Another thought; if DeLay is innocent, it doesn't matter who the judge is.
Walter, As a matter of fact, I hope they do get a republican judge. This case is going to be all over the media, and if the judge finds DeLay innocent of all charges when the facts show otherwise, more republicans are going to wonder if their party has ethics, honesty, and the interest of the American People - or it's politics as usual.
If you do a Google on "republicans against Bush," you'll be surprised at how many hits you'll get. This will only be another nail in Bush's coffin.
I'm sure you've heard the term "dead man walking."
cicerone imposter wrote:Walter, As a matter of fact, I hope they do get a republican judge.
<Since I changed my response in between, c.i. response is related to the previous, now deleted one.>
Thanks, c.i., I agree on this.
and the slander campaign begins
Rep. Tom DeLay appeared in court Friday for the first time
charges was delayed pending a hearing on his request for a new judge in the politically charged case.
Judge Bob Perkins told defense lawyer Dick DeGuerin that ``the best way for me to handle'' the request for a new judge would be to defer further proceedings.
DeGuerin noted that Perkins had donated money to MoveOn.org, a liberal organization that he said has been ``selling T-shirts with Mr. DeLay's mug shot on it.''
MoveOn.org denied it was selling any such shirts, and issued a statement that said, ``DeGuerin has either bad information or lied in court.''
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Oh, boy, what a mess
hee hee hee
"Lied in court" is a better explanation, because attorneys are supposed to do their homework before making statements that may be untrue. Besides, that would have been so easy to confirm or deny.
C.I.wrote
Quote:Walter, As a matter of fact, I hope they do get a republican judge. This case is going to be all over the media, and if the judge finds DeLay innocent of all charges when the facts show otherwise, more republicans are going to wonder if their party has ethics, honesty, and the interest of the American People - or it's politics as usual.
If that were a factor in their voting Bush would never have gotten re-elected :wink:
au, Things are different today; more Americans - including more republicans - are givening Bush the thumbs down. They are beginning to understand that Bushco is a failure as our president.
C.I.
I would remind you that the American electorate is very fickle and has a very short attention span and memory. I would further note they are very susceptible to a good pr campaign. They can be swayed by a 30 second slot.
au, Not when it begins to hurt their pocket book that includes higher cost for health insurance (or reduced benefits) and higher fuel costs - that reminds them daily that this president is out of touch. With the Katrina fiasco and nomination of Miers to the Supreme Court, this administration have lost many republicans that once supported Bushco - but no longer. Those numbers are increasing every day. It's not something that will turn on a dime.
From the NYT:
October 21, 2005
Cover-Up Issue Is Seen as Focus in Leak Inquiry
By DAVID JOHNSTON
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 - As he weighs whether to bring criminal charges in the C.I.A. leak case, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, the special counsel, is focusing on whether Karl Rove, the senior White House adviser, and I. Lewis Libby Jr., chief of staff for Vice President Dick Cheney, sought to conceal their actions and mislead prosecutors, lawyers involved in the case said Thursday.
Among the charges that Mr. Fitzgerald is considering are perjury, obstruction of justice and false statement - counts that suggest the prosecutor may believe the evidence presented in a 22-month grand jury inquiry shows that the two White House aides sought to cover up their actions, the lawyers said.
Mr. Rove and Mr. Libby have been advised that they may be in serious legal jeopardy, the lawyers said, but only this week has Mr. Fitzgerald begun to narrow the possible charges. The prosecutor has said he will not make up his mind about any charges until next week, government officials say.
With the term of the grand jury expiring in one week, though, some lawyers in the case said they were persuaded that Mr. Fitzgerald had all but made up his mind to seek indictments. None of the lawyers would speak on the record, citing the prosecutor's requests not to talk about the case.
C.I.
Perhaps you are correct, however, since Bush is now a lame duck president it is not the prime import. What is how it will effect the voting in the next congressional election that is? Will those that support him and are running for reelection or election be negatively effected by their support of the mentally deprived one?
I think we're now seeing many republicans distancing themselves from Bushco - especially thosee that are up for reelection in 2006 and 2008.
And so goes the kangaroo court.
Excerpt:
Quote:the last time I contributed to MoveOn that I know of was prior to the November election last year, when they were primarily helping Sen. (John) Kerry," the Democrats' 2004 presidential nominee.
The judge ended the exchange quickly, saying, "The best way for me to handle" the request for a different judge would be to defer further proceedings.
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Yeah, my ass.
Cries of partisanship don't erase paper trails. DeLay is in big trouble.
Cycloptichorn
The republicans are good at playing defense; they learned that the best defense is an offense. Many Americans are beginning to see the damage being done by this administration.
What the heck is this?
DeLay is trying to argue that since he is a Republican leader, he is entitled to a Republican judge?
Is this guy for real?
