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This is SO COOL. I'm glad to see the loser DeLay get LOST.
The Republicans are obviously worried about losing the seat to Nick Lampson.
To heck with them after the BS off year gerrymander they did last cycle, they DESERVE to lose!
Just like Gingrich, DeLay got the ending he deserved. Complete partisan jerk.
Uh, yeah. I'm sure he's "resigning" because he's "worried" about the party. Right.
This is best news in a long time. #I might even have a beer!
Dave WX7B
Goodbye DeLay, CA<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/04/04/delay.election/index.html" target="_blank">
DeLay is GONE!</a>
I'll even post a FOX "News" url for you right wing types!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,190422,00.html
Plus I LOVE this!
"DeLay also told Time that he would change his legal residence to Virginia, a maneuver that would make him ineligible to run for office in Texas and allow the GOP to pick a new nominee for the fall election. His resignation would also trigger a special election to fill the remaining months of his term."
Great. So they can TRY to get an idiot as bad as him...I hope the people of Houston are smarter than this...
WA5KRP
04-04-2006, 06:46 AM
Dave,
Remember I told you this: #DeLay will be acquited.
But he had to fall on his sword. #His redistricting moves in Texas used WAAAAAAY too many "in your face" tactics and were hardly necessary to sustain a statewide Republican dominance.
He was done in by his own hubris and his departure from the political arena is the best move he could make for the sake of his party. #Personally, I think he needed to resign months ago because he had been politically neutered by House rules forcing him to resign his leadership role once indicted.
And frankly, the Republican leadership better have it sink in that Americans are growing increasingly disenchanted with how the party conducts the nation's business, whether it be the budget, borders, disasters, or national defense. #DeLay's departure will sober them up and make them rethink their strategies.
But Dave, don't look for this to lead to a Democratic resurgence. #AIN'T gonna happen.
WA5KRP
Texas
KW4MW
04-04-2006, 11:51 AM
Maybe there is a God http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif??
Dave - does that mean if Delay goes then you'll believe that there is a God?
Wow!
That would be a miracle! http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Now if we get rid of the rest of the crooks we'll probably have to fit you out with miter and cape. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
K8ERV
04-04-2006, 12:12 PM
Quote[/b] (KW4MW @ April 04 2006,04:51)]Now if we get rid of the rest of the crooks we'll probably have to fit you out with miter and cape. #
If we get rid of the rest of the crooks, who will we have left to collect the taxes?
TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo
ka6vec
04-04-2006, 12:19 PM
How about that a lib. admiting there is a God.
Do libs ever smile? yes when some one else has a
problem. 73 http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
There is. I heard Delay is moving to California.
Just kidding WX7B ---- couldn't resist.
73
KG6JTB
04-04-2006, 01:20 PM
Quote[/b] (w0pee @ April 04 2006,05:41)]There is. I heard Delay is moving to California.
Just kidding WX7B ---- couldn't resist. #
73
We'll take him, and perhaps vote him in as Governor. His tactics are just whats needed to kick around liberal guys like WX7B.
Heck, if Arnold can't do it, then we need a crook.
Dave
KG6JTB
Looks like it's time to rally around the new candidate for the Republican nomination for DeLay's House seat as they are looking to vastly improve the character of the candidate now.
New Candidate (http://www.unconfirmedsources.com/?itemid=1611) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Saddam will bring respect and civility to this party.
w5klb
04-04-2006, 02:50 PM
This whole thing against Delay is politically motivated by an overzealous liberal prosecuter. If you will recall, this prosecuter tried the same thing with Kay Bailey Hutchinson. He didn't get a conviction then, and he won't get a conviction now. If you think that this will somehow change Democratic standings in the House, think again. #
It's a shame that the libs have to resort to enunedo, falsehoods and charactor assination to gain a political advantage.
The libs may have won this battle by forcing a resignation from Delay but they have lost the war for regaining any majority in the House or Senate for very long time. This is bad for Republicans in the short term but will be very good for them further down the road.
Yep, there is a God. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
W2ILP
04-04-2006, 04:42 PM
Now that DeLay will be gone from the political scene, we must hope that his buddies will be "encouraged" to go with him.
Yep...Go and let your God go with you...was a saying by a famous British comedian.
w2ilp (Impeach Lying Politicians)...with or without DELAY.
