Congressman shouts "Liar" to Pres. Obama during speech to nation

Absolutely dispicable and rude behavior. I cannot even begin to explain how innapropiate shouting the word "liar" to the President of the United States during a joint speech to Congress is. He's already released an "apology" statement. This is getting out of hand. When are people, espcially those we elect to represent our states, going to start showing respect to the President? :roll:

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It was Joe Wilson from South Carolina by the way.

Absolutely dispicable and rude behavior. I cannot even begin to explain how innapropiate shouting the word "liar" to the President of the United States during a joint speech to Congress is. He's already released an "apology" statement. This is getting out of hand. When are people, espcially those we elect to represent our states, going to start showing respect to the President? :roll:

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It was Joe Wilson from South Carolina by the way.

Maniacc1

It's because the President is Black. The 'socialist' schitck is cover for all the racists.

It's because the President is Black. The 'socialist' schitck is cover for all the racists.

Ugh, that is so disgusting...yet not surprising. Just another example of the immaturity that plagues congress.

was he lying?.....or just stretching the truth?.....if he was lying i have no issue on somone calling him on it......Omni-Slash

Funny. I enjoy it when politics get politically incorrect. That's why I sometimes watch the Canadian government bicker.

[QUOTE="distort10n"]

It's because the President is Black. The 'socialist' schitck is cover for all the racists.

Omni-Slash

No. Never. Race or ethnicity never came up during the campaign. I am a registered Republican and I wonder what the hell happened to my party. It is chock full of fundamentalists, racists, bigots, and morons.

Why?

You know, some guys did a study during the 60s, and they found that the fastest way to destroy the American government would be to elect a bunch of dumbasses who'll ruin the economy and essentially act like monkeys in diapers. The people will eventually get tired of it, revolt, enter a state of anarchy and then finally rebuild society from scratch.

I'm starting to see where they were coming from.

Now it's going down.

Its because people are starting to believe their own lies. Its one thing to lie to the people, cuz we will believe anything, but dont buy into your own crap.

"BOoooooooooooo!"
"Dude, why are you booing?"
"Cuz he is wrong"
"No, he is right, we just spread lies"
"We did?"
"Yea"
"Oh yea, but what about that other lie?"
"you mean this lie, or the other lie, or the lie from the other day?"
"Oh, the other day"
"Well the other lie from the other day was in reference to that other lie, so they cancel eachother out"
"Huh?"
"Nothing...just dont boo, it looks bad, is poor form, and makes you look stupid for buying into your own crap"

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]was he lying?.....or just stretching the truth?.....if he was lying i have no issue on somone calling him on it......Maniacc1

No. Never. Race or ethnicity never came up during the campaign. I am a registered Republican and I wonder what the hell happened to my party. It is chock full of fundamentalists, racists, bigots, and morons.

Why?

Well, that seems kind of expected; no big deal here.

...

Oh, wait, this was a joint session of Congress to which the president was speaking? I thought this was in an elementary school playground. My mistake.

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"][QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]was he lying?.....or just stretching the truth?.....if he was lying i have no issue on somone calling him on it......Omni-Slash

No, in fact his message was an explanation about theories that have been proved to be lies. Regardless if you think the President is lying, I don't think a joint session to Congress that's nationally televised is the best place to shout out your opinion.

Is GW starting to look like the bees' knees yet?SolidSnake35

What does that even mean? :?

Absolutely dispicable and rude behavior. I cannot even begin to explain how innapropiate shouting the word "liar" to the President of the United States during a joint speech to Congress is. He's already released an "apology" statement. This is getting out of hand. When are people, espcially those we elect to represent our states, going to start showing respect to the President? :roll:

Clip (Towards the end)

It was Joe Wilson from South Carolina by the way.

