Joe Wilson: I need your donations to defend myself from liberal attacks
posted at 7:16 pm on September 10, 2009 by Allahpundit
One might argue that a man who’s truly sorry for what he did wouldn’t be trying to make a buck off of it, but if the left’s going to monetize his outburst — replete with scolding about what an embarrassment he is from the national embarrassment that we call Joe Biden — I guess he has no choice. Here’s the donation page.
As I write this, The Hill is oh so innocently wondering whether Wilson’s shouting might be due to the fact that he’s … some sort of speed freak. We’ve reached a very, very dark point.
Update: Jim Treacher, from the comments in Headlines: “The former caffeine addict called out the former cocaine addict.”
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i am joe wilson.
weewilly on September 10, 2009 at 7:17 PM
Counter attack:
Valerie Jarrett’s associations. Beware. This may damage your eyes. And your brain.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
The next line of attack: those who oppose Obama are racist, redneck, brown-shirt, Nazi, astroturfed DRUG ADDICTS
Next they’ll claim pedophiles and wife beaters.
John the Libertarian on September 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Donated $25 dollars.
Thank you sir. Obama is a liar. I will reward those who keep taking this socialist to the woodshed.
portlandon on September 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
They are trying to destroy him – he has every right to fight back.
gophergirl on September 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
I don’t think he’s really sorry.
see-dubya on September 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
I’m in! What a statement if he out-raised his opponent 10 to 1!
parteagirl on September 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
I don’t think he is either – and he shouldn’t be.
gophergirl on September 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I certainly hope not.
Fletch54 on September 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Joe Wilson is the reason we are having a more vigorous debate on the illegal immigration piece today.
I applaud him. It’s actually working out in our benefit.
therightscoop on September 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
But I’m sure Van Jones never did drugs in his entire life.
WisCon on September 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
I actually hope he’s not truly sorry for it…I think he’ll do well too.
AUINSC on September 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Give me CAFFINE and Give me Liberty!
Double shoot, extra squirt of chocolate too, please!
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Since when did “truly sorry” mean anything? Ask John Kerry (troops are too stupid for real jobs), Jack Murtha (troops are killers), or Dick Durbin (troops are no better than the 9/11/01 terrorists).
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM
He may be sorry about the outburst, but he’s not sorry–not has apologized–for calling Obama a liar. Because he is one.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM
he was on levin, and no he’s not sorry in the least.
weewilly on September 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM
ALINSKY, YOU MAGNIFICENT BASTARD, WE READ YOUR BOOK!!!!
see-dubya on September 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Joe the Congressman…
d1carter on September 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM
A member of the GOP with true gonads. Me likey
gophergirl on September 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM
So now common sense and sound mind are drugs?
singlemalt_18 on September 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM
I sure hope he’s not really sorry.
I’m donating as soon as I finish here.
hachiban on September 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Donated a meager $25. I also want my
I ♥ Joe Wilson tshirt, please.
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Mr. Wilson, would love to send a few bucks, things are tight around here but I will be happy to pray for your reelection and a special prayer that the next time you don’t apologize.
fourdeucer on September 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM
from the other post.
fourdeucer on September 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM
I’d be happier about sending him money if he had NOT apologized, but what the heck…. If “we” can make a resounding statement by outraising his opponent, I’m willing to send a chunk of cash.
LegendHasIt on September 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Are we? I’m not hearing that. What I would suggest Wilson did was have a more vigorous debate on just how honest the filthy liar’s claims are.
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Rescind your apology and I might think about it. Otherwise why should I waste my hard-earned cash supporting another ball-less Republican?
2Brave2Bscared on September 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Waaaaiiit… She was a Deputy Chief of Staff for Richard Daley? Now I’m convinced. She’s got her hands dirty in everything in Chicago.
My rating of her: well beyond saving. Pure Partisan Hack.
Something tells me you’re gonna need it Upinak.
God Bless.
