010 this will be a map changer and it will be for many, many cycles because they are the only ones with fingerprints on it and when it fails and fails and fails they will be the only ones to blame and it will cost them. The ONLY reason they want something that looks bipartisan is so they can have a butt shield by saying, “they voted for it also”.

Joe Wilson said what I wish I could’ve said if I were there! If “showing passion” was okay for the Dems, then why don’t the Reps get credit for showing it? Why should HE apologize?
Media bias in coverage of this healthcare mess is showing more and more.

We need to teach our children a liar never prospers, and always gets caught. Obama was caught, and is failing as president.

I remember when I respected Stephanopoulos a lot and my wife used to say he is cute. Now we detest him. He is strickly a democrat and should be neutral as a journalist. I was glad to see Joe Wilson say what he did. He was right and the democrats should remember when they heckled Bush. They are plain hypocrits and the majority is seeing through them now. Wish they had a year ago, but we will vote them out next year and eventually vote Obame the lying fruit cake out of office.

Sue
I think it was somewhere around 100,000
according to the srticle. The time and place for antics has come and gone. Get to work and solve this heath care mess.

That was a first! Never have I heard something like that.

Well, when Obama said it won’t cost money, but will be funded from within somehow, who believed it?

Did you mean Rob Miller? I saw the name Joe Miller and immediately thought Joe Wilson received $100k in contributions.

OBAMA is not a liar it’s the GOP thats the liar. I am no longer a Republican. Democrats here I come. GOP you cannot scare me.

AMAZING how all of a sudden the “ot what office of the presidency” no longer deserves respect!!!!! It is one thing to disagree with the current administrator’s viewpoints, but what example are we setting for the children? TO totally disrespect leadership becasue we have free speech??

We can pay for it if we repeal the bush tax cuts- which costs 10 trillion over the next ten years. Respect the office of the president posters. And bush wasnt shouted at during an address those that are saying it here are lying

Mr. barefootboy. Mr. Wilson’s outburst came after the President denied coverage for illegal immigrants. Now,which of them is right? If you say it’s the President, please provide the evidence. Secondly, as to your figures, why does it matter how much it costs. 40 million plus hard-working, tax-paying Americans have no access to health care. The figure you cite is less than the total for the Iraq war. What was that for?

Thank you Mr. Wilson for expressing how a lot of Americans feel about this President. I dd not hear the outcry by the media when Sen Reid called Bush a liar. The only gain th Dems are going to recieve from this situation is ink from the Obama press.

This was about the only part of O’s speech I heard last night…everything else seemed to be white noise…oh well at any rate the good congressman hasn’t been watching the other hand…
When O says his health care bill will not cover illegals…he technically isn’t lying…follow the agenda…next up immigration reform…it won’t cover illegals because the next fight will be to make all illegals…legal…therefore we won’t have any illegal that we need to insure.
Ya have to look at the big picture and watch both hands…

The goobers in South Carolina will still like him!

I’m not from SC but if I were, I’d vote for Joe each and every chance I got. It’s high time people started telling the Emperor he has no clothes. The lies coming from the POTUS are becoming tiring and condescending. It’s high time someone said it out loud. Joe had nothing to apologize for.

Media comments after President George W Bush’s State of the Union speech in 2005:
TED KOPPEL (ABC host): When the president talked about the bankruptcy of Social Security, there were clearly some Democrats on the floor who thought that that was taking it too far. And they did something that, apparently, no one at this table has ever heard before. They booed. [ABC, Nightline, 2/2/05; Koppel's panel consisted of former Bush adviser Mary Matalin, former Reagan chief of staff Ken Duberstein, and former Clinton speechwriter Michael Waldman]
JOHN ROBERTS (CBS White House correspondent): At a couple points in this address, it looked more like the British Parliament than the United States Congress. I’ve never heard the minority party shout at the president during the State of the Union address. [CBS, post-speech coverage, 2/2/05]
JOE SCARBOROUGH (former U.S. representative (R-FL) and MSNBC host): After the Democrats booed and hissed, Republicans were on the floor saying, you know, we never once did that to Clinton. So every time he would talk about Social Security, the roars got a little louder. And they got behind their president. [MSNBC, Hardball, 2/2/05]
BOB BARR (former U.S. representative (R-GA) and CNN contributor): It will be a very, very difficult battle as we saw by the unprecedented and, I think, highly improper virtual booing of the president when he simply said that the system is going to be bankrupt and the time is now to fix it. [CNN, Inside Politics, 2/3/05]
JOE WATKINS (radio host and CNN substitute host): Did you hear it? Certainly not the polite protocol usually practiced when a president speaks to Congress. If a Democrat one day delivers a State of the Union address, I hope the Republicans won’t lower themselves to such a disrespectful level. I hope last night’s behavior by a few lawmakers doesn’t set a new precedent, that both parties can agree to remain civil, even when voicing disagreements.

If GOP stands for Screaming, Anger and Hatred… That party is going lose, lose and lose for ever.
End of the story.

Gotta love the hatred in the right wing… Democrats for next 40 years…. GOP is writing off itself… Fun fun fun.
Demographics are changing… Charlotte and Raleigh will pick NC’s next senators and this is true for every state.
GOP and FOXNEWS are done.

3000 individuals donated over $100,000 to Joe Wilson’s OPPONENT in the last 24 hours. The NONPARTISAN factcheck.org has discredited the assertion to which Wilson called Obama a liar. There is no health care provision for illegal aliens. All of you people who believe the craziness that the ultra-right wing is spewing about this president and health care reform, need to educate yourselves. You really are starting to look foolish.

George…George…George
You fail to realize how much Mr. Wilson was able to generate for the RNC. He had the ####### to say what half the nation feels!

Funny, those of you defending this are making it very clear you haven’t read any of the bills. There is no coverage for illegals! You can shout all you want that President Obama was lying, but it doesn’t make it true, just makes you look uninformed! Also, never and I repeat never has anyone ever heckled a President in that manner! Nobody ever did that to Bush, those of you saying so, please provide links, you know it’s not true! You can say I’m playing the race card all you want, that’s always your defense, when you defend the indefensible! There is no other reason for the rudeness that has been shown to this President. Tell me one thing that has changed. You all have your knickers in a twist calling him all sorts of names, but can’t articulate one thing that has changed.

While our Utopian Cult Leader was preaching, Nancy and Joe were in the back, nodding affirmatively for us to drink the Kool-Aid. Thanks, we will pass.
His Marxist Leninist Czar fired Saturday at midnight when the public found out, and Carol Browner’s International Socialist Membership now coming to light, I seriously doubt he’s going to get anyone to follow him into the bathroom, much less into a gov’t takeover of healthcare.
I want to remark, too, that while we debate this, our men are dying in wars. Where is the new leadership we were promised? Where is the new brilliant strategy he promised to win this important war? Where is his new diplomacy, turning our enemies into friends?
Iran will have a bomb this year. North Korea threatens to launch one now. We are no closer to peace anywhere on this planet.
The economy is just coming out of a serious recession, despite his massive 780 billion payoff to the left, not because of it. Only 100 bil has been spent so far.
His leadership in Foreign Affairs is about as effective as his leadership in healthcare. We will be survive it but it will cost us so many good American Lives. That is the price we will pay for getting sick on this Kool-Aid.
Civil War looms seriously in our near future. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is normally a soft spoken, reasoned man. To see him lose control, is to know the passions that are just under the surface in these debates.
We approach a serious point in our political lives.
Be reasoned, be seriously attentive to values of those who are in the opposition. Be human. There are points, past which, no one will endure a tyranny of a reckless majority.

The Repubs are officially pathological liars. In other words, they have reached the point where they now actually believe the lies they peddle.
For the record, Congressman Wilson screamed “you lie” when the president stated that the proposed health care reform plan would NOT pay for the medical care of illegal aliens. Thus, in the opinion of Congressman Wilson, the plan will result in taxpayer money being spent on medical care for illegal aliens.
Now for the truth: The plan, as written, does, indeed, specifically and clearly state that illegal aliens are NOT eligible. Moreover, substantial proof of citizenship must be furnished to get coverage through the program. Bottom line, at least on this point, the CONGRESSMAN is the liar.

Amazing how quickly we forgot the past 8 years of Democrats doing the same thing.

All these people worry about one comment? Puleeze! Where was the “respect” the prior 8 years. I’d be far more concerned about the look Pelosi had on her face…”how dare someone criticize the Messiah!” She should be voted out of office pronto.

Wilson’s outburst was shameful,embarrassing and being from the south which has an austere and flagrant past of racism, this surely did not represent his state very well or the republican party…

this display was disrespectful and displayed to everyone the divisiveness that continues and grows between the two parties.the anger and hostility that is fostered by each consecutive administration is getting so out of control it is humiliating us in front of other nations.while this president would like for people to believe that he is trying to reconcile, the truth becomes evident in the frustration that was displayed last night. obama loses this one only because it is highlighted that we in this country still havent found someone who can mend our political wounds. i believe that is what many were hoping for when they voted for him. it is certainly again what we were promised in yet another deceitful presidential campaign.

