MSNBC Breaking: Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, to give up leadership role

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, to give up leadership role, officials say.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

Just the headline at this point.

[babylonsister]

1. Hallelujah! I think the man has lots of problems and couldn't be

happier! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[MagickMuffin]

166. His problems are just the beginning

of his downfall. He will proclaim his innocence to the end. Bye Bye BugBoy:applause:
Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish

I bet the editorial board at the Houston Chronicle are :cry: right about now, after all they were endorsing his "I want a speedy trial" line.
The link I had for this editorial has expired, but it was written on 12-20-05

[saigon68]

182. HE IS A DISGUSTING FILTHY ANIMAL

HE WOULD DIG UP HIS MOTHER'S GRAVE AND PRY OUT HER GOLD TEETH FROM HER CORPSE

IF HE COULD MAKE A $1.00

[MagickMuffin]

186. How true

although his mom is still among the living. Apparently they have a strained relationship.

Oh, BugBoy didn't have a problem suing when it served his purpose. Leader DeLay's family decided to end his father's life after a crippling accident (and then sued a manufacturer for big money):eyes:

http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/TheNote/story?id=619234

From another post:

They did sue the companies involved in making the parts of the tram, while ignoring it was family members that actually designed and built it. Raises the question of who was really responsible for the faulty engineering and safety.

In addition, at the least, it's hypocritical:

"The DeLay case moved slowly through the Texas judicial system, accumulating more than 500 pages of motions, affidavits and disclosures over nearly three years. Among the affidavits was one filed by the congressman, but family members said he had little direct involvement in the lawsuit, leaving that to his brother Randall, an attorney.

The case was resolved in 1993 with payment of an undisclosed sum, said to be about $250,000, according to sources familiar with the out-of-court settlement.

Three years later, DeLay cosponsored a bill specifically designed to override state laws on product liability such as the one cited in his family's lawsuit. The legislation provided sweeping exemptions for product sellers."

In other words, after his family won damages by suing the part manufacturers due to "pain and suffering", he turned around and attempted to make it impossible to do so.

And then there's this:

"Rep. DeLay, who since has taken a leading role promoting tort reform, wants to rein in trial lawyers to protect American businesses from what he calls "frivolous, parasitic lawsuits" that raise insurance premiums and "kill jobs."

[VegasWolf]

179. FReepers going ballistic!!! Their heads are spinning in circles!!!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Radio_Lady]

189. Saturday, January 7, 2006 -- a date that will be well remembered!

I couldn't be happier! Let's just keep the ball rolling. I just know we all had a big part in this!

See you at the DU -- and at the meet-up in Portland, OR tonight at 7 PM. We will quaff a few for you if you can't make it!

In peace -- )and with a big smile on her face),

Radio_Lady

[Kingshakabobo]

2. That's a start. When does he give up his freedom? n/t

[Imagevision]

113. I have always acted in an ethical manner, but I can't be voted out

that would make me look even worse plus I didn't figure so much damage from Abramoff -- Hastert, you're next buh-ba...!

[shepston]

144. Don't hate ALL republicans -- they vote for democrats too

I assure you that lots of republicans are happy with this too and I don't think it's helpful to the democrats to portray all republicans as DeLay/Abramoff lovers, or of the DeLay/Abramoff unethical breed. With his control-freak, "You're with us or you're with the terrorists" management style, Tom DeLay has forced a lot of moderate republicans, who share a lot values with the democrats, into voting like the right wing fringes of the party.

This doesn't mean that the democrats shouldn't be pleased with this turn of events. It's just time for democrats to take over power the old-fashion-American way .. .. by actually getting Americans to believe in their values and vote for them!

[Straight Shooter]

151. Do I know you?

LOL, just kidding. I have Repub friends who voted for Kerry and who despise bush and the neocons.

Good post. Welcome to DU! :hi:

[TankLV]

164. We SHOULD tar and feather ALL REPUKES with this one - and HARD!

Connect the REPUKES to the CORRUPT CRIMINALS they all are!

The dems better not let this one slip away.

WE (democrats) need to hammer this loud and often!

I find it very interesting for your first post your are spewing EXACTLY the latest repuke talking points!

[DemonFighterLives]

167. Most republicans clung very closely to this asshole

Remember the big Mandate that dubya and the rest thought they had. 51% and virtually no outcry when cheney and dubya stood strong for him.
So if dubby and GFY cheney stood up for this criminal, they should go to, right?

Almost forgot. Welcome to DU!

[joeunderdog]

172. Fair post

It's just more than a little frustrating when you never hear anything but blanket denial of the obvious from across the aisle. It shouldn't take a criminal conviction to realize that The Hammer and criminals like him have no moral grounding. Power and money are all they are after--they do not serve even a small fraction of their constituents. Why didn't we see an acknowledgement of this on Free Press? This week was the first time I'd seen an objection on that website to what the Republicans are involved in. Does it take THAT much exposure to get a Repub to see such obvious corruption of power? What does that say about those (ehem) "Democrat-voting" Righties?

It's a RW hold-up. Their politics are their ski masks and taxpayers' coffers are their bank vaults.

[Skittles]

173. having fair elections would help too

good riddance to that bastard DeLay, and I hope he takes a bunch of republicans down with him

[peacetalksforall]

185. I believe that Republicans who are not religious radicals who believe

in and repeat Robertson-Rush type lies on behalf of the regime and who are not active participants in the operation of bringing this country down are hurting. I believe they expected a Republican agenda different from what they were delivered. I kind of feel sorry for them. They probably believed in small government and fiscal controls and the separation of church and state as nearly all of us did. I feel sorry for them, but, they are now OBLIGATED to do something just as we are trying to do something. IMO - they can start with doing something about the theft and privatization of our vote because they are not going to be able to get their replacement candidate any more than we can get a Democrat. The fact that Replubicans and Democrats don't do more about the vote is an afront and an abuse of the Constitution.

[mitchum]

236. Good! I hope it hurts so much that it kills them

Sorry, but I have no pity for any republican of any stripe.

[Trevelyan]

246. Two Petitions and can look up Reps in your state who took Delay's dirty

money with pull down menu of states.

"Demand that Congress support the aggressive, groundbreaking, meaningful reform of the ethics and lobbying practices in Washington as proposed by Democrats Rahm Emanuel, Marty Meehan, and Russ Feingold. Called "tough and long-overdue" by the New York Times, "just what is needed," by Norman Ornstein, and "heartening" by Common Cause, this legislation would end the infamous "K Street Project" initiated by Tom DeLay and Jack Abramoff, and would immediately initiate hearings in Congress to hold the corrupt accountable.

