What? You have got to be kidding. The ONLY reason he admitted it was he WAS CAUGHT RED HANDED! Jeez, you think if he weren't busted he'd volutarily move out of the mansion and downgrade? Do you seriously believe ANY of them would admit anything, except under the penalty of even more time in prison?

Noooooo way. The day a Pube volutarily outs hiimself or any of his fellow Pubes will be the day I drop over with the vapors.

Lordie, lordie, I feel faint...
not.
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I can see why you won't admit you're a Demorat~~~

if you talk like a Demorat...you must be a Demorat~~~you're certainly not a Republican. Then again, you're so confused, I'm not surprised that you don't recognize yourself for what you are.

I think roserose adds a unique perspective to the board - a very interesting person whom I hope continues to contribute to the board.

His first public reaction, in the summer, was to claim that the allegations and accusations were false and that he was innoncent, and that he would fight all charges.
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In announcing in July that he would not seek reelection, Cunningham said he was innocent of wrongdoing and would fight any charges. After his guilty plea, he read a statement saying he had misled his family and his staff about the bribes.

"I learned in Vientam that the true measure of a man is how he responds to adversity,: Cunningham said. "I cannot undo what I have done, but I can atone."

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), who represents a neighboring district, said that Cunningham's admission confirmed the worst fears of his friends and supporters.

"We wanted desperately to hear Duke explain his conduct in a way that made sense to us," Issa said, "but increasingly feared that would not happen."

And yes, Space, on this subject, I am a fundamentalist.  I will not exploit "God" for material gain, I will not pretend belief, and I will not respect those who do, and I will NOT under any circumstances concede that it's OK to pressure people to pretend belief.

It's a line in the sand I can't and won't cross, and if that makes me a "fundamentalist", I will plead guilty to the charge.
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From the L.A.Times,  Tuesday, November 29, 2005 A14
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  gasp!!
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Statement by Randy "Duke" Cunningham


Ladies & Gentlemen,

I have devoted my adult life to public service - first as a pilot in the U.S. Navy and later a Member of Congress -- 36 years in all. I have been honored to serve my country in times of peace and times of war. But the time has come for me to conclude the public chapter of my life. After talking with my wife Nancy and our children, I have decided that I will not stand for reelection in 2006.

In the last month, serious allegations have been made about my conduct in office. I again want to assure my constituents that I have acted honorably in the performance of my duties in Congress. This truth will be evident in time. I have cooperated with the government's investigation and I am confident that I will be vindicated.
But I will not ignore the damage to my standing in this community that has followed from these false charges, and the daily repetition of those charges in the press. Nor will I ignore the harsh toll that these allegations have had on my family. My family, and particularly Nancy, are the strongest people I know. Nancy's steadfast support has permitted me to keep going these last few weeks. I could not have done it without her. But my attorneys tell me that the government's inquiry will not conclude in a matter of weeks or even a few months. As a result, there is every reason to believe that this investigation will extend into the political season. I do not believe that a political campaign in the midst of such an investigation is in the best interests of my family or my constituents. Such a campaign should be about the issues that matter to the daily lives of the people, not personal finances.

I have committed my entire public career to securing our national defense, improving our schools and increasing job opportunities for the people of San Diego County. You all know me, and you know that my instinct is to remain in the arena and fight for these causes. And I am grateful for the statements of support that I have received from office holders at every level, encouraging me to continue the fight. I can do my work in Washington and I can defend myself against these allegations, but I don't think I can do either of these things effectively in the midst of a political campaign. Quite simply, right now, I am not the strongest champion for these causes. There are others in my party who are similarly committed to this mission and I will step aside to permit them to carry the banner forward. I learned in Viet Nam that no one person is more important than the mission, and I do not intend to forget that lesson now.

I want to thank all of our friends in San Diego who have rallied to our side in these difficult days. You cannot know how critical your love and support has been to Nancy and me this last month. We will forever be in your debt.

I want to say a final word to those friends who have shared with me in recent weeks their heartfelt concerns about the allegations against me. I fully recognize that I showed poor judgment when I sold my home in Del Mar to a friend who did business with the government. I should have given more thought to how such a transaction might look to those who don't know me. I have spent an entire life building a reputation of integrity and honesty. It pains me beyond words that I have jeopardized your trust.
I cannot turn back the clock but I want each of you to know that I did not profit improperly from the sale of my home in Del Mar. I believe that the sale of our Del Mar home was at a reasonable price, and that the proceeds from that sale are rightfully ours. Nancy and I have worked hard all our lives to save enough money to purchase a nice home where we could live out our later years. We love the people of Rancho Santa Fe and they have been very gracious to us during this tumultuous month. But I simply do not want there to be any question in the minds of my friends and supporters about whether I improperly benefited from my work as their representative in Washington. To that end, Nancy and I have decided that we will sell our home in Rancho Santa Fe and that we will donate a portion of the proceeds of that sale to three San Diego charities with which we have been affiliated for years - Sister Claire's Home for Abused & Battered Women, Bishop McKinney's School for At Risk Children, and Father Joe Carroll's Homeless Shelter in downtown San Diego.

