By Adam Fogle | September 10th, 2009 | 538 comments

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TPS/MADE IN MULTIPLES GIVING AWAY SHIRTS TO SUPPORT CONGRESSMAN

BUY YOUR SHIRT ONLINE (Profits go to Joe Wilson’s re-election campaign)

Congressman Joe Wilson may not have picked the best moment to voice his constituent’s complaints about President Barack Obama’s attempts to socialize health care, but he did so nonetheless.

And conservatives around the country — many of whom wish their Congressman would be as bold as Wilson — are commending him for quite literally speaking out against Obama’s plan during his address to Congress last night.

So, to allow those folks all over the country to show their support for Wilson, The Palmetto Scoop is once again teaming up with Made In Multiples — the best Conservative t-shirt company around — to GIVE AWAY FREE “I’m With Joe Wilson” t-shirts.

That’s right, we’re giving these away for FREE. We only printed 50 though, so we’re going to have a little contest.

What will that be? Follow The Palmetto Scoop (@PalmettoScoop) and Made In Multiples (@MadeInMultiples) on Twitter and we will announce the details later this afternoon. You have be following both to win!

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UPDATE: The free shirts are gone, but you can buy one online with the profits going to Wilson’s re-election campaign.


538 Responses to “Get your free ‘I’m With Joe Wilson’ t-shirt”

  1. 1.
    Posted by Ruben Suarez on 09/10/09 at 1:46 pm

    Awesome. I would wear this shirt (Im with Joe Wilson) Proudly Its about time Americans speak out and tell this lyer of a president exactly what we feel.

  2. 2.
    Posted by Cathy on 09/10/09 at 1:51 pm

    This is as asinine as Joe Wilson…

  3. 3.
    Posted by Gerard Mackay on 09/10/09 at 1:57 pm

    I’m all for putting a politician’s name on a T-shirt where the word “stupid” would normally be! :)

  4. 4.
    Posted by Larry Canup on 09/10/09 at 2:08 pm

    I’m glad that at least one US Congressman knows the definition of Liar. It’s about time that an actual Liar was called out as such.

    Way to go Joe

  5. 5.
    Posted by mitch on 09/10/09 at 2:11 pm

    Oh how I want one. Now following MIM

  6. 6.
    Posted by Dave Hemmingsen on 09/10/09 at 2:16 pm

    I will wear mine proudly

  7. 7.
    Posted by dave on 09/10/09 at 2:18 pm

    I would wear this shirt (Im with Joe Wilson) Proudly Its about time Americans speak out and tell this lyer of a president exactly what we feel.

    “Lyer”? A snippet of who it is whose responsible for the helter skelter right wing establishment.

  8. 8.
    Posted by johndozier on 09/10/09 at 2:19 pm

    How about equal time for a “Joe Wilson Sucks!” t shirt.

  9. 9.
    Posted by Anita Rhett on 09/10/09 at 2:21 pm

    I think Wilson’s outburst was childish and rude and his facts are wrong. Why would anyone want to be with him? Uggh.

  10. 10.
    Posted by Groverge on 09/10/09 at 2:21 pm

    I do hope the GOP continues with these uncivil, intemparate, fact-free tirades right up through the 2010 elections. I’m sure they make Wilson and his ilk feel better, but moderates and independents are neither impressed nor persuaded. Keep it up.

  11. 11.
    Posted by RNews on 09/10/09 at 2:22 pm

    or equal time for a “Joe Wilson: Ignorant of the Facts” t shirt?

  12. 12.
    Posted by Hap Hanson on 09/10/09 at 2:22 pm

    Is everyone in South Carolina this stupid?

  13. 13.
    Posted by west_rhino on 09/10/09 at 2:22 pm

    john, has Linda Ketner libeled, er outed Joe Wilson too?

  14. 14.
    Posted by Jack on 09/10/09 at 2:22 pm

    Ruben,

    Maybe after you learn to spell (it’s ‘liar’, not ‘lyer’), you can show everyone exactly where in the bill it declares that illegal immigrants would be covered by the proposed health care plan.

    Wait, let me guess – you’re not much for manners, reading, or serious thought are you? Please continue with this – it really helps ensure that the health care bill will be passed.

  15. 15.
    Posted by policyhack on 09/10/09 at 2:24 pm

    His supporters could wear t-shirts that say . . . “I voted for that one”

    Very funny health reform ad from Scrubs stars

    http://axisofreason.com/2009/09/09/health-reform-worries/

  16. 16.
    Posted by Greatneck on 09/10/09 at 2:24 pm

    @Ruben Suarez “Its about time Americans speak out and tell this lyer”

    I find it amusing that most of Obama’s opponents have such a difficult time spelling basic words. They’re not just innocent typos either. It’s a basic, “I can’t spell worth crap” kind of thing.

  17. 17.
    Posted by Steve on 09/10/09 at 2:24 pm

    Mr. Suarez, it’s spelled L-I-A-R. And all I ask is to show where is the proof of deception. Simple request, I think. Shouting “Liar!” works on playgrounds but adults should require a bit more elaborate and nuanced a counterpoint. Just saying…

  18. 18.
    Posted by oldhat on 09/10/09 at 2:25 pm

    Wow, conservative bloggers are scraping the bottom of the barrel here. How much lower can you go?

  19. 19.
    Posted by Stacy Janicki on 09/10/09 at 2:25 pm

    Aren’t Republicans the so-called patriotic party? I’m all for free speech, but how about a little respect for the office? We’re just a punch away from being like those Japanese government officials you see on YouTube getting into fist-a-cuffs. And, oh yeah, get the facts right first.

  20. 20.
    Posted by Michael Heath on 09/10/09 at 2:26 pm

    Ruben Suarez stated:

    Awesome. I would wear this shirt (Im [sic] with Joe Wilson) Proudly [sic] Its [sic] about time Americans speak out and tell this lyer [sic] of a president exactly what we feel.

    Rep. Wilson lied by claiming that President Obama was lying given the validated fact that none of the competing bills would allow any government funds for insurance benefits to illegal aliens. This fact was precisely what the President claimed and what Rep. Wilson dishonestly attempted to rebut. I can only assume thinking doesn’t remotely enter into what you prefer to ‘exactly feel’.

  21. 21.
    Posted by Robert W. Henry on 09/10/09 at 2:26 pm

    Bringing uncommon comments to light regardless who we are and….being a Senator or Representative should no better

  22. 22.
    Posted by Mark on 09/10/09 at 2:26 pm

    pathetic.

  23. 23.
    Posted by Haywood Jablome on 09/10/09 at 2:27 pm

    You could save time by wearing a t-shirt proclaiming “I’m a giant douche” .

  24. 24.

    Thanks, but I’ll stick with my “I Escaped From Asylum South Carolina and Got As Far As Red Georgia” tee.

  25. 25.
    Posted by Marc on 09/10/09 at 2:27 pm

    Ummm…www.factcheck.org, which is non partisan, agrees that the president’s statement regarding coverage of illegal immigrants is infactual. They stated that Congressman Wilson is incorrect on this issue. So this shirt is a declaration on being proudly wrong on a political issue?

  26. 26.
    Posted by TS on 09/10/09 at 2:28 pm

    More like, ‘The Confederacy’s Congressman”

  27. 27.
    Posted by Groverge on 09/10/09 at 2:29 pm

    Rhino — Calling someone “gay” or “lesbian” isn’t libel in this day and age. Plus, truth is always a defense. It’s not the fact that a closet case is actually gay, it’s the lie he/she has been living. Being a homosexual is generally not fatal to a political career. Being a hypocrit is.

  28. 28.
    Posted by jlsmith on 09/10/09 at 2:29 pm

    Of course good ‘ol boy Joe is on video today apologizing for his behavior but of course that doesn’t matter… and btw it wouldn’t it be more effective it he wasn’t lying when he called the president a liar?

  29. 29.
    Posted by gobsmacked on 09/10/09 at 2:30 pm

    Just donated to Mr. Allen

  30. 30.
    Posted by Ted on 09/10/09 at 2:31 pm

    Question: If someone lies in shouting, “You lie!” to someone who is telling the truth, what exactly would you call that?

  31. 31.

    I love it, now all those who wear one will look just as idiotic as Wilson. I hope they make 1,000s.

  32. 32.
    Posted by Bill on 09/10/09 at 2:31 pm

    How about a “Joe Wilson is a Douchebag” hoodie?

  33. 33.
    Posted by John Washington on 09/10/09 at 2:31 pm

    This will go great with my “I LOVE MARK SANFORD” sweatshirt!

  34. 34.
    Posted by Ned Flan-diddly-anders on 09/10/09 at 2:32 pm

    How about an “I spanked Rep. Duvall” shirt next? And I think “No brain, no shame” should go on the front.

  35. 35.
    Posted by Eliot on 09/10/09 at 2:33 pm

    Not only did Joe Wilson embarass himself and dishonor the halls of Congress, he lied while doing so.

    H.R. 3200: Sec 246 — NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS
    Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States.

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

    Of course, facts are to wingnuts as water is to the Wicked Witch of the West.

  36. 36.
    Posted by Sherri on 09/10/09 at 2:34 pm

    How about adding “This marks the official end of civil discourse”?

    Really this is disgusting. I thought I’d never say this, but it is getting painful to watch the GOP completely implode. If anything akin to this and those stupid signs that congress members sported last night had taken place when President Bush addressed congress you would never have been able to contain the outrage from Rove et al. All would have been labeled as “unpatriotic”.

  37. 37.
    Posted by Kelso on 09/10/09 at 2:34 pm

    This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen…..right after Joe Wilson himself.

  38. 38.
    Posted by Jimbo on 09/10/09 at 2:34 pm

    Hey, can you geniuses print up an “I’m with Mike Duvall” t-shirt while you’re at it?

  39. 39.
    Posted by chip on 09/10/09 at 2:35 pm

    you should also give out ‘I’m with Stupid’ t-shirts

  40. 40.
    Posted by Bod on 09/10/09 at 2:37 pm

    What about “I’m with stupid Joe Wilson” t-shirts. Attempts to “socialize” health care? I guess we all need to turn in our medicare cards too.

  41. 41.
    Posted by Dumb Ruben on 09/10/09 at 2:37 pm

    Figures – the one person supporting Joe Wilson so far in the comments doesn’t know how to spell “liar”. Way to represent, Ruben!

  42. 42.
    Posted by RICK on 09/10/09 at 2:42 pm

    WOW, Some people really have no shame!

  43. 43.
    Posted by ladym on 09/10/09 at 2:43 pm

    How is that joe wilson is applauded for speaking out on obama who is trying to get things accomplished,when gov sanford is still in office? Mr wilson maybe you shouldve started speaking up earlier and your state wouldn’t be in such sambles.

  44. 44.
    Posted by Mrs. Fact on 09/10/09 at 2:51 pm

    The House bill (the only bill to be formally introduced in its entirety) specifically says that no federal money would be spent on giving illegal immigrants health coverage:

    H.R. 3200: Sec 246 — NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS

    Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States.

    Also, under current law, those in the country illegally don’t qualify for federal health programs.

  45. 45.
    Posted by Michael Heath on 09/10/09 at 2:54 pm

    To pile on to the post @ 35 noting language in the House Bill precluding benefits to illegal aliens, the Senate HELP bill also provides corresponding language:

    (h) NO FEDERAL FUNDING. — Nothing in this Act shall allow Federal payments for individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States.

    Essentially, if you wore this T-shirt, you’d be proclaiming “I’m a liar!”.

  46. 46.

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  47. 47.
    Posted by Jeff on 09/10/09 at 2:56 pm

    Okaaaaay, let me see if I got this right -

    A guy heckles the president in a joint session – something no one I know ever remembers happening before.

    His facts are obviously wrong as confirmed by factcheck.org, politifact, and even other republicans like John McCain.

    Nearly everyone with a functioning cerebrum denounces the guy for not respecting the president nor the Congress.

    And so you guys make a shirt saying the guy is “America’s congressman”?? HUH? Is this a joke? And what dimwits would wear such a shirt?? You would think this would be even below Palin supporters or Beck’s zombies….but you never know I guess…..

  48. 48.

    Great comments! Ienjoyed my visit here (linked from Huffpo.)
    I am actually feeling sorry for the people of South Carolina. It is a beautiful state with a lot to offer our country. Also, I agree with the comment Posted by TS on 09/10/09 at 2:28 pm : “More like, ‘The Confederacy’s Congressman.” The Republican Party should rename itself the “Confederate Party.” They are certainly not the “Party of Lincoln.” If South Carolina dumps it’s nutcases it could actually become a vacation spot (or at least a place of interest for other Americans, which would result in a healthy culture exchange and economic boon for S.C.

  49. 49.
    Posted by Jonathan on 09/10/09 at 3:01 pm

    Other than interrupting the president of the United States, embarrassing himself, and being dead wrong, has this guy ever done anything that you’d want to be associated with.

    Checking bio….no. He’s a 5-term Congressman and still hasn’t got a single bill passed!

  50. 50.
    Posted by Ismael on 09/10/09 at 3:02 pm

    The ignorance of the people on this page is dumbfounding. What happened to the Intellectual Conservatives of yesteryear? Instead of debating actual facts your party has become a rag tag gathering of ignorant, increasingly racist impoverished white people. Your party, or whats left of it has become a gathering of ideas not fueled by knowledge or even facts for that matter, but by religious ideologies and misplaced emotions born out of personal frustrations. Its sad that a party once known and respected for it ability to think its way out of problems, a party that once boasted figures like William F. Buckley are now known for clowns like Glenn Beck and former governor Palin. Reagan himself would be disappointed into what you people have done to his party.

  51. 51.
    Posted by Lisa K. on 09/10/09 at 3:02 pm

    ROFLMAO!!!!

    Joe Wilson has arguably done more to advance the president’s agenda than any single person up until now. Wear your stupid shirts. Masturbate to them if you want. But the moment the thug screamed out in the chamber is the moment your worst fears just got realized.

  52. 52.
    Posted by shuler on 09/10/09 at 3:03 pm

    It sounded more like a body that was doing the peoples wor. I like to try and catch snippets of the british parliment and I am glad to see that the british system turns carts over and has a lively discussion and debate…

  53. 53.
    Posted by Diane on 09/10/09 at 3:03 pm

    Joe WIlson should be recalled by his constituents.
    He behaved in a boorish manner, most children know better then to yell when another person is speaking.
    The more shrill and disruptive republicans become, the more they look like fools. The do not impress as people who should be in charge of government.
    Barack Obama was elected President of the US. He made it clear he would be introducing Health Care reform and the majority of people want health care reform, especially a public option.
    The republicans offer nothing but lies, innuendo and more lies. They are not part of the solution, they are the problem

  54. 54.
    Posted by trevor boyer on 09/10/09 at 3:07 pm

    Can i have a free t-shirt? I need a new toilet bowl rag

  55. 55.
    Posted by Adam Piper on 09/10/09 at 3:07 pm

    I’m proud to stand with Joe Wilson: America’s Congressman.

  56. 56.
    Posted by Akonitum on 09/10/09 at 3:08 pm

    Joe The Plumber
    Joe Wilson
    Joe Republican
    Sara Palin
    ____________
    Stupid and immoral.

  57. 57.
    Posted by Alleen on 09/10/09 at 3:09 pm

    But what about “I’M WITH VOTING OUT JOE WILSON” ?

    “In September 2002, during a debate on the possibility of going to war in Iraq, Wilson called Congressman Bob Filner “viscerally anti-American” and claimed that he had a “hatred of America” after Filner suggested the United States supplied chemical and biological weapons to Saddam Hussein. Wilson said later that he didn’t intend to insult Filner.”

    Then there’s the time he heaped verbal abuse on the daughter of Strom Thurmond — her mother was Thurmond’s black maid and she’d been kept a secret for her whole life. What a great guy.

    I feel sorry for the folks in Wilson’s S.C. district. Well, the ones that voted for the other guy at least.

  58. 58.
    Posted by coyote on 09/10/09 at 3:10 pm

    Wow, why would anyone want to associate themselves with that rude, unprofessional and emotional congressman? I’d expect that a recall campaign would be started rather than celebrating his emotional outburst.

  59. 59.
    Posted by rnp on 09/10/09 at 3:11 pm

    I agree with the above poster – keep it up! Marginalize the extreme right wing of the Republican party right out of the 2010 election!

  60. 60.
    Posted by jharris on 09/10/09 at 3:12 pm

    What a cool way to announce to the world that you too are rude and misinformed! Awesome!

  61. 61.
    Posted by mrgoodbar on 09/10/09 at 3:12 pm

    Needs more Hitler mustaches.

  62. 62.
    Posted by Dandy Randy on 09/10/09 at 3:14 pm

    Well, this is only the second stupidest thing I’ve seen all day.

  63. 63.

    Dear Lisa K.

    Not yet. Their worst fears get realized in Washington on Saturday. Maybe Wilson can get a date with Sarah Palin unless Mark Sanford gets to her first.

  64. 64.

    Bonus points for printing “I’m with Mark Sanford on the Appalachian Trail” T-Shirts.

    Extra Credit printing, “Palin/Cheney 2012: They Mayans Were on to Something.”

  65. 65.
    Posted by Paul on 09/10/09 at 3:18 pm

    Joe Wilson from South Carolina, is just another good old boy where in the morning these married men preach to you that there should be prayer in our schools and in the evening they are on their cell phones setting up a date with their other women on the side, hypocrisy has been bred in. I am not surprised that he felt compel to yell like he was at some Friday night game. He is a hater not a debater like most of his side of the isle.

  66. 66.
    Posted by Palmetto Politics on 09/10/09 at 3:18 pm

    I’ll take Rob Miller shirt instead. Get it together SC!

  67. 67.
    Posted by Bordo on 09/10/09 at 3:21 pm

    Lisa K. is right. Joe Wilson is gold for us. Keep him front and center and yakking his fool head off.

    I really admire the lineup of intellectual giants the GOP rallies around. Sarah Palin. Joe the Plumber. Glenn Beck. Now, Joe Wilson. Add them all up and you still get a halfwit.

    Many conservative principles are honorable and worth supporting, but the Republican Party is quickly becoming the party of anti-intellecualism. Why do so many conservatives rally around people who are so clearly stupid and/or uninformed?

  68. 68.
    Posted by czarkhasm on 09/10/09 at 3:25 pm

    What about “I’m with stupid Joe Wilson” t-shirts.

    That would be redundant.

  69. 69.
    Posted by Democrat Soldier on 09/10/09 at 3:26 pm

    I can’t wait until Rep. Wilson becomes Mr. Wilson!

    Funny that he couldn’t escape from the session fast enough afterwards!

    If this has happened to Pres. Bush when he was telling his scores & scores of lies, how quickly would the right-whiners cry and moan about how disrespectful such behavior was to the office of Presidency?

  70. 70.
    Posted by John on 09/10/09 at 3:33 pm

    Are there any adults left in this party?

  71. 71.

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  72. 72.
    Posted by jessie fine on 09/10/09 at 3:38 pm

    How’s come South Carolina gets two village idiots? Where’s the fairness in that?

  73. 73.

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  74. 74.
    Posted by Sandor on 09/10/09 at 3:40 pm

    Go to actblue.org and donate to Wilson’s challenger: Rob Miller.

  75. 75.
    Posted by Bakum on 09/10/09 at 3:41 pm

    Wearing this is like putting on a sign that says “RETARD.”

  76. 76.
    Posted by Jools on 09/10/09 at 3:43 pm

    Wear em! Joe Wilson’s ineptitude, stupidity, and anti-healthcare-for-all politics need to be kept in the spotlight.

    Give to ROB MILLER and boot out Joe.

  77. 77.
    Posted by hinam11 on 09/10/09 at 3:52 pm

    i hope you will send t shirt to israel

  78. 78.
    Posted by Sam on 09/10/09 at 3:56 pm

    I’m with Joe Wilson! Because politics is about shouting, interrupting, and being disrespectful. It’s about making a disgusting spectacle of yourself, instead of bringing your opinions and insights to the table in a useful way during a reasoned discussion.

  79. 79.
    Posted by Ron C on 09/10/09 at 3:57 pm

    Garbage. Total, total garbage. Lack of respect passes for debate in SC? Not in my house. Joe Wilson, you are a poor representation of South Carolina, and that’s saying something, given DeMint, Sanford, Graham, and the other loonies we have rolling around in our leadership ranks.

  80. 80.

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  81. 81.
    Posted by LittleMac on 09/10/09 at 3:59 pm

    Yippee! This will proudly promote the new childish tantrum-throwing Republican Party!

  82. 82.
    Posted by Eric P. on 09/10/09 at 3:59 pm

    Let me explain WHY I do not feel the ‘POTUS’ telling the WHOLE TRUTH:

    1) HR3200 DOES NOT have any EXPLICIT provision for PREVENTING ILLEGAL ALIENS from getting care under
    that bill.
    2) Also this bill does not EXPLICITLY prevent its
    benefits from being used to provide ABORTIONS!!!
    Show me a bill that has the above two provisions and
    I MIGHT start to BELIEVE SOME of what the
    PRESENT POTUS says!!!

  83. 83.
    Posted by amabo08 on 09/10/09 at 3:59 pm

    In response to Ted #30 Question: If someone lies in shouting, “You lie!” to someone who is telling the truth, what exactly would you call that? Pinocchioitis – all of the wing nuts suffer from this contagious disease – I just wonder what they all do with their noses when they are meeting in secret !

    President Obama accepted Wilson’s apology – which gives the world a small view of his strength of character.
    I just tried to access Wilson’s house web site – to give him a piece of my mind but heavier than expected traffic caused the site to go down -

  84. 84.
    Posted by Frank Lee on 09/10/09 at 4:02 pm

    There needs to be a t-shirt for the followers of the Liar:

    Obama is my Mamma!

  85. 85.
    Posted by tex on 09/10/09 at 4:04 pm

    So glad to see a new T-shirt………so sick of Obama Change and Hope shirts……….

  86. 86.
    Posted by Davy on 09/10/09 at 4:05 pm

    Bizarre. He’s wrong on the facts as well as violating centuries of protocol. Wingnuts don’t seem to care about reality, just whether they can bully those they disagree with. There are plenty of things to criticize Obama about but coverage of illegals in the health care bill is not one of them – it just ain’t there.

  87. 87.
    Posted by China Nolan on 09/10/09 at 4:08 pm

    I thought that this was a parody T-shirt along the lines of the T-shirt that says: “I with stupid—>

  88. 88.
    Posted by Jeb on 09/10/09 at 4:08 pm

    Crackers!

  89. 89.
    Posted by Kurt on 09/10/09 at 4:09 pm

    I’m with Joe Wilson. I am for making a humble apology when I do something terribly wrong.

    And the President, by accepting the apology as the decent and honorable man that he is, has shown himself to be most Christ-like.

  90. 90.
    Posted by Rachel on 09/10/09 at 4:12 pm

    Goodbye Republican party. I used to be a Republican, but I have been so embarrassed by the party that I have been forced to leave. All the educated Republicans are jumping ship — I am now an Independent. I’m sorry but claims that “Obama is like Hitler,” disrespectful outbursts, crying mothers over Obama’s speech to school children, pastors praying for Obama’s death … the party has become the party of extremists and nuts. Keep supporting immature behavior … the credibility of the party is gone. Farewell.

