The Wit and Wisdom of Tom DeLay

[No Exit]

Friday, November 04, 2005

The Wit and Wisdom of Tom DeLay

Former House Leader Tom DeLay (TX) might surely be missed around town if his indictment over illegal fundraising schemes should ultimately land him in jail. Who can forget the pearls of wit and wisdom that have left The Hammer's mouth over the years. Here's a Top 10 list collected by Daniel Kurtzman:

1. "So many minority youths had volunteered, that there was literally no room for patriotic folks like myself." (explaining at the 1988 GOP convention why he and vice presidential nominee Dan Quayle did not fight in the Vietnam War).

2. "Now tell me the truth boys, is this kind of fun?" (to three young hurricane evacuees from New Orleans at the Astrodome in Houston, Sept.9,2005).

3. "I AM the federal government." (to the owner of Ruth's Chris Steak House, when told to extinguish his cigar because of federal laws banning smoking in the building, May 14, 2003).

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http://www.ostroyreport.blogspot.com/#110805

There's even better stuff at the link. Who could be wittier and wiser than the Bugman who (along with Reed and Abramoff) charged Indian tribes something like $80,000,000 to play them off against each other?

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. He is such an ass

I don't understand how folks can't see that.

[babylonsister]

2. That's my rep! Sigh... nt

[acmejack]

4. Not for long!

I know the good folks down there are going to dispose of him next year, provided he isn't already in jail. John Coby has dedicated his life to it!

[babylonsister]

5. Now THAT's an exciting prospect!

:toast: I'll do my part to throw da bugman out!

[Faygo Kid]

3. He can run, but he can't hide.

We'll get him yet.

[shenmue]

6. Can't wait 'til he's in pokey

:puke:

The next eagerly awaited holiday on my calendar will be the 'conviction party.' Had two spectacular fests to celebrate his different indictments. Boy will I be pretty damn happy when the justice system works its way to the other end of the equation.

:7

:party:

:applause:

[PDJane]

7. Please invite me.........

I will be more than happy to attend!

[shenmue]

8. You're invited :)

I'll save you a place at the keg!

:7

:thumbsup:

:party: