“Get Your Free ‘I’m With Joe Wilson’ T-Shirt”
EmailAn "I'm with Joe Wilson" T-Shirt might be heading your way soon. My colleague, Teddy Davis has more: While Republican leaders in Washington have called out Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., for his bad manners, some grassroots conservatives are trying to thank Wilson for giving voice to their grievances.
In fact, the Palmetto Scoop, a conservative Web site featuring political news and commentary, is offering free "I'm with Joe Wilson" T-shirts. The T-shirt identifies the Republican lawmaker as "America's Congressman."
"Congressman Joe Wilson may not have picked the best moment to voice his constituents' complaints about President Barack Obama's attempts to socialize health care," writes Palmetto Scoop editor Adam Fogle in an e-mail to his readers, "but he did so nonetheless. And conservatives around the country – many of whom wish their Congressman would be as bold as Wilson – are commending him for quite literally speaking out against Obama's plan during his address to Congress last night." To allow conservatives to show their support for Wilson, The Palmetto Scoop teamed up with Made In Multiples to give away for free "I'm With Joe Wilson" t-shirts on Twitter. View the T-shirt HERE. The Palmetto Scoop's editor is not alone among conservatives in rallying behind Wilson.
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC), a conservative group which threatened to draft CNN's Lou Dobbs into last year's presidential race, issued a statement on Thursday defending Wilson and arguing that President Obama's claim that illegal immigrants will not be covered by his plan is wrong given that Democrats have promised to pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation which would "legalize millions of illegal immigrants and qualify them for all taxpayer benefits and jobs in America."
Echoing an RNC official who spoke with ABC News on Wednesday, ALIPAC also points to Democratic opposition to Republican amendments which would have toughened enforcement provisions to ensure that illegal immigrants do not qualify for health care subsidies.
"It is time for all Americans to follow the example of Joe Wilson and speak out against the lies coming out of Washington." said ALIPAC's William Gheen.
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I wonder how many will be worn in irony?
Posted by: Ann | September 10, 2009, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
What’s your point George? where is the responsible reporting? You give credence to this moron
Posted by: Keith Davis | September 10, 2009, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
Makes the freaks easier for the Secret Service to identify. Too bad it’s a limited edition.
Posted by: kravitz | September 10, 2009, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm
Yay! Public rudeness instead of civil discourse!
Posted by: Joyomama | September 10, 2009, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm
The Democrats should round up everyone who gets a t-shirt and thank them for being the reason the Republicans don’t hold the Presidency or Congress.
Posted by: Sauce | September 10, 2009, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm
George, what are you doing reporting this?
Posted by: Ronna Hamelin | September 10, 2009, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
Joe Wilson is an moron and so are you.
Posted by: michelle | September 10, 2009, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
Did I miss it or did you include that these folks might be a bit un-hinged in your column? This could be read by Joe Smith’s supporters as good news.
Posted by: joe west | September 10, 2009, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
Oh, kinda like an “I’m with Stupid” tee only more specific – I see!
Posted by: susanwg | September 10, 2009, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
So Ri Which one the SC gov., The President or Wilson himself?
Posted by: jenny | September 10, 2009, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm
What is it with Guys named Joe anyway? Joe the Plumber, Joe the Vice President…..
Posted by: jenny | September 10, 2009, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
Too bad we spend all this time on bashing Joe Wilson for a thoughtless action. Why don’t we here about the vetting of Cass Sunstein and his stand on animal rights on the 2nd Amendment? And how will you feel if it turns out that Joe Wilson is right? Maybe he’s not as stupid as everyone thinks.
Posted by: Nancy | September 10, 2009, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
Let’s all support unprofessionalism and rudeness by buying one of these shirts. Anyone who would wear one of these is as tactless as the representative. There is a time and place for airing grievances. Had this been some other type of event and he was just some random person shouting out and interrupting like that, the Secret Service would have removed him.
