“Why Criminalize Those Who Want to Opt-Out?” of the Healthcare Bill Asks Rep. Roskam

Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) posed a truly outstanding question for those in support of this healthcrap bill. If the bill is so great then why do you have to force Americans to join? As Rep. Roskam questions, why criminalize those who choose to opt-out? Better yet, why aren’t those same public servants (well they’re supposed to be public servants, instead its become apparent that many of them, not all, but a lot our elected officials regard themselves to be of a higher class much like monarchs) signing up for this plan themselves. Once again, if this plan is soo great then why arent they jumping at the opportunity to be on it! Yeah, that'll be the day!

This health-crap bill not only ensures an increase in our taxes but now our tax dollars are going to be spent arresting Americans who refuse to sign up. How much more ridiculous does this have to get for the other half to get out of their fantasy world and realize that this bill chips away at our freedom. Is it worth it to trade freedom and individualism for promises that realistically cannot be kept? Sadly, the bill passed the House 220-215 this past Saturday. Amazingly, even with a democratic majority, the bill narrowly passed though at this point, what matters is not the numbers but rather the fact that the bill passed in general. They are taking Americans, a more accurate description would be dragging Americans, while they are kicking and screaming in opposition, down the road of socialism. Its actually a bit like kidnapping if you think about it…the majority of Americans, about 72% according to a CNN poll, oppose this particular bill and yet the Democrats, much like the mullahcracy in Iran, turn their noses at the citizens and go on their business. After all, (in their opinion) they know what’s best for us even if we refuse to accept it.
Via townhall

Joe Wilson | The Outburst Saga..."You Lie"!

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Initially I found the outburst by Rep. Joe Wilson to be slightly disrespectful but upon further consideration, while it may not have been the most appropriate course of action, I don’t think it’s this grand hoopla that the democrats have created for themselves. The more that they complain and cry about it, I find my opinion strengthening in the opposite direction.
During this crisis that this Congress and administration has put us through, you expect me to really feel bad that someone is bold enough to come out and tell the truth during a hour long promo for the President? He is a freshman congressman, someone please tell me how he was supposed to get his point across and get attention, more importantly, attention from a media who works for the administration?

Additionally, the Democrats behaved far worse on numerous occasions during the Bush presidency. So what the Dems are essentially saying is that it was okay for respect to go out the door for about 8 years during Bush’s term but rule change for Obama?

You know what…Sometimes you just have to scream to get people to listen, particularly when the cause is important enough, you get a free pass!

GO JOE! The only elected official who was bold enough to speak up!

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Joe Wilson Yells "You Lie" To President Obama

As much as the outburst by Joe Wilson was not exactly respectful and normally I would be 100% against such displays of inappropriate behavior, I do understand why and how this happened. Here you have a President who is giving another campaign speech in front of the nation, addressing congress no less, and his speech is filled with lies and partisan b.s. I have never heard a President be so divisive on purpose. He even told opponents that he would out them…threatening? So, in a moment of frustration, Congressman Wilson lost control and let it out. I was yelling at my TV at home!
Let me ask you a question, the President, on this forum took a shot at Sarah Palin. He called her a liar. Tell me what the difference is? I don’t think a President should stoop that low to hit someone who disagrees with his plan, who by the way is correct in her assertion…Read the bill if you don’t believe me (that goes for you to Mr. President). He’s a bully. Out of all the pundits that have disagreed with him, he went after her…So really, it may have been “rude” for Wilson to scream out the truth and insult the President but what’s the difference between what he did and what the President himself did. The President contradicts himself all the time. He talks about civility and discussion but he then proceeds to bash the Republicans, present false information about their positions, and leaves them out of the discussion. He has the gull to say that the Republicans don’t have a plan which once again (surprise, surprise) is a big fat fib! Too bad their bill was in their hand, if the President would take a minute to stop campaigning and pay attention to anyone but himself he would take notice. Also, why is he continuing to turn his back on the American people in order to pass a bill he says is urgent yet won’t go in effect until 2013…Suspicious? Chyeah!

The Obambi Address To Congress...(well kinda)

Okay, I must admit that I didn't watch the Presidents address live and I'm watching it as I am typing right this moment. So in order to be totally fair, I wont say much until I watch the address in full and judge on the content as a whole.
I just want to know because I missed the first couple minutes...Is it just me or did First Lady Michelle Obama look angry tonight? Maybe she had other plans that she had to give up in order to attend her husbands speech? Who knows...maybe I'm wrong? Maybe she has a bad migraine as I do, afterall we are both in D.C and I think the weather is effecting mine...

(Because I cannot resist...Regarding his address to congress, I can point out at least 1 wrong fact, lie, or incorrect statistic in every sentence!)

Video | NRCC Welcome Back For Congress

"Did you miss D.C.?"

...Because D.C. didn't miss you!

The NRCC put a nice video compilation together for the men and women returning to Congress. The video is appropriately titled ‘Welcome Back’ though I think most of us dread their return to D.C. I’d rather pay them to take a leave of absence until midterm elections! In fact, I’d rather double, no triple their pay if they would stay home! The more they dip their hands into, the more they harm our economy, values, and all together the American way that has made our country so successful!

I know I’ve said this a million gazillion times but it’s still shocking to observe the behavior of our elected officials who were selected to represent their constituents. How arrogant does one have to be to totally disregard the views of the people to instead do whatever he or she deems acceptable when it is not in the best interest of our country.