States with Members of Congress that took DeLay's Dirty Money:
http://www.dccc.org/hos_get_involved/armpac/default

Tell House Republicans to Return DeLay’s Dirty Money

We, the undersigned demand that House Republicans return Tom DeLay’s tainted money. DeLay’s dirty money was earned through the systematic betrayal of the American people. It is the result of a pay-for-play agenda where hard-earned tax dollars are funneled to Republican supporters like the oil and gas industries. The least House Republicans can do is run their 2006 campaigns without continuing to capitalize on the culture of corruption DeLay has cultivated. The first step towards defeating DeLay is dismantling the money machine that has kept him afloat; to isolate him from the rubberstamps he's funneled his tainted money to for so long.

http://www.dccc.org/houseofscandal/howscandalsaffectyou.html

Thank you for signing our petition today and joining us in taking the first step in our fight to dismantle the system of corruption. Together we will send the message that Americans demand we change the culture of corruption that Tom DeLay has come to represent. Together, we can do better. It is time for a change. It’s time for a new set of priorities.

The American people deserve better than this culture of corruption. There are real problems that need solutions and today with your signature we are taking a step further to bring that change in leadership to Washington."

[shepston]

194. Explanation

To explain my previous post, my point is twofold. First, there are plenty of republicans right now that the democrats can focus evidential and demonstrable attacks against (DeLay, Frist, Libby, Abramoff,Rove, just to name a few), and two, that this still does not solve the democrats identity crisis. You can yell and scream about republicans all you like, but this isn't getting any democrats elected (just ask Howard Dean).

If democrats keep hating all republicans, then they will divide the American people further every republican who voted for Bush will vote for the republicans again, and we will be right where we started. Attacks on the republican people, like Howard Dean's recent statement, make the party appear out of touch with the majority of Americans. The party that will be stronger after all this incompetent conservative nonsense will be the party that can include more of America, not less of America.

Thanks to those who welcomed me! I've been watching from the deck for awhile and finally decided to jump in the water.

p.s. Don't get me wrong. I'm thrilled about DeLay (and I happen to be a big fan of Kerry and Obama and plenty of democrats). I just feel the vitriolic sentiment toward all republicans is hurting the Democratic Party.

[Trevelyan]

247. I agree Shepson - we should welcome Republicans who have seen what bush

and the very dirty Republican POLITICIANS are - I think the honest Republicans left in Congress after the honest Republicans were purged have been threatened by the Bush Crime Family and their connection to The Hidden Hand. Theresa Kerry's first husband was a Republican who died in a plane crash as was well reported during the election but the fact that John Towers died in a separate commercial airliner crash the same week was not. I read that bush, senior was paranoid about their involvement with bush in major drug trafficking and bush, senior was afraid they were going to talk, and with his CIA connections, they could have been bugged.

There are only 100 Senators, what are the odds that 2 would die IN THE SAME week from commercial planes? And why didn't the media mention this along during the Presidential "campaign". I voted for Kerry but when he took his dive tried to find out what was going on and someone said to look up Skull and Bones and I found the answer to why Kerry conceded before the votes were counted and disappeared for 3 months and told Massachusetts Congresspersons not to vote to refuse to accept the Electors voting for bush on January 6 while Kerry disappeared to monitor Middle East elections instead of his own. Barbara Boxer was the only Senator courageous enough to join the House of Representatives in refusing to accept the Electors votes because of the massive election fraud detailed on the Green Party Site and by Congressman Conyers.

We need everyone who is appalled by the crimes of this Regime to fight against it and should welcome their participation. I now think Kerry would have been taking orders from the same people bush is -- see Kerry's coverup of Iran Contra evidence and his removal from the Chairmanship because of it and his destroying evidence of POWs left in Vietnam because bush senior wanted to use the money for drug smuggling. Kerry is not only Skull and Bones, he is a Bilderberger.

[mitchum]

234. Sorry, but I DO hate ALL republicans...

the "moderates" were quite happy with their membership on the winning team.
Fuck them all. The world would be better off without them.

[Centered]

237. yup.. let's just kill everyone who disagrees with us

they are filthy scum and deserve to die. You would do more good for the party my friend if you switched sides and spewed your hatred toward us, then the independents could read your posts and decide not to vote for the party you like just to piss you off.

Not every Republican is a bad person just like not every Democrat is a saint (present company included of course) Both parties have good people and bad... hate the policies but not the people. It's just like Auntie Pinko said months ago... we all know Republicans and for the most part they are good people. Not every republican agrees with the spokespeople for the party, and most certainly all the ones I know think Pat Robertson needs to "grab a coke and a smile and STFU" to quote a recently departed genius.

Besides who would be next on your hit list my friend? After you dispose of the republicans shall you target the Dems that are to the right of your beliefs?

[mitchum]

238. Fuck that accomodating bullshit, my friend

ANYONE with half a brain should have been able to see what the GOP has been about for the past 25 years. ANYONE who has been voting for them is either stupid, greedy, or a neofascist. I have no patience with any of those groups.
While you try to find common ground with those vipers, I'll be busy looking for a rake.

[fudge stripe cookays]

235. I'm sorry but...

anyone still calling themselves a Republican in this day and age is either deluded or has a major character flaw.

Selfishness used to be a art of the platform. Now they're downright dangerous. If you don't want to be painted with the same brush, don't vote Republican.

There is only one way to change what's going on in this country right now, and that is for there to be such a monumental shift to the left that the country can begin recovering from the right-wing policies that are destroying it. Cases in point: our educational system and our environment.

[Andromeda]

241. Democrats have tried to take power,

the honest way but it couldn't overcome the corruption and dirty tricks of the Republican party.

I'm not too worried about the American people believing in the values of the Democratic party. It's always been there and it always will be. But the Republicans have always raised more money and had powerful people in high places to assure them a win. The SCOTUS, Republican congress, Florida legislature, Cruella DeVille (Katherine Harris), Jebbie Bush and voter fraud fixed the first election for King George and Diebold BBV in Ohio fixed it for Bush in 2004.

[wookie294]

3. HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!

Good riddance, FREAK!

[cal04]

4. Link is up

Officials: DeLay to give up majority leader post
Move clears way for election of new House leadership amid scandal
Embattled Rep. Tom DeLay decided Saturday to give up his post as House majority leader, clearing the way for new leadership elections among House Republicans eager to shed the taint of scandal, two officials said.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10704050/

[American liberal]

176. do you honestly think he "decided" to do this?

I suspect he was forced out. From what I've heard of and from him, his ego knows no bounds. He'll be in an orange jumpsuit and continue to claim he did nothing wrong--in his mind.

Good riddance to bad rubbish... :nopity:

[KingFlorez]

5. What choice did he have?

He would have been humiliated had he tried to hold on to it, because the House GOP caucus would have voted him out soon.

[BlueManDude]

13. this is really nothing - he should be resigning.

[rodeodance]

22. this is the first stepping --next step is to resign.

[fishwax]

50. or lose the election

:rofl:

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

249. Resigning would be nice but I prefer ritual suicide

On national TV

[BlueManDude]

251. a self-extermination, if you will

maybe they could make one of those giant sticky traps (like they use for mice) and we could watch delay struggle for hours to get free - only to have his little heart (very little heart) give out. i'd pay to see it.