Nancy and I know that this gesture will not convince the skeptics of our good faith. My detractors have made up their minds, and this act will not reach them -- or in anyway end the government's investigation of me. We are making this gesture not for them, but for our friends and supporters who have been with us for many years. I want them to know - regardless of what my critics may say - that I did nothing wrong.
It is fitting that I should make this announcement here at Cal State San Marcos because I have watched with pride throughout my years in Congress as this University has grown and flourished. I am proud to have taken a leading role in securing the funding for the University to establish a nursing program as well as improvements to the library and campus police. This school is a daily reminder to me that public service is a noble calling and that we can make our community a better place to live when we work together. I have been honored to represent you the last fourteen years, and I will continue for the remainder of my term to fight for you in Washington. Thank You.

Clinton can't own up to his disgraceful conduct, which included lies that cost this country plenty as far as time, money and stature as a trusted world leader.

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2005/07/14.../7005133253.txt

From JULY 14, 2005.
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He lied like a pig and then admitted his affair.  As far as the 40 million? That would REPUBLICAN'S waste of time.
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So he's guilty.  You want to hang him - go ahead.  He's not the president of the United States, you know.  Plenty of people in congress are weak.  He'll be regretting his choices...too bad B. Clinton can't own up to his disgraceful conduct, which included lies that cost this country plenty as far as time, money and stature as a trusted world leader.
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You need to learn to keep your metaphorical mouth shut, once in a while.

He was singing an entirely different tune in July, lady. Read it and weep.

In short, he was telling plain, bold-faced LIES.
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So what?  So fucking what?
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Everyone is innocent until proved guilty in our system.  No sane lawyer would tell a client to fess up right out of the gate.
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Come ON. Enough of this bullshit.

He could've kept his mouth shut.

Every single uber-patriotic member of Congress, regardless of party membership, is exactly like Cunningham. They just haven't been caught. Every single one of them. In the fucking pockets of defense contractors.
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You need to learn to keep your metaphorical mouth shut, once in a while.

He was singing an entirely different tune in July, lady. Read it and weep.

In short, he was telling plain, bold-faced LIES.
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So he's guilty.  You want to hang him - go ahead.  He's not the president of the United States, you know.  Plenty of people in congress are weak.  He'll be regretting his choices...too bad B. Clinton can't own up to his disgraceful conduct, which included lies that cost this country plenty as far as time, money and stature as a trusted world leader.
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So what...I say again.  He's not the President of the United States.  I'm not weeping at all...those that voted for him as their representative are obviously going to be disappointed and I'm glad it came out.

Too bad the public didn't know about B. Clinton before they put their trust in him AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES for 8 YEARS!!!!
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So what?  So fucking what?
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At least, he had the decency to step up to the plate and admit that he was guilty - and is willing to take the punishment and try to do what he can to right his wrong. All Demorats do is DENY DENY DENY - even when it's futile for them to do so. How stupid is that? It not only exposes the Demorats stupidity and arrogance, it displays their distain for the public's ability to see through their lies.

And then she quoted from Rush. Nice.
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Nancy and I know that this gesture will not convince the skeptics of our good faith. My detractors have made up their minds, and this act will not reach them -- or in anyway end the government's investigation of me. We are making this gesture not for them, but for our friends and supporters who have been with us for many years. I want them to know - regardless of what my critics may say - that I did nothing wrong.

How many people have to say, "so what", how many times, before you get it?
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How many people have to say, "so what", how many times, before you get it?
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Get what?

Ay ghamisou, malaka!
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Whatever state or country Clinton goes to, he is greeted with flowers and open arms.  The people of the world love him and so do over 70% of Americans.  His lie about sex didn't bother anyone except the sex obsessed republicans in Congress.  Most people in America didn't care if he was having sex with farm animals, the country was doing good and everyone was working. 

  Everywhere the sock puppet prez goes, angry protests break out, screaming mobs of people who hate bush and now hate America. 

  He will go done in history as the worst president America has ever had.
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The fact that your rant about July doesn't matter cause nobody said the Duke owned up to in then.
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President Bush has made this country far safer and more respected than B. Clinton ever could have.

President Bush has made this country far safer and more respected than B. Clinton ever could have.

Whatever state or country Clinton goes to, he is greeted with flowers and open arms.  The people of the world love him and so do over 70% of Americans.  His lie about sex didn't bother anyone except the sex obsessed republicans in Congress.  Most people in America didn't care if he was having sex with farm animals, the country was doing good and everyone was working. 

  Everywhere the sock puppet prez goes, angry protests break out, screaming mobs of people who hate bush and now hate America. 

  He will go down in history as the worst president America has ever had.
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Prosecutors have told one lawmaker, Rep. Robert W. Ney (R-Ohio), and his former chief of staff that they are preparing a possible bribery case against them, The Washington Post has reported. About 40 investigators and prosecutors are also looking into the activities of several lawmakers, including Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Mont.), Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.) and former House majority leader Tom DeLay ®, who is facing unrelated campaign finance charges in his home state of Texas. Burns, Doolittle and DeLay have denied any wrongdoing.

President Bush far outshines the idiot that you idiolize.

Carol.

Owning up to it after you've copped a plea isn't much of a gesture of manliness.
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In your dreams~~~

President Bush far outshines the idiot that you idiolize...and that would be B. Clinton - the master of lies and deception.  The world knows B. Clinton for what he is - when are you going to wise up?
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The world knows B. Clinton for what he is - when are you going to wise up?

How does that relate?
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I don't care to convince you that it does, at this juncture.

As you said, you've already made your point that you think it does not relate. Noted.
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Whatever.
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