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Originally Posted by MikeinAR
Stop trying to defend the blabber mouth Wilson by comparing him to other things politicians had done in the past. NO ONE from either party had ever shouted the President down at an address of Congress.
Both sides always boo, hiss, refuse to applaud or stand, and yada yada, but the Rep. from South Carolina certainly distingushed himself with his classless act.
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Did I defend him? No ... I, in fact, stated it was an "incredibly stupid outburst by Wilson." There was no defense given.
What's your definition of shout? If you say no one previously has shouted down a President, then obviously you're excusing the loud chorus/shout of "boo" that W had to deal with, from the Dems, during his speeches to Congress. That DID happen. It was just as disruptive and rude as Wilson's stupid outburst.
The only thing that separates Wilson's outburst from the Dem's is Wilson broke a House rule specifically forbidding members of Congress from calling the President a liar, or saying the President lies, etc.
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