[MADem]

114. You are right; they were past 25 votes and heading to 50 in a hurry

The GOP moderates and real conservatives (as opposed to KoolAid conservatives) finally put their well-shod foot down....

[aquart]

136. If 25 were willing to sign their names, his power was broken.

Remember the first few times he was caught on ethics lapses, they changed the rules rather than ruffle a hair on his head.

Dear Tom: gone, gone, gone.

Denny, sweetie? How ya doin'?

[MADem]

142. They had a SOLID 25 committed, and those guys did the bandwagon

"come on, jump on" thing, I reckon. Jeff (horrible hair, to say nothing of his politics) Flake was out in front on that effort--no doubt he's jockeying for some benefit down the line. I'll bet even HE is surprised that it happened this fast.

Looks like the Sunday news shows are gonna have to modify their themes, for the ones not prerecorded!

[rodeodance]

6. fhe was forced out but he will be play the martyer

[rodeodance]

9. Rw'er on Fox saying -he always did things in the best interest of the part

y!!!!!!! te he. prob. right.

[rodeodance]

10. I want to see his smile now.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

100. Photo from Huffington Post front page, undated:

...I'm willing to bet that you'll see more of THIS expression in the days ahead.



:patriot:

[wryter2000]

140. Oh, that does my heart good

That's what he should have looked like at his booking. Asshole.

Now, I want him in an orange jump suit.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

206. Here's another, just added to MSNBC'S front page:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

[wryter2000]

250. Oh, thank you!

Made my day. :evilgrin:

[MODemocrat]

33. Yes, if working toward Fascism was in the best interest of the party

then he did a fairly good job for his party. He'll still be there even though he does step down from his "position". It's really difficult to get rid of roaches completely. :puke: :thumbsdown:

[rodeodance]

94. the effects--unfetted changes in rules/regulations will be felt for a long

time. i am not sure we will ever get rid of all of them.

[Skittles]

174. he put the interests of the GOP above the interests of America

f***ing asshole

[Hardrada]

201. He put the interests of corporate capitalism

above hummanity. Throw away the key, folks.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

7. Here's the (brief) story, just posted:

Officials: DeLay to give up majority leader post
Move clears way for election of new House leadership amid scandal

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10704050/

Updated: 12:21 p.m. ET Jan. 7, 2006

WASHINGTON - Embattled Rep. Tom DeLay decided Saturday to give up his post as House majority leader, clearing the way for new leadership elections among House Republicans eager to shed the taint of scandal, two officials said.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

21. More added to the MSNBC story:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10704050/

WASHINGTON - Embattled Rep. Tom DeLay decided Saturday to give up his post as House majority leader, clearing the way for new leadership elections among House Republicans eager to shed the taint of scandal, two officials said.

These officials said DeLay, R-Texas, was preparing a letter informing fellow House Republicans of his decision. These officials spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they did not want to pre-empt the formal announcement.

DeLay is battling campaign finance charges in Texas and was forced to step aside temporarily as majority leader last fall after he was charged in his home state. He has consistently maintained his innocence and said he intended to resume his leadership post once cleared.

His about-face came amid growing pressure from fellow Republicans who were concerned about their own political futures in the wake of this week’s guilty pleas by lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt, the party whip who temporarily has filled in for DeLay, was expected to run for majority leader.



Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, talks with a member of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Dec. 20, 2005 in Houston.

[rodeodance]

26. 'his about face'----te he--I call it a flip flop decision!

.....His about-face came amid growing pressure from fellow Republicans who were concerned about their own political futures in the wake of this week’s guilty pleas by lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt, the party whip who temporarily has filled in for DeLay, was expected to run for majority leader.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

42. It's especially ironic in light of THIS story...

...which I posted SEVEN MINUTES before the MSNBC headline broke:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2354624

[rodeodance]

61. yes, i heard how he has tried to paint a rosy pic--"the majority' supports

him. te he.

.......But a spokesman for Mr. DeLay, a very determined politician who has never shied from a fight, suggested that he would resist any effort to oust him permanently. "Mr. DeLay appreciates the fact that a majority of his colleagues recognize that he remains committed to resuming and fulfilling his responsibilities as majority leader as soon as he is exonerated in Texas, which he believes will happen by the end of the month," said Kevin Madden, the DeLay spokesman.

[anitar1]

170. And Blunt is as big a crook as DeLay. n/t

[aquart]

150. How dirty is Blunt?

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. Best news in days

[rodeodance]

11. this has been a lllllllllonnnnnnnn time acoming!

[proud2BlibKansan]

31. Oh shit now they are saying Roy Blunt wants the job

and he is just as bad as DeLay.

[MADem]

118. Well, Blunt has been doing the work, since Bugboy "stepped back"

Remember how they wanted David Drier to have the temp job, but then, the "he won't talk about his sex life but everyone "knows" and he lives with his senior staffer, Brad--the best paid staffer on the Hill" issue came back up? Blunt was the fallback guy, and they sorta split the duties, but Blunt got top billing, as it were. So no doubt Blunt feels that he is wearing the crown, and he likes the fit....

[aquart]

152. But he's been doing a much crappier job.

By DeLay standards. Hasn't been able to hold them together at all.

[Qutzupalotl]

165. All the better for us, though!

Seriously...lock step can be a frightening thing in politics.

I don't know much about Blount, but if he's not a "hammer", he's got to be more reasonable than Delay. And when Republicans start thinking through the issues, they might come down on the right side occasionally.

[MADem]

223. Who could? It's like a house of concrete cards!!!!

And they are falling on everyone's heads!

[VirginiaDem]

12. Hmm..I wonder how much mileage we'll get out of this...

It seems like a pretty big victory--right-wingers have been defending him tooth and nail for months. They've got a lot riding on DeLay riding this thing out. But then again, whoever they get will be more palatable publicly. But then again, also less capable of keeping House repubs in line during the run-up to sinking ship midterm election.

Anyway, this is great news!

[rodeodance]

15. The culture of CORRUPTION motto is taking hold?

[rodeodance]

16. Newt 10+ years ago-now DeLay-should tell people something I would

think!!!!!!

[rodeodance]

18. nominated

[Thor_MN]

122. Newt is on cspan right now

Now decrying the librul media.

[VirginiaDem]

19. Yep, I expect that's true at least for a few months and

the next few months are crucial in terms of Congressional recruiting, retirements and fundraising.

[FredStembottom]

36. I think it's your last insight.....

Hard to maintain election year discipline on an airplane plunging towards earth!

2005 was a terribly hard year at our house - but just before the holidays, we started to feel all ducks-in-a-row again.

Now the country starts getting better, too! :toast:

2006 has the potential to be the best year ever!:party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

[The Backlash Cometh]

37. In the Republican House of Cards, Delay is the Jack of Spades.

Certainly not a Diamond, because he has no class; Not a Heart, because he certainly doesn't have that either; and not a Club, because he just ran out of luck.

Now, on to the Kings. Cheney, Rumsfeld, Baker and Wolfowitz.

