That the health-care debate in this country has crossed the line far too many times goes without saying. But what Republican congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina did tonight was shameful and disgusting. He should resign immediately. If he doesn't resign immediately, he should be recalled by his constituents. He has disgraced them and the entire State of South Carolina by his actions.
In the aftermath of Van Jones' resignation this past week, I can only think that he was right: many Republicans are indeed assholes; many Republicans in Congress are assholes; those who jeered tonight and held up signs and disrupted the halls of Congress tonight are assholes. Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh are assholes. There's a pattern here.
That Wilson apologized does nothing to erase the vile and base nature of his outburst -- an outburst that shocked, and even frightened, young members of my family who were watching the President's speech. I live in a household where health issues define our lives -- I am a cancer survivor and I have a child that lives with a life-threatening disease, not to mention a 94-year-old mother -- all under one roof. His outburst invaded the sanctity of our home and violated the daily struggle we endure each day dealing with the dysfunctional health care system in this country.
I tried to write the congressman tonight and let him know what I thought about his despicable act. But his web site is "down for maintenance." So I want to say it here: You are a disgrace to this country and a disgrace to democracy and you do not deserve to serve in the U.S. Congress. I will never forget nor forgive what you did tonight. You are the biggest Republican asshole of them all.
The controversial congressman has been a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans. Max Blumenthal, author of the just-published Republican Gomorrah, asks: Did he remain so even after it became a hate group?
1. The R-AHs stand by their man / newest hero ("great American") Joe (the jerk) Wilson and he replaces Palin, Joe (The Plumber,) Michelle Bachmann, Rush, Sean & Glenn as the GOP's Newest Super Star. OR
2. The DINOs give the GOPee-ers a majority and the rest of us end up even worse off than we are now - but both parties congratulate themselves on a job well done.
I don't know German.
I just know it rocks.
We're sick unto death of these nihilistic arses.
Why don't you tell us what you really think? Nota bene: if President Obama was not a black man, the GOP(f)ers wouldn't dare be as rude as they have been since he took office.
Stay frosty, Dude,
//CJ
And as for Town Halls, Bush / Cheney events were always carefully screen and attendees were basically required to sign loyalty oaths. Had anyone brought a gun or even wore a Tee Shirt with a (disrespectful, unpatriotic) Peace sign on it - I am quite sure they were or would have been arrested (and no doubt on government watch / spy lists for ongoing scrutiny or worse.)
While there were plenty of authentically grass roots protests - they were virtually always kept a good distance and out of sight from President Bush /Cheney. Any comparison to the contrary is historical revision gilded with cynically twisted fantasy.
And who really needs his bogus apology,after the fact,!Sad,sad, sad is what these repubs have turned into. A bunch of little boys commanding no respect and a bunch of lame excuses after their daily outbursts.
Such gutter behaviour by the Republicans is unprecedented in the House.
http://joewilsonisyourpreexistingcondition.com/
Disgraced?????? South Carolina????? The home of Sanford, Graham, and DeMint!?!?!?
While I agree, it would seem the states tolerance level for a$$holes would preclude any action.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hcsignon/?district=NM3&returnlink=false
Namaste Mr Dunn
Brace yourself, we're going to have another Joe the Plumber. Joe the Wilson. Joe the A-hole. The Republicans always have to have a mascot.
It would seem that the African elephant is no longer appropriate for their mascot for a couple of reasons: 1. It is from Africa. 2. It is endangered, and there are so many repugs that don't believe there is a such a thing as endangered species. 3. The elephant is much more intelligent than some repugs.
Elephants are intelligent as you say. And really sensitive. Very in touch. Smart, sensitive. Now who does that NOT sound like? Hmmmm
I'm thinking a shark might be more their style.