I’m a Republican and I think it was not right for Wilson to heckle — you respect the office of the President and respect tradition and decorum. Something the DEMS could have taken in account when Bush was hissed at, screamed at and shouted down when he was in office and gave state of the unions and addresses. It wasn’t right then and not right now. Save it for the camera’s and interviews AFTER the speech.

wow great responses. Freedom of speech and passion for doing the right thing vs respect for the office of the presidency. Or did the democrats lower the bar on the respect thing over the past eight years. Oh yeah I think they did, how can they demand it both ways. I think it had to be said what most of world already is thinking.

Joe Wilson is a hero.

Wilson called the White House to apologize. “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,” he said.
Sen. John McCain called Wilson’s outburst “totally disrespectful” and said he should apologize. He said there was “no place for it in that setting or any other and he should apologize immediately.”
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, denounced the heckling.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said, “The president’s combative tone did not justify a member of Congress shouting out, ‘You lie,’ ”
Wilson violated the “House Republicans’ stated rules of decorum”. It states, “The precedents of the House allow a wide latitude in criticism of the President, other executive officials, and the government itself. However, it is not permissible to use language that is personally offensive to the President, such as referring to him as a ‘hypocrite’ or a ‘liar.’”

Oops…WRONG Joe…my apologies.
Joe WATKINS is the Republican strategist who says thinks Obama is too popular.
Inadvertently typed “Wilson” who has been in the news for his emotional outburst.

Adam | Sep 10, 2009 9:22:47 AM – Please explain how he is Marxist and un American? Was it better for you when the last President only wanted to make others in other countries lives better, but not the citizens of this country? What has President Obama done? You go on about freedoms and democracy, did you complain when Bush was given the Presidency the first time out? That’s not democracy! Did you complain when he took away your basic freedoms in the Patriot Act, that have been overturned as unconstitutional? You do realize, I hope that those that wrote the Constitution were seen as the LIBERALS at that time, right? Or is that a good reference for you since people of color happened not to be deemed people but property? Women had no rights, that was fine for you, right? Your true colors are showing and it’s not attractive!

ACORN Officials Videotaped Telling ‘Pimp,’ ‘Prostitute’ How to Lie to IRS
They also told the pimp how to claim 13 prositutes as “dependents”
Obamas Associates look a little dirty now huh Georgie.. how about those arrested yesterday for voter fraud LMAO
2008 election needs to be contested

Wilson displayed an utter disrespect for the “office” of the Presidency of the United States. You may not like what the person who holds this office has to say – but you respect the office itself. Wilson obviously has no self control – there are forums in which he can voice his objections – the presidential address is not one of them. I would be embarrassed to have him represent my state.

The gentleman from S.C. was/is correct.
Obama did in fact lie.
Case freaking closed.
Next !

Wilson has a history———-Wilson, who was first elected to the house in 2001, is no stranger to oratory fireworks. He drew some attention in 2004 when he accused fellow representative Bob Filner (D-CA) of being, “vehemently anti-American.”
This is the problem with the right today. If it’s not what I want to hear it’s biased, if it’s not my version it’s a lie and if you don’t believe what I believe you’re UnAmerican.

I just checked South Carolina newspapers for their reporting on President Obama’s speech. It is almost nonexistent. I don’t mean that their coverage is negative, I mean it’s not there. The president gives a major address on a huge issue facing the nation, and South Carolina newspapers can’t manage to put it on the front page. I have family in South Carolina, I know there are good people there, but seriously, I have to say – WHAT AN EMBARRASSMENT this state is becoming. From their ridiculous governor, to their fine newspapers, to Joe Wilson. He deserves nothing but scorn, criticism, and to be voted out of office next year.

Last week we had 46 million uninsured. Last night we had 30 million. Anybody seen thoses missing 16 million folks?
Was Obama lying about the number of uninsured last week or last night?

Mr. Wilson is ex-military. In fact he was close to becoming a general yet he claims that his “emotions” got the best of him. I wonder what would have happened had he displayed that same type of outburst before a superior officer in the military? His excuse is un-exceptable especially coming from someone who understands the importance of showing respect for the chain of command. His fellow Republicans should call for his resignation. This is the only way to stop his irresponsible action from further deteriorating the Republican base.

He might of been out of line saying it when he did but content of his outburst was accurate and I’m glad someone had the ###### to say it!

George, it might just be that the world was watching and saw that ‘our’ President was caught in a lie. The world has also seen all the town hall meetings and heard the people. Those around the world who have government health care probably went through some of the same things we are going through. You should already know that most, if not all, politicians have lied, most lie more that news media people.

It was so refreshing to hear someone finally speaking for me! You go, Joe! The truth hurts you Dems but our President was lying last night. He made no sense…guess Santa Claus will be paying for his wish list.

I’ve done some research on Joe Wilson from the Center for Responsive Politics. Here’s what I found.
When I examined the industries that contributed to Wilson’s political campaigns, Health professionals took 1st place. Joe Wilson also gets hefty campaign contributions from lobbyists, for-profit hospitals and nursing homes, pharmaceuticals/health products, insurance companies, and securities and investments. If I look at sectors, the for-profit health sector is Wilson’s biggest contributor. Individual corporations which contribute heavily to Wilson’s political campaigns include American Hospital Association and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
So it’s little wonder that Wilson hates Obama because Obama poses a serious threat to Wilson’s source of campaign revenue.
I should also point out that the infant mortality rate in South Carolina is 3 times higher than the infant mortality rate of Sweden or France.* Apparently, Wilson would rather see babies die than treat on the “slippery slope to socialism.” It’s just too bad that babies cannot make political campaign contributions.
So when Wilson calls Obama a “liar,” my response is,
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star, what you say is what you are.”
Look again at the infant mortality rates of South Carolina, and you should agree that “liar” is indeed a charitable term for Joe Wilson.
*I got these stats from the 2009 CIA Fact Book and from Statesmaster.com. Feel free to research this information yourself. You will need to do some math.

It seems the Dems and the media have conveniently forgotten the boos and catcalls and cries of loser and liar that GWB had during his a couple of his addresses. Hypocrites.

A mind is a horrible thing to waste.
What we have been seeing with the success of republicans in manipulating the message of Healthcare reform by villainizing our president is what happens when 20% or more of our citizens don’t even know Hawaii is a state in the USA. Uneducated people are easy to deceive….and control. Republicans know this and that’s why they don’t want our president to encourage school children to stay in school. I hope the citizen’s who are heckling our president wake up in time to realize that our president is in their corner. Republicans are on a mission to create a very wide gap between the wealthy and the poor. And they’ve had a lot of help to achieve it over the past 8 years. This will take us away from Democracy…not what President Obama is trying to do.
(FORMER delegate to republican convention – now ashamed I ever called myself republican)

Say what you will. The honeymoon has been over with Obama for quite some time.

My husband and I are now going to donate $1000 to Wilson.
The man isn’t afraid to call a spade a spade. That is what we need in Washington.

Hit what pay dirt. This moment woke most people up. I sat with a group of people last night and watched this show. We where a mixed crowd for and against. When this was all over 9 of the 16 for the program changed their mind and are now against and regret they voted this guy in. I now believe that abc is a state run news agency.

Wilson’s outrageous outburst crystallized in a moment the meanness and cluelessness of the “new” GOP. The torch has been passed from the BushGOPers to the PalinGOPers – smears, scares and mad-as-hell without a clue. They think that debate and democracy is like a Jerry Springer show. I’m ashamed that my son and other kids watching saw a U.S. Congressman yell out “You lie” to our President. Tea parties/birthers/death panels/… today’s GOP is a bunch of clueless, loudmouth hooligans.

Sure WeThePeoplePayTheMoney, we are all going to pay huge piles of money for Joe Wilson, because he is true American hero. I am writing big checks every day. To the pastor who prays for Obamas death, the guy with assault rifle in town hall meeting, the woman who wants her country back and them all. No doubt you are multimillionaire too and together we buy our country back.

The (so-called) Senator from SC made a fool of himself and his party. I never heard such an insulting thing in my life (86 years). All Americans deserve health care and I pray that President Obama does not back down on this.

I kind of expected Obama to lie, and I agree with Bill O’Reilly that it all could have been said in 20 minutes not 50. The best part of the whole speech was watching the side-show the Republicans put on – to the clear dismay of Nancy Pelosi who like a school girl proceeded to write notes to Joe Biden. Yes the yelling out was disrepectful but do we think everyone will now behave and play nice because Obama said so?