[katinmn]

14. Just heard on CNN, too

:toast:

[Rose Siding]

17. Boy, Ed Henry on CNN sure is excited about the GOP plan

clean up Washington. You just KNOW he had a helpful phone call before the news broke.

[Pirate Smile]

27. I wonder if they are planning on following David Brook's advice and steal

David Obey's reform plan?

geez.

[rodeodance]

92. Dems are the Party of Reform--new slogan.

[SOS]

137. That's the ticket to victory

Let the DNC announce that our party will not accept ANY corporate or PAC money. Ever. Not one penny.
People will say that's silly. That we couldn't compete with the Abramoff Party.
The free publicity would be beyond the power to purchase.
And if we lose by playing clean, at least we could be proud of what we tried to do.

[Boxerfan]

20. K&R

Bring on the popcorn!!
With the revelation a "wire" was worn by Dukestir & Abrmhoff singing like a canary...Well this could get good!

(But...unfortunately is this all enough to stop them from going ahead with project "Fuck everyone & glass over Iran"??)

[johnfunk]

23. Buh-BYE, Bugman! Next step: "DeLay Resigns as Indictments Pile Up"

My prediction: headline hits just in time for Game Day 2006 (Election Day).

[Seabiscuit]

133. After that: "DeLay hangs self while serving 5 consecutive life sentences"

[aquart]

153. Nah. He'll start a Christian ministry in prison.

[Seabiscuit]

253. OK, so he survives by becoming a gang leader's "ho".

Just think - he could become another Charles Colson!

[brook]

24. The begining of the fall?

The wheels are falling off *'s little pnac buggy. Hooray!

[Wabbajack]

25. This is bad

We need him as a boogieman.

[rodeodance]

28. Neys?---the next boggyman.

[lumberingbear]

29. Goodbye Loser!!!!

Hope he gets voted out at next election in Texas.

[rodeodance]

32. K_R reporter saying. Repugs ready to step over his body for the position.

[American liberal]

178. how do I get that loser smiley? I love it!

[lumberingbear]

229. Go to ...

www.smileycentral.com

[Harper_is_Bush]

30. "Plans to remain in Congress and seek new term in November"...

Please do.

Having a scumbag like you run in November can only help bury Bush repukes even further.

[rodeodance]

35. last i heard his polls are not good. He can try.

[tirechewer]

219. He's a hammerhead....

He is one of those people who never seem to know when to stop. Any sane person would have sat down and shut up months ago. But then we're talking about a complete butt head here. He'll keep talking through his noodly appendage until he is completely disgraced. Even then it will all be somebody else's fault. Talk about a lower life form.

[NightOwwl]

34. Tick...tick....tick...

Is that the sound of a time bomb I hear?

:nuke: :nuke: :nuke:

Republican Congress

:nuke: :nuke: :nuke:

Bush

:nuke: :nuke: :nuke:

Cheney

:nuke: 'em all and good riddance.

[rodeodance]

40. got matches?

[NightOwwl]

52. You bet I do!

One for you, too!

[rodeodance]

56. thanks--you are great.

[HuffleClaw]

38. well, its about time.

strange he held onto that dead dream as long as he did really. just more proof of just how twisted his morals are, that he really did think after all that happened he'd be able to stay in power.

[PassingFair]

67. Its not wrong if THEY do it.

There are ALWAYS mitigating circumstances. There are ALWAYS reasons why its OK for THEM to live outside the rules. The rules are for PEONS. Their GOALS are so LOFTY that they are allowed to lie, cheat, steal and MURDER. Their ends justify their means.

Just sayin....

[antiblazer]

39. The Hammer is hammered

nah nah nah nah. nah nah nah nah. hey heyaay goodbye!

Hey Delay, don't let the door hit your ass on the way out!

[rodeodance]

41. self-hammered.

[rodeodance]

48. here is yahoo story link

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060107/ap_on_go_co/delay;_ylt=Avqx3tyLBmT0bQFCi7j7r0Os0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--

[rodeodance]

54. 4 minute old story and already 4+ high votes. rate it up folks (AP story).

By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent 4 minutes ago

[rodeodance]

55. 4.4 stars (605 votes)

Average (605 votes)
4.4 stars

[Historic NY]

47. No "the Hammer gets nailed" ......

next headline DeLay Convicted.

[Thor_MN]

125. I prefer "Hammer gets ball peened"

The other goes when he resigns or is trounced in the next election.

[SammyBlue]

43. And the Freepers are going crazy. Check out this one from Yahoo Boards

Subj: WHY? THE DEMS FRAMED HIM
By: libsurgents_hate_america
Date: 01/07/06 12:35 pm

The Democrats framed and smeared Delay, just as they have before. Dems have ruthlessly attacked and smeared Clarence Thomas, Newt Gingrich, Mary Jo Kopechne, and Saddam Hussein. The Klintoons even killed Vince Foster and left his body in a park. Dems cannot be trusted.

Now they are defending Saddam Hussein in their bashing of a Democrats? How desperate these people are!

[Harper_is_Bush]

46. I think the Moran got confused...

In his slathering excitement to hurl vitriol at "Dems" he left out the word "supported".

Everyone knows the Democratic party in the US supported Saddam! /sarcasm for any lurking Morans.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

51. From RimJob Central: "And the rats bring down yet another good man."

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1553679/posts

DeLay Will Quit Leadership Post in House
Breitbart ^ | Today | DAVID ESPO

Posted on 01/07/2006 9:23:30 AM PST by Gipper08

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1553679/posts

1). To: Gipper08

And the rats bring down yet another good man.

3 posted on 01/07/2006 9:25:43 AM PST by grizzly84

2). To: woofie

The commies win again. Who needs elections?

7 posted on 01/07/2006 9:26:58 AM PST by Luke21 (Political correctness is the insane religion that runs this country.)

3). To: Gipper08

WOW! I would love to see DeLay FIGHT this- only because this is just allowing the Dems dirty tricks to work- I don't want to teach them that they can get away with this crapt! BUT_ I am very proud of DeLay- he is showing integrity and team leadership- by doing what is right for the House so they can move forward while he takes this fight on-and not leave them in libmo on Leadership-- I admire him more than ever now.....

9 posted on 01/07/2006 9:27:16 AM PST by eeevil conservative (courage is living in tyranny and speaking for freedom/not living in freedom and speaking for tyranny)

:evilgrin:

[NightOwwl]

59. What a bunch of fruitcakes!

:crazy:

I would usually call them much worse, but I'm feeling generous today. :evilgrin:

[anitar1]

171. Those freepers need an earflush and some new

glasses. On second thought,a brain transplant?

[dweller]

175. i think a suppository works best

for what ails them.

as for the Bugman, good riddance to bad rubbish!


dp

[Rose Siding]

91. Let's graciously accept credit! I'd like to thank the academy...

and, of COURSE, everybody's favorite sugardaddy, George Soros. And we couldn't have done it without the Librul Media, or our virtually powerless minority leaders in both houses of Congress. And finally....Agent Mike. Thank you. (he'll know what I mean!)

