WTF?#! GOP allows a CONVICTED felon to stay in Congress instead of jail!!

[BigBearJohn]

The Democrats in Congress should be hammering the GOP
over the head with this headline on all the wire services:

"THE GOP ALLOWS CONVICTED FELON
TO REMAIN IN CONGRESS INSTEAD OF JAIL!!
WHERE IS THE GOP'S MORAL OUTRAGE?
WHERE ARE THEIR VALUES NOW?"

They demanded the immediate ouster of Foley --
yet now allow a self-admitted CRIMINAL to remain in Congress!!!
America's dignity DEMANDS Ney's IMMEDIATE ouster!

THIS IS BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS -- FELONS CAN'T VOTE IN ELECTIONS
WHY SHOULD A CONVICTED CRIMINAL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE IN CONGRESS!!??#!#@$

[opihimoimoi]

1. Obviously there is something terribly WRONG with this picture

More proof them GOPers know NOT how to govern with Credibilty and Integrity

The GOPers gatta go...get the HOOK, take them outta Congress

K&R

[Marnieworld]

2. A few details please

I like to think that I stay up to date on things but I have no idea what you are talking about.

Name the congress person and the felony and perhaps have a link to something telling the story. Nice use of colors though! :hi:

[WCGreen]

4. It's Ney......

[Marnieworld]

11. ooohhhh

But I thought he did resign. How long between the conviction and the resignation?

[WCGreen]

17. He said he will resign within the next few weeks....

[DoYouEverWonder]

3. Outrageous

isn't it.

There are still laws on the book against consorting with known felons.

[tanyev]

16. He resigned his leadership positions a while ago, but has

announced that he will not step down from Congress until early December. Astonishing that a convicted felon thinks he has any right to call the shots anymore.

Ney to Close St. C Office by December (then resign)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2561770


Oops, sorry. Meant to reply to #11.

[matthewf]

5. yes this is very suprising...

oh wait... no
no it's not

[MrScorpio]

7. Welcome To DU

Stick around!

[MrScorpio]

6. Anything to win

The GOP motto

[Make7]

8. Sensenbrenner to Introduce Resolution Expelling Ney Immediately

Sensenbrenner to Introduce Resolution Expelling Ney Immediately

Sensenbrenner: 'Bob Ney Should Resign Immediately and Not Remain in Congress a Moment Longer'

10/13/2006 3:58:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) today announced that he will introduce a resolution expelling Rep. Bob Ney (R-Ohio) immediately from the House of Representatives. Rep. Ney today pled guilty in federal court to making false statements and conspiracy to commit fraud.

"Bob Ney has brought shame to himself and disgraced the Congress by betraying the bond entrusted to him as a public official. No one - Democrat or Republican - should remain a Member of the People's House after being convicted of criminal conduct while in office. Bob Ney should resign immediately and not remain in Congress a moment longer. Therefore, I intend to introduce a resolution expelling Mr. Ney immediately as soon as Congress returns to Washington and will work with my colleagues to achieve this result."

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=74320

- Make7

[Bitwit1234]

9. Protecting the Seat

The want to protect his seat. As they say republicans will do anything to stay in power. I am expecting a candidate to be assassinated before some of the voting is over.

[grasswire]

10. for the sake of accuracy...

...not all states prohibit felons from voting. In some states, even people in prison under a felony sentence can vote. In some states, the right is restored upon completion of the sentence. In some states, the felon must petition for restoration of voting rights. And, yes, in some states the vote is completely denied, irrevocably.

[Perky]

13. Who are you talking about? Ney?

H plead guilty yeterday and has resigned. You can;t expulse someone from Congress without due procsss.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

29. Apparently he has NOT stepped down from his seat yet.

[Richard Steele]

31. NO, he HASN'T resigned- he said he will resign "in the next few weeks".

Unbelievable, isn't it?

[Crabby Appleton]

32. and congress is not in session right now

he'll resign before they return and can officially oust him.

[Philosoraptor]

12. last week they were screaming that repubs always honorably step down

[OllieLotte]

14. A number of Republicans are calling for him to resign.

You would think that he wouldn't need to be asked. Common decency would dictate that he step down on his own. Some people just don't get it

[ClintonTyree]

15. I'm certainly NOT sticking up for the GOP, but..........

they've made a statement (can't remember who it was, heard it this AM on CNN) that Ney will be forced out when Lawmakers return to Washington after the mid-term elections. :shrug: Of course we all know how much the GOP can be trusted, this could be a ruse to keep Ney on Capital Hill until January.
That being said, I think IT IS a good idea to make use of this travesty until then. We should force their hand now, not later. Make them get rid of Ney NOW, not wait until after mid-terms or whatever their time-table is for canning this huckster.

[w4rma]

18. They need this felon to vote for Hastert. (nt)

[spanone]

19. They said they will remove him after they return if he doesn't resign WTF?

It's just unbelievable.

[lpbk2713]

20. Work Release Program

They had to do it this way. There's no more room in the prisons for any more rethuglicans.

[emanymton]

21. But ... But ... But Clinton Was ... Clinton ... Clinton Is At Fault

What did the Democratic Party know of this and when?

GOP is not responsible for this criminal. He is a Democratic Party mole sent in to make GOP look bad.

[berni_mccoy]

22. The amazing hypocrisy of this party just keeps on coming...

[upi402]

23. the DINO's will be silent

:hide:
Just watch.

[Hubert Flottz]

24. Sounds like Saddam's Government!

Made of of Criminals, Torturors, Thieves, Pirates and Perverts!

[Jack Rabbit]

25. Gee, remember when the GOP was the party of law and order?

I guess that went the way of their being the party of fiscal responsibility.

[Disturbed]

26. In the meantime he gets paid.

I heard that he will get $13K until he resigns. He could've recieved a 10 yr. Prison Sentence had he not plead guilty to two of the many charges. Now his sentence is 1 yr. 3 months. Why hasn't he been sent to prison?

[Rocknrule]

27. But CLINTON GOT A BLOWJOB AND THAT'S WORSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know that's what their response will be

[SalmonChantedEvening]

28. Their values have nothing to do with morals.

The motto for these people ought to be:

"At whose expense shall from profit from today?"

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

30. The bribery charges he pled to are a felony?

[Crabby Appleton]

33. Yes nt

[BigBearJohn]

34. Well, it is in Pennsylvania

Under Pennsylvania law, “a person is guilty of bribery, a felony of the third degree, if he offers, confers or agrees to confer upon another…any pecuniary benefit as consideration for the decision, opinion, recommendation, vote or other exercise of discretion as a public servant…by the recipient…” 18 Pa. C.S. § 4701(a)(1).

[Crabby Appleton]

35. James Traficant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Traficant

He was expelled, but then ran for re-election from his prison cell (he lost).

[ichblog]

36. What a nightmare

Goes to show... justice exists in America. For a price. Or should I say for those who can afford it.