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MikeWaters · 10-09-2006, 03:12 AM

I find it ironic that in 1983, a young congressman took the lead in demanding more severe punishment for the congressmen that had had sexual relationships with pages.

Of course that person would later lead the "Republican Revolution" in an attempt to curb corruption in Congress.

Of course, that man was Newt Gingrich.

We fast forward to 2006, and it is the man who occupies Gingrich's former post, who at the very least is guilty of moral laxness, in not further pursing Foley. The very sort of thing that occurred prior to 1983.

And now, as if Shakespeare himself were writing history, Gingrich is poised to attack the gates once again. To rescue the Republicans from themselves.

jay santos · 10-09-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I find it ironic that in 1983, a young congressman took the lead in demanding more severe punishment for the congressmen that had had sexual relationships with pages.

Of course that person would later lead the "Republican Revolution" in an attempt to curb corruption in Congress.

Of course, that man was Newt Gingrich.

We fast forward to 2006, and it is the man who occupies Gingrich's former post, who at the very least is guilty of moral laxness, in not further pursing Foley. The very sort of thing that occurred prior to 1983.

And now, as if Shakespeare himself were writing history, Gingrich is poised to attack the gates once again. To rescue the Republicans from themselves.

I read the quotes from my congressman Cannon. Made me sick. I remembered why I avoid politics.

MikeWaters · 10-09-2006, 03:06 PM

Cannon is such a joke.

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4456550

He makes Utah look worse than it already is. There must be many decent men and women in Utah that could do 100x the job.

Archaea · 10-09-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Cannon is such a joke.

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4456550

He makes Utah look worse than it already is. There must be many decent men and women in Utah that could do 100x the job.

What job is that?

We have Foley, Hastert, Clinton, Kennedy, Pelosi and who's the gal that punched out security?

What do we expect from politicos? Your expectations are much too high. Set the expectations in the dung heap, and you'll never be surprised or disappointed.

RockyBalboa · 10-09-2006, 03:46 PM

Chris Cannon makes me look like a liberal. That's saying something.

The guy is an embarrassment to Utah and to politics in general. He's a Republican version of Howard Dean...

Cali Coug · 10-09-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

Chris Cannon makes me look like a liberal. That's saying something.

The guy is an embarrassment to Utah and to politics in general. He's a Republican version of Howard Dean...

Does he embarrass Utah, or does Utah embarrass themselves by continuing to reelect him? Utahns know who and what he is, and they vote for it every election cycle.

Did you vote for him Rocky?

RockyBalboa · 10-09-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hoyacoug

Does he embarrass Utah, or does Utah embarrass themselves by continuing to reelect him? Utahns know who and what he is, and they vote for it every election cycle.

Did you vote for him Rocky?

No, I did not vote for him.

Blame Utah County voters, since that's who votes for him. I live in Salt Lake.

MikeWaters · 10-09-2006, 04:15 PM

is Cannon out of step with Utah County, or a fairly accurate representation?

il Padrino Ute · 10-10-2006, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

is Cannon out of step with Utah County, or a fairly accurate representation?

Personally, I think he's an accurate representation of Utah County. This is the county that had people trying to convince a school district that Springville High needed to change it's mascot, the Red Devils, because, if I understand it correctly, they felt it didn't represent the communities values.

This is also the county with a city which had a very vocal group of citizens that wanted to ban the sale of beer on Sundays. It ended up going to a vote and many of these people put pressure on their fellow ward members during the Sunday block of meetings to vote for the ban.

Jeff Lebowski · 10-10-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Personally, I think he's an accurate representation of Utah County. This is the county that had people trying to convince a school district that Springville High needed to change it's mascot, the Red Devils, because, if I understand it correctly, they felt it didn't represent the communities values.

So..... How long have you been worshiping Satan?

10-09-2006, 03:12 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,367	Hastert vs. Gingrich I find it ironic that in 1983, a young congressman took the lead in demanding more severe punishment for the congressmen that had had sexual relationships with pages. Of course that person would later lead the "Republican Revolution" in an attempt to curb corruption in Congress. Of course, that man was Newt Gingrich. We fast forward to 2006, and it is the man who occupies Gingrich's former post, who at the very least is guilty of moral laxness, in not further pursing Foley. The very sort of thing that occurred prior to 1983. And now, as if Shakespeare himself were writing history, Gingrich is poised to attack the gates once again. To rescue the Republicans from themselves.

10-09-2006, 03:46 PM	#5
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	Chris Cannon makes me look like a liberal. That's saying something. The guy is an embarrassment to Utah and to politics in general. He's a Republican version of Howard Dean... __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

10-09-2006, 03:06 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,367	Cannon is such a joke. http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4456550 He makes Utah look worse than it already is. There must be many decent men and women in Utah that could do 100x the job.

10-09-2006, 04:15 PM	#8
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,367	is Cannon out of step with Utah County, or a fairly accurate representation?