Rep. Joe Wilson Shouts at Obama during Joint Session of Congress. Disrespect and Marginalization of our Black President.

Even at an important joint session of Congress, Republicans couldn't help but do their best to marginalize President Obama. It seems the shouting and mob mentality displayed at town hall meetings is a quality the GOP has officially adopted as their own.



(AP) - A South Carolina Republican lawmaker shouted "You lie" at President Barack Obama as he addressed Congress ... The congressman later apologized for his "lack of civility."

"The reforms I'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally," Obama said.

"You lie!" Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., shouted from his seat, jabbing a finger in the air.

In a statement, Wilson said later that he regretted the incident.

"This evening I let my emotions get the best of me," Wilson said. "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."

Neither the House nor the Senate health care overhaul bills would provide coverage for illegal immigrants.

It was "totally disrespectful," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said on CNN of Wilson, a conservative who has opposed Obama's economic remedies. "There is no place for it in that setting, or any other, and he should apologize for it immediately."