Delay's Corporate Fundraising Investigated

[mogadishu]

LINK (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A43219-2004Jul11?language=printer)

Finally, this is being reported. Weird to read a day after watching "all the president's" men. I guess you have to tie Enron to it for anyone to care - but hey, ill take it.

[rollwave]

Be careful what you wish for because the Enron scandal happened while Clinton was in office, and they gave money to both parties. Former Treasury Sec. Robert Rubin has plenty of exposure in Enron. Citibank was heavily invested in Enron and Rubin -- while working at Citibank-- was calling the Bush administration to help keep Enron from going under. Obviously no help was given.

[clocker]

This will break j2's heart.

He is under the impression that it's Democrats who are more likely to make back-door deals with corporate America.

[j2k4]

Originally posted by clocker@12 July 2004 - 08:25
This will break j2's heart.

He is under the impression that it's Democrats who are more likely to make back-door deals with corporate America.
Not quite true, but you're entitled to your opinion.

I was under the impression DeLay's actions had already been investigated, and this is one of those "fixation" thingies on the part of the other guy.

We'll see, I guess, and if he's guilty, we'll have to hang our heads and not mention Democrat malfeasence, because 1) It doesn't exist; and 2) If it does, you can't mention it, because 3) To do so is unfair and mean-spirited, and reeks of the politics of personal destruction.

[clocker]

Originally posted by j2k4@12 July 2004 - 14:34

Not quite true, but you're entitled to your opinion.


from the "Un to Tackle Spam" thread...

Even though you deserve kudos for your approach, I don't think the Republicans would react as you say, though, if it could be done behind closed doors,the Dems would, but only for a substantial "soft" contribution. 

[j2k4]

Originally posted by clocker+12 July 2004 - 16:49--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (clocker @ 12 July 2004 - 16:49)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-j2k4@12 July 2004 - 14:34

Not quite true, but you&#39;re entitled to your opinion.


from the "Un to Tackle Spam" thread...

Even though you deserve kudos for your approach, I don&#39;t think the Republicans would react as you say, though, if it could be done behind closed doors,the Dems would, but only for a substantial "soft" contribution. [/b][/quote]
I never said never, did I? :)

Fie on you, too, for failing to recognize well-rendered sarcasm; are you under the weather? :huh:

[clocker]

No, just a trifle peckish.

Time to hie meself off to the 5 Star Members Always Open All You Can Eat Buffet.

[j2k4]

Originally posted by clocker@12 July 2004 - 16:59
No, just a trifle peckish.

Time to hie meself off to the 5 Star Members Always Open All You Can Eat Buffet.
Wow.

I guess you have to be there, eh? :lol:

[clocker]

Hell yes.

I&#39;ve gained 10lbs. in the past week.

And you should see JP lay waste to the shrimp cocktail...IRL the man is as large as a Sumo wrestler and very possessive of the potato salad.

[j2k4]

Gee-

Whatta we got here, lessee-PB&J, surplus cheese, and powdered milk.

Yummy. <_<

[clocker]

Learn to love it.

Next week we&#39;ll be a adding a new vegetable that should warm your conservative heart.


Ketchup.

And it won&#39;t be Heinz either.

[j2k4]

Originally posted by clocker@14 July 2004 - 22:46
Ketchup.

And it won&#39;t be Heinz either.
Mrs. j2 and I are having a set-to over this very thing.

Our marriage hangs in the balance, I fear. :P

[Biggles]

It is sad fact that Heinz ketchup does taste better.

Will this herald in an era of Republicans decanting Heinz into non-Heinz containers?


:ph34r:













We should be told - shock, horror&#33;&#33;

On second thoughts that is "taking it too far".

[j2k4]

Originally posted by Biggles@15 July 2004 - 16:36
It is sad fact that Heinz ketchup does taste better.

Will this herald in an era of Republicans decanting Heinz into non-Heinz containers?


:ph34r:













We should be told - shock, horror&#33;&#33;

On second thoughts that is "taking it too far".
Bootleg ketchup.

Oh, the horror.

We&#39;ve decided definitely to forego the other 56 varieties, however.

Heinz remains the Saudi crude of the condiment set. ;)

Besides, as many who have been here a while know:

Wars have been fought over ketchup.

[Rat Faced]

Originally posted by j2k4@15 July 2004 - 22:31

Wars have been fought over ketchup.
And still are.....


Although there&#39;s a ceasefire at the moment :ph34r:

[vidcc]

In the same way that many misguided people consider tomatoes a vegetable, i consider ketchup a sauce :lol: :lol:

I know i&#39;m wrong as many chefs will let me know but i somehow think that putting tomato sauce on my hot dog is far more sophisticated than ketchup :lol:

[clocker]

Originally posted by vidcc@15 July 2004 - 16:37
but i somehow think that putting tomato sauce on my hot dog is far more sophisticated than ketchup :lol:
If you are eating a hot dog does "sophistication" enter the picture at all?


Mrs. j2 and I are having a set-to over this very thing.
The lovely Distaff J is opting for a lesser brand?
Clearly, the long and brutal Northern winters have driven her beyond reason.
Sorry to say, it may be time to put her down.

[vidcc]

Originally posted by clocker+15 July 2004 - 18:02--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (clocker @ 15 July 2004 - 18:02)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-vidcc@15 July 2004 - 16:37
but i somehow think that putting tomato sauce on my hot dog is far more sophisticated than ketchup :lol:
If you are eating a hot dog does "sophistication" enter the picture at all?

[/b][/quote]
How high over your head did that fly?????? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[j2k4]

Originally posted by clocker+15 July 2004 - 20:02--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (clocker &#064; 15 July 2004 - 20:02)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-vidcc@15 July 2004 - 16:37
but i somehow think that putting tomato sauce on my hot dog is far more sophisticated than ketchup :lol:
If you are eating a hot dog does "sophistication" enter the picture at all?


Mrs. j2 and I are having a set-to over this very thing.
The lovely Distaff J is opting for a lesser brand?
Clearly, the long and brutal Northern winters have driven her beyond reason.
Sorry to say, it may be time to put her down.[/b][/quote]
Surely not; she has, so far, demonstrated foursquare resistance to my blandishments about her choice of ketchup, and has likewise assured me she doesn&#39;t quibble with the fact of having enriched, thereby, a Benedict Arnold-off-shore concern which (coincidentally, of course) enriches the evil Kerry.

She did, however, make me promise not to tell anyone, so keep it quiet, eh?

I could make do with Del Monte..... :huh: