MSNBC is reporting House will introduce resolution of disapproval within the hour

[PearliePoo2]

[Maine-ah]

1. I missed something here....disapproval of what?

[Hansel]

3. Joe Wilson's childish compulsive outburst maybe? nt

[Maine-ah]

7. thats what I was thinking but not sure.

thanks!

[gateley]

4. Wilson -- You lie! nt

[Parker CA]

5. Disapproval of Wilson for his breach of House decorum with his outburst. nt.

[PearliePoo2]

10. Yes. It will be interesting to see who introduces it. Rep.Clyburn perhaps?

[gateley]

2. Makes me happy, although I don't know what a Resolution of Disapproval is -- do you? nt

[paulsby]

6. it precedes double secret probation ? nt

[gateley]

9. They should let his constituents vote -- they're his bosses, they should be

able to fire him for this (as we'd be fired by our boss if we did such a thing).

[kelly1mm]

14. They do get to vote - Nov. 2010. nt

[gateley]

19. Yes, I understand that - I meant a special vote to remove him from office if they

so desire. Like Californians recalled Gray Davis.

[kelly1mm]

21. I know that's what you meant - I was trying to be funny - and failed. nt

[gateley]

24. Oh, I'm sorry!

And now I feel guilty for rolling my eyes when I read your post! So hard to get intent across on a message board. Now that I understand, I'm smiling! :7

And welcome to DU! :hi:

[kelly1mm]

26. No prob! On a serious note though, I don't think federal

representatives can be recalled - only impeached - even in states like CA with recalls for state officers/reps. And impeachment is solely within the realm of congress so the voters in SC would not be involved.

[gateley]

28. I'm sure you're right -- so I'll retract my original statement.

:7

And then add that I hope Congress impeaches him!

[Brundle_Fly]

25. sure, but if this isnt dealt with inside the chamber...

and an example set then this will be commonplace for congressmen and senators a like to do and say crap things to any president.

I say censure!

[michreject]

27. I'm not sure that they would

He has a solid red district in a solid red state.

[PearliePoo2]

8. No...not really because I've never seen it done before.

A hand slap most likely, but one IMO that needs to be done.

[gateley]

12. I'm still apoplectic that Larry Craig essentially skated through his debacle even

though that wasn't the same type of thing. These republicans seem to do their nasty deeds, outrage swirls around, but they just walk through it all and stay put. The furor eventually dies down. It infuriates me.

It'll be interesting to see what happens -- thanks!

[PearliePoo2]

18. You're welcome.

As one Rep. put it, this isn't the British Parliament.
A joint session has rules on conduct. If there isn't a rebuke for someone that violates the rules, sessions could turn into a mockery and free-for-all farce.
The film footage of this may be good material for Rob Miller to use in his campaign against Wilson.
Wilson dishonored the House, not to mention also embarrassing the
State of South Carolina.
The fallout is already coming in, in the form of boycotts of tourists and conventions. The state is really hurting economically as it is.

[gateley]

20. Very well said! nt

[crazyjoe]

11. I'm sorry, this is stupid

all they are doing is giving this idiot more attention, thus the tea baggers will continue to send him money.
let him drop back into obscurity.

[metapunditedgy]

17. Wilson is calling plenty of attention to himself. He's forcing the grown-ups to weigh in.n/t

[Happyhippychick]

13. Since he refused to apologize on the floor of the House, drag the issue out and embarrass him.

[TheCowsCameHome]

15. What's the penalty? A group frown from his colleagues?

Sheesh.

Kick this asshole out in the next election - that's what he deserves.

[tridim]

16. And here's Roger Simon of Politico, right on cue to call it dumb.

Gee thanks for your concern RW rag.

[SIMPLYB1980]

22. Woot!nt

[orleans]

23. resolution of disapproval? what the hell is that?

don't dems generally disapprove of these freak pukes anyway?

[Individualist]

32. a slap on the wrist

[nilram]

29. Those in favor say, "tsk tsk!"

Those opposed, "you lie!"

[goclark]

30. What is happening ~ please tell us nt

[goclark]

31. Dup, sorry nt