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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 6:16pmSanction this postReply
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Rep. Wilson shouted this after hearing Obama claim that his planned reform wouldn't pay for the health care of illegal immigrants.

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(Edited by Ed Thompson on 9/09, 6:19pm)


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 6:23pmSanction this postReply
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Never have I been prouder to be a South Carolinian.

On a lighter note, the information age really is speeding up. It took Bush and Clinton much longer to get caught lying to Congress. Obama is way ahead of the presidential curve.
(Edited by Ryan Keith Roper on 9/09, 6:34pm)


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 7:00pmSanction this postReply
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The look on Pelosi's face was totally worth the time and effort it took to watch the charade.  Thanks for finding out who that voice was, Ed.

I am completely convinced Obama is mentally unstable.


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 7:01pmSanction this postReply
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God bless America! This will be the news from this speech. Obama needs to be shouted down as Nixon never was.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 7:08pmSanction this postReply
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Ed, you should edit it and put the html code {big}{strong}You lie!{/big}{/strong} around that quote. It deserves a little emphasis.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 9:19pmSanction this postReply
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 9:41pmSanction this postReply
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For propoganda, picture this song to the Obama video



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Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 5:18amSanction this postReply
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According to yahoo's front page as I opened it this morning, it is the "defining moment" of the speech.  I didn't recognize Congressman Wilson at the moment it happened, even though I'm from his district.  It was only after I was watching some commentary that I discovered it was him.

Someone on CNN mentioned that in the British Parliament they have microphones that come down from the ceiling to catch all the heckling during speeches.  Maybe an idea for a bill that Wilson could introduce?

I thought I could see laser beams shooting from Pelosi's eyes right after it happened.  Unless I'm mistaken, she and Biden were trying to figure out who it was exactly that made the outburst.  I wouldn't be surprised if Joe got a speaking-to after the fact.

The House Majority Whip, Jim Clyburn (D-SC) said that South Carolina doesn't need more national headlines, what with our governor admitting to an affair and the growing calls for his resignation.  I guess Joe Wilson didn't get that memo.


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Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 5:27amSanction this postReply
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Well, that shining moment in politics has ended. Wilson has already started the "I'm sorry for for my uncharacteristic honesty and passion." rounds. It was a great moment though. I do wish that it had been over something a little more relevant than immigration. I guess I should just be happy BO didnt declare a state of emergency and shut down the net.

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Monday, September 28, 2009 - 8:13amSanction this postReply
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Well, it took them less than three weeks.

Liberals Seek Health Care Access for Illegals

Fearful that they're losing ground on immigration and health care, a group of House Democrats is pushing back and arguing that any health care bill should extend to all legal immigrants and allow illegal immigrants some access, The Washington Times reported on Monday.

Will these honorable colleagues now vote to rescind their censure of Joe Wilson?

(Edited by Ted Keer on 9/28, 5:18pm)


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Monday, September 28, 2009 - 10:09pmSanction this postReply
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It isn't that their health care program will allow access to illegal aliens, because in their twisted little minds, it is that they will have granted amnesty to all illegal aliens first, then they can, with their peculiar substitute for reason, call Joe Wilson a liar.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 3:51amSanction this postReply
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I don't know, Steve. I think that you're correct that the long term intent is to just eliminate the distinction, but this movement seems to be explicitly advocating for inclusion of illegals as currently defined. At least they're being straight up about their goal.

I'll just go on record to say that I don't have a problem with illegals involved in this. I have a problem with the whole premise of gov't healthcare. I personally think illegals get a bad rap, and most charges against them are a bit misinformed. They have a slight advantage in tax burden, but in my opinion not nearly so significant an advantage as is commonly believed. They avoid FICA, Medicare tax, and the standard deductions from a paycheck for sure. However, why would I begrudge someone who has escaped a system that I myself find immoral and desire escape from? Not to mention they still get caught up in property tax, sales tax, gas taxes, gov't fees on other services, etc. So they are paying for more than is commonly asserted.

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