Well, how many big names do they have left to use for keynote speakers at Republican fund-raising dinners who haven't been indicted and resigned in scandal?

And this is why the Republican party will continue to falter. Tom Delay is such a perfect representation of why the congressional Republicans went steeply downhill after they forced out Newt.
Once they disavow Delay, things will turn around for them.

No love for Delay, but why has it been about two years after the indictment and still no trial?

Makes total sense to me. He's a known name and knows all the proper talking points. He'd be a good draw for the fundies etc. Smrt move.

Seems folks in Texas thik he was Nifonged.

Seems they indicated on a non-existing law or post-dated the law.

It's surprising Fox news hasn't hired him!

MasterThief: No love for Delay, but why has it been about two years after the indictment and still no trial?

He's got good lawyers? The courts are stalling?

Well, if you still call yourself a Republican, you're probably just as immoral as Tom Delay.

Just proves that if you're willing to be a soulless coont, even a pest exterminator can rise to high office.

When do they start charging the Republican leadership under the RICO statute? They are the very definition of a "continuing criminal conspiracy."

Delay, North, Libby.

Why is it when people lie, cheat and steal for the Republicans they get treated as heroes?

Republicans still love Tom "The Hammer" DeLay, who they seem to view as some sort of martyr that was brought down by the overzealous liberals. I mean all the guy did was launder some money, rig some elections and lie about it to government officials. Its not like hes a criminal.

As for why he hasn't been indicted, I think the prosecutors might actually be doing something very clever: Waiting till Bush is out of office so he can't just pardon him or commute his sentence like he did with Scooter Libby. I'm eagerly waiting to see how many federal indictments are filed on Jan. 21, 2009.

What they're doing to Tom Delay is worse than what they did in Salem, Massachusetts.

Cyborg77: Republicans still love Tom "The Hammer" DeLay, who they seem to view as some sort of martyr that was brought down by the overzealous liberals. I mean all the guy did was launder some money, rig some elections and lie about it to government officials. Its not like hes a criminal.

As for why he hasn't been indicted, I think the prosecutors might actually be doing something very clever: Waiting till Bush is out of office so he can't just pardon him or commute his sentence like he did with Scooter Libby. I'm eagerly waiting to see how many federal indictments are filed on Jan. 21, 2009.

Can't Bush pardon him without pending charges?

Why would anyone pay to see this washed up douchebag?

AkaDad: What they're doing to Tom Delay is worse than what they did in Salem, Massachusetts.

Turning him into a vampire?

Seabon: Delay, North, Libby.

Why is it when people lie, cheat and steal for the Republicans they get treated as heroes?

honor among thieves

GOP: Change you can believe in.

Of course, this guy preferred folding money. In unmarked envelopes.

Fine. Just keep the sonnuvabiatch out of Texas.

MasterThief: No love for Delay, but why has it been about two years after the indictment and still no trial?

They went all the way to the Texas Supreme Court over whether or not the charge about conspiracy to violate election law should stand or not.

Now that that issue is resolved the case should be able to push forward.

Boobies under the article:

We sholdn't be so judgemental, to balance it out the dinner will be opened with a prayer, led by pastor a Ted Haggard and closed by a benidiction offered by Idaho Sen. Larry Craig.

I lol'd

Delayed development

Tor_Eckman: First respone to the article:

We sholdn't be so judgemental, to balance it out the dinner will be opened with a prayer, led by pastor a Ted Haggard and closed by a benidiction offered by Idaho Sen. Larry Craig.

I lol'd


FTFM

/shakes fist
//blasted filterownage

Tor_Eckman: Boobies under the article:

We sholdn't be so judgemental, to balance it out the dinner will be opened with a prayer, led by pastor a Ted Haggard and closed by a benidiction offered by Idaho Sen. Larry Craig.

I lol'd

wow.... just wow haha

AkaDad: What they're doing to Tom Delay is worse than what they did in Salem, Massachusetts.

Did they burn him at the stake? Got a video of it? You could put it on Pay-per-view!

Alphax: AkaDad: What they're doing to Tom Delay is worse than what they did in Salem, Massachusetts.

Did they burn him at the stake? Got a video of it? You could put it on Pay-per-view!

I couldn't secure the PPV rights.

Bucky Katt: Why would anyone pay to see this washed up douchebag?

One DeLay's and Abramoff's unindicted co-conspirators, Ralph Reed, has been busy getting money for John McCain too. Old Jack would be out there behind the scenes too if he hadn't wound up in prison and rolled over on the GOP big-wigs. They'll keep these guys around as long as they can bring in the money and they don't need a scapegoat.

