First Murtha, Now Hastings.
Hey folks,
First Murtha, now Hastings. Speaker To Be Pelosi is not batting a thousand. One also would have to seriously start to question her choices. First she said, they would be the most ethical governing body ever, then she endorses Murtha? One of the most unethical people in government? After the brutal loss, she said,
"I stand very, very proudly behind my endorsement of Mr. Murtha," Pelosi said. "As I said in my letter to members on Sunday -- I believe the biggest ethical challenge facing our country is the war in Iraq."
"It must be stopped, and I thought that Mr. Murtha's elevation to a leadership position would serve that purpose," Pelosi said.
Basically she said, "Yes I know he’s corrupt, but he would help us to get out of Iraq and blame Bush for it, so I do not care." Then she turns around and taps Rep. Alcee Hastings for the chairmanship of the Intelligence Committee. This guy is was impeached and REMOVED from his judgeship, Pelosi voted for it as well. Now she wanted him as the head of intelligence? Well, not any more I guess.
"In a decision that could roil Democratic unity in the new House, Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi passed over Rep. Alcee Hastings Tuesday for the chairmanship of the Intelligence Committee.
Hastings, currently the No. 2 Democrat on the panel, had been aggressively making a case for the top position, supported by members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Critics pointed out that he had been impeached when he was a federal judge and said naming him to such a sensitive post would be a mistake just as the Democrats take over House control pledging reforms."
You think? What is Speaker To Be Pelosi saying now?
"Pelosi said in a statement that while she ``would select someone else,'' Hastings ``has served our country well, and I have full confidence that he will continue to do so.''
Pelosi is still considering other candidates for the chairman's job, including Representative Silvestre Reyes of Texas, Norman Dicks of Washington, Rush Holt of New Jersey and Sanford Bishop of Georgia, according to a Democratic aide who spoke on the condition of anonymity."
So two strikes and no balls for Pelosi. I wonder what her next move will be. How does Hastings feel about it?
"I am obviously disappointed with this decision," Hastings, D-Fla., said in a statement thanking his supporters. "I will be seeking better and bigger opportunities in a Democratic Congress."
Then he ended his statement with, "Sorry, haters, God is not finished with me yet." Sorry Mr. Hastings, but I do not think God had anything to do with it. You did. But soliciting bribes.
While the Democrats continue to attempt to form their leadership, they continue to push for Iran’s help in Iraq. I just told you yesterday,
"Yes folks, "Little Hitler," just like the original, is on the rise. He is arming. He is threatening. Given the opportunity, he will carry it out. Just like the original. Instead of waiting until it was too late, like we did with the original, some here want to HELP him. Unbelievable."
Well, according to the AP,
"Bush has been coming under increasing pressure, both overseas and at home, to reach out more to other countries, particularly to Syria and Iran to help with a solution in Iraq.
Such a recommendation may be among those issued by the Iraq Study Group headed by former Secretary of State James A. Baker III and former Democratic Rep. Lee Hamilton. The group is expected to finish its work next month."
Now you have this bad news for the LWL, and the cut and run crowd.
"The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday unanimously renewed the mandate of the U.S.-led multinational force in Iraq through the end of 2007, granting a request from the Baghdad government."
STOP!! At request from the Baghdad Government? Unanimously renewed?
"U.S. Ambassador John Bolton welcomed the vote a day ahead of planned talks in Jordan between President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on how to bring violence under control and whether Iran and Syria could help.
The vote showed all countries in the region that the Security Council strongly backed "stability in Iraq and continued progress toward democracy," Bolton said. "We all share the same objective and I think that is something the neighboring countries need to take into account.""
Finally someone is starting to make sense. Stability and democracy. Not bad things. Now if they can get their leadership squared away, maybe the new Democrat party can stop looking for "Little Hitler’s" assistance and try working in a truly bipartisan way to improve the situation in Iraq.
Peter
Sources:
Reuters-"UN council extends U.S.-led force in Iraq one year"
AP-"Pelosi passes Hastings for Intel chair"
AP-"Bush nixes suggestions Iraq in civil war"
Bloomberg.com- "Hastings Won't Lead House Intelligence Committee"
Me- "Pelosi’s First Failure or Signs of True Bipartisanship"
Hey folks,First Murtha, now Hastings. Speaker To Be Pelosi is not batting a thousand. One also would have to seriously start to question her choices. First she said, they would be the most ethical governing body ever, then she endorses Murtha? One of the most unethical people in government? After the brutal loss, she said,
"I stand very, very proudly behind my endorsement of Mr. Murtha," Pelosi said. "As I said in my letter to members on Sunday -- I believe the biggest ethical challenge facing our country is the war in Iraq."
"It must be stopped, and I thought that Mr. Murtha's elevation to a leadership position would serve that purpose," Pelosi said.
Basically she said, "Yes I know he’s corrupt, but he would help us to get out of Iraq and blame Bush for it, so I do not care." Then she turns around and taps Rep. Alcee Hastings for the chairmanship of the Intelligence Committee. This guy is was impeached and REMOVED from his judgeship, Pelosi voted for it as well. Now she wanted him as the head of intelligence? Well, not any more I guess.