Congressman Joe Wilson, perfect example of how Republicans don’t read before they speak: i.e. President Obama’s speech to students. Wilson doesn’t even know what is in the bill.
Hey, Joe. Read. Or drop out and … well, become a plumber.

Our government leaders have lost thier ability to work together for the citizens of this country. Our legislators have lost any sense of fair play. These folks care not, nor do they stnad for the people of this great country and should be dealt at the next election. Government like list, so lets keep a list of those in office they can’t get along with other, don’t represent the people, defruad & betray the people. Those on the side of corp America and not the side of the citizens of this fine country.

Where’s the outrage at the lies that cost 4000 American soldiers their lives, or maimed and injured over 30,000 more? Where? Hundreds of American families will never be whole again, but not a single outrage from these Republicans over all this. They are nothing but warmongers who don’t care over the loss of loved ones over lies. Yet these same lowlifes stand in the way of health care reform that would help the most unfortunate and financially depressed Americans and their familes. They only care about the profits of the insurance industry and pharmacutical corporations who stuff their pockets with millions over the moral and ethical obligation to represent people first. They are a disgusting bunch who would rather see Americans die from a lack of health care than to part with the bribes they receive from lobbyest. They have no shame collectively, and in particular this clown from SC Rep Wilson, who served up the role model of Republicans, being disrepectful not just to the President, but to the Office of the President, and the whole body of Congress. He has no business representing anybody with his dispicable venom.

where was this outrage and call for heads when an entire section of the floor did this to bush in 2005. You people are a bunch of hipocrites. Itw ok as long as you do it.

“He is strickly a democrat and should be neutral as a journalist.”
Yeah, like those folks on Fox News. Give me a break.
Also, I’m from SC and can’t believe Rep. Wilson’s outburst. A little moaning and groaning during a President’s speech is to be expected, but to call him a liar is out of bounds.
If a Dem had called Bush a liar during one of his speeches the conservative nut jobs would be calling for his public hanging.

Joe Wilson’s outburst was crude and offensive, not because people don’t share his frustration or question the fraud perpetrated by illegal immigrants. It was rude because we should respect the office of the Presidency no matter who holds it. Whether you voted for Obama or not, millions of Americans did. We need to respect that. That is why there is bi-partisan condemnation for Joe Wilson’s outburst. It is a pleasant surprise. However, the idea that Democrats can somehow capitalize on his outburst is just as crude and partisan and ridiculous as calling the President a liar in a Joint Session of Congress. If Democrats try to paint all Republican critics of the President as mindless oafs who cannot control their outbursts, it will simply poison the well. Health Care Reform that is passed without bipartisan support is doomed to failure. If the political winds change, which historically has been the pattern, what was done will simply be undone creating more instability and confusion. If Obama truly believes in making long-term changes, he understands this. I have my doubts that Democrats in Congress understand this. I am really disappointed that ABC News would suggest that Democrats want to capitalize on this politically. I hope this is not coming from Democrats in Congress. I really hope they have more foresight.

Republicans are just sore loosers. Why don’t you quit the hating and just move on. Dems are running the show and we will get what we want, with or without you !!!!!!!

What happened to FREEDOM OF SPEECH? Why should a Representative of Congress have to apologize when the Representative was expressing his rights written in the Constitution. Read the whole plan, it states that money will be required to be taken out of your paycheck whether you like it or not. What did Hitler do? He took away jobs from the police, teachers, scientists. What is happening right now? The same thing and is happening and we are loosing our freedoms. But most people are not seeing it. What are people going to do when we have to have permits to go from county to county or state to state? Wake up its WE THE PEOPLE NOT WE THE GOVERNMENT

Baldflyboy
Did he catch obama in a lie, lets say yes and no. Obama denies illegals will get free healthcare. BUt obama also knows this.1) hospitals are not allowed to ask or inquire about a persons citizenship status,2) A amendment giving hospitals access to a database to help check citizenship status was voted down, straight down party lines. Google Heller Amendment.

If only the guy had thrown a shoe, THAT would have been news!

He simply spoke the truth for those of us stuck at home without a voice! Thank you Mr. Wilson!

“Way to go JOE”….Joe should be embarrassed that he acted like a hoodlum on the street instead of a dignified state representative. There’s a time and a place for everything and this was inappropriate on every level.
The same would apply to the Democrats if had they done something disrespectful as this.

Isn’t Joe Wilson’s opponant ROB Miller not JOE Miller?

Once again, the cry-baby, losing Republicans have shown their true side. They are their own worst enemy. It’s time for Republican Party reform. I might follow the Republican Party again if they’ll clean out the idiots.

What worse, Joe Wilson telling Barry he’s a liar, or Barry standing before an unprecidented joint session of congress calling the republicans liars? Both “gentlemen” were wrong, but nobody’s calling out Barry. What’s with the double standard?
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen Barry.

BO is a racist.

Mr. Wilson is the another example of how far the GOP has degenerated in recent years; starting with GWB!

He just spoke out of turn. Shame on him for that, but thanks to him for voicing what millions of Americans were thinking at that moment as we watched the speech.

Though I feel that Obama’s speech was compelling in it’s scope, I also made the observation that, “I hear NOTHING about how he’s going to PAY for it!” – other than “not ONE dollar” from this program, or that program, etc, and that’s HARDLY comforting!
As for Wilson’s outburst, I felt it was out-of-bounds. I don’t care WHAT the deal is – this is the PRESIDENT addressing a JOINT SESSION of CONGRESS – how about a little decorum, there, Joe?
As far as Pelosi & Biden looking sternly/disapprovingly in Wilson’s direction? Laughable – Pelosi is phony and a liar herself. Biden? He was probably bent out of shape that he hadn’t plagiarized Wilson’t comment beforehand – he’s good at that!

Thanks Joe, your driving tons of cash over to the good side. I just gave again to Act Blue. I advise everyone else to do the same.

Representative Joe Wilson’s actions are largely a manifestation of what the far right is offering as a whole which is immature behavior that does not befit a five year old. I look forward to the changed atmosphere Representative Joe Wilson has given the political world as it is exactly what is needed to seal away the miss information, and lies so that the two parties can finish the job and move onto other matter that demand attention.

Gotta make sure I send some money directy to Joe Miller.

For those of you who hold to the stupid notion that this man was telling the truth.
How many more times does that have to be debunked. This is why the good old boy for South Carolina is getting nailed not only from the Democrats but the the Republicans are also talking punishment in the house.
I smeel another blood bath for them if they keep this lying up.

Posted by: Colleen | Sep 10, 2009 10:13:22 AM – “Finally someone spoke up for the Citizens of the US. Many know that Obama has been lying for a long time, but we are unable to voice it.
Thank you Mr. Wilson for saying what we can’t.”
It’s really too bad that Wilson can’t read. The plan specifically states that illegal aliens will not be included in the health care plan. Check the facts Colleen before you include yourself with the ignorant far right.

Being an Independent, I’m entitled to no one. I voted for President Obama, and over the course of the past few months I have become disappointed with some of his legislation. This happens when a candidate promises more than he can deliver on. I’m not for any sort of legalization for illegal immigrants and I say that with a raised brow. However, Republicans hav showed me nothing more than spoiled rhetorical BS in opposing this President on everything he does. Thanks goes to the G.O.P. for my renewed energy and positive vibes for a man that I was starting to feel somewhat less passionate for. President Obama, I’m with you in the good-times and the bad- times. Republicans have become a political joke.

: CarpeDiem
Check your facts.Did he catch obama in a lie, lets say yes and no. Obama denies illegals will get free healthcare. BUt obama also knows this.1) hospitals are not allowed to ask or inquire about a persons citizenship status,2) A amendment giving hospitals access to a database to help check citizenship status was voted down, straight down party lines. Google Heller Amendment.

Racism has many masks! Those of you who insist Obama is a liar will be getting medical attention you can’t afford someday.

Good for Joe Wilson. It is about time somebody called out the lies and garbage flowing from this administration. Yeah, and I do think it is funny the liberal news outlets does not report Wilson’s funds received over the last 24 hrs. Some old liberal propaganda from the news these days.

Let’s remember that the top Dems called Bush a “loser” & “Liar” and also booed during one of his state of the union speeches. Obama called Bill Clinton a ‘Bald’faced liar.’ How quickly we forget!

Kudos, Joe Wilson…you expressed what my husband and I have been saying about Obama for some time now…liar, liar! Say one thing…do the opposite. Fewer Americans trust PBO!
And those that support Obama…pleeze stop using the race card when someone disagrees with your messiah. He is not free from criticism JUST because of skin color (which by the way, IS half white!)

well, he is on to something…..when the next ramrod bill comes bopping along it will be the AMNESTY FOR ILLEGALS……by than the demmi’s will be in a retreat mode…..

