I'm pretty sure DeLay is innocent, the president says so and he would never lie.
But he might have received bad intelligence.
dyslexia wrote:I'm pretty sure DeLay is innocent, the president says so and he would never lie.
Actually, it was 'only' a "presidential prerogative" I've read today.
[I like this:
Bush was not shy in explaining why he wants DeLay back in the leadership, where he proved himself extremely effective in promoting the president's agenda.
"When he is over there, we get our votes through the House," Bush told Fox News' Brit Hume. "We had a remarkable success of legislative victories -- a remarkable string of legislative victories." :wink: ]
Walter's post about Bandow is not surprising; this administration sees nothing wrong buying space in Iraqi media to spread Bush politics on the Iraqi people. When will Bush supporters begin to realize how much damage Bushco has done to our country?
I love the fact that Bandow summarizes what he did as "a lapse in judgment." One or two mistakes may be a lapse; one or two dozen suggest moral corruption...
Delay denied Fast Track Appeal
Quote:By JANET ELLIOTT
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau
AUSTIN - After being rebuffed by one appeals court in his effort to get a speedy trial, U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay plans to quickly take his case to the higher Court of Criminal Appeals.
A January trial is an essential step in the Sugar Land Republican's efforts to regain his position as majority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.
"We're not through. We're going to the top," said DeLay's lead lawyer, Dick DeGuerin.
In an order made public Thursday, a three-judge panel of the 3rd Court of Appeals rejected DeLay's bid to be tried on a money-laundering charge while prosecutors appeal the dismissal of a related charge accusing DeLay of violating the election code in 2002.
The panel of two Democrats and one Republican also rejected a motion to expedite the appeal by shortening the time for filing briefs from the customary 20 days per side to five days.
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they do turn, Mr Delay.
Tom DeLay Steps Down As House Leader
By DAVID ESPO
AP Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rep. Tom DeLay, the defiant face of a conservative revolution in Congress, stepped down as House majority leader on Saturday under pressure from Republicans staggered by an election-year corruption scandal.
"During my time in Congress, I have always acted in an ethical manner within the rules of our body and the laws of our land," the Texas lawmaker told fellow Republicans in a letter informing them of his decision.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/D/DELAY?SITE=1010WINS&SECTION=POLITICS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Text of DeLay's letter
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. Representative Tom DeLay (R-Texas) sent the following letter to members of the House Republican Conference, explaining his decision to permanently step down as majority leader:
Dear Colleague,
Today, I have asked Speaker Hastert to convene our conference for the purpose of electing a new majority leader, the position I have been honored to fill these past three years through the trust and confidence of our colleagues.
During my time in Congress, I have always acted in an ethical manner within the rules of our body and the laws of our land. I am fully confident time will bear this out.
However, we live in serious times and the United States House of Representatives must be focused on the job of protecting our nation and meeting the daily challenges facing the American people. History has proven that when House Republicans are united and focused, success follows.
While we wage these important battles, I cannot allow our adversaries to divide and distract our attention. I will continue to stand up for the issues I care so deeply about and work with you all on these priorities. I am constantly thankful for the support of my constituents in recent days as well as over the years they have allowed me to serve them. I will continue to work every day to fulfill their trust, and yours.
Regards, Tom DeLay
One word comes to mind.
Yay!
Not all threads terminate so appropriately.
funny how quiet the right is being regarding the latest DeLay news..... standard MO....
look for a list of democrats who accepted money soon, whether legally or not, along with some sort of Clinton sin real or imagined.
That'll be about it
Blueveindthrobber
blueveinedthrobber wrote:funny how quiet the right is being regarding the latest DeLay news..... standard MO....
look for a list of democrats who accepted money soon, whether legally or not, along with some sort of Clinton sin real or imagined.
That'll be about it
Hey Bear, yoou forgot about the woman that drowned in the car driven by Senator Ted Kennedy. Some are already bringing that up again.
BBB
A chicken in every pot.... a secretary in every pond...God Bless America
Righties keep bringing up the past to rationalize what this president is doing, but we can be assured that when the historians write about George W Bush, it's going to be about the most incompetent idiot to run the most powerful country in the world in the 21st century. He started a war on lies/exaggerations, illequipped our soldiers that resulted in 80 percent of our marines getting killed for nothing whle cutting costs for them and providing tax breaks for the wealthy, this administration's inability to react to a domestic crisis in New Orleans, no border security while performing unauthorized wiretaps on American citizens, torturing prisoners against our own laws and international laws, and promoting his religious beliefs to discriminate against gays and lesbians, and stifle stem cell research. I would think that historians would also be tough on our congress that allows all this to happen. They have essentially given up their responsibility of checks and balances against a tyrant we call the president.
And all this while they take bribes.
C.I.
C.I., I just had a horrible thought after reading your post. Imagine the damage George Bush could do if he was competent?
BBB
