Scandal-Plagued Doolittle Quietly Votes To Protect Ethically-Challenged House Members
Scandal-Plagued Doolittle Quietly Votes To Protect Ethically-Challenged House Members
Yesterday, the House passed a resolution referring Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) “to the ethics committee, demanding that the panel report back on whether his expulsion is merited.” The motion, introduced by Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), was overwhelmingly supported by members of both parties. Only 26 members voted against it.
One of the dissenters is especially conspicuous, as he may one day face a similar predicament to Jefferson: Rep. John Doolittle (R-CA).
Doolittle is currently the subject of a federal investigation over his ties to corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff. In April, the FBI raided his Northern Virginia home, after which Doolittle threw his wife Julia under the bus, claiming she was the target of the search. Since then, however, he and his wife have set up separate legal defense funds.
UPDATE: Doolittle attempts to explain his vote here.
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It is just one thing after another with this giant piece of cr@p.
And look at that porker on the right. She’s a real Repuke from the heartland. She should enter the state fair and get a blue ribbon.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:15 pmJeez, that porker is his wife?
And he threw her under the bus?
I bet it broke an axle.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:17 pmin between telling lies to school children and voting against public accountibility for members of Congress, why John has hardly any time at all….
June 6th, 2007 at 2:19 pmSurprise, surprise, surprise, as Gomer Pyle used to say.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:20 pmDoo-(very)little voted against it…mmm…wonder why?
I did not know Doo-(very)little was into farm animals? Oh, pardon me…that’s his wife….jeez…urp.
Hating the Repukian Mafia daily
June 6th, 2007 at 2:21 pmTom3, be nice!
June 6th, 2007 at 2:21 pmI see Dana Rohrabacher voted NO as well.
Jack Abramoff’s good buddy.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:24 pmYou know, for us Liberals and Democrats always claiming that we support our troops, I have seen no where in any left wing blog any type of tribute to our brave soldiers for June 6, 1944.
D-Day invasion of Europe.
So much for us supporting our troops, eh?
all talk and no muscle behind our cheap talk.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:28 pmIt’s probably a good idea to investigate all of those voting Nay on this.
Just sayin’
June 6th, 2007 at 2:29 pmTom3
June 6th, 2007 at 2:33 pmHarsh, but accurate (sorry Zooey)
I Me thinks Doolittle got his hand on that little girls arse!
You know, for us Liberals and Democrats always claiming that we support our troops, I have seen no where in any left wing blog any type of tribute to our brave soldiers for June 6, 1944.
D-Day invasion of Europe.
So much for us supporting our troops, eh?
all talk and no muscle behind our cheap talk.
Comment by President Clinton — June 6, 2007 @ 2:28 pm
Try The History Channel’s website for many evocative and compelling tributes.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:33 pm# 8 PeeCee: Off-topic much?
On-topic: I wonder how much of a fuss the right wing will kick up when Doolittle gets indicted?
Oh, that’s right — I forgot: when a Democrat gets indicted, it’s justice following its course. When a Republican gets indicted, it’s a partisan witch hunt. Do I have that about right?
June 6th, 2007 at 2:33 pmLet us all observe a moment of reflection in gratitude for the servicemen and women who took part in the Normandy invasion.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:34 pmLet us all observe the rest of the day in ignorance of trolls.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:35 pmYou know, for us Liberals and Democrats always claiming that we support our troops, I have seen no where in any left wing blog any type of tribute to our brave soldiers for June 6, 1944.
Unlike the Bumper-Sticker Patriot Brigade, we don’t have to loudly and vociferously shout our love of country every 5 seconds to prove it.
Son and Grandson of Navy men,
June 6th, 2007 at 2:35 pmAlso, this day in 1982 – A war in Lebanon began when Israeli forces invaded southern Lebanon to root out members of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
No tributes any damn where.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:36 pmLet us all observe a moment of reflection in gratitude for the servicemen and women who took part in the Normandy invasion.
Comment by heyzeus — June 6, 2007 @ 2:34 pm
How about dedicating a whole thread to the great men from Britain, America and Canada that were part of D-Day.
How about dedicating a whole thread to the Allied men that died in the Normandy beaches?
Once again, we talk a good game when we claim to support our troops, but our actions always show otherwise.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:38 pmYou know, for us Liberals and Democrats always claiming that we support our troops, I have seen no where in any left wing blog any type of tribute to our brave soldiers for June 6, 1944.
Unlike the Bumper-Sticker Patriot Brigade, we don’t have to loudly and vociferously shout our love of country every 5 seconds to prove it.
Son and Grandson of Navy men,
Comment by Trekkie — June 6, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
And in which branch did you serve?
Don’t ask me, I ran away like a coward to another nation. I didn’t even wait to see if I could get deferrals, I ran away like the coward that I am.
How about you, which branch of the armed forces did you serve?
June 6th, 2007 at 2:39 pm# 8 PeeCee: Off-topic much?
On-topic: I wonder how much of a fuss the right wing will kick up when Doolittle gets indicted?
Oh, that’s right — I forgot: when a Democrat gets indicted, it’s justice following its course. When a Republican gets indicted, it’s a partisan witch hunt. Do I have that about right?
