DeLay at center of political storm

[RedEarth]

DeLay at center of political storm



WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tom DeLay, who has wielded political power with uncommon efficiency, looks into the mirror and sees a victim of politics.

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Either way, the man known as the Hammer is taking a pounding.

His troubles began last fall, when three political fund-raisers with ties to him were indicted in his home state of Texas. Then the House ethics committee admonished him, not once but three times. Since then, questions have been raised about whether he knew about the dubious sources of money behind trips he took to Britain and South Korea. He blames politics.

"It is very unfortunate that the Democrats have no agenda. All they can do is try to tear down the House and burn it down in order to gain power," he said in defending himself.
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DeLay fights government regulation at every turn, a position hardened during the years before he came to Washington when he ran a pest control business and railed at "Gestapo" environmental regulators. He's also a leader among religious conservatives, pushing for a more God-centered nation.

Ahead of the 2000 presidential race, he outlined a vision where "we march forward with a biblical worldview, a worldview that says God is our Creator, that man is a sinner, and that we will save this country by changing the hearts and minds of Americans."



http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/03/22/delay.woes.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest

[saigon68]

1. He is a "used Scumbag"

Nothing more ---- nothing less.

[Swamp Rat]

8. It is a disgusting creature

[JerseygirlCT]

2. I never understand the passive voice in these things

"his troubles began" as if he didn't CREATE the troubles himself. As if he isn't 100% responsible for the deep yogurt he will find himself in.

Just plays into his victim complex.

[Maestro]

3. Gawd I hate that cockroach.

I want nothing to do with that hypocritical twit and his God centered nation. When are religious a**holes going to get it through their heads that this country was founded on freedom of religion which includes the freedom to not be religious. Effin lying sack of shite.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

22. Interesting that you would call out to "Gawd"

while in the next sentence denying His existence.

[VegasWolf]

23. Get real. It's only a phrase. n/t

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

24. To you, perhaps.

To others, an incredible touch of irony.

[Boswells_Johnson]

32. It's no more "interesting" than praying to a god with so many

intermediaries showing the rest of us mere mortals the "true" path to Him. Oh, and by the way, they all need money...

[jazzjunkysue]

27. My God's bigger than your God, and smarter, too. My God's gonna beat the

crap outta your god, and he'll wish he'd never been born. When my god was in the 6th grade, he could already beat up the whole football team by himself.

So, my god's gonna make this a god-centered country, and then you'll be sorry you ever picked on me.

[Maestro]

30. Actually you know nothing about me

It is just an expression. I also purposely spelled it the way I did. Secondly I am a Christian, although an extremely liberal one, who is on a spiritual journey that is quite difficult right now. After all is said and done I might not be a Christian.

You misunderstand my statement though. I am sick and tired of fundies and their insistence that we are to worship the Christian God because as a Christian I also have a few brain cells working and realize that not everyone in this country wants to worship at all any god. Anyhow, here a little more about me and my religion.

Losing my religion

[Straight Shooter]

4. No, DeLay, YOU are the sinner.

Confess, repent, and be healed.

Ain't that the way it goes? :evilgrin:

[redqueen]

5. Hardball?

These charges aren't about hardball, lady... they're about crminial wrongdoing.

I love how the media softens things up when talking about republicans.

[deadparrot]

6. A "victim of politics"!?

Good grief.

[DemoTex]

20. Delay is no victim; he is a volunteer!

Victim/Volunteer © 1990 Christine Lavin

(Excerpts ... my emphasis in bold)

And he thinks of himself as a victim of fate
When he just volunteers
He has invested his money in well bred astrologers
Healers, Psychic Seers
And now he blames every tilted constellation
Or every negative vibration
He's not a victim of UFO infestation
He's a volunteer

Oh pick the numbers
Shake the sticks
Read the tea leaves
Light the wicks
Point the finger
Pass the buck
Blame it all on lady luck

Do you think of yourself as a victim?
Or do you volunteer?
Do you let somebody else call all of your shots?
Do you cower in the corner in fear?

Or do you follow because it is easy to do?
Do you fool with modern high tech voodoo?
Too bad if you're a victim but whatever you do
Don't volunteer
Why would ya volunteer?
Please don't volunteer!

http://www.christinelavin.com/00031705vv.html

Don't try to lay no victim shit on us Tommy Boy. You are a fucking volunteer from day one, and you have been begging for this shit-storm for quite some time. Sit back and take it like a bug-man, you toxic little turd.

