On Recent Republican Corruption
Amestria
08-10-2005, 01:07
I believe this cartoon sums the whole situation up in a very funny manner. This has been one bad year for the GOP.
http://www.markfiore.com/animation/gops.html
Khallayne
08-10-2005, 01:11
"Absolute power corrupts absolutly."
I don't remember who said that but when one party controls the Senate, the House of Reps., the Supreme Court, and the White House, expect there to be abuse of power no matter who's in charge.
It's that simple.
The South Islands
08-10-2005, 01:12
Guilty until proven innocent, eh?
Tactical Grace
08-10-2005, 01:25
Guilty until proven innocent, eh?
Well, that's only using the enemy's own standards.
The South Islands
08-10-2005, 01:33
Well, that's only using the enemy's own standards.
2 wrongs make a right?
I'm no great fan of eather party, but we would be wrong to presume guilt before a trial.
Fieberbrunn
08-10-2005, 01:35
2 wrongs make a right?
I'm no great fan of eather party, but we would be wrong to presume guilt before a trial.
You don't need guilt when it comes to politics -- indictments are enough to ruin most all political careers -- though guilt always helps (see Dan Rostenkowski).
The South Islands
08-10-2005, 01:37
You don't need guilt when it comes to politics -- indictments are enough to ruin most all political careers -- though guilt always helps (see Dan Rostenkowski).
Rather unfortunate that mere accusations could ruin careers.
Gymoor II The Return
08-10-2005, 01:43
Rather unfortunate that mere accusations could ruin careers.
Yeah. It's especially bad when the accusations turn out to not only be false, but rather flimsy...you hear me, Ken Starr and the Swift Boat Veterans!?
Amestria
08-10-2005, 01:46
Rather unfortunate that mere accusations could ruin careers.
These are not mere accusations. Jack Abromoff is definatelly going to jail.
Then there is the issue of behavior and ethics, even if they manage to dodge illegality this behavior is unethical and suspicous (I'd also like to remind everyone that because Public Officals have greater power then everyone else they have to be held to a higher standird).
The South Islands
08-10-2005, 01:48
Yeah. It's especially bad when the accusations turn out to not only be false, but rather flimsy...you hear me, Ken Starr and the Swift Boat Veterans!?
It's sad that Bill Clinton is known more for his sexual escapades than his presidency.
And this is coming from a conservative(ish)!
Amestria
08-10-2005, 04:54
bump