Posted on 04/22/2005 7:21:53 AM PDT by writer33
Washington — Republicans and Democrats vied in lockstep today to distance themselves from Tom Delay’s new book, Confessions of a Constitutional Mind. In a reported six figure deal with Simon & Schuster, Delay is expected to cash in on the ethics committee scandal that’s rocked Congress.
The book is reported to be about conservatism, the U.S. Constitution and the direct violation of the courts in their interpretation of the Constitution, including a couple of chapters on his 20-year service as a CIA deep cover operative.
“In those days,” noted Chuck Woolery, former host of The Love Connection, “we set him up as a Pest Control Technician and called him ‘The Hammer.’ He was one of the best. I know…I was there. Bush knew.”
“It wouldn’t be prudent to kiss and tell,” said former President and CIA Director, George Bush. “After all, it’s a matter of ethics. But W knows what he’s doing. That’s why I love him so much.”
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi denounced the book as a sham. “This whole CIA thingy is bogus, as well as this Constitution and courts process, corroded by conservatives,” she said. “Democrats will not be accomplices to it.”
Rep. Alan Mollohan of West Virginia, the senior Democrat on the ethics committee, said he knew of no problem with the courts. “This book is just more lies, conspiracy theories and inflammatory rhetoric designed to divide America. On top of that, he’s raking in millions. It’s appalling.”
Senator Chafee, R-RI, fired back, “I’d rather the committee investigate Delay now. The sooner we find something on him the better. He’s going to make moderate Republicans look like weak-kneed milk toast. It’s time to nail ‘The Hammer,’ or I’ll never get reelected in 2006.”
“Tom's conduct," Rep. Christopher Shays (R-CT) is quoted by AP as saying, "is hurting the Republican Party, is hurting this Republican majority and it is hurting any Republican who is up for re-election. And this book is another reason to send him packing. We don’t need another Newt Gingrich on The Hill.”
Despite the Congressional gridlock, Democrats and Republicans have agreed that both Chuck Woolery and Tom Delay should step aside now. “Who knows if we’ll reach an agreement,” said Rep. Bob Bar, R-GA. “No one in Washington seems to know anything about the Constitution.”
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Roger That ~ the old Sage has spoken ~ Bump!
Thanks for the bump, E.G.C.
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm checking out the link.
Thanks for pinging. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the bump, blackie.
ROFL - I read only the title and thought - Oh my gosh! I'm gonna have to read faster - Chris is writing a new book. I didn't think Delay knew how to write and I thought you were saying yours was delayed! He he he!!
:) Hehehe! Glad you enjoyed it, Star.
Fie on you!
Leni
Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Thanks for Ping Chris... man, my head is swimming from all the "heavy stuff".. no wonder I go silly/crazy on the fun threads.
Have kept up with your pings.. Have been very busy in yard past few weeks. Break today as it is raining (turning to snow tomorrow -ugh)
Hence the reason I am living in Nevada. :)
"“Who knows if we’ll reach an agreement,” said Rep. Bob Bar, R-GA. “No one in Washington seems to know anything about the Constitution.”"
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Glad you enjoyed it. I'm off to lunch, IA.
Bumps are not to be delayed.
I'm glad you didn't delay your bump. This thread needed it. :)
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