There is something seemingly comforting on Joe Wilson’s outburst to the president. It reminds us that it is our right as Americans to stand up to our government including the president. However I find it unsettling that Wilson never showed this kind of fortitude during the Bush era. Lets face; it there is a lot of misunderstanding regarding the presidents healthcare plan but lies? Ponder on these lies- Iraq has weapons of mass destruction, we are wining the war on terrorism, we (USA) do not torture prisoners, – why no passionate outburst from Wilson then? Now all of a sudden Wilson and republicans are touting patriotic ideals? What about Katrina, or Abu Ghraib? Not to mention the lack of cojones when we faced the gas, home foreclosure and economic crisis, no fingers were pointed, no one called (Bush) names by Wilson and his brethrens. I guess is all Obama’s fault. he forgot that for nearly a decade we got used to a blubbering idiot and not someone with a mastering of standard American English-“for a black man” as was often repeated by all during elections.
It is often easier to fight for principles than to live up to them. – Adlai Stevenson

Actually, this was exactly the time and place to do it. If you ever watch CSpan, there is never more than a fraction of the house present for any debate. A great speech, on any political issue, maybe heard by 50 members of Congress. Even more importantly, only a few hundred or thousand Americans would hear it live.

When Mr. Wilson made his statement it was on national tv, seen by millions, and affirmed by millions. With those two words his voice and the voice of many many Americans was heard. It was impulsive and it was out of line. He will be punished, in some way, shape, or form. However, he did get in point across and you can't un-ring that bell. More importantly he acted as the voice for so many that have not voice.

Both sides need to realize that this all or nothing bull isn't going to work. Common sense says, push through what both side agree upon, then debate the other issues. The problem here is that so many people don't agree with this agenda which is what they feel is being shoved down their throats. What makes it worst is that the number aren't 80-20 or even 60-40 like the election, its much closer than that. We truly are a nation divided on this and all other issues.

People react when they are pushed. Thats exactly what Rep. Wilson did, and he pushed back!

Its the Republican way. Its always the correct thing to do or say if its done by a Republican. However, if the same action, comment, bill, or (just fill in the blank) is done by the opposition, Republicans scream bloody hell. Fear, mob mentality, prejudices, and greed are the driving forces of the GOP. Helping others is now commonly known to Republicans as being Socialist. Finding common ground is impossible unless it is the Replubicans idea. America wanted change, now Republicans only fear change. Conservatives true meaning at its core, do not change, "help myself", do not help America as a whole to move forward. 'Divided we stand or else', its the Republican way.

Party lines are party lines. The whole lot in Washington is a joke. Look at the vote to admonish. The only ones I have respect for are the few Democrates that voted no and the few Republicans that votes yes. Wilson needed to say what he said, was it important – yes, was it badly times – yes, did it help his campaign drive – yes, should he take his medicine – yes.

Keep up the fight Joe. Obama is a liar. The health care plan WILL cover illegal aliens. LIE. Plain and simple and Joe called Obama out. Obama is a damn liar.