U.S. conservatives to rally around Tom DeLay

[Judi Lynn]

U.S. conservatives to rally around Tom DeLay
Tue May 10, 2005 03:59 PM ET


By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Conservative activists, frustrated by Democratic opposition to some of President Bush's key proposals, gather on Thursday to show solidarity with embattled Republican House leader Tom DeLay and pressure wavering supporters to stay in his corner.

Hundreds of conservatives plan a tribute to the Texas congressman, under fierce Democratic attack on a series of ethics charges, to show their support has not been dimmed by what they call the politically motivated allegations.

The dinner also will warn Republicans of the political consequences if they abandon DeLay ahead of looming showdowns over Bush's nomination of John Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations, the president's blocked judicial appointments and his initiatives to overhaul Social Security.
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Morton Blackwell of the Leadership Institute, which recruits and trains young conservative activists, said, "The message is, if you want support from conservatives in the future, you better be in the forefront of those standing beside Tom DeLay."
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http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=politicsNews&storyID=8445433

[Lucky Luciano]

1. What a Republican thing to say:

Morton Blackwell of the Leadership Institute, which recruits and trains young conservative activists, said, "The message is, if you want support from conservatives in the future, you better be in the forefront of those standing beside Tom DeLay."

:puke:

[Wilms]

2. Check out their site. OK, don't. But here's a taste.

http://www.leadershipinstitute.org/index_flash.cfm

Upcoming Leadership Institute Training

May 14 Grassroots Activist School (One Day) Raleigh, NC
May 20 Public Speaking Workshop Arlington, VA
May 21 Grassroots Activist School (One Day) Fresno, CA
May 23 - 26 Capitol Hill Staff Training School (evenings) Arlington, VA
May 27 Advanced Public Speaking School Arlington, VA
May 27 - 28 Student Publications School Raleigh, NC
June 4 - 5 Grassroots Activist School Arlington, VA
June 13 - 16 Public Relations School (evenings) Arlington, VA
June 15 Effective Television Techniques Workshop Arlington, VA
June 15 Advanced Effective Television Techniques Workshop Arlington, VA
June 23 Effective Television Techniques Workshop Arlington, VA
June 23 Advanced Effective Television Techniques Workshop Arlington, VA
June 26 Student Publications School (one-day) Arlington, VA

PS: They claim to be bi-partisan:

http://leadershipinstitute.org/01ABOUTUS/05Board.htm

[saigon68]

3. Like large Blue Bottle Flies

Flying at the speed of Sound

To sit on and feed off a "Huge, Nasty, Large Diseased, Piece of Dog Shit".

[Nostradammit]

4. Those Brave, Brave Conservatives!

And that poor, embattled Tom Delay.

Oh, who will save him from those fierce Democrats?


{John Whitesides, paging John Whitesides, Mr. Rove has your check ready.}

[punpirate]

5. I'm reminded of something...

... Winston Churchill said when members of his party left their seats in Parliament to join the opposition: "This is the first time I've seen rats swimming toward a sinking ship."

DeLay is that sinking ship.

[pie]

8. that is an excellent quote

[DulceDecorum]

6. Exterminate! EXTERMINATE!!

No more DeLay.

[Hand]

7. Good--make that a circular firing squad! nt