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Obama Heckled by GOP During Speech to Congress
By Ann Gerhart
President Obama was halfway through his speech, trying to dispel what he called "bogus claims spread by those whose only agenda is to kill reform." Then he ran into Rep. Joe Wilson's agenda for the night.
His plan would not insure illegal immigrants, said Obama. "You lie!" rang out in the chamber.
Federal funds would not pay for abortions, Obama continued. "Not true!" came another yell, from somewhere deep in the Republican side. Vice President Biden frowned. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi looked alarmed.
The hollerer who made like a member of the British House of Commons was Wilson, a four-term Republican congressman from South Carolina, who long has had aspirations for statewide office.
After the speech, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel approached two Republican House leaders, Roy Blunt and Paul Ryan and said, "No president has ever had that happen," and urged them to have the lawmaker "apologize immediately."
Wilson's outburst drew a rebuke from Obama's presidential opponent. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) called it "totally disrespectful, no place for it and he should apologize." Various House Democrats demanded the same. One sputtered House rules may have been violated.
By 10:30 p.m., Wilson had apologized.
"This evening I let my emotions get the best of me," Wilson said. "While I disagree with the president's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility."
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He was not heckeling he was speaking truth and the Dems did it to Bush so they need to sit down and SHUT UP.The Republicans didn't have to have him apologize and they wonder why thy keep losing elections I'll use Michael Steeles words for people like me BONE HEADS all of them no backbones at all.They make me sick.They should have stuck up for him not stick a knife in his back.GOD BLESS HIM FOR HIS COURAGE.
Posted by: jeanweingartner | September 10, 2009 6:13 PM "
He violated a Rule of the Congress, Jean. Do you care? Or do you prefer to have a loudmouthed moron sound off for something you stupid people take as an article of faith because the President is black and you can't accept it, you poor pathetic little wimp of a person?
Posted by: thrh | September 12, 2009 8:57 PM
His emotions got the better of him. Therein lies the problem. Joe, start using your brains instead; you will shoot yourself in the foot less by shooting your mouth off, and you may also see that the president has a lot more farsighted and sound plan than the Republicans.
Posted by: glenglish | September 12, 2009 10:59 AM
Totally disgraceful.
The only consolation is that with republicans
like Joe Wilson around, president Obama will be a shoe-in in 2012
Posted by: Franktheliberal | September 11, 2009 10:01 PM
Dialog: White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel approached two Republican House leaders, Roy Blunt and Paul Ryan with fire in his eyes. In a fury of unspoken expressions he says, 'Roy, Paul what the Bleep happen? No president has ever had that happen to him I don't care who the bleep he is. I want a bleeping apology now or I hang him from his bleepin bleep!!!'
Posted by: SmoothOp | September 11, 2009 9:46 AM
Jean, what a charming comment.
You probably don't know that 1) no Democrat ever heckled Bush in a joint session of Congress, or 2) that Wilson's actual words -- you lie -- are banned by House rules. In fact, they're even banned by the rules of that famously more unruly body, the British Parliament.
As for your thought that there's a scrap of truth in Wilson's completely planned outburst, I guess you don't think that anything posted on the Web and including facts is relevant. None of the five different bills currently under consideration would extend services to an illegal alien. But facts don't interest Mr. Wilson, and probably don't concern you, either.
Posted by: thmas | September 10, 2009 9:44 PM
QUESTION: Although the president has stated that illegal immigrants are not included in health care reform, the big question is:
Under the constitution, are "illegal" aliens able to be covered?
As a lawyer, wouldn't the president be knowledgeable on the issue of excluding any group of people here in the United States (legally or illegally)?
I believe that this will be a huge issue, and if the president is not aware of this possibility, there will be many questions asked of "what he knew and did he actually conceal the fact"?
Posted by: SeniorVet | September 10, 2009 8:29 PM
He was not heckeling he was speaking truth and the Dems did it to Bush so they need to sit down and SHUT UP.The Republicans didn't have to have him apologize and they wonder why thy keep losing elections I'll use Michael Steeles words for people like me BONE HEADS all of them no backbones at all.They make me sick.They should have stuck up for him not stick a knife in his back.GOD BLESS HIM FOR HIS COURAGE.
Posted by: jeanweingartner | September 10, 2009 6:13 PM
"Obama called Sarah Palin a pig and instigated the Daily Kos attack on him. Obama gave Hillary and McCain the finger. If he is so childish why should we trust him? What is the name of the doctor who signed Obama's birth certificate? Until he shows us that signature, why should we trust him on anything? We can't even trust that he is president."
Speaking of lying, there's not a true statement in the above paragraph. Obama used the expression "lipstick on a pig", not specifically about Palin, and it is a common one that has been used by politicians on both sides of the aisle, including yesterday in reference to Obama's speech. Obama certainly did not give the finger to anyone, least of all Clinton and McCain, unless you think winning a primary and election is giving people the finger. As for the birther nonsense, does anyone honestly think that responsible leaders in this country, least of all Republican leaders, would allow someone to run for President, nevertheless win an election, if he wasn't a citizen? The kind of people propagating that myth are fringe loons and small fry politicians like Wilson, who clearly showed he doesn't know the first thing about appropriate behavior, nevertheless, what is actually in the health care bill.
There is absolutely nothing in the health care bill that says that illegal immigrants will be covered; in fact, it says just the opposite. Although, maybe if you consult that Orly person, who keeps forging fake birth certificates for Obama, you can get her to make up a phony health care bill, as well.
Posted by: Koko3 | September 10, 2009 5:17 PM
CONGRAGULATIONS REP. JOE WILSON!!! It does not matter if it was "bad decorum", nor does it matter if Joe Wilson apologized aftwerwards. The fact is that Mr. Joe Wilson called President Obama a LIAR when Obama was denying including the illegal immigrants in any nationalized health care proposal. Now it is up to Obama to prove that he is not a liar if any future health care proposal is passed by NOT INCLUDING THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN ANY WAY. If he does include them, it would make Joe Wilson and instant hero and vilify the President as a HABITUAL LIAR.
Finally a member of Congress says something that is true.
Posted by: rsbnola | September 10, 2009 4:40 PM
Calling out "liar" to Obama, does not hold a candle stick to what the liberals consistently use to do to Bush. But, liberals here are saying, it's OK to act disgraceful to Bush but boy howdy - not to the boy Messiah, Obama. Obama could not tell the truth if his life depended on it. Joe Wilson was the only one with strength enough to stand up for what was right. The majority is now on to Obama.
"""This is a disgrace. No matter how this guy felt, it was extremely rude to yell "You lie!" to our president. This guy deserves to be booted out in his next election and I will do what I can to contribute to that."""
Posted by: annlawler26 | September 10, 2009 3:28 PM
You stupidly have misunderstood this verse - big time. Matter fact you have also twisted Jesus' word here, inorder to manipulate your own point of view. Instead of showing your ignorance perhaps you should study Jesus' Sermon on the Mount to find out what Jesus by his sermon. What's wrong with you and Catholicism anyway?
"""""I misunderstood the part of the Sermon on the Mountain where Jesus taught us not to slander one's brother. Or doesn't that part apply to O'Reilly Catholics who could better spend their time putting a few hundred pedophile priests behind bars instead of continuting to hide them"""""
Posted by: annlawler26 | September 10, 2009 3:13 PM
Where does one send campain contributions for Rep. Joe Wilson?
Posted by: annlawler26 | September 10, 2009 2:50 PM
JakeD (9/10/09, 12:12 PM):
Your complaint that HR-3200 doesn't contain an enforcement mechanism to "prevent illegal aliens for getting healthcare" belies a lack of understanding of, among other things, how laws are made, implemented, and enforced. HR-3200, Sec. 246 plainly 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." Moreover, under existing federal law, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for federal health programs. As for the enforcement mechanisms you want, those come in the Regulations enacted by the heads of the agencies charged with implementing the new healthcare law. Those Regs have the force of law, and it's those Regs that will prescribe just how lawful residency must be proven to establish eligibility for federal affordability credits. Putting the enforcement mechanisms in the law itself is terribly cumbersome and totally unnecessary.
For a good, non-partisan debunking or of the GOP lies and myths about proposed healthcare reform check out FactCheck.org. For example:
http://factcheck.org/2009/07/misleading-gop-health-care-claims/ and
Posted by: Linus_Too | September 10, 2009 2:26 PM
I just sent a contribution to Wilson's democratic opponent in next year's election, Rob Miller. I also sent a request to everyone in my address book to do the same.
I urge everyone who disagrees with Mr. Wilson's behavior to do the same, please send a contribution of any amount to Rob Miller: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/entity/19079
Posted by: JRM2 | September 10, 2009 2:21 PM
Rep. Addison (Joe) Wilson (R)South Carolina -
Before you had called the President a "LIAR" sir, you should have done your homework to take time to have read the proposed HR Bill Sec. 246 - that no illegal immigrants can avail the benefit of the health care reform. Not only did you show how racist you are, you also shout out loudly. The President is BLACK and more than anything it was not really about the Health Care Reform you are heckling against, it is the fact that one of the most powerful man in the world is a BLACK MAN....and he is your PRESIDENT. Can't stomach it don't yah! Rep. Wilson.
Posted by: prudencerussell | September 10, 2009 2:06 PM
If I sat there and heard the lies I too would have lost my temper. Our country is so frustrated w/this administration and didn't have the opportunity to say stop with your lies. We post our thoughts.