Comment by spit take — June 6, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
you got it wrong my son,
it is….when Democrat gets indicited, it’s a partisan witch hunt. When a Republican gets indicted, it’s justtice following its course.
if you re-type the above, you will have it right.
c’mon kid, I am the greatest and smartest President ever, I am right and you are wrong.
We Democrats never break the law, it is those nasty Republicans, ok?
get it right buddy, or I’ll have to go Chinese Embassy in Serbia on you.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:41 pmdon young voted no as well.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:42 pmOnce again, we talk a good game when we claim to support our troops, but our actions always show otherwise.
Comment by President Clinton — June 6, 2007 @ 2:38 pm
Well done PeeCee, you’ve accurately captured the essence of your Republican “Support the Troops” mentality. Congratulations. It’s not often we see honesty from trolls.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:43 pmi did post a remembrance on another blog jerkoff…do NOT accuse me of non support of vets…i GAVE this country a son they gave me back a flag you horse’s ass!
June 6th, 2007 at 2:43 pmTroll is hijacking the thread.
Topic is Scandal-Plagued Doolittle…
…and whether he likes little girls or little boys.
Please ignore the troll and stay on topic.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:44 pmunlike you mr. pee…i do not advertise that fact to prove MY love of my country. some of us are very very secure in that.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:44 pmOnce and for all, if TP will not purge this piece of sh*t who calls himself Clinton, can we at least not respond to him. He vomits out crap every day here and today, he’s not even attempting in his pathetic way to be on topic. I’ve had posts eliminated for being off topic, even though they made sense. This inbred, home-schooled excuse for a human being doesn’t even attempt to make sense.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:45 pm#19 PeeCee, you’re about as tiresome as a troll gets around here.
At least the others provide some fun. You’re just boring.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:45 pmIf you had of made it into the armed forces, Mr. PC, and been deployed to the field, your particular personality would have earned you the dubious distinction of being the first casualty.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:45 pmWhether the enemy was encountered or not.
Trust me on this one.
sorry tom…i apologize.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:46 pmPresident Clinton would you please STFU – you are always OFF TOPIC – plus you are just a disruptive idiot.
People please ignore the Idiot Pres Clinton – skip over his posts – I do as soon as I see his name – he is here because he is a loser in real life and everyone hates him – so he comes here to because he thinks he is funny and smart – which he is neither.
IGNORE PRES CLINTON PLEASE
June 6th, 2007 at 2:48 pmLooks like a majority of the no votes were Democrats…hmmm……
June 6th, 2007 at 2:51 pmThey need to look into all the money Feinstein’s husband made while she was on the military constructions appropriations subcommittee.
June 6th, 2007 at 2:51 pmGotta love the fair and balanced coverage:
21 no votes from Democrats
5 no votes from Republicans
Let’s talk about the Republican!
June 6th, 2007 at 2:52 pmTo the troll masquerading as President Clinton:
You should be aware that just 3 years ago, there were scores of threads commemorating the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. This year is the 63rd Anniversary. Do you see many birthday cards or wedding anniversary cards that make any special deal of #63?
June 6th, 2007 at 2:53 pmTRIBUTES are normally reserved for MAJOR anniversaries.
But, even more importantly, I’d like to know how a dedication to the DEAD IN NORMANDY shows any type of “support” for “our troops” fighting TODAY in Iraq and Afghanistan. In my opinion, it does just the opposite, by honoring people who DIED in an era when their fellow countrymen were making personal sacrifices on the homefront while the current troops are fighting for a government which asks NOTHING of its people (and even less of its obscenely wealthy) in the “homeland”.
And another Repuke troll tries to say the Dems were against ethics.
Another Repuke lie.
Scroll up, troll. Try READING the story.
It says the bill was “was overwhelmingly supported by members of both parties. Only 26 members voted against it.”
Dumba$s!!
June 6th, 2007 at 2:57 pmThey need to look into all the money Feinstein’s husband made while she was on the military constructions appropriations subcommittee.
Comment by timmy
Perhaps you could do that for us, timmy, a good place to start would be where you keep your Safeway reciepts, and your old Sunday NY Times…
June 6th, 2007 at 3:04 pm(Unless Lassie keeps eating them, like your homework…which reminds me, if you don’t keep her tied up, and she gets into my garbage one more time, you’ll find her stuffed on the mantlepiece for Christmas this year.)
LISTEN DUDE…..
I THOUGHT WE HAD SOME LITERALLY ROCK SOLID INTEGRITY WITH THE
UTMOST INTEGRITY PASSING LAWS THAT EFFECT YOU AND ME
WE ALL PAY EASILY 50% IN TAXES FOR ALL THESE WONDERFUL SERVICES
WE ALL DESPERATELY NEED
THESE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE LITERALLY PEOPLE WITH ROCK SOLID
INTEGRITY, THE UTMOST WISDOM, AND THE UTMOST INTEREST TO
SERVE THE PEOPLE, SUPPOSEDLY FLAWLESS
AND INSTEAD WHAT DO WE HAVE, A COMPLETE CESSPOOL OF
CONVICTED SHIFTY EYED SMOOTH TALKING CRIMINALS AND
SWINDLERS SERVING US.
