January 5, 2006
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THURSDAY WHATEVER
Okay, I just couldn’t resist posting a picture of this guy in his Weird Hat. I wonder if the dress code emails were flowing on this like they were in the case of Michael Brown. Oh lordy, I do so hope there’s some sweating going on while we all wait to see just how much this particular lobbyist will spill. Cripes, even GWB is giving away $8000 in political contributions from Abramoff to the American Heart Association (but keeping $100,000 given to his re-election campaign). Others dumping the bucks they received as fast as they can include: Tom DeLay, Roy Blunt, and Bill Frist (with many more to come). Abramoff pleaded guilty yesterday in Miami to federal fraud charges arising from his purchase of SunCruz, a Florida gambling boat fleet. On Tuesday, he pleaded guilty in Washington to three federal felonies stemming from his lobbying activities. He’s cooperating in a corruption investigation focused on whether at least six members of Congress and several aides traded legislative action in return for lavish trips, gifts and campaign contributions he orchestrated. I have to say this is like so many kinds of political crime that goes on in this country. The guy just happened to get caught, but it’s been going on for way longer than he’s been around and will probably continue way into the future. It’s the nature of power, wealth and greed. I just hope he can contribute to bringing down this evil administration in some tiny way. If so, I don’t care what kind of hat he wears.
Deep Thought: “Some folks say it was a miracle. Saint Francis suddenly appeared and knocked the next pitch clean over the fence. But I think it was just a lucky swing.”
Today I am grateful for: The early dawn chirping going on outside my window
Guess the Movie: “Why, anybody can have a brain. That’s a very mediocre commodity. Every pusillanimous creature that crawls on the Earth or slinks through slimy seas has a brain. Back where I come from, we have universities, seats of great learning, where men go to become great thinkers. And when they come out, they think deep thoughts and with no more brains than you have. But they have one thing you haven’t got: a diploma.” Answer: The Wizard of Oz, 1939.
Winner: swawg.
GOP Politicians Dump Abramoff Donations
by Michael J. Sniffin
As politicians led by President Bush scrambled to ditch campaign contributions from disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich cautioned Republicans they risk losing control of congressional majorities if they try to put all the blame on lobbyists. (Rest of article here.)
End of Day: 7:40 pm
+ = Got some great new books to read from a Xmas Borders card.
– = My grandson who had pneumonia twice in 3 months now has asthma.
Comments (13)
I actually like the hat…though it’s very old fashioned it. I’d wager it’s the classiest thing about the guy. I’m new to subscribing to you…am I supposed to actually guess the movie? Because this one I know. I hope this stuff is helps in it’s tiny way towards the downfall of this evil administration too…it’s just I’ve been thinking that about every little or big thing that should’ve done that for awhile now! Sigh.
The Wizard of Oz. The hat does look somewhat gangster-ish, doesn’t it?
Maybe it’s a tribute to the G-men of times gone…who knows…it’s an attention getter for sure!
Wizard of Oz wins! And about the hat, it’s just that it sits on top of his head like it’s about 3 sizes too small.
Did you see the Daily show last night? John was saying,” Eh Copper!, What ya want Copper!” with this photo in the background..not a wise choice for court..to look like a 30′s mafia man.
Did you see the mugshots for the Tyco guys? Man! They look like the meanest hardened criminals..I think the shots are at smoking gun.com
Me neither. He can wear whatever hat. I am glad that some of this corruption is getting exposed.
Love the hat! Really don’t like the guy or what he stands for! I bet a lot of peole are sweating with him going down.
Re the hat – I remember my Dad and other men in my family wearing hats like that when I was little.
Thanks for nice comment about my family the other day.
see how far the purge goes…
The corruption goes so high, one must wonder if this guy isn’t just falling on his sword… and congratulating himself all the way on how noble a creature he has proven himself to be.
You’re right. It’s really frightening when you think about how such a tiny fraction of what goes on is ever actually exposed. btw: watched Grisly Man and it was fascinating. Take care.
Hey girl, I like that guys hat the kind my Daddy used to wear. Judi
Richard Pombo’s name was also connnected to Abramoff. You know, the guy who wants to sell some of our National Parks because drilling in the ANWR has been vetoed (yet again). You know, the guy who has a personal vendetta againstg the Endangered Species Act? Mr. Environmentalism himself. Unfortunately, Pombo seems to be in the outer circle & has quickly given back the money in an attempt to slither away unscathed. My hope is he’ll get nailed & busted back to private. My fear is that he’ll get away scot free.
Man he looks like something out of the Godfather.