2006-10-07 13:06:15 · 9 answers · asked by wlday2002 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Because it isn't about right or wrong. It's about power. These guys in this administration don't give a rat's !!! about the American public. They've lived by a set of rules specially made for them.
Hastert is from a state that hid the homosexual tendencies of it's Governor all through the eighties. Shoot, for that matter, Illinois invented the political machine!
So standing up against the people he's supposed to be working for is no new trick for the fatman. He's a pro and he sure doesn't give a damn what you or I think.
He's got the power.
2006-10-07 13:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
As speaker of the house, Dennis Hastert can't be running around Washington stomping on the head of every ***** who steps out of line. Just think of what Pelosi would have to say about that.
With simple and devious minds such as yours, ready to pounce, for the sake of a couple of extra votes, just wait until butter cup,
Barnry Franks steps out of line again. You will understand the meaning of tit for tat!
2006-10-07 20:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't say it's a republican thing just a politician thing. They've all(Liberals, Conservatives, Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, etc. etc) perfected the art of sophistry. And unfortunately a desire to go into politics often goes hand-in-hand with a sense of self-worth bordering on hubris.
2006-10-07 20:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by langstaff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are some child molesters in this world and at least one shows up in the republican party, is the leadership of the republican party responsible for that? Were the leaders of the democratic party responsible for the following?Information compiled from the Washington Post, “Congressional Sex Scandals in History,” and other sources.
10. Sen. Daniel Inouye. The 82-year-old Hawaii Democrat was accused in the 1990s by numerous women of
sexual harassment. Democrats cast doubt on the allegations and the Senate Ethics Committee dropped its investigation.
9. Former Rep. Gus Savage. The Illinois Democrat was accused of fondling a Peace Corps volunteer in 1989
while on a trip to Africa. The House Ethics Committee decided against disciplinary action in 1990.
8. Rep. Barney Frank. The outspoken Massachusetts Democrat hired a male prostitute who ran a prostitution service
from Frank’s residence in the 1980s. Only two Democrats in the House of Representatives voted to censure him in 1990.
7. Former Sen. Brock Adams. The late Washington Democrat was forced to stop campaigning after numerous accusations
of drugging, assault and rape, the first surfacing in 1988.
6. Former Rep. Fred Richmond. This New York Democrat was arrested in 1978 for soliciting sex from a 16-year-old.
He remained in Congress and won re-election—before eventually resigning in 1982 after pleading guilty to tax evasion and
drug possession.
5. Former Rep. John Young. The late Texas Democrat increased the salary of a staffer after she gave in to his sexual advances.
The congressman won re-election in 1976 but lost two years later.
4. Former Rep. Wayne Hays. The late Ohio Democrat hired an unqualified secretary reportedly for sexual acts. Although he resigned
from Congress, the Democratic House leadership stalled in removing him from the Administration Committee in 1976.
3. Former Rep. Gerry Studds. He was censured for sexual relationship with underage male page in 1983. Massachusetts
voters returned him to office for six more terms.
2. Former Rep. Mel Reynolds. The Illinois Democrat was convicted of 12 counts of sexual assault with a 16-year-old.
President Bill Clinton pardoned him before leaving office.
1. Sen. Teddy Kennedy. The liberal Massachusetts senator testified in defense of nephew accused of rape, invoking his family
history to win over the jury in 1991.
2006-10-07 20:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was incredibly pathetic to watch him blame Clinton for all of this on Friday. The party of responsibility? Bwahahahahahaha.
2006-10-07 20:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why were Barney Frank and Gerry Stubbs allowed to stay in office, but Foley wasn't?
Oh, yeah, who was in charge back then?
It's not a failure of leadership, it is STRONG, DECISIVE leadership.
2006-10-07 20:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just because you do not agree with the Republican agenda does not make Republicans a failure. If the American people think Republicans are a failure, they will vote them out in November.
2006-10-07 20:39:46 · answer #7 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Republicans are all about personal responsibility - except from among their own ranks.
2006-10-07 20:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Take responsibility in what way? In what way is his leadership a failure? Which school handed you the degree in propaganda?
2006-10-07 20:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