Chaz706 on September 10, 2009 at 7:23 PM
What are the odds that the NY Times and the rest of the left-wing former media have booked flights to SC to look under every rock to find Congressman Joe’s hookers or something?
perroviejo on September 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
No Doze has an awful aftertaste and I have a hyper gag reflex. I drink prodigious amounts of Diet Coke (w/bicardi) instead.
Addict!!
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
DOH! Valerie Jarrett associated with Bilderberg?
Bilderberg Group
Yes, we can!
Next under the wheels of the bus? Valerie Jarrett.
Keep fuggin with us, Obama.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Thank you to Rep. Joe Wilson. He screamed out what all of us were saying during this awful speech.
cubachi on September 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Congressman Joe definitely doesn’t need anyone to help him find his nads.
OTOH it’s a good thing Cindy McCain has been providing this service for the AZ Senator.
perroviejo on September 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Then he shouldn’t have made an apology. For one, because it made him look weak and cowardly; and two because you shouldn’t be saying things you don’t mean. That’s called lying.
2Brave2Bscared on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Didn’t Obama admit to doing cocaine? Maybe that’s what drove him to call Sarah Palin a liar yesterday.
Kensington on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Donated $100. I hardly ever make political donations, but I just felt I had to in this case.
Jim-Rose on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
He has nothing to be sorry for. Screw decorum when your life, or the future of your country is at stake.
Note for the republican party leadership, stop acting like a POW who will say anything, or do anything with the vain hope that your captors won’t break your arms again. Fight back.
Skandia Recluse on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
trust me.. Yuban is my drug.
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
How long before the tax on No Doze appears?
The Wilson Freedom from Artificially High Alertness Act.
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I admire what you’ve done and what you said, Rep. Wilson…
But please don’t start with the “I’m a victim! Gimme money!” stuff. Just stick to the issues and the donations will come.
innominatus on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
I’d only apologize if I forgot to add the the “bastard” part in “Lying bastard!”
TexasJew on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
The amusing thing about all of this was revealed by Rush Limbaugh today–all these liberal idiots are throwing money at Wilson’s opponent and they don’t realize that the guy is in major debt.
His campaign only had $45k on hand in cash, and over $400,000 in debt from the last campaign where he lost.
So all these idiots are doing is retiring his debt.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
stop!
you are giving stupid people to many ideas.
Ever seen someone without a caffine something or other. they are as bad a a nicotine fit.
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Isn’t 0bama a self admitted drug user, cocaine and pot?
Glass houses and all that.
Rebar on September 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
I encourage you to print this data before it is scrubbed.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Red Bull on me….
d1carter on September 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Bwahahaha!
I’m sending Wilson $25.
amerpundit on September 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM
Evidently my spelling has been affected by this.
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM
I donated 25 dollars, hope that he keeps up the fire and doesn’t feel the need to apologize next time.
farright on September 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Yep, and Obama didn’t really accept his apology either.
bridgetown on September 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM
There was a time when doing what he did was called, “Speaking truth to power.” I bet if it was Democrat who said this to a Republican President, that’s what the national media would say.
dentalque on September 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
I gave up cigarettes FOR caffeine. Keeps me thin. :P
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
I think he showed incredible restraint myself – I would have yelled out ******* liar myself
gophergirl on September 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Dropped my hat-tip to Wilson. Well worth the $25 to hear someone challenge BO in front of cameras.
SoldiersMom on September 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Thanks. Tried to get on his web site last night to send encouragement and kudos for saying there what we were all screaming at the TV at home.
Also just sent him $50.
BacaDog on September 10, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Joe the
PlumberWilsonUgly on September 10, 2009 at 7:31 PM
I would be Joe Wilson, but that I don’t apologize.
rrpjr on September 10, 2009 at 7:31 PM
I tried. Then got hooked on coffee… and still smoke. Damnit!
upinak on September 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Crack is whack Barry.
I love it! The fact that they are still hyperventilating about this means the “speech” went over like a lead balloon in their internal polling.
elduende on September 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Then he shouldn’t have made an apology. For one, because it made him look weak and cowardly; and two because you shouldn’t be saying things you don’t mean. That’s called lying.