  91. 91.
    Posted by Trvais A Brooks on 09/10/09 at 4:12 pm

    I hope you choke on your hipocracy.

  92. 92.

    I would be honored to wear a shirt like that. Joe said what many of us are feeling. It might have not been the coolest thing to do on his part, but he’s a hero because he spoke up for us. Obama is killing the spirit of the USA, and he has to be stopped. Conservatives and moderate democrats have to speak up and let Obama know that we’re not happy with the way he is running the country. Thank you Joe.

  93. 93.
    Posted by Frank Lee on 09/10/09 at 4:16 pm

    ObamaCare supporters are ignorant. The Bill allows for setting up a “Health Insurance Exchange” and does not restrict noncitizens, whether here legally or illegally, from participating in the Exchange. The bill contains no verfication mechanism to make sure illegals do not get benefits.

    SO WHO CARES if the bill states: “Nothing in this Act shall allow Federal payments for individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States”

    IF THERE’S NO provision on how to verify if a person is a legally present in the US!

    Joe Wilson is not a liar. Obama is the LIAR.

  94. 94.
    Posted by Adalaide Brookings on 09/10/09 at 4:17 pm

    I would like to insert the word, ‘NOT’!

  95. 95.
    Posted by Addison on 09/10/09 at 4:20 pm

    Why does a guy named Addison Graves Wilson go by “Joe”?

    Is he lying about his name?

  96. 96.
    Posted by Frank Lee on 09/10/09 at 4:23 pm

    To close the loophole above – that no mechanism will exist to verify if a person is legally in the US – a Republican Congressman introduced an Amendment to the Bill to do so.

    BUT the Democrats rejected the Amendment!

    Th Bill also states: Sec 242(a)(2)
    “[e]xcept as the Commissioner may otherwise provide, members of the same family who are affordable credit eligible individuals shall be treated as a single affordable credit individual eligible for the applicable credit for such a family under this subtitle.”

    So, if one member of a family is legally eligible, every family member, illegal or not, will be considered eligible.

    If there’s confusion as to who’s eligible, the that decision is determined by the Commissioner – appointed by the Governemnt!

    Loopholes in the bill DO ALLOW Illegals to obtain free ObamaCare.

    Obama is a Liar!

  97. 97.
    Posted by Hank on 09/10/09 at 4:25 pm

    idiocacy abounds.

  98. 98.

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  99. 99.
    Posted by vin on 09/10/09 at 4:28 pm

    Jeez i thought it was free to express yourself how many times have tou yelled at the TV, give it a rest in a few years when your tax rate doubles and your waiting in line for a check up – we’ll call him a hero send me a shirt!

  100. 100.
    Posted by DP on 09/10/09 at 4:30 pm

    HR3200 does not require anyone to prove citizenship while signing up for any kind of government healthcare, thus allowing illegals to receive services. This president does not have credibility with thinking Americans, so we don’t trust him in the least bit. He made too many promises that he does not keep one of which is bipartisanship. By the way do any of you rocket scientists remember how the hypocritical left booed Bush in the SOU 2005? Yes, but you don’t have the intellectual honesty to bring that up do you! How about Harry Reid calling Bush a liar. Don’t see any one of you partisan hacks mentioning that. The president did not make a case on paying for his “health care reform”. His numbers do not make sense just ask the CBO. Additionally, he acted more partisan than ever in his speech cocky and generally rude. Joe Wilson’s outburst was generally pathetic, but the president was barely above that fray.

  101. 101.
    Posted by Valeria on 09/10/09 at 4:31 pm

    deconstructing Obama’s statement, he probably doesn’t intend to provide medical insurance to illegals, but since an amnesty for illegals is on his agenda, then they *won’t* be illegals when they get medical coverage – so technically, it wasn’t a lie. Just like Bill C didn’t have sex with that woman.

  102. 102.
    Posted by Steven D. on 09/10/09 at 4:32 pm

    Ok, Yes, HR3200 does say that Illegal aliens will not be covered but it’s the usual underhanded liberal political crap. They left out the safeguards to make sure they can’t apply. If you can read then see this http://tinyurl.com/ml378a
    The President knew this and mislead the country anyway.
    I’ll wear the T-Shirt. It’s not nice to lie to the American Public. Go Joe!

  103. 103.
    Posted by California Yankee on 09/10/09 at 4:38 pm

    Hey, at least the t-shirt is white. WIll match the hoods perfectly. Also the preferred skin color of Wilson and his lemmings . . .

  104. 104.
    Posted by Jay Davis on 09/10/09 at 4:40 pm

    you stupid fools…

  105. 105.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 4:42 pm

    South Carolina, America’s lower intestine.
    Stay classy!

  106. 106.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 4:44 pm

    I think the Wilson family should make a token apology and free at least 5 of their slaves.

  107. 107.
    Posted by Freda on 09/10/09 at 4:44 pm

    I bet the individuals who would wear the T-Shirt claim to be God fearing people with family values huh. My question to you is would God react to President Obama the way you are. I understand disagreeing with the President but what I am sensing is simply hatred

  108. 108.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 4:46 pm

    @Post 77 – No problem Hymen. I’m putting it in the mail for you. Ignore the brown streaks on it.

  109. 109.

    [...] only to drive more independent, moderate, and civilized people away from the conservative camp.  The Palmetto Scoop, a conservative publication in South Carolina, is even going so far as to print up “I’m [...]

  110. 110.
    Posted by evil monger on 09/10/09 at 4:51 pm

    And notice how much union support this gets. If you let lying Barack Obama convince you that this is a good idea, we will have a government run healthcare system run by SEIU, AFSCME, and other unions for the benefit of the unions and the Democratic Party. It will be like how the Democrats allow schools to be run by the NEA and other teachers unions. Look at California and New York. They pay hundreds of millions a year to teachers who don’t even teach but they cannot fire them thanks to the teachers’ unions.

    The state of California is bankrupt and Barack Obama wants to make the US economy more like California’s. This will destroy our economy. Ten percent unemployment will become the baseline and we will be back to the welfare system that Bill Clinton famously “ended”. That was the Community Organizer’s plan all along.

  111. 111.
    Posted by Mary on 09/10/09 at 4:51 pm

    Wouldn’t accept it even if it is free. I’m in pain here, and you are giving away tee shirts. If you give away the medicines i can’t afford which bill at $14,000.00 a month, contact me.

  112. 112.
    Posted by Iceman28211 on 09/10/09 at 4:52 pm

    “H.R. 3200: Sec 246 — NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS

    Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States.”

    However, the Bill does not contain any provisions that will allow health care providers to check the illegal status of patients. In fact, Democrats voted twice against amendments that would require proof of citizenship.

    What is the truth? Is this just another political trick of telling the American people one thing when they know the truth is something different.

    We won’t cover illegals! Wink, wink!!!!!!!!!

  113. 113.
    Posted by Huhhh??? on 09/10/09 at 4:52 pm

    What Joe, Mark and all their little – and I do mean little – friends have in common is no shame.

  114. 114.

    Don’t get too close if you’re wearing one of these t-shirts, because I’m liable to puke all over it.

  115. 115.

    [...] now there’s a t-shirt to commemmorate the occasion! “I’m with Joe Wilson” declares the shirt, calling him “America’s Congressman.” Good thing it’s a [...]

  116. 116.

    only wish I could get this before Saturday!

  117. 117.
    Posted by Sizzle on 09/10/09 at 4:57 pm

    The stupid. It burns.

  118. 118.
    Posted by Amy H on 09/10/09 at 4:58 pm

    Joe Wilson shamed South Carolina and you do, too.

  119. 119.
    Posted by southernmapart on 09/10/09 at 5:00 pm

    I want to be in the audience the next time Joe Wilson has the floor to speak.

    Ha!

    I’ve got two words for him. “Go home!”

  120. 120.
    Posted by JT on 09/10/09 at 5:01 pm

    HR3200 does not require identification or proof of legal residence when applying for benefits. Gee, don’t you think 1 or 2 illegals might pick up on that? As it stands now they get free healthcare everytime they show up in an ER. It’s just that the hospitals absorb that cost. IF HR3200 gets passed, it will be all of us that actually pay taxes.

    And by the way, the House Dems voted against the 2 amendments in Committee that would require proof of legal residence and both were proposed by Republicans.

  121. 121.
    Posted by Jackdaddy on 09/10/09 at 5:01 pm

    A puzzlement:

    After the speech, I re-read HR3200 and didn’t find anything that indicated illegals would be provided with health insurance.

    Has Joe Wilson even read the bill himself?

  122. 122.
    Posted by Yankee Lib Lubber on 09/10/09 at 5:01 pm

    My democrat comrades should at least be intellectually honest. We may not have liked where and how Rep. Wilson spoke his mind, but he spoke the truth. We worked hard last year to elect Obama and no new health care plan will be passed that doesn’t include free healthcare for all latinos. If not, SEIU will bring the entire bill to a halt.

    For Addison (post #95), you might be aware of two of our sides favorites: John Fitzgerald Kennedy (went by Jack) and Edward Moore Kennedy (went by Ted or Teddy).

  123. 123.
    Posted by Sandra McLaughlin on 09/10/09 at 5:01 pm

    OBAMA owns FACTCHECK!!!! figuratively speaking and also literally has a stake in it! I USED to use it when I TAUGHT GOVERNMENT in college, but no longer! Obama’s speech had MANY inaccuracies.

  124. 124.
    Posted by Jim on 09/10/09 at 5:03 pm

    Embarrassing. And there are like 3% of the Joe Wilson ignoramus clan here whom still don’t “understand” – but after listening to Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh, the propagandists for the GOP, 24/7 – I would expect the far right not to get it. Joe Wilson is an embarrassment. I suppose the shirts will come in handy for the unemployed of S.C. or the homeless that GW Bush created. Thank Joe for your T-Shirts. He’s not an American Hero – He’s an American Moron – and the GOP is rolling him out there for all to see – he represents their right-wing extreme fringe nuts – not America at all. The mainstream is just that dolts – “The mainstream” – most of America – the GOP is officially a cult.

  125. 125.
    Posted by chromal on 09/10/09 at 5:04 pm

    A more accurate title for the shirt would be “I’m an ignorant lying f–k.”

  126. 126.
    Posted by DK on 09/10/09 at 5:06 pm

    I’ll take one of those if you’ll make one say “ACORN & OBAMA, two peas in a pod.

  127. 127.
    Posted by TruthIs on 09/10/09 at 5:07 pm

    I want to thank Joe Wilson for speaking out last nigh!!! Had he not done so, I never would have found Rob Miller’s website and donated to his campaign. So, thanks a million Joe! Or a about half million which is what your outburst has raised so far. Keep em coming. The more you speak, the more I donate!

  128. 128.
    Posted by Jeff on 09/10/09 at 5:11 pm

    Frank Lee (4:23), the section you quote does NOT say that an illegal relative of a legal immigrant gets any government subsidy. The section you quote quite clearly states that members (plural) of the same family who are “affordable credit eligible individuals” (which the bill expressly states do NOT include illegal aliens) shall be treated as a SINGLE credit. In other words, you get one credit for a family of eligible individuals covered by a family plan, not a bunch of individual credits. This provision just prevents double-dipping and has NOTHING to do with illegal aliens.

  129. 129.
    Posted by Ralph Stenton on 09/10/09 at 5:12 pm

    I didn’t agree when people did not show respect for the Office of the President of United State when George Bush was in office, I certainly don’t now.

    The GOPs continued strategy to defame and dehumanize those who do not fall in lock step is sickening. Unless something changes I will not be voting Republican again.

  130. 130.
    Posted by Kurt Meisenbach on 09/10/09 at 5:15 pm

    How about some manners lesson? He gets government healthcare. Why shouldnt everyone?

  131. 131.
    Posted by d t on 09/10/09 at 5:15 pm

    LOL all the liberal talk about how rude the outburst was…..lets not forget how the dems booed Pres Bush in 2005 when he was talking. But I guess thats a different level of maturity

  132. 132.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 5:18 pm

    HEY GANG! How about some mega props for Palmetto Scoop for underwriting this GREAT offer!!

  133. 133.
    Posted by Mickey on 09/10/09 at 5:20 pm

    I’m curious…did any of you republican idiots read the H.R. 3200 bill? Do any of you GOP know of factcheck.org? If not, read them both. Then comment. Maybe by that time, you won’t sound like delusional fools. And btw, great job by Joe Wilson…REALLY showed his maturity level didn’t he.

  134. 134.
    Posted by Jeff on 09/10/09 at 5:21 pm

    Frank Lee (4:16), you are confused about the Health Insurance Exchange concept. The Exchange is where individuals will go to buy insurance. It will pool all applicants so that individuals and small businesses can hopefully get close to the same premium quotes that large corporations and governments presently can get. To participate in the Exchange, you’ve got to PURCHASE a policy.

    So why do you want to exclude illegal immigrants from the Exchange? If they aren’t insured, their care will be “free” at the emergency room and then you and I pay for it. I’d rather they be sent home (yes, I am against illegal immigration), but if they are here I certainly want to force them to pay for their own insurance.

    Now, if the bill allowed illegals to participate in the SUBSIDY (the “affordable credit eligible”) you’d be right to scream bloody murder. But it doesn’t. In fact, illegals are expressly excluded from participating in any subsidy.

    Finally, I’m not going to call you stupid. The bill is complex and deserves careful study. I sincerely appreciate and support your patriotic examination of pending legislation and I wish more people did the same.

  135. 135.
    Posted by Joe on 09/10/09 at 5:23 pm

    Narrow mined disrespectful American idiots. Move to Russia.

  136. 136.
    Posted by John on 09/10/09 at 5:25 pm

    I’d totally wear this shirt – I hate illegal immigrants who lie and make health care out to be a pansy liberal agenda. Sarah Palin knows what I mean when I mean she shoots moose and all these out of touch academics read a book. America loves Joe Welson, tell Osamabama to get out of our country! Go back to Hawaii where you came from !!

  137. 137.
    Posted by Iceman28211 on 09/10/09 at 5:29 pm

    to Jeff @ 5:21. By allowing illegals to purchase insurance you are making it easier and more attractive for them to stay/come here. We should be making it as uncomfortable as possible for them so that they would go back where they came from or apply for citizenship, and all of its benefits, the right way. I am in favor of any one who wants a better life for themselves and their family but not at the expense of me and mine.

  138. 138.
    Posted by dah on 09/10/09 at 5:31 pm

    thanks you joe for sticking up for the average american since the corrupt news agencies like abc,nbc,cbs and cnn won’t!

  139. 139.
    Posted by eric on 09/10/09 at 5:33 pm

    why would george s waste his time even writing about this? My best guess, this Joe Wilson character loses his next election. How can Rob Miller not crush this lunatic now?

  140. 140.
    Posted by jason on 09/10/09 at 5:33 pm

    It’s a shame that there’s no cure for stupid. You folks could really use it.

  141. 141.

    [...] [via Palmetto Scoop] [...]

  142. 142.
    Posted by andy on 09/10/09 at 5:35 pm

    The tee shirt should read “I’m an ignorant patsie for the insurance industry” – that’s all wilson is.

  143. 143.
    Posted by Michael on 09/10/09 at 5:37 pm

    However, the Bill does not contain any provisions that will allow health care providers to check the illegal status of patients.

    Do you have any evidence that they are prohibited from checking?

    In fact, Democrats voted twice against amendments that would require proof of citizenship.

    Good! Why should we be forced to carry papers? I remember whene we used to mock countries that did that. I’m starting to think that if it were up to Republicans, we’d soon need internal passports to travel within our own country.

  144. 144.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 5:37 pm

    @trevor boyer – you have officially cracked me up multiple times on this thread.

  145. 145.
    Posted by Santiago on 09/10/09 at 5:40 pm

    #1 Please learn how to spell “liar” before you go throwing that huge word around. Jesus.

  146. 146.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 5:41 pm

    I have never laughed as hard for a solid hour as I have reading this thread.

  147. 147.
    Posted by Lather on 09/10/09 at 5:45 pm

    Fool!! FOOLS!! Wow. I am so Glad the TeaBaggers have a classy hero!! FOOLS!! The Guy is a Joke.. The TeaBaggers are a Joke..
    The Right just Keep on wasting Time!!
    FOX is for the uneducated, Becks the Same.. You have Lost if you have these as your leaders..

    PALIN 2012-2013.5 !! LOL

  148. 148.
    Posted by JeffHofCalif. on 09/10/09 at 5:48 pm

    Joe Wilson might have been out of line, but hi assessment of Obama is 100% correct. Hospitals in America cannot deny illegals or anyone else care, that is the law. Obama says his HCR bill won’t provide health care to illegals, but how will anyone know because it is illegal to ask if they are or ae not illegal. Bottom line, OBAMA LIED! His overall process is to ruin America. Just look at his past associates and present “CZARS”. They are all haters of America and treasonous pigs.

  149. 149.
    Posted by Jeff on 09/10/09 at 5:48 pm

    Iceman, why do you think that the ability to buy insurance at market rates (presently about $11k a year for a family of four) is a “benefit” that will cause illegals to move to this country? For illegal immigrants from Canada, Europe or Asia, all of them have universal care paid for by taxes if they stay home. As for illegal immigrants from Mexico, here is a good article on the “excellent and affordable” health care available to them in Mexico:

    http://www.internationalliving.com/Countries/Mexico/Health-Care

    I’m sorry, but the reality is that immigrants come here to arbitrage wage differences, not to get free medical care. Yes, once they are here and need emergency care, they get it because our hospitals are required to provide it. And that is exactly why they should be required to buy insurance from the Exchange without subsidy, just as the present health care bill requires.

    Now, if you want to talk about immigration reform, such as requiring all employers to participate in mandatory documentation checks of employees, I’m all for it.

  150. 150.
    Posted by Sunrogue on 09/10/09 at 5:51 pm

    It’s about time people stop treating our elected officials as gods. So what if a Congressman stood up and called the President a liar. It’s exactly what I did (at home) when I heard the President say that no illegal aliens would receive government provided Health Care. Sure….and there are no illegal aliens receiving free Health Care in this country right this minute. Of course he lied! The government literally knows about thousands of areas in Medicare and Medicaid where there is waste, abuse and fraud totaling in the billions of dollars. What have they done to fix it? Nothing. They tell you this to your face….THEN they ask you to trust them with running a system that is 1000 times larger. Are you joking?

    Every once in a while I like it when someone stands up and lets government officials know that they aren’t buying the BS that’s being sold. If you believe even half of anything the Government tells you, you’re truly a fool…..but there’s always a silver lining…..the President has this great Health Care bill he thinks you’ll like.

  151. 151.
    Posted by Glenn Beck on 09/10/09 at 5:55 pm

    Reverse the Darwin evolution of man transformation and you get the current state of Liberalism.

  152. 152.
    Posted by JeffHofCalif. on 09/10/09 at 5:56 pm

    Jackdaddy..who are you trying to fool? You re-read 1032 pages just to verify. Obama operates with smoke and mirrors. His intent is to “NOT” be specific. Obamas one goal is to break Americas back!

  153. 153.
    Posted by Jeff on 09/10/09 at 5:56 pm

    Here is another link for those who think Mexicans will want to come here just to participate in the proposed Health Care Insurance Exchange:

    http://www.internationalliving.com/Publications/Free-E-Letters/IL-Postcards/06-11-08-health

    It explains how the Mexican national health care system, similar to Canada’s, costs less than $1 a day. Yup, health care coverage can be had at the age of 60 for about $300 a year.

    Now, ’splain to me, Lucy, why Obama’s proposed health care reform will cause millions of Mexican’s to stream across the border so they can pay over $5,000 a year for an Exchange policy, when a better policy can be purchased for $300 if they stay home? The wage differential is simply not that great.

  154. 154.
    Posted by hallo on 09/10/09 at 5:58 pm

    My brains went on vacation and all I got was this stupid Joe Wilson t-shirt.

  155. 155.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 5:58 pm

    ********DISCLAIMER************

    The back of the T-shirt reads…

    “If found please return to nearest mental hospital”

  156. 156.
    Posted by Iceman28211 on 09/10/09 at 5:59 pm

    Could it be they come here because the care they receive is worth exactly what they pay for it? How many people are streaming to Mexico for the quality care they receive?

  157. 157.
    Posted by Joe wilson sucks on 09/10/09 at 6:00 pm

    Joe Wilson has to be one of the dumbest political people that i have ever seen, and to think South Carolina doesn’t have enough problems. Lets see Governor Sanford rejects the money from the White House, but wait the whole time i’m cheating on my wife. And now I dont wont to leave office. And now this a-hole call the president a liar, boy what is in the water in South Carolina. I think i will start a Water bottling company and call it Pure Stupid Water. Made from the purest dummies in South Carolina. LMAO

  158. 158.

    If you sold t-shirts for $100,000 a piece, Rep Wilson might have a chance of surviving the next election.

  159. 159.
    Posted by Bob on 09/10/09 at 6:01 pm

    I’ll take a free t-shirt, y’all! Make it a classic SC “wife-beater” type in XXXL!

  160. 160.
    Posted by Southern Oregon on 09/10/09 at 6:03 pm

    Oh, #19 – I’m sure Joe respects the ‘office’, alright. It’s the occupant of it he doesn’t respect. Nor do I, for that matter.

  161. 161.
    Posted by Thom on 09/10/09 at 6:03 pm

    I fail to see how anyone buying insurance for market prices will hurt America’s economy. If anything, you should be cheering on your free market principles, no? As long as no federal subsidies go to undocumented aliens (as the House bill specifically mandates), what’s the problem?

    But more to the point, what exactly is Joe Wilson’s reasoning for calling the president a liar? It’s one thing to call a politician out for lying. But where is the evidence of Obama’s sinister hidden motive?

  162. 162.
    Posted by Chris on 09/10/09 at 6:08 pm

    Seriously, no need to enter a contest for your (nearly) free t-shirt. Just go to your local thrift store and, for about $1, you can buy your own “I’m With Stupid” t-shirt and not have to sit around and wait for delivery.

  163. 163.
    Posted by tiff on 09/10/09 at 6:12 pm

    Although there were so many untruths in the speech, he should have held his tongue. However, if he had, maybe people would not know that illegal immigrants could get insurance because the Dems rejected amendments to have proof of citizenship. Hopefully the American people will write their Democrat congress and let them know that we don’t want to pay for healthcare for illegals.

  164. 164.
    Posted by jon on 09/10/09 at 6:12 pm

    I’m with Joe. I am glad somebody has decided to quit kissing the president’s but long enough to call him out on bull crap. The democrats seem to be too stupid to actually question what their messiah is saying or maybe as a conservative I’m just not smart enough to follow a man who speaks in circles that result in contradiction.

  165. 165.
    Posted by Another Joe on 09/10/09 at 6:21 pm

    God Bless Joe! He spoke the truth about the lying scumbag of a President that currently is bringing so much SHAME to the Office of the President of the United States. And in both 2010 and 2012 we will vote all these cronies out of office and then end the current lying presidents reign of hypocracy.

  166. 166.
    Posted by JJones on 09/10/09 at 6:23 pm

    Can you brilliant people not spell correctly? Read the first four posts, and am now laughing my butt off.

  167. 167.
    Posted by jp on 09/10/09 at 6:29 pm

    The Palmetto state hatches yet another idiot, clueless liar Joe Wilson

  168. 168.
    Posted by L Johnson on 09/10/09 at 6:31 pm

    YEA FOR JOE WILSON – I’D WEAR THE T-SHIRT PROUDLY – I GUESS THE ILLEGAL PRESIDENT CAN’T TAKE THE TRUTH.

