Rep. Joe Wilson's ignorant interruption of the President was wrong, no doubt about it. But who remembers this?

 

 

Was this OK?

 

 

And just have a gander at who was part of it. :sssh:

 

 

Hmmmm... :popcorn:

I have no problem with any of it. Just as I wouldn't have a problem if any president would call them out.

Politics, plain and simple.

 

It's not the same as calling the President a liar ...

Politics, plain and simple.

 

It's not the same as calling the President a liar ...

 

They're both disrespectful, any argument to the contrary is disingenuous. Incidentally, has nayone claimed that Joe Wilson was incorrect in his assertion?

Pretty rude IMO, but do I have a big problem with it? No, not really. It's not that big of a deal.

They're both disrespectful, any argument to the contrary is disingenuous. Incidentally, has nayone claimed that Joe Wilson was incorrect in his assertion?

I didn't say it wasn't disrespectful, but I don't think the two are necessarily comparable.

Pretty rude IMO, but do I have a big problem with it? No, not really. It's not that big of a deal.

Did you have a problem with Wilson calling Obama a liar?

They're both disrespectful, any argument to the contrary is disingenuous. Incidentally, has nayone claimed that Joe Wilson was incorrect in his assertion?

As a matter of fact that haven't.

 

Not saying he was right or wrong but Obama continues to ref the 45 or so million people without insurance. Aren't 12 million of those illegals?

I view the two much differently. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

Joe Wilson's was an angry outburst, directly showing the president up and insulting him by shouting that he's a liar. It had a far more "hateful" feel to it to me.

 

The example in this thread was the entire group applauding something the president said to make a point and make it clear where they stood as a whole. It had a lighter feel, although they were certainly making a serious point.

 

Incidentally, interrupting the speech to applaud something the president has said is a regular occurrence during these addresses. Shouting liar at the president isn't a common occurrence.

 

I view the two completely different.

I view the two much differently. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

Joe Wilson's was an angry outburst, directly showing the president up and insulting him by shouting that he's a liar. It had a far more "hateful" feel to it to me.

 

The example in this thread was the entire group applauding something the president said to make a point and make it clear where they stood as a whole. It had a lighter feel, although they were certainly making a serious point.

 

Incidentally, interrupting the speech to applaud something the president has said is a regular occurrence during these addresses. Shouting liar at the president isn't a common occurrence.

 

I view the two completely different.

They were applauding the fact they didn't pass the SS legislation that Bush put forth. It's not like Bush said something they liked and were applauding him for it.

Did you have a problem with Wilson calling Obama a liar?

 

I haven't read anything about that situation.

You are comparing apples to Onions here RTS the two incidents are not remotely similar . They were actually cheering a remark that the President said . All be it cynically . At a State of the Union address there are expected to be interruptions and applause and I dare say that a lot of that applause was to drown out the Democrats .

Free Speech, Wilson was out of line. How many times have you been at a speech and the speaker said something you didn't agree with? Did you yell out? This showed a total lack of respect and he needs to be taught a lesson. My $00.02

They're both disrespectful, any argument to the contrary is disingenuous. Incidentally, has nayone claimed that Joe Wilson was incorrect in his assertion?

 

As a matter of fact that haven't.

 

Not saying he was right or wrong but Obama continues to ref the 45 or so million people without insurance. Aren't 12 million of those illegals?

 

Yes multiple sources.... this from factcheck.org

The House bill contains a section (Sec. 246) titled "NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS," which states: "Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States."

They're both disrespectful, any argument to the contrary is disingenuous. Incidentally, has nayone claimed that Joe Wilson was incorrect in his assertion?

 

http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/sep/09/joe-wilson/joe-wilson-south-carolina-said-obama-lied-he-didnt/