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fable · 01-25-2002, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by John D Harris:
Fable, who gives a cares if 12 , 20 , or 2,000 were former Enron execs. Show me where they gave any favors to Enron!!!! The FACT that there were 12 former Enron execs and they none did anything illegal, or uneithical on Enron's behalf testifies against you. Again I ask what was done on behalf of Enron?

Why doesn't anybody actually read what I write?

I specifically said the Bush administration has no culpability in the matter. Nor did I say that there were 12 former Enron executives in Bush's top administrative team, but that 12 of Bush's top administrative team included former Enron executives, and those who have a great deal of Enron stock.

I specifically wrote, and I repeat:

And for all that I think he's a poor president in many respects, I don't think he deserves this.

Got that? Not that Dubbyah deserves to be jailed, or flogged, or covered with tar and feathers. I stated approximately the opposite. Sheesh.

For what it's worth, here's the first post of mine which you missed reading. This gives what I think may be the reasons behind the current furor over Enron and Bush:

Galadria1, unfortunately, the Republican Congress under the last administration practiced a new smear tactic of deliberately demanding Clinton's resignation with every piece of news that implicated relatives or friends of the then-president. It was previously customary to attack a president's political positions; with Clinton, all-out war was declared upon his personal life, as well. I've read one exhaustively researched book that quoted samples from every dead dog that was laid at Clinton's doorstep. It was a carefully orchestrated campaign, costing in the multi-millions of dollars, and with a goal of never letting a day go by without having some new dirt to offer.

Since the Republicans reset the rules of engagement with Clinton, the Democrats feel justified in engaging in a feeding frenzy where Dubbyah is concerned. They're not as well organized and they lack the sheer viciousness of some of the key members of the former cabal (like the previous Republican House Whip, Knute Gingrich), but they're still new at this game. For better or worse, I expect to see an escalation of these tactics when circumstances permit, and whether Dubbyah deserves it, or not. And for all that I think he's a poor president in many respects, I don't think he deserves this.

01-25-2002, 07:29 PM	#32
fable Quintesson Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Where I am. Posts: 1,089	quote: Originally posted by John D Harris: Fable, who gives a cares if 12 , 20 , or 2,000 were former Enron execs. Show me where they gave any favors to Enron!!!! The FACT that there were 12 former Enron execs and they none did anything illegal, or uneithical on Enron's behalf testifies against you. Again I ask what was done on behalf of Enron? Why doesn't anybody actually read what I write? I specifically said the Bush administration has no culpability in the matter. Nor did I say that there were 12 former Enron executives in Bush's top administrative team, but that 12 of Bush's top administrative team included former Enron executives, and those who have a great deal of Enron stock. I specifically wrote, and I repeat: And for all that I think he's a poor president in many respects, I don't think he deserves this. Got that? Not that Dubbyah deserves to be jailed, or flogged, or covered with tar and feathers. I stated approximately the opposite. Sheesh. For what it's worth, here's the first post of mine which you missed reading. This gives what I think may be the reasons behind the current furor over Enron and Bush: Galadria1, unfortunately, the Republican Congress under the last administration practiced a new smear tactic of deliberately demanding Clinton's resignation with every piece of news that implicated relatives or friends of the then-president. It was previously customary to attack a president's political positions; with Clinton, all-out war was declared upon his personal life, as well. I've read one exhaustively researched book that quoted samples from every dead dog that was laid at Clinton's doorstep. It was a carefully orchestrated campaign, costing in the multi-millions of dollars, and with a goal of never letting a day go by without having some new dirt to offer. Since the Republicans reset the rules of engagement with Clinton, the Democrats feel justified in engaging in a feeding frenzy where Dubbyah is concerned. They're not as well organized and they lack the sheer viciousness of some of the key members of the former cabal (like the previous Republican House Whip, Knute Gingrich), but they're still new at this game. For better or worse, I expect to see an escalation of these tactics when circumstances permit, and whether Dubbyah deserves it, or not. And for all that I think he's a poor president in many respects, I don't think he deserves this.