The mysticism involved in having absolutely no control over govt is so underrated! *wink wink*

[llmart]

95. First "moran" and now "crapt".....

Freepers spell like three year olds.

[Seabiscuit]

135. "not leave them in libmo on Leadership"

"libmo" - gotta LOVE it!

And what's with the capital "L" in "leadership"?

Watch out below, freeps - your "Leadership" has some "libmo" ON it.

[American liberal]

180. it just amazes me how distorted their thinking can be...

Honestly, how can two people from opposite sides of the aisle come to such different conclusions about the same series of events?! It's crystal clear to me that there's all sort of namby-pamby going on in Washington (e.g., corruption, coercion, lies, distortions) and that justice is finally beginning to prevail...and this guy says DeLay has "integrity"?! that it's the Dems fault?! It's like we're not even on the same planet!

[janx]

188. Delay did this all by himself. He really needed no help

at all! :rofl:

[wellst0nev0ter]

197. Oh PLEEEEZE Let Him Fight It

I don't want the Repukes to "reform" themselves, Dems need this type of confrontation in order to distinguish themselves as the party that should be in power.

[klook]

199. Freepers see perfectly clearly what's going on

as long as stay inside their protective enclosures!

[symbolman]

254. Make that a double bagger

in case the first bag comes off.. :)

If that was a freeper and you told him he was in the white house he would ooh and aaahh for hours on end from inside the bag "And NOW we're in the Lincoln Bedroom!", it could be fun for the whole family..

[NightOwwl]

60. That has got to be a plant.

Methinks someone is having fun with the freeps today.

[0007]

93. Sammy, stay away from those cretins.

You know the old saying; Play in the traffic long enough and it's just a matter of time before ya get run over.

[Thor_MN]

128. Play in the sewer and eventually you'll get splashed with crapt!! /nt

[0007]

141. Argh! I like that one mate..

[Why Syzygy]

124. Wasn't Vince Foster

found in his office?

"Dems cannot be trusted". Now there's a scientific statement. Creationism.

[NYC]

218. Vince Foster was found in the park.

...The body was found in "unusual surroundings" on a steep slope in dense brush. (What is a usual surrounding for a suicide in a park?)...

I don't know much about this source, but I found it quickly with Google.

http://www.rotten.com/library/bio/usa/vince-foster/

[haele]

252. "Usual Surrounding" to the unimaginative would probably be park bench.

Unusual would be when you have a favorite hidey hole amongst the brush and bushy trees - such as somewhere you might want to sit and think in total privacy - or have had a tryst out of sight, and you do something to yourself there.

When I lived in Seattle during my Jr HS and HS time, I spent a lot of time in the parks (most parks there were more or less natural environment parkland with trails) near home. There were a few hidey places in thickets along slopes or even ravine sides in some of the more wooded park areas where I could bring a drink (soda or juice), sit, and think - and not have to worry about the dog walkers, joggers, and bike riders interrupting me. And I know I wasn't the only one. I'd often have to move on to the next "favorite spot" or pick up after someone who had been there before me. There were even a few suicides and/or natural deaths in thickets like those when I was growing up.

Just a comment as to that general situation.

Haele

[SammyBlue]

44. Yahoo News is reporting this too:

Official: DeLay to Quit Leadership Post.

[chat_noir]

192. Yahoo article - vote it up

4 star rating with 1190 votes

[Beausoir]

45. That's not the only thing he's gonna be givin' up. Soon.

He sure gots a purdy mouth.

[oasis]

49. He dodges humiliation.

[Danieljay]

53. Next step: JAIL. Do not pass go, do not collect another 2 million $$ n/t

[rodeodance]

58. LOL

[LiberalinNC]

57. This is gonna be good!

[rodeodance]

64. very little commentary so far on the cable news (other than few minutes

after the announcement). surprizes me.

[LiberalinNC]

87. Be patient my friend....It's Saturday, I'm betting on next week

to be a real killer to the repugs!;)

[Thom Little]

62. Out with the old Nazi, in with the new.

Is this really going to change anything?

[WatchWhatISay]

63. Who's grinning now?

Ususally, I just hate to wallow in vengance, but I'll make an exception in this case.

[rodeodance]

65. 4.4 stars 638 votes) on yahoo story

Average (638 votes)
4.4 stars

[Imagevision]

66. And in less then a week after Abramoff pleads guilty -- this thing hasn't

even begub yet -- maybe we'll lose a Repug Senator or two before November elections.

[PurpleChez]

68. Bwah! Ha! Ha!

It couldn't happen to a better piece of shit.

[malaise]

69. Would someone please dig up his very confident

chat after Ronnie Earle gave him the first smack down.

2006 has the makings of 'a very good year':rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[rodeodance]

70. Delay's letter to congress **

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,180966,00.html
DeLay Letter

Saturday, January 07, 2006

U.S. Representative Tom DeLay Letter

to Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert

WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Tom DeLay (R-Texas) sent the following letter to Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert, explaining his decision to permanently step down as majority leader:

Dear Mr. Speaker,

I am writing to inform you of my decision to permanently step aside as majority leader, and of my belief that the best interests of the conference would be served by the election of a new leader as soon as possible.

The job of majority leader and the mandate of the Republican majority are too important to be hamstrung, even for a few months, by personal distractions.......


Sincerely,

[rodeodance]

86. " the mandate of the Republican majority "---eeks--the mandate thing

is popping up again.

[rodeodance]

89. nominate for a SWEET day!

[janx]

191. He's so dramatic...

:rofl:

[tinfoilinfor2005]

207. I thought their man date got booted out when his website was discovered.

But maybe Jeffy did date the republican majority. I guess delay would know. :)

[malaise]

112. Oh Happy Day

Another one bites the dust. Those Sunday morning shows should be fun although they'll probably discuss Sharon just to avoid a discussion on this.

Edit -add.

[MiniMe]

119. "personal distractions" LOL LOL

[Kali]

131. "Personal distractions..."

What a dick.

[proud2BlibKansan]

71. DeLay decided NOT to attempt to regain his leadership position

in the house!!

Breaking news just now on MSNBC.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[joefree1]

72. On CNN too

This is only the beginning of the fall of the Rovian Empire.

:applause: :popcorn: :applause:

[proud2BlibKansan]

75. Great smileys

My sentiments exactly.

[BlueManDude]

73. window dressing - he should resign his seat

[blue sky at night]

74. agreed....

ya, this is another sign of the end times..........the end of the Bush Crime Family.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

77. The beginning of the end,

They still have some piss and vinegar left in them.

[sendero]

76. I knew he was done..

... when yesterday morning Tony Blankley (Times?), when asked when Delay would bow out, said "what time is it"?

Only hours later several Rep house members came out with their position that he should go. At that point, it was all over for the bug man.

He's going to need all his spare time to mount a defense against the growing body of evidence that he is a bona-fide crook.

