The heckling of a president (sort of)

By Michael J.W. Stickings

As you've probably heard by now, Obama was heckled at one point during his speech to Congress last night.

Although "heckled" may be a bit too strong a word. What actually happened was that Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) shouted out "You lie!" as Obama was talking about illegal immigrants.

It was classless and embarrassing -- and Wilson has since apologized:

This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the president's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill.

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.

I was going to make Wilson our Craziest Republican of the Day, but he recovered nicely. (Though he's still politically and ideologically crazy, of course.)