  169. 169.
    Posted by Bill Meyer on 09/10/09 at 6:40 pm

    Only 50? You’ll need 100 times that to cover just the most stupid “conservatives”. But if that’s all you can afford, so be it!

  170. 170.
    Posted by tr0ll1000 on 09/10/09 at 6:40 pm

    He is my hero. He should of said “YOU ALL LIE.”

  171. 171.
    Posted by Obbop on 09/10/09 at 6:43 pm

    At least Wilson isn’t a boot-licking toady of the head politico figurehead of the elite class, corporate America and special-interest groups… which is all the Obame unit is.

    I noted all the suck-ups applauding near-endlessly before the speech. So akin to the brainwashed lackeys of Mao, Stalin and other tyrannic despots.

    I doubt that Washington, Jefferson and other politicos of the past would revel in the idol worship as that Obama lackey figurehead apparently does.

    But, what is to be expected in a country besieged by class warfare.

    Kudos to Wilson, who may have been the only true patriot in the bunch huddled before their master, who in turn is a mere lackey of his masters.

  172. 172.
    Posted by mikeG on 09/10/09 at 6:47 pm

    Where was the uproar when Democrats booed Bush during the 2005 State of the Union address? How about when Scary Harry Reid called Bush a liar and refused to apologize?

    There wasn’t any. Same old double standard, “we’re better than you and know how to run your life better than you do” National Socialist Democratic party claptrap.

  173. 173.
    Posted by Debbie on 09/10/09 at 6:48 pm

    I would be more than proud to wear that tee shirt. You expressed everything we believe. Do they really think that the we are that stupid.

  174. 174.

    i would definitley buy this shirt! We have a president who lies! All we need is a Congressman to say it out loud, and thank G-d for Joe Wilson who was brave enough to say it out loud in front of Obama!

  175. 175.
    Posted by Vern Ricker on 09/10/09 at 6:55 pm

    About time someone stood up to this would-be dictator/

  176. 176.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 6:55 pm

    You wear one of them MFing t-shirts if you want to. You are BOUND to get you life’s breath taken from you forever. Go head and find out. It’s been long overdue for ya’ll to meet Karma. And she’s a MFing bitch.

  177. 177.

    I give Joe Wilson a big pat on the back for revealing the truth! I really need to get one of those shirts! Go Joe!!!!!!!

  178. 178.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 7:04 pm

    136. John, you are an IGNORANT Mother…

  179. 179.
    Posted by Jayson on 09/10/09 at 7:05 pm

    Contribute to ROB MILLER’s campaign. Joe Wilson has no respect for the chamber of congress or the presidency. He need not be there.
    http://www.robmillerforcongress.com

  180. 180.
    Posted by Julia on 09/10/09 at 7:06 pm

    Respect for the office! How can you liberals say that with a straight face after bashing Bush for 8 long years? Let’s face it gang, they are all L-I-A-R-E-R-S. Both sides. If anyone is really dumb enough to believe that illegals won’t walk into any hospital and get free treatment with ObamaCare, much as they do today, what are you thinking?

  181. 181.
    Posted by Sugah on 09/10/09 at 7:14 pm

    there always has to be a moron that always out cries on presidents speech. Even if he has to appologize later because thats not what “supposedly” republicans stand for

  182. 182.
    Posted by New Yorker on 09/10/09 at 7:15 pm

    What do expect from a white, male South Carolina congressman? If he could have, he would have brought his whip with him. No black President is going to tell him what to do. Joe Wilson is an idiot!

  183. 183.
    Posted by Paul on 09/10/09 at 7:23 pm

    South Carolina has a long list of dignitaries that includes Lauren Caitlin Upton (Miss Teen USA 2007 pageant contestant), Governor (and avid Appalachian hiker), Mark Sanford and now Joe “the hater not a debater” Wilson or the “screamer not the dreamer” as others have dubbed him. I did enjoy him cut and running through his apology, which only goes to show that he stands for nothing. So long Joey, you too will be seeing the unemployment lines.

  184. 184.
    Posted by laughing on 09/10/09 at 7:25 pm

    L-I-A-R-E-R-S? How exactly is that pronounced? You guys are hilarious!

  185. 185.
    Posted by tr0ll1000 on 09/10/09 at 7:25 pm

    All this smalltime quarreling take you off the BIG picture. Healthcare is NOT a priority in this country. Iran is making nukes Israel will not tolerate that. Israel which is right to do will attack Iran. Most of you Amerikans will turn your back on her. We will not help that country in their time of need. Iran will shut down the heavily traveled oil tanker shipping lanes. http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0406-20.htm
    The dollar is being wrecked right now weaker and weaker by the day/week. You are looking at $9.00 gasoline. You people will go crazy. Your food fuel you value so much will be hard to obtain you will resort to stealing e.g. Katrina. The government will call for Martial Law gun confiscation. So go on worrying about healthcare h1n1 phobia. If you want to live stock up on Food, Ammo, Fuel… NOW…

  186. 186.
    Posted by Linda on 09/10/09 at 7:25 pm

    It’s amazing to me that there are still so many people who haven’t seen through the liar and criminal mentality of Obama. I’m with Joe Wilson. He did a great thing, It’s about time that someone calls that creep what he is out loud, in front of everyone. Keep it up Joe.

  187. 187.
    Posted by denis on 09/10/09 at 7:30 pm

    I’m with you Joe. Loud and Clear!!!!!

  188. 188.

    When did free speech become a crime? When the “Liberals” took over. Liberal. Hah! What a misnomer! More like Communist than Liberal. We need more people like Joe Wilson that will stand behind what they believe in and will say so openly rather than hiding behind their own fear. Illegal immigration will bankrupt our medical system if something isn’t done. Just because it is written down that illegals won’t get free health care doesn’t mean that it won’t happen. I am here to offer you LIBERAL (Communists really) the same deal OBEYME is offering- I have a big box. It has all the answers you will ever need in it. I can’t tell you what they are. I won’t tell you what they are. Just give me the power to tax you to death and I will pay for it. Then I will take all of this MAGIC (magic because it just appears whenever I ask for it) money and give you the box. You trust me don’t you. The only thing is you have to do it RIGHT NOW! Before the elections coming up when the DEM/LIBS will lose some of their power. ROCK ON JOE WILSON- I’ll vote for you again!

  189. 189.
    Posted by DON on 09/10/09 at 7:35 pm

    HEY I WANT A “I’M WITH JOE WILSON SHIRT! UNDER THAT PLEASE PRINT “THE ONLY MAN/WOMAN IN CONGRESS WIITH BALLS”. MORE SUGGESTIONS FOR T-SHIRTS AS FOLLOWS:
    “HOW DID A KENYAN BECOME PRESDIENT OF THE UNITED STATES?”, ” HOW DO YOU KNOW IF OBAMA IS LYING? HIS MOUTH IS MOVING!”, “UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, NOT JUST FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS WHO ACTUALLY PAY FOR IT ANYMORE”, “I HAD A DREAM BUT WHEN I WOKE UP THE LIBERALS WERE STILL THERE” ” “MMA/UFC NO TAPOUT/ I’M WITH JOE WILSON’.

    P.S. I DON’T REALLY BELIEVE THAT THERE AREN’T SOME WOMAN IN CONGRESS THAT DON’T HAVE BALLS.

  190. 190.
    Posted by DON on 09/10/09 at 7:37 pm

    SIZE LARGE PLEASE! I’LL USE IT IN THE DOJO FOR SOME MOJO!

  191. 191.
    Posted by tr0ll1000 on 09/10/09 at 7:39 pm

    We really need a State to succeed.

  192. 192.

    Hey Gerri! In Joe Wilson’s state we have Concealed Carry Permits for folks (Communists- How did Russia end up?) who don’t allow free speech. We cover what we are carrying with our GO JOE! t-shirts. Got to go now. The Clemson game is on. I’ll be wearing my GO JOE shirt this weekend!

  193. 193.
    Posted by Daylo on 09/10/09 at 7:44 pm

    Wow, I’m not from SC, but I am so proud of Joe Wilson and his actions last night. He is a real man. He allowed his passions to take control of his logic for a split second and I thank him for showing the American people whose side he is really on and it is evident that Joe is for truth.

    I have read about the bill and read parts of the bill. It is evident that the current administration is definitely going to allow illegal aliens to receive health care. He as much as said so during an interview, but he says so many different things at different times depending upon his mood that no one really knows what is real intentions are to the American people.

    I am proud that my ancestors came from the great state of SC. They were fighters too and I thank Joe Wilson from the bottom of my heart for wearing his passions on his sleeve! Say it’s so, Joe!

  194. 194.
    Posted by Principal Skinner on 09/10/09 at 7:48 pm

    Unbelievable that people are proud that their congressman hasn’t mastered the behavior skills we require of 7 year olds.

  195. 195.
    Posted by andy? on 09/10/09 at 7:50 pm

    Anybody should be respectful of the office of the President, whether Republican or Democratic. Both sides have condemned this man. You guys are just endorsing this kind of disrespect to any US president. You all should be ashamed of calling yourselves Americans. I don’t care if you believe in Obama or not, but you certainly can not be disrespectful towards him.
    As a side note…i think you guys should check your facts. Obama wasn’t lying: http://politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/sep/09/joe-wilson/joe-wilson-south-carolina-said-obama-lied-he-didnt/
    NON PARTISAN WEBSITE

  196. 196.
    Posted by dashdot on 09/10/09 at 7:51 pm

    So what’s wrong with free speech? I agree with him 100 percent.

  197. 197.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 7:52 pm

    177. Pamela C. go to bed. You should be sleepy and quite dizzy since Joe caused you to have such a revelation. When you get your shirt wear it proudly. You’re an idiot and you can’t stand your miserable existance. I bet your fat a$$ will only wear that t-shirt to bed. Go Joe!! You sound ignorant. You can go blow Joe.

  198. 198.
    Posted by andy? on 09/10/09 at 7:58 pm

    dashdot…absolute freedom is absolute anarchy, it doesn’t matter what side you’re on, respect the president’s office, and the house chamber.

  199. 199.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 8:02 pm

    HEYYYY Darren! :-0…and I have MFing telepathy and friends in high places you know NOTHING about. So, who do you think is going to win the GAME? Tonight’s game. Clemson? I already know who’s going to win that other game you shouldn’t play in.

  200. 200.
    Posted by Delbert McClinton on 09/10/09 at 8:02 pm

    Please make more than 50!!!!!!11 I needs rags for my shop.

  201. 201.
    Posted by giantslor on 09/10/09 at 8:08 pm

    I thought this was a joke shirt. It looks like you’re saying “I’m with Joe Wilson” instead of “I’m with stupid.” I might get one for that reason.

  202. 202.
    Posted by Barbara on 09/10/09 at 8:15 pm

    For all of you who are saying Joe Wilson is wrong, how about reading one of the headlines from this website??
    Fact Check: Obama’s Health Care Reform and Illegal Immigrants
    PUNCH: No immigration-related restrictions on participation in proposed health insurance exchanges

  203. 203.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 8:15 pm

    185. Troll1000, these people need to pay attention to what you have presented here. It’s important. Unfortunately, it will go so fast over some of these moron’s heads. They’re clueless.

  204. 204.
    Posted by Hal on 09/10/09 at 8:19 pm

    The Foothills of NC stand behind Joe Wilson. We need a shirt or two..and we’d give them away. What a way to spread the word.

  205. 205.
    Posted by giantslor on 09/10/09 at 8:21 pm

    To the morons still insisting that the House bill allows free health care for illegal immigrants: The law already states that they cannot get free health care. The bill doesn’t need yet another clause stating this. The Republicans just wanted to include this to make a political statement. Now, illegal immigrants can still buy into the public plan just like the rest of us, but don’t pretend this is giving them free health care. They’re paying for it.

  206. 206.
    Posted by NorthSoutherner on 09/10/09 at 8:22 pm

    What makes a person who speaks their mind stupid ? Have we lost our freedom of speech also? Maybe poorly timed but at least the man shows the outrage that what I think the MAJORITY of AMERICANS feel today, note I say AMERICANS…not Socialists!

  207. 207.

    i love my state but sometimes we do have a habit of putting our ignorance on display. Shame Wilson can’t be as committed to talking about Sanford’s dalliances than he is to making a total ass of himself before God and man.

  208. 208.
    Posted by Your Mother on 09/10/09 at 8:23 pm

    Republicans are rude, racist and unpatriotic.

  209. 209.
    Posted by karybme on 09/10/09 at 8:24 pm

    Ok, so I live in Florida and just donated $50 to a Congressman who doesn’t even represent me, but, I love his moxey!

  210. 210.
    Posted by giantslor on 09/10/09 at 8:25 pm

    185, loosen the straps on your tinfoil cap, it’s impeding the flow of blood to your brain.

  211. 211.
    Posted by Janet Jones on 09/10/09 at 8:30 pm

    GOD BLESS JOE WILSON! HE HAD THE COURAGE TO SAY WHAT
    MILLIONS OF OTHER AMERICAN HAVE BEEN WANTING TO SAY.

  212. 212.
    Posted by karybme on 09/10/09 at 8:32 pm

    Ok, so I live in Florida and just donated $50 to a Congressman who doesn’t even represent me, but, I love his moxey! T-shirt please?

  213. 213.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 8:37 pm

    Can someone tell me how Joe is RIGHT? His shameful outburst only displayed disrespect, anti-American at it’s best, ignorance, madness, and how it looks when one is out of control…Republikkkans truly have NO control and I know you’re mad. Literally mad. You are also the greatest cowards in the world. Cowards who are the most insane because your reasons for being fearful are PHONY. As they say, F.E.A.R. FALSE EXPECTATIONS APPEARING REAL. Again I ask you, what is right about Joe’s behavior and his fears.

  214. 214.

    Gerri!
    I bet Joe supports your right to free speech, even if it is full of profanity. Or do all Communists talk that way?
    Ted Nugent for President!

  215. 215.
    Posted by Sarah June on 09/10/09 at 8:42 pm

    Boy Howdy! I’m from Idaho, and folks from elsewhere usually think we’re a bunch of wide-stance white supremacists – but thanks to Joe Wilson the poor souls from South Carolina will look even sillier than us!!

  216. 216.

    Gerri!
    Joe’s behavior reflects the feelings of people who are tired of the constant under the table, back door, Hillary (with Bill “I DID NOT HAVE SEX WITH THAT WOMAN”. Talk about a lie! Man what a WHOPPER!) dealings of this administration that has poll numbers that are nose diving faster than most peoples stock portfolios!

  217. 217.
    Posted by Will Smith on 09/10/09 at 8:45 pm

    Thank you both, both you Joe, and you http://www.palmettoscoop.com for you both exemplify the total desperation of the far radical right’s attempts to spread lies. Read H.B. 3200 and show me where it says illegals will be covered by the health care legislation. It doesn’t, so it’s actually Wilson who is lying, not Obama, but don’t worry righties, I’ll go away and leave you pathetic corporate shills alone, for I know one thing above all others in relation to the current health care issue, you righties can’t handle the truth, good bye.

  218. 218.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 8:48 pm

    I’ll entertain you Native SC. I sometimes type it out in a language you disrespectful and ignorant MF’ers will understand. lol

  219. 219.

    Giantslor,
    The language says that but when the MAGIC money is passed around to provide the FREE healthcare, will the healthcare police be there to make sure that the people receiving it are indeed real born here not imported citizens? Hey look another Democr… Communist dream, another branch of Govt!!!!!! The Healthcare police!!!!! Whoooeee!!!!!!!!! Just think of the taxes we can raise for them!!!!! More taxes = More Magic Money!!!!!!!! It just appears!!!!! Didn’t we learn anything from the housing crash??? Keep inflating a balloon and it will explode eventually.

  220. 220.
    Posted by The Chief on 09/10/09 at 8:53 pm

    I wish I had Joe’s eMail address so I could congratulate him on a call that should have been on January 20

  221. 221.

    Gerri,
    I’m sure you are a lovely person. I won’t bash your right to free speech (I do understand plain English- Even laced with unnecessary profanity). I hope you won’t bash Joe’s. I’m going to check the Clemson score. I hope you have a good night.

  222. 222.

    TED NUGENT FOR PRESIDENT!

  223. 223.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 8:58 pm

    Look if you’re that concerned about Whoppers and back door dealings go discuss it at Burger King or somewhere but you don’t shout out like that when the President is speaking and you are a member of congress because you’re a cowardly, racist…MOTHER (you know the rest). Now, it’s 9:00pm and I’m going to watch these fools on CNN and Fox. Yes, I tune into Fox. It makes me laugh and it’s always good to know what kind of craft the enemy is creating next. Have compassion for others people. We are all connected.

  224. 224.
    Posted by E on 09/10/09 at 9:01 pm

    The majority of you people are seriously clueless. For those you you who are telling people to read, I will tell you to do the same. Yes Hr 3200 has a statement about citizenship. However what Joe was refering to was the Republican legislation to prove citizenship for insurance. The very same legislation the Dems voted down. Why would they do that? If the Dems and Obama are serious about this then why not out it into the bill.
    So before you start name calling why don’t yoou read the facts on both sides before you open your mouths.

  225. 225.
    Posted by Carol on 09/10/09 at 9:04 pm

    How soon Dems forget the way they treated President Bush, when he spoke to Congress just a couple years ago. Can’t you remember, Guys? Dems were MUCH ruder to Bush. Get off your sensitive side, Dems. No double standards, please. Go Wilson!! We need more like you.

  226. 226.

    Carol,
    According to our news tonight on the Ultra Liberal WIS it has now become a crime to speak out against anything to do with the OBEYME administration. Joe was slammed and when his supproters at the Sunset Restaurant spoke out in support the report was suddenly cut short. Imagine that. Free speech- The second amendment, remember it. Communists are working to do away with it.

  227. 227.
    Posted by Robert on 09/10/09 at 9:11 pm

    If Joe were to run for president in the near future i would definitely vote for him. And i’m sure he make a fine leader and help all those in need of health insurance without cutting medicare or for those like me and my wife in Calif Med-i-cal. Find another way to bring down the federal deficit without attacking the nations healthcare system we will definitely have a good leader for this country and i fore see that Joe may get re-lected twice as president in this country. Hey Joe!, how about sending me 2 shirts? One for me in xtra large and one for my wife in 2XX please?? thanks.

  228. 228.
    Posted by richard caudy on 09/10/09 at 9:12 pm

    All this republicans must have escaped from a state hospital because they all act like patients that have stopped taking there meds. Your all nuts.

  229. 229.
    Posted by paul o on 09/10/09 at 9:14 pm

    Google up the Iraq Constitution that the Bush administration drafted, and the Iraqi voters approved in the famous purple thumb ballot in 2005.

    Article 31 begins: “Every citizen has a right to health care.”

    The record seems to show that the Republicans in Congress would deny Americans the kind of government-supported health care that they have arranged for themselves, and for the citizens of Iraq.

  230. 230.

    Looks like there are an awful lot of cool-aid drinking lefties that can’t find a true fact to prove their point so they smear the honest people on this website. It is their futile attempt to distort the truth once again, like any good lefty with no thought process of their own would do. Their lack of knowledge on all subjects is evident. It is pitiful that they have nothing better to do to help the country than to show their ignorance on a conservative website. I think the crime with the t-shirts is that there is not 1-2 million t-shirts for sale at $10.00 each or more to buy airtime to confront the lefties with the truth. I would by a dozen.

  231. 231.
    Posted by M.E. on 09/10/09 at 9:16 pm

    Why are you letting illegal immigrants get in the way of health care reform? There are 45 million American without health insurance. That’s what we should be focusing on, not allowing illegal immigrants to force policy in this country. If you want illegal immigrants out of the country, then stop them from coming in. Why deny 45 million American a chance at health care?

  232. 232.
    Posted by Mick on 09/10/09 at 9:17 pm

    NO CLASS !!! Carol, Bush INVADED a country .that NEVER made a Threat, or fired a shot at us …………..WMD,s (Remember those )……??? 4,000 dead….and still NO -Bin-laden………..Cheney,and Rummy…………Damn…Wake-Up….or Not…………

  233. 233.
    Posted by Mick on 09/10/09 at 9:18 pm

    Joe ??? Who ?????

  234. 234.
    Posted by theGOPShitShow on 09/10/09 at 9:20 pm

    Haha, have fun riding this sinking ship all the way to the bottom you morons! There is no hope for a party that represents and accurately reflects the views of the stupidest 2% of this nation. BY THE WAY, Wilson is also giving a bad name to all Sons of the Confederacy by portraying his own racist, ignorant and downright uncivil demeanor under their banner. Shame on him, and the entire Republican party for bringing this country to its knees in such a vital period

  235. 235.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 9:21 pm

    @173, Yes, Debbie, we do.

  236. 236.

    Gerri, I think you may be one of the truely pitiful ones who actually has seen the truth(fox tv) and still prefer or are so ignorant that they really believe the lies, half truths, and omissions that obammy tells. I really do feel sorry for ignorant people in denial like you. You are blinded by you attempt to not be called a racist for calling a liar a liar where ever you find them.

  237. 237.
    Posted by Mick on 09/10/09 at 9:21 pm

    Remember the HEROS of 9-11 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The PEOPLE who Knocked these buildings down…….will hear from all of us soon………………….LIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  238. 238.
    Posted by Jackie on 09/10/09 at 9:23 pm

    Smart move for those who support the ignorance of Rep. Wilson because now everyone will know those wearing the I’m with Joe Wilson are just as stupid and ignorant as he is. I can see it now if the Health Care Bill is blocked. Those who lost their insurance because it was to high or turned down will blame Obama and while wearing proudly their Wilson shirt, they will demand Health Care. Not bad for the supporters who end up dying they can be buried in the I am with Joe Wilson and Wilson laughs all the way to the bank with the money the Insurance Company gives him to vote against the Bil.

  239. 239.

    Paul, do you really believe that obamy is offering the same plan as he and the congress have. I think you make all my points for me. Try listening to yourself sometime and think about it.

  240. 240.
    Posted by Jaws on 09/10/09 at 9:24 pm

    Make POT Legal……………..No more worries……….Don,t worry, Be HAPPY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  241. 241.
    Posted by Spunk Popper on 09/10/09 at 9:25 pm

    @220 psst! CHIEF! Send me $20 bucks and I will tell you his e-mail. k?

    I’m starting to feel guilty making fun of these troglodytes. Its sort of like making fun of mentally disabled children.

    Sorry guys. :-(

  242. 242.

    What the he_ _ is a Mick. Oh yea your the one I saw practicing your goose step!!!!!!

  243. 243.
    Posted by Henry Craft on 09/10/09 at 9:27 pm

    Let’s appoint Joe Wilson head of the first “Stupid Panel.”

    But hey, it won’t matter in SC. He could run as a Nazi and win.

  244. 244.
    Posted by Obamanation on 09/10/09 at 9:32 pm

    OMG you Obamabots wake up. Wipe the kool-aid off and realize this jerk is ruining this country…. Where is Lee Harvey when you need him….

  245. 245.
    Posted by Joe Wilson on 09/10/09 at 9:32 pm

    Yeah, I think I’d wear one of the t-shirts. Better yet to give one to my wife! Most of the time she IS with Joe Wilson!

