Tom DeLay is a Filthy Bitch
Some doubt DeLay's sincerity with charity. Why? Oh let's see, because 25% of the money generated for his "charity" will go to paying for his luxury suite at the republican convention, some will go to paying his expensive hookers and for all the coke he'll need to party all night. Dont believe me? How about a quote from the article? "But aides to DeLay acknowledged that a portion of the money will go to pay for late-night convention parties, a luxury suite during President Bush's speech at Madison Square Garden and yacht cruises. " And then they go on to dismiss this as anything unusual because it happens all the time. Just because it happens doesn't make it right and it is a big deal because they're taking donations for one thing and then using that money for another. I'm not sure that sounds like fraud or deciet at the very least.

The thread is over on MeFi, it will be interesting to read the other comments as they pile up.

The DeLay people used to call me looking for donations because I used to be a member of the NRA (ages ago and no longer for lots of reasons already discussed here). I hope they call again so I can grill the idiot on the other end of the phone about what the money will be used for.

Spread this word because this is just another shitty example of how fucking warped the assholes in power really are. Its okay to lie to people about the cause they are donating to because it helps the GOP fuck over those liberal bleeding heart Democrats who care far too much for the little guy. Its gotten to the point where, if I see the word Republican or GOP, I will basically assume the opposite point of view because it is incredibly self evident from their behaviour that they couldn't give the first fucking damn about anyone but themselves.

Have all of these buggers forgotten that they are elected to REPRESENT the views of their constituents? That they are and should be held accountable for being treachorous fucking criminal shitbags who steal from children so they can have a better hotel room?

Fucking A! I'm so sick of these scumfucks running the country like its some good old boy network. Nuke the capital and let's start fresh! (Note: I am most certainly not advocating any sort of real attack on our government or on our elected officials. I am many things but I am an American and I love my country).

[Update: I'm watching the ABC news right now and the story is on, it gets worse. The donations give access to Tom DeLay, dinner with his family, golfing, a concert and its all tax deductible. So, basically, rich fucks can buy time with him to party for an entire week and bend the ear of one of the most powerful men in America and they even get to feel good about "helping" children while helping themselves to wicked perks. Equal access for all my ass.]