A Brief Note On The Wilson Disapproval Motion
When I heard about the introduction of a resolution to formally disapprove of the actions of Joe Wilson (R-SC, where SC could mean "Still Confederate" instead of South Carolina for all I know), I expected the motion to pass pretty easily.
When I saw the final tally, however, I became a bit annoyed. Actually, very annoyed.
179 voted against it...including 12 Democrats.
I suppose I can understand the principle that we need to "get over it" and not waste our time, but if the time IS taken to vote on it, can't you at least vote with common sense?
Am I missing something here? He did something incredibly stupid, something that I would think most people would agree with. Not only did he do something stupid, but as Keith Olbermann said recently in a Special Comment, he was just plain wrong--if he read the damn bill, he'd know that undocumented aliens don't qualify for government subsidies for health insurance. If Wilson gets away with this, who knows what people will shout in the chamber next?
Hey, Republicans, it's not about partisan politics; in fact, one could make the point that it's even more partisan for them (minus the 7 who do have common sense and manners) to vote against it. It was wrong to do what he did; end of conversation. I'm sorry, but that display of ignorance was the equivalent of 5-year old teemunney throwing a fit in Toys'R'Us because my parents wouldn't buy me the toy I wanted. And I got reprimanded for that, trust me. Oftentimes with spankings.
Maybe Joe Wilson could use a spanking. By his opponent next year in Congressional elections. Or while dressed in bondage. With a prostitute. Maybe David Vitter can join him.
But all joking aside, I don't get it. What reason would you have to vote against the resolution?
When I saw the final tally, however, I became a bit annoyed. Actually, very annoyed.
179 voted against it...including 12 Democrats.
I suppose I can understand the principle that we need to "get over it" and not waste our time, but if the time IS taken to vote on it, can't you at least vote with common sense?
Am I missing something here? He did something incredibly stupid, something that I would think most people would agree with. Not only did he do something stupid, but as Keith Olbermann said recently in a Special Comment, he was just plain wrong--if he read the damn bill, he'd know that undocumented aliens don't qualify for government subsidies for health insurance. If Wilson gets away with this, who knows what people will shout in the chamber next?
Hey, Republicans, it's not about partisan politics; in fact, one could make the point that it's even more partisan for them (minus the 7 who do have common sense and manners) to vote against it. It was wrong to do what he did; end of conversation. I'm sorry, but that display of ignorance was the equivalent of 5-year old teemunney throwing a fit in Toys'R'Us because my parents wouldn't buy me the toy I wanted. And I got reprimanded for that, trust me. Oftentimes with spankings.
Maybe Joe Wilson could use a spanking. By his opponent next year in Congressional elections. Or while dressed in bondage. With a prostitute. Maybe David Vitter can join him.
But all joking aside, I don't get it. What reason would you have to vote against the resolution?
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Ask Kucinich. Probably something about limiting speech is always bad. I accept that point, but think demeaning Wilson is more important, so that he is less a hero to the crazies.
September 16, 2009 6:34 AM | Reply | Permalink
If you oppose the rule, violate it and accept the consequences, and or work to have it repealed.
Meanwhile, we are a system of laws, and not of exceptions to the rules.
September 16, 2009 4:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well I guess you just didn't know that hundreds of thousands of illegals use their friends and familys names and documents so they can easily obtain government subsidies.
September 16, 2009 5:47 PM | Reply | Permalink