Maniacc1

There were people like you, on the other side, saying the exact same thing during Bush's presidency. And yet, most of the people on these forums thought he didn't deserve respect. There are now people who believe Obama does not deserve any respect. It's called opposition, and it's the foundation of a republic like ours, so deal with it. A lie is a lie. It doesn't matter who tells it, and it doesn't matter who points it out. Need I remind you, we pay Obama's salary. The president works for me. He works for you. He works for the American people, period. We do not work for him. I don't necessarily think Obama is a liar, but if I do think he is twisting the truth, I will not show deference by giving him a pass. Republicans all around the country have been targeted during speeches in the same way, by Democrats. I have no sympathy for your argument, and I'm not even a Republican.

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]Is GW starting to look like the bees' knees yet?chessmaster1989

What does that even mean? :?

Bees use their knees to pollenate and make honey and stuff, so they're very sweet. To be the bees' knees means to be sweet. It's a good thing.

No, in fact his message was an explanation about theories that have been proved to be lies. Regardless if you think the President is lying, I don't think a joint session to Congress that's nationally televised is the best place to shout out your opinion.

Somebody throws a shoe at Bush; GS users than make a gif of it.

Somebody yells liar to Obama; GS users get offended.

I see a pattern here.

Even if he was a Congressman, it was just a comment.

[QUOTE="distort10n"]

No. Never. Race or ethnicity never came up during the campaign. I am a registered Republican and I wonder what the hell happened to my party. It is chock full of fundamentalists, racists, bigots, and morons.

Why?

Omni-Slash

Reading comprehension 101. I said the party is full of all types of idiots, not all.

Let's say Obama was lying. There is a time and a place for it to call him out on any lie. If I did that in a meeting with my boss I would have a one way ticket to the HR office.

For you to imply that this kind of behavior is ok is hilarious.

Somebody throws a shoe at Bush; GS users than make a gif of it.

Somebody yells liar to Obama; GS users get offended.

I see a pattern here.

Even if he was a Congressman, it was just a comment.

battlefront23

Dude... you gotta admit it was pretty badass the way Bush dodged that shoe. :P

I do just have to say one thing, not trying to bring him into this... to TC, I don't really care about people showing respect to the President. Not after the way people treated Bush...Oblivionfan10

[QUOTE="battlefront23"]

Somebody throws a shoe at Bush; GS users than make a gif of it.

Somebody yells liar to Obama; GS users get offended.

I see a pattern here.

Even if he was a Congressman, it was just a comment.

Dude... you gotta admit it was pretty badass the way Bush dodged that shoe. :P

That's hilarious. Man, did you see Biden roll his eyes. This government is turning into 8th grade Student Council.FragStains

It's like another United Nations!

There were people like you, on the other side, saying the exact same thing during Bush's presidency. And yet, most of the people on these forums thought he didn't deserve respect. There is now opposition who believes Obama does not deserve any respect. It's called opposition, and it's the foundation of a republic like ours, so deal with it. A lie is a lie. It doesn't matter who tells it, and it doesn't matter who points it out. Need I remind you, we pay Obama's salary. The president works for me. He works for you. He works for the American people, period. We do not work for him. I don't necessarily think Obama is a liar, but if I do think he is twisting the truth, I will not show deference by giving him a pass. Republicans all around the country have been targeted during speeches in the same way, by Democrats. I have no sympathy for your argument, and I'm not even a Republican.

its_me_

I didn't think that blatant displays of disrespect towards Bush were warranted, either. I consistently refuse to use epithets like "Killary", "Shrub", "N0bama", and "McSame" because I maintain that no matter how much I might disagree with someone, they are still a human being, not just a collection of political positions to oppose. That others have done similar actions does not make it right to do the same now.

but was his attempt a lie?.... I don't know..I'm just asking...

Omni-Slash

this answers your question. Apparently there is a possible loophole which is the concern...As per usual, neither side is completely right.

[QUOTE="Oblivionfan10"]I do just have to say one thing, not trying to bring him into this... to TC, I don't really care about people showing respect to the President. Not after the way people treated Bush...-Sun_Tzu-

Reading comprehension 101. I said the party is full of all types of idiots, not all.

Let's say Obama was lying. There is a time and a place for it to call him out on any lie. If I did that in a meeting with my boss I would have a one way ticket to the HR office.

