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What do you think of Rep. Joe Wilson's decision to shout out 'You lie!' during speech
Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Xavier Montoya Zapata, Sep 9, 2009.
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It was completely inappropriate. There's never an excuse for bad manners.
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It revealed the frustration of House Republicans who feel powerless.
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He was completely within his rights.
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Joe Wilson should get a medal! :thumbs:
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
No, he should be suspended or censured in some other way. A British MP who called his/her head of state a liar would be suspended from Parliament. All three of the poll answers are correct: yes, it was inappropriate and disgraceful conduct; yes, he reflected the frustrations and fears of many middle-Americans; yes, he was within his rights (freedom of speech etc) to say what he said - as long as he's prepared to take the consequences like a man....which brings me to a point: only a year ago, it seemed to some Republicans that for Americans to criticise the President was little short of treason, and now they're reduced to childish heckling; why can't they accept that they received a drubbing at the polls last November and quit with the cry-baby act? A defeated opposition party - which is effectively what they now are on a Federal level - needs to regroup, rethink and relaunch, not keep fighting the battles of yesteryear that they've lost. Democracies need healthy, vibrant oppositions and the Republicans risk a lengthy stint in the wlderness at the rate they're going...which would be a shame.
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"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt" says the scripture. Another command is to "speak the truth in love".
The SC Rep MAY have been speaking truth when he said that Obama lies, but he did not do it in love nor with grace. He has given the proponents of the government takeover of health care an opportunity to change the subject in the biased media this morning from what Obama wants to do to how evil and low-down the presidents opponents are. This is unfortunate and it may help give Obama new momentum to get his program through.
I'm sure the SC Rep would like to eat his words this morning, but it is too late. -
The outburst was in bad form and contrary to protocol, but not one warranting disiplinary action. -
You have tried to derail every thread on this forum critical of your idol and hero Obama so buzz off! -
In the British and Canadian parliaments, one has relative freedom of speech, and I can recall some dandies over the years, but one cannot call another member of parliament a liar. That is specifically banned and the person can be ejected immediately by the Speaker of the House.
You might recall the "fuddle duddle" of our former Prime Minister Trudeau when he actually swore in the House. It was the "f" word, but translated as "fuddle duddle".
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Crabtownboy Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
This shows how far civility has fallen in our culture. It may be within his rights, but that is not the point. There are polite ways of making an objection known.
Surely, this type of outburst simply convinces many people that conservatives are boorish brutes with no civility about them. -
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Only with the help of those cheese-eating surrender-monkeys the French:p
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
*No monarch has even been allowed into the House of Commons (the Queen's only allowed into the House of Lords) since 1642. Mind you, last time that happened, the King tried to arrest 5 MPs and started a Civil War... -
In 1858, Charles Sumner, self-important arbiter of all that was right Senator from Massachussets, said Douglas (who was present in the chamber) was a "noisome, squat, and nameless animal ... not a proper model for an American senator."
Not content to leave his assault on a political level, Sumner's first speech in the Senate was a three-hour oration in which he mocked Senator Butler's speech and mannerisms -- both which were impaired by a stroke that Butler had suffered earlier.
Two days later, Preston Brooks, a congressman from South Carolina and Butler's nephew, confronted Sumner as he sat writing at his desk in the Senate chamber. Brooks said, "Mr. Sumner, I have read your speech twice over carefully. It is a libel on South Carolina, and Mr. Butler, who is a relative of mine."
As Sumner (who was six feet four inches tall) began to stand up, Brooks began beating Sumner severely on the head with a thick cane with a gold head. Sumner was trapped under the heavy desk (which was bolted to the floor), but Brooks continued to bash Sumner until he ripped the desk from the floor.
By this time, Sumner was blinded by his own blood, and he staggered up the aisle and collapsed, lapsing into unconsciousness. Brooks continued to beat Sumner until he broke his cane, then quietly left the chamber. Several other senators attempted to help Sumner, but were blocked by Keitt who was holding a pistol and shouting, "Let them be!" -
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Point taken. Still rude and inexcusable behaviour though. I see John McCain, amongst others has waded in against the Rep for South Carolina...
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Like this... "You, Sir, are a liar.".. .LOL.. would that work?
BTW, I love watching English parliament in session reminds me of growing up in Baptist Churches during business meetings!
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