  246. 246.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 9:35 pm

    Obama is a Micro Manager…Wanted to be a Banker Took over AIG, Wanted to Be a CEO took over GM, Government could not even run Cash For Clunkers. Wanted to be a Teacher, gave out a lesson plan for his Speach. Now he thinks he is a Doctor. This guys Plan is DOA!

  247. 247.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 9:40 pm

    I am with Joe…Only wish the entire Republican party would have walked out on him. With Obama is is about what the other hand is doing. We must defeat HR 45, and the Cap and trade bill.

  248. 248.
    Posted by Jaws on 09/10/09 at 9:40 pm

    Be HAPPY !!!!!!!!!!!!! POT 4 Prez !!!! Cheech & Chong !!!

  249. 249.
    Posted by Jaws on 09/10/09 at 9:42 pm

    Trade Pot !!!!! Free Pot Trade !!!

  250. 250.
    Posted by BMD on 09/10/09 at 9:44 pm

    Is Ray Thornton Billy Bob,s Bro ????????

  251. 251.
    Posted by tess stickle on 09/10/09 at 9:45 pm

    I’m a racist a**hole, and I feel that I’ve been under represented lately. Three cheers for Joe!

  252. 252.

    Sooooo happy that someone stood up and called Obama out for what he truly is. All you so called true Americans need to read the bill, maybe you may learn something? ACORN, is another headache for him, as is Health Care. We will welcome you with open arms to our side, the RIGHT side!!!!

  253. 253.
    Posted by Greg on 09/10/09 at 9:50 pm

    I hope the secret service sees the vicious threat that the idiot wrote above about President Obama and Lee Harvey Oswald. You need to be locked up, not the illegal aliens!

    Shame on you. Hopefully you children can see beyond your racist ways.

    Your use of OMG is disgusting as you are. God does not condone such threats on life.

  254. 254.
    Posted by B.B. Rebozo on 09/10/09 at 9:50 pm

    I don’t recognize Joe Wilson as my Congressman any longer. I demand to see his birth certificate.

  255. 255.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 9:50 pm

    The state of South Carolina has turned into one, big, sick joke. You see it in the state’s politicians. You see it in The State newspapers reporting, or more importantly, lack thereof. It was bad enough that the state of South Carolina continually ranked near the bottom of every category, to include unemployment and education, the level of poverty in the state, among other issues. It was bad enough that for decades, without fail, the electorate continually allowed the Republican Party to stay in power despite its inability to deal effectively with these issues. Now, like the Republican Party itself, the state of South Carolina has simply devolved into a national joke.

    It started with State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel’s arrest for buying and distributing cocaine at parties as “party favors”. The City of Charleston police department pushed the investigation off onto the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED, consequently, pushed the investigation off onto the FBI to deal with, and, deal with it they did. Thomas Ravenel was arrested and charged under federal drug statutes and sentencing guidelines. That was quite a boon for Mr. Ravenel since the federal mandatory sentencing was far more lenient than state drug statutes. But, the circus didn’t stop at that point. The State newspaper refused to investigate just who it was at these parties given by Thomas Ravenel who was doing cocaine as “party favors”. Was it other GOP politicians? Was it young college Republicans? The State didn’t ask, and, the citizens of the state of South Carolina never found out.

    When one of the state commission’s “lost” $50 million dollars of taxpayer money, The State never investigated where that money disappeared to, and, because of it, nobody has ever found out. It seemed that SLED was just as ineffectual in finding out. While members of the commission were “embarrassed”, nobody was ever charged with a crime. The money was never found. It was simply allowed to disappear down the rabbit hole and the state of South Carolina was the worse for it.

    When The State was given emails between Gov. Mark Sanford and his mistress in Argentina, The State sat on the story for six months, only “breaking” the story once Gov. Sanford disappeared for a week leaving nobody in charge of the state. Once the questions about the Governor’s whereabouts started, The State then decided to “break” the story. Once that cat was out of the bag, and after it was reported that The State had the emails in their possession, did The State publish the emails. To add insult to injury, it took the Associated Press investigating, not The State newspaper, for the citizens of South Carolina to learn that the Governor illegally used the state aircraft for personal trips. To this day, Governor Sanford refuses to resign, and, The State newspaper still refuses to call for his resignation.

    Then, when President Obama decided to address the school children, the GOP and its supporters called the action “indoctrination”. The State newspaper “reported” that “other districts” were doing it, and, let it end there. This was despite that Ronald Reagan address school children, George H.W. Bush addressed school children, and George W. Bush was reading My Pet Goat with school children the morning of 9/11. No, because there were “concerned parents”, ie, a bunch of ideological bat-shit insane parents that didn’t want their children to hear a Democrat President, school districts in South Carolina decided to let parents keep their children home and The State newspaper’s Editorial Board was silent once again.

    The latest joke is South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson who called President Obama a liar during his address to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Wilson’s rudeness was the least of his transgression, though, since the issue on which he called the President a liar was that the health care reform bill would allow coverage to extend to illegal aliens. In fact, the health care bill specifically states that no federal funds can be used for illegal aliens, making then, Rep. Joe Wilson not only a classless, rude individual, but, the one who is the liar. But, to read The State newspaper, Rep. Joe Wilson’s action is just another “he said/she said” situation as it was “reported” that the reaction to Rep. Joe Wilson’s action was “mixed”. The State’s Editorial Board is, once again, silent.

    It is because of the actions of the GOP these past eight years that the GOP has been relegated to being a regional political Party that is only good to play obstructionist. It is because of its lies that seniors have been terrorized, being told that Democrats wanted to “kill grandma” and health care reform would institute “death panels”. It is because of the GOP and its astroturfing organizations that Town Hall debates turned into screaming matches in which the people spouted these lies despite the facts. It is because of the lack of journalism done by The State that the citizens of South Carolina still do not know the facts, of anything, that has happened in the past, or, that is happening today.

    Rep. Joe Wilson has made a video trying to raise money off of his classless, rude, factually incorrect outburst. He claims that he will not be “muzzled” by Democrat’s as if he was right to call the President a liar, or, that he was right on the issue itself. Obviously, this video was done by Rep. Wilson because his challenger Rob Miller has raised over half a million dollars from his one outburst. Rob Miller did not have to beg for donations, however, as Rep. Wilson is doing.

    In fact, the GOP, its operatives, and its organizations, have called for people to show up to Town Halls to create disorder. They have called for people to show up to Presidential events armed. They have pushed lie after lie trying to terrorize the populace and create a culture of fear. Outside of the 20% that still calls itself Republican, these actions are reprehensible. Inside that 20%, and inside of South Carolina, these bat-shit insane lunatics are still being treated as serious, concerned individuals. The violence that has already erupted is not lost on the rest of us from the attack on the holocaust museum, to the officers shot and killed in Pennsylvania.

    Republican’s believe that these actions will somehow propel them back to power. The reverse is true; they lost power in 2006 and they lost even more in 2008. The people of South Carolina, one of the bastions of conservatism, have turned from solid Republican to a mere majority of Republican’s. Yet, The State newspaper continues to play apologist for the GOP’s actions. It still refuses to act in a responsible manner. It continues to be nothing more than a GOP shill rag even as the GOP lose its support even in South Carolina.

    I have lived in South Carolina for 20 years. This state has simply gone from being one of the worst to being nothing more than a national joke, all thanks to Republican politicians and The State newspaper.

  256. 256.
    Posted by elitist in the Northeast on 09/10/09 at 9:51 pm

    Adam – you’re a hypocrite. If any Democrat would have done this to that idiot in chief Bush, who actually did lie about Iraq, you and the rest of your ilk would’ve You are truly a moron.

    BTW- eat a salad you fat slob

  257. 257.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 9:54 pm

    Native SC, I’m one of the loveliest human beings you could ever meet. WHO’S WINNING THE CLEMSON GAME? Native, you know just because you say the profanity is unnecessary doesn’t make it so? I say what Joe Wilson said was unnecessary. Does it matter to you? Also, you referring to President Obama as “Obeyme” is really unnecessary and it’s childish. You really think mature adults and Obama hurt because you call him Obeyme? Stop playing yourself baby.
    Hey 227. Robert! Joe will not be President of this country in this life. LOL! Native SC, you have to admit he’s delusional. And come on “E” with the “you people”. You’re the clueless one because the bottom line is puppet Joe Wilson REFERRING and shouting (like a child) anything at that time was simply unacceptable. It wasn’t a town meeting fool.

  258. 258.

    Send me $7,000 each and I,ll represent ALL-of You !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  259. 259.
    Posted by Dick Hertz on 09/10/09 at 9:57 pm

    I’m confident many of these retard posters will be visited by the Secret Service in the next several days… how dare are of you threaten the safety of any sitting president? And over a paragraph written just as clearly as “Bin Laden Determined to Attack the United States”? Secede away, morons.

  260. 260.

    Gosh Michael Gass………That was SOME Speech !!! Mike 4 Congress !!!!!!

  261. 261.

    Gerri…………Clemson is getting DOUBLED !!!!

  262. 262.

    [...] Related: Get Your Free “I’m With Joe Wilson T-Shirt”! [...]

  263. 263.
    Posted by tim on 09/10/09 at 10:02 pm

    I 100% agree with Joe Wilson and would wear the shirt with pride. obama is racist and bitter to anyone who has gotten off there butt and worked for a living instead of just sitting on there porch and waiting for a goverment check to show up. many people hated Bush and I can say that i didn’t always agree with him. but atleast I was proud to be a American when he was in office.

  264. 264.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 10:05 pm

    To the Elitist in the Northeast. Tell the truth and shame the devil. I agree. Bush lied about Iraq, and had his hands in the World Trade Center craft and all his other greedy, devil brothers supported him. Illegal aliens can make Joe Wilson shout out liar. Karma, karma, karma.

  265. 265.

    Is No 1 There ??? I,m Tired….and going 2 Bed !!

  266. 266.
    Posted by Lynn on 09/10/09 at 10:07 pm

    Stuns like this are part of the reason Republicans lost the election. The other reason was John McCain and Sarah Palin. People are sick and tired of the hatred and lies put out by the Republican party. Conservatives? Hah!

  267. 267.

    [...] may be off but his sentiment is right in line with a large portion of the country.  Get your free “I’m with Joe Wilson” t-shirt here. Tags: health care, Joe Wilson, Obama, [...]

  268. 268.

    Lets ROCK !!!!!! Hold on I,m Comin…………..

  269. 269.
    Posted by tcj on 09/10/09 at 10:11 pm

    Please be ashamed of yourself Palmettoscoop.com. You are trying to tear down the democracy that people have died to protect just because you can’t have your way, and be top dogs? It is truly childish, but more – immoral. OUR democracy depends on getting to the truth of matters and to maintaining the kind of civility that allows our representatives to work together. Wilson did not/does not have a handle on the facts. Wilson was absolutely wrong to think that he had a right or duty to publicly call the President a liar to his face and in front of the whole country. So many in the Republican party have seemed to lose their way. Please find yourselves a good counselor.

  270. 270.
    Posted by GOP=Titanic on 09/10/09 at 10:11 pm

    No two conservative beliefs ever result in a standard. Your party is defeated …and can’t act like adults or voice an intelligent alternative; even with an entire tv channel devoted to your platform (fox).

    When you’re in a hole, stop digging.

  271. 271.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 10:13 pm

    Ha ha ha ha ha.

  272. 272.

    Hey !! Leave my boy alone…….It,s not his fault,he,s got a big mouth………………..Sorry !!

  273. 273.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 10:14 pm

    tim,

    So, you agree that George W. Bush should have lied about the intelligence to invade Iraq?

    You agree with illegally wiretapping all Americans?

    You agree with him dismissing the Aug 6th memo, “Bin Laden Determined to Strike America”?

    You agree with torture?

    You agree with indefinite detention of people, despite it being KNOWN, for a FACT, that they are innocent of any real charge?

    And yet, you are here to say that you AGREE with Joe Wilson wrongly calling President Obama a liar on letting illegal aliens have access in the health care proposal, even though the bill itself definitively bars illegals from having access…

    Is that about right?

  274. 274.
    Posted by Mike on 09/10/09 at 10:22 pm

    I want a “Wilson is as STUPID as he looks” Shirt. That’s a shirt I could wear.

  275. 275.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:25 pm

    I have emailed ever Democratic Senator letting them know that they should be ashamed of themselves for not being truthfull to the American people. Shame, Shame, Shame on them, the President, and all the Democratic House members. They owe Joe Wilson, the Republicans and the American people and apology!

  276. 276.
    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 10:25 pm

    Michael…have you read this bill? The one obviously he didn’t.

  277. 277.
    Posted by The Joker on 09/10/09 at 10:26 pm

    You People are a Joke…get a life White Devils

  278. 278.
    Posted by Joyce on 09/10/09 at 10:26 pm

    Finally the “Average Joe” Wilson had enough guts to excercise his freedom of speech. This Bud’s for you Joe.

  279. 279.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 10:26 pm

    Freemtd,

    So, state what is a lie?

    The “death panels” that are non-existent?

    That Democrats want to kill “grandma”?

    What?

  280. 280.

    I don,t know !!!! Should I be concerned bout any of this ????

  281. 281.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:30 pm

    Have you read the bill???

    IT is in there!!! Mandatory end of live reviews.

  282. 282.

    Makin Mo Money is ALL I care bout……………Mo Money-Mo Money-Mo Money !!

  283. 283.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:31 pm

    Why would we Want to spent Trillions of dollars. to cover 12 milliion people that are the ones that really need it. We do not need a Government option for that?

  284. 284.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 10:31 pm

    Freemtd,

    No, what is “in the bill” is end-of-life counseling, and, only in that the health bill will PAY for that IF people take it.

    So, what is the lie?

  285. 285.

    No Reply

  286. 286.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:36 pm

    The bill States after it has been put in place there will be no other private option. you are Forced into it. IF you keep your plan Your company may drop it in favor of taking the penality for less money. You must be a MSNBC watcher. You guys are full of it.

  287. 287.
    Posted by NOT a democrat. on 09/10/09 at 10:36 pm

    Here’s all the proof you democratic twits need. He indirectly lied, plain and simple. Do your research and don’t believe what the idiot box tells you to.

    http://www.rightsidenews.com/200907265673/border-and-sovereignty/obamacare-set-to-offer-illegal-aliens-health-benefits.html

    The powerful House committee that decides and controls the nation’s tax policy has essentially voted to give illegal immigrants health benefits under President Obama’s proposed multi trillion-dollar government plan.

    On the heels of a national poll revealing that most Americans want illegal aliens excluded from national health coverage, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means defeated a measure designed to reduce taxpayers’ liability by ensuring that undocumented immigrants don’t qualify for the benefits.

    In a straight party line vote of 23-18, the committee rejected a Nevada congressman’s amendment requiring the federal government to confirm health care eligibility with the same databases currently used to screen welfare recipients. The government assures that illegal aliens don’t receive taxpayer-financed welfare benefits by utilizing the Income and Eligibility Verification System and the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system.

    Neither will be utilized to screen illegal immigrants when America’s Affordable Health Care Choices Act kicks in, however. Caving into the influential open borders movement, House Democrats refused to take action to limit the health system overhaul’s already outrageous and still-growing tab.

    Nevada Republican Dean Heller offered the amendment as a cost-cutting effort by requiring the use of existing citizenship verification tools for the new health plans. The government-run healthcare system will kill jobs, hurt families and result in massive federal spending, according to the lawmaker. But if it passes, at least the government should assure that only citizens and legal residents get the taxpayer-funded healthcare, he says.

    U.S. taxpayers already spend billions of dollars annually to provide free medical care for illegal immigrants with states that border Mexico taking the biggest hit. The expense has become so unbearable in California-long an illegal alien sanctuary-that several municipalities eliminated the perk this year to save tens of millions of dollars in the midst of the state’s dire financial crisis.

    It hasn’t stopped Mexico’s government from operating programs in about a dozen American cities referring its nationals – living in the U.S. illegally – to publicly funded health centers where they can get free medical care without being turned over to immigration authorities.

    While this may sound too outrageous to be true, it’s very real. The program is called Ventanillas de Salud (Health Windows) in Spanish and its mission is to help illegal immigrants find U.S. hospitals, clinics and other government programs where they can get free services without being deported for violating federal immigration laws. Imagine the campaign Mexico will launch when Obama’s national health care bill passes.

    What good is a speed limit if there isn’t a cop to give you a ticket?

  288. 288.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:37 pm

    Why not try that plan on California. First There already bankrupt? Leave the rest of us out of it.

  289. 289.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 10:37 pm

    Addison, he’s another tool like JOE the Plummer. That wasn’t his real name either. They are ALL liars. It takes one like Joe to know one and when you agree to take off your white hood and be the face of pure ignorance, you must call yourself Joe. It’s a subliminal thing because the devils think most Americans are stupid and just average Joes. They find amusement in calling people names. Even their own.

  290. 290.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 10:39 pm

    Freemtd,

    Actually, you are not FORCED into anything. You will have the CHOICE to enter the public option IF you are dropped by your employer or your insurance company.

    If your company CHOOSES to drop you having insurance, and many companies NOW don’t even OFFER such plans to its employees, this public option gives you a choice of insurance that will be cheaper than COBRA.

    So, again, what is the lie?

  291. 291.
    Posted by Timber on 09/10/09 at 10:39 pm

    I do hope the GOP continues with these uncivil, intemparate, fact-free tirades right up through the 2010 elections.

    I think you are right, I think republicans should model their behavior after the pie throwing, fake blood splattering, Bush Hitler paper maiche puppet totting spit spewing hatred of the democrat brand. That would be much better.

  292. 292.

    Any prediction on what Representative Wilson’s response will be when / if someone attends a rally of his wearing one of these shirts ?

    Personally, I think they didn’t put a picture of a boob on it because that would be too obvious (and honest) !

  293. 293.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 10:40 pm

    Freemtd,

    So, let’s take California. The governor was forced out amid charges of corruption, Arnold runs and wins, a REPUBLICAN, and now, NOW, it is bankrupt… AFTER A REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR RUNS IT INTO THE GROUND.

    So… what is the lie?

  294. 294.
    Posted by tvstanagi on 09/10/09 at 10:41 pm

    The Left is tougher and meaner than us precisely because they don’t care what we think of them. Indeed, they despise us. To them we are stupid, evil, bigoted, and intolerant.

    We are in a political fight with a man and a party who are trying to “fundamentally transform” this country. We need more of this, not more apologies.

    Way to go Joe!

  295. 295.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:41 pm

    Name calling, Would that be like Nancy Pelosi Calling Americans Nazi’s

  296. 296.
    Posted by Care on 09/10/09 at 10:42 pm

    Why are Americans going to South America in droves for inexpensive Health Care.??? And Retired folks to Costa Rica for Homes that they can afford ?? and Why are we tossing our WWII vets to the sharks ???

  297. 297.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 10:44 pm

    Freemtd,

    You have not, yet, said what is a lie.

    Every talking point you’ve given, I’ve answered.

    So, what is the lie? Where is the need for an apology?

  298. 298.
    Posted by Mo on 09/10/09 at 10:45 pm

    Mo money- Mo-Money- Mo-Money………………Just give me Money………That,s ALL I want….

  299. 299.
    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 10:48 pm

    hahahah…Michael, your missing the point. We are neither Republican or Democratic. One is the lessor of two evils. As far as the “Death Panels” it is a MANDATORY counseling for every senior on Medicare every 5yrs. Why? Ohhhh…by the way, its on page 425. Its the MANDATORY part that I have a problem with.

  300. 300.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:48 pm

    The lie is your being forced by attrition into the public option, whether you believe it or not. I do not want more government I want less. Get the hell out of the way of free enterprise. National debt drags us all down. This plan is full of increasing debt to us our children and our children’s children. What is all this spending doing to our economy? It does nothing to make health better or the health of our economy. Isn’t the First rule of Medicine to do no harm? This bill does harm!

  301. 301.
    Posted by Care on 09/10/09 at 10:48 pm

    Whey are Americans flocking to South American Doctors for affordable Care….and Why are Retired folks buying homes in Costa Rica ?? and Why are we feeding our (Beloved ) WWII Vets to the sharks ???? Why ????

  302. 302.
    Posted by Bridget on 09/10/09 at 10:49 pm

    Michael Gas – This is EXACTLY what you are full of. Hot Air.

    On top of it you are a total and complete boob. What you need to be doing is your homework on fully comprehending what is meant when you hear “death panel”. I am from Canada, and FULLY understand what is meant and what will happen when the very young and the very old illnesses aren’t cost effective to meet the ever increasing demand of proper healthcare and ever decreasing budget of any government. Cuts are made. Brutal as they may be.
    It is ALWAYS about the collective as a whole.

    By the way – what would YOU have done if you were given word that there may be an attack by a terrorist sometime in the next few months? Do you not recall the airline staff having “issues” reported on 2 of the hijackers already and still nothing was done for fear of racism??? “Bush Lied” is SO SO SO done. Like you.

    OH and , hell ya’ I believe in torture. Y-E-S. Yes, Yes, Yes I most certainly do. Pussy.

  303. 303.
    Posted by zeezil on 09/10/09 at 10:50 pm

    GREAT!!! I’m getting a dozen for each family member. I agree with Joe…Obama is a PATHOLOGICAL LIAR.

  304. 304.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 10:51 pm

    Oh By the Way A lie is when you do not tell the Truth. Obama has not been doing that.

  305. 305.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 10:53 pm

    Freemtd,

    Forced by attrition into a plan that you can AFFORD? Really? THAT is your bitch?

    You don’t want MORE government, but, less. So, you want the VA to stop providing care to our veterans. You wish the government to end medicare for our seniors? You wish no more social security? In fact, you want all of these politicians, like Joe Wilson, to lose THEIR government health care. Simply so YOU don’t get that chance to have it?

    And let’s talk debt. Did you bitch about how much Iraq cost? Did you bitch when George W. Bush gave tax cuts to the rich lessening revenue? Did you bitch when the deficit rose EVERY SINGLE YEAR under W.?

    So… tell me where the harm in this bill is…

    In fact, answer… where is the lie?

  306. 306.
    Posted by Bridget on 09/10/09 at 10:56 pm

    Michael Gas – Here is “The Lie”. If this bill is implemented any person with a domestically issued driver’s license is automatically granted public provided healthcare. Perhaps you should look up how many states issue driver’s licenses to illegal aliens? This should substantiate why the American public is up in arms and why everybody knows he is completely lying to everyone underestimating, yet again, the competency of the people.

    Let me know if you need to be schooled on any other topics. Oh, and by the way, do you know how many states there are? Just asking…

  307. 307.
    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 10:57 pm

    Freemtd….he hasn’t read it. A great man told me more than once, “if you want to know who someone is…..look at his friends”

  308. 308.
    Posted by MJY on 09/10/09 at 11:00 pm

    Mike Gass for Strong-Sgt-at Arms !!!!!!!!!!

  309. 309.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/10/09 at 11:01 pm

    Let me tell you Ray…You are as blind as Ray Charles was if you think I’m ignorant. Baby don’t feel sorry for me. I’m going to be able to get the fuck up out of all this hell. You however will be helpless to what’s coming to people like you. Your ignorance lost me at the end of your comment. So, if you were trying to call me a racist, I’ll have to say I’m only racist against those in the HUMAN race who think like you. FYI…it’s the end of the devil’s reign and it’s really not about Black and White fool.

  310. 310.
    Posted by Eric on 09/10/09 at 11:03 pm

    Hahahaha… the right-wing movement is trying to be funny.

  311. 311.
    Posted by Bridget on 09/10/09 at 11:04 pm

    Holy Crap Michael Gas – You proved dumber than first predicted.

    President Bush expanded the federal budget by $700 billion (a lot, yes) through 2008. President Obama has added another $1 trillion. TRILLION. Did you get that?? TRILLION.

    President Bush became the first President to spend 3 percent of GDP on federal antipoverty programs. President Obama has already increased this spending by 20 percent. 20 PERCENT.

    So…you wanted to talk about Debt????? Give me a break.

  312. 312.
    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 11:05 pm

    ahhhh..come on Gerri. there is no need to use that language to get your opinion across.

  313. 313.
    Posted by April Fong-Connors on 09/10/09 at 11:09 pm

    The emperor has no clothes! I’m with you Joe Wilson

  314. 314.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 11:09 pm

    Who do you work for? I have never got a Job from some poor smock on the street. Apparently you do not understand free enterprise. Business makes a profit and reinvests it into the business, expanding production, increasing workers salaries, hiring more workers… Who do you think should have the tax breaks the ones that do nothing for the welfare of the community? Get real. The Great Society was a failed experiment. There were more poor ever year of its existence. Redistribution of wealth is not the answer. Liberalism is not the answer. We must return our country to the conservative values of our forefathers. The Chart for Republicans and Democrats is not a line east and west with Republicans on the East and Democrats on the west. The line between them is north and south. I want the line back to the east. Conservative not liberal. Our country did a lot better when we have the true meaning of Separation of Church and State. The State does not get into church business. Not the other way around. The liberals have corrupted our society one step at a time, leading us to the Chicago Style corruption that we have now!

  315. 315.
    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 11:10 pm

    Just for those who have forgotten.

    Liberals have selective memory when it comes to disrespecting a president.

    Remember the boos and hisses at Bush’s State of the Union? What about the Inauguration? Remember Harry Reid calling him a liar and loser? Remember Obama calling Clinton a “bald-faced liar”?

    So lets ditch the shame on you part and stay with the facts.

  316. 316.
    Posted by Hey Ruben Suarez, are you Mexican? on 09/10/09 at 11:12 pm

    Are you an illegal alien? Its wierd you talk like a red neck and all. Why dont you go back to where you came from?

  317. 317.
    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 11:13 pm

    well stated!!!!!!! Freemtd

  318. 318.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 11:15 pm

    Freemtd,

    OH, I understand capitalism. I understand that insurance companies, despite our monopoly laws, have gained just that, a monopoly.

    I understand that under capitalism, our insurance premiums go up by 25% every year, but, our coverage goes DOWN.

    Don’t tell me what I understand, but, what YOU understand.

    Since Reagan, when has “trickle down” made YOU money?

    You have not, can not, tell me what the lie is…

    You only spout talking points… how evil Liberals are… and you really don’t even understand our own history as a nation.

    Here is some FYI… our founding fathers were terrorists… or so they were called by the British Monarchy.

    They used terrorist tactics. They wore no uniform. They attacked the British at nighttime, wearing masks.

    But, you probably have never even served the country you claim to champion, have you?

    I am a veteran. I did two tours in Iraq.

    Don’t tell me how evil liberals are when you can’t even name the lie you claim they are pushing.

    What you are pushing are talking points easily refuted.

  319. 319.
    Posted by Harry on 09/10/09 at 11:16 pm

    Many of the Republicans use methods like that of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. They no the buttons to push in a certain group of people and it works. It doesn’t matter if it’s true or not. It worries me. And no, not all people in SC are so stupid, but man do we have our share.
    Thanks,
    Harry

  320. 320.
    Posted by Freemtd on 09/10/09 at 11:16 pm

    I got a Go…. Some of us have to work for a living. not stand there with our hand out waiting on the government Nanny State to take care of us.

  321. 321.
    Posted by Harry on 09/10/09 at 11:17 pm

    Dang, now they can make 5 comments on spelling.

  322. 322.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 11:18 pm

    Freemtd,

    That’s fine. I’m sure that if you lose your job, and suddenly find yourself in the unemployment line, you will disdain that government help… because it’s evil… and liberal… and you simply won’t take it.

    And, when you do take it, and see how that doesn’t cover your bills, much less the cost of COBRA insurance, you will extol the virtues of free enterprise.

    And you still have never said what the lie is…

  323. 323.
    Posted by MisElaineous on 09/10/09 at 11:19 pm

    Posted by Marc on 09/10/09 at 2:27 pm

    Ummm…www.factcheck.org, which is non partisan, agrees that the president’s statement regarding coverage of illegal immigrants is infactual. They stated that Congressman Wilson is incorrect on this issue. So this shirt is a declaration on being proudly wrong on a political issue?
    ********************************************************************
    Congratulations. This is the best example of double speak I’ve seen in quite some time! If the President’s statement is ‘infactual’, then they are not true, which is exactly what Wilson said.
    What you’ve said is that both the President and Congressman Wilson are wrong. That is impossible..well, at least to rational people.
    CBO has already stated that at least 10% of the 45 million without insurance are illegal.
    So, are the Congressional Budget Office and Congressman Wilson both wrong?
    How far will some people go to defend a lie?

  324. 324.
    Posted by NEM on 09/10/09 at 11:20 pm

    I think that the best thing that could happen to our great nation is to havce the moronic states in the south secede again. And this time we wont fight them about it. These people are, without a doubt, some of the most ignorant individuals on the face of this earth. Please.,secede. Start your own little country, have your own little rebel flag, and support yourselves. Please, go, secede, do whatever the hell you want, but get the hell out of our lives. You all suck. Friggin idiot moroins.

  325. 325.

    Ok, you fringe wingnuts are really scary. You can’t spell, you think free speech is in the 2nd amendment. You have no grammatical training. You will eventually just thankfully fade away into the thoughtfulness of education and moderation of the majority who believe Obama is doing what is best for all of us. You guys need to finish high school and then go to college and find out what the constitution is and is about, what government stands for and that we gave blacks civil rights in the 1960s. If you can’t stand a black man as your boss then go hide under your bed for the next eight years. We 54 percent who elected him, like him, even if you don’t.

    You zombies follow idiots like Glen Beck and Rush and Hannity. You can’t think for yourself or read what is true. You’re an embarrassment to America. Thank God for liberals.

    If I had to live any longer under the likes of you I probably would pick euthanasia under the Obama death panels. Which is such a big LIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  326. 326.
    Posted by Tom on 09/10/09 at 11:25 pm

    Are people in SC INSANE?
    We should have let “Ya’ll” seceed!!
    Wilson LIED in lying that President Obama “lied”.
    EVIDENCE-based reasoning is what it takes, folks!

  327. 327.
    Posted by evil monger on 09/10/09 at 11:25 pm

    Government-controlled Obamacare will kill medical innovation and thereby kill millions in the future. New drugs and imaging technologies, for example, will not be developed because Obama and his band of communists wil have taken the profit motive out of healthcare. The reason why Canadians must flock to the US for high-tech treatments and scanners is because Canada – with “free” healthcare for all – doesn’t have enough to go around. This is basic economics, but it is lost on many of the commenters here apparently (I’m thinking specifically about the supergenius above who pointed out the the insurance companies – plural – have a monopoly).

  328. 328.

    Hey Michael Gass!
    I knew it! Another import whining about how things are better somewhere else! Well!!! GO THERE! SC and the USA need to do a much better job of controlling their borders! (well I’ve lived here 20 years he will say!) Well, we have immigrants, yes illegal, that have been here longer than you and we don’t grant them citizenship. Why should you be any different according to OBEYME?
    Hey Gerri!
    GA TECH MAY HAVE THE POINTS BUT THEY HAD THEIR HEADS AND BEHINDS HANDED TO THEM TONIGHT! 21 UN- ANSWERED points in the second half! GA TECH REFEREE WITH THE MAGIC HOLDING CALL – JUST LIKE MAGIC OBAMMY MONEY!!! DABO AND JOE!! DABO AND JOE!!
    TED NUGENT FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

  329. 329.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 11:29 pm

    evil monger,

    So, Obamacare, as you term it, will suddenly kill new drugs? Is that like the new drugs that were killing people… that Phizer had to settle in a mass class action suit because their “new drug” killed people? THOSE new drugs? The drugs where the side affects are worse then what they claim to cure?

    So… what do YOU think is a lie?

  330. 330.
    Posted by Fred on 09/10/09 at 11:30 pm

    The Dixie Chicks got their CD’s burned because they told the truth. Wonder what harsh southern-based treatment someone that lies about his Commander in Chief should receive?

  331. 331.
    Posted by candi on 09/10/09 at 11:30 pm

    I would proudly wear the tshirt of anyone who calls Barack Obama out on his lies. If Obama can set his dogs- Pelosi and Reid out to call American citizens names, and his twits to call Americans racists and other derogatory names, then by all means we the people have the right to call Obama a liar. Hey libs-OBAMA IS A LIAR. OBAMA WILL ALWAYS BE A LIAR. OBAMA CANNOT TELL THE TRUTH.OBAMA IS A HABITUAL LIAR.

  332. 332.
    Posted by NEM on 09/10/09 at 11:31 pm

    Hey Native Sc, one word in your ignorant post completely identified what you are. “Obammy” You freaking bigot. Go light a cross on someones front yard, friggin jerk.

  333. 333.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 11:32 pm

    Native SC,

    If you wish to debate immigration reform, we can certainly do so.

    Telling people to just leave is not an argument, it’s immature. Much like Joe Wilson shouting liar to President Obama.

    Are you immature?

  334. 334.
    Posted by Nathan Schoch on 09/10/09 at 11:33 pm

    This Is An Effin’ Joke … He was a disrespectful SOB last night & I love the fact that he was Told by the Republican Leaders To Apologize … Not out of remorse but by pressure

  335. 335.

    “Brevity is the soul of wit.”
    - William Shakespeare

    “You Lie.”
    - Joe Wilson

    Joe the witty truthmonger; we love you!

  336. 336.

    Hey MICHAEL!! Thank you for your service! I mean that!!! Hey guys did you know that we could view the indians that were here when the settlers arrived as terrorists? Did you also know that they could have viewed the settlers as terrorists? Wow, this Liberal, I mean Communist thinking is really cool. NOT!!!!!!!!!!! Hey does that make the settlers “Illegal immigrants”? Wow look what happened to them- It may happen to us?!?!?!?!

    TED NUGENT FOR PRESIDENT!
    JOE WILSON FOR VICE PRESIDENT!

  337. 337.
    Posted by The Truth on 09/10/09 at 11:35 pm

    Joe Wilson is an American Hero. His background is as an immigration attorney. He knows exactly how the system works. Without specific wording in the Health Care-Less Bill, there is no guaranteed verification of citizen status. “Don’t ask, Don’t Tell”. The LIE is that the health care-less bill won’t cover illegal aliens. You libtards think you can lie to everyone. PATHETIC.

  338. 338.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 11:38 pm

    Native SC,

    First… please… do run Ted Nugent for President and Joe Wilson as Vice President. I’m sure it will be just as appealing to the rest of America as John McCain and Sarah Palin.

    Second… you don’t win points for all caps.

    Third… like the rest of the wingnuts… you don’t wish to debate, just shout, like that wins the argument.

  339. 339.
    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 11:38 pm

    Michael thank you for your service!!!

    I did not server. I wish I could have. Medical reason, they would not allow me. But for you and my sons, you have my forever gratitude.

    Sir I am a small business owner. My uncle and I started it 30yrs ago. We kept it small for a reason. We were both very family involved. I coached every sport my kids played up to the 9th grade. My reason for sharing this is because of this… We do government work. I am telling you that there is more waste and lies than you have ever seen. I deal with both sides of both parties and I base my opinion on the individual, not weather he or she has a R or a D on her business card.

    People ask us how business is going all the time…my normal response is “great, we deal with gov, they always have money” They work on a budget that is created a year in advance. So…if they get an increase in a portion of their budget one year for a new computer, they don’t necessarily take it out for the next year. The standard policy is that budgets don’t go down. They increase.

    Now we are in the process of growing due to the kids being in college and out of the house. But, it is all about economics. We are VERY stable and owe no one anything. We pay cash for all purchases. For this…we are very stable. We run our house the same way. Are you getting where I’m going? Its called accountability. It appears that even though this is the richest Nation in the world and that we give more than any other Nation in the world. Our health care, though not perfect, is the best in the world. Why you might ask. Because we don’t believe you can place a price on human life.

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    Posted by Ferd Berfel on 09/10/09 at 11:38 pm

    Yahoo for Joe Wilson. Remember the days when the unwashed liberals called GW Bush a Nazi. Hey, Nancy P. called the people at the Town Hall meetings Nazi’s. Get over it! Barry O’ can’t tell a straight story from one day to the next.

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    Posted by Bob on 09/10/09 at 11:41 pm

    Joe was speaking from the truth, READ the Heath Bill before you say anything, you’ll be enlightened, and you’ll find it on the Gov web-site. Just look at what the dems did to Bush, they were twice as bad. http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/09/front-center-guess-which-hopey-changer.htm

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    Posted by The Truth on 09/10/09 at 11:41 pm

    ..I’m thrilled to now go directly to Rep. Wilson’s site and donate money to his campaign. America needs Joe more than ever.

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    Posted by Randy on 09/10/09 at 11:50 pm

    well..enough fun for one night. Pittsburgh won and I’m going to bed. I wish you all the best.

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    Michael,
    Sorry I had a Joe moment. I live near a lot of farmland and I watch as Mexicans, male and female work it in the hot sun during August from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and it makes me think that all of us take ourselves way too seriously and we are way too impressed with ourselves. There isn’t one, not one, Natural born American young man or woman that could keep up with them. If they are here illegally, deport them. But they will work circles around any of our young people, as I work with a lot of young folks, and that is sad. We are way too impressed with ourselves and we think the world owes us something because our military is stronger. Why do we think they try to bomb us?

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    We need to go to a simpler way of life before this one overruns us. Our politics on both sides don’t work. All you hear on television is lie after lie. Who do you actually think keeps bringing up the M Sanford thing over and over? People who are in line to get his job! MMMMMM Who could that be? ” You know who I am? You can’t give me my 31st speeding ticket! I’m the Lt. Gov!”

  346. 346.
    Posted by Bridget on 09/10/09 at 11:59 pm

    Sandra Snopp – I have only one question for YOU. I am not even a citizen of your country but one thing I do know is that you are President Obama’s boss. He is a “servant of the people” as are ALL your elected officials.

    Quit with the immature diatribe. I know stupid liberals and stupid conservatives. Obama’s bloom has quickly started to fade at a astounding rate and it will be the independents that will triumph.

    Speaking of learning to spell correctly, fyi, its “Glenn” not “Glen”. Spell check coudn’t provide that, could it?

  347. 347.
    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/10/09 at 11:59 pm

    Native SC,

    I will answer your last statement: Why do we think they try to bomb us?

    The first time we were attacked in an act of terrorism was the Beirut bombing of the Marine barracks. Why were we bombed? Because we went into Beirut and provided cover for the Israeli army and other factions. Of course we got bombed.

    The second time was in 1993 with the first WTC tower bombing. We had already won the first Iraq war, of which I was a part, and having bases in Saudi Arabia, we refused to declare victory and simply leave. In fact, we left our forces in Saudi for another 14 years, until we invaded Iraq again in 2003. Only THEN did we pull our forces from Saudi.

    Why do we think they tried to bomb us?

    Because we supported Saddam Hussein in the ’80’s, despite him gassing the Kurds. He was OUR dictator.

    We overthrew the Iranian government in 1953 and made Iranian’s live under a brutal dictator until 1979 when they revolted.

    These are historical facts.

    They bombed us because we meddled, continued to meddle, and can’t stop meddling.

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    Boy it got quiet in here! Gerri you must have gone to bed or you are too stunned to speak at Clemson’s come from behind DOMINATION of GA TECH!!! WHERE IS THE COMMENT?

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    Posted by American Taxpayer on 09/11/09 at 12:02 am

    Joe Wilson didn’t need to apologize for expressing his view. Unfortunately, the timing wasn’t the best. Go Joe Wilson

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    Posted by Willie on 09/11/09 at 12:03 am

    Anita Rhett – you look like a man, man….

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    Posted by SusanCombs on 09/11/09 at 12:05 am

    Awesome! Now I will be able to avoid the idiots just from sight, instead of having to listen to them first.

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    Posted by Dixie on 09/11/09 at 12:07 am

    Well, I don’t Twitter but I can sure send Joe a campaign donation to show my support. ;)

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    I agree with all of your statements. I have a friend that was pulling guard duty in Beirut when then truck bomb went off. He spent the nex few days pulling his buddies bodies out of the pile that was left. He is still affected today.Where is your comment on the young people in this country who don’t know how to actually work anymore? We are in the process of weeding ourselves out as a species (Americans). Remember Rome? Remember what happened to it? We need to feed ourselves, clothe ourselves, and supply our own energy and quit relying (forcing) other countries to do it for us. When the first few generations of Mexicans take advantage of our free schools and get degrees then we are back to square one. They will consider themselves too important to actually work. What country then?

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    Everyone can’t have a job paying way too much money for way too little work, and everyone can’t start out with a 5000 square foot house. But we think that is what we deserve. Grow up, get real. Sweat a little. It has never killed anyone.

  355. 355.
    Posted by Willie on 09/11/09 at 12:12 am

    #19 – Stacy Janicki – ” …. but how about a little respect for the office?…”
    where have you been for the last 8 years? Since Bush took office, ‘disrespect for the office’ is in vogue.

    why do liberals always go ballistic when someone misspells a word? Jeeeeeze, I can’t spell, my handwriting is atrocious (yet I still got through medical school). perhaps a liberal arts degree would have made me feel superior.

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    Good night! I have work in the morning. No I don’t go in at nine. Much earlier.

    DABO! DABO! DABO!

    Come on Boston College! We will bring our ref’s to that game.

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    I will pay for one of these!!! The prez sez ‘no illegals’…it’s a lie!!! Illegals are already walking into our hospitals for free
    ‘aide’…the only thing that will change that is if they leave the same way they came here. I’m not sure if their points-of-origin have as vicious immigration laws as pelosi hand shake; but, I’d be happy if they left of their own accord.

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    Posted by Michael Gass on 09/11/09 at 12:15 am

    Native SC,

    I was in tech school with a Marine who was in Beirut. Our military has, is, and always will do what is asked of them. The problem is who asks and for what reason.

    As for my opinion on our young people…

    It isn’t a matter of work ethic, but, entitlement. Sure, for illegals, they will come here and work hard for what they are paid simply because it is more then they got in Mexico. Our young people want more, and, that isn’t wrong.

    Was sending our jobs overseas right? No. But that is what our government allowed, and it wasn’t just Clinton, because NAFTA started with George H.W. Bush., not Clinton.

    We, as a country, and as a government, have abdicated to the corporation, to the detrement of our own country. That is why Wall Street was able to crash our economy, why insurance can sap us dry, why our wages stagnated.

    The problem is that President Obama is now, if but half-heartedly, trying to give us, the people, something back, but the GOP, driven by the corporation dollars and ideology, is against it.

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    Another thought…we pay for insurance to go skiing, surfing, and wrestling aligators…on or car//whenwill the gov start covering the killing and maiming by uninsured motorists? Will that be the next thing? If you can play and go to the games etc. miss a game and buy some health insurance. Mick

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    Posted by Doc Pixel on 09/11/09 at 12:20 am

    I will proudly wear my “I’m with Joe Wilson, America’s Congressman” T-Shirt with pride! I am tired of watching Mr. Obama spouting lies and 1/4 truths about healthcare, how ‘they’ (..really us…) are going to pay for the healthcare plan, Part 2: The ObamiNator…how No undocumented alienns will not get healthcare. What was the deal with Pelosi and ‘the icy Stare of Hatred’ for Joe?… The Democrats did the same thing when Geoge W. made HIs speeches… but I guess its okay when the shoe is on the other foot. Time to stop applying lips the the Butt of Obama….

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    Let Me C… bet ya all the people that found the congressman’s behavior boorish and crude were the same people cheer n on the guy that threw his shoe at Bush.

  362. 362.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 12:34 am

    I was talking to a beautiful woman and enjoying you and Michael’s comments. I can multi-task. Native SC…You are a mess:-) but you know Michael Gass made his point CLEARLY with Freemt when he told him if he suddenly lost his job he wouldn’t be so against help. I don’t think you would either. Georgia Tech. Not my team btw.

  363. 363.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 12:36 am

    I’m a New Yorker. F! Boston! lol…

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    Any prediction on what Representative Wilson’s response will be when / if someone attends a rally of his wearing one of these shirts ?

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    Posted by Big Bill on 09/11/09 at 12:45 am

    It’s not only SC that is turing into a joke it’s the whole republicant party. They’re in bed with the inssurance copsanies doing their bidding they’re just taking more than 30 pieces of siilver to sell out the American people. Wilson’s abuffon who represents the intellectuasl wing of the party. He and the quitter palin should run as a ticket in 2012! Please!

  366. 366.
    Posted by Fab on 09/11/09 at 12:51 am

    Joe,

    Never apologize to that LIAR Obama, your an American Patriot, Millions of us support you, stay strong, the check is on the way!

    Fab Mundo
    Canyon Country, CA.

  367. 367.
    Posted by john23 on 09/11/09 at 12:56 am

    About time someone in Congress had some nuts to call obama a liar . obama is a Liar and dangerous .

  368. 368.
    Posted by BullyJoe on 09/11/09 at 1:08 am

    Death panels? Great idea on how to get rid of the 65 year old collecting a Social Security check every month. How else are they going to solved that problem. Let ‘em pay in for 40+ years and then kill ‘em off at 65. Social Security problem solved!

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    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 1:09 am

    Yes! Michael Gass for Congress to represent South Carolina! He’s a wise man.

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    Posted by 120spaced on 09/11/09 at 1:19 am

    wow, let’s give this absolute idiocy some legs and let it run.

    this whole episode has succinctly described the entire health care reform “debate”.
    Democrats: acting like adults and offering serious solutions.
    Republicans: shouting lies (in this case literally) and acting like children.
    perfect. not only did he make a fool of his party, but he also helped the president achieve one of his goals by making him look even more like the adult in the room than he already did.

    KEEP IT UP.

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    everyone who said anythint negative about Congressman Wilson is an idiot. we have a muslim, immagrant president who has one goal in mind and that is to fool every idiot in this country into thinking he cares about them. he cares about immagrants, minorites, and every “dumb as hell” white person so they will vote him and his very immoral staff into office again.

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    Posted by Joe Wilson on 09/11/09 at 1:24 am

    I’m sorry I burst out like that, but it turns out, that I have tourettes and cant help my actions. In a grocery store I might spout off, or in bed at night, I randomly yell at things. My family seems to understand, but when I couldnt help but shout at the President of the United States, I hope you understand that I’m physically unable to control my own actions.

    Joe

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    Posted by Anti Republican on 09/11/09 at 1:39 am

    Someone needs to look at the bank accounts of all politicians that are against a socialized health care to see if they are being payed by the insurance companies…that is what the real problem is!! You people that back them are a bunch of retards!! Send Joe Wilson your money if you are stupid enough!!!

  374. 374.
    Posted by sam Bane on 09/11/09 at 1:55 am

    Absolutely great. Finally some with balls enough to openly challenge Obama’s lies. I have several T-shirts, which I had made, that express my feelings about Obamacare. You would be amazed how many people see the little boy peeing on Obamacare and want to know where I got the shirts.

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    Posted by eleano on 09/11/09 at 2:09 am

    hi Im from Cuba and as you know we do not have toilet paper here so can I have one of your shirth so i can clean my arse? please

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    Posted by Emily D. on 09/11/09 at 2:19 am

    Whatever your party affiliation, I don’t see how ANYONE would see this as being appropriate.
    I mean, REALLY? are you six years old?
    let’s all grow up, and LISTEN TO OTHER ADULTS.

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    Posted by bob's your uncle on 09/11/09 at 2:22 am

    Can we give South Carolina back to the UK? The state is in dire need of manners and perhaps a bit of whipping.

  378. 378.
    Posted by Tiffany on 09/11/09 at 2:26 am

    Some of you people are so ignorant. Joe Wilson is a true patriot not only did obama lie.”No illegal immigrants will benefit from the health care tax credits.” Similarly, the major health-care-reform bill to pass out of committee in the House, H.R. 3200, contains Section 246, which is called “NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS.” I see most of you like to see your rights taken away.This is Freedom of Speech at it’s finest. Who cares if it was rude and unprofessional. Stand up for the truth and what’s right. We need more people like this in Congress. This guy has balls. He is an American hero. Hopefully you dolts will realize what’s going on before our country goes communist with real id cards. It appears they are sneaking into this Healthcare Reform Bill. Mandatory Healthcare cards we must carry upon our person. “PAPERS! LET ME SEE YOUR PAPERS PLEASE!” You fools will see when it’s too late……

  379. 379.

    [...] Yeah, well, this is pretty absurd, but the Republicans, while they are willing to concede the rudeness, do not seem willing to concede the point. See McCain’s former spokesman, a protégé of William Kristol, Michael Goldfarb: [...]

  380. 380.
    Posted by Betty Xintaras on 09/11/09 at 3:17 am

    to Ted,

    But, he is not telling the truth.
    Can’t you see it yet?

    What does it take for you people to acknowledge the huge mistake you made on your VOTE!

  381. 381.
    Posted by Cowboys on 09/11/09 at 3:43 am

    Joe Wilson Sucks!!!!
    It’s going to be a LONG time before I vote Republican again! They don’t give a damn about the common guy, they just want to knock down Obama. To Hell with the rest of us. Goodbye Joe!!

  382. 382.
    Posted by Thom on 09/11/09 at 6:40 am

    Here’s the problem with the insurance industry.

    First of all, I’m agreeing with you, Michael Gass, on a lot of things, and I know this is a Democratic talking point, but it’s very misleading to say insurance companies have a monopoly on insurance. If you word it like that, of course they do. The auto industry has a monopoly on producing cars, and the oil industry has a monopoly on oil. An “industry” cannot have a monopoly. Now, if one insurer controlled the entire insurance market nationwide, then that would be a monopoly. Now, we do have mini-monopolies, where nearly everyone in a particular region or state is a customer of one insurer. And that’s a problem, but that’s not what people are talking about.

    The problem with the health insurance industry is simply that we have for-profit enterprises offering insurance for what should be a human right. Every single person should have equal access to quality health care. Period. It is insane that the richest country in the world is one of the worst at providing care for its people. I believe that every person has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that is not possible if you can’t go to the doctor or afford your medications.

    The entire purpose of government is to protect our basic rights. If it doesn’t do that, then what’s the point of having one? The government has a responsibility to ensure that every citizen has access to the best health care available. And that means without losing all their savings if they get very sick. The structures we have in place are simply not designed to do this. They are built on profit motives and the insurance principle. People without access to insurance at work–who are often those with the least means–pay three times what the rest of us do. And 40 million of us just can’t afford that, so they do without and hope nothing goes wrong.

    The problem with the insurance industry is that it shouldn’t exist.

  383. 383.
    Posted by JOe on 09/11/09 at 7:13 am

    So disrespectful and Rude. He wanted attention. He got it.

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    Posted by Sunshine Law on 09/11/09 at 7:48 am

    I happen to know Joe Wilson personally and for many years. He is an honorable man, strong and honest and true, who says what he thinks even if other people don’t agree. He has also been unfailingly helpful to his constituents, and listens to them; Saturday his DC office will be open all day to welcome the Tea Party attendees. The RHINOs and liberals who have responded on this site have simply no idea of his strength of character. Just as you can only kick a dog so many times before he turns on you, so Joe emoted when he shouldn’t have. Of course no one brings up the fact that Dems in a body BOOED President Bush during his State of the Union address. Class? You little darlings don’t have it.

    I actually READ the bill and it has more loopholes than a lawyer’s noose, subject to more interpretation than a gay marriage contract. The next unelected “Czar” can make this bill say and cover anyone or anything it wants.

    I was born and raised in SC, I left SC because I was sick of all of the panting drooling liberals and Neo-Cons who are bound and determined to socialize SC. I now live in a place where no one locks their houses or cars, everyone carries and no one cares, where there is no Wal Mart, and no government is involved in our lives. No houses here have been repossessed or foreclosed on, because here if you buy a thing you have worked for and can afford a thing. (Yes, it is still in America.) I took one of my pictures of Joe and me to work yesterday to show around – and everyone cheered. Just because the RHINOs and Liberals think they have won, and can ram anything down the throats of Americans, doesn’t mean they have and can. Many more people than you few mewling caterwauling yippers are proud of Joe Wilson, and thousands from out of SC as well as in have signed on to his donation page. But perhaps that is what you are trying to do in your emotionalized terror, fear, and loathing of anyone who refuses slavish agreement with POTUS – convince people that they are in error if they have a different opinion? Too late! Joe has become a rallying point for TRUE conservatives. Rhinos, go blow blue bubbles with your buddies – and step aside.

  385. 385.
    Posted by soloman gerbstein on 09/11/09 at 7:51 am

    I would wipe my ass with it.

  386. 386.
    Posted by Rob on 09/11/09 at 7:55 am

    The left is absurd. I served jury duty where a illegal child of an illegal mother who left the child with and illegal babysitter . The Babysitter was on trial for “shaken baby syndrome” . The baby was taken to a clinic then driven by ambulance to Greenwood Hospital then Air Vaced to Augusta where a Neurosurgeon flew in from Ohio to do surgery on a Marie Shivo child that is now 5 years older. Donny Mires and his dream team of layers took a week to prosecute this babysitter while twelve people missed work for a week. The appointed defense got up for 10 minutes on Friday and basically said “the babysitter is innocent”. We had translators throughout the trial. Long, drawn-out is to say the least. Taxpayers flipped the bill for this whole fricking debacle. What in your leftist mind makes you think for two bloody seconds that BO is telling the truth that the new health care proposal won’t pay for illegal to have ANYTHING that taxpayers won’t pick up the tab for, Quit drinking so much Kool-Aid.

  387. 387.

    Birthers of a Nation: The Addison (”Joe”) Wilson Story

    Here’s to that Southern fried fool,

    Who’s Big Pharma’s favorite tool!

    He rather suck cock,

    Or serve in Iraq,

    Than drink ‘Bama’s Aid of the Kool.

  388. 388.
    Posted by Wilson on 09/11/09 at 8:50 am

    Thanks Joe Wilson for helping raise $700,000 in contributions to your primary Democratic challenger with your little petulant outburst. It’s also nice to know that you and your entire family enjoy free government health insurance through the military, good enough for you but not for the rest of us, eh? Thanks again for leveraging off even more moderate Republicans to vote Democrat in the next election, we actually didn’t need more, but hey, if all the conservative politicians are going to side with the crazy rightwing fringe, it’s the least the Democratic party can do for sane, moderate people.

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    Posted by tim on 09/11/09 at 8:50 am

    michael gass
    if you would pull your head out of the big o’s a** you may have been able to reread my post a little closer. it says “i can’t always say i agree’d with bush” but it seems like you just want to attack anyone saying anything bad about your boy. well guess what buddy you can’t keep beating that old dog to death any longer. Bush is out and the country is falling apart and it’s obamas mess.
    as far as agreeing with torture to keep our country safe. YOU BET I DO!!! if it means keeping me or my family or even a liberal like you safe i 100% beleive in kicking there a** untill they talk. wrong or right it’s how i feel. after obama gets done weaking our country’s defences we’ll see how long before we’re hit again. but then somehow people like you will just blame it on Bush again………

  390. 390.

    [...] GOP leaders made him do it. So, considering that it really doesn’t mean much. Except that the right wing thinks they’ve found themselves a new hero. The perfect compliment to an “I’m with [...]

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    Posted by Budzy1911 on 09/11/09 at 9:15 am

    When you get use to the lies spewed by “One”, it hurts to hear the truth.

    Joe Wilson just told the emperor that he doesn’t have any cloths and the minions scream in disbelief!

    Based on the comments from the Church of the Government folks – Joe struck a cord – their blind defense of Obama is the same as a supporting a sports team that never wins. You know they are losers but to admit it mean that you are also a loser.

    Just sent my donation to Joe!

  392. 392.
    Posted by drjohn on 09/11/09 at 9:56 am

    “I think Wilson’s outburst was childish and rude and his facts are wrong. Why would anyone want to be with him? Uggh.”

    Wilson was absolutely right.

    Republicans will never again win until they lose this ridculous attitude.

  393. 393.
    Posted by Madeleine Walker on 09/11/09 at 10:09 am

    Yeah Joe!!! I’m in full support of your reaction to the lies that President Obama was spewing last night. I’m extremely disappointed in the Republicans who couldn’t even support you. What wimps. My husband is sending you financial support. Obama just called you, me and others who know what’s in the bill liars because we dare to speak out and yet we can’t call him on the same. Give me a break!!!

    Since congress voted down fact checking on who is legal and who isn’t, it says to me that illegals will be able to easily get health care.

    Also why can’t congress sign up for what they want for us!!! Is it because it’s not as good??? Hmm

  394. 394.
    Posted by Barb on 09/11/09 at 10:23 am

    South Carolina became a punch line after Miss South Carolina’s incoherent interview meltdown displayed an embarrassing lack of knowledge of geography and politics …. then we had the scandal with South Carolina’s Governor Mark Sanford, so self-righteous and full of himself til he’s outed writing girly love letters to his Argentinian (Hispanic!) mistress … now Joe Wilson’s outburst has given the rest of the nation the impression that this is a state of hicks, hypocrites and hillbillies …. For shame!

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    Posted by Raccoony on 09/11/09 at 10:24 am

    This Wilson speaks for me! shirt is makin’ the rounds too but it costs $$

    http://www.cafepress.com/JoeWilsonSpeaks

  396. 396.
    Posted by g55rumpy on 09/11/09 at 10:29 am

    Hell yeah I`d wear one.But I don`t do twitter or other such sites,only e-mail.

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    Posted by kathy on 09/11/09 at 10:37 am

    How can I got this t-shirt? I would wear it proudly. While his remark was out of place it was certainly not a lie & if our god-like prez can’t take the heat he needs to get out of the kitchen & yesterday won’t be too soon.

    Yesterday a dem friend told me that the remark was rascist because Joe was a good ol southern boy. I didn’t hear Joe call BO (I like calling hin that cause he stinks!) a lying n!&&er – so where does crap like that come from except the perverted minds of the koolaid drinking sheep.

  398. 398.
    Posted by DON on 09/11/09 at 10:46 am

    SO BASICALLY YOU ARE SAYING THAT YOU WOULD USE IT AS A TOWEL SINCE YOU ARE ALL ASS. DON’T FORGET TO SHARE IT WITH REST OF THE FAMILY TRAILER TRASH!

    . Posted by soloman gerbstein on 09/11/09 at 7:51 am

    I would wipe my ass with it.

  399. 399.
    Posted by DON on 09/11/09 at 10:50 am

    HEY I AM FORCED TO LIVE IN BOSTON. F! BOSTON, I’M WITH YOU. QUEERS, TRANSVESTITES AND TRAILER TRASH.

    363. Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 12:36 am

    I’m a New Yorker. F! Boston! lol…

  400. 400.
    Posted by DON on 09/11/09 at 10:52 am

    HEY, GREAT PICTURE! I THOUGHT YOU WERE A GUY!

    . Posted by Anita Rhett on 09/10/09 at 2:21 pm

    I think Wilson’s outburst was childish and rude and his facts are wrong. Why would anyone want to be with him? Uggh.

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    Posted by Linda Knott on 09/11/09 at 11:05 am

    I would love to wear the t-shirt. I think more congressmen and citizens should let the President know we do not appreciate or respest his lies.

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    I won a shirt! I am f1ydave on twitter! Email me for my mailing info.

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    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 11:06 am

    Good morning 397. Kathy who asks “How can I got this t-shirt?” The ignorance continues folks. I imagine her voice sounding like Gomer Pyle. Country bumpkin. You would know a nig now wouldn’t you?

  404. 404.
    Posted by jdcolv on 09/11/09 at 11:12 am

    About that Republican amendment to require an ID to get health care. Is a hospital supposed to turn away a person with a communcable disease, e.g. TB, because they do not have an ID so that person can go back out into the community and infect others? What about swine flu victims? Do we want to turn them away from heath care so they can infect he rest of us? Or should we just let them die because they do not have an ID when a simple shot might save them?

    Would a hospital which treats an accident victim near death without an ID be in violation of the Republican amendment?

    Was the ID amendment a backdoor attempt by the Republicans to get a national ID system put in place which they have not yet been successful at accomplishing through straight up legislative efforts? Given the historic misuse of national ID in other countries, and the potential for misuse here, is a national ID something that we really want to institute as a big government program? Do we really want to back door a national ID program by trying to piggy-back it on health care reform?

    To “Sunshine Law,” #313: When you read the bill, did you also read all of the sections of the existing statutes that the bill amends to understand how current law is changed by the amendments to those statutes? For example Section 1111(a)(2) of HR 3200 provides “(2) ADJUSTMENT IN RECALIBRATION FACTOR- Based on the initial analysis under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall adjust the case mix indexes under section 1888(e)(4)(G)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395yy(e)(4)(G)(i)) for fiscal year 2010 by the appropriate recalibration factor as proposed in the proposed rule for Medicare skilled nursing facilities issued by such Secretary on May 12, 2009 (74 Federal Register 22214 et seq.).” Did you check the Social Security Act and the May 12 proposed rule for Medicare skilled nursing facilities to understand how it all fits together? Maybe doing so would have clarified some of the “loopholes” that you found in the bill when you read it.

    My point is that the attempt to somehow smear proponents of the legislation with the charge that they “did not read the bill” is a red herring. Legislation this involved is always drafted by statutory drafting experts after getting direction from the legislators requesting the legislation. These drafting experts, who are non-partisan (and human) ocassionally make errors, so that there is normally a “technical corrections” bill that follows the enactment of major legislation. Finally, committee reports to help understand the intent of the provisions in the bill are generally published.

    In this process, the role of the legislator is to understand the intent of what s/he is voting on, not to read the verbatim language of the bill, and vote based on his/her determination of the merits of the legislation.

  405. 405.
    Posted by Sue on 09/11/09 at 11:12 am

    Let he who is without guilt throw the first stone.

  406. 406.
    Posted by kathy on 09/11/09 at 11:23 am

    I’m far from ignorant Gerri but go ahead & call me names and display to the world what a hypocrite that you are. Do you feel better now?

  407. 407.

    I would wear this t-shirt more proudly than anything i’ve ever worn in my life. Congressman Wilson is a true patriot to stand up to this immoral, communist president we have. he is trying to destroy America from within. to all you liberal democrats, when your kids are having to stand in line behind an illegal immigrant or some random crackhead at the doctors office and there is nothing they can do to get help any quicker, you can thank yourselves. liberal ignorance is mind boggling and it’s embarrassing to know i live in a country with people like yourselves.

  408. 408.
    Posted by kris on 09/11/09 at 11:31 am

    oh I am so in this to win it …. I WOULD BE PROUD TO WEAR THIS SHIRT!

  409. 409.
    Posted by ken seiger on 09/11/09 at 11:37 am

    i would wear this hirt with dignity because i cant stand obama

  410. 410.
    Posted by Ksull on 09/11/09 at 11:44 am

    He is lying (Obama)…if as a country we offer a national (health) plan to everyone, then as per our constitution everyone must be able to receive health care…..legal and illegal alike. So Ruben and you other lefties maybe you should become a little more familiar with how our constitution works. It was supposed to be a safeguard against Socialism and Marxism….Read a book, John Adams would be a great start….who is going to pay for “free” health care for all these people…those of us who work!

  411. 411.
    Posted by Haldir of Lorien on 09/11/09 at 12:06 pm

    It was OK for the Dumbocrats to boo Bush but it is an atrocity for a Republican to utter one word of defiance. Sounds like Big Brother is here and healthy in our new “1984″.

  412. 412.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 12:22 pm

    Unlike you Kathy, I’m empathetic towards others and I feel your embarrassment, and the embarrassment of all the other empathetic, intelligent and SANE people in this country who agree with me.

  413. 413.
    Posted by Larry on 09/11/09 at 12:27 pm

    Worse part about it is Joe lied and here we are validating the true lair. Get your facts correct. http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/sep/09/joe-wilson/joe-wilson-south-carolina-said-obama-lied-he-didnt/

  414. 414.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 12:29 pm

    Hey 408. Kris! You ever see Rocky? There’s a part in the movie where Adrian yells, “YOU CAN’T WIN!”. You can’t win this thing Kris so don’t get your hopes up. Then again, Bush was the President for all those years so you all do know how to cheat.

  415. 415.
    Posted by Dash on 09/11/09 at 12:29 pm

    Joe Wilson is disgusting and so is your T shirt.

  416. 416.
    Posted by judy on 09/11/09 at 12:51 pm

    The Liberals have taken over Washington!
    They call them selfs Democrats.Their agenda is a Social Democracy
    ( a political movement advocating a gradual and peaceful transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic mean )
    They have slowly been taking over for years.
    And then came Obama! And the Dream of Socialism has come to pass in a Liberal Washington. Is Socialism your dream? If so! ask your self this.What are you willing to give up? Socialism-
    (a system of society or group living in which there is no private property and a surrender of holdings by propertied Groups)
    Ted Kennedy, was a Liberal and a Socialist! He was the main player in putting Obama in the White House.
    Kennedy’s life work was Universal Health Care. He wanted all Illegal Aliens to have health care.When he sang, the (National Anthem) in Spanish! that was a turning point in Washington. Kennedy turned the torch of Socialism, over to Obama. To pick up where he left off on his dream of Universal Health Care that includes all Illegal Aliens.Pelosi is also a main player in Health Care for all Illegal Aliens. So when you hear, Obama say Illegals will not have health care he is lying. The only reason, they are trying so hard to pass Universal Health Care is for the Illegal Aliens.When you hear them talk about the ER being over ran by Illegals. This is true! How do we pay for their health care? we have to pay for it some how right! So the Liberals have to come up with a plan to cover all the illegals.Do not be Fooled by their lies.
    I am so proud of Joe Wilson.

  417. 417.
    Posted by angel torres on 09/11/09 at 1:05 pm

    illegals will not be coverd,to make sure the same people who make sure they cant work here will be in charge of that

  418. 418.
    Posted by Thomas on 09/11/09 at 1:07 pm

    All you libs amaze me, On pg 132 of the bill it does deny people here illegaly. BUT read the section on families it is so poorly written that every illegal in the country will have access to the gov’t sponsored care, period. This will be the biggest waste of money since the TARP bill oh yeah there was real transparancy too, But let’s blame that on Bush after all the dems have actually had control of Congess for the last 4 yrs

  419. 419.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 1:08 pm

    407. Grant Johnson! I’m sure you will wear it proudly. You fear America’s children will have to stand in line behind illegal immigrants because your forefather’s and Columbus and company never stood behind the NATIVE Americans? Why don’t you and your kind go sail off to another undeveloped country and kill millions of natives, enslave millions of people to build up YOUR country, and then save yourself the Karma of having to deal with future immigrants and natives coming into YOUR country making YOU wait in line. It is quite mind-boggling how sadistic, self-righteous and savage human beings can be. If your kids have to wait in line SO BE IT! It won’t be the fucking first time their lazy asses waited in line. Bet your kids waited in line for the latest iPhone and I’m sure it’s O.K. with you for a Mexican illegal immagrant to do some hard labor your tired ass could never be capable of doing because you come from a long lineage of imbeciles who only know how to dictate what they need done, and wear white cloths over their heads. Today you wanna wear Joe Wilson t-shirts? Wear it proudly son…wear it proudly. You deserve it.

  420. 420.
    Posted by gruaud on 09/11/09 at 1:09 pm

    Joe Wilson and his ilk are hillbilly trash.

    Nothing more. Probably less.

  421. 421.
    Posted by JHT on 09/11/09 at 1:15 pm

    My God…………..Do any of you people Know What This day is REALLY about ????

  422. 422.
    Posted by Jim B. on 09/11/09 at 1:19 pm

    What Health Care does the members of Congress Recieve ???? Is it Government ??? Duh !!

  423. 423.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 1:21 pm

    …And Grant when you do wear it, come to New York City and make your statement because I’m certain I’ll soon read about somebody breaking their foot off in your MFing ass.

  424. 424.
    Posted by HR on 09/11/09 at 1:22 pm

    Does anyone know what this day is really about ?? I guess NOT !!

  425. 425.
    Posted by John Restaino on 09/11/09 at 1:24 pm

    Wilson did a great job!! I am so glad we all could see first hand the stupidity of the Right Wing. Guess what Right wingers Illegal immigrants will always be treated in our hospitals!! You see here in America we take care of those who maybe less fortunate, or ill no matter where they are from. I think you crazy, Glenn Beck wannabees should join Texas in succeeding from out Union!!!

  426. 426.
    Posted by Veritas on 09/11/09 at 1:41 pm

    Joe Wilson – Just another Closet Segregationist caught on tape. I guess GOP really DOES mean Grumpy Old Pricks.

  427. 427.

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  428. 428.
    Posted by Johnny Waste on 09/11/09 at 1:47 pm

    How about “I hiked the Appalachian Trail with Mark” baby T’s?

    The Right-wingers fiddle while the republican party burns. Rock on.

  429. 429.

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  430. 430.
    Posted by Christine Zettle on 09/11/09 at 1:54 pm

    I was born in Brooklyn, lived in NYC, LI and now in Florida. I believe in a US of A not the Socialized States of America. I was raised with the understanding that with hard work and determination anything is possible in this country. That is why people have been willing to die to get here – We are a Govt of the People by the People. This is NOT the land of the free ride. American’s are willing to give a hand – up, not hand out to anybody – I do not want Socialized Anything. If you want to come to this Country you need to come in legally, like my Grandparents. Obama may be the President but he is NOT making any changes. Washington is the same ol’ same ol’ – Lobbying, Interest Groups, Lies & Deceits. I say Call Him Out, he and all the other Politicians up on the hill who have lost touch with who they represent. I say wear that shirt with conviction – and I am far from a Red Neck.

