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Title: BREAKING: FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN MARK FOLEY TO RESIGN AFTER ABCNEWS.COM REPORT ABOUT SEXUALLY EXPLICIT EMAILS TO AN UNDERAGE INTERN
Source: Associated Press
URL Source: http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2508295
Published: Sep 29, 2006
Author: Associated Press
Post Date: 2006-09-29 15:34:02 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 3223
Comments: 213

WASHINGTON Sep 29, 2006 (AP)— Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., submitted a letter of resignation from Congress on Friday in the wake of questions about e-mails he wrote a former male page, according to a congressional official.

Foley, 52, had been considered a shoo-in for re-election until the e-mails surfaced in recent days.

Campaign aides had previously acknowledged that the Republican congressman e-mailed the former Capitol page five times, but had said there was nothing inappropriate about the exchange. The page was 16 at the time of the e-mail correspondence.

Foley's election opponent, Democrat Tim Mahoney, has called for an investigation.

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#70. To: Brian S (#0) (Edited)

Randi Rhodes, who knows Florida, Foley, and Foley's district, just congratulated Democrat Tim Mahoney for winning the seat.

Katrina was America's Chernobyl.

aristeides  posted on  2006-09-29   16:09:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#71. To: bluedogtxn (#68)

Randi Rhodes, who knows the district, said that, in a recent election that Foley won, the Democratic candidate's name was mysteriously not on 16% of the ballots.

Katrina was America's Chernobyl.

aristeides  posted on  2006-09-29   16:11:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#72. To: aristeides (#70)

Good news!

The state of FL has a hundreds of missing children from its state run foster care program.

"If there’s another 9/11 or a major war in the Middle-East involving a U.S. attack on Iran, I have no doubt that there will be, the day after or within days an equivalent of a Reichstag fire decree that will involve massive detentions in this country."

- Daniel Ellsberg Author, Pentagon Papers

robin  posted on  2006-09-29   16:11:29 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#73. To: Ferret Mike (#67)

Where are Foley's hands in that photo?

"If there’s another 9/11 or a major war in the Middle-East involving a U.S. attack on Iran, I have no doubt that there will be, the day after or within days an equivalent of a Reichstag fire decree that will involve massive detentions in this country."

- Daniel Ellsberg Author, Pentagon Papers

robin  posted on  2006-09-29   16:12:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#74. To: aristeides (#71)

Randi Rhodes, who knows the district, said that, in a recent election that Foley won, the Democratic candidate's name was mysteriously not on 16% of the ballots.

Well, I don't think Florida election shenanigans are going to get them out of this one. LOL.

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:13:02 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#75. To: robin (#73)

Where are Foley's hands in that photo?

Don't Ask, Don't Smell.

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:13:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#76. To: Ferret Mike (#67)

Yay - he's multicultural!!! He likes white and dark meat!!!!

"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."

mehitable  posted on  2006-09-29   16:13:37 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#77. To: robin (#73)

Where are Foley's hands in that photo?

My thoughts exactly!

"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."

mehitable  posted on  2006-09-29   16:14:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#78. To: bluedogtxn (#69)

"Hey, that was a "low blow"."

So is where his hands must be roaming in this photo.

Ferret Mike  posted on  2006-09-29   16:15:07 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#79. To: robin (#72)

Florida ranks at the top of my "scary state" list. It is a state that seems to attract every rootless loser in the country. A state comprised of cheap developments inhabited by people who have absolutley no connection to each other and from all over the country and who might be gone the next day- following the next corporate cubicle farm in the state that offers them biggest tax break.

Burkeman1  posted on  2006-09-29   16:15:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#80. To: aristeides (#44)

Foley has been one of the foremost critics in the House of child pornography.

Turns out the Fox helped build the henhouse, kept the keys and waited for the government yearly supply of "chickens".

Cynicom  posted on  2006-09-29   16:15:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#81. To: Ferret Mike (#78)

I think he likes them a year older.

"If there’s another 9/11 or a major war in the Middle-East involving a U.S. attack on Iran, I have no doubt that there will be, the day after or within days an equivalent of a Reichstag fire decree that will involve massive detentions in this country."

- Daniel Ellsberg Author, Pentagon Papers

robin  posted on  2006-09-29   16:16:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#82. To: Cynicom (#80)

Turns out the Fox helped build the henhouse, kept the keys and waited for the government yearly supply of "chickens".

And his votes were guaranteed. A real win-win for everyone but the children and the nation.

"If there’s another 9/11 or a major war in the Middle-East involving a U.S. attack on Iran, I have no doubt that there will be, the day after or within days an equivalent of a Reichstag fire decree that will involve massive detentions in this country."

- Daniel Ellsberg Author, Pentagon Papers

robin  posted on  2006-09-29   16:17:17 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#83. To: bluedogtxn (#65)

At times like these I really wonder about the Lieberman kiss. What a complete loss of decorum on the part of the queer in chief, and so bizarre for Lieberman to smile like he did.. Uncomfortable, but unable to reject Bush's "advance"; like Bush had the goods on him and he'd better cooperate.

More likely the opposite. Lieberman et al had "the goods" on Prez Hindenbush and he was just acknowledging like Don Corleone would to a close confederate that he was carrying through with his "promise." The Kiss came after GWB delivered the State of the Union address when he registered with the sheeple the first "concerns" about Iran and for regime change there.

scrapper2  posted on  2006-09-29   16:17:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#84. To: Ferret Mike (#78)

As usual, FM, you leave me breathless.

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:18:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#85. To: bluedogtxn (#75)

This custom flag folding is called