[gratuitous]

7. "He fights government regulation at every turn"

Well, not every turn. If you're bankrupt because of medical bills or improvidently extended credit, then it's the government's job to make sure that poor banks are protected from rapacious paupers. Or, if you happen to think differently from him concerning a private medical matter, he's more than happy to bring the entire weight of the government down on your ass.

[Kimber Scott]

9. DeLay fights government regulation at every turn

Unless it has something to do with right to die, or right to life, or death penalty, or districting, or corporate welfare, or gayness, or...

[Mandate My Ass]

10. Didn't he sic homeland security on some dems awhile back?

Wouldn't that qualify as a Gestapo tactic?

What a whining sissy.

[anarchy1999]

16. Yes he did. It was during the redistricting battle when the Dems of

the State legislature fled to Oklahoma. As a matter of fact, one of our state reps, Lon Burnam, has a lawsuit calling him to task on this little matter.

Lon was taking funds for the legal battle, but because the "house" is in session he can't take any monies now. I've donated to his fund in the past and talked with him a few weeks ago about it. He needs our support when the "house" is out.

But once again, yes, Tom Delay sent Homeland Security after a plane that several reps used to go to Oklahoma to avoid the battle over redistricting. Eventually the redistricting battle was won by the Republicans when one lone Dem crossed over and joined their side. It was a very sad moment in Texas, orchestrated and directed by Tom DeLay! He needs to go home and back to his bug business, permanently. He deserves to be in prison but I'd be happy with him just being reduced to a roach killer again with no employees.

[smb]

11. Who Does This Remind Me Of...?

he ran a pest control business and railed at "Gestapo" environmental regulators



"I do not recognize the authority of a court that hangs the gold-fringed flag. A flag with gilded edges is the flag of an admirality court. An admirality court signifies a naval court-martial. I cannot be court-martialled twice. That is all."

[Toots]

12. God is our Creator, that man is a sinner,

and a sinner and a sinner and a sinner and a sinner but if man asks forgiveness all will be forgiven.... anything can be justified with this belief...

[snooper2]

13. I thought Jim Adler was the Texas Hammer

For those in Texas, you've seen the commercials, the Tough Smart Lawyer! Jim S. Adler, the TEXAS HAMMER!!!

http://www.jimadler.com/attorneys/jadler.htm

[Weembo]

21. I'll get yew a cash settlement . . . and start

working on your case today!

[ghardy68]

14. The biggest threat

The biggest threat to the US is the Republican Party! They have not answered the call for fiscal discipline they have rejected all calls for immigration reform, transparency, WMD's, trade reform, troop withdrawal, election reform, secure borders, ending tax cuts for the rich and impeachment of BUSH!!!!!! So who is the terrorist?

[Al-CIAda]

25. Very succinct, nice!

ghardy68 -and welcome.

'The biggest threat to the US is the Republican Party! They have not answered the call for fiscal discipline they have rejected all calls for immigration reform, transparency, WMD's, trade reform, troop withdrawal, election reform, secure borders, ending tax cuts for the rich and impeachment of BUSH!!!!!! So who is the terrorist?'

[amber dog democrat]

15. This may be premature.

But I think his days are numbered as a powerful member of the house.
Slowly but surely it looks as if he is doomed. I have no sympathy.

[Jon8503]

18. Correct Amber, he is starting to become a load of very uncomfortable

baggage for the republican party. He is drawing a lot of attention to the sleaze that permeates the republicans in so many ways these days.

[amber dog democrat]

31. yeah and if the illusion of legality and respectability is tattered

what other things will come to light ? Hes only useful IF he is useful.
Funny isn't it how allies become liabilities ?
:)

[PurityOfEssence]

17. Weebles wobble, and they do fall down

This little creep's gonna go down like Robespierre.

Don't light the torches yet, though, it may take a very long time. When it happens, though, it'll be vicious.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

19. "All they can do is try to tear down the House and burn it down...

in order to gain power," he said in defending himself."

And what the hell did he and his rethuglican cronies do to gain power in the first place?

Democrats DO have an agenda, Tom-boy. We want to purge the government of crooks and swindlers like YOU!

[tsuki]

26. The Hammer as a Victim. Nope, can't see it. eom

[Demeter]

28. Democrats DO Have an Agenda!

And guess what, Tom, TAG You're IT!

[proud2BlibKansan]

29. DeLay fights government regulation at every turn??

uh, yeah, until Terri Schiavo needed govt regs to keep her alive.