  431. 431.
    Posted by Patriot on 09/11/09 at 2:16 pm

    The very existence of the this website has been referenced as evidence of what’s wrong with American politics. See the following:

    http://axisofreason.com/2009/09/11/pinocchiogate/

  432. 432.
    Posted by WyoDoug on 09/11/09 at 2:17 pm

    For all you liberals the congressional Research Service said this:

    “Under H.R. 3200, a ‘Health Insurance Exchange’ would begin operation in 2013 and would offer private plans alongside a public option…H.R. 3200 does not contain any restrictions on noncitzens—whether legally or illegally present, or in the United States temporarily or permanently—participating in the Exchange.”

    CRS also notes that the bill has no provision for requiring those seeking coverage or services to provided proof of citizenship. So, absent some major amendments to the legislation and a credible, concrete enforcement effort in action, looks like the myth on this issue is the one being spread by Obama, Reid, Pelosi, et. al.

    Oops looks like Wilson was right.

    But we all knew that, some of us went willing to front the socilaism offered by this president.

  433. 433.

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  434. 434.
    Posted by Jay on 09/11/09 at 2:51 pm

    I may order one t-shirt and then just mark in the one “NOT” so that it reads “I’m NOT with Joe Wilson”. Then, I get a free t-shirt but don’t have to become a neanderthal in order to wear it.

  435. 435.

    You cannot refuse Medical Help to anyone! Although the proposed HR3200 says no help to illegals. you can’t stop it!

  436. 436.
    Posted by kathy on 09/11/09 at 3:00 pm

    Gerri – you are quite a vicious person. Your blood pressure must be thru the roof. . . . .chill baby!

    Just a bit of information for you – I too am empathetic towards people who have less than me however I believe that social programs imprison people as much as a gray bar hotel. If you give a man a fish he eats for a day, if you teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime. Train people to work productively take away lifetime benefits for the lazy.

    I’m not sure how you came to the conclusion that I was embarrassed but you apparently don’t have any skills in reading comprehension. I am not embarrassed to be supportive of Joe Wilson. I think he said what many in the country are feeling & those who voted for BO (cause he stinks!) are the ones who should be embarrassed by this monster who is leading us into socialism as quickly as you let him. Then there are the rest of us who are prepared to push back & prevent that from happening.

    While you regard yourself as intelligent & sane, someone of out there would like to disagree with this assessment that you have of yourself. You have used the word SANE as it applies to yourself rather loosely. Anyway how sane can someone be who lives in NYC? But here in the midwest we have a name for you – COASTIES

  437. 437.
    Posted by Dr Ennis on 09/11/09 at 3:29 pm

    Wow. How can anyone in this country feel supportive of someone who shows such disrespect for the President of The United States? Do you remember the anger people felt when the Iraqi reporter threw his shoes at then President Bush? The man was an Iraqi reporter. He had seen his country destroyed and civilians killed by Bush Sr AND Bush Jr. and here is Bush Jr saying “wow we did alot for your country” so he throws his shoes. If that bothered you- then shouldn’t Mr Wilson’s comments bother you even more?
    Almost every wealthy country- New Zealand, Belgium, Japan and etc have health care for every citizen. It is like having public roads and govt run post office. It makes the country stronger. I know too many people who have NO health care. period. and they are WORKING American citizens. This is NOT acceptable to me. And it is not acceptable to me that corporations such as Walmart can pay their full time employees such low wages that they actually qualify for and receive food stamps and live without health care. If you personally can afford health care, you are lucky. But what about your brothers and sisters? Jesus said “As you do unto others so you have done unto me”. This isnt a game. I know a family of 3 young boys who’s father DIED because he did not have health insurance and the hospital he was rushed to refused, on that basis, to help him. This was a working man who loved his children. This was an American. Like I said, Belgium, New Zealand, Japan and many other civilized countries have health care for all of their citizens and it hasnt led to the destruction of their democratic sytems. Why do we feel that only those who can afford health care should have it? How can we be a nation UNDER GOD when we have this attitude?

  438. 438.
    Posted by tom budas on 09/11/09 at 3:34 pm

    Reading these replies are absolutely shocking. An outrageously assinine congressman obviously representing his district. How sad. Too bad South Carolina didn’t get their wish in 1861 to leave the Union. You people are totally out of touch with reality.

  439. 439.

    Congrats to the man for calling out what Obama is: A Liar of the first degree. His “statements” during his address to Congress are not correct in many instances. Yet, he persists in misstating them, obviously intentionally, to get the America public to somehow “agree” with him.

    Now the Liberals in congress want to “censure” Joe Wilson. This is from the same Bozos who thought the Congressman from Louisiana should be able to commit felonies on Capitol property. Nothing like an attack on the First Amendment to start off the Liberals day: Censure those who DARE to disagree with their agenda.

  440. 440.
    Posted by anotherscian on 09/11/09 at 3:41 pm

    sorry, most conservatives are actuallly out working today.

    you libs keep typing. you’re doing awesome letting libery slip away, one keystroke at a time….

    im with joe wilson.

  441. 441.
    Posted by Christine Zettle on 09/11/09 at 3:42 pm

    What do you mean – my comment is awaiting moderation from two hours ago?

  442. 442.
    Posted by iwithstupid on 09/11/09 at 3:43 pm

    can i get a tshirt..that says.. I AM WITH STUPID????

  443. 443.
    Posted by anotherscian on 09/11/09 at 3:47 pm

    …And Grant when you do wear it, come to New York City and make your statement because I’m certain I’ll soon read about somebody breaking their foot off in your MFing ass.

    woah, there, Gerri. time to leave starbucks and hit the hackysack trail…. the only the being broken off in anyones arse might be the organic cucumbers you seem to be smokin’…

  444. 444.
    Posted by Jill on 09/11/09 at 4:25 pm

    To Dave in #7: I’m pretty sure you meant “who’s”, and maybe next time you should try attending the third grade before you correct someone else’s spelling.

    To Greg in #253: Don’t ever try to quote God while supporting a bill that allows for abortions. You’re right up there with Gerri, who tries make righteous claims while spouting profanity-laced, rude remarks.

    As for all those who think the Conservatives are just “racists,” maybe you pathetic sheep should pull the wool from over your eyes (haha) and try thinking for yourselves rather than blindly supporting someone just because he’s black? Black, white, purple or blue, try focusing on facts.

    And by the way, I’m from upstate NY and I now live abroad, and I completely support Joe Wilson and anyone else who will stand up against Obama. Those of you rude making jokes about South Carolina & the south in general, maybe you should try another insult tactic. Wake up and realize that there are intelligent, well-informed Americans across the nation and the world who aren’t impressed by your liberal smoke & mirrors, and who stand together to support our NATION, our TROOPS, and the OFFICE of the President, but not Barak Obama.

  445. 445.
    Posted by Joe Wilson on 09/11/09 at 4:25 pm

    I will wear my T-shirt to the next KKK Grand Dragon Ball!

  446. 446.
    Posted by wayne on 09/11/09 at 4:32 pm

    To janicki yu say get your facts straight, well get yours straight, its not Japanese that get into the political fist fights its the Taiwanese, of course to a lib they all look alike. God bless Sen. Wilson for his telling it like it is.

  447. 447.
    Posted by Ron on 09/11/09 at 4:32 pm

    “America’s Congressman”?

    Because just calling Obama a n****r would be “racist”, huh?

    You poor, poor cretins.

  448. 448.
    Posted by wayne on 09/11/09 at 4:40 pm

    tell Restaino message number 425 to spend less time worshipping Obama and waiting in line for his welfare check and learn how to spell. It is seceding….not succeeding …no doubt an illegal himself, welcome to America DA

  449. 449.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/11/09 at 4:53 pm

    Is that as creative as you all could get…Coasties? My blood pressure is perfect. Expletives flow nicely sometimes and you understand them. Kathy, I comprehended long ago when I was told by a wise person that you can’t reason with a jackass so disagree with me all you want. Making asses out of themselves is EXACTLY what Disagreeable beings like yourself do.

  450. 450.
    Posted by Edward on 09/11/09 at 5:18 pm

    Shouldn’t this t-shirt come with a hood?

  451. 451.
    Posted by rfdietl on 09/11/09 at 6:00 pm

    Don’t any of you name-calling ultra-liberal ninnies understand that Obama did lie because in the bill there is no way to prevent illegals from benefiting from health care provisions. There is not a way to check for citizenship status because the Liberals would not let the Conservatives add that provision to the bill(s).

    OBAMA DID LIE! Get used to the truth, he lies every day and evcry time he opens his mouth!

  452. 452.
    Posted by Bob on 09/11/09 at 6:04 pm

    Obama lied on many other points in that wonderful speech, calling for Unity of the parties.
    Accusing the Reps of not offering anything, when in fact the Dems will not even consider anything put forth by them.
    How is this for a bit for fiction. “I WILL NOT SIGN A BILL THAT ADDS ONE DIME TO THE DEBT’.??????????

  453. 453.
    Posted by Robert on 09/11/09 at 6:08 pm

    Joe Wilson, keep speaking out, you show your stupidity better than anyone could.

  454. 454.
    Posted by scr1bbler on 09/11/09 at 6:36 pm

    A lie of commission
    Makes us all stand and shout,
    But a lie of omission
    Could take years to find out.

    And if aliens cross over

  455. 455.
    Posted by sandra on 09/11/09 at 6:48 pm

    the liberals booed bush and that was okay
    whatever…
    good for joe

    obama is an arrogant neophyte ass

  456. 456.
    Posted by Jill on 09/11/09 at 7:21 pm

    so he yelled out something inappropriately..so what? now, we are supposed to focus on those few seconds of behavior instead of the healthcare bill?

    btw, i just love the responses of the faux progressives who continue to insult the (pick one) intelligence/education/ literacy/knowledge of obama detractors. did you guys ever see the tapes of people who were voting for your messiah? they couldn’t correctly answer one question about history, government, civics, politics. talk about morons.

  457. 457.
    Posted by scr1bbler on 09/11/09 at 7:28 pm

    A lie of commission

    Makes us all stand and shout,

    But a lie of omission

    Could take years to find out.

    And if aliens cross over
    For Socialist care,
    Each sweet, fuzzy Grover,
    While avoiding the fare

    With counterfeit papers
    (Provided by Libs)
    Pulling all the same capers,
    Telling all the same fibs,

    Then Obama won’t see it
    And “No one can know
    That illegals, albeit
    We can’t make ‘em go,

    Were gaming the system
    And growing like ’shrooms
    As reconnaissance missed ‘em
    In Emergency Rooms.”

    “Besides,” says our leader
    “A Congressional pen
    ‘Twixt the writer and reader
    Takes an age, and by then

    I can pass other bills
    Midst my Howdies and Thankees,
    And without any frills
    Merely make them all Yankees!”

  458. 458.
    Posted by David Tabor on 09/11/09 at 8:18 pm

    It amazes me that you can be so unwilling to support those who are less well off than yourself. I believe it was Jesus who made the claim that “inasmuch as you did not do things to help the poor, the naked, and the oppreseed, just so much he will not support those people on judgement day.” No matter what set of plans are put forth for national health care, there will be significant flaws to them. However, our concern for those less fortunate should overrule our concern, or at least lead us to propose and equally sweeping enterprise in some manner. I haven’t heard this from you or your party. It is very disappointing to this life-long republican.

  459. 459.
    Posted by Twitter on 09/11/09 at 8:42 pm

    Right on Mr.Wilson!!!I need a shirt! Someone needed to call obama on his make believe I’m only looking out for you worthless americans! I’ll give you my perfect health care system of rationing!! Some of you who are so intrigued with his health care plan-why don’t you step forward and be the guinea pigs! That would really be the perfect study.

  460. 460.
    Posted by Tom Evans on 09/11/09 at 9:48 pm

    Anyone who would wear this T-shirts is an inbred buffoon.

  461. 461.
    Posted by Adi on 09/11/09 at 9:53 pm

    How does this sound for a t shirt one of the doctors protesting in Washington today said it…

    “Before we have health care reform, we need government reform. ”

    Can somebody arrange it to sound better?

  462. 462.
    Posted by MichiganChet on 09/11/09 at 10:25 pm

    Oh my God, this shirt is funny. It is so like the “I’m with Stupid” t shirts of the 70’s that at first I thought this was a joke from the progressive left! Leave it to the stupid people to come up with something like this. . . I’m with Wilson!!. Hey, can I also get a “Joe Wilson’s with me” shirt with a little pointy hand on it?
    Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hahahahahaha….

    All the brilliance of those who thought up the ‘teabagging movement’

  463. 463.
    Posted by Dennis Bethel on 09/11/09 at 10:29 pm

    WAY TO GO JOE!!!! I DON’T AGREE WITH IT BEING ON THE HOUSE FLOOR BUT HE HASN’T BEEN HEARD UNTIL HE CHOSE THAT POINT. TELL THE LEFT TO KISS YOUR ASS NEXT! YOU ALREADY APOLOGIZED (WHICH I AGREE WITH FOR THE PRINCIPLE) BUT WE NEED YOU THERE VOICING OUT!!!

  464. 464.
    Posted by Natalie on 09/11/09 at 11:14 pm

    Thankfully, Joe had the guts to stand up for the truth – a quality sadly lacking in many.

  465. 465.
    Posted by Brittancus on 09/11/09 at 11:29 pm

    The incident that occurred in Congress by Rep. Joe Wilson R-NC, illustrates the consequences of a blurring line between illegal immigration and health care. Our politicians have been alerted to the angry voices of the American people. For once they have disregarded the business campaign contributors and all the cloaked gifts given for services rendered by special interest lobbyists. Millions of US citizens are enraged with the status quo buying favors from our representatives that has led to our wilting economy. Today speaking on behalf of Washington committees on health care, the lawmaking emphasized that illegal aliens cannot access the new health reform package, that any person applying will be checked through government databases.

    E-Verify might be implemented for this very issue, that it has shown in the majority of cases remarkable successes in remove illegal alien workers from the working environment. E-Verify can solve this problem and bring sanity back to immigration enforcement. E-VERIFICATION OF EACH AND EVERY AMERICAN WORKER MUST BE MADE PERMANENT? NOT JUST VOLUNTARY POLICY, BUT AS A FULL FORCE OF OPERATION CARRYING STRICT PENALTIES. This operation will work under federal policies? But what about state laws? California as an example is a Sanctuary state for millions of illegal immigrants and their families? Other border states are also occupied by large proportions of unlawful populations of foreign nationals?

    This last year has culminated in huge financial losses in California caused by millions of low income illegal aliens, which has created a third world community within the United States. There must be federal measures to bring under control, massive spending benefits for people who have no right from benefiting from those who come here legally or were born here. How can any public health care option work at a state level, when states like California ignore federal law, regarding financial refuge to indigent people? Our own people remain homeless and in many cases without hope, when legislators have prioritized, health care, education an overloaded jail system and easy welfare money for illegal immigrants?

    The once golden state has been using taxpayer money, to support illegal aliens, when the same expenditures should have been adopted for a collapsing infrastructure. Highways, schools, tunnels, bridges and dams in a dangerous state of disrepair? Our legislators in many cases have been seduced by lobbyists and should be banned from any contact with our politicians. This will never happen, but something must be done? Millions have been spent on derailing the health care reform currently and in the past, as has immigration enforcement. Rescinding 287(g) federal training for local police enforcement of immigration laws, the NO MATCH LETTER and the cutting back on ICE raids on obnoxious businesses using foreign workers.

    The order to crush E-verify was given to Sen.Harry Reid, Speaker Pelosi, Janet Napolitano, but narrowly survived in the Senate chambers. Both political parties are equally to blame for not enforcing the 1986 Immigration Control & Reform Act that was inundated with fraud and a desire to weaken the laws. Now they want to rescind that law, offering yet another reform package that will never function? Let’s not kid ourselves! Huge veiled forces are at work to import as much cheap labor as possible with no restraints, lowering wages and an unconscionable burden on taxpayers.

    DON’T LET THE POWERS IN WASHINGTON WHITEWASH THE FACTS! DEMAND THE ORIGINAL DESIGNED FENCE AND THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF E-VERIFY, 287 (g), THE SAVE ACT AND AS WRITTEN, THE 1986 SIMPSON/MAZZOLI BILL AND AMEND THEM IF NEED BE? NO MORE IMMIGRATION REFORM? DO THE JOB THEY WERE VOTED FOR? CALL YOUR POLITICIANS AT 202-224-3121 AND DEMAND THESE LAWS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE? MORE ANSWERS FOUND AT NUMBERSUSA & JUDICIAL WATCH.

  466. 466.
    Posted by captaintim on 09/11/09 at 11:30 pm

    NO FREE SHIRTS!?

    WWWWWWWWWWWWWEAKSAAAAAAAWWWWCE!

    Just like Joe Wilson’s actions. This is the type of politician driving republicans to go democrat.

  467. 467.
    Posted by Jay David on 09/12/09 at 12:03 am

    So Obama can call Palin a liar during his speech and that’s OK but if someone calls him a liar that is the end of the world.

    So when Pete Stark called President Bush a “liar who sends US soldiers to die for amusement” in Congress that was fine and dandy but when Joe calls Obama a liar the libs get all wee-weed up.

    It seems the Dems are free and easy handing out insults but can’t take it when they get it back. What pathetic losers. And the funny thing is that most people in this country are now aware that OIbamacare will go to illegal aliens which is why the Dems are now rushing to close that loophole in the bill. Score one for Jolting Joe !!

  468. 468.
    Posted by Alice on 09/12/09 at 12:32 am

    Sure, get the shirt – make yourself a target for snake oil salesman and various shysters by announcing how gullible you are.

    Don’t say you weren’t warned!

  469. 469.
    Posted by James Carville on 09/12/09 at 1:07 am

    Joe was right, but what he should’ve said was “It’s the Economy, Stupid Obama!”

  470. 470.
    Posted by Henry B on 09/12/09 at 1:13 am

    If any liberal sincerely believes that national health care will not cover illegals and abortion, how do they explain the Democrats frantically opposing amendments that would make this explicit?
    On July 30 of this year, a House committee voted against a Republican amendment offered by Rep. Nathan Deal that would have required health care providers to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program to prevent illegal aliens from receiving government health care services. All Republicans and five Democrats voted for it, but 29 Democrats voted against it, killing the amendment. GO JOE!!

  471. 471.
    Posted by Momo on 09/12/09 at 1:20 am

    Maybe Obama will provide legal counsel for ACORN again but no charges have been filed. Actually talk about corrupt the Baltimore DA is thinking of bringing charges against the undercover reporter for illegal wiretapping. You know similar to warrantless wire tapping that Obama ridiculed Bush for during the election. Once in office Obama not only defended the program but expanded same. You just can’t make this stuff up!!

  472. 472.

    [...] By the way… You can get your “I’m with Joe Wilson” T-shirt here. [...]

  473. 473.

    Here’s a website dedicated to the Teaparty Protesters;

    a href=”http://3cpo.brinkster.net/t.htm”> The Tea Party Chronicles

    Check it out, lots of pictures and other momento’s

  474. 474.
    Posted by Doll on 09/12/09 at 8:12 am

    Oh, Republicans are REAL stupid- don’t know how to SPELL, yada yada. And Joe Biden is a GENIUS. Why, dontcha know, Americans all had televisions during the Great Depression,so that Hoover could address the nation? Let see, WHEN was the depression, and WHEN was TV first introduced?

  475. 475.
    Posted by darek on 09/12/09 at 9:40 am

    Idiot leftists,

    Joe Wilson will be re-elected. Democrats will lose many seats in 2010…because we all know by now that Obama is a liar. Law without enforcement mechanism does not work. HR 3200 does not have any enforcement so if the illegal asks for care he/she will get it. There are states where they can get driver’s licenses and that’s all they need fo ID.
    Keep drooling over it but Joe has said what majority of people think now. Hahahaha.

  476. 476.
    Posted by darek on 09/12/09 at 9:42 am

    I am not surprised that leftists are so ignorant-most of them graduated from public schools…but why are so many of you racist?

  477. 477.
    Posted by Patches1248 on 09/12/09 at 9:46 am

    first we have “Joe the Plummer”…now “Joe the Congressman”…I guess it only takes an average “Joe” to see thru the BS in Washington! WAY TO TO JOE!

  478. 478.
    Posted by Smile_and_Nod on 09/12/09 at 10:33 am

    I’m with Joe Wilson, in as much as I’m equally full of shit.

  479. 479.
    Posted by Roby on 09/12/09 at 11:49 am

    Go Joe! I am glad someone has the guts to speak out for the truth. It is funny how less than one minute before Joe yelled “You Lie”, Obama called a number of Republicans liars, yet he didn’t apologize. Goes to show how two-faced this administration is. They sling mud behind someone’s back and that is fine, a Republican says something to your face and everyone gets up in arms. Also, one reply said that yelling “You Lie” is for the playground, I wonder what not answering a phone call for an apology is for?

  480. 480.
    Posted by betty on 09/12/09 at 12:25 pm

    Most posters here would love to wear a shirt that proclaims: I BELIEVE EVERYTHING BARACK OBAMA SAYS! YES, EVERYTHING!! They would then be proud, superior in their intellect, and even much better spellers than the hicks who like Joe Wilson.

  481. 481.
    Posted by John on 09/12/09 at 12:32 pm

    This is exactly the type of cheap tricks that prompted me to quit the Republican party after having supported it for 14 years. Joe Wilson, Joe the plumber, Sarah Palin – do you really think we can run a country with this – they’re running it into the ground !

  482. 482.
    Posted by scr1bbler on 09/12/09 at 12:48 pm

    “When a man shows himself to be unamenable to the sweet voice of reason, there’s nothing for it but to stop his mouth with a corn cob.”

    Abe Lincoln

  483. 483.
    Posted by vanDoorn on 09/12/09 at 12:48 pm

    HEY JOE,
    I HAVE SOMETHING TO DONATE

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  484. 484.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/12/09 at 2:15 pm

    456. Jill, it doesn’t matter what TYPES of people voted for Obama. Americans voted him in and obviously the majority of us are sick and tired of idiots like you determined to stay stuck in your little Conservative, White Is Right world. What types of people voted for McCain? Don’t answer that. I’ll tell you. Old, racist, gullible and ignorant savages.

  485. 485.
    Posted by Dave Speed on 09/12/09 at 2:32 pm

    For all the MORONS out there that say Obama’s health-care bill WILL NOT support Illegal Immigrants. FYI, there are SEVERAL LOOPHOLES that WILL ALLOW Illegals Healthcare. Here are a few:

    * Section 246 of the bill prohibits “undocumented aliens” from receiving health care, but does not prescribe a method for verifying the legal status of applicants.

    * Section 1702 of the bill requires that “the State shall accept without further determination the enrollment under [the Medicaid program] of an individual determined by the Commissioner to be a non-traditional Medicaid eligible individual.” However, the bill does not require the government to apply the existing citizenship and identity verification requirements that exist in the current Medicare statute.

    * Section 1714 states, “in determining eligibility for services under this subsection, the State may consider only the income of the applicant or recipient.” This means that for certain non-essential services, the State can disregard an individual’s immigration status and look only at the individual’s income.

    And btw, the 8 MILLION Illegals currently in the US RECEIVE FREE HEALTH-CARE, EDUCATION and SOCIAL SERVICES such as Welfare PAID FOR by the IDIOT DOUBTING-THOMASES other wise know as the AMERICAN TAX-PAYER.