WE HAVE A TOTALLY CORRUPT PRESIDENT, A TOTALLY CORRUPT
VICE PRESIDENT, WE HAVE CRIMINALS AND SWINDLERS VOTING
IN THE SENATE AND CONGRESS
WE HAVE SHIFTY EYED JUDGES OF THE UTMOST HIGHEST OF THE
LAND SIMPLY SMOOZING, DO FAVORS, SCRATCHING, AND COVERING
ALL THESE HOODLUMS TO WRAP THIS UP IN COURT FOR YEARS
WE LITERALLY HAVE WASHINGTON TOTALLY BOUGHT OUT DUDE
HOODLUMS I SAY, TOTALLY FRIGGIN CORRUPTED
CAN’T
EVEN
FRIGGIN
FOLLOW
THE
CONSTITUTION
WITH THIS CRMINAL CLASS IT’S JUST A GOD DAM PIECE OF PAPER
OBSOLETE
TOTALLY FRIGGIN CORRUPTED
NOW HOW DID WE GET OURSELVES INTO THIS MESS
I’LL TELL YOU HOW
SHIFTY EYED, SMOOTH FAST TALKING CAMPAIGN PROMISES
THE OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK
THROW EVERYONE OF THEM IN THE FRIGGIN SLAMMER DUDE
AND THROW AWAY THE KEY
JIMBO DUDE ALWAYS SPEAKS ROCK SOLID INTEGRITY DUDE
WASHINGTON IS BOUGHT OUT DUDE
AND IT’S TOTALLY RIGGED LITERALLY BY A BUNCH OF SWINDLERS
June 6th, 2007 at 3:05 pmSeparate defense funds, bedrooms, pool boys, etc.
June 6th, 2007 at 3:15 pmI am really surprised to see Nadler on this list. He has some ’splainin’ to do
June 6th, 2007 at 3:50 pmanyone else a great shock? Jerry, say it ain’t so!
Gotta love the fair and balanced coverage:
21 no votes from Democrats
5 no votes from Republicans
Let’s talk about the Republican!
Comment by m12 — June 6, 2007 @ 2:52 pm
Lets talk about how many Republicans have called for or voted for a fellow republican to be treated in the same fashion? BAHAHAHA, yeah, suddenly the *culture-of-republican-corruption* has a *conscience*, when it’s a black democrat!!! Hypocrite!
June 6th, 2007 at 4:15 pmBirds of a feather really do flock together.
June 6th, 2007 at 4:53 pmBluedog49,
Angry my son? That is how I like my Democratic tools, angry, pist off, insane, uneducated, ill-informed, dumb, stupid, and idiotic like you.
you are the perfect sheep that my party goes after.
thank you for your support my toolish sheep, without easily fooled and easily manipulated sheeps like you, I would have never become President.
thank you, thank you, a million thanks.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:13 pmScandal-Plagued Doolittle Quietly Votes To Protect Ethically-Challenged House Members
headline of this thread…
yet, my toolish blog doesn’t talk about the fact that more Democrats voted against this than Republicans. hmmmm…..yes, they took lessons from me well.
I love it!
June 6th, 2007 at 5:14 pmFunny, I don’t remember any repubs calling for the expulsion of Bob Ney even after he was convicted, mush less indicted. And, I don’t remember a big, spalshy press conference on Ney or Delay either.
I’m still waiting for any republican to explain his or her support for the way repubs tirelessly worked to maintain a system of forced prostitution and forced abortions in the Northern Marianas.
June 6th, 2007 at 5:19 pmPerhaps you could do that for us, timmy, a good place to start would be where you keep your Safeway reciepts, and your old Sunday NY Times…
(Unless Lassie keeps eating them, like your homework…which reminds me, if you don’t keep her tied up, and she gets into my garbage one more time, you’ll find her stuffed on the mantlepiece for Christmas this year.)
Comment by Mr. Underhill
And people blame “trolls” for bringing threads off topic.
June 6th, 2007 at 6:26 pmDon’t ask me, I ran away like a coward to another nation. I didn’t even wait to see if I could get deferrals, I ran away like the coward that I am.
Comment by President Clinton
Oh, Bill-wannabe, don’t be so modest. You received a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which got you into Oxford. I would have done the same if I had been a good enough student, but, of course, I was far from that. Also, I used my Daddy’s connections to jump ahead of hundreds on the Texas National Guard waiting list. But even the “champagne unit” of the National Guard was too much for me, and I went AWOL for a long time. Of course, again I had the connections to get away with it.
June 7th, 2007 at 1:54 amYeah, #20, who else is NOT surprised that Young didn’t support this. There’s a little investigation going on in AK right now that ain’t gonna be so pretty for the Republican Party.
June 7th, 2007 at 11:12 amWhy don’t you people question the ethics of the world savior
June 21st, 2007 at 8:56 pmAl Gore’s ethical compass requiring him to lie to the country
using the US government as his platform? Of course I’m
speaking of the impending doom of global warming.
Where do you think all the money from his concert series
and carbon points will really go?