For you to imply that this kind of behavior is ok is hilarious.

Somebody throws a shoe at Bush; GS users than make a gif of it.

Somebody yells liar to Obama; GS users get offended.

I see a pattern here.

Even if he was a Congressman, it was just a comment.

battlefront23

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

Absolutely dispicable and rude behavior. I cannot even begin to explain how innapropiate shouting the word "liar" to the President of the United States during a joint speech to Congress is. He's already released an "apology" statement. This is getting out of hand. When are people, espcially those we elect to represent our states, going to start showing respect to the President? :roll:

Clip (Towards the end)

It was Joe Wilson from South Carolina by the way.

its_me_

There were people like you, on the other side, saying the exact same thing during Bush's presidency. And yet, most of the people on these forums thought he didn't deserve respect. There are now people who believe Obama does not deserve any respect. It's called opposition, and it's the foundation of a republic like ours, so deal with it. A lie is a lie. It doesn't matter who tells it, and it doesn't matter who points it out. Need I remind you, we pay Obama's salary. The president works for me. He works for you. He works for the American people, period. We do not work for him. I don't necessarily think Obama is a liar, but if I do think he is twisting the truth, I will not show deference by giving him a pass. Republicans all around the country have been targeted during speeches in the same way, by Democrats. I have no sympathy for your argument, and I'm not even a Republican.

Funny. Bush starts a war with no conscience to blow up brown people. No one ever had the audacity to stand up during a joint speech and yell "Liar!" or "Murderer!" That would be disrespectful.

Obama wants to overhaul healthcare to help millions of people in this country and yet you have a Republican fool who disrespects the President like a child.

A-MAZING!

[QUOTE="battlefront23"]

Somebody throws a shoe at Bush; GS users than make a gif of it.

Somebody yells liar to Obama; GS users get offended.

I see a pattern here.

Even if he was a Congressman, it was just a comment.

chessmaster1989

Dude... you gotta admit it was pretty badass the way Bush dodged that shoe. :P

[QUOTE="Omni-Slash"]

but was his attempt a lie?.... I don't know..I'm just asking...

this answers your question. Apparently there is a possible loophole which is the concern...As per usual, neither side is completely right.

That's hilarious. Man, did you see Biden roll his eyes. This government is turning into 8th grade Student Council.FragStains

There were people like you, on the other side, saying the exact same thing during Bush's presidency. And yet, most of the people on these forums thought he didn't deserve respect. There are now people who believe Obama does not deserve any respect. It's called opposition, and it's the foundation of a republic like ours, so deal with it. A lie is a lie. It doesn't matter who tells it, and it doesn't matter who points it out. Need I remind you, we pay Obama's salary. The president works for me. He works for you. He works for the American people, period. We do not work for him. I don't necessarily think Obama is a liar, but if I do think he is twisting the truth, I will not show deference by giving him a pass. Republicans all around the country have been targeted during speeches in the same way, by Democrats. I have no sympathy for your argument, and I'm not even a Republican.

its_me_

Just because one side did it doesnt mean it is okay for the other side to do the same thing. Both parties have been acting like 5 year olds for a long time.

[QUOTE="its_me_"]

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

Absolutely dispicable and rude behavior. I cannot even begin to explain how innapropiate shouting the word "liar" to the President of the United States during a joint speech to Congress is. He's already released an "apology" statement. This is getting out of hand. When are people, espcially those we elect to represent our states, going to start showing respect to the President? :roll:

Clip (Towards the end)

It was Joe Wilson from South Carolina by the way.

distort10n

There were people like you, on the other side, saying the exact same thing during Bush's presidency. And yet, most of the people on these forums thought he didn't deserve respect. There are now people who believe Obama does not deserve any respect. It's called opposition, and it's the foundation of a republic like ours, so deal with it. A lie is a lie. It doesn't matter who tells it, and it doesn't matter who points it out. Need I remind you, we pay Obama's salary. The president works for me. He works for you. He works for the American people, period. We do not work for him. I don't necessarily think Obama is a liar, but if I do think he is twisting the truth, I will not show deference by giving him a pass. Republicans all around the country have been targeted during speeches in the same way, by Democrats. I have no sympathy for your argument, and I'm not even a Republican.

