Billy Long Looks Unhealthy and Winded at Springfield/Greene County Lincoln Day Event:

The video above was filmed at the 2011 Springfield/Greene County Lincoln Day event. Obviously, there is a lot to be said about this video as in traditional Billy Long fashion, he says very little and has clever sound bites prepared. As well, Long continues to lie about the $100 billion in spending cuts. The Republicans only managed to get $61 billion in cuts.

I want you to notice in this video (put some ear buds in for the full effect), how winded Billy Long sounds. His walk to the stage was short. The great auctioneer's voice paused many times to catch his breath--winded, out of shape, and appearing very unhealthy. Not that Long was ever the model of perfect health, but I don't think I have seen him this winded before has he has given a speech. I mean during the Republican primary last year, Long could whip out a speech and barely take a breath. That's just the opposite in the video above. (Perhaps he was just nervous about having to lie about the $100 billion in cuts.)

One has to wonder of life in DC is taking its toll on Billy Long. Is this a healthy occupation where the temptation for free treats and being locked up in an office or on the House floor and the various social events each night lead to more temptations. Should Southwest Missouri be concerned about their Congressman's health?

On another note, it has been written the Southwest Missouri GOP had a record crowd in Springfield yesterday for Lincoln Day. Notice the lack of enthusiasm for winded Congressman Long--even as he pushes the lie of the $100 billion in cuts. The applause is minimal--and it isn't encouraging or exciting. It's obligatory.