2Brave2Bscared on September 10, 2009 at 7:26 PM
that’s one way of looking at it, another way is, live in front of 51 million people the president was called a liar and laughed at, the apology came later, damage was done to the ssobama, wilson’s apology was mere graciousness on his part, he didn’t say he retracted his opinion that the president did indeed LIE only apologized for getting caught up in the moment, americans identify with that.
weewilly on September 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM
I hear Eric Holder dropped all that useless ACORN and Black Panther investigation crap and is zeroing in on the Wilson case even as we speak….
MrScribbler on September 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM
The republicans should not have gone last night.O has not met w/them since April anyway,let o talk to a bunch of empty seats for cryin’ out loud! As far as Wilson goes,if he truly meant it,he should not have apologized but what would have been better is if all the rep. stood up so he wasn’t alone.
ohiobabe on September 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Look at the man’s eyes….He’s on the No-Doze right now!
Kasper Hauser on September 10, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Gimmie jus’ one more hit man…
*sips coffee*
The Ugly American on September 10, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Oh my.
David Rockefeller
Henry Kissinger
Richard Perle
Susan Sher
Carol Moseley Braun
Michelle Obama
Vernon Jordan
Jessica Tuchman Matthews
I love the internet. All affiliated with Valerie Jarrett, who’s profile leads to the Bildebergers. Sigh.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 7:34 PM
If he was on speed, what the ^%*& is Pelosi taking?!
bridgetown on September 10, 2009 at 7:34 PM
People criticizing him for apologizing, you do understand that Pelosi probably threatened to kill him with botox if he didn’t apologize?
andy85719 on September 10, 2009 at 7:34 PM
I crave cigarettes so much…you have no idea. I haven’t had one in, oh, 6 years? But, oh my.
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Glenn Beck is a rapist and murderer doncha know
CookeyD on September 10, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Save it and send it to Glenn Beck. I can’t bring up the links.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 7:36 PM
It’s hard. I tried the patches, but they wouldn’t stay lit.
BacaDog on September 10, 2009 at 7:36 PM
The donation link points to a different server than the link in the headline.
This doesn’t help my paranoia.
Skandia Recluse on September 10, 2009 at 7:36 PM
The irony is that anybody who has watched the proceedings in the British House of Commons knows how tame this act of “uncivil behavior” actually was.
highhopes on September 10, 2009 at 7:36 PM
OT, but did anyone catch CNN’s reporting on the Tea Party Express? It was on Wolf Blitzer’s show.
They were all “it’s a very aggressive crowd!, calling Obama a communist!” etc, etc…..
Hey, people going to DC on 09/12, Please don’t give these fools footage to make you look like idiots in. Please.
bridgetown on September 10, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Toldja they’d scrub it. Already printed.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
He is a gentleman. Apology was for disrespect of the OFFICE. not the lying POS.
katy the mean old lady on September 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
What is happening to us – when a U.S. Representative is “investigated” for using caffeine because he calls out the truth – that The Messiah is a scum bag and a LIAR. Glenn Beck is right – the jackboots are on the march here…….this damn Obama is a Commie Marxist Fascist Indonesian Allah Despot. Beware America!
Cinday Blackburn on September 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Done – and money well spent. Give them hell Joe.
rplat on September 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Wait, WHAT?
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
+$5
You earned it sir. Spinning both their heads around in a millisecond was priceless.
MarcusBrody on September 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM
The amusing thing about all of this was revealed by Rush Limbaugh today–all these liberal idiots are throwing money at Wilson’s opponent and they don’t realize that the guy is in major debt.
His campaign only had $45k on hand in cash, and over $400,000 in debt from the last campaign where he lost.
So all these idiots are doing is retiring his debt.
Enoxo on September 10, 2009 at 7:27 PM
If this is true why is Wilson asking for money?
rjl1999 on September 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Wouldn’t give this man a dime, even if I do like that he called Obama out.