[Mz Pip]

78. Unfortunately

he's still in the House. He can still do plenty of arm twisting behind the scenes. I don't view this move as anything more than just window dressing. He needs to be gone. Completely, totally, forever.

I'm not going to be cheering until he either resigns or gets voted out of office and has to go back under his rock. Snake.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[sendero]

80. I agree..

.... but people fall down the stairs one step at a time. This is a good first step. :)

[Mz Pip]

84. Someone

needs to stick a foot out and make the descent a whole lot quicker(metaphorically speaking). I am losing patience.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[proud2BlibKansan]

83. Good point

[NYC Liberal]

110. Yes but in terms of image, it's a HUGE blow.

They were hoping to have him ride this out, stay on as majority leader.

Nya nya nya!

[SharonAnn]

228. I don't think he'll have nearly the "leverage" he used to have. No

one is going to want to be associated with him.

[Earth_First]

79. Your colleagues did not want you back anyways...

House GOP Calls for DeLay Replacement

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=1480050

[rainbow4321]

81. Houston Chronicle: DeLay to quit top House post

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3572030.html

Embattled Rep. Tom DeLay decided today to give up his post as House majority leader, clearing the way for new leadership elections among House Republicans eager to shed the taint of scandal, two officials said.

These officials said DeLay, R-Sugar Land, was preparing a letter informing fellow House Republicans of his decision. These officials spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they did not want to pre-empt the formal announcement.

His about-face came amid growing pressure from fellow Republicans who were concerned about their own political futures in the wake of this week's guilty pleas by lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

DeLay acted hours after a small vanguard of Republicans circulated a petition calling for leadership elections and citing DeLay's legal problems as well as his long ties to Abramoff.

[oasis]

82. Where's DeLay's cocky talk about "They've written me off before but I

always manage to come back"? :bounce:

[Mz Pip]

85. I'm sure he's

saying that privately to his supporters. This is just for appearances sake, to make it appear like he has the best interests of the House in mind. I am convinced, that in his mind, this is just a temporary setback. He has no intention of permanently going away. He enjoys the power way too much to ever voluntarily give it up permanently.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[oasis]

147. Without power, Delay is nothing. He rose up through the GOP ranks

and became drunk with ambiton and greed. With his kind, this was bound to happen sooner or later.

[rodeodance]

90. the cockroaches ate it?

[oasis]

148. GOP:Greedy Outlaw Politicians

[go west young man]

88. GOOD JOB DU!!

Definently a win for us today! Let's revel in it! And for any Freepers who may be lurking. Eat That!

[rodeodance]

96. Fox eeporting that Bainer of OH wants the job. Reporter said he

just gave fox a letter to this effect.
sorry is spelling is wrong.

[Hardrada]

202. I think the name is Boner.

[WatchWhatISay]

97. Meet your new Congressman from the Texas 22nd District

Devastating poll numbers for Tom DeLay
12/06/2005

Fresh off of his Monday night fundraiser with Vice President Dick Cheney, Tom DeLay woke up this morning to some poll numbers that probably made him want to stay in bed.

This new poll affirms what we've known all along: Tom DeLay is in big trouble -- not just with the House ethics committee and the legal system, but with his constituents in TX-22 as well.

Here's what a USA Today/Gallup poll of 803 adults in Tom DeLay's own district discovered:

If Tom DeLay runs for re-election in 2006, in general, are you more likely to vote for the Republican candidate Tom DeLay or for the Democratic Party's candidate for Congress?

* Tom DeLay -- 36%
* The Democrat -- 49%


http://www.lampson.com/multimedia/photos?id=0009
http://www.lampson.com/multimedia/photos?id=0009





I think it should be DU's 2006 project to help support this candidate. Anybody with me?

http://www.lampson.com/

and check out what a gerrimandered congressional district looks like.

http://www.lampson.com/tx22

[rodeodance]

99. more sweet news. thanks

[American liberal]

181. imagine how wide that gap could become if

the Supreme Court undoes the illegal redistricting in TX. The thugs won't have a chance!

[democrank]

98. Hastert now has one less tool

in his belt. The Hammer. Let`s hope the next step for DeLay is a 4x6 cell with no room service and no golf clubs.

[mike_c]

101. delay is toast....

Bad history.

[BigBearJohn]

102. Just In: Text of Letter From Rep. Tom DeLay to fellow Repubs

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

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060107/ap_on_go_co/delay_letter_house_gop_1;_ylt=Agh8hzVUf3V2Mwcxae9NMZiGbToC;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

[mike_c]

103. the hammer falls....

:woohoo:

[DrZeeLit]

104. He still has balls. "I cannot allow our adversaries to divide and distract

Yep... it's the Dems fault.
Please...somebody... (I know it's too much to hope)... point this out, MSM.

They all just make me sick.

[randr]

105. Hidden message?

Stay in lock step or I will cut a deal with prosecutors!

[aquart]

154. DeLay can't cut a deal.

He's the ranking guy. Unless he plans to bring down Bush/Cheney, everyone he can indict is below him. He could give up Hastert, of course.

The man at the top is the goal. Nobody needs to cut him slack.

[movonne]

106. One of the big challenges was getting rid of bug man....now let

us take down about 60 more of these Repugs....

[Spazito]

107. Still lying his ass off, I see!

Well, at least he is consistent, lol.

[rodeodance]

111. GOP Leadership In Disarray... Larger Shake-Up Inevitable...

from Huffington website headline.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

108. "I have always acted in an ethical manner"

:rofl:

Yeah. And the sole reason Nixon resigned was because he lost his "political base".

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

116. "trust and confidence"...they're hard to give up, huh, Mr. Hammer...

:evilgrin:

[Burried News]

217. Geez his fate now rests with an out of control Judiciary ...

and the Vorpal Sword of Justice will have a snicker snack.

[DoYouEverWonder]

109. Finally, the beginning of the end

Let Delay be the first of many in the next few weeks and months.

It is time to take back our democracy.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

115. "'cause I like him, and when he's over there, we get our votes...

...through the House,"



Bush calls DeLay innocent, stands by Cheney and Rove

Jim VandeHei, Washington Post

Thursday, December 15, 2005

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/12/15/MNGADG8BMT1.DTL

Washington -- President Bush said Wednesday that he is confident that former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is innocent of money-laundering charges, and he offered strong support for several top Republicans who have been battered by investigations or by rumors of fading clout inside the White House.

In an interview with Fox News, Bush said he hopes DeLay, a fellow Texas Republican, will be cleared of charges that he illegally steered corporate money into campaigns for the Texas Legislature and will reclaim his powerful leadership position in Congress.

"I hope that he will, 'cause I like him, and plus, when he's over there, we get our votes through the House," Bush told Fox News' Brit Hume. DeLay was forced to step down as majority leader after he was indicted in the fundraising case, and he is seeking a quick trial in hopes of returning to power early next year.

