Pelosi: Republicans' Abuse of Power Undermines Ethics, Shuts Out Democracy

[cyberpj]

Pelosi: Republicans' Abuse of Power Undermines Ethics and Shuts Out Democracy

4/13/2005 1:56:00 PM
To: National Desk

WASHINGTON, April 13 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following statement by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was released today:

The Republican majority promised after the 1994 elections to manage the House in a way that fostered "deliberative democracy," which they defined as the "full and free airing of conflicting opinions through hearings, debates, and amendments." They also pledged in their Contract with America to "restore accountability to Congress" and to "end its cycle of scandal and disgrace." Instead of sticking to their word, they have broken their promises, betrayed the public trust, and abused their power. Specifically, they have undermined the ethics of the House, abandoned any principle of procedural fairness or democratic accountability, and overreached into private family matters and the federal judiciary.

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=45784

[Arkana]

1. Well, it's good to know Pelosi is FINALLY opening her mouth on this

[BrainRants]

2. Now lets KEEP it going!

Like Carville said, "When your opponent is drowing, throw the motherf*cker an anchor"

[BOSSHOG]

3. Republican "leadership" will now get bolton

to come forward and explain to the lemmings that the 94 quotations were taken out of context. That's not really what they meant. Gosh if I were a conservative moron over at free republic I'd believe him.

[Fire Walk With Me]

4. Clearing the way for malfeasance

"Republicans effectively shut down the ethics process."

Eliminate checks and balances, and they can do whatever they want without accountability or fear of punishment. We need to strengthen the rules...

[BOSSHOG]

6. Welcome Peake

Excellent point. Sadly their supporters would love to see them run amok of constitutional guidance with zero accountability and no fear of punishment. That's what the ethics loving conservatives want.

[Fire Walk With Me]

7. Thank You

Yep. The fox is in the henhouse, right now. The interesting thing is how people are getting more and more unwilling to accept this sort of blatant bullying.

[cyberpj]

5. More info and details here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1721966