  486. 486.
    Posted by Buck on 09/12/09 at 2:54 pm

    Well at least he said something that got the attention of the world in Prime Time. And by the time he said it I was ready for intermission anyway. Lafin

  487. 487.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/12/09 at 3:03 pm

    Apparently there wasn’t a lot of verifying going on when the Bush administration was in office, but because it happened under the Republicans watch it makes it all O.K. So you need to cut out all your crying over something that hasn’t even happened.

  488. 488.
    Posted by MikeA on 09/12/09 at 3:16 pm

    What a GOP Puppet:

    2003, Wilson voted to provide federal funds for illegal immigrants’ healthcare. The vote came on the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, which contained Sec. 1011 authorizing $250,000 annually between 2003 and 2008 for government reimbursements to hospitals who provide treatment for uninsured illegal immigrants. The program has been extended through 2009 and there is currently a bipartisan bill in Congress to make it permanent.

  489. 489.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/12/09 at 3:27 pm

    …339. Randy, I apologize if my language offends you but please don’t tell lies that this country does not put a price on people’s lives. Most likely all of your Great-Great Grandparents put a price on people’s lives. You guys tend to like to forget about that. Now Jill, focus on my comment right here and don’t try to come off like my language is offensive and disrespectful. You wouldn’t know disrespect if Joe Wilson slapped you in the face. You’re stuck in your White world.

  490. 490.
    Posted by Sally on 09/12/09 at 3:39 pm

    Pardon me if your President and the democratic party gets a little offended. Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi said much worse about George Bush…no talk then about respecting the office…I just donated to you Joe and I am not from SC…can’t let the inmates take over the assylum.

  491. 491.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/12/09 at 3:42 pm

    469. James Carville. I wonder if you are THE James Carville because I enjoy listening to James Carville and watching his facial reactions. James sounds like he could say the N word better than the worst slave master who ever lived, but believe it or not, I love James Carville Southern accent.

  492. 492.
    Posted by ritchie the riveter on 09/12/09 at 5:47 pm

    How about adding “This marks the official end of civil discourse”?

    You’re 22 years late … that ended with the hearings on Robert Bork … and was ended in part by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

    And over 20 years of ignoring illegal immigration, after the last time our leaders said “we’d have no more”, puts what Rep. Wilson said squarely in the Truth column … regardless of the wording in any of the bills. Straining at the gnats of the wording of the bills to justify demonizing Rep. Wilson … or any opponent of this Administration and their allies of the Congressional Clown Posse …is itself, unjustified.

    We the People have to look beyond the “mere words” of the legislation, to its logical outcomes should it be implemented. However, from what I see here and elsewhere, apparently too many supporters of this legislation are mired in class envy and profit-motive paranoia for them to do that.

    BTW, he has apologized for the timing … but not for the content … of the statement.

    And that content is shared by the millions who stood up, in DC and elsewhere around this nation, to stridently condemn the intellectual dishonesty being perpetrated by the DC power elites and their class-envy-driven sycophants.

    Y’ALL STOP THE LYIN’ … WE’LL STOP THE YELLIN’!!

  493. 493.

    Michael Gass post #358 This country was using imported steel and other metal construction materials back in the late ’70’s. The same countries have been importing untested/unsafe products for at least 40 years. I can not put this on any one political party. Lobbyist and greed have put us right where we were, heading into the ‘Great Depression’…break the middle class…separation between upper and lower class…
    Global warming? Bogust…the same polution floats over the ocean to our west coast…check and see where your salmon comes from…have neuropothey from the chemicals used in China?? etc. We all need to think for ourselves instead of believing all of the B.S. (bloated syntax) that comes from our leaders and the news media!!! Research for yourself!!! Mick

  494. 494.

    DAVE SPEED you are right on brother!!!

  495. 495.
    Posted by CadeauChateau on 09/12/09 at 9:42 pm

    I certainly applaud Joe Wilson and his sentiments 100%! He’ll weather this storm, stay in congress, and have the full support of each and every TRUE American. If you go to

    http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2337604/posts

    and click on CQ Politics underscored at the top, it will take you to their article that states “A spokesman for Wilson says he’s had a post-outburst fundraising boost as well, that has topped $700,000.” The bottom of the article also says “CQ Politics rates the general election contest Leans Republican.”

    Of course we’d never hear facts like this from liberal television media. It’s no wonder FOX’ viewer ship has increased by 22% since the “election” the last I heard. It’s probably even higher now.

    Obama himself disgraces Congress, the White House, and this great nation. He is nothing but a poser who stole the “election” by a combination of massive voter fraud and liberal media. Obama is a radical extremist who is trying to destroy the United States from within. Socialism is the transition between Capitalism and Communism. He’s well on his way to permanently decimating the Democratic party and the Democrats are blindly letting him do it. So be it…that much is their problem. What Obama deserves is to be run out of Washington on a rail. The sooner the better.

  496. 496.
    Posted by duanojo on 09/12/09 at 10:25 pm

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  497. 497.
    Posted by Dana from Texas on 09/12/09 at 11:14 pm

    Joe Wilson is a hypocrite, a boor, a lout, and, most importantly, a water carrier for the moneyed interests. People who support him are uninformed. I am always amazed at how quickly some of our more undereducated folk flock to rally behind the people who are causing them the most damage. It just makes no sense.

  498. 498.
    Posted by Dana from Texas on 09/12/09 at 11:22 pm

    Joe Wilson, GETS government-run health care as a retired National Guard reservist. So do his sons. And yet, he voted at least 8 times AGAINST health care for veterans, even though he voted for the Iraq War. What kind of person would consider this guy a hero??

  499. 499.
    Posted by Elenora on 09/13/09 at 12:16 am

    Liberals! I used to be with you, for over 30 years…but I got tired of the arrogance, elitist snobbery and total lack of common sense. Plus the rampant racism (20 points for anyone who can see what I”m talking about on this thread).

    Polls have liberals listed as the party of arrogance, elitism and intolerance by more than 2 to 1.

    So keep calling conservatives names and see it go to 3 to 1. Yet you’re too foolish to even see what you are.

    Joe was out of control, yes, but he said what we were yelling at our TV’s. In a way, maybe he was channeling a few million angry people. I for one am grateful.

    Remember, we are the majority and rapidly growing. People like me are walking away from your ilk in droves. Bush was boo’d and debased, yet I never heard one apology or the tinest bit of contrition from anyone (And I voted for Gore).

    Another reason I walked away from the party of hate, which has become your label, but your egos are too large to see it.

    BTW, 135 IQ on the Stanford-Benet, multiple college degrees and I was raised to not call people stupid.

  500. 500.
    Posted by anelisa on 09/13/09 at 1:22 am

    It’s You-lie Wilson who’s lying: the proposed health-care bill leaves in place current laws about illegal aliens and govt. health care programs: illegals are not eligible, they will not be covered. That simple. Joe Wilson & his ilk make the whole Republican party look like the Jerry Springer show to a majority of Americans — which is why many Republicans were not amused…

    I guess I could be happy to watch his camp gradually, inevitably self-destruct in their panic over our country evolving past the good old days of good old boys… But it’s disturbing to know, behind the layers, probably big insurance companies and pharmacueticals are spending much of their vast fortunes encouraging sympathetic politicians to manipulate social conservatives.

  501. 501.
    Posted by Jerimey Harrington on 09/13/09 at 10:25 am

    Born anb Raised in Charleston I am ashamed that this idiot has once again cast a negitive shadow upon our great state. We must be able to do better than allow ignorant outbusrt from someone that has had the silver spoon in his mouth. Think about it sitting on your butt and not getting behind the common man. Do us a favor move to New Jersey you will fit right in.

  502. 502.
    Posted by Big Daddy in Austin on 09/13/09 at 10:34 am

    It is funny how many so called intellegent people here have the facts wrong.

    While the proposed health care bill being pushed says that there will be no health care provided to illegal immigrants. There is a provision that refuse to have hospitals or clinics require identification to prove there American citizenship.

    The goverment not requiring Identification is also why we have illegal immigrants getting, food stamps, wic, education and etc.

    I would like all paper work in American English.

    I also believe in NO amnesty.

    If a person wants to become an American citizen,
    then go about it the correct way,
    apply for citizenship as Millions have done before.

    PS:
    Just something to think about;
    If this bill is so great,
    why doesn’t congress (house, senate and president) opt out out of their health care package and agree to take the same thing that they are offering us, the American people?

    If it is good enough for us,
    is it not good enough for them?

    Think about it…

  503. 503.
    Posted by Martin Devine on 09/13/09 at 3:06 pm

    Hmnnn…I suppose it was OK for Democrats to heckle and call out “fool” during a Bush State of the Union Address but it’s not OK for a Republican to be overcome with emotion and yell out “You Lie!” when he disagrees with the President? I’m sure Joe Wilson’s remark was not only directed at the possibility of Illegals gaining health care but also to the other statements which he considered lies as well. I do believe Congressman Wilson was out of place, however I see so many hypocrites who forget the actions of the Democrats in the past. Shameful.

  504. 504.
    Posted by ritchie the riveter on 09/13/09 at 3:28 pm

    analisa, go back up to 492 and add to your knowledge about why Rep. Wilson was dead-on-target in his outburst.

    And, how about those deals Mr. Obama made with Big Pharma in return for supporting Obamacare — and his talks with the “evil” insurance comapnies?

    Who’s manipulating who, with ‘nary a social conservative in sight around them?

    ****************************

    And Dana, methinks there’s more to this story than you let on, based on your extremely simplistic declarations of Rep. Wilson’s “wrongdoing”. In fact, his participation in the VA system adds credibility to his votes, as he has “skin in that game” … as opposed to the Dim-led Congress who will exempt itself from the “public option” if it is implemented.

  505. 505.
    Posted by Reason on 09/13/09 at 6:09 pm

    Ritchie, what politician doesn’t lie? Even Joe Wilson has lied. Poor man…you may have to many rivets in your head if you believe that one lie is worse than the other. Do me a favor and count how many service men and women have died since the US claimed “weapons of mass destruction”.

  506. 506.
    Posted by C Earl Jr on 09/13/09 at 8:07 pm

    Change it to “America’s Diplomat” and I’ll buy one…

  507. 507.
    Posted by scr1bbler on 09/13/09 at 10:46 pm

    This ‘forum’ demonstrates once again the validity of the ancient aphorism, “It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.”

    (No citation warranted — or possible: too many wise people from Kung fu-tzu and Socrates to Mark Twain have used it. But it bears the stamp of human wisdom.)

  508. 508.
    Posted by Tman on 09/14/09 at 12:49 pm

    How about RESPECT for the office of President=Bill Clinton was very respectful

  509. 509.
    Posted by JJ in Washington state on 09/14/09 at 12:52 pm

    Well over one million in campaign dollars raised in less then 48 hours for Joe Wilson and more coming in as we speak. I guess a lot more people have read the 0ne thousand pages and have seen all the loop holes for Ilegals that have been left open then Obama ever thought would. He really under estimated the American people.

  510. 510.
    Posted by JJ in Washington state on 09/14/09 at 1:36 pm

    So Let Me see If I get this right. It is ok for democratic senators and congressmen to call a republican president a liar, stupid, and a host of profanities but it is not ok for a GOP member say to Obama That He lies? Wow I didn’t Know that there is one rule of conduct for democrats and another for republicans. But then if democrats feel they are unable to behave by the same standard they set for the opposition to their policies and agenda them maybe they need to take a hard look at themselves and their lack of decorum and civility towards the President that they continiously insulted and miligned for 8 years.

  511. 511.
    Posted by Paul on 09/14/09 at 9:13 pm

    Some call Joe Wilson a great statesman, and are even proud of his “Shout Out”, so lets see, he says, he was told by the Republican leadership to apologize (he did not realize the magnitude of his mistake), he then gives his weak “not for reals” apology, but then goes on to those “Commentator Talk Shows” and basically says he real was not wrong and plays the victim card and calls for people to send in for money to support him for re-election. Had he kept quiet after his apology, that might have been the end of it but now that people know he lied about the apology the story will continue, until he is out of a job and the funny thing is, he does not see it coming. This summer has been rough for his beleaguered political party. At least he did not end up on the “Republican 2009 Summer of Love” list: Assemblyman, Michael D. Duvall (CA), Senator John Ensign (NV), Senator Paul Stanley (TN), Governor Mark Stanford (SC), Board of Ed Chair, and Kristin Maguire AKA Bridget Keeney (SC). In my opinion the Republican Party has been taken over the most extreme religious right (people who love to push their beliefs on others while trying to take away the rights of those they just hate) and that’s who they need to extract from their party if they real want to win. Good Luck, because as they said in WACO, “We Ain’t Coming Out”. The bithers, the teabaggers, the screamers, and the deathers continued extreme minority presence will become tiresome to mainstream America, if it has not already done so.

  512. 512.
    Posted by Hunter on 09/14/09 at 11:41 pm

    I am a libertarian and personally the illegal immigrant issue shouldn’t be the largest problem in passing this bill. Its the fact that government health care is extremely socialist. The government should not own businesses, nationalize health care, or have government health care. This is the government taking more control over our lives. This completely sickens me and I am slowly seeing our personal freedoms and liberties falling by the wayside. This country is falling apart at the very ideals it was founded upon. Saying all this the republican party is being equally unpatriotic. In stopping homo-sexual marriages and preventing other in pursuit of happiness issues. I find homo-sexuality morally wrong and disgusting but as an American I can do nothing to prevent those people from living their lives as they choose. It is there pursuit of happiness not mine.

  513. 513.
    Posted by Autumn Cockrell on 09/15/09 at 1:52 am

    I AM NOT WITH JOE WILSON! These racist , backwards games MUST stop! Joe Wilson and people like him don’t give a damn about the American people. I can’t believe you don’t even have the decency to respect the President in his role as our leader and Commander in Chief. Joe would have never done this to a white President. You and your make me ashamed to be from South Carolina and even to be called an American!

  514. 514.
    Posted by Joey on 09/15/09 at 2:08 am

    Every ass has its lick (ers) and Joe wilson got many to draw tongue across over the surface of his ass . now he got two wet body parts, mind and ass . but i am sure they are both full of shit.

  515. 515.
    Posted by Heather Bell on 09/15/09 at 1:13 pm

    how ignorant is it to say that joe wilsons comment was racist?
    democrats booed George Bush on several occassions did they do that because he was white? NO! its unfair to generalize anyone who disagrees with Obamas whackjob policies as racist. people need to start using your brains.

  516. 516.
    Posted by Dee on 09/15/09 at 1:25 pm

    Why don’t people get it? No one cares what color the President is. This is not racism its Americanism. The national debt under Bush 1 trillion. The national debt under Obama currently estimated around 10 trillion. Read the health care reform bills yourself he is misrepresenting it. Europe is dying because of socialism and he wants to imitate them.

  517. 517.
    Posted by Logan on 09/15/09 at 2:42 pm

    Today’s definition of racist = Anyone who wins a debate against a liberal. Suck it up, lefties. You’re just angry it only took a year for Hopey Wan Obama to be despised. At least Bush lasted 7 years with decent approval ratings.

  518. 518.
    Posted by Stan on 09/15/09 at 3:31 pm

    Then you can prove beyond a shadow of doubt that you are also an ASSHOLE.

  519. 519.
    Posted by Rob on 09/15/09 at 7:32 pm

    Joe “You Lie” Wilson is a liar and a hypocrite.

    In 2003, he supported a bill which supported health care to illegal immigrants. The ‘Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003′ contained Section 1011 authorizing $250,000 annually between 2003 and 2008 for government reimbursements to hospitals who provide treatment to uninsured illegal immigrants. The program was extended to 2009 there is a bill to make it permanent.

    So, is your congressman’s action in 2003 somehow better than attempting to draw attention to illegal immigrants who would pay through the Exchange?

    Who’s the liar now?

  520. 520.
    Posted by mitchel scrugg on 09/15/09 at 8:30 pm

    Using factcheck.com DOES NOT PROVE ANYTHING. Fact is that it is now illegal, according to current healthcare law for a hospital to refuse emergency room treatment for ANYONE, including illegals. Do believe me? Then go to an emergency room at any major city…tell me those are all American citizens…with cash? Bill 3200 may say that it doesn’t fund treament for illegals and IT Doesn’t. BUT THEY DO NOT TELL YOU THAT IS NOW ILLEGAL to not treat people if the hospital now accepts any governement funding. Joe Wilson is technically correct. Unfortuneately most Americans are increasinglky to ignorant to understand the complexity of the issue (and other issues like it).

    A political body this poorly informed, and willingly remaining this way (igborant), cannot stand.

    As a matter of fact healthcare bill 3200 is simply a process to design the healthcare program, which will be created by a huge healthcare committee over about a 5 year period. As such there is NO WAY THAT PRES OBAMA, NOR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER, CAN HAVE ANY REASONABLE WAY TO ESTIMATE THE ACTUAL PROGRAM COST. The president cannot be telling the truth when he estimates about a 90 billion dollar cost!!! I would love to have him try to explain how he got to those numbers.

    The really scary part is that we are now hearing that Social Security and Medicare funding is in trouble to the tune of Billions starting within the next 24 months. Until funding for those programs is shored up and resolved then how in the world can we afford to fund another multi-billion dollar program??? Common folks, this effects of bill are scary and dangerous.

  521. 521.
    Posted by A slow white death on 09/15/09 at 9:02 pm

    Kanye West gets thrown under the bus….Joe Wilson gets praised??? Really….really?

    Suarez you’re a tool in the first degree – learn to spell by the way

  522. 522.
    Posted by Gerri on 09/15/09 at 10:24 pm

    Most of you defending Joe Wilson appear to be huge racist. You are all lying to yourselves. It’s time for you to be angry and try to change Fmr. Pres. Jimmy Carter’s name for your simple minds because he told the truth tonight. The TRUTH is something all racist hate because they’re devils and the devil is a liar. All of you racists are the true devils and terrorist walking this Earth. Your day is coming is soon. My mistake people, it’s already here!

  523. 523.
    Posted by matthew on 09/16/09 at 2:06 am

    it says free but then says ” buy this shirt all proceeds go to joe wilson eats babies foundation” I want my free shirt!!!! Ironically, of course

  524. 524.
    Posted by Steve on 09/16/09 at 1:58 pm

    I love the new Joe Wilson t-shirts…they took the “I’m with stupid–>” t-shirt and changed it to “I’m with Joe Wilson”….wow!….a Freudian slip?

  525. 525.
    Posted by Joe on 09/16/09 at 3:54 pm

    I’d like to buy 15,000 to give to my friends – but I’m experiencing some credit issues at the moment…

  526. 526.
    Posted by el pinche on 09/16/09 at 4:55 pm

    Joe the Tourettes Guy

    You lie!! Fxck salt!

  527. 527.
    Posted by el pinche on 09/16/09 at 5:15 pm

    “At least Bush lasted 7 years with decent approval ratings.”

    Huh? Are you talking about Mr. 27%er ? Bush fxcked us all, everybody knows that, jackxss.

  528. 528.
    Posted by John Barleycorn on 09/16/09 at 9:24 pm

    I’d rather spend my money on the other shirt that reads, “I Sure as F#*K ain’t With Joe Wilson’s Ugly Ass Wife.”

  529. 529.
    Posted by Ashlee on 09/17/09 at 2:54 pm

    I am proud to support Joe Wilson. His outburts was not the right time or place…. But he took a stand and showed all of America that he cares about what happens to America. He is not racist, and I’m sick of blacks saying it’s racist when a white man says anything to a black man. Also… Obama is not all black!!! He is half white!!!

    Joe Wilson for Congress!!!!!!
    Thank you Joe for being our Voice

  530. 530.
    Posted by Ashlee on 09/17/09 at 3:04 pm

    Obama is the true anti-christ! He supports abortion, Gay Marriage, and Cloning Embreyos and killing them for stem cell research! So how can you say that Obama is not the devil. You need to read Matthew 24 about the signs of the end of age. People who are supporting Obama is supporting the devil, whether he is a black or white man…. OH WAIT A MIN… HE’S BOTH, SO I DON’T KNOW WHY EITHER RACE IS COMPLAINING WHEN IT COMES TO THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN. US CHRISTIANS ARE NOT GOING TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WHO HAS THESE TYPES OF BELIEFS.

    Mat 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

    Mat 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

    Mat 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

    Mat 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

    Mat 24:8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

    Mat 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.

    Mat 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

    Mat 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

    Mat 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

    Mat 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

    Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

    Mat 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

    Mat 24:16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:

    Mat 24:17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:

    Mat 24:18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.

    Mat 24:19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

    Mat 24:20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

    Mat 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

    Mat 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

    Mat 24:23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

    Mat 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

    Mat 24:25 Behold, I have told you before.

    Mat 24:26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.

    Mat 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

    Mat 24:28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

    Mat 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

    Mat 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

    Mat 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

    Mat 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

    Mat 24:33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

    Mat 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

    Mat 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

  531. 531.
    Posted by dk on 09/19/09 at 1:34 pm

    the truth hurts!….freedom of speech!! will not be repressed

  532. 532.
    Posted by Daddy Love on 09/19/09 at 6:40 pm

    530 posts? Hmmm, I won’t be reading them ALL any time soon (though fairy-tale-believing Ashleee @530 looks like a must-read!).

    Anyway, I’m about Mark @25 who claims that Obama’s satment was “infactual,” and this is from an Obama supporter. Dude, crack a fucking dictionary and try not to sound as dumb as Joe Wilson and Mark Sanford supporters. I hate to diss my side, but child please.

    BTW, he’s right:

    Obama was correct when he said his plan wouldn’t insure illegal immigrants; the House bill expressly forbids giving subsidies to those who are in the country illegally.

    But who cares? After all, Barack Obama is the Antichrist, so soon the Rapture will come and lift all True Coservative Americans up to Heaven, which is all white, women know their place, and no one leaves trash behind like dirty hippies, and we can drill, baby, drill!

  533. 533.
    Posted by The other Joe Wilson on 09/23/09 at 3:42 pm

    What people don’t realize is Congressman Joe Wilson is right. Regardless of what legislation is passed illegal aliens will have access to health care. It is difficult for me to conceive someone bleeding or with an appendage missing, illegal or otherwise, being turned away from the emergency room of a self-respecting hospital. Perhaps a better choice of words would have been more appropriate but he is nonetheless right. As a Joe Wilson, I gotta have one of those T’s. Make my wife wear it.

  534. 534.
    Posted by Jennifer Post on 10/2/09 at 11:25 pm

    You go Joe Wilson!!! How can the government have a say on which doctor you should go to. We all have rights. One president should not take that away from us.

  535. 535.
    Posted by Moosedog48 on 10/3/09 at 5:11 am

    Joe Wilson you retarded white lobotimized idiot, please keep making a scene… you are just proving how retarded and racist the anti- obama speech is… the rest of the western world is lauging at us.

  536. 536.
    Posted by Marcus on 10/3/09 at 8:26 am

    Stupid A$$. Did you complain when Bush sent our troops to IRAQ to catch Bin Laden? Have we caught him yet? How many soldiers died there? Never mind health care, how much did we spend on Iraq? Did Cheney get indicted yet?

  537. 537.
    Posted by donkatola on 10/8/09 at 1:40 pm

    Where was this brave congressman when Bush was lying to us? It took no courage for Wilson to do what he did, because he knew he would have the backing of his lunatic party. If a Democrat had shouted at the President, I would be impressed.

  538. 538.

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