How an outburst can trumph the presentation of a BAD health reform strategy is beyond me. When emotions outweight logic and reason, we are in deep trouble. Anyone who believes that adding drug addicts, HIV positive and diabetic, heart challenged obese people to the public health care roles will be cheap is delusional. “Sorry” when the plan tops $10 trillion in a few short years won’t cut it.

Say…at least Wilson did not threaten to punch Obama in the face, like Webb threatened to do to Bush. I think it speaks volumes that Wilson and Webb have the guts to stand up for their beliefs, no matter the surroundings. This is what makes America the greatest country on Earth.

For all of you applauding the idiot GOP fool! How many of you have jobs? I own my own business, I will hire one of you, if you can meet basic qualifying standards. No felonies, you can read and I know this is hard, but you actually can reason. I pay full benefits and a starting salary of $17 per hour. I started this business and I’m a liberal, nothing was given to me! Oh, I’m a black female, kind of screws that up for some of you, doesn’t it?

No, Joe was incorrect when he yelled “Liar” in response to the comment by the President that the bill does NOT allow covered for illegal aliens. I have read the section in the H.B. 3200 where it states that it is only for legal citizens. The problem evidently lies with enforcement issues, which is a different issue. But essentially that was an unwarranted and outrageously inappropriate outburst, which even the Republicans are embarrassed about.

I watch with disbelief the absolute mystifying apparent selfishness of some Americans in regards to the me me me and profit, profit profit that seems to drive them. Whatever the failings of national healthcare is it infinitely superior to the appalling situation in the USA where so many particularly the poor are lacking a basic human right. Most 1st World healthcare systems around the world have a healthier population that the USA. I have lived in both Canada and Britain and there at least I wont die on the floor because I can’t pay or relative getting sick wont bankrupt me. Given the majority of Americans purport to be Christian, where is the treat your neighbour and you would be treated philosophy? I am truly baffled.
Baffled and Bewildered Bod.

No one’s ever heard anything like this? Ha! Flashback…Pres. Bush hissed and heckled at State of the Union.
Rep. Wilson shouted out what millions of Americans were shouting out in their living rooms. Thank you, Rep. Wilson! I hear your donations are way up, too. My only complaint is that other Repubs apologize for you…dems don’t ever do this to their own. That’s what’s really embarrassing.
Wake up, fools! This isn’t about healthcare…it’s about absolute transfer of power and payback to unions.

Cindee Maxwell | Sep 10, 2009 10:46:12 AM -Let’s remember that the top Dems called Bush a “loser” & “Liar” and also booed during one of his state of the union speeches. Obama called Bill Clinton a ‘Bald’faced liar.’ How quickly we forget! —- First off, Bush was booed because he did lie, WMD’s? Remember them? President Obama NEVER called Bill Clinton a Bald faced liar, link if you think you can prove it! Read the bill, NO place does it say illegals have a right to insurance! So, because Bush lied, was caught in his lies and booed, not heckled (FYI- President Obama was booed also) and our current President didn’t lie but was called a liar, that’s ok with you? Sick pup!

kinda hard to look up to these folks…when they obviously have little self control…….

People keep mentioning “its what I would have said if I were there.”
There is a reason our founding fathers instituted a representative democracy- so idiots like you & Joe Wilson don’t act like town hall tantrum morons in an official government setting. I include myself in this, b/c if I was there I would have made him(and you) eat that stupid sign to shut him up.
People also keep mentioning the supposed heckling of Bush, but there is a world of difference between hissing & similar audience sounds made by a chorus of people (like the Repugs did last night- the mass crowd NO’s right before that outburst.) Those are typically considered proper decorum for a Congressional address in our country or any country, but the outbursts such as ‘You lie!’ or ‘Ha!’ Totally over the top. Everyone knows it- funny you do not. These single outbursts are punishable actions by Congress & this may very well happen to Wilson.
For the record, John McCain & other Republicans have stated that those outbursts were disrepectful too. Your new ‘hero’ is a pariah to all but the town hall tantrum crowd, even to congressional Republicans. He’s a hero to only morons.
McCain was also just on the Today show and told Matt Lauer that the statement President Obama made about illegal aliens was true. I guess McCain is a liar too.

Extremely poor behavior should not be encouraged. It’s fine to disagree with the President but that’s very different than childish and disrespectful name-calling.
I hope the Republican Party censures Rep. Wilson for his kindergarden behavior.

Ahh, South Carolina. Same state with a governor who couldn’t keep his zipper or mouth shut. Didn’t Jon Stewart do a segment on how South Carolina’s politicians were a boon to comedians and satarists – how for a state with it’s population size they were far out-distancing any other in their faux pas? Well, no surprise. South Carolina has turned into a state of loonies and basically one big joke.

How could Obama LIE about something that has not yet happened?
The President said that health care reform would not mean insuring illegal immigrants. No one called accurately call him a liar until that happens, which it has not.
This is yet more of the Republicans’ crazy talk, meant to rile up the public, even if they have to resort to inaccuracies–or in some cases like the stories about “death panels,” just LIE about what was in the bill.

It was disrespectful to say the least.
It was a fine speech from Obama and I did lay out details as to his specific plan and how he plans on paying for it. This is an issue that needs to be void of all political ideology. I agree with him that if Conservatives have a problem with it, voice your concerns. If these concerns are legitilate and are in the best interest of the American people than they will be heard.
But when Conservatives start spewing out things like Obama is a liar, and he is a fraud without any sort of evidence than America looks like they are on a witch hunt.
Many of you have posted similar things with no facts. Shame on you. Obama has done more in 4 or 5 months than Bush did prior to 9/11.
We should be proud of a President who gets the job done.

Try the truth: “When did the President stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Chaves and the Castro brothers?” I am not suprised you haven’t heard this since it’s stuff the MSM doesn’t put out much but he has called for the Former President to be returned to power, repeatedly, and his administration has stopped sending what aid we were sending. Your rant says a lot more about you than you realize. Clearly you are the one obessed with race. As far as the collection of information as emails and phone records and calls it still goes on…Obama hasn’t (and won’t) do anything to change that. You are right…he will use it against us. Tell me….how upset were you when he asked people to forward emails regarding “misinformation”. Were you just as appalled at that as the Patriot Act. And BTW, using a White House address in such a fashion does in fact violate the law. Also I am quite a bit above “trailer park”…..I’m one of those that you wish to steal my money from. Money that “I” worked for and money you have no right to have access to. As far as laid off car workers….guess what, that state has been run by the Dems and unions forever….it should give you a major clue on how those policies work….they don’t. As for point for point issue….you didn’t because you can’t.

The definition of a heckler is a person who shouts a disparaging comment at a performance or event, or interrupting set-piece speeches, for example at a political meeting, with intent to disturb its performers or participants.
This is what Joe Wilson & the other individual disruptors did last night. The loud chorus of ‘No’ from the Republicans as a whole, or from Dems at Bush previously is NOT heckling.
Stop comparing the two! They are not the same as evidenced by the reaction from MOST (republicans included) in the Congress.

Way to go Joe Wilson, love ya. Dems suck. Joe you have my vote and my cash! B. O. sucks as Pres. A man that can sit in church for over 20 yrs and listen to God Dam America will never be my Pres. Joe you rule don’t let the GOP stop you, you told the truth, I’m proud of you. More GOP lawmakers should stand up for America and its real people.

I’m now convinced that Republicans are as dumb as a box of rocks. Obama was VERY CLEAR about not providing Health Care to illegal aliens. Joe Wilson is a moron.

This whining from you liberal nut-jobs is comical.
What about your precious (murdering thug) Kennedy and all the rest of the cook dems in congress calling Bush a liar?
How about Obama calling anyone who disagrees with him…regardless of fact that HE IS A LIAR…IN HIS SPEECH no less.
I don’t think Joe should have apologized. Obama’s blatant disregard of the well being of the citizens of this country…AND our children has earned him the disrespect he now gets.
Truth is truth. Lies are lies.
Obama IS a liar.

Actually, Obama did not lie. The problem is there are loop-holes in the proposed health care law. The Republicans attempted to close the loop holes that would actually prevent many American Citizens from qualifying for health care coverage. Given such, the Democrats rejected the Republicans suggested changes. The Dems thought it much more important that all Americans citizens be covered.