Funny. Bush starts a war with no conscience to blow up brown people. No one ever had the audacity to stand up during a joint speech and yell "Liar!" or "Murderer!" That would be disrespectful.

Obama wants to overhaul healthcare to help millions of people in this country and yet you have a Republican fool who disrespects the President like a child.

A-MAZING!

Bush started a war? Incredible how one man took control of Congress.

[QUOTE="battlefront23"]

Somebody throws a shoe at Bush; GS users than make a gif of it.

Somebody yells liar to Obama; GS users get offended.

I see a pattern here.

Even if he was a Congressman, it was just a comment.

Sajo7

[QUOTE="its_me_"]

There were people like you, on the other side, saying the exact same thing during Bush's presidency. And yet, most of the people on these forums thought he didn't deserve respect. There is now opposition who believes Obama does not deserve any respect. It's called opposition, and it's the foundation of a republic like ours, so deal with it. A lie is a lie. It doesn't matter who tells it, and it doesn't matter who points it out. Need I remind you, we pay Obama's salary. The president works for me. He works for you. He works for the American people, period. We do not work for him. I don't necessarily think Obama is a liar, but if I do think he is twisting the truth, I will not show deference by giving him a pass. Republicans all around the country have been targeted during speeches in the same way, by Democrats. I have no sympathy for your argument, and I'm not even a Republican.

GabuEx

I didn't think that blatant displays of disrespect towards Bush were warranted, either. I consistently refuse to use epithets like "Killary", "Shrub", "N0bama", and "McSame" because I maintain that no matter how much I might disagree with someone, they are still a human being, not just a collection of political positions to oppose. That others have done similar actions does not make it right to do the same now.

I didn't justify or condone what that South Carolina senator did. I pointed out a rampant hypocritical tendency that Obama supporters often display.

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]Is GW starting to look like the bees' knees yet?chessmaster1989

What does that even mean? :?

He meant is Barack Obama starting to make George W Bush look like a good president.

Funny. I enjoy it when politics get politically incorrect. That's why I sometimes watch the Canadian government bicker.

Nifty_Shark

[QUOTE="distort10n"]

Reading comprehension 101. I said the party is full of all types of idiots, not all.

Let's say Obama was lying. There is a time and a place for it to call him out on any lie. If I did that in a meeting with my boss I would have a one way ticket to the HR office.

For you to imply that this kind of behavior is ok is hilarious.

Omni-Slash

At least you acknowledge that you think this behavior is appropriate.

You do realize the United States is a Democratic Republic yes? Do me a favor and call the President and make it like you are his boss and tell him what to do. Let me know how that works for you.

[QUOTE="distort10n"]

[QUOTE="its_me_"]

There were people like you, on the other side, saying the exact same thing during Bush's presidency. And yet, most of the people on these forums thought he didn't deserve respect. There are now people who believe Obama does not deserve any respect. It's called opposition, and it's the foundation of a republic like ours, so deal with it. A lie is a lie. It doesn't matter who tells it, and it doesn't matter who points it out. Need I remind you, we pay Obama's salary. The president works for me. He works for you. He works for the American people, period. We do not work for him. I don't necessarily think Obama is a liar, but if I do think he is twisting the truth, I will not show deference by giving him a pass. Republicans all around the country have been targeted during speeches in the same way, by Democrats. I have no sympathy for your argument, and I'm not even a Republican.

Theokhoth

Funny. Bush starts a war with no conscience to blow up brown people. No one ever had the audacity to stand up during a joint speech and yell "Liar!" or "Murderer!" That would be disrespectful.

Obama wants to overhaul healthcare to help millions of people in this country and yet you have a Republican fool who disrespects the President like a child.

A-MAZING!

Bush started a war? Incredible how one man took control of Congress.