DeLay Indicted - Page 3

Scrooge McSam · 09-28-2005, 03:30 PM

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scaeagles · 09-28-2005, 03:37 PM

Well, I've read a bunch, and I'm willing to accept it as fact - in my reading I found writings stating both sides. I wasn't trying to dispute it, and state that I had read both.

I have also clearly said that if DeLay is guilty, convict him.

However, I think it is perfectly clear, based on Earle's own words in appearances at democratic functions, that he has a political agenda. He is a politician, so of course he does. What I find so amazing is that he says such things in public, but then denies later that there is a political element.

Scrooge McSam · 09-28-2005, 03:48 PM

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However, I think it is perfectly clear, based on Earle's own words ...<snip>

I'm not so clear on that. I've been trying to find the exact quote I remember reading, but I'm coming up blank. I see other people quoting it but I can't find the original. Anyway, it's something along the lines of...

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''The only people I antagonize more than Republicans are Democrats,'' Mr. Earle said later. He said the record showed he had prosecuted 12 Democratic officials and 4 Republican officials, although for much of his time in office, he acknowledged, Republicans were on the outs. ''We prosecute abuses of power,'' he said, ''and you have to have power to abuse it.''

The most complete reference I'm finding is Josh Marshall's blog, but I'll keep looking tonight and see if I can find which Times that comes from.

But what I find truly hilarious about all this is Delay's posturing. He never quits, calling Earle partisan and vindictive.

LOL

Being called partison and vindictive by Tom Delay is somewhat akin to being called ugly by a mud fence.

scaeagles · 09-28-2005, 03:58 PM

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I'm not so clear on that. I've been trying to find the exact quote I remember reading

So you doubt the quote from the Houston Chronicle?

While true that DeLay is most certainly partisan, that does not make Earle any less so. I believe it is the level of partisanship shown by DeLay that contributed him to be a political target. I do believe he is a political target.

If he is convicted, and I am wrong, than I will certainly admit to it. But as I stated earlier in my comparison the Hutchison indictment, I think his motives are clear.

wendybeth · 09-28-2005, 04:01 PM

Just a friendly reminder to please try and post either snippets, or quotes, from articles- not the article in it's entirety. (Copyright laws). Direct links are, as always, very cool.

Gn2Dlnd · 09-28-2005, 04:04 PM

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Just a friendly reminder to please try and post either snippets, or quotes, from articles- not the article in it's entirety. (Copyright laws). Direct links are, as always, very cool.

You've been moderated!

wendybeth · 09-28-2005, 04:08 PM

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You've been moderated!

Whew! Almost broke a sweat on that one.

Scrooge McSam · 09-28-2005, 04:09 PM

Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive
Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive
Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive
Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive

Am I the only one singing?

wendybeth · 09-28-2005, 04:11 PM

And I'm Liberally Elite as well.

scaeagles · 09-28-2005, 04:18 PM

YEAH! I don't see you saying that stuff after PantheMan posts an entire article. Hmph! You partisan hack!

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Well, I've read a bunch, and I'm willing to accept it as fact - in my reading I found writings stating both sides. I wasn't trying to dispute it, and state that I had read both. I have also clearly said that if DeLay is guilty, convict him. However, I think it is perfectly clear, based on Earle's own words in appearances at democratic functions, that he has a political agenda. He is a politician, so of course he does. What I find so amazing is that he says such things in public, but then denies later that there is a political element.
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Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive Wendybeth's being partisan and vindictive Am I the only one singing?
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