Get the trail lawyers out of your pockets and we could put a cap on ridiculous malpractice suits looking to make a quick buck and passing on the costs to all of us!! It would also prevent doctors from having to order so many tests and driving up the costs just to avoid stupid , frivolous lawsuits. We have only heard about that recently from liar Obama’s mouth recently—what does he care– he has good health insurance that you would never have in the garbage public option that is dead thankfully, Thank you to moderate Democrats and Republicans who have some basic sense and are fiscally responsible to us in this generation and our children’s generation. Oh yes liar Obama what about when you want to grant Amnesty to illegals and grant 11-20 million more people non taxing paying people a crack at the garbage “public option” . I am a physician; I have actually toiled in this system. I trained at a large referral center near the Canadian Border. Canadian nurses would come to work at our hospital in the US because it paid more and the standard of care was so much higher. They would always disparage and ridicule their health system for being terrible, inefficient and dangerous. Month waiting times for simple procedures I would provide my patients immediately were common. I would acutally get Canadian citizens flown to our hospital for life saving procedures such as cardiac catheterization for an acute myocardial infarction (or acute heart attack) . This is such a sad testament to their system-that someone dying in their own country has to be flown to our country, to our health system to save their life acutely. Their health system is that bad and the Canadian RN’s said it is terrible and costs them them equivalent of $400/ month in taxes! Insane. The ideas the Republicans and moderate Democrats have proposed make sense. Have people be able to go across state borders to purchase a policy and reduce malpractice insurance and cap malpractice awards- or then liars Obama, Emanuel and the idiotic left Democratic fringe will not only have a fiscal crisis, but a shortage of doctors as the “next crisis”.

The Republicans will do ANYTHING to save their political careers. Their careers come BEFORE the needs of the American people. They will not back anything that President Obama tries to accomplish because they feel they need to undermine him at every turn in order to get back their power. It is all about power and they want it back badly. Why people slavishly follow this party, when it is obvious that the Republican party doesn’t have any interest in helping them or making thier lives better in any way, just astounds me. The Republican party does NOT care about you people. What have they dont positive for this country or its people??? Ask yourself that. Wake UP!

Wilson violated the “House Republicans’ stated rules of decorum”. It states, “The precedents of the House allow a wide latitude in criticism of the President, other executive officials, and the government itself. However, it is not permissible to use language that is personally offensive to the President, such as referring to him as a ‘hypocrite’ or a ‘liar.’”
The rules say nothing about saying “no” booing, or hissing, or other such behavior.
What Joe Wilson said was a violation of their own decorum rules.
Plain and simple- whether he’s your ‘hero’ or not.

Joe Wilson loser, SC shamed again, Pres. Obama winner! Enough said. – ITWARZ

Congressman Joe Wilson needs to change occupation and become a plumber.

another man who in the past has often criticized the behavior of others as being “a bad example to children” showing himself to be the worst offender of all. more Republican hypocrisy.

Democrats are going to win over a few more seats in November 2009 — Thank you very much Joe Wilson. South Carolina was the state that the first shots were fired that began the Civil War in the 1860s. Let’s end Jim Crow laws and clean up the south by making all Republicans jobless in every election — Vote Democrats and clean up America. It’s time to make America greater and patriotic country again — Vote Democrats! Go Obama Go!

I believe his otburst was pure emotion to a corrupt bill being forced down the throats of AMERICANS. The Presidents Speech was an outrage and disgrace to his office. He stated he would call out those who oppose him. He appologized for his out burst but will the President. I came to this site only to see if there was anything on the crocked, corrupted ACORN people in Maryland. Just as I thought NOTHING. You guys arent reporters your personal opinions are far more important then reporting the news unbiased and truthful. George I really expected more from you. Gibson, Sawyer are also a disgrace.

The Republicans looked like sullen school-yard children last evening. The school-yard attitude is prevailing.

Rep. Joe Wilson’s disrespectful, rude, and hateful outburst during President Obama’s speech last night was outrageous.
The Republicans have become so crazed and mean-spirited just because a Democrat won the White House, I’m very concerned about the damage they are willing to do to our country just out of pure spite.

what is wrong with the people of SC – this jerk – a crazy governor – a out of control Senator -DeMint – a angry woman congressman who blamed a murdered gay man in Montana. People in that state need to get a grip. stop electing total idiots. Hope Obama stops any and all financial aid to SC until they start electing rational, intelligent people.

Joe Wilson’s comments were disrespectful and degrading to our nations president as well as each and every citizen in America. I understand that emotions can overtake us at times, but to show that much disrespect is appauling! I would be furious if he were my representative in the congress! We punish our youth for such behavior, yet allow this adult, holding such a high position in our nations congress, to spout off like a 5 year old without any consequences at all! Simply, “I’m sorry”! What a joke! Its no wonder congress cannot find a solution to our nations health care, if he is any indication of how they are “discussing” the issues! At least i have the confidance of knowing that my states representative acts like a proud American and respects his states citizens, and The President of our nation enough to “represent” them in a positive and respectful light!

This is what I do not understand: A major battle cry of health care reform opponents was the imaginary “death panel,” which, according to the overactive imagination of the opponents, would determine how much, if any, health care the elderly and disabled are entitled to.
On the other hand, the same opponents apparently don’t care about the millions of people (a group to which I have belonged) who have suffered significant health problems without the benefit of any insurance and have faced financial catastrophe, or even worse, no desperately needed health care, because they do not have health insurance.
If any of you health care reform opponents can explain this apparent irony to me, I would be very happy to listen.

Joe Wilson “ain’t no” patriot. He is from a southern state, South Carolina, that began the Civil War in 1860s. Please he ain’t civilized and certainly isn’t a patriot. He is less than for shouting out in the United States of America Congressional Chamber of Law. Yes, good Patriots follow the law, and Joe Wilson doesn’t like authority. Let’s guess, is he an abusive person? Any student in schools who would have done this would have been suspended from school, paid fines, and would have to do community service, possibly spend time in juvey. Well hello! Joe Wilson is NOT a good patriot. He failed and he is going to be uprooted from his seat in November 2009. What is it with Republican politicians in South Carolina. Governor pretends to be religious and has a mistress, uses state funds for personal use, and Joe Wilson is abusive in congress. Concerning, very. Make Republicans jobless in November 2009. Vote Democrats! Go Obama Go!

My friends in South Carolina are simply appalled that, while struggling to cope with a Republican governor who lied about his whereabouts while on extramarital booty calls to Argentina, often paid for on the taxpayer dime, they are now having to contend with the shame brought forth by an disrepectful traitor in the Congress. And by the looks of those around him, Republican and Democrat alike, his vile outburst was wholly unprecedented. It sounds like there is a need for a shake-up in South Carolina to get rid of some of the ignorance, immorality and corruption there.
Go to a birther ralley if you need to lie about Obama.

I AM NOT AMERICAN BUT WHAT I THINK ABOUT JOE WILSON IS HE IS DISRESPECTFUL AND DISTASTEFUL. WHAT A MISERABLE OLD MAN, WHERE DO YOU LIVE EVEN IN AFRICA WE HAVE BETTER RESPECT THAN THAT, MAYBE YOU NEED TO RELOCATE DUDE. WHAT SURPRISES ME WITH SOME REPUBLICANS IS THEY HAVE TOTALLY RESORTED TO BULLYING THEIR PRESIDENT, IS IT BECAUSE HE IS BLACK? WHERE HAS MEANINGFUL DEBATE SUDDENLY DISAPPEARED TO, ANY SMALL ARGUMENTS THE PRESIDENT IS BLAMED AS TRYING TO PUSH THE COUNTRY TO SOCIALISM, IS THIS SOCIALIST SCARE A HIDDEN WAY OF RACISM. INSTEAD OF A MEANINGFUL DEBATE THE PEOPLE ARE MISLED INTO THINKING ” THERE COMES SOCIALISM” . THANK GOD MOST AMERICANS CAN SEE THE TACTIC, COME ON SHOW YOUR PEOPLE THE FACTS AND NOT THE SCARE. GROW UP

Obama sez his plan will not cover illegals. He also sez he will pay for it with “savings” from other programs. Joe Wilson called him a liar.
Who do You believe?

Obama’s speech was flawless. Great articulation of the plan. The FEAR being used by the right wingers was clearly front and center last night with the President. Mr. President, I would now mention names of who is stone walling the plan and spreading the lies. Yes, mention the names now. Lets see if the rats will continue to come out then. God bless America. We need universal health care; that’s a give me.

The comment was poorly timed and inappropriate at the time BUT was true. This congressman needs to continue his fight on the appropriate stage. The President and his advisers can not be trusted. They do not give us all the facts and the main media will not hold him accountable.