Posted by: MOMLEE | September 10, 2009 2:03 PM
...what a putz.
Posted by: myimzadinetscapecom | September 10, 2009 1:29 PM
Shame on Joe Wilson and shame on South Carolina. Is there something in your water supply that you elect nuts to office.
Posted by: rsthila1 | September 10, 2009 12:35 PM
watch video of Democrats booing and heckling President Bush in 2005 State of Union Address here:
Posted by: dfeather | September 10, 2009 12:26 PM
reflected = rejected (Heller Amendment)
Posted by: JakeD | September 10, 2009 12:18 PM
Eddie V:
I have read all 1100+ pages, have you? There's no enforcement mechanism to prevent illegal aliens from getting healthcare AND the Dems refected an amendment aimed at doing just that.
Posted by: JakeD | September 10, 2009 12:15 PM
Joe Wilson should also apologize for being wrong about the proposal; did he even read it? Or does he get his information from Rush?
Posted by: EddieV | September 10, 2009 12:07 PM
Donate to Rep. Joe Wilson here:
If you prefer to mail a check the old fashioned way:
Joe Wilson for Congress
P.O. Box 2145
West Columbia, SC 29171
Posted by: JakeD | September 10, 2009 12:07 PM
OldAtlantic -- which school you went?
Posted by: MamaPajama | September 10, 2009 11:57 AM
It was disgusting.
Posted by: MamaPajama | September 10, 2009 11:46 AM
Listen. All those out there that have heard the President speak over 120x about what is in the bill would have every reason to question his sincerity about what he says.
HB3200 is nothing but a government takeover of 1/6 our GDP and to be able to control Americans lives from birth to death.
The founding fathers would roll over in their graves to see how much the federal government has ballooned in the last 50 years.
I don't want Big Brother controlling my life. I have worked hard for what I have, no thanks to the IRS which takes almost half of what I earn along with State and local taxes; we seem to work for their special projects and not much for our families.
Did the President lie last night; yes! He said he signed the "Stimulus" Bill into law without earmarks. Not True!
Americans have always given to those less fortunate and have taken care of our neighbors though hard times. Now, we will be charged for all charitable contributions. Why? Because these people want everyone sucking the government tit and to look to the government to solve all our problems.
Just look at every government program. They never come in at budget and usually triple in the first year. This will not be Defict Neutral and then, they will increase the budgets and cut services. The government is the most waistful organization in the country. They have taken every dime of Our Money out of Social Security and blame it on the # of Payees. How can anyone with any concept of freedom as granted in the Constitution that was to control Fed Gov't and gave such rights to the states. What Happened? They have been nudging the center to the left for over 50 years. The New Deal did not get us out of the depression. WWII did. And the social programs were to be temporary with a volentary income tax of 10%. What's happened? Greedy Polititians on both sides of the aisle. Wake up people. Big Government is not Good. Now they want to stifle success. That is Marxism! To proclaim Chavez as a great man??? Is that what you want in this country; the greatest nation on earth that does much more good around the world than bad. Cut water to CA farmers over a bait fish. This is America's Bread Basket. When did a bait fish become more valuable than feeding the world. I think their is a lot of growing up in this country and we all need to take the blinders off because the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
I want the government to get out of my life.
Posted by: leasador | September 10, 2009 11:38 AM
Congressman Wilson was absolutely wrong in saying what he did during the presidents address.
I just checked HR 3200 to see what the fuss about "illegal aliens" was all about. The term "illegal" is not mentioned in HR3200, but the term "nonresident alien" is mentioned [p.170 ; Sec 59B,] which states "...Nonresident aliens-Subsection (a) shall not apply to any individual who is a nonresident alien".
The dictionary defines a "resident" as "One who makes his home in a particular place...". "Nonresident" is not defined in my dictionary, but I would assume that it would relate to someone who does not live in the United States. (I am assuming, here!)
So maybe the issue of "illegal alien coverage" should be further defined by our legislators. The president has stated that illegal aliens are not included in Health Care Reform.
HR 676, sec. 212 has a similar verbiage which is vague. It's in the definition of "resident" and "nonresident" that needs clarification from our legislators!
Posted by: SeniorVet | September 10, 2009 11:33 AM
When irrational emotions from a state representative during the speech of the President of the United States emerge over a well reasoned thought, the state represented should address its dissatisfaction. Congressman Wilson's ability to govern or represent a state becomes questionable as well as his capability to participate in debates regarding national interests such as American health care reform. About its benefit to illegal immigrants, President Obama told us what he has in his bill. It is unimaginable to hear him stating the opposite of what his administration has written. America advocates democracy in its territory and abroad. But such a comment from the congressman Joe Wilson could damage the democracy itself and encourage dictatorial leaders to oppress their opponents in other countries.
Posted by: mamoudoukouyate | September 10, 2009 11:25 AM
"Georgie expanded the govt and spending more than any other POTUS and he nearly destroyed the govt.."
You are indeed "reality challenged" Obama has more in dedicated spending than all previous administrations combined, and with his Czars and new commissions has expanded government to the largest it has been in a century.
Bush was a piker at spending compared to Obama
Posted by: jonweiss1 | September 10, 2009 11:18 AM
"HR 3200 or whatever bill you cite is NOT OBAMA'S PLAN. It is a House of Representatives proposed plan. Therefore, you cannot say that Obama lies based on a bill that is not his plan."
My point exactly, Obama continually comments on "the plan", which by your assertion is not the House or Senate plan, yet the White House has not published a plan, therefore as he is making claims about a non-existent plan . . . he is lying.
"All you have to do is shop around and get a new plan."
Under HR3200, you can't. Once you lose your current insurance you go on the government plan, period.
"I guess Bush got a pass on all the lies he told then? We are in a war started by him for a cause championed by Bush and his friends..."
As the Dems were so fond of pointing out during the Bush Administration when Clinton's adultery and lies were mentioned, "He's not President, You are bringing up old news, which is irrelevant".
Also I do find it comical that while you accuse me of racism, you are the one who cannot resist the massive burst of racial commentary.
"There is no right way to do wrong_and that outburst was "WRONG" period."
So truth must be sacrificed at the altar of decorum?
Posted by: jonweiss1 | September 10, 2009 11:14 AM
When irrational emotions from a state representative during the speech of the President of the United States emerge over a well reasoned thought, the state represented should address its dissatisfaction. Senator Wilson's ability to govern or represent a state becomes questionable as well as his capability to participate in debates regarding national interests such as American health care reform. About its benefit to illegal immigrants, President Obama told us what he has in his bill. It is unimaginable to hear him stating the opposite of what his administration has written. America advocates democracy in its territory and abroad. But such a comment from Sen. Wilson could damage the democracy itself and encourage dictatorial leaders to oppress their opponents in other countries.
Posted by: mamoudoukouyate | September 10, 2009 11:11 AM
House rules may have been violated.
They were_so now, "what"? Business as usual_"perhaps"? How can we expect the people to do right, if those that supposingly governs them, can "do" wrong? Where are our morals, prinicples, decency_patrotism_Where???
Posted by: Nisey01 | September 10, 2009 11:01 AM
Hey walterndebby...sounds like you have Obama and Bush mixed up. Georgie expanded the govt and spending more than any other POTUS and he nearly destroyed the govt, the business sector, housing sector, banking sector,our reputation, our security and our military soldiers. Where were you the last 8 years?
Posted by: jillcohen | September 10, 2009 10:53 AM
Everyone now knows that Obama is a Marxist at heart and believes that the US economy needs to be wrecked in order to insure that more citizens are dependent upon the federal government for survival. Not only is Obama the above, but he promises big, accomplishes nothing, and should be given credit only for destruction.
Posted by: walterndebby | September 10, 2009 10:49 AM
Jonweiss1, HR 3200 or whatever bill you cite is NOT OBAMA'S PLAN. It is a House of Representatives proposed plan. Therefore, you cannot say that Obama lies based on a bill that is not his plan. You can only say that based on his own proposals for a plan.
Posted by: dnfree | September 10, 2009 10:47 AM
"Too bad they didn't have some cops on hand
to jerk the jerk out of his seat and drag him out of the building."
Typical Gestapo jackbooted thug metality of the political left. Perhaps you could call the SEIU thugs to preside over the next session of congress.
Posted by: jonweiss1 | September 10, 2009 10:44 AM
Posted by: parez
you can keep your health insurance ONLY AS LONG AS THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS IN BUSINESS.
Hello...many companies go belly up all the time...nothing new. All you have to do is shop around and get a new plan. Currently we have people getting NO health insurance at all be cause they have a pre-existing condition...or you miss 1 payment because you are ill and the company drops you anyway. With the new plan people will not be denied coverage on a cost savings policy that the company has like they are now.
Posted by: ENuffSaid1 | September 10, 2009 10:43 AM
Obama Heckled by GOP During Speech to Congress
Insecurity and jealousy will do just what it did, when you can't handle it...get a grip_or get out. You have a choice. Choose the one that's best for you. It's all about choices_bottomline.
Posted by: Nisey01 | September 10, 2009 10:41 AM
Posted by: jonweiss1
"If Mr. Wilson should be deprived of his position in the House for his percieved insult then then Mr Obama should be likewise deprived of his seat in the White House for lying to the members of Congress and the American people."
I guess Bush got a pass on all the lies he told then? We are in a war started by him for a cause championed by Bush and his friends...we are here today because Bush sold us out yesterday...Yet no one showed that much disrespect and called him a lier when we KNEW he was lying...But I guess it is ok to insult a Blackman. Reform is about greed and who gets all the money, marbles and chalk at the end of the road. I guess you are saying that when a white man lies its ok to look the other way...But if Obama says something he must have lied? Our country is on life support...yet we still give out million dollar bonuses to the health care and bank execs... now that is a REAL insult to hard working people everywhere!!
Posted by: ENuffSaid1 | September 10, 2009 10:35 AM
jonweiss1___If that be the case, in which politics are politics and lies do manifest from time to time_however, it was inappropriate and out of decorum. There is no right way to do wrong_and that outburst was "WRONG" period. Just a day or so after the President Obama educational speech to the world, would it be right for a kid in a classroom setting to yell a loud and disrepectful outburst to his teacher, a person of authority_small comparison, but there were kids watching it too. So let's not be so defensive as to make a wrong right or even justify a wrong situation as that is why the world has been in such chaos in the past...we are moving forward in our agendas, not B A C K W A R D S. Too get respect, you have to give respect. In decent and in order protocol is a must.
Posted by: Nisey01 | September 10, 2009 10:31 AM
The liar isn't Obama it is Wilson, the republicans and all of the posters here who believe the erroneous emails that they receive from the haters on the right. Fact check the dumb emails you are all quoting and you will find that you are as gullible as you ever were.
ps...the Dems never shouted to the Liar-in-Chief, Bush, while he was addressing Congress...even though Bush and his fear-mongering and WMD lies deserved it.
Posted by: jillcohen | September 10, 2009 10:31 AM
Pelosi and Hoyer are a couple of moronic dingbats. CENSURE ME! What a joke.
Posted by: jonweiss1 | September 10, 2009 10:29 AM
Do any of you remember the last 8 years of BUSH LIED..... Guess libs can't take thown back at them. Except this time there really are lies... read the bill HR 3200. And while you are at it read HR 3400, too.
BRAVO JOE.... finally Republicans acting like a LIBERAL!!!!!!
BTW Obama is lying.... you can keep your health insurance ONLY AS LONG AS THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS IN BUSINESS.
And get off the racist stuff... if people DISAGREE with POLICY does NOT make them a RACIST. GROW UP!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: parez | September 10, 2009 10:23 AM
In light of the fact that Obama Loves to bash Geroge Bush, I believe I must speak to the facts as I see them, we have a president that believes in Partial birth abortion, he also believes children should be indoctrinated into many dangerous agenda's. http://www.massresistacne.org. Also google Boston Children's Hospital Sex Change Clinic. As Mr. President has 37 Zcars and his Mrs. has 30 something servants, yet Mr. Obama takes away Charter Schools from children, the only hope they may have of a better education. Though the Mr. President has made the biggest Stimulus Package in history, little has been spent that really promotes jobs. I really believe that Obama is hurting this country. I believe he is sick with power and he is boastful and proud of himself. I don't believe he care about the children, not really at all. I don't believe he really cares about the old, I really don't! I believe he care about his own agenda no matter what is good or right for our country, I really do! So where does that leave us?
Posted by: boski66 | September 10, 2009 10:20 AM
Obama Heckled by GOP During Speech to Congress
The plan is the best in centuries_ don't make yourselves to sick before it goes into action_don't you want to reap the benefits?
Posted by: Nisey01 | September 10, 2009 10:18 AM
After reading all of the comments here I was mildly amused at the outpouring ov vitriole and hatred of Joe Wilson from Obama supporters. After all, Obama did lie. If as some have indicated, Mr. Wilson should be tossed from the Chamber and from his position in Congress for violating the rules of decorum, what punishment should befall the President for perpetrating a falsehood? I have read HR 3200, and while watching the speech of Obama, I cited no fewer than five outright lies which he told in the course of his speech. If Mr. Wilson should be deprived of his position in the House for his percieved insult then then Mr Obama should be likewise deprived of his seat in the White House for lying to the members of Congress and the American people.
Posted by: jonweiss1 | September 10, 2009 10:18 AM
Why is it that the Republicans can throw wide the boarder to make it possible for illegal immigrants to stay in this country...as cheap labor sources/ nannies/ etc. Clear the way for them to get identification cards/under the table jobs/housing/public assistance (and keep it if they don't learn English). Pass legislation accross the country to allow their children to go to school (because they were born here even though their parents were not here legally)...
Go the extra mile to set up spanish speaking services and media resources (but balk over spending the same resources to help little Johnny read).
Now they want to get mad when these same people ask for health care coverage? Why not give it to them...they already get the services in the hospital anyway. This country already rolled out the welcome mat and freely offers them far more services, programs, and support than they give to middle and low income Americans(not to mention with less stigma, violence and more humanism attached than they gave to blacks in this country during the whole slavery to civil rights struggle!) AND THESE PEOPLE DO NOT EVEN PAY TAXES!
The Obamahaters need to get a grip...
This man is doing his best to shovel the heap of crap that was left to him by the Republicans...you did not complain as you sat back and let Bush and Wall Street bankrupt this country financially and morally...why are you now attacking the man who is trying everything he can to keep our economy on life support as he nurses this country back to health?
Posted by: ENuffSaid1 | September 10, 2009 10:15 AM
Posted by: theoldmansays | September 10, 2009 10:08 AM
Obama Heckled by GOP During Speech to Congress
President Obama health reform plan is so awesome that it made Congressman Wilson (R) SC cry out (((LIE)))_hope he meant "its a lie, if it won't pass". I would be so embarassed for such a performance in the face of the nation, that I would resign out of respect and love my country and the people who gave me the opportunity to represent them.
Posted by: Nisey01 | September 10, 2009 10:07 AM
Wilson got it right, and has no need to appologise, for anything. Obama was lying about a number of things in the bill. First and foremost, how can Obama tell people what is and is not in the bill when as Rep Gohmert so aptly pointed out, the White House has no bill, nor does the Senate, nor the House, the two houses of congress have several bills and the White House as yet has none.
Last Nights pack of BS is more proof that the Democrats idea of using "On the Job Training" for their "Rookie" President, isn't working.
Posted by: jonweiss1 | September 10, 2009 10:06 AM
What the Hillbilly, really wanted to say was.... There is a Black man, in the White House... Get over it... The American people voted this man, into this position... He didn't get it by the Supreme Court, putting him there... Joe, is an idiot, of the highest order... He really wanted to say Nxxxer... Just didn't want to lose his position in office...
Posted by: janeyre | September 10, 2009 10:01 AM
Obama Heckled by GOP During Speech to Congress
Very digusting_so as a man thinketh, so is he. Apology_more like a resign or removal protocol_How could a nation in the midst of change allow a man of his demeanor to lead a state_when in retrospect_he can't seen to lead himself. It is people like this, that need not represent our country , because yesterday is gone and the today generation is looking forward to a better tommorrow. With a mindset like that, it only warrants further destruction_so Sad and Shameful_all i can say is "forgive him Lord, for he know not what he do" and hope that his demeanor does not rub off on the body of people that he governs...It won't happen overnight, but hopefully, one day he will grasp the reality of "change" and/or allow his state(people) to exercise the choice to do so...God Bless America.
Posted by: Nisey01 | September 10, 2009 9:58 AM
I think he meant to say ni&&er, but caught himself. Stay classie Republicans!
Posted by: obrier2 | September 10, 2009 9:40 AM
Wilson's apology is lame and it shows what an uninformed, partisan boob he really is. In his apology he said,
"While I disagree with the president's statement..."
You can't disagree with a fact. Coverage for illegals is not in any bill. Does Wilson disagree that the earth is round, too?
Posted by: jillcohen | September 10, 2009 9:39 AM
Very rude indeed.....but quite right.
Posted by: grannymiller | September 10, 2009 9:35 AM
Enough! It's time to help the good people of South Carolina to free themselves of corporate puppets, who by their own confession, rule themselves by inappropriate emotions rather than well reasoned thought. The people of South Carolina are better than this and deserve a representative that has demonstrated the capacity to think, reason, and express him/her self in manner resulting in earnest debates benefiting all Americans, and not just the privileged few.
Posted by: DesertCrier | September 10, 2009 9:33 AM
To Joe Wilson and his vile comrades in and out of Congress: thanks for once again demonstrating why the republican't party, its' incompetent leadership, deranged constituency, and greedy corporate agenda have been proven vastly unworthy of and dangerous to the US Constitution, The American People, and a Sustainable National Destiny.
Moreover, Joe Wilson and all the rest of the brainless, toothless yelping dogs of the republican't party, are much more than obvious liars. They are miserable failures and a hideous blight upon our Government and Nation.
So vast and onerous is the republican't failure, that it will surely take the remaining years of the next decade before the latest republican't disaster of government is repaired, as always, by competent Democratic leaders and competent Democratic governance committed to the good of the American People.
As the tangible consequences of former republican't governance continue to wreak havoc upon our national economy, even the most trusting citizens can clearly see the continuing damage resulting from criminally incompetent republican't rule. This is the truth that must no longer be surpressed by the network snoozemedia.
The republican't coalition of the rich and the stupid has finally become untenable. If the truth prevails, the future, once again, will belong to the American People not global corporations, propagandist media lackeys, or their vile republican't congressional handpuppets like Joe Wilson.
The enemies of Senator Kennedy, Speaker Pelosi, and President Obama are truly the enemies of our Nations health and economic future.
They shall never prevail.
Posted by: MrTruth | September 10, 2009 9:27 AM
South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson did more for the cause of health care reform for all than even President Obama's forceful advocacy for the concept.
But all of Obama's good intentions mean not a whit to the thousands of Americans being extrajudicially targeted and tortured by the U.S. government's stealth deployment of classified, silent and health degrading microwave and laser directed energy weapons...
...enabling crimes against humanity on a par with the atrocities of Nazi Germany.
When will Team Obama wake up and smell the "multi-agency coordinated action" American Gestapo police state -- and the incipient coup d'etat that it must put down before the rule of law and democracy itself becomes irretrievable?
OR (if links are corrupted / disabled):
Posted by: scrivener50 | September 10, 2009 8:15 AM
ALL of you people who actually have the gall to support Rep. Joe Wilson are idiots. Specifically, one blogger stated, "call a spade a spade". I'm sure that you are aware "mdm58" that spade is a racist term. Trust me when I tell you that the true meaning of that comment that you posted was not lost on many.
I'm sure that you and the others who supported Joe Wilson also were vocal in your opposition to having PRESIDENT Obama address the nation's school children. It wasn't the message that you so vehemently opposed, it was the messenger.
I just have this advice for you: GET OVER IT! He won! Quit being sore losers! Has the reality of his victory not set in with you? So while you continue to hide under a veil or racism and the anonymity that this medium grants you, the drums continue to beat, the band marches on, and PRESIDENT OBAMA will CONTINUE to do his job despite your ignorance.
Posted by: NUCMEDNTEXAS | September 10, 2009 8:06 AM
Way to go Joe he is the first to call a spade a spade Obama is nothing but a Liar
Posted by: mdm58 | September 10, 2009 7:21 AM
re the article, may I just add that what Mr Wilson did was in no way similar to goings on in the British House of Commons. The rules of the HoC are very very strict. You are not allowed under any circumstances to accuse another politician of lying. To do so would get you instantly thrown out of the house, and reprimanded by your party (maybe even ejected). It's why they have to call each other 'My Right Honourable Friend' - disagreements are allowed, impugning moral character is not. To British eyes and ears, what Mr Wilson did was shockingly unacceptable. If you don't respect your civic forums, what have you got left?
Posted by: Tuftyclub | September 10, 2009 3:10 AM
If you are going to assert Obama was lying then you should indisputably prove the veracity of your comment with incontrovertible evidence.
Until then, your assertion remains unfounded and I suspect, proffered for the sole purpose of deception and to foment baseless fear in the hope of achieving your political goals.
Posted by: brwntrt | September 10, 2009 3:07 AM
I am SOOOOOOO upset about this! What kind of example does he set for the nation acting that way? He should go on every talk show today, the floor of Congress and the evening news and hang his head in shame for his childish behavior! He should be made to do 100 hours of public service for his rudeness. There is just no excuse for it! I worry and pray for the Obamas every day. Idiots like this guy just encourage the worst elements in our society.
Posted by: phillipsguide | September 10, 2009 2:51 AM
to petesmith1 and all who offered wilson's address, THANK YOU.
let's get his opponent elected, it's got to be quite an improvement.
my biggest thanks belong to the repugs for getting health care reform passed.
to the citizens of s.c. please stop electing these inbred cretins, they do not have your best interest in mind.
Posted by: ninnafaye | September 10, 2009 2:46 AM
Grow them crackers dumb down in South Carolina, don't they?
Posted by: thrh | September 10, 2009 2:35 AM
Wilson wasn't just rude, he was also lying himself, while Obama was telling the truth.
In his "apology", Wilson repeats that "I disagree with the president's statement".
He shouldn't be allowed to crawl off and hide. He should be invited on all the news shows to explain in what way the bill pays for illegal immigrants. Watch him squirm until he's forced to admit that he "misinterpreted certain provisions", or some such garbage. If he won't appear to back up his claim, they should tell the viewers.
Posted by: kenonwenu | September 10, 2009 2:15 AM
"August 2009 will go down in history as the month the American people finally woke up to what is going on."
Yes, after eight years of singing along to George Bush's song, Republicans are suddenly adept at spotting lies, deciphering subtext, and understanding every nuance of complex legislation. The blind can see! It's a miracle!
"Until he shows us that signature, why should we trust him on anything? We can't even trust that he is president."
Whoa, dude, you just blew my mind. But if he's not president, who is? How do I know I'm not President? Or maybe my cat is president--which would be cool if he were really some super intelligent transdimensional being disguised as a cat, but not so cool if he were just a regular cat. Still, he couldn't be worse than Bush.
Posted by: writinron | September 10, 2009 1:34 AM
Wow. What's in the water in South Carolina? They had that segregationist Strom Thurmond who while supporting segregation fathered a child with a Black woman; then you have the married Governor Sanford who runs off and cries about a woman in Argentina who he described as his true love, and now we have Joe Wilson, who also let things get away from him. Is it the water, lack of education????
What gives?
Posted by: chris30338 | September 10, 2009 1:15 AM
"This evening I let my emotions get the best of me," Wilson said. "While I disagree with the president's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility."
Now, will Obama apologize to the Afghan and Pakistani people for his lack of civility? Doubt it.
Posted by: HereComesTheJudge | September 10, 2009 12:56 AM
Joe the Congressman's disgraceful outburst makes me think Van Jones' assessment about at least one Republican was correct.
Posted by: wsealsjr | September 10, 2009 12:54 AM
To JohnInMI:
Your juvenile, ad-hominem comments and simple-minded partisanship prove you are going to be one of the many clueless losers of the 2011 Revolution. The RepubliCrats and the DemoPublicans will both suffer terribly in 2011. You andyour family won't know what hit you!
Posted by: poopie1 | September 10, 2009 12:43 AM
Here are two useful links, the first to voice your concerns regarding Rep. Joe Wilson outburst and the second to fund his opponents campaign:
Send Rep. Joe Wilson a message: http://www.house.gov/formwilson/IMA/issue.htm
Send his opponent (Rob Miller) money: http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/19079
Posted by: PeterSmith1 | September 10, 2009 12:37 AM
The fundie commentors have put the "fun" back in "fundamentalism." What a load of laughs!
Posted by: thrh | September 10, 2009 12:33 AM
"Obama called Sarah Palin a pig and instigated the Daily Kos attack on him. Obama gave Hillary and McCain the finger. If he is so childish why should we trust him?"
So old and sick and stupid you'll believe anything, eh, "OldAtlantic."
What a pathetic moron!
And I didn't know Sarah Palin was a "him."
Not surprised, though.
"Unsex me here."
Posted by: thrh | September 10, 2009 12:32 AM
Joe Wilson SEES the future!
Barry Sotero will FAIL at reforming health care.
Barry Sotero will FAIL at giving illegal aliens amnesty.
Barry Sotero will be BOGGED DOWN in Afghanistan.
Barry Sotero will be the FIRST and LAST black president of the United States.
Barry Sotero will go down in history as the "Negro Jimmy Carter."
January 20, 2009 will be the highwater mark of Progressive, Statist, Elitist, Post-American, DemoPubliCratic control of the United States.
By 2011, you won't recognize your world.
Posted by: poopie1 | September 10, 2009 12:31 AM
""Joe Wilson was RIGHT. Barry Obama was LYING!
No way you can spin that fact.
Posted by: poopie1 | September 9, 2009 11:49 PM ."
And just where is THAT one in the Constitution, poopie? Since you've appointed yourself our resident Constitutional scholar, cite the provision.
Posted by: thrh | September 10, 2009 12:28 AM
Dude just called out a liar. No shame in that. he should not have apologized.
Posted by: DaMan2 | September 10, 2009 12:26 AM
"Joe Wilson was RIGHT. Barry Obama was LYING!
No way you can spin that fact.
Posted by: poopie1 | September 9, 2009 11:49 PM .
Well, "feces covered one", there is no need to "spin" the truth.
Wilson is just another class-less, tacky, ignorant, loud-mouthed dolt. He fits in well with the drug addict Rush-limp-bag and Beck the high-school dropout. Today I read of a Republican "Pastor" who prayed for our Presidents death.
The Republicans really have become their own worst enemy.
Posted by: JohnInMI | September 10, 2009 12:20 AM
South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson did more for the cause of affordable health insurance for all than even President Obama's forceful advocacy for the concept.
But all the good intentions mean not a whit to the thousands of Americans being extrajudicially targeted and tortured by the U.S. government's stealth deployment of classified, silent and health degrading microwave and laser directed energy weapons...
...enabling crimes against humanity on a par with the atrocities of Nazi Germany.
When will Team Obama wake up and smell the "multi-agency coordinated action" American Gestapo police state -- and the incipient coup d'etat that it must put down before the rule of law and democracy itself becomes irretrievable?
OR (if links are corrupted / disabled):
Posted by: scrivener50 | September 10, 2009 12:10 AM
Whitetrash Addison Graves (Joe) Wilson, Sr. is just one more Vietnam law school draft-dodger who plays dress up in a Reserve JAG Officer's uniform while laying in bed with the fascist traitors who killed John and Martin to send us to die for the pope in Vietnam; cheated a closet-queen draft-dodger into the White House; and, committed 9/11.
Made elect by the American People, Barack Obama is anointed of G-d, by "Annuit Coeptis."
Jeffersonian Exegesis http://theamericanfundament.blogspot.com
Posted by: iamerican | September 9, 2009 11:51 PM
Hey, ColoradoDog!
While you're at it, let's censure Bush, Cheney, Obama, Pelosi, and the rest of Congress for failing to uphold the Constitution!
You Demopublicans are just as bad as the Republicrats.
Joe Wilson was RIGHT. Barry Obama was LYING!
No way you can spin that fact.
Posted by: poopie1 | September 9, 2009 11:49 PM
"Judge David Carter has ordered discovery and set October 5 for conference.
Why hasn't WaPo reported on this judge's order? You are told what to think by WaPo and CNN."
The answer is simple. ALL these cases have been thrown out in the lower courts.
All your hysterical nonsense has been answered again and again.
Why would legitimate news organizations report on trivia?
They leave that to "Faux" news and the Republican propaganda machine.
The pretend "news" outlets get their talking points from the Republicans, then repeatedly ask why "MSM" doesn't report on their silly notions and/or propaganda.
This is old and anyone with an IQ larger than their shoe size understands the game.
Cheney used to use a slightly more sophisticated version.
He would send out his minions to leak lies (particularly on the Iraq War). If they could convince a news outlet to report the lies, he would then go on the Sunday New shows and quote his own lies as source and verification.
MSM doesn't report Republican talking point or "Tin Foil Hat Squad" slander as fact because it is not fact.
Posted by: JohnInMI | September 9, 2009 11:42 PM
his healthcare plan are laced with lies. We need more brave representatives like Wilson.
Father Robert Flannagan
Tampa, FL
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I misunderstood the part of the Sermon on the Mountain where Jesus taught us not to slander one's brother. Or doesn't that part apply to O'Reilly Catholics who could better spend their time putting a few hundred pedophile priests behind bars instead of continuting to hide them.
I'm sure you would rather tune into Mark Foley's new show on hate radio in Florida since he's one of your flock who also claimed to protect little boys.
Posted by: coloradodog | September 9, 2009 11:42 PM
Here's where to donate to this creep's next congressional opponent:
Meanwhile, call your Congressman and weak-sister Pelosi and demand Wilson be officially censured under the House Rules of Decorum:
"Refrain from speaking disrespectfully of the Speaker, other Members, the President or Vice President."
Posted by: coloradodog | September 9, 2009 11:33 PM
Whether or not the people on here posting support Obama's or Congressional policies, that sort of behavior has no place in that setting. We all, particularly elected officials, should show respect for our president of the United States.
This was a sad display and so are the comments here supporting these actions.
Posted by: wilsonmg_2000 | September 9, 2009 11:22 PM
He is a racist little puke!
How are we going to teach our children to hate if we let them see a black man as President.
Posted by: hm1501 | September 9, 2009 11:22 PM
this is to "OldAtlantic"
where's Sarah Palins High School Diploma ? I know Republicans are stupid, but most graduated from high school didn't they ?
Posted by: wasaUFO | September 9, 2009 11:07 PM
"Joe Wilson didn't get into college by saying he was a dual citizen and so a diversity payoff."
As I suspect Joe Wilson is (was) not a Constitutional Law Professor or the President of the Harvard Law Review.
Posted by: JohnInMI | September 9, 2009 11:11 PM
Palin doesn't need a HS diploma to be president its not in the Constitution. But Obama has to disclose his original hospital issued doctor signed birth certificate.
Obama taught Constitutional Law at Chicago and thus he knows when he applied to Occidental and Columbia as a dual citizen after age 18 he disqualified himself from being president. That's why he won't let those two or Harvard disclose his application.
Judge David Carter has ordered discovery and set October 5 for conference.
Why hasn't WaPo reported on this judge's order? You are told what to think by WaPo and CNN.
Posted by: OldAtlantic | September 9, 2009 11:20 PM
This is an all-too-familiar ritual in 20th/21st-century America: someone (usually a professional athlete, but in this case an elected representative) does or says something inexcusable, inappropriate, unacceptable, and/or illegal, then follows up with a lame, insincere apology. The offensive conduct is then brushed off and largely forgotten. No accountability.
This man should be disciplined in some way by the House GOP leadership: he should be stripped of any chairmanships or leadership positions he holds, at a minimum. The GOP needs to make a statement, at long last, that all decency is not gone. But I am not holding my breath. Nor do I expect the voters of his South Carolina district, who presumably knew who they were electing, to hold him accountable at the ballot box.
What have we come to?
Posted by: jac13 | September 9, 2009 11:13 PM
Joe Wilson spoke TRUTH to POWER!
The TRUTH is that HR 3200 will indeed give taxpayer-funded health insurance to millions of illegal aliens. The Congressional Research Service has said so.
Obama looked America in the face tonight and LIED!
August 2009 will go down in history as the month the American people finally woke up to what is going on.
Vive le Revolution!
Posted by: poopie1 | September 9, 2009 11:13 PM
Joe Wilson was right to heckle Obama. Both his speech and his healthcare plan are laced with lies. We need more brave representatives like Wilson.
Father Robert Flannagan
Tampa, FL
Posted by: robert781 | September 9, 2009 11:12 PM
We, the rest of the world saw that man from S.Carolina. The British tradition of heckling never comes to that, for no one would ever heckle the Queen when delivering a Speech from the Throne (which is the programmes for the party in power). In the fullness of debate, the parry and thrust and heated passions in the House leads to vented anger, but that was not the case to-night. Obama was unable to retort for the coward from S.Carolina knew he was immune from a very good orator who could easily take him apart verbally. America is in deep trouble and it's race, the world knows that and so does the USA.
Posted by: sjag1 | September 9, 2009 11:12 PM
"Joe Wilson didn't get into college by saying he was a dual citizen and so a diversity payoff."
As I suspect Joe Wilson is (was) not a Constitutional Law Professor or the President of the Harvard Law Review.
It is much more likely he attained entrance through Nepotism and paid with inherited money.
Although I respect the man, McCain gained entrance to the academy through family ties and graduated near the bottom of his class.
It is refreshing to have a President who so clearly has earned his position through self-accomplishment, rather than inherited name and money.
President Obama has "gone above and beyond" to attempt bi-partisanship. In my view, this is simply another example of why the Republicans don't deserve this courtesy. Their party includes "Pastors" who have "prayed" for his death and gas-bags who "pray" for his failure.
This behavior will cost Republicans additional Independent voters.
The vast majority of Americans, myself included, wish him "God-speed" in accomplishing this life-saving task of common decency, human dignity and justice.
We're behind you Mr. President.
Posted by: JohnInMI | September 9, 2009 11:11 PM
Write to your Congressman as I did:
"Please censure Rep. Joe Wilson for his yelling "You Lie" at the President during Mr. Obama's speech. "
I suggest every good american do the same. I believe his comments sink to the level for which censure is the appropriate response.
Posted by: ralph5 | September 9, 2009 11:10 PM
this is to "OldAtlantic"
where's Sarah Palins High School Diploma ? I know Republicans are stupid, but most graduated from high school didn't they ?
Posted by: wasaUFO | September 9, 2009 11:07 PM
Joe is easy to figure out. He is completely out of his league intelligence wise. It is likely that he cannot even understand what President Obama is talking about because his I.Q. is so much lower than Obama's. It must be hard on him to live with the fact that he and his friends are the minority now. Hail to the Chief!
Posted by: BigR1 | September 9, 2009 11:07 PM
I was shocked and deeply disappointed by Wilson's behavior. Let's delegitimize this extreme faction by passing a bill that cares for our country's citizens.
Posted by: dorian78 | September 9, 2009 11:05 PM
"It is now up to the South Carolina people to decide his fate and how .."
You've got to be kidding. Those rednecks are backslappin, kneeslappin, winkin and dancing like chickens with jugs a tootin. These people are too brain damaged to la any real chance of redemption. Too much Sterno! For too many years!
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 11:04 PM
Rep. Joe Wilson & the dear governor of South Carolina have stayed on the Appalachia trail to long .... they must be but-buddies. Typical Republican crap. It's no wonder they're despised.
Posted by: wasaUFO | September 9, 2009 11:03 PM
, Oldatlantic, put away that tired argument. You're just like Wilson! Don't pretend that it is anything else!
Sonny53 | September 9, 2009 10:42 PM
But, instead of correcting that, on the GOP side, you got fools like OldAtlantic and Joe Wilson leading the charge.
AutumnBanter | September 9, 2009 10:54 PM
The creature from the OldAtlantic is up past his bedtime. Nurse! Nurse!
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 10:48 PM
What hospital was Obama born in? What doctor signed his birth certificate? Why won't Obama release his original hospital issued doctor signed birth certificate? he is a fraudster on being president. He can't legally sign a health care bill because he isn't legally president.
Posted by: OldAtlantic | September 9, 2009 11:01 PM
Right out of the Newt Gingrich playbook.
Posted by: Ronbo1 | September 9, 2009 11:01 PM
Just as president Obama called for civil discourse, you have a sitting congressman calling him a liar! witness that President Obama has just suffered what many black men suffer. The complete disrespect of some racist white guy.
We all know what the bill says. Just because Wilson is ignorant of that fact still does not call for this level of disrespect.
It is now up to the South Carolina people to decide his fate and how the country views them. Wilson, you did more to hurt your party and state than denigrate Obama. You showed yourself to be classless and not worthy of your revered seat. And that is a reflection on your constituents.
Posted by: sandnsmith | September 9, 2009 11:00 PM
Too bad they didn't have some cops on hand
to jerk the jerk out of his seat and drag him out of the building. Apparently his mammy never taught him no manners.
What a disrespectful specimen!
Posted by: Mario6 | September 9, 2009 11:00 PM
I've been calling for both sides to work together to provide healthcare for all for a long time. After tonight and the really "adult" member of the republican members of congress (and I know Repbulicans and Congress are supposed to be capitalized but they don't deserve my respect after this stunt)yelling at the President, just leave the GOP in the weeds and get on with the business of the Congress with individuals that know that we must have healthcare reform. Holding up sheets of paper with their plan that no one has seen was ridiculous. They are surely the party of NO, and have no ability to contribute to fixing a broken system...so Democrats...go for it!
Posted by: HealthcareforAll | September 9, 2009 11:00 PM
That's what years of sniffing Sterno does to you! The South is so brain damaged from generations of Sterno sniffers! Get off the can guys and join the human race, and then join this great country.
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 10:59 PM
One wonders if the results will be the same as the other Joe Wilson, the former Ambassador to Iraq, whose wife's career was ruined because he wrote articles for the New York Times unfavorable to the Bush administration.
Posted by: AndrewDover | September 9, 2009 10:58 PM
Old Atlantic:
You wrote that the President "didn't retain his natural born citizen status." It's sad that I even have to write this (as it is something most 2nd graders probably could tell you) - but there is no such thing as losing your "natural born citizen status." Once you are born to an American parent, you are by default, an American. The extremity of ignorance in this country is truly frightening.
Posted by: wjpugliese | September 9, 2009 10:58 PM
While Joe Wilson is obviously a lying racist pig, he's a bit more than that. He is also just the visible part of the iceberg of the Republican Party. The GOP has been taken over by the birthers, the deathers, the teabaggers, and the general loonies.
Posted by: ElectricBill | September 9, 2009 10:57 PM
Listen folks, this was staged. The republicans, as despicable and anti-america as they are, are focused, organized and professional. This was a staged event that they decided that Joe Wilson was the safest redneck to blurt out this nonsense. It's another successful way to distract people from an intelligent dialogue on how to fix our health care crisis. These are professionals.
Posted by: lip111 | September 9, 2009 10:57 PM
A perfect demonstration of the mainline Republican mindset: When you can't defend your position, shriek and scream so that no one else gets to speak, and then call everyone who doesn't agree with the silly opinion, which you cannot defend, a "commie".
Thank God these mouth breathing knuckle draggers are no longer in power.
Posted by: Ms_Morgan | September 9, 2009 10:56 PM
Van Jones was right. Exhibit A: Rep. Joe Wilson.
Posted by: Bugs222 | September 9, 2009 10:56 PM
Why did the Post devote an entire article to Wilson? Shame on you. Healthcare is a serious problem. Obama made an important contribution to an important dialogue tonight. You simply don't have time to worry about Wilson.
Posted by: richardshaker | September 9, 2009 10:56 PM
JoeLies Wilson doesn't even deserve to be an American citizen. But no doubt he will be applauded by ignorant racists manipulated by the rich insurance companies that screw them.
Thanks to the poster who provided JoeLies' email address. I sent him my opinion of his disgraceful behavior.
Posted by: FedUp1 | September 9, 2009 10:56 PM
Joe Wilson is a disgrace!!!! Wow!!!! you show your true colors.Healthcare is a fundamental right for all Americans. The President gave a great speech-with all the right notes.Joe Wilson and the GOP wants to preserve the status quo.
Posted by: lagrsf | September 9, 2009 10:56 PM
What a pathetic, useless slob South Carolina gave us!
Posted by: amreporter | September 9, 2009 10:55 PM
Wilson's response was not true. Typical GOP lying and disrespect. If you dare to see the truth then look up Section 246 of HR 3200
Posted by: KellyT1 | September 9, 2009 10:55 PM
Face it, the GOP has become the laughingstock of American political history. And degenerates like this fool, Mark Sanford (another decayed SC joke), Mike Duvall in California, all of the uneducated bumpkin "birthers," the American Taliban like Bob McDonnell in Virginia ... they show that the GOP is ill-equipped to lead anymore. At least the Democrats have become the party of big ideas, trying to fix things in this country that the GOP ignored. America pays for free health care for all Iraqis and Afghans, and not in the United States? Morons. But, instead of correcting that, on the GOP side, you got fools like OldAtlantic and Joe Wilson leading the charge. Joe Wilson is just another example of the uneducated, uncouth, disgraceful leadership of the modern GOP. But then again, they are like any good politician: they speak in terms that their intellectually limited audience can understand.
Posted by: AutumnBanter | September 9, 2009 10:54 PM
No apology from this idiot will placate me or millions of Americans who were sickened not only by the disgusting disrespect Wilson showed President Obama and the office of the Presidency. As for all the heckling by the GOP nitwits, they showed their true colors. Check the speech and see how many times they sat on their hands when the President talked about healthcare and helping the average American. Lastly, Eric Cantor owes and apology for texting during the President's speech. The lack of basic civility by the GOP members in the hall surprised and sickened even someone like me, who thought that Republicans could go no lower. They can and did. Sickening!
Posted by: EricinMD | September 9, 2009 10:54 PM
We should finally grant SC's desire to secede. Also let Texas, Oklahoma etc. go too. Let them fend for themselves. Like Iran, we must make sure they have no nukes!
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 10:53 PM
Thank you Joe for reaffirming to the American people how crass and stupid you Republicans are.
And please show us your birth certificate so we can be sure you are a legitimate member of Congress.
Posted by: DesertStormVet2 | September 9, 2009 10:53 PM
From Wikipedia: "The Caning of Senator Charles Sumner
One of the most violent episodes in congressional history took place in this chamber on May 22, 1856. The Senate was not in session when South Carolina Representative Preston S. Brooks entered the chamber to avenge the insults that Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner had levelled at Brooks' cousin, Senator Andrew P. Butler. Sumner's "Crime Against Kansas" speech of May 19-20 was sharply critical, on a personal level, of Butler and several other senators who had supported the "popular sovereignty" provisions of the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act. Sumner was addressing copies of the speech at his desk when Brooks began his attack, striking the northern senator repeatedly with a walking cane, which splintered with the force of the blows.
Although two House members intervened to end the assault, Sumner, who had ripped his desk loose from the bolts holding it to the floor in his effort to escape, was rendered unconscious. He regained consciousness shortly after the attack, but it would be three years before he felt able to resume his senatorial duties.
The caning of Senator Sumner signalled the end of an era of compromise and sectional accommodation in the Senate, further heightening the discord that culminated in war after eleven southern states seceded from the Union during the winter of 1860-1861
Once again - a class act from a South Carolina Congressman - What will Steven Colbert say?
Posted by: shadowmagician | September 9, 2009 10:53 PM
The world is watching. The United States used to set the example. This outburst represents a complete breakdown in civility in the presence of the Commander in Chief. Unfortunately, elected officials like Joe Wilson represent a weakened America.
Posted by: muslit | September 9, 2009 10:53 PM
Has it come to this? Is there no shame? We are Americans, always at political odds, but always respectful, albeit silent in the House Chamber. And now this. I'm just so embarrassed for our country. Shame shame. The congressman would better serve in, say, Taiwan's assembly where throwing chairs, punches and shouts are the way of political life. His actions were nothing but a strong nasty odor, a stench on democracy and the American way.
Posted by: PatCressy | September 9, 2009 10:53 PM
The heckler has written a response to President Obama's speech:
Please go leave a comment and let this guy know we don't take kindly to his kind round these parts!
Posted by: EllaLaurent | September 9, 2009 10:52 PM
Joe Wilson is the poster boy for why America should not continue to get down on one knee and suck **&^ of the 23% Huckabee racists that are continuing to bully this nation as if Lord Cheney were still their legitimate President. Wilson is a glaring reminder not to vote these psychopaths into power again.
The new Democrat rally cry should be:
"Remember Joe Wilson!"
Posted by: coloradodog | September 9, 2009 10:52 PM
Posted by: drrob4life | September 9, 2009 10:52 PM
The Post calls it heckling but most of us call it truth. This issue is far too important to worry about decorum.
Posted by: rplat | September 9, 2009 10:51 PM
It's time those who call themselves American - left or right - to take a stand on this outburst. Tonight Joe Wilson set an infamous and unfortunate. I will contact Speaker Pelosi and my Representative to censure this disrespectful member and I also just eMailed this to the office of Joe Wilson:
How dare you Joe Wilson; how dare you disrespect the office of the Presidency and the joint session with your lack of self-control and basic manners. Your outburst during President Obama's address tonight reflects poorly not only on you personally but on other members of the Republican party and the state of South Carolina. Who the hell do you think you are? Resign now!
Posted by: kayakcatmike | September 9, 2009 10:51 PM
Liar Joe Wilson is such a disgrace!
Posted by: ExpressReader | September 9, 2009 10:51 PM
Something has been terribly wrong with South Carolinian politicians going all the way back to the the Secessionist "Fire-Eaters" of 1830-1860.
Posted by: hogsmile | September 9, 2009 10:51 PM
Joe Wilson said what many Americans already know. If Obama's lips are moving he is lying. This speech will be forgotten, Joe Wilson will be remembered.
Obama, get off health care. It is all about the economy and jobs which you seem to be more intent on destroying daily.
Posted by: Bubbette1 | September 9, 2009 10:51 PM
It truly is getting ugly out there. Many members of the GOP, including elected representatives, cannot believe a pigmented human sits in the Oval Room at the White House. They are convinced he is there by fraud. When a member of GOP sits there, all manner of deference is accorded to him and The Office of the President. Nixon insisted on formality and ceremony to preserve his dignity. President Obama is doing exactly the same job. So, please GOPers, restrain yourselves and show him the same respect. Pick-up truck, huntin' dog, muscle T-shirt, shotgun, Confederate flag bumper sticker, and barely suppressed racism. The Southern Conservative White People's Party: proposed new name for Republicans.
Posted by: BlueTwo1 | September 9, 2009 10:50 PM
Joe Wilson's despicable behavior exemplifies what the Republican Party has become: vile.
Posted by: Aardvark222 | September 9, 2009 10:49 PM
The creature from the OldAtlantic is up past his bedtime. Nurse! Nurse!
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 10:48 PM
More information about the Marine Corps Vet running against Rep. Wilson:
Donate to Rob Miller's campaign for South Carolina's second district:
I support civility.
Posted by: annabanana2 | September 9, 2009 10:48 PM
True nature of RepubliCons is obvious to the American people thanks to the August Recess....Party of No to Party of Hecklers
Not only did they disrespect the office of the President of USA but the American People
A shame that the Republicon party has lost its intelligence and now turned into the White Ghetto of America
Posted by: Roism007 | September 9, 2009 10:47 PM
South Carolina has become a laughing stock. Joe Wilson fits right in. The Republicans are empty - and are offer nothing constructive.
Posted by: novgorodva | September 9, 2009 10:47 PM
Joe may have some added difficulty with his reelection in 2010 because of this. He won his conservative district in 2002 with 84% of the vote but his popularity has declined steadily since then. He won reelection in 2008 with only 54% of the vote. This could tip a couple percentage points away from him during reelection. He could very well be labeled in the campaign as the disrespectful guy who called the president a liar during a national speech. That can't help him.
Posted by: demoman925 | September 9, 2009 10:46 PM
Obama should go visit Joe. It should go like that scene "In the Heat of the Night" when Poitier slaps that old redneck landowner potting his tulips.
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 10:46 PM
Joe Wilson is a man who doesn't have to hide his birth certificate. Joe Wilson didn't get into college by saying he was a dual citizen and so a diversity payoff. Obama didn't retain natural born citizen status. That makes him the Great Defrauder.
Posted by: OldAtlantic | September 9, 2009 10:46 PM
Laura Bush: "I think it's also really important for everyone to respect the President of the United States."
Apparently, not enough Republicans got the message, Mrs. Bush.
Posted by: associate20 | September 9, 2009 10:45 PM
From Wilson's mentor Thurmond:
"I wanna tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that there's not enough troops in the army to force the Southern people to break down segregation and admit the nigra race into our theaters, into our swimming pools, into our homes, and into our churches."
Imagine what he taught Joe Wilson about "the nigra race" being in the White House some day.
Posted by: coloradodog | September 9, 2009 10:45 PM
Joe Wilson's heckling is disgusting and a violation of the norms of two centuries of American legislative protocols. If you want to hear yelling, insults, and immature behavior, tune into British Parliament -- from which we (including South Carolina then) staged a revolution.
Posted by: Mike113 | September 9, 2009 10:45 PM
Rep. Joe Wilson. You are NO Statesman. Senator McCain was right to "call you out" and take you to the public woodshed on Larry King. As if congress didn't already have a low enough approval rating - jeesh. I really grow tired of those whose thinking (and expression) is dominated by their amgydala.
Posted by: DLB9 | September 9, 2009 10:45 PM
Quite the image of the Republican side of the aisle - sitting there pouting. Like Grumpy Old Men.
Posted by: maus92 | September 9, 2009 10:44 PM
I heard that and remember thinking what a low class SOB, and thought it was a civillian protester in the back. When I found out it was an actual congressman I then thought that this man needs to go on national TV and apologize. He disrespected the house and the office of the presidency. That was uncalled for and the man obviously has no self control.
Posted by: matrox | September 9, 2009 10:44 PM
"I could not stand President Bush. Although completely disagreed with him, as president of the United States of America, he deserved respect which begrudgingly, I gave him. Anyone who is a member of Congress or really an American citizen should show the president respect. You don't have to agree but there should be respect there."
Exactly. I was disgusted watching this.
Posted by: Sam888 | September 9, 2009 10:43 PM
Isn't America great? We need more of these leaders not fewer. In Iraq they throw shoes. Whats the issue here folks?
Posted by: robinhood2 | September 9, 2009 10:43 PM
Joe Wilson is a small, insignificant person compared to the movement that elected President Obama and tasked him to make change happen. Barack Obama will eclipse him and his narrow minded friends. We intend to win, and we will send the troglodytes to well deserved oblivion. We have money, we have will, and we have a long memory. Joe, we will send you into retirement. Jerk!
Posted by: karlanne1 | September 9, 2009 10:42 PM
bigbrother1 wrote: "I sincerely hope that every time Joe Wilson tries to speak anywhere, especially during his re-election campaign - there is a crowd of people there to shout him down."
Thanks! I agree.
Posted by: martymar123 | September 9, 2009 10:42 PM
Congressman Joe Wilson for President!
(Finally, a politician with backbone!)
Posted by: thebump | September 9, 2009 10:42 PM
Once again, a "gentleman" from Palmetto state gives the rest of the nation pause about his constituents' judgment in electing him.
OldAtlantic: I think the current comment thread has to do with the health care speech, not scurrilous and questionable allegations.
Posted by: vilheim | September 9, 2009 10:42 PM
Joe Wilson is a disgrace! His REAL issue is that the President is NOT pure white! Stop trying to pretend it is anything else! And by the way, Oldatlantic, put away that tired argument. You're just like Wilson! Don't pretend that it is anything else!
Posted by: Sonny53 | September 9, 2009 10:42 PM
If you can't respect the man, at least respect the office. If Wilson did anything tonight, he demonstrated a severe lack of decorum, gravitas, and statesmanship.
All the yelling and name calling is simply puerile.
Posted by: library3 | September 9, 2009 10:42 PM
Tell the dirtbag what you think of him:
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and send a check to anyone who runs against him.
Posted by: dogsbestfriend | September 9, 2009 10:41 PM
It just figures that Rep. Joe Wilson would be from South Carolina! Hasn't that state been embarrassed enough of late?
Posted by: bpai_99 | September 9, 2009 10:41 PM
I believe that Rep. Wilson showed the Republican Party's true colors tonight; those of the unreconstructed Southern racists. The people who are calling the shots for the Republicans are the same people who quit the public schools in the South following Brown v. Topeka. They are the same people who who started white only colleges and universities. They are and always have been racists.
Posted by: grasonvilleed | September 9, 2009 10:41 PM
I sincerely hope that every time Joe Wilson tries to speak anywhere, especially during his re-election campaign - there is a crowd of people there to shout him down.
This jerk should never be able to speak in public again.
Posted by: bigbrother1 | September 9, 2009 10:40 PM
Send Joe to Argentina to take out his frustrations and close the door.....
South Carolina, where?????
Posted by: aeaustin | September 9, 2009 10:40 PM
see, charko825 noes wat hes talkin bout. Charko and his friend koko gonna do some world shankin tonite!
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 10:40 PM
Joe Wilson the latest spokesman of Confederate World. He just moved to the head of the class of the ugly/repugnant gop. Jeez do these Repugs know who to shoot themselves in the pelvis or what?
How long before this this guy resigns...within the week, I'm guessing. Man, you GOPers are making this whole thing too easy.
Posted by: Genefox1 | September 9, 2009 10:40 PM
How dare you Joe Wilson. How dare you disrespect the office of the Presidency and the joint session with your lack of self-control and basic manners. Your outburst during President Obama's address tonight reflects poorly not only on you but on your fellow members of the Republican party and on the state of South Carolina. Who the hell do you think you are? Resign now!
Posted by: kayakcatmike | September 9, 2009 10:40 PM
Joe Wilson is an embarrassment to the senate and the United States. The office of the President deserves respect. Regardless of how Mr. Wilson feels about the President's speech, it is beneath contempt to heckle the President of the United States on national television. For shame!
Posted by: joeyskunk1963 | September 9, 2009 10:39 PM
Some known republicans tweeted what an a** Wilson was. Republicans in the chambers also were ticked off at the guy for his disrespect and teabagger behavior. Crude.
It seems this jerk offended people of all sides and everyone thought he was a jerk.
Posted by: vwcat | September 9, 2009 10:39 PM
I emailed the following letter to Rep. Wilson. I encourage everyone that feels similarly to contact Rep. Wilson, the Speaker of the House and the media.
Your behaviour tonight during President Obama's speach was disgraceful. Your "apology" is a crock.
I have written to my representatives and to the Speaker as I'm sure hundreds of thousands of outraged Americans have.