Posted by: Renee | September 10, 2009, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
Now don’t get your panties in a wad. I disagreed with commrad Bush and many of his policies just as much or more than some of Obama’s policies. I just happen to belirve in freedom and the constitution, not being bullied and threatened by a bully.
Johnny
Posted by: Johnny | September 10, 2009, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
Joe Wilson’s Democratic opponent has raised almost 1/2 a million dollars in 24 hours…
Joe Wilson’s going to need to sell a lot of T-Shirts to keep up….
Posted by: Mikes | September 10, 2009, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
I am a libertarian and I am making my own T-shirt with the same info on it! Dems BOOed George W. ! Money is pouring into him for his election coffers, and for those of you who think reporters are supposed to be biased-you’re wrong. They are supposed to REPORT. Thank you, George.
Posted by: Sandra McLaughlin | September 10, 2009, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
“Joe Wilson’s going to need to sell a lot of T-Shirts to keep up….”
I just sent him $100! Go, Joe!
Posted by: Gabe | September 10, 2009, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm
Renee, That is the difference in a President and a bully. G W Bush let the people that did not agree with him speak, not give them a GTH look and point fingers like commrad Obama.
Johnny
Posted by: Johnny | September 10, 2009, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
Libs have selective memory when it comes to disrepecting a president. How they can feign indignation with a straight face is humorous.
Posted by: John | September 10, 2009, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
Thanks for the link, now working at getting one. Funny enough, he was the only one last night that told the truth. Interesting though how the Dem’s are crying foul over this when not that long ago they yelled boo at GW during the State of the Union address. Interesting how times have changed and what they now consider to be bad form.
Posted by: mikemcdon321 | September 10, 2009, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
“Libs have selective memory when it comes to disrepecting a president. How they can feign indignation with a straight face is humorous.”
You are exactly right, John — remember the boos and hisses at Bush’s State of the Union? What about the Inauguration? Remember Harry Reid calling him a liar and loser? Remember Obama calling Clinton a “bald-faced liar”?
Most of these people posting are probably not old enough to remember that. They are mere babies.
Posted by: Don't_Bully_Me | September 10, 2009, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
Actually Don’t_Bully_Me is that most probably do remember it, they just found it acceptable then.
Posted by: mikemcdon321 | September 10, 2009, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm
I certainly wouldn’t want this man to “indoctrinate” my children. Would you? What about that TEE, Joe.
Posted by: sara | September 10, 2009, 5:52 pm 5:52 pm
Why print new T-shirts. Wilson should just use the existing and very prevalent, “I’m with Stupid” version.
Posted by: BBear | September 10, 2009, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm
it is true that Republican made sure thought a bill for medicaid for Florida that we check for status of the immigrant- before it was the client statement- Illegal immigrants should not automatically get citizenships- they break the law each day. How can you reward that.
Posted by: lowes4321 | September 10, 2009, 6:01 pm 6:01 pm
When is the American public going to wake up to the fact about Obama. He is so desperate for Health Care Reform there has to be a solid reason and its not because of insurance. If the government controls the insurance coverage look out. They will be telling you what your going to pay and what coverage you won’t get. Do we really know what it covers? I don’t believe in Health Care Reform as I will buy my own inurance. If Obama insists we have it then let the government pay for it. GOOD FOR WILSON. HE HAS GUTS THAT THE DEMOCRATS DON’T HAVE. WE NEED MORE REPUBLICANS LIKE HIM.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | September 10, 2009, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm
How much will they cost?
Could we get them with a subtitle;
THE AARP BELONGS TO OBAMACARE?
Posted by: Ed Taylor | September 10, 2009, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm
“Why print new T-shirts. Wilson should just use the existing and very prevalent, “I’m with Stupid” version.”
Too late!! All the obama zombies and their mates have glombed onto them.
Posted by: Jason | September 10, 2009, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm
So Joe Wilson says I’m sorry and what happens? He gets $400,000 in political campaign contributions over night. How many of these contributors are members of the Ku Klux Klan?How much money comes from health insurance corporations? If health insurance premiums in South Carolina jump up, at least we’ll know why.