:rofl:

Bush has refused to speak about the CIA leak investigation or the impending trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the former vice presidential chief of staff who was indicted in the case. But he said he believes that DeLay is not guilty -- weeks before his trial is expected to begin. It is highly unusual for a president to express an opinion about a pending legal case.

[Rainscents]

130. Next... Bush and Scottie will be saying, I don't know Delay and never

met him! LOL

[Mr.Green93]

117. We got them on the run

Keep the presure on. We have the momentum, now is the time to take out Alito. And then when we get the Congress back......

[neoconvict]

120. Lots of optimism here... is it misplaced?

Just because DeLay is out means nothing. You can be sure that Hastert or whoever replaces him will be equally insidious. All these minor victories against the corrupt neocon power structure have not in fact dimmed their power one iota. Just look at Bush's recess appointments, the stolen election machine, the Supreme and lower court picks, the war, and on and on. The neocon war machine continues its goose step unabated.

So I'm a bit reluctant to get excited here. The corrupt neocon regime has more heads than a hydra.

Click here to ask Barbara Boxer to lead the fight for fair elections!

Of course, the heart of the neocon power comes from their takeover of the US election system. As we speak, neocon secretaries of state are rolling out rigged Diebold voting machines throughout the US to comply with the "Help (Steal) America('s) Vote Act." Senator Boxer was the only one with the stones to speak out against the seating of the Ohio electors in the stolen '04 election. Sign the petition urging her to champion this issue. Because without a fair vote, we have no democracy and no way of ever overthrowing Rove's "permanent Republican majority." It's now or never, Dems!

http://www.petitiononline.boxer123

[BrotherBuzz]

Not at all...I'm beating my drum

There are a lot of congress members riding on DeLay's coattails that are feeling the heat right now. It's all about the midterm election; we have a real possibility to turn the house. Your concerns about the election systems are not misplaced but we need to continue the fight on all fronts while we address them. We can multitask.

Welcome to DU, and understand a lot of us have a battle cry that drives us - "NEVER GIVE UP" (NGU)

[rodeodance]

139. the fact that he stepped down IS signigicant. A few moments of

party does the soul good.

[Dr Fate]

161. That is a realistic way to look at this- but let us gloat for a moment!!

!!!

[Trevelyan]

248. The petitiononline.boxer no longer exists

can't find the web site 500 Unknown Host The site may no longer exist or it may have moved. Double-check for any misspellings, punctuation errors, or extra spaces. If these suggestions do not work, try restarting your computer.

Your search for "http://petitiononline.boxer123" returned no results.
We recommend that you try the following: ...

[MADem]

121. HASTERT may try to do DOUBLE DUTY -- per ABC NEWS

Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has served as acting majority leader and has indicated he'd like the post permanently, although Kline said he supports Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, who is chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., is reported to be vying for consideration, and more candidates are sure to come forward.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=1479719

There's too much stink on Blunt, perhaps...or the White House wants all their eggs in one obese basket??????

[onehandle]

157. Hastert is a figurehead. Rove and Cheney run everything, nt

[EFerrari]

123. Although I don't believe him, Bugman says he'll stay in Congress

and will seek re election.

What kind of voting systems in that district, anyone know?

[Arugula Latte]

126. Tom DeLay: His Hair Will Go On ...

:nopity:

[Mutley]

127. Woohoo!

:applause:

:party:

And the most special smilie of all:

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[Jim__]

129. One down ...

... Hopefully, hundreds more to go.

[Jamastiene]

132. Love your sig picture.

That is so true. I have fought the powers that be so hard, and lost so many times, yet feel vindicated when I read something that tells me I am okay for just being me.

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

134. I guess it really is "HAMMER TIME...."

Score one for the good guys.

[pop goes the weasel]

156. soon to be Slammer Time! n/t

[cctian]

138. MAYBE BUSH is next. Look at the W. Post....

Report Rebuts Bush on Spying
Domestic Action's Legality Challenged

Saturday, January 7, 2006; Page A01

A report by Congress's research arm concluded yesterday that the administration's justification for the warrantless eavesdropping authorized by President Bush conflicts with existing law and hinges on weak legal arguments.

[graywarrior]

143. Hey welcome to DU

:hi:

And it looks like their Roman empire is crumbling. How joyful.

[Beelzebud]

145. Does that mean they can get off their asses now and go back to work?

[rateyes]

146. The ONLY thing that bothers me about this...

is that, had he remained and gone through his trial in the hopes of being found "not guilty" and returning to his post...the democrats would have gained "politically." The fact that he no longer holds that kind of power, though, is GREAT for the country.

[rateyes]

149. Wanna bet that the next thing out of Hastert's mouth is...

"We've got this "Patriot Act" provision expiring at the end of the month, and "for the good of the country" I'm calling the House back into session on the same day the Senate returns. The postponement wasn't designed for DeLay's benefit anyway. I just wanted the congress to have more time at home to "listen" to their constituents." Or, some other such nonsense.

[Jose Diablo]

155. All this talk about 'scandal'

"Scandal" is a very weak word to describe what these guys, including Delay, have been up to.

The way I see it, the path is from the mob, murder of former business owner that was strong armed into selling his casino, to Abramoff and Delay to provide legislative cover for money laundered and skimmed from the casino to pay-off the republicans.

Thats why Delay had power to get things done, he was the conduit from all sorts of illegal activities from organized crime to politicians to keep them in line.

Delay belongs in jail as an accessory to murder.

Thats what I think.

Scandal is way to weak of a word, but the media as always is trying to cover for these crooks.

[Marthe48]

158. anyone notice that even the best suckups to Bush

lose everything they have? Very entertaining for Bush to destroy his allies and torture his enemies. Get a clue people, Bush is no one's friend. It might be a nice ride for awhile, but it all ends in a train wreck.

[Dr Fate]

159. We have to give credit to the DEMS who pushed for this- a great day.

This is a great day folks.


I hope the bastard goes to jail.

[Botany]

160. And DeLay's #1 Hench Women from Columbus, OH

Deb Pryce

[Dr Fate]

162. Note those few strands of hair out of place- Tom is SLIPPING. n/t

n/t

[TankLV]

163. Woo hoo! Fuck Delay.

Even if there is maneuvering in the background by the criminal repukes, I'll take good new when I can. It's in such little supply.

[deutsey]

168. The Hammer finally gets slammed

:evilgrin:

[amitten]

169. MAY HE ROT PAINFULLY IN HIS SELF-INDUCED HELL.

He deserves nothing less. One down, about 30 more to go. :kick:

[Tight_rope]

198. I second that motion!

[Kablooie]

177. Now if he would just get divorced I could arrange a date with my sister.

My mind is in outer space. Don't dwell on it.

[Hardrada]

203. I would be glad to arrange a date for him

with my sister-in-law.

[connecticut yankee]

183. Is there a list

of the 25 Republican Congressmen who asked him to resign?

Oh, and by the way

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[QuettaKid]

184. Is it bad form to want to pile on with the

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

oh well, too bad if it is!!!

