Why is Tom Delay on television instead of in jail?

[ThomWV]

Honest question, why?

[jobycom]

1. Republicans control Texas courts. nt

[lob1]

2. That damned crook is up there defining republican morals.

I suppose that's appropriate.

[trof]

3. U.S. DOJ sux?

Just a thought.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

7. It's not a Federal prosecution -

the case is in the Texas courts. DOJ has nothing to do with it.

[leftofthedial]

4. says way more about Tweety et al than it does about Delay,

whom we all know is a criminal.

[Avalux]

5. And why the hell doesn't Matthews correct him when he says "Democrat Party"?

I hate that smug son-of-a-bitch and he should be in jail. Why he isn't? Trial in Texas.

[PatSeg]

6. Actually he did a few weeks ago,

but then he backtracked. I just don't understand why he still has Delay on his show. Every time I see him, I too ask myself, "Why isn't that crook in jail?" and "Why is anyone seeking his opinion?"

[Tangerine LaBamba]

9. I flip out every time I see that smirking fucking face........

He's on over and over. I cannot understand why. He's a fucking creep, under indictment, and bears the responsibility for the mess the Repubican party is in now, but acts like he was some kind of goddamn savior.

What is WRONG with Tweety?

[Atticus]

16. Agree 100%!

I have to restrain myself from heaving something at the TV each time he is announced as a guest.

I could actually abide seeing his ugly smirk if only he was being treated as he deserves to be treated. I'd be OK with "And now, ladies and gentlemen, let's have a few laughs with that malignant moral pygmy, "Bug Man" Tom Delay! How's it going for the knuckle-dragging has-been contingent of the GOP, Tom? Karma's a bitch, ain't it dude?"

But, hearing him asked for his opinion on ANYTHING is nothing short of a misguided attempt to echo FAUS News' "fair and balanced" charade. We should be better than that.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

17. ATTICUS!!!!

I was going to say "Welcome to DU," but that would be silly, since you've been here for so long.

But, when you do speak up, you're absolutely brilliant!!!

:toast:

[PatSeg]

19. Beats me

Matthews is so respectful to him as if Delay is a great statesman of some kind. Its really creepy.

[Jazzgirl]

8. Why was Grover Norquist on TV instead of

frying in a really hot frying pan somewhere?

[Tangerine LaBamba]

10. Such a brilliant question -

so obvious.

Why, indeed?

[xiamiam]

11. tweetys show almost always..must've made a pact or signed a 20 yr contract

everytime tweety pisses himself over obama( yesterdays lovefest)..out comes delay..predictable

[pleah]

12. I ask that question every time I see him on the television.

:shrug:

[spanone]

13. cause tweety loves him some tommy delay

[Berry Cool]

14. He doesn't appear on my TV.

I see him or Ken Blackwell being interviewed, I turn the channel. Unless it's KO and he's showing a clip of them to ridicule them and remind us they belong in jail.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

15. I do the exact same thing whenever that assclown is on

the TV. I absolutely, positively despise Tom DeLay with everything in my being. He belongs in jail....

[Tangerine LaBamba]

21. Add Frank Gaffney to that list ...........

and, of course, you're right. I'll have to do that from now on.

Although, later, watching Jon Turley take Pat Buchanan apart, that was well worth watching...................

[southerncrone]

18. Yes. Why? More importantly WHY does MSM give them a pulpit?

Delay, Rove, Cheney.

I think we should send an email to the networks that continually "showcase" these criminals as someone whose opinions we should respect. They are no better than Manson.

[JBoy]

20. Bugman. Scurries TOWARD the lights.

[Generator]

22. The law doesn't apply to Republicans, dear

Sorry to break it to you.