You disgraced yourself, the Congress and the United States and you have no place in the house of the people. Furthermore your classless behavior is indicative of the rest of the thugs, birthers, and tea-baggers who would rather grandstand and disrupt rather than engage in meaningful, rational dialogue to solve America's problems.
Whatever happens in the coming days and weeks, and I suspect it will be very uncomfortable for you, you can rest assured that this will be your last term in office.
Posted by: Richard18 | September 9, 2009 10:38 PM
The SC republican should resign.
Posted by: onifadee | September 9, 2009 10:38 PM
This guy was the flaming racist Storm Thurman's aide - explains it all. Sh!t doesn't fall too far from the cow.
Posted by: coloradodog | September 9, 2009 10:38 PM
NO Rep Joe Wilson.. YOU LIE..and have been documented Lying !!
You took yourself going down for that one.
The President is working hard and mercenaries like you need to be waterboarded.
Fei Hu
Posted by: Fei_Hu | September 9, 2009 10:38 PM
South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson spoke the truth tonight when he shouted "You lie!" to the President. More than 50% of Americans believe with Wilson that the President has been extremely deceptive with the health care issue.
Posted by: charko825 | September 9, 2009 10:37 PM
The lies and distortions that the Republicans are spewing out are un-American and a great disservice to the Nation. They are the puppets of Corporate Greed and only the ignorant follow them. Wilson is a prime example of how low the Republicans are stooping.
The President is a man of the people and rises far above the trash talk and low life politics of the Right. For-profit health care is a disaster and must not be allowed to continue on its own.
Posted by: aeaustin | September 9, 2009 10:36 PM
I have written to Speaker Pelosi and my Congressman Tim Ryan the following:
"Please censure Rep. Joe Wilson for his yelling "You Lie" at the President during Mr. Obama's speech. "
I suggest every good american do the same. I believe his comments sink to the level for which censure is the appropriate response.
Posted by: ralph5 | September 9, 2009 10:36 PM
Joe only representin' his inbred mentally challenged southern subjects! Lay off!
Posted by: johng1 | September 9, 2009 10:36 PM
Wilson was very disrespectful. Turns out Wilson's largest donor sector for 2009/2010 is the HEALTH sector. Tonight he "scored" another fat donation. What a shill.
Posted by: Norswed | September 9, 2009 10:35 PM
I could not stand President Bush. Although completely disagreed with him, as president of the United States of America, he deserved respect which begrudgingly, I gave him. Anyone who is a member of Congress or really an American citizen should show the president respect. You don't have to agree but there should be respect there. Not sure the motivation of this member of Congress' outburst since both parties are pretty much liars, but it was stupid, unhelpful, disrespectful and does nothing good for the country.
Posted by: qwerqwer1 | September 9, 2009 10:35 PM
I think this Joe Wilson a*s gave America a quick peek into The Party Of No tonight.
My God, what a shameless jerk.
Posted by: binkynh | September 9, 2009 10:34 PM
Dear Sarah called herself a pig with lipstick - don't drop that one on Obama.
How childish to keep on about a Birth Certificate - we have seen it many times. Don't be such a baby !!
Wilson was appallingly RUDE.
Posted by: rosiebond007 | September 9, 2009 10:34 PM
OldAtlantic, Jesus man, you're still spewing the same tired BS. I think your Depends is squeezing your nuts too hard.
Posted by: bendan2000 | September 9, 2009 10:34 PM
Joe's right, actually.
The House Ways & Means Committee voted down the Heller Amendment, which would have required those getting publicly funded healthcare to be vetted by eVerify for eligibility, on a pure party-line vote, 26-15.
If they REALLY were interested in preventing taxpayer-funded healthcare from going to illegal aliens, why would the democrats do that?
Posted by: OttoDog | September 9, 2009 10:33 PM
WaPo, please don't just report he-said / he-said exchanges. That's NOT journalism. That's pathetic.
The non-partisan group factcheck.org described the claims that the Obama plan would cover illegal immigrants as "false" and noted that one version of the legislation already includes an explicit bar on federal funding for illegal immigrants' health care.
Posted by: WunkySp | September 9, 2009 10:33 PM
The right wingnuts will immediately jump to defend Wilson and cite some example of Dems reacting to a Bush speech, though I don't recall anything that reached the level of today's outburst.
Next they'll be saying Wilson should be allowed to bring a gun into the next speech.
Posted by: bpai_99 | September 9, 2009 10:32 PM
What a jerk.
Posted by: pj09 | September 9, 2009 10:32 PM
What Congressman Wilson did was absolutely disgusting and uncalled for. If the President of the United States doesn't deserve basic respect, neither does that scumbag.
Posted by: alc0f7 | September 9, 2009 10:32 PM
If one were asked who might be so adolescent in the House Chamber while the President was speaking, it wouldn't be hard to guess is was a racist Southern Republican.
Posted by: coloradodog | September 9, 2009 10:32 PM
This is a disgrace. No matter how this guy felt, it was extremely rude to yell "You lie!" to our president. This guy deserves to be booted out in his next election and I will do what I can to contribute to that.
Posted by: ZnanaB | September 9, 2009 10:30 PM
Obama called Sarah Palin a pig and instigated the Daily Kos attack on him. Obama gave Hillary and McCain the finger. If he is so childish why should we trust him? What is the name of the doctor who signed Obama's birth certificate? Until he shows us that signature, why should we trust him on anything? We can't even trust that he is president.
Posted by: OldAtlantic | September 9, 2009 10:29 PM
Joe, shut up. You lead us to believe everything they say about South Carolina.
Posted by: medogsbstfrnd | September 9, 2009 10:29 PM
What else would you expect from those guys?
Posted by: nick7 | September 9, 2009 10:29 PM
Joe who?
Posted by: thrh | September 9, 2009 10:28 PM
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The Holy Bible, which has been included on the list of World Cultural Heritages, is the source of western culture, has had a profound influence on all aspects of the social life of the western countries. A large number of English words and allusions are from The Bible, and these words and allusions is a key to understanding and studying western languages and culture. Therefore, discussing the profound influence of The Bible upon English words at this level is of great significance. This paper begins with the English words sourced from The Bible, and then probes into the influences upon the English language. This thesis can increase the readers' Bible knowledge, eliminate the cultural barrier in trans-cultural communication and make readers understand and use English language to make trans-cultural communication better. Through this thesis, we can view the Holy Bible's great influence in the Western countries from another angle, and we also can get a new field and a new way of viewing and analyzing the Holy Bible. Meanwhile, this thesis is helpful for us to analyze and study English language. Especially, it is greatly helpful to study the developing process and features of English language, and the origin of English words.
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LAC STE. ANNE — Hundreds of Catholic families spent the Canada Day long weekend sharing with each other, barbecuing, praying, attending Mass and listening to renowned speakers from Canada and the United States.
The Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage site was teeming with activity as more than 2,000 Catholics, about 500 families, from across Alberta and Western Canada descended on the site for the 16th annual Family Life Conference June 30-July 3.
The background was filled with campers and tents as pilgrims made the conference part of their holidays. Large white tents housed activities for children and youth while adults attended events at the shrine.
There was ongoing adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the chapel nearby. People lined up for Confession in front of a teepee-like structure near the shrine.
During breaks, young people played football on the field near the shore. Others just lay on the green grass under the sun. The whole weekend was about faith and family.
Those that attend the conference are Catholic families that "know they will receive the truth here," said conference organizer Maurice Beier.
"Sometimes our faith seems to be a little watered down but they know that the speakers that come here speak with the fullness of truth.
"They also know that they'll find other like-minded families here that are pro-life, pro-traditional marriage and pro-family."
Many families come back to the conference year after year and sometimes bring other families with them. A lot of new participants don't know what to expect but once they get to the site, the joy of families sharing and children playing seems to infect them.
"If you talk to the kids they can't wait till next year," Beier said. "Every year, they can't wait for the family conference because they get to meet friends they haven't seen for a year."
Some families have been attending for all 16 years of the event. "It's something they wouldn't miss; a lot of families plan their summer holidays around the conference."
For couples with large families, the family conference is the place to be. "This is a place where they are accepted. In society today a lot of times large families are frowned upon but here it is such a joy to see large families."
Organizers wouldn't say how much it cost to put the conference together but said renting the tents costs $18,000, renting the grounds, $5,700 and portable toilets, $5,700. Families pay a registration of $175 each and the ministry also receives donations.
Barb Moroney and her husband Paul have been coming to the conference from Calgary for 15 years after they read about the weekend in the WCR.
"It's the first thing we plan our summer around," said Barb. "It's so important; we have so many friends here and it's like it's become our family in a way."
Every year the Moroneys try to bring a new family from Calgary and "so now there are lots of families from Calgary that come; now they bring (new) people."
This year the Moroneys again brought their eight children plus some friends.
"As parents we have been coming to get our own education so we can pass it on to our kids," said Barb. "The kids enjoy meeting friends from all over the province when they come here.
The Moroneys also enjoy the Masses and the celebration of family life that's imbued in all conference activities.
"I think this conference is for anyone. It blends all kinds of Catholics together," Barb said. "We find that no matter whom we invite, whether they are charismatic or not too sure about their faith, they just love the environment here and almost all of them come back."
Jessica and Joseph Cyr, also of Calgary, have been coming to the conference for 12 years and five years respectively. This year they brought their 16-month-old son Patrick.
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