It’s not that Joe Wilson needs the money.
According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Joe Wilsons major political contributor is health care professionals. 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 conduct a sector analysis, 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 so much. Obama poses a threat to Wilson’s source of revenue.
In the meantime, South Carolina has an alarming unemployment and poverty rate. It has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. If Joe Wilson really wanted to apologice, he’d donate this money to charity.
But as we know, it’s all about the Benjamins, and Joe Wilson’s cares about those Benjamins more than anything else, including the lives his fellow citizens in South Carolina..
Posted by: William Joseph Miller | September 10, 2009, 6:43 pm 6:43 pm
Who needs The Jerry Springer Show when we have the likes of Joe Wilson?
Posted by: Embarassed4USA | September 10, 2009, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
Joe Wilson, take note: President Obama was correct.
You were wrong, as the actual legislative language of HR 3200 makes clear.
Page 143 for those keeping score at home, Lines 3 to 7:
“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.”
Posted by: Tom | September 10, 2009, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Given the hyper-partisan tone of the times, I fully expect some people to soon be calling on Joe Wilson to run for President.
Posted by: billp | September 10, 2009, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
He might have apologized for the show, but I agree with him 100 percent!
Posted by: Kristin | September 10, 2009, 7:41 pm 7:41 pm
While the shout out was at the wrong forum, its sentiment is not alone. Many of us are sick and tired of the Democrats grandstanding, partisan mess! We do need reform, but these 1000′s of pages of bills unread, creating over-government, overspending, neutering our nations security. I personally, am sick of it. The Democrats could have helped stop the Fannie-Freddie mess, and chose to use it to win elections. We will see how that worked for them in the future!
Posted by: GammySparkles | September 10, 2009, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm
HE ONLY TOLD THE TRUTH, HE IS A HERO.
Posted by: anne kemp | September 10, 2009, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm
stated on another site I am suprise there was not more comments, I know Joe for over 30 years and this is t first time I can remember him losing his cool. Way to go Joe, to bad more people will not stand up for the truth.
Take care my friend and I DO Stand with you and the family.
Best Wishes,
Maxie
Posted by: Maxie | September 10, 2009, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
Yes George. Do people have a short memory…other Presidents have been heckled in the same room as Obama. Also, didn’t Obama call Bill Clinton a “liar.”
We need to STOP THE DELUSION that everything our President says, we accept. We never did this before as a country.
Posted by: bpower | September 10, 2009, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
why are you giving this loser any credibility? i believe that this is the sort of thing that would horrify walter cronkite.
Posted by: justsane | September 10, 2009, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
yo johnny–gw bush wouldn’t let people who disagreed with him anywhere close. attendance at his “public” forums was invitation only, limited to members of the gop. don’t you remember the couple who managed to get into one of his speeches only to pull off their outer shirts, revealing anti-bush t-shirts? they were arrested…
Posted by: justsane | September 10, 2009, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm
Obama has called people liars on many occasions. Plus, the man is a pathological liar and narcissist.
Posted by: Barry | September 10, 2009, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm
william joseph–it was wilson’s opponent that has raised $400,000 in the last 24 hours…
Posted by: justsane | September 10, 2009, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
Just because it happened doesn’t make it news.
Posted by: Steve | September 10, 2009, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm
Obama has LIED, and continues to LIE. Look at his campaign promises. Read the health care bill, and get informed. The words are “Central Government”, “State Power”, “Planned Economy”, and finally the word that sums it all up……”COMM
UNISM”.
Posted by: jon | September 10, 2009, 9:06 pm 9:06 pm
I think most people here forget why illegal immigrants receive medical care in this country today–because it is moral and ethical, no matter your political party or affiliation(and really, those Republican conservatives who call themselves Christians ought to be ashamed). We are not WWII Germany where we get rid of undesirables, this country has a conscience and I would like to keep it that way–your small monetary burden(because really most of your taxes go to the Defense(Iraq war?), Transportation(roads, airways anyone?), and Education departments) can be of great help to a dying child (is anyone opposing care for illegal immigrants ever donated to a charity or money that will go abroad?).
Posted by: Danny | September 10, 2009, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm
Also anyone who buys such a shirt and wears it in public ought to be labeled a Grade A moron, even if you feel that way.
Posted by: danny | September 10, 2009, 9:21 pm 9:21 pm
Joe should get with Sara and they should both move to Russia, get sick and see what the care is like there. How about a “Joe Sucks Eggs” T?
Posted by: Chris Kende | September 10, 2009, 10:33 pm 10:33 pm
I thought it was going to be a spin on the ‘I’m with stupid’ t-shirt. Now that would be a t-shirt worth paying for.
Posted by: Smoove B | September 10, 2009, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm
You’re omitting the fact that Adam Fogle is an employee of a political firm whose client roster includes none other than Joe Wilson.
Posted by: Snead | September 10, 2009, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm
thats tallin joe
Posted by: roland | September 10, 2009, 11:36 pm 11:36 pm
Obama is a liar and this isn’t his first lie.
Sure is funny how Democrats are being critical of people wanting to wear an “I’m with Joe” T-Shirt. Wonder if that is because they have a T-Shirt in their closet with the face of Obama on it. I’m not talking about the Joker one but the weird three tone face to the heavens campaign one that was a copyright infringement.
Lastly, I’ve been called all kinds of names for my position on immigration by the press, Democrats & Republicans like McCain and Lindsey Graham. At least Specter embraced his true party. Speaking of names, I’ve been called some pretty bad things by top Democrats because of my opposition to Obama’s health care plan.
Oh and I’m not bickering, my stance against you is way beyond bickering, it’s total disagreement and I’m using my Freedom of Speech to express my opinion.
Posted by: Wendy | September 10, 2009, 11:48 pm 11:48 pm
Isn’t it sad that the totally disrespectful outburst from Mr. Wilson toward the President of our country takes precedence over the opportunity for United States citizens to receive quality medical care?
Sadder still is blind ignorance of American citizens who listen to such garbage from politicians that #1, have the promise of backing from big insurance companies to back their campaigns if they say what the industry wants them to, and #2, don’t have to worry about their own(and their family’s) medical cost because “WE” as tax payers are footing their bills – even when we can’t afford decent health care for ourselves and our own families….
Heaven help us from such stupidity.
Posted by: Dee | September 11, 2009, 12:45 am 12:45 am
Your common sense is suspect. Joe Wilson is an embarrassment but you are worse than he is. He’s a gutless wonder who, if he meant what he said, would not have appologized. Do something constructive with your time.
Posted by: LKH28 | September 11, 2009, 1:31 am 1:31 am
thank you joe wilson!!! you did in two words what obama was trying to do….unify his own party, republicans are screwed now, thanks again joe the wilson!
Posted by: spears guy | September 11, 2009, 1:33 am 1:33 am
Google…”Rep. Wilson Outburst Leads Senate Dems to Close Loophole in Health Reform Bill”
Posted by: Mike the Man | September 11, 2009, 1:38 am 1:38 am
Someone said Obamacare???? An insurance company runs AARP. You can get health insurance, car insurance, etc. and they keep asking for memberships fees and support. They’re making a fortunate off of our seniors with AARP. Unfortunately, I doubt that seniors suspect it is the offspring of an insurance company and probably the very people who have denied them insurance at one time or another.
Posted by: LKH28 | September 11, 2009, 1:43 am 1:43 am
I’m with Joe Wilson — in fact, he won’t be able to get me off his back as I campaign and raise money for his opponent in 2010, Rob Miller. Please join me!
Posted by: leelee | September 11, 2009, 2:29 am 2:29 am
Whoohoo free t-shirts – to deface and decorate to your liking! :D Gonna get a bunch of these to give to my fellow precinct walkers.
Posted by: leelee | September 11, 2009, 2:30 am 2:30 am
“I’m with Joe Wilson and all I got was this lousy t-shirt and a bunch of lies! Vote 4 Joe Miller!”