Not one person in washington gets my money until they actually earn it.
bridgetown on September 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM
If I had to sit through one of Barry’s speeches I’d be taking No Doz too.
Buy Danish on September 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Gave to Joe Wilson long before this. Now, he’s just cost me more.
Next time, Joe, don’t effing apologize, you accidental hero.
TXUS on September 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM
What else do these people on the hill do?
bridgetown on September 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM
I agree with what he did. I would have done the same. This nation is on a threshold: We can either lay down, say nothing and let these Marxist scumbags turn whatever is left of traditional America into a leftist totalitarian hell-hole; or, we can stand up to them and fight their lies, where ever we encounter them. So Wilson was absolutely right to do what he did, presidential address or not.
Where he dropped the ball was apologizing for it in any way shape or form. That was weak.
2Brave2Bscared on September 10, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Wilson apologizes for this in 3…2…1…
crr6 on September 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Cause it’s all about money for a campaign. If Joe has a big warchest, and his opponent is far behind in the polls, the DNC won’t waste a dime to oppose him.
If, on the other hand, Joe is poor and looks vulnerable, the DNC will pour tons of cash in to take a seat away.
BacaDog on September 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Pelosi’s easy enough to fight off. Just need to throw water on her.
2Brave2Bscared on September 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM
I agree tea party goers need to be on their best behavior, but having said that it wouldn’t matter to the old media if they were all black, disabled, blind nuns…they would still say they were very aggressive.
sandee on September 10, 2009 at 7:44 PM
0 abuses the power of the President, requests a joint session, lies, bullies, calls them names, when finally someone truly represents the American people and the Republicans tell him to apologize? I’m tired of this beta male BS and I have expressed that to Steele and on Red County. And, FWIW…$ to Joe sends a great message to back it up.
califdreamnred on September 10, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Thank you, Ed Morrissey, for making Hot Air worth viewing………as for AP, you make a great Devil’s Advocate.
cavefish on September 10, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Donated $25.
Well worth the look on Pelosi’s face when he called Obama out.
CarolynM on September 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Question:
How’s this different from a PAC? Or is this a PAC? *Haven’t seen vid yet*
Thanks!
ps: I agree, I know sometimes you have to backtrack on a quote or a statement for the sake of courtesy to your constituents or the junk of POTUS, but in this case patriotism and love of our country just had to let it out.
BUT after watching today vids of same situation but with GWB, heck no…then they complain about FOX not being fair and balanced??? I am astonished that no more Republicans stood up with him as well. We look forward for more of his opinions, be out there battling along Sarah in this intimidation attempt.
ProudPalinFan on September 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM
I gave him 25 bucks because of the machine attacking him. They attack him for speech, they attack me. The same with Sarah, with Joe, with Whole Foods CEO John Mackey, etc. A representative who would shout FOR us in a joint session, speech with POTUS, “LIAR” has earned more respect in his “disrespect” than all he could be doing with his own constituents. At that moment, he uttered what I was thinking (even live-tweeted). I’m with him. Fallible, yep. Like the rest of us. But, he called it. He dared question the revered O. And the faces from Nancy, Joe, Obama were ALL WORTH IT.
Diane on September 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Stand with me against disapproval of my distasteful behavior which I myself apologized for!
crr6 on September 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM
He had to take No Doz to be able to stay awake listening to that pedantic twit.
Fighton03 on September 10, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Joe Wilson said last night what was on everybody’s mind,
that Obama is lying about his HealthCare proposals,and
he should not have apologized!
During many speechs of Bush,protesters some how,with Liberal
s help were allowed in,either had signs,or screamed out agai
nst him,and were never made to apologize to President Bush!
Right now,in America,the political climate is such that the
Left do not want to engage the RIGHT,do not want to biparti
sanship,all though they make it sound in the State Runned Me
dia that they are always extending their hand in that frien
ship,but in reality there a poisonous snake and cannot be tr
usted at face value!!
canopfor on September 10, 2009 at 7:46 PM
From my query on Rahm Emmanuel and his associate Ari Emmanuel.
Key West Reader on September 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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