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House Votes to Rebuke Wilson for Shouting at Obama
The Washington Post ^
| 9/15/09
| Paul Kane and Ben Pershing
Posted on 09/15/2009 3:38:43 PM PDT by Former Fetus
In a rare action, the House rebuked one of its members Tuesday for shouting "you lie" at President Obama last Wednesday, ending a week-long standoff during which Democrats demanded a public apology that the lawmaker refused to give.
On a largely party-line vote, the House voted 240 to 179 to ratify a "resolution of disapproval" against Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) for interrupting Obama's speech last week before a joint session of Congress. Just 12 Democrats opposed the resolution against Wilson, while seven Republicans supported the disapproval motion. Five Democrats voted "present," rather than cast a yes or no vote.
During the hour-long debate, Wilson refused to apologize, saying his private phone call to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel was sufficient because Obama himself said the matter was closed the day after his speech.
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: 111th; joewilson; obama; pelosi; rebuke; wilson
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I think that Wilson has apologized enough, may be too much. I'm glad that he won't go through any more hoops! I just wish I knew the names of the 7 Republicans who supported the motion. They need to be removed from office in 2010.
To: Former Fetus
Fox just showed Hank Johnson D GA. and this guy says next they’ll be putting on white hoods!
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:45:43 PM PDT
by
bluerose
(PALIN For President, Liz Cheney Vice Pres.)
To: Former Fetus
He must be on suicide watch at all times. (sarc)
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:45:43 PM PDT
by
jarofants
To: bluerose
Fox just showed Hank Johnson D GA. and this guy says next they’ll be putting on white hoods!Who will? Byrd and the democrats?
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:46:38 PM PDT
by
glock rocks
(health care, gun safety and climate change are strawmen. It's all about CONTROL.)
To: Former Fetus
More importantly, the Wilson shout "youlie" got the ball rolling on shutting the door to illegal immigre's getting a visit from the magic healthcare fairy .
i suppose the democrats want to make sure nothing like this happens again
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:47:17 PM PDT
by
KTM rider
( ..........tell me this really isn't happening ! !)
To: Former Fetus
I want to see that list as well..
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:49:56 PM PDT
by
Hildy
To: All
This is gonna come back to haunt the RATS.
To: Former Fetus
Exactly right. 14 months then repeal it.
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:53:57 PM PDT
by
Concho
To: Former Fetus
Now Wilson need to get a copy of the “resolution of disapproval” and auction it off on EBay with the proceeds going to a Conservative Cause. Just make a big joke out of the whole thing and gettting the Dems smokin’ mad!
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:56:37 PM PDT
by
apillar
To: bluerose
I saw that, What a clown!
To: apillar
Now Wilson need to get a copy of the “resolution of disapproval” and auction it off on EBay Great idea... Have Wilson sign each one! I'd buy one...
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posted on
09/15/2009 3:59:06 PM PDT
by
glock rocks
(health care, gun safety and climate change are strawmen. It's all about CONTROL.)
To: Former Fetus
List of Republicans can be found
HERE Warning: if you do not live in SC's 4th district your email to Inglis WON'T GO THROUGH!
To: Former Fetus
Warning: if you do not live in SC’s 4th district your email to Inglis WON’T GO THROUGH!
Ditto for 2nd district LA rep. Cao, unfortunately!
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:06:50 PM PDT
by
JLLH
To: Former Fetus
Just exactly does it mean? What is the punishment?
The Dems could rebuke me all day long and I wouldn't care!
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:14:15 PM PDT
by
lonestar
(Obama is turning Bush's "mess" into a catastrophe.)
To: Former Fetus
I'd like to know who were the 12 democrats.
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:14:19 PM PDT
by
glock rocks
(health care, gun safety and climate change are strawmen. It's all about CONTROL.)
To: Former Fetus; kristinn; Jim Robinson; Brad's Gramma; Grampa Dave
Why isn’t this in breaking?
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:15:53 PM PDT
by
glock rocks
(health care, gun safety and climate change are strawmen. It's all about CONTROL.)
To: bluerose
“Fox just showed Hank Johnson D GA. and this guy says next they’ll be putting on white hoods!”
Someone should fax him the picture of $inator Byrd in his KKK sheets.
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:18:41 PM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(Does 0b0z0 have any friends, who aren't traitors, spies, tax cheats and criminals?)
To: glock rocks
I have no authority but I’d be HAPPY to ask that same question.....
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:22:05 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(BG x 2 (and a heartbeat was heard today....))
To: Former Fetus; glock rocks
Seven Republicans voted to Disapprove Wilson:
1.Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana …
2.Rep. Joanne Emerson of Missouri…
3.Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona …
4.Rep. Walter Jones of North Carolina …
5.Rep. Tom Petri of Wisconsin …
6.Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of California …
7.Rep. South Carolinian Bob Inglis …
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:24:06 PM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(Does 0b0z0 have any friends, who aren't traitors, spies, tax cheats and criminals?)
To: apillar; potlatch
Excellent idea! I hope he does it.
Today’s action in Congress was so every time Wilson tries to speak in the future he is referred to as “the rebuked Joe Wilson”. It’s Alinskyism, pure and simple, to marginalize and silence him.
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posted on
09/15/2009 4:29:02 PM PDT
by
ntnychik
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