Posted by: Rikki | September 11, 2009, 3:02 am 3:02 am
er, make that ROB Miller, as in robmillerforcongress
Posted by: Rikki | September 11, 2009, 3:05 am 3:05 am
This is why Obama is a liar. He says illegals won’t get benefits, but if he gets his way, the vast majority of illegals will get amnesty in 2010.
Sure, the Dems want to avoid getting over run with new illegals seeking free health care, but the current illegals won’t be illegal if the Dems have anything to say about it.
Posted by: nathan | September 11, 2009, 3:10 am 3:10 am
The Joe Wilson t-shirts should read, “I have government-run health care. Too bad about you….”
Posted by: Joel | September 11, 2009, 6:48 am 6:48 am
I hope you’re just reporting this and not wearing one. I’d wear one if it could also say ya right
Posted by: Barbara Hiemstra | September 11, 2009, 6:48 am 6:48 am
Hi,
Its really nice to get a unique t-shirt..
Posted by: rajeevranjan | September 11, 2009, 7:55 am 7:55 am
I think it’s a great idea to support Joe Wilson. His outburst may have came at the wrong time, but America is not what it use to be. All people should have the right to voice their opinions on what they beleive to be true. I can’t wait to get my shirt and wear it to school.
Posted by: Kevin | September 11, 2009, 10:28 am 10:28 am
If Bush was ever disrespected by any Democratic member of Congress, it was WELL DESERVED!! He lied us into a war that cost $1Trillion Dollars and cost over 4,300 lives! Getting booed, or hissed, or being called a liar should have been the least of it! But, no, we tolerated the idiot and his evil twin for 8 long years!!
Posted by: geecee | September 11, 2009, 11:24 am 11:24 am
Of coarse BO was lying, his lips were moving. Thanks Joe.
Posted by: Roxi Qualls | September 11, 2009, 11:04 pm 11:04 pm
LOL it’s really sad that there are more articles out there complaining about representative speaking out in a speech than about how Obama won’t sit down and debate them on the air. Why not at least a Q&A session? Also, it’s disappointing that discussing the merits of his outburst won’t ever take place. Are they afraid of being exposed more?
Posted by: Chico | September 12, 2009, 12:01 am 12:01 am
How about Obama’s bad manners when he called American citizens liars before Joe Wilson spoke up? The fact is that HR 3200, the Health Bill, had nothing to inhibit illegals from qualifying.
How about Obama’s bad manners when he graced the Royalty of Great Britain with the ‘awesome’ gift of 20 cheap DVD’s – in a basket? This, after Great Britain delivered a customized hand crafted gift from the wood of the ship The Resolute to match the Resolute desk that sits in the oval office.
How about Obama’s bad manners when he refused to salute the flag at the Pledge of Allegiance while he was campaigning?
How about Obama’s bad manners when he threw his pastor under the boss while telling his colleagues “I’m not gonna get swift-boated”?
How about Obama’s bad manners when he accused Cambridge police of ‘acting stupidly’ while admitting that he didn’t have all the facts?
To the Democrats tolerance is only a one way street always in their favor.
Posted by: EPU | September 12, 2009, 4:35 am 4:35 am
Stupid people supporting stupid behavior….
Posted by: indy_voter | September 12, 2009, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Arguing with a liberal is like having a pistol duel with an unarmed man.
You know you won before you ever take the field but the entertainment value is second to none.
Posted by: common sense | September 14, 2009, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
Where was all the concern about respect and bi partisanship when the dems booed President Bush during the state of the nation speech? The hypocrisy of both political parties is sickening and I am sick of all of politicians.
Posted by: Dmas | September 16, 2009, 6:28 am 6:28 am
Joe impressed me by standing up to the president and telling him, “You Lie.” That took a lot of courage and I respect him for stating the obvious. How many prominent figures, would be so bold, to stand up and speak their mind?! Joe you have my vote!
Posted by: JByrne | July 30, 2010, 10:13 pm 10:13 pm