House Democratic leaders say they have already adopted tighter ethics rules than Republicans managed to approve, including a prohibition on receiving gifts and trips from lobbyists. Another new rule requires the identification of the sponsors of earmarks, the special projects inserted at a member's request into complex spending bills.OK. A fine, if not modest, start. But if Democratic members of the House think they've somehow done enough, they are in for a rude awakening. As right-wing blogger Patrick Casey points out in a recent post, some in the party are simply behaving in a way that is all too reminiscent of their predecessors. John Murtha, in particular, seems forever lost to the smash-mouth, ends-justify-the-means, brand of politics that has dominated Washington for too long. If, as some in the party suggest, they do not limit the lobbyist-fundraising connection, they will be seen as nothing more than blatant hypocrites. And deservedly so.
Note to Democrats: Really follow through on your promises to drain the swamp, or prepare to be drained, yourselves.
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1. Don't worry the DEMOCRATS are safe.. the media won't put their theft on the front page... they could steal an aircraft carrier and the left leaning media would not notice... They got away with it for 40 years...that's just who they are.. Look at unindicted co-conspirator from abscam Murtha... he's a DEM hero...Kennedy lets a young woman die.. leader of DEMS...Pelosi getting rich with her husband in some very shady dealings... Dirty Harry Reid the great land tycoon..Cold cash Jefferson, caught with a "cool" 100,000 grand..Wonder why it's not in the news everyday.. We had to hear about the Mark Foley emails every 5 minutes until the election was over. Get real...ever wonder why the DEMOCRATS just seem to get richer by the day when they are in office..add up the net wealth, on either side...You liberals and most of the DEMOCRATS I see are sickening excuses for Americans no less human beings...
joem at 9:00PM on May 23rd 2007
2. Dear Joe,
Thanks, as always, for commenting. But I'm surprised. What happened to "Knowles and his liberal talking points?"
david knowles at 9:20PM on May 23rd 2007
3. Because your posting was "fair" not a talking point (this time).. I know you will backslide... liberals can't help it...it's an addiction ...a sickness of the soul.
joem at 11:41PM on May 23rd 2007