"In a decision that could roil Democratic unity in the new House, Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi passed over Rep. Alcee Hastings Tuesday for the chairmanship of the Intelligence Committee.Hastings, currently the No. 2 Democrat on the panel, had been aggressively making a case for the top position, supported by members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Critics pointed out that he had been impeached when he was a federal judge and said naming him to such a sensitive post would be a mistake just as the Democrats take over House control pledging reforms."
You think? What is Speaker To Be Pelosi saying now?
"Pelosi said in a statement that while she ``would select someone else,'' Hastings ``has served our country well, and I have full confidence that he will continue to do so.''
Pelosi is still considering other candidates for the chairman's job, including Representative Silvestre Reyes of Texas, Norman Dicks of Washington, Rush Holt of New Jersey and Sanford Bishop of Georgia, according to a Democratic aide who spoke on the condition of anonymity."
So two strikes and no balls for Pelosi. I wonder what her next move will be. How does Hastings feel about it?
"I am obviously disappointed with this decision," Hastings, D-Fla., said in a statement thanking his supporters. "I will be seeking better and bigger opportunities in a Democratic Congress."
Then he ended his statement with, "Sorry, haters, God is not finished with me yet." Sorry Mr. Hastings, but I do not think God had anything to do with it. You did. But soliciting bribes.
While the Democrats continue to attempt to form their leadership, they continue to push for Iran’s help in Iraq. I just told you yesterday,
"Yes folks, "Little Hitler," just like the original, is on the rise. He is arming. He is threatening. Given the opportunity, he will carry it out. Just like the original. Instead of waiting until it was too late, like we did with the original, some here want to HELP him. Unbelievable."
Well, according to the AP,
"Bush has been coming under increasing pressure, both overseas and at home, to reach out more to other countries, particularly to Syria and Iran to help with a solution in Iraq.
Such a recommendation may be among those issued by the Iraq Study Group headed by former Secretary of State James A. Baker III and former Democratic Rep. Lee Hamilton. The group is expected to finish its work next month."
Now you have this bad news for the LWL, and the cut and run crowd.
"The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday unanimously renewed the mandate of the U.S.-led multinational force in Iraq through the end of 2007, granting a request from the Baghdad government."
STOP!! At request from the Baghdad Government? Unanimously renewed?
"U.S. Ambassador John Bolton welcomed the vote a day ahead of planned talks in Jordan between President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on how to bring violence under control and whether Iran and Syria could help.The vote showed all countries in the region that the Security Council strongly backed "stability in Iraq and continued progress toward democracy," Bolton said. "We all share the same objective and I think that is something the neighboring countries need to take into account.""
Finally someone is starting to make sense. Stability and democracy. Not bad things. Now if they can get their leadership squared away, maybe the new Democrat party can stop looking for "Little Hitler’s" assistance and try working in a truly bipartisan way to improve the situation in Iraq.
Peter
Sources:
Reuters-"UN council extends U.S.-led force in Iraq one year"
AP-"Pelosi passes Hastings for Intel chair"
AP-"Bush nixes suggestions Iraq in civil war"
Bloomberg.com- "Hastings Won't Lead House Intelligence Committee"
Me- "Pelosi’s First Failure or Signs of True Bipartisanship"
2 comments:
I listening to Hannity and Colms that Hannity ask a Democrat Strategist about Nancy Pelosi's choice of Hastings and this guest replied that Nancy really did not want Hastings but was just catering to the Black Caucus and that Hastings was never really in the running.
First of all I detect a little racial overtones here from a party that claims to support blacks but not really if given the chance.
Then, of course, I saw through the obvious spin that was being put out to save face for someone who has shown her true intentions.
She wants to stack the leadership positions with other ultra liberals and those who will follow her direction.
Bipartisanship--Hell No. What we will see is more of the same shenanigans from the Democrat leadership which has two purposes.
One gaining the Presidency in 2008 and secondly trying to undermine the Republicans at every opportunity.
Hey Sam,
“I listening to Hannity and Colms that Hannity ask a Democrat Strategist about Nancy Pelosi's choice of Hastings and this guest replied that Nancy really did not want Hastings but was just catering to the Black Caucus and that Hastings was never really in the running.”
That is very interesting. DO you remember the name of the person on the show?
“First of all I detect a little racial overtones here from a party that claims to support blacks but not really if given the chance.”
This has been the sad case for a while. The Republicans have actually done more for minorities than the Dems in recent years. Place people in positions of power, etc. But they NEVER get any credit for it.
“Then, of course, I saw through the obvious spin that was being put out to save face for someone who has shown her true intentions.
She wants to stack the leadership positions with other ultra liberals and those who will follow her direction.”
What a VERY astute observation. I have not heard anyone else saying this, including me. Your right. She wants sheep. “Yes people.” Maybe she figures that if there are some there that are corrupt, they will be easily manipulated to do her bidding. Or easily bought off.
“Bipartisanship--Hell No. What we will see is more of the same shenanigans from the Democrat leadership which has two purposes.”
That is how I feel as well. I hope we are both wrong. I really do. But as they say, “A Tiger cannot change it’s stripes.” Or a snake is always a snake.
“One gaining the Presidency in 2008 and secondly trying to undermine the Republicans at every opportunity.”
Most likely.
Peter
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