N2ACX
04-04-2006, 06:13 PM
http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Good Riddance
In my opinion, arrogant pompus arses such as this guy should all be replaced by those who have no personal agendas and concentrate on doing for the people instead of themselves.
I need say no more........73 Gary
kc7jty
04-04-2006, 06:20 PM
Will he go back to the extermination business? I know a ham who worked with him in the early days before politics.
kc7jty
04-04-2006, 06:21 PM
Quote[/b] (N2ACX @ April 03 2006,12:13)]all be replaced by those who have no personal agendas and concentrate on doing for the people instead of themselves.
#
Where'd ya get the preemo weed?
kk7ue
04-04-2006, 06:58 PM
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain...progressive, socialist, commie pinko %@&$ dont believe in God. Its a smoke and mirrors scheme by the left. # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif # # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif # # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif # #Almost as good as the smoke and mirrors scheme from the right.
Quote[/b] (kc7jty @ April 04 2006,13:20)]Will he go back to the extermination business? I know a ham who worked with him in the early days before politics.
Naw, he'll just become a lobbyist. He already knows all the other crooks. I hear the real reason he quit was he could spend more time with his staff. In JAIL. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Quote[/b] ]The fall of Tom DeLay, the most powerful Republican leader in the Congress, creates a crisis for his party and the political machine he built.
-Manchester Guardian, UK
Quote[/b] ]DeLay once was quoted as calling Abramoff "one of my closest and dearest friends."
-Townhall.com
Quote[/b] ]U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's fall from power amid a widening scandal robs Democrats of "Exhibit A" in their allegations of Republican corruption, but analysts said on Tuesday it was unlikely to put the issue behind Republicans before November's elections.
-Reuters
In other words, it ain't over until it's over.
I hear Sean Hannity on the radio and he sounds pretty stressed out about DeLay. But then, he always sounds stressed out.
KE5FRF
04-04-2006, 08:25 PM
I never Really cared much for DeLay anyhow, so it isn't a great loss.
They're having a party on Air America. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
KE5FRF
04-04-2006, 08:36 PM
Quote[/b] (n2nh @ April 04 2006,15:28)]They're having a party on Air America. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Quote[/b] ]I never Really cared much for DeLay anyhow, so it isn't a great loss.
I REALLY don't care for Al Franken.
Wonder if Delay and McKinney will form their own PAC?
Quote[/b] (KE5FRF @ April 04 2006,16:36)]Quote[/b] (n2nh @ April 04 2006,15:28)]They're having a party on Air America. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Quote[/b] ]I never Really cared much for DeLay anyhow, so it isn't a great loss.
I REALLY don't care for Al Franken.
Neither do I, nor am I a real big Rhodes fan, but surprisingly Springer is pretty good and so is Garofalo.
wa6ccw
04-04-2006, 10:42 PM
Quote[/b] (WA5KRP @ April 04 2006,13:46)]Dave,
Remember I told you this: #DeLay will be acquited.
But he had to fall on his sword. #His redistricting moves in Texas used WAAAAAAY too many "in your face" tactics and were hardly necessary to sustain a statewide Republican dominance.
He was done in by his own hubris and his departure from the political arena is the best move he could make for the sake of his party. #Personally, I think he needed to resign months ago because he had been politically neutered by House rules forcing him to resign his leadership role once indicted.
And frankly, the Republican leadership better have it sink in that Americans are growing increasingly disenchanted with how the party conducts the nation's business, whether it be the budget, borders, disasters, or national defense. #DeLay's departure will sober them up and make them rethink their strategies.
But Dave, don't look for this to lead to a Democratic resurgence. #AIN'T gonna happen.
WA5KRP
Texas
Words of wisdom indeed, KRP. But don't expect Dave to take pause with regard to your comments on the "Democratic resurgence" stuff... he's way too much of a partisan zealot for that to happen.
Danno,
I am Thrilled that that Crook is Jumping Ship. If you recall, I said that Delay would Go Down. I figured that the Law would get him, and it still might, But this is Cool for the American People !
One Crook down, but Many More to go. Need to get Dubya and Rove next, Then move on to Cheney.
Heck, Let's just start at the Top and whittle the whole mess down. They are all crooks, or so it seems.
I am fairly certain the Republicans are not going to do well in the Next Elections due to Bush, Delay, Cheney and Rove !
Remember, You heard it here First !!!
You guys on the right can't tell me you were NOT aware that Delay was a Crook!
Gee, He said Abramoff was one of his "Closest and Dearest Friends" and that Guy admitted he was a crook for the republicans!
I can bet that STH will jump in here and defend "Poor Ole Tom Delay".
Gordon
I never really liked DeLay, but I just do not know if he is guilty of the crimes or not. If he is not guilty, then it is a sad day for America. If he is guilty, then it is a sad day for America.
Either way, it doesn't seem appropriate to gloat.
W8EFA
04-05-2006, 01:46 AM
W5KLBQuote[/b] ]It's a shame that the libs have to resort to enunedo, falsehoods and charactor assination to gain a political advantage.
What a laugh. When Delay was rebuked by the House ethics committee on three separate matters in 2004 was that Innuendo? Two of his aids have already plead guilty with a 3rd expected to also plead guilty in the next few days. People don't plead guilty to falsehoods and "character assasanation".
Another kingpen in the Republican Culture of Corruption get's caught and pays the price thank goodness.
Quote[/b] (al2i @ April 05 2006,01:35)]I never really liked DeLay, but I just do not know if he is guilty of the crimes or not. If he is not guilty, then it is a sad day for America. If he is guilty, then it is a sad day for America.
Either way, it doesn't seem appropriate to gloat.
The guys to the Right of the Isle sure as heck would.
So Why Not ?
I was always sure that Delay was a crook, and actually, Him stepping down is a Good day for America , no matter how I look at it.
Gordon
N6WK
W2ILP
04-05-2006, 02:28 AM
Tony Blair is in trouble in England...not just because the war with Iraq is unpopular there. It is because Blair has been investigated as having received some "loans" which enticed him to appoint some loaners to the House of Lords.
He did this without Bush, Delay or Abramoff, proving that he is not just a follower.
In the U.S. we democratically vote for all of our Lords and we give their parties contributions instead of "loans".
w2ilp (Inept London Politics?)...UK PSE K
W2ILP
04-05-2006, 02:32 AM
If Delay wasn't guilty then DeLay wouldn't have resigned. I say that is guilt not just by association but guilt by resignation.
w2ilp (Indited Like Plea-bargains)
AD5UD
04-05-2006, 03:00 AM
Ronnie Earle has prosecuted 15 politicians. 13 of them were Democrats. Everyone should be so "partisan".
Any person who is elected to public office SHOULD be held to a higher standard, and, if found to have violated the public trust, be punished to the full extent of the law. I don't care if Dem, Rep, Lib, Con or Martian.:angry:
WA5KRP
04-05-2006, 03:30 AM
Quote[/b] (N6WK @ April 04 2006,19:25)]Danno,
# I am Thrilled that that Crook is Jumping Ship. #If you recall, I said that Delay would Go Down. I figured that the Law would get him, and it still might, But this is #Cool for the American People !
# #One Crook down, but Many More to go. Need to get Dubya and Rove next, Then move on to Cheney.
Heck, Let's just start at the Top and whittle the whole mess down. #They are all crooks, or so it seems.
I am fairly certain the Republicans are # not going to do well in the Next Elections due to Bush, Delay, Cheney and Rove ! #
# #Remember, You heard it here First !!! # #
http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/blackeye/lol.gif #Calm down, Gordon. #If you get any more manic your face is going tear in two.
Are you really THAT #starved for good news? ! ? ! ? #Do you think Cheney and Bush and the whole Republican party is going to blow up like a loaded cigar? ! ? ! ?
OK. #Actually I'm euphoric as you. #I can't stop laughing. #DeLay is gone and the Democrats are going to do WHAT? #Their plan of action is................? #What will the Democrats do when DeLay's district re-elects another Republican? #*
ILP: #DeLay is going to get a walk on those bullbleep charges trumped up by Ronnie Earle. #Earle will wind up looking like a monkey before it's over.
It's just a matter of time.
WA5KRP
Gigglebox, Texas
* (PUNT)
kd5rpo
04-05-2006, 03:37 AM
The loss of Delay is the best thing for all American citizens. Republicans are the ones who benefit slightly more because He was known as a political gangster who affected the election possibilities of GOP candidates in the 06 November elections.
He got the boot from his party like a cow pie sitting in the Texas sun.
The whole corruption deal is starting to unravel. The feds have plea bargains now who might show the whole network with Jack Abramoff at the center.
