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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:19 PM
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GOP absolves self in the Foley scandal
Breaking news from The Hill
House GOP leaders were negligent
but did not break rules in Foley matter

By Susan Crabtree

The House ethics committee wrapped up its investigation into the
scandal surrounding former Rep. Mark Foley’s (R-Fla.) improper electronic
communications with male pages, finding that GOP leaders did not break
any rules in handling the issue but were negligent because they failed
to be more proactive in protecting the teenage pages, according to the
report.

Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash.), the panel’s chairman, said that there
are some positive lessons to be learned from the scandal.

“Each of us on our investigative subcommittee recognizes that 20/20
hindsight is easy … but that doing the right thing can be
difficult,” he told reporters gathered in the Capitol for a press conference.

But he implored members and staffers to “renew their determination”
to seek out and take action when they see improper behavior of any
kind.
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Richard Steele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:21 PM
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1. I knew we could trust the Repubs to investigate themselves.
:sarcasm:
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no_hypocrisy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:22 PM
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2. "Am I my brother's keeper?"
Edited on Fri Dec-08-06 03:22 PM by no_hypocrisy
Genesis Chapter 4 Verse 9
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Igel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 04:36 PM
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12. What was the answer?
I've been wondering about that for a long time.
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no_hypocrisy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 06:22 PM
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16. I don't believe it was a true interrogatory as I don't think that
Cain had any expectation of a response. Rather, he said it as a rhetorical statement.
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AndyA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:23 PM
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3. I AM SHOCKED! ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED I TELL YOU!!
That the party of God, ethics, morals, family values, George Bush, and conservatism would just brush off the potential molestation of boys in this manner!

What is the world coming to?!?!?!?!?!

:sarcasm:
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Atman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:26 PM
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4. If they've ADMITTED "negligence," that carries serious legal consequences
"Negligence" is still a very serious issue, and is not actually an absolution. Although, that will be the net result of this, if they choose to just let it go at this report.

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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:28 PM
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7. Other than some sort of criminal action
this is as dead as a doornail....
I ain't mad though, cause it sure helped us out. :evilgrin:
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Atman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:36 PM
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8. Yeah, there really isn't a lot left here...they've lost everything
At least partly because of this. Everybody knows what a scum Foley is, and what scum his protectors are. I'd refer to any of the outgoing Congressional leadership as "The self-admitted negligent protector of child molestor Mark Foley."

Let this follow them everywhere.

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wilt the stilt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:26 PM
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5. nothing like investigating yourself
you are always innocent
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OrangeCountyDemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:27 PM
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6. Just Don't Let It Happen Again....
Rep. Doc Hastings (R-Wash.), the panel’s chairman, said that there
are some positive lessons to be learned from the scandal.

WHAT A BUNCH OF LYING, FRAUDULENT, NEGLIGENT HYPOCRITES!!!

FUCKING ASSHOLES!!!

You didn't really think they were going to do anything, or blame anyone, did you?

They should ALL be removed from power. Thieving repubs.
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jgraz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 03:37 PM
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9. I'm going to die of not surprise n/t
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USA_1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 04:16 PM
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10. BLAME CLINTON!
... that's what the Repukeblicans want to hear.
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 04:19 PM
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11. How'ya like dem apples?
GUILTY! but no penalties. :eyes:

I guess wealthy politicians are above the law and ethical restraint. :eyes:

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TangoCharlie Donating Member (46 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 04:55 PM
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13. Above the law?
That's a universal truth, not limited to one side of the aisle.

Did anyone think the republicans would find themselves guilty and resign in disgrace? It was enough that they lose the houses, though that message will somehow get lost in the fog of arrogance.

Regards.
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 05:10 PM
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15. Welcome to DU!
:hi:

"Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry." Thomas Jefferson
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jazzjunkysue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-08-06 05:03 PM
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14. Page 29 on the Friday News Dump Handbook.
They're so predictable.....
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