South Carolina’s Joe Wilson shouted “You lie” at the president

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   ledefensetechposted 14 years ago

   It's funny how people have gotten their panties all in a twist over something like this.  Isn't the whole point of Congress to be able to thrash this stuff out in the open, rather than have it done behind closed doors. This is far from the worst thing that's ever happened in the halls of Congress, the beating of Charles Sumner comes to mind.
   
   Since when is the president a king?  We're Americans, we don't do that sort of thing. The president is a glorified administrator, nothing more. Honestly, we need to see more outbursts like that in Congress. Much like a lot of America, Congress seems to be filled with sheeple too.

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I am gonna go ahead and say beating a nan WITH A CANE is probably a little worse than that outburst!

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         nicompposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Technically he followed him outside and continued beating him until his cane broke. On the other hand, there was a racial component to the event.

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            A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            He followed him down the aisle not outside! But then again I wasn't there!

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               nicompposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Sumner on Senator Stephen Douglas, circa 1856:
               "noisome, squat, and nameless animal ... not a proper model for an American senator."
               
               And we think politics is dirty now? People think Obama is being unfairly treated?

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                  A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Gotta watch Texas beat up on Wyoming! Its a football thing RK wouldn't understand!

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                     nicompposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Wyoming? Are they even D1?

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                        A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                        Believe so!

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                           A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                           Wyoming is giving Texas a game, they look like a division 1 team to me!

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                              A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                              Cowboys had the lead for about a minute of game clock time. Halftime Texas 13 Wyoming 10
                              
                              Texas playing bad, Wyoming playing really good!

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   Mishaposted 14 years ago

   That's an interesting take LDT, I see your point

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   ledefensetechposted 14 years ago

   Oh he was beat in the Senate chamber that's for sure.  The only reason Brooks stopped was because his can broke.  Sumner suffered injury for the rest of his life.  Why was he beat?  For a speech that railed against the Kansas-Nebraska Act.  So much for free speech.  Obama should just suck it up and take it like a man.
   
   It is gratifying to know that there are still some historical scholars out there.  It gives me hope that there are quite a few of us out there that will rise up and rebuild after our current crop of leaders run us into the ground.

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   A Texanposted 14 years ago

   I know you all are so interested in this so here it is!
   
   Texas 41  Wyoming 10 Final
   
   Texas woke up in the 2nd half!
   
   They must have got an earfull at halftime!
   
   
   Hook em Horns!

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      ledefensetechposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Apparently, I figured Wyoming for a win.  Ah well, go Texas!

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         A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         They came to play for sure! They did not score an offensive touchdown all day. But they were great in the first half, my hats off to em!

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            A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            You figured Wyoming for a win?

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               ledefensetechposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               They acted like they really wanted it.  Hey miracles can happen.

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                  A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Ok,Yeah they played well for two quarters, but speed is hard to beat!

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   A Texanposted 14 years ago

   The shocker is Houston beat OK State, weird!

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   ledefensetechposted 14 years ago

   Sounds like it's a good day to be a Texan.

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      A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Great pun!

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         ledefensetechposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Great, I just broke the eleventh commandment didn't I?  Thou shall not pun.

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            A Texanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            oh well it worked

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   Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

   Hey good to see you Trooper and great you have shared your first hand knowledge to those who were not aware of the facts.

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   habeeposted 14 years ago

   Well, one thing's for sure...Wilson's comment has certainly generated a lot of cash - on both sides. Since Wednesday night, both he and his opponent have received over $1 million in contributions - each.
   
   Heard this on radio news on the way back from a Florida fishing trip this afternoon.

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   dutchman1951posted 14 years ago

   To the President he screamed, its a lie
   as all heads turned with a sigh
   it was done in some haste
   with increditable dis-taste
   now he sleeps, looking out with one eye!
   
   All kidding aside, One appology is enough
   Nothing can be gained by Pelosi fueling this along like she has some great invinsible power to repromand, like somewones grandmother punishing a grandchild.
   It will not change the Opinion of those who truly believe he, The President, really is lying.
   
   Jon in nashville

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      nicompposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      When Pelosi apologizes for calling CIA operatives liars, we can talk about Joe Wilson.

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    BJCposted 14 years ago

    This may have been mentioned, if it has, sorry.  However, I read today that the democrats are demanding Wilson make a public apology on the house floor.   
    
    How insane and onesided is that??

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       nicompposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       It's typical. The Libs are held to a lower standard by the media, the voters, and themselves.
       
       What if a Republican had $90K in his fridge?
       http://www.louisianaweekly.com/news.php?viewStory=1552

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          BJCposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          NAUSEATING.............
          
          I know that people who do realize what the administration is up to really need to rally and contact their congressmen etc.  The government is aware that the stimulus didn't create jobs (unless your a czar) and want the country to be broke and unemployed because then they'll have complete control and it won't be pretty!

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    dutchman1951posted 14 years ago

    I agree Nicomp, this has turned into a circus act.

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       nicompposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I think part of Jefferson's trial is ongoing. The media has somehow missed it completely. Good Grief, if a Republican was on trial for having $90K in the icebox, Olbermann and Maddow would be having kittens on live TV. We wouldn't be able to pry them off the air with a flame thrower.

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    C. Whitakerposted 14 years ago

    I'm glad somebody finally stood up against Obama's socialist healthcare and unlike the rest of America who seems brainwashed by his charisma and "change" for the better, this man sees what's really happening.  Freedom of speech and standing up for what you believe in is what America was founded on in the first place.  Thank you Joe Wilson!

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