W8EFA
04-05-2006, 03:42 AM
Quote[/b] ]Are you really THAT #starved for good news? ! ? ! ? #Do you think Cheney and Bush and the whole Republican party is going to blow up like a loaded cigar? ! ? ! ?
I would have to ask the Reublicans since they haven't had any good news in 2 Years. #Just failure after Failure, indictment after indictment, polls sinking below what anyone could have imagined. #I have news for you - the Republican Party has already blown up like a loaded Cigar, you apparently havn't heard yet in Texas.
Quote[/b] ]OK. #Actually I'm euphoric as you. #I can't stop laughing. #DeLay is gone and the Democrats are going to do WHAT? #Their plan of action is................? #
Another Republican in denial. #Bush and his Cronies have ruined the Republican Parties chances for years to come. #Here is the result:
Quote[/b] ]The latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll finds the Democratic Party leading the Republican Party 55% to 39% among registered voters in the generic congressional ballot. This is the largest lead Democrats have held over Republicans in the 2006 campaign thus far, and the largest lead Democrats have enjoyed among registered voters in a midterm election since 1982.
Gallup (http://poll.gallup.com/content/?ci=21928)
WA5KRP
04-05-2006, 03:49 AM
EFA,
The rubber meets the road when the votes are counted. Until then, we have polls and conjecture. And denial on both sides.
Let's see what happens.
WA5KRP
Texas
Quote[/b] (WA5KRP @ April 04 2006,19:49)]EFA,
The rubber meets the road when the votes are counted. #Until then, we have polls and conjecture. #And denial on both sides.
Let's see what happens.
WA5KRP
Texas
Looks like a bit of a retreat for you, Danny.
You're now taking the STH line of "both sides do it" defense.
Tactically, DeLay did fall on the sword for the party. He KNEW he was guilty and going to lose, so he bowed out.
You and KLB with your "politically motivated" indictment comments notwithstanding, if DeLay wasn't guilty, he wouldn't have quit. With his history in THAT district, he should have been able to survive hands down.
Now the district gets to waste money on a special election just to try to insure a Republican holds the seat. We'll see what happens. Of course, Sugarland will return to being a solid Republican district if the Supremes throw out (as they should) the off year gerrymander orchestrated by your buddy DeLay.
Dave WX7B
Boot Arnold, CA
I don't like DeLay's physical sense of self, facial expressions or body language. I never have. Ditto for Bush I, Bush II, Shrillary I, Shrillary II. and even Kerry.
Some primitive part of my brain (OK, I know! That is all of it!) is suspicious that they are somehow phoney. They seem like they are always putting on an act to me.
In clear contradistinction, I did not get this feeling from Ford, Carter, Reagan, or Gore. Maybe the latter were better actors, but I would be depressed to think there is not a truly genuine politician anywhere.
WA5KRP
04-05-2006, 06:46 AM
Quote[/b] (WX7B @ April 05 2006,00:18)]Looks like a bit of a retreat for you, Danny.
You're now taking the STH line of "both sides do it" defense.
Tactically, DeLay did fall on the sword for the party. He KNEW he was guilty and going to lose, so he bowed out.
You and KLB with your "politically motivated" indictment comments notwithstanding, if DeLay wasn't guilty, he wouldn't have quit. With his history in THAT district, he should have been able to survive hands down.
Now the district gets to waste money on a special election just to # try to insure a Republican holds the seat. We'll see what happens. Of course, Sugarland will return to being a solid Republican district if the Supremes throw out (as they should) the off year gerrymander orchestrated by your buddy DeLay.
Dave WX7B
Boot Arnold, CA
A retreat? #That's fair. #I am reticent because, politics being what they are and the press being blood-thirsty for ANY politician's or party's demise, there is a possibility DeLay's abdication may lead to a Republican Party train wreck.
But I seriously doubt it. #I disagree that DeLay walked away from office because he was guilty and was going to lose. #He bowed out to head the press off at the pass. #He refused to be at the heart of a media frenzy that had only the minimal basis in fact and to drag the Republican Party down with it.
DeLay's district will do what it has to do to get a new representative in Washington. #As for DeLay's tactics to gerrymander Texas, the newly formed district lines stand and no court has intervened. #Because so far to date there is no challenge that can withstand court scrutiny or an injunction would have surfaced.
Nice work, Dave.
WA5KRP
Texas