[eleny]

187. Is he still smiling???

I AM!!!!!

[klook]

190. Broken Hammer

I'm looking forward to the day DeLay has to resign his seat, and then--even better--the day he goes behind bars!

[klook]

193. Hey, here's an e-card to send to DeLay...

I like the ominous message "Be Careful."

&title=Digitaldrawn+E-cards&form=form-colours.html

Or maybe this one is more appropriate...

[dogfacedboy]

195. I can't believe he thought he had any power left.

What an arrogant little worm. He thinks he can be re-elected. LOL.

[Tight_rope]

196. THIS IS TRUELY A GREAT DAY IN USA HISTORY!...N/T

[sellitman]

200. Delay for now....

then Rove.....then Cheney......and then *.

The pukes are toast!!!!!!

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

204. Crooks & Liars Video Clips:

Saturday, January 07, 2006
Delay's outgoing Press Conference

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2006/01/07.html#a6617



Just listening to the first few minutes of this egomaniac is almost too much for any person to take. He actually said "we have shrunk the size of this government."

Video-WMP

Video-QT

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/cnn_delay_speaks_060107a_160_320x240.flv&width=320&height=240%20target=%22_blank%22%3E">Flash Video (thanks to David Edwards for the vid and the Flash)

Yes, he has led this country into almost being bankrupt. He says they have been united as a team. He should have said,"united as a K Street" team. The crowd behind him is very happy for Tom. I didn't know that disgrace was a time to celebrate. He says he's always acted in an ethical manner, within the rules of the house. Anyone want to tell me how many times he broke those rules?
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[Kokonoe]

245. He made the government more of a dictatorship.

Thats GOP lingo for "shrinking the government".

[liberal N proud]

205. WE - The PEOPLE will prevail!

WE - The PEOPLE MUST PREVAIL!
1 partially down, dozens more to go...

[zapp]

208. Tom DeLay Steps Down As House Leader

WASHINGTON - 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.

Still, referring to criminal charges he faces in his home state, he added, "I cannot allow our adversaries to divide and distract our attention."

DeLay temporarily gave up his leadership post after he was charged, but always insisted he would reclaim his duties after clearing his name.

His turnabout cleared the way for leadership elections among Republicans buffeted by poor polls and by lobbyist Jack Abramoff's confessions of guilt on corruption charges in connection with congressional wining and dining.


More: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060108/ap_on_go_co/delay

[Sub Atomic]

209. "During my time in Congress, I have always acted in an ethical manner...

"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"




lying right to the very end.

what a poetic ending to a miserable, corrupt piece of republican.

good riddance. can't wait to see which prison you end up in, asshole.

[NanceGreggs]

210. He's got a point ...

"I have always acted in an ethical manner within the rules of our body and the laws of our land."

Yeah, the same 'rules' that say the Constitution is a damned piece of paper, the same 'laws of the land' that allow wire-tapping without a warrant.

When the 'rules' and the 'laws of the land' are continualy being 're-interpreted' by Bush et al, it's hard for a sleezy elected official to know what's what these days ...

[sandrakae]

212. How the fuck can he say something like this without throwing up?

[NanceGreggs]

214. Easy ...

Think of all the OTHER things he's said without throwing up!

People like this lost their conscience, and their gag reflex, a long, long time ago ...

[jefferson_dem]

211. Duplicate.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2027204&mesg_id=2027204

[HuffleClaw]

213. "I cannot allow our adversaries to divide and distract our attention."

???

good lord, they really do think like that. 'our adversaries'. nice attempt to paint his CRIMINALITY as some sort of attack by the democrats. what an idiot.

[jazzjunkysue]

215. My money's on Jerry Lewis to replace him. It's just too easy for Stewart.

"The culture of corruption is so pervasive in the Republican conference that a single person stepping down is not nearly enough to clean up the Republican Congress," said Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, the Democratic leader.

Added Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, chairman of the House Democratic campaign organization: "With the permanence of their special interest philosophy, a change in the Republican cast of characters simply doesn't matter."

"Culture of corruption." That's the phrase. Let's make it the mantra.

[savemefromdumbya]

216. Bye Bye DeLay!

[DuaneBidoux]

220. You Happy?! He's my congressman! I hope this is the beginning of the end.

[usregimechange]

221. I add my Kick with great pleasure.

[sweetm2475]

222. WOOHOO!!!!!!!! n/t

:kick:

[YDogg]

224. Geez. Guess I missed the fun watching football.

That'll learn me.

:bounce:

[mvd]

225. Great! He should resign from Congress completely

I mean, he's about the closest there is to Abramoff!

[MellowOne]

226. What makes me happiest

Is he must be and feel humilated in front of the whole world.

[ClayZ]

227. Whoo Hooo...... and the times, they are a changing!

I work at the Pike Place Market in Seattle on Saturdays. The news spread like wildfire... People were shouting it with glee. High Fives around, I am serious, crowds of people and vendors congratulating each other as if .......

[Hekate]

230. Cue my patented Schadenfreude Dance!

Schadenfreude Dance -- and a one, and a two, and a...

Shimmy shimmy shake shake hop up and down
Shimmy shimmy shake shake turn all the way around
Gimme a :woohoo: and a :rofl:
:bounce: :bounce:
And a :woohoo: again

Okay <catches breath> it's a long way until the elections. Even so

Hekate

[cboy4]

231. I'm ashamed at all of you. I feel sorry for DeLay.....

NOT NOT NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rofl: :woohoo: :applause: :toast:

[NJCher]

232. I am the federal government!

When Bugman lit up a cigar at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in DC a few years ago, he was asked to put it out. The employee who asked him to do so cited federal law (the steak house was in a building owned by the Smithsonian).

To which Bugman responded, "I AM the federal government."

He then stomped out.

So, Bugman, still in denial? Going to run again? Going to be the federal government again?

What a low moment in the history of the U.S. it was when this uneducated, uncouth lout, liar and thug took the reigns of power. Let's hope it's behind us and that this creep is sentenced for his disgraceful conduct while in office.


Cher

[mitchum]

233. I hope that ALL republicans suffer because of this...

fuck that "moderate", "old-line", "traditional" republican exemption.
I reserve the right to hate all republicans. And I do.
This country would be better off without any of them.

[orleans]

239. Such wonderful news! I laughed out loud, I danced, I clapped

it was a day to be celebrated.

and you, Bush_Eats_Beef, get two gold stars for posting this!

Hell, gold stars for everybody!

:party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

[lovuian]

240. How fast he fell and how much he gave up for Bush...

His career...

[ailsagirl]

242. Good riddance to a real SOB!!

:hi: :evilgrin:

:rofl:

[Catherine Vincent]

243. Is he still smiling like on his mugshot?

[Nightwing]

244. Frog March the Crooked Prick!!

This is just the tip of the iceberg folks. Hold onto your seats for we're in for one hell of a joyful ride as the slime of the GOP comes oozing out into the open.

I'm hoping Ney is next to go!!!