No, of course not. All Republicans are not dirtbags. However, the numbers who are, and who are being seen as such, is increasing. Those who are pretending they knew nothing about it, and did nothing about it, have got their own bags open, with dirt flying in.
First we have Congressman Recently Resigned, Roman Catholic of deep and abiding faith, self-proclaimed protector of children….
As predictably as a rooster will stand on a dungheap and crow the sun up, Foley stood tall on his own dirtpile, and boldly crowed to everyone what they’d find underneath his feet if they’d just start digging a little. Like roosters, right-wingers have done this since time began.
This, from Foley in 1998, is particularly rich.
Republicans were aghast at Clinton’s behavior, with many saying it showed he had lied and abused his power.
“It’s vile,” said Rep. Mark Foley, R-West Palm Beach. “It’s more sad than anything else, to see someone with such potential throw it all down the drain because of a sexual addiction.”
Via BuzzFlash’ Time Machine
Then we have Congressman Tom Reynolds who was told about the complaint months ago…
According to the Associated Press, Congressman Reynolds’ (R-NY, 26th) spokesman confirmed that Reynolds had been informed by another Congressman that the boy had complained about Foley’s inappropriate communications “months ago.” According to the report, the allegations first came to light in late 2005. [AP, 9/30/06] It appears that Reynolds did not tell authorities about the emails or take any step to discipline Foley, apparently choosing instead to sweep the matter under the rug to protect the Republican party’s dwindling chances of retaining control of the House of Representatives this November.
Then we have a connection betwee the two gentlemen, and the addtion of a third in-the-know congressman — Rodney Alexander.
Foley’s ex Chief of Staff is now Reynold’s Chief of Staff – Kirk Fordham. AND GOP Rodney Alexander, now R- LA, was then the boss of one of Foley’s target pages. He knew. What did he do? Call the police? Call the House Ethics committee? Nope. Called up Tom Reynolds (above) head of the National Republical Congressional Committee. Let’s hear it again for these values-bound Republicans: call the political problem solvers instead of those who would investigate child molestation…
Fordham and Alexander
Then there is House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Majority Leader John Boehner both of whom knew some time ago…. and are now in full cover up and flee mode. Didn’t Know, Can’t Say.
P.S. WHERE is the media? – not on the sex. They are all over that. The behavior of those Republicans who have known for over a year. One GD year.