As for why people pay to see DeLay speak: he wears the cross and hates all of the same things religious conservatives hate. Details like how DeLay essentially lobbied for sweatshop owners in US territories that forced abortions on their workers while he was in congress aren't the kinds of things the religious right wants to know about so they don't know about it. He talks a good game to people whose whole lives are about suspending disbelief and common sense. Ralf Reed played the bible crowd for fools with the Indian casino thing with Abramoff and they'll love him forever (as long as he doesn't get caught sucking a cock).

So?

At least he isn't a lobbyist like most douchebag former politicians.

But we appreciate your concern, concernmitter.

MasterThief: No love for Delay, but why has it been about two years after the indictment and still no trial?

Beause they got nothing on him.

Alphax: Did they burn him at the stake? Got a video of it? You could put it on Pay-per-view!

I'd pay $99 to see it.

/$250 if it's North, DeLay, and Libby
//Death Race rawked

Cyborg77: Its not like hes a criminal.

He's not. He has to be convicted first.

As for why he hasn't been indicted [sic, you mean 'convicted'?], I think the prosecutors might actually be doing something very clever: Waiting till Bush is out of office so he can't just pardon him or commute his sentence like he did with Scooter Libby.

You have to convict him first and that won't happen. Your theory fails anyway, because Bush could pardon him at any time even before he is convicted if he wanted to. And since Bush has pardoned fewer of his friends than Clinton did I don't think Bush will do that.

Alien Robot: And since Bush has pardoned fewer of his friends than Clinton did so far I don't think Bush will do that.

FTFY

/It's not Jan 20 2009 yet.

"What they're doing to Tom Delay is worse than what they did in Salem, Massachusetts."

Good call, let's lessen his punishment then, get a rope.

Alien Robot: Cyborg77: Its not like hes a criminal.
He's not. He has to be convicted first.

Soooo I'm only a criminal if I get convicted? Cool. Um... do you have a machete I can borrow? I'll bring it right back, I promise.

For whatever reason, a lot of Republican activists still love Tom DeLay. I don't know why, but they do. I happened to be one of the ones who didn't like him when he wasn't indicted, and my opinion hasn't changed.

dbirchall: Soooo I'm only a criminal if I get convicted?

That's correct. That's the way the law works. Did you sleep through High School or something? Never graduate?

Alien Robot: Cyborg77: Its not like hes a criminal.

He's not. He has to be convicted first.

As for why he hasn't been indicted [sic, you mean 'convicted'?], I think the prosecutors might actually be doing something very clever: Waiting till Bush is out of office so he can't just pardon him or commute his sentence like he did with Scooter Libby.

You have to convict him first and that won't happen. Your theory fails anyway, because Bush could pardon him at any time even before he is convicted if he wanted to. And since Bush has pardoned fewer of his friends than Clinton did I don't think Bush will do that.

Bush's term isn't over yet. Remember the wave of Clinton pardons didn't come till the end.

Delay's a scum bag regardless of his criminal conduct though. Wasn't he the one who got everyone all worked up about Terri Schaivo? That shiat nearly turned my dad off the Republican party, it was farking bad. He also, IIRC, criticized the Supreme Court for striking down sodomy laws. He's a douche.

Alien Robot: Your theory fails anyway, because Bush could pardon him at any time even before he is convicted if he wanted to.

Bush could grant him amnesty, but he can't pardon him until he has been convicted.

Alien Robot: dbirchall: Soooo I'm only a criminal if I get convicted?

That's correct. That's the way the law works. Did you sleep through High School or something? Never graduate?

Nah, I'm just far too trusting of dictionary definitions.

"n. One that has committed or been legally convicted of a crime."

And since there are special words for people who've been convicted (like, oh, say, "convict") I don't define "criminal" as narrowly as you do.

/But can I borrow the machete anyway?

What's Tom DeLay up to these days, after being indicted and resigning in scandal?

You mean after absolutely nothing became of anything what so ever because there was nothing to it to begin with?

I hear he's doing fine, what with his name being cleared and his life being totally vindicated and such.

dbirchall: Alien Robot: dbirchall: Soooo I'm only a criminal if I get convicted?

That's correct. That's the way the law works. Did you sleep through High School or something? Never graduate?

Nah, I'm just far too trusting of dictionary definitions.

"n. One that has committed or been legally convicted of a crime."

And since there are special words for people who've been convicted (like, oh, say, "convict") I don't define "criminal" as narrowly as you do.

And so far he has only been suspected of committing a crime. You can prove that assertation with a guilty verdict in a court or a confession. Libel and slander laws (for non-public persons anyway) still say someone has to be convicted of a crime before you can label him/her a criminal.

randomjsa: What's Tom DeLay up to these days, after being indicted and resigning in scandal?

You mean after absolutely nothing became of anything what so ever because there was nothing to it to begin with?

I hear he's doing fine, what with his name being cleared and his life being totally vindicated and such.

aside from that whole pending trial thing.