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To: the Real fifi

What's illustrative to me is that, unlike past sex scandals, mostly Democrat, where the congressman is grilled for an extended time and then there is satisfaction when he is eventually removed from office, Foley gave up without a fight much like Bob Livingston (LA) so the Democrats (and some disgruntled Republicans) immediately turned their fangs to others who were not the one committing the offense.

It's as if the Dems are sporting for a six-month bloodbath even after the perp confesses on the first day so instead of going after Foley, everyone is going after someone who knew and did nothing.

Of course, it's unheard of for Democrats to just admit their guilt and resign. Most Democrats will argue that what they did was virtuous and only evil moralistic Republicans would find it wrong. At best, you might get a Democrat to admit what they did was wrong but define it as a "disease" or a "weakness" as if it is not their fault or responsibility so gosh, no, they shouldn't lose their job over it.

The other thing that bothers me is how the GOP is giving away "safe" seats like Foley and Delay before the election but after the point where a safer alternative can get on the ballot and campaign for themself - practically handing the seat to the Democrats. If this were the Democrats in these positions, they'd fight for re-election and only then give up their seats and cause a special election later when they can produce a well-funded alternative.

The Evil Party and the Stupid Party once again showing off their character traits.


37 posted on 10/01/2006 9:39:29 AM PDT by Tall_Texan ("Journalislam" - reporting about murderous extremists as if they are moral equivalents.)
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To: Tall_Texan

George Soros is an international criminal who has been convicted and expelled from at leasat three other countries. We should not sit idly by and let him continue to undermine America. Don't be lulled into self-righteous indignation and miss the bigger picture. Put this crook in the electric chair.


48 posted on 10/01/2006 10:05:05 AM PDT by ClaireSolt (Have you have gotten mixed up in a mish-masher?)
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