by DemFromCT
While there was a minor tempest yesterday about Dems criticizing Dems in the papers, the REAL story is Republicans not criticizing Republicans when it counts.
Representative Tom DeLay, forced to step down as the No. 2 Republican in the House after being indicted in Texas on campaign fund-raising charges, was rewarded by party leaders Wednesday with a seat on the Appropriations Committee.
Mr. DeLay, who was a member of the powerful committee until becoming majority leader in 2003, was able to rejoin the panel because of a vacancy created after the resignation of Representative Randy Cunningham, Republican of California. Mr. Cunningham pleaded guilty in November to charges relating to accepting $2.4 million in bribes for government business and other favors.
Mr. DeLay was also given a seat on the subcommittee overseeing the Justice Department, which is investigating an influence-peddling scandal involving the disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his dealings with lawmakers. The subcommittee also has responsibility over NASA, a top priority for Mr. DeLay because the Johnson Space Center in Houston is in his district.
They really are corrupt. Thank you, Mr. DeLay, for driving that point home with a Hammer.
This is an open thread. Anyone want another book club?
Republicans use government to serve themselves.
Posted by: shep | February 09, 2006 at 14:01
On the same day that Bush claims success, the courts say he was illegally wirepapping Americans.
Posted by: DemFromCT | February 09, 2006 at 14:06
Quiet lately. Everyone hunting wabbits? This caught my eye:
I don't know what kind of fuel cell it is (there are different kinds, right?). But even if it runs on rat fur and discarded chewing gum, it seems like it would take over 14 years to pay for its installation assuming oil at $50/barrel. Put differently, if oil prices go up above $700/barrel by this summer, it will pay for itself in a year.
is it a sound investment?
Posted by: emptypockets | February 09, 2006 at 15:09
"the REAL story is Republicans not criticizing Republicans when it counts."
I'd say the REAL story is Bush including Social Security privatization in his budget and Republicans not criticizing it.
Does that mean they favor it?
Posted by: Petey | February 09, 2006 at 15:18
I'm looking forward to this book by Reagan economist Bruce Bartlett called: Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy. From the press release:
Posted by: jonnybutter | February 09, 2006 at 15:47
I'd be interested in the book club. In December, I suggested the new book by Todd Gitlin.
Posted by: KdmFromPhila | February 09, 2006 at 18:03
How 'bout "Monster at our Door?"
Posted by: Melanie | February 10, 2006 at 12:33