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2009-09-16 Home Front: Politix

House Democrats dealt South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson a formal rebuke Wednesday, taking the rare step of passing a resolution of disapproval for his famous "you lie!" outburst last week in the House chamber.

Did they include Pete Stark?

The vote was 240-179, falling almost exclusively along party lines.

While Democrats said they were defending the rules of the House and enforcing the traditional decorum of the chamber, Republicans mounted a fierce attack on the resolution, saying it was a waste of time after Wilson had duly apologized to President Barack Obama for his outburst during a joint address to Congress. While a resolution of disapproval is little more than a slap on the wrist, a formal roll call vote like this -- permanently entered into the Congressional Record -- is extremely rare.

"What's at issue here is of importance to the House and of importance to the country," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer proclaimed during the hour-long debate preceding the vote. "This House cannot stay silent."

Wilson himself was defiant to the end, calling the action unnecessary and a waste of time. He also used his floor speech to criticize the Democratic health care plans and government spending in general.

"The challenges this country faces are greater than any member of this House," Wilson told a packed chamber. "...When we are done here today, we will not have taken any steps to improve the country."

According to a C-SPAN count, 11 Democrats voted no on the resolution, and seven Republicans voted yes.

Posted by Fred 2009-09-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 Yet, you LIE Obama. And none in your corrupt party say so.

They booed President Bush with no kickback.

Corruption and Hypocracy is a democrat party hallmark.

Bless Joe Wilson, He seems humble enough for the work from what I heard.

Posted by newc">newc 2009-09-16 00:39|| 2009-09-16 00:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Can we the people pass a resolution of support for Rep. Wilson?

Posted by Rambler in Virginia">Rambler in Virginia 2009-09-16 07:26|| 2009-09-16 07:26|| Front Page Top

#3 A resolution from the party of ACORN to be worn with honor.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-09-16 07:31|| 2009-09-16 07:31|| Front Page Top

#4 "Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time."

Posted by BrerRabbit 2009-09-16 07:59|| 2009-09-16 07:59|| Front Page Top

#5 While a resolution of disapproval is little more than a slap on the wrist, a formal roll call vote like this -- permanently entered into the Congressional Record -- is extremely rare.

It makes it easier when they create their own 'lists' for later use. Just like the Stasi ~~rat~~ informer files. Authoritarian and totalitarian regimes are marked by the extensive records they maintain of their activity.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-09-16 09:11|| 2009-09-16 09:11|| Front Page Top

#6 Democrats defended the move, saying that Wilson had violated the Houses rules of decorum and needed a formal reprimand.

The resolution was clearly a partisian dog and pony show. Its another example of the politics of vendetta that has gripped the legislative branch. With that said; Rep. Wilson did indeed violate the Houses rules of decorum. Moreover, he was out of line and his actions displayed disrespect for the office of the President as well as the House. Therefor he should have manned up and apologized to both parties and avoided this entire embarressing episode.

Posted by DepotGuy 2009-09-16 09:51|| 2009-09-16 09:51|| Front Page Top

#7 An emperor of a prosperous city who cares more about clothes than military pursuits or entertainment hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes from the most beautiful cloth. This cloth, they tell him, is invisible to anyone who was either stupid or unfit for his position. The Emperor cannot see the (non-existent) cloth, but pretends that he can for fear of appearing stupid; his ministers do the same. When the swindlers report that the suit is finished, they dress him in mime. The Emperor then goes on a procession through the capital showing off his new "clothes". During the course of the procession, a small child cries out, "the emperor is naked!" The crowd realizes the child is telling the truth. The Emperor, however, holds his head high and continues the procession.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-09-16 09:58|| 2009-09-16 09:58|| Front Page Top

#8 Punished for telling the truth.

"War is Peace," "Freedom is Slavery," "Ignorance is Strength."

Posted by Parabellum 2009-09-16 10:11|| http://sidemeat.wordpress.com/]">[http://sidemeat.wordpress.com/] 2009-09-16 10:11|| Front Page Top

#9 My kids would say, "Truth Hurts Don't it?" No one likes to look themselves in the mirror after embrasing a lie. Congress is rationalizing their guilt and anger. Wilson is being set up by the Dem to be our next Vice Prez! He will be known as a man who speaks the truth and calls liars on the spot! Honorable...

Posted by 49 Pan 2009-09-16 10:54|| 2009-09-16 10:54|| Front Page Top

#10 Speaking truth to power¹

1. Only valid during a Republican administration

Posted by DMFD 2009-09-16 17:51|| 2009-09-16 17:51|| Front Page Top

#11 then: dissent is highest form of patriotism

now: dissent is greatest form of racism

gotta love the zero . . . or not

Posted by spiffo 2009-09-16 18:58|| 2009-09-16 18:58|| Front Page Top

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