This character exemplifies the republican party…angry, ignorant, and almost all caucasian. This outburst is a perfect example of why the republican party has almost no support among Americans under 35 years of age. My late father – a staunch republican – would not recognize the party now. (nor would he be a member if he was alive today)

Sad part is that everyone throwing around the “racism” mantra may be wrong. In the 90s my coworker’s Executive VP husband had the same feelings about Clinton. He ranted against Clinton day and night, calling him a socialist, marxist and Hitler’s spawn. He literally made himself sick. He bought the Countdown to Clinton leaving office Calendar both terms. When Clinton couldn’t get health reform passed, this man was beside himself with joy. He proudly called himself an “angry white man” and wanted Clinton destroyed at all cost.
Flash forward to 2009 and he is now a former Executive VP in his late 50s and has only found temporary consulting positions for the past 5 years. No health insurance since COBRA expired and he can’t get an individual policy because of the pre-existing conditions. While he probably stills gets a decent salary (100k) it is nowhere near what he pulled in during the 90s. Guess who now agrees that we need health care reform? Even with his decent salary, paying out of pocket for a heart attack, high blood pressure and skin cancer have put him in bankruptcy.
He and my coworker divorced, he remarried a much younger woman mainly so that he could get on her group insurance…she lost her job because of outsourcing to India and now he is back in the same situation since COBRA ended 4 months ago and he didn’t timely find another policy.
If we can find a way to pay for wars and rebuilding other countries, we can find a way to have decent affordable healthcare for every American. There will always be illegals and other welfare types taking advantage of our resources, however, that shouldn’t be a deterrant to everyone having access to good healthcare.
Before I am labeled a socialist, note that affordable is not synonymous with free.

Wilson did more last night in support of health care reform than anyone else simply by showing the ignorance of the opposition.

Ah Republicans, no self control, no thinking before speaking. Just blurt out irrational exclamations with no facts to back it up. Lots of crying, but no ideas of their own. WAAAAH!!!

Joe Wilson just said out loud what my husband I were saying during the speech.
Obama is a liar and Socialist radical that surrounds himself with the same type of “advisors” and “czars”.

I’m glad money is being raised for the dems. We’ll need it, because we will have to solve this countries problems on our own, since Republicans are holding their breath and pouting over every issue, without merit. We need healthcare reform, and i support President Obama in this. I hope he gets the 60 votes he needs just from Dems.

Republicans forget that they lost in 2008 for all the out of control spending they did under Bush.Cheney for 8 years that brought America to its knees in September 2008. Stop blaming Democrats for cleaning up Republican messes. Make Republicans jobless. Vote Democrats!

Joe Wilson should go back to the second grade and listen to the President’s talk on personal responsibility.

If Mr.Wilson did not agree with The Prsident, He can express his disagreement respectful
However, if he does not know how to respect, he should not be in puplic office.

I thought the Pres gave a very good speech on the subject of health care reform. He addressed all of the hysteria generated by the insurance and pharmaceutical industries via their wholly owned republican robots, and went on to outline the methods by which the plan would be funded. Notice that he said that he would not sign a bill that would increase the deficit. Notice also that he collided head-on with the nincompoops who made the ridiculous charge about elderly death panels, but, more importantly, notice that he also stated that illegal immigrants would receive no coverage. He also proclaimed that he would fix the really screwed up medicare prescription drug benefit that his predecessor often touted as being such a wonderful thing that the GOP had done under his guidance.
I suppose that the insurance industry will begin to attack the proposal on the basis of detailed information regarding how the plan will be payed for. For those that embrace the idea of attempting to defeat the effort on this basis, I would say that nobody seems to care too much about the details of other spending measures as, for example, the huge expenditures for the federal government and the military. Let’s hear these nincompoops start shouting about the high cost of these programs and the details as to how they’re to be paid for and maybe, just maybe, we could believe them when it comes to an effort designed to benefit humanity as opposed to destroying it.

Try this truth. Obama is making a promise that he won’t let the proposed system run a muck. How can that be when he and the bureaucrats putting this together will not hold office long enough to assure their promises over the long term. Even good kings end up having successors that put their self interest above the people. I am for health care for everyone. But don’t white-wash the risk or fail to respectfully address the people’s inconvenient concerns. Illegal aliens and anyone without health care that genuinely needs it should get it. Saying that illegal aliens will not receive a dime of health care is a white-washed lie. So Joe’s outburst is representative of too many that are not getting honest answers to their concerns and are getting rhetoric that defies common sense.

Low-class, low-rent comment from the Congressman! While anyone has the right to disagree – to call the President a “liar” in the middle of an address is beyond disgusting. Pathetic Republican stooping to juvenile school yard tactics.

the office of the President has been put to shame because of obama. Since obama wants to “rule” a country, why not send him to Irag to take over where Saddam Hussein left off? obama can then put a statue of himself in the town square.

I’m sorry that Rep Joe Wilson shouted “You lie!”
Didn’t he have shoes to throw?

Joe was the only American that spoke the truth during last night’s speach. Great job, Joe. Keep up the work.

Calling the President a liar is a desperate act by a desperate man who lacks the respect of his office and that of the President of the United States. Disagreement with policy is fine. But doing so in acrimony and disrecpect is heartbreaking. Obama made a good point in Ted Kennedy being able to reach out in compromise with members of other beliefs and opinions. We should continue to do the same. I still believe …

Joe Wilson, way to go!!! i don’t believe in obama’s every words.

“Joe Wilson just said out loud what my husband I were saying during the speech.
Obama is a liar and Socialist radical that surrounds himself with the same type of “advisors” and “czars”.”
To Susie: I think somebody is having a tad bit of town hall withdrawl. Do yourself a favor & shut up the next time someone more knowledge than you is talking- which is probably most people.
“I remember Pres. Bush being booed from just about all of the democrats. I’m pretty sure it was during the State of the Union address. Correct me if I’m wrong. How is this different???”
Indeed both are rude, although it is different b/c heckling(individual outbursts & name-calling) violates the Republicans own rules on decorum & is subject to censure & punishment, although considering the tone of the Repugs towards the President these days, it probably won’t happen.
Individual outbursts within most official political settings, especially of the name-calling variety is considered much ruder than booing or hissing or saying ‘no’ in mass- as happens at most Presidential or political speeches & is directed at WHAT someone is saying, rather than at their person or character. There IS a difference & that should be pretty clear if you look at it objectively & rationally.

United Health Care insurance a full of liars. They spent 11 months to pay for my prevention and wellness physical checkup in 2001. It was in my insurance plan to have one physical a year, and they took 11 months to pay the bill. That’s insane and they lied since the insurance booklet explicitly stated one wellness and prevention physical check per individual under premiums per year. Liars, Liars, Liars. They finally paid when I called the clinic CEO and told him what was going on. He contacted the CEO of United Health Care and got the medical claims paid the very next work day. Don’t accept abuse from insurance companies and its fraud if they print it in booklets then don’t honor their own black and white print. That’s fraud. Make insurance companies responsible and held accountable. Make them live up to their own terms and conditions otherwise, don’t give premiums to UHC. Stay away and bankrupt insurance companies. Make insurance companies close down if they continue fraudulant practices. If they refuse to change, then close them down. Make all insurance companies tow the line. Either tow the line or be put out of business — that’s the message from the American people. If insurance companies don’t tow the line, we Americans will put you insurance companies out of business — no more profits, no more commissions, no more bonuses, no more investments, no more Wall Street, no more anything! Insurance companies you decide — lawfully run businesses or be put out of business. Behave or go to prison.

Let’s just ignore the fact that Congressman Joe Wilson was disrespectful, childish and stupid. And let’s just ignore the fact that Dubya blatantly lied to the American people on multiple occasions. The more important point is that conservatives in general (and Republicans in particular) have no ideas, no plans and no vision for the future of America. Why? Because, as always, conservatives are mired in the past and some hopeless romanticism with the “good ole days.”

It is so easy to pick out comments from the GOP base. These people are so easy to dupe! The senate has been corrupted by the HMO’s and pharmaceutical companies, who donate generously to their campaigns. It is outright bribery! Politicians and news agencies alike talk about paid off politicians, like, it is another day in the park for the senate. Guys like Limbaugh and O’Reilly make stuff up to hurl towards their ratings makers, who is, the Republican base. They throw in the word “patriotism” and these people lap it up like it is gospel. The Democrats should have been yelling at Bush during his addresses and maybe he wouldn’t have brought down the US and subsequently the entire planet. Health care for everyone is so unpatriotic, what is Obama thinking? The Republicans take bribes from HMOs and then tell Rush and Bill to tell the base that healthcare for everyone is Fascist and unpatriotic and these people buy it. Democrats take bribes as well! Until Americans stand up and refuse to allow their representatives to take money from corporations, the corruption will never stop, in fact, it will continue to get worse. I don’t know how you can be elected into office, by the people, and then turn around and work only for corporations is astounding at the very least!

It’s amazing the memory loss of those in the media! What about when a good number of Dims booed and heckled President Bush during his SOTU in 2005?
YOU GO JOE!!!
Obama is a liar! You called it right and SHAME on the Republicans bashing Wilson!

“Because, as always, conservatives are mired in the past and some hopeless romanticism with the “good ole days.”
And they are deluding themselves into thinking the health care system we have currently is good. They are experts at manipulation & delusion, especially of the Self variety.

Teachers across America are having to write pink slips to students who follow Joe Wilson’s behaviors. These students are being suspended today, out of school, not getting educated, and becoming worthless just like Joe Wilson’s behavior and disrepect for authority and tradition of the office of the President of the United States of America. Joe Wilson is abusive and disrepects the law. Joe Wilson needs to be removed from office immediately and replaced with a decent American patriot. Make Republicans jobless. Vote Democrats!

