Westar Energy admits bribing DeLay

[wicket]

:wow:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050707/ap_on_re_us/delay_fundraising_1

A Kansas energy company said it donated $25,000 so that it could attend a golf outing with U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay to try to influence pending energy legislation.

The admission from Topeka, Kan.-based Westar Energy marks the first time a company has publicly admitted to donating to DeLay's political action committee in exchange for a meeting and possible legislative help.

In court documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News, Westar officials said after they made the donation, two company executives attended a June 2002 golf outing with DeLay and two top aides at The Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Va.

Former DeLay aide Drew Maloney said DeLay's staff did not require that donations be given in exchange for access. The company claims it sent the money to talk with DeLay about getting an exemption in federal law, but not to affect legislative elections in Texas.

[Pithy Cherub]

1. Delay took bribes and he's been outed!

:wow: Now this gets really interesting. Ethically challenged Delay's resignation will be demanded by republicans when....waiting...:popcorn:

The Culture of Corruption is rampant with republicans!

[AuntiBush]

15. Yeah... the "Culture of Corruption" has me awaiting too...

Seems there is not enough Popcorn to go around on that wait. Good response!

In the meantime, :popcorn:

[bryant69]

2. And the hits just keep coming.

Hope this puts Delay's corruption back on the front burner (where it belongs).

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[acmejack]

7. He has been a priority action item here for quite some time!

He was received by a big crowd of protesters over the holiday. trust me, we're going to take him down! We are really pissed about the sham "Redistricting" he instigated which took away 5 fine democrats from Congress.

[wtbymark]

3. Can we start another action campaign

light some fires, eh?

[Just Me]

4. Holy Mother Father Joseph Jane!

:rofl:

Absolutely FABULOUS!!!! :woohoo:

[jsamuel]

5. Culture of CORRUPTION ---- did not surprise me at ALL

Needs to be shown all over the country.

[Deja Q]

6. And who is shocked by this?

Bribery is their way of life; politicians'.

[wicket]

10. Not shocked- just can't believe they admitted it like that

[in_cog_ni_to]

17. But they never get caught!

Delay got caught!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn! Is this awesome or what??? :bounce:

The House of Bush is FALLIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bounce:

[Double T]

8. Corruption was born by right wing republicans.....

perhaps finally that will have to pay the price for their dirty deeds.

[brystheguy]

9. I write a check to Westar Energy every month.

Just think, some of my money went to Tom Delay!! Whooppeee!!

[ariellyn]

11. What will be shocking is if they actually use the admission to indict him.

Even though they've blatantly admitted wrongdoing, they'll find some wiggle room to try to distance Delay from the truth.

[wicket]

13. They ALWAYS find wiggle room, don't they?

grrrr.....

[lonestarnot]

12. And he's still in office the MFr!

[AuntiBush]

14. Thanks for Not Letting this Story Fizzly Out

After calling, and emailing local papers I'm 'bout ready to give-up. At least Yahoo is keeping the news going.

Thanks Wicket.

[wicket]

16. Thanks for your vigilance!

:thumbsup:

[AuntiBush]

20. Oh, No "wicket." Thank you for your vigilance. Thank you.

Folks like yourself (with that fantastic blue bus site & logo) give folks like me positive feelings, when all seems lost, daily at that.

Thank you "wicket," thank you very much.

[in_cog_ni_to]

18. If we get rid of Delay,

I'm havin' a party! :party::party::party:

[Old and In the Way]

19. The Republican Syndicate: Open for Business

Closed to the Public.

[wicket]

21. kick

:kick:

[DiverDave]

22. Nothing will happen, NOTHING

The crooks are dug in deep, folks.
This will not cause any trouble for him.
He is protected by the other crooks.

[converted_democrat]

23. This is fanfuckingtastic.........

Anyone know if he's made a statement? What is the penalty for taking bribes?