The Health Care Reform Address Thread

[DynamiteRave]

Figured I'd make a new thread just in case anyone watches the address and has any opinions on it.

Discuss here?

[724Skinsfan]

I like watching these addresses. I'm already getting a little annoyed, though, with the pep rally atmosphere. Everybody clapping and standing anytime a good statement is made.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

The bitter facial expressions on both sides of the aisle are priceless! (I have nothing of importance to add)

[MTK]

what was up with the heckler?

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

what was up with the heckler?

I don't know if they figured out who it was yet. CNN says they have an idea, but won't release a name until they get confirmation.

[drew54]

I like the bits and pieces of the plan that are from all sides. I think reform is an easy idea to accept, but it does need to be done right.

All I am saying is the American People will get what they deserve. We have elected our officials and they hold all the cards.

If you do not like what you get, please vote out the people who are preventing what you believe in.

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

what was up with the heckler?

I was waiting for a shoe to come flying in.

[DynamiteRave]

The heckler has been revealed!!

CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - GOP congressman heckles Obama during health-care speech « - Blogs from CNN.com

[dmek25]

grow up. talking about something that could possibly affect every one, and you yell childish shit. get over your self

[MTK]

Pretty childish and disrespectful.

[saden1]

Men of low quality are just that. Much cannot be expected of them.

[724Skinsfan]

Meh. He's apologized for it already...


WASHINGTON (CNN) — GOP Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina issued a statement Wednesday night apologizing for his outburst during President Obama's speech to Congress:

“This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President’s remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility.”

[saden1]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

Meh. He's apologized for it already...


WASHINGTON (CNN) — GOP Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina issued a statement Wednesday night apologizing for his outburst during President Obama's speech to Congress:

“This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President’s remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility.”

This stupid f*ck face needs not apologize but he does need to read the house bill which explicitly prohibits extending healthcare to illegal immigrants (sec 246, page 143):

Nothing in this subtitle shall allow Federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States

Don't worry though folks, your current wait time at the emergency room won't improve with or without universal healthcare.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by saden1

This stupid f*ck face needs not apologize but he does need to read the house bill which explicitly prohibits extending healthcare to illegal immigrants (sec 246, page 143):

Don't worry though folks, your current wait time at the emergency room won't improve with or without universal healthcare.

Actually, he absolutely needed to apologize. Despite being a Republican, I love that when this dingbat called the White House afterwards hoping to apologize to Obama, instead he got Rahm Emanuel on the phone. Man I wish I could have heard that conversation.

Obama heckled by GOP during speech: 'You lie!' - Yahoo! News

[saden1]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Actually, he absolutely needed to apologize. Despite being a Republican, I love that when this dingbat called the White House afterwards hoping to apologize to Obama, instead he got Rahm Emanuel on the phone. Man I wish I could have heard that conversation.

Obama heckled by GOP during speech: 'You lie!' - Yahoo! News

I'm a big believer in "if you said it you meant it and if you meant it you need not apologize." This dumbf*ck clearly meant what he said so an apology is neither necessary nor desired. Honestly though, the bar has been set so low by the GOP this is hardly surprising. Not telling a lie while screaming "you lie" is too much to ask? I find the recursive nature of his "you lie" scream hilarious and sad.