The health care issue is very emotional. Both sides have dug in and are holding on to their convictions. The one issue they agree on is that the health care industry needs reformed, The outcry by Rep. Wilson was uncalled for & shows that some Republicans have no respect for Pres. Obama. Another Republican was shown, on TV texting. Our congress have rules for the way to debate the issues. These men seemed to have forgotten them.

All rhetoric and no specifics..again. More speeches…more drama…nothing, absolutely nothing on direct Q/A from the town hall meetings. Everything sanitized.
Direct challenges God forbid should have been made to the DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP. Pelosi and Reid have had a long time to get it right…she’s too busy finding planes to fly…he’s too busy with about faces for 6 years and counting.
So Pres. Obama baffles America with more BS. Tell ‘em one thing and I’ll do what ever I want..who cares…we are in power and will squash you like a bug if you get in our way. We know best how to do everything… suck more taxpayer money for our cronies.
2010 is coming sooner than they expect.

You are darn right Ellis. My relatives who live in SC are outraged, and they want their votes back. They want Joe Wilson to step down and be held accountable for his behavior last night. SC is now the laughing stock of the world. My relatives are truly outraged and angry that one of their own made SC look abusive, disrespectful, and out of control. Joe Wilson, step down now. Clean up America. Make Republicans jobless. Vote Democrats.

Booing Bush was OK, huh? That was when dissent was “patriotic”. Now shut up.

Guess what happens to “ants” that get in the way — they get stepped on and don’t get their merchandise to the queen ant. Travesty! Joe Wilson may have been the messenger, and we know what happens to messengers. They get stepped on and removed from the trail to the Queen Ant. Clean up America. Make Republicans jobless. Vote Democrats!

Talk to the hand, not to the face McDaniel. We don’t care what you think and your babbling hero Limbaugh! Clean up America. Make Republicans jobless. Vote Democrats! Democrats get loveless jobs done and clean up after Republican messes. Vote in law makers who can behave in class. Vote Democrats!

Thank-You Joe Wilson for calling Obama a liar. That he is. Illegals will be covered. They will not have to pay the health care plan tax nor will they be fined for not having health care. They will be treated anytime at an emergency room and we will pay for it. On July 30th the Dems voted down a bill by Rep. Nathan Deal that would require health care providers to use a verification program for health care services Their identity as to their legal status will not be questioned as it would be in other countries or in their own country. So by voting this down Democrats know very well illegals will be covered. LIARS! Debate Obama on this. Let’s bring this issue to the forefront. Thanks, Joe Wilson! Pay dirt, indeed!We’ll see!

And we ALL know….Republicans NEVER lie…! If Barack Obama’s Presidency has been nothing but a “lie” then all presidents lie and our political system is fundamentally flawed. Mr.Wilson opened his mouth to such an extent last night that he may as well jump to the other side of the aisle. This isn’t the British House of Commons where shouting out your opinion is common and accepted practice. Get elected in England Mr. Wilson where this kind of behavior is acceptable. Otherwise, respect our president. Lord knows, we’re still cleaning up the Republicans mess from the past eight years. No one mentions the mistakes from the previous administration that mr. Obama is trying to make right.

Joe Wilson should be sanction. He knew what he done was wrong. If he had been kind of a man, he should have stay at home instead making a ass out of himself and disgracing the President. This was no place to act like a dumb ass. Next time when the Republican give a rebuttle then let the Dem set in and heckle them.

The truth is the truth, even if said at a very bad time. They do get and will get some free care and we all pay for it.

Bush and his cronies were forced to have almost DAILY conferences to “top off” news stories to lessen the impact of being caught in their constant lies.
Funny how republican fanatics forget this…
Also funny how they forget it was 8 years of failed republican policies.. passed by fiat that brought us our current mess.
At least this president is TRYING to reach ot to the other party… and is leaving legislating to the legislators…instead of running the country like a dictator as King George did.

And I quote directly from the bill(HR 3200)
SEC. 246. NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS.
Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States.
President Obama is 100% telling the truth.

It funny, bush lied for 8 yrs, Now we have a black president and everything that comes out of his mouth is a lie. Grow up people(andrew). Our previous reckless president put our economy in the state that its in. Next year this time you will be on the bandwagon. We all know its nothing to do with healthCARE AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH RACE!!!!!!!!!!

George is not always right ladies and gentelman…he left the DEMS remember???

Why is it OK for Obama to indirectly call Sarah Palin a liar during his speech, but when it is yelled during his speech that he is a liar, everybody freaks out. But, that’s besides the point….
Fact Check seems to indicate that Obama’s nose actually is a bit longer this morning than last night, but he always maintained an ability to spin his statements to be “true” under the proper conditions. This “spin point” seems to be the location where disagreement exists on healthcare.
Obama says things like abortion aren’t in the bill, but unless it is excluded, it MUST be included. It is a legal medical procedure, so how could the government exclude something that they have chosen to make legal.
Obama says that “Death Panels” don’t exist, and people making this claim are liars. Well, maybe not by that name, but people that make choices on what “will and won’t be paid”, are making “life and death decisions”. Hence the name “Death Panels”. Granted, it is incendiary language, but it is intended to be.
Furthermore towards this point of “Death Panels”, when the government makes arbitrary claims that they will cut $500 Billion fro Medicare without telling us “How”, those of us that distrust government get nervous. When they additionally plan to pay for “end of life counseling”, we get even more nervous.
Bottom line that I live by is “Love your country, but never trust your government”.

Running a country is not the same as a football team, where if you do not win you lose. Too many attorneys think win or lose rather than solutions. Then they get in congress and think “if I can’t win I’ll make you lose”. They forget that we really are on the same team, and with this attitude we all lose.

I’ll bet your doctor favors reform.

All of you Dems crying about Wilson need to shut up. Bush had to put up with you rude nuts for 8 years so poor Barry needs to toughen up. He is a liar and more people are figuring him out everyday. If that wimp can’t handle someone calling him a liar than he needs to resign and go back to Illinois.

Dems hit paydirt on heckle,Only in your biased mind George.

Hey morons! Where was the outrage when the Dems booed Bush during the State of the Union Address in ’05? Oh I forgot, its only okay if YOU do it.

If Joe Wilson only said what many of you were thinking, then you have to be one of the stupid, selfish repubs who still can’t distinguish between the truth and a lie because Bush told so many of them during his term. Get a grip. It is OK to believe in some one again.

George, you are shameless.
What is the payout for ABC following your lead down the yellow brick road to the guy behind the curtain?
ABC you need to get rid of George before it is too late.
Joe Wilson has the guts to tell the truth. ABC you are spinning the truth -

Ok Republicans. Just look at it this way. If that had been George Bush (or John McCain) up there giving a speech and some stupid Democratic representative had said what Wilson said, you guys would be screaming treason! The guy is an idiot. That kind of behavior is simply unacceptable by either party. I was ashamed as a South Carolinian last night. It’s not as if we didn’t have enough trouble with our philandering governor.

I am so ready for mid term elections. I bet you think I’m a Republican but Hell no. I am a proud LIBERAL democrat and so badly want to show the wacko right that there way off course and so says ONCE AGAIN the real majority of America. You want to really scare a “SKY IS FALLING CHICKEN LITTLE REPUBLICAN” Do this create 3 healthcare bills The first one can be crafted by the right wing intellectual leader and moral standard holder Rush Limpballs with help a little bit by Fox News for just the right truth spin because TRUTH is all FOX news really cares about. The second bill can be crafted by the sellout blue dork democrats that gives the insurance lobby everything they want without being to obvious about it but basically the status quo and the third bill can be crafted by the progressive democrats that would create a one payer system and get rid of the blood sucking leaches we all know as the health insurance industry and the evil federal government would control it. That would be the same evil government that controls our military. This would be the same military that Republicans have no problem spending trillions of dollars on. Isn’t it funny only in America its patriotic to spend more money to kill somebody in a foreign land than to heal somebody in our own land. Back to what I propose take these 3 bills and hold a special national election over 2 weeks. This should give enough Republicans the chance to pry there short wave radio head sets from there ears and crawl out of there bomb shelters to cast there ever so patriotic vote and maybe the rest can get a portable TV so they don’t miss a single minute of fox news as missing fox’s news for more than a few minutes causes serious disorientation to a Republican. The first week can be the vote on all three bills and the top two most vote getting bills face off in the second week. Don’t worry Republicans you wont miss too much short wave radio or fox news because your vote wont be required after week one as The right wing plan goes down in flames. I bet you wouldn’t believe I was a voting Republican for the majority of my voting life …..Naaaa that would just be some conspiracy put forth by the evil government…LOL

There is an element of convenient fantasy as well in Obama’s health care statements to date. We are going to save money by spending money. We are going to solve our fiscal problems with a program that will increase the national debt by $1 trillion over a decade. We are going to guarantee you can keep your current insurance with a bill that encourages your employer to stop offering it.
The list goes on. We are going to improve health care for seniors by cutting $500 billion from Medicare. We aren’t going to insure illegal aliens, except that we won’t have any verification provisions to see that they can’t apply and get benefits.

As for those of you lamenting about profits in the health insurance industry let me share a few facts with you.
About 100 million people in the U.S. have health “insurance” through Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans many of which are non profit.
Most “insurance” in the U.S. is not really insurance which means an insurer is at risk. Approximately 165 million people are covered by employee insurance plans through their work. The majority of these are in large companies which “self insure”. That means the “insurance company” is just an administrator for the employer which bears all the risk. Therefore, there is NO profit to be gained by denying people’s claims for a BC/BS plan or a self insured plan! Any money saved by denying claims is saved for the employer, not the “insurance company”. Another misleading statement by the President.

“Way to go Joe. I don’t live in South Carolina but I am very proud of you for telling the truth.” : Okay you do realized that the facts were checked and that there is no language in the proposed legislation that covers illegal aliens. as a matter of fact it is very specific in that it states “citizens”. but hey, thanks for playin’!

1st Rule: Do not argue with extreamist, like the Rush Limbo’s Hanadi’s, Joe Da Plumbers, or the Glen Becks. Your better off to watch paint dry.
2)Don’nt forget the 1st rule

QUIZ:
Joe Wilson, who instantly became famous above when he called the president a liar 3 to 4 times in front of 100 million people is a:
A) tea-party protestor
B) a birther who still believes Obama is not an American citizen
C) a health care townhall demonstrator (armed with an AR-15 assault rifle)
D) A “Christian” Pastor praying the Obama “dies and goes to hell.”
E) A United States Congressman, who represents all of the above

He’s not the first, nor wilL be the last liar in the white house. But he’s the first black man to be the president of the USA, so respect and manner is going to be an issue for the next 3 yrs to come. Joe Wilson nows he will get away with it by some idiots who still can’t diggest Mr Obama as they president. God Bless America

“Is anyone going to investigate why the outburst was made?” It was planned.

I suppose the days of when the Republicans could be counted on to be respectful of the institutions are long gone. The posts above show such hatred and disdain I gotta say, you Rethuglicans are getting scary in your hatred. You know the big difference between Dems and GOPers? We Dems never hated Bush, we just felt sorry for him. We never hoped he would fail, we hoped, all evidence to the contrary, that he would do good. You Rethuglicans want to throw the baby out with the bathwater becasue you can’t stand to lose an election.

To me the gop stands for grand old pigs,and not the grand old party.

Of course the left thinks that they hit “pay dirt” when Wilson told the truth …… they can’t hit “pay dirt” on any of their big government ideas so they will settle for this I guess. SAD!

What Wilson shouted was stupid, inappropriate and clumsy. but nevertheless the truth, as time will tell.

barefootboy , I thought republicans held
higher standards. Now obviously lower than
the Democrats

John said, “I remember when the Democrats hissed at George Bush when he addressed Congress. No one made a big deal of it. Only when Barack almighty speaks.”
I remember that, too. Today is the first time I have ever contributed to a political candidate–Joe Wilson!
By the way, pundits, the lies started LONG before President Obama got to that phrase about illegal immigrants.
Oh, and Mr. Stephanopoulos, any word on how much revenue this has generated for Congressman Wilson?

If Obama is a “liar” then all Americans are bloody liars. Don’t u guys get it! Obama is your president and if you, because of stupid politics, think u’re hurting his personality, “You Lie”. U ain’t! You’re rather projecting to the world what America has become – a nation with leaders who lack common sense where and when necessary!

Obama worded his speech to have bloggers on both sides be correct in their interpretation. Illegals are not allowed but are allowed through Medicare which is still funded by Federal dollars which the public option will end up saving. 2nd. Many employers will end up going with the govt option since it is cheaper than 8% of their gross revenues and or chaeaper than their current premiums, 3rd. the famous death panels…that is just a hyperbole expressing that seniors will not be allowed to the medical care they had prior to Obama…like he said in the campaign…send them home with a pain pill and pass on. If that is not a “death panel” than please America, what is it?4th. He is going to improve a broken system….how many of you want to pay $3800.00 a year as punishment because you have decided you do not and never had healthcare. What about those Americans who’s religion do not believe in Doctors and Hospitals? Isn’t this unconstitutional? Obama has not been straight with us….just fancy rose colored words and I believe unconstitutional. This is a Republic and it already feels like the USSR. Say no to this America…besides the punishment fees, our taxes will skyrocket along with our electric bills they are trying to get passed to along with this healthcare bill. There will not be anymore wealthy Americans to give us a job. By the time they finish in Congress, we will have over 30% unemployment and all of us will be in a world of trouble this country has never seen before. God Help Us!!

I don’t understand why those on the political right bother visiting biased media Web sites. If they are convinced ABC, NBC, CBS, and CNN are biased it seems to be a waste of their valuable time. I’m sure they would feel much more at home on the Fox News (balanced new coverage) Web site.

Peace be upon all the families and friends who lost someone at the WTC. My nephew, Jerome Nedd was also killed there and the pain still lingers, especially because bin laden has not been brought to justice for this heinous and barbaric crime. I hope he suffers and long for death but not find it untill he can say to his animal followers respect humanity respect life.

Does anyone care about the most recent ACORN controversy that Beck revealed yesterday? Where are the true journalists?

I’ll tell you why Joe Wilson made the outburst, because he’s a disrespctful idiot and puppet. Bush sat in front of that same group and lied about the Iraq war and never once was disrespected, no President has ever been treated in that manner. So, if Joe did it because he feels he doesn’t have to respect the President because he’s African-American, he should be ousted. How dare he think that the President deserves less. Joe has shown himself to be a person that does not deserve respect. Shame on him and shame on the Republican party who indirectly put him up to this disgusting act.

I just donated $100 to Joe Wilson. He did set the record straight. There are lot of lies going around to bankrupt this country.

Republican wrote:”George,Why don’t you mention the money that Congressman Joe Wilson raise over night”?
He’s gonna need every cent he can raise. According to Open Secrets, Joe Wilson is do deep in personal debt he will never see the light of day. Big mouth’s cause people to look very closely at your records.

LOL, the more the mouth breathers show Joe Wilson their love, the more his opponent’s fund goes up. It’s nearing $800,000. Will it make it to a million?? Poor old Joe needs all the money he can get cause he’s in deep personal financial doo-doo.

Well, I am a voter in SC, and Wilson has my vote. Obama is a liar—and should have been called long ago. Hey, George since when do REAL journalists (for which you are obviously not) use “likely energize” nonsense? Do you bother to see how much more Wilson has raised in your unfair and unbalanced PROPAGANDA?

I don’t know if the Dems “hit the jackpot”, but Wilson’s sure raking in the dough. Hysteria or calculated fund-raising?

In the mind of Joe Wilson he thinks he will be a Martyr or a hero, but his untimely rude outburst will cost him in the long run, it will only prove to be an Embarrassment to the Republican party, he will become another ball and chain.

A hero would be someone who stood up and shouted against a dictator with the threat of jail and torture, Joe wilson lives in a democracy, he had plenty of other options than to behave that way..that is not “telling the truth” it is behaving like a jackass,,he disrepected not just Obama but the entire Congress and it traditions, and the voters with his antics, if he is such a brave hero and so right than he should not have apologized, either way then your “hero” is a bit of a punk..sure hope you dont have kids
Way to go Joe. I don’t live in South Carolina but I am very proud of you for telling the truth. I will now donate money to you. Gotta love patriots who don’t just bow down to Obama and Pelosi. I laughed so hard at Pelosi with her silly stern looks in the direction of my new hero

So it’s OK to interrupt the President’s Address by jumping to your feet with applause and cheers if you agree, but if you disagree you must sit and stew in your own juices? You can’t have it both ways. Either we all sit nicely with our hands folded in our laps and hold our applause, or it’s an open forum. Decorum be damned.

Kathy, we love Barrak

While the democrats may have gotten a boost from Rep Wilson’s comments, I think you will find that he gotten an even larger one. I certainly believe there is a certain decorum which must be shown in Congress and to the President. I however, believe that Rep Wilson was speaking for a large part of the population with what he said. So I would be careful to characterize it as democrat win.

HEY STEFFY, you forgot to mention that Wilson has received one million in contributions since he told the truth about O’Babble. Once a Clinton hack, always a Clinton hack.

Thank you Rep. Wilson for speaking for me the other night. Obama was lying since illegals will be covered because there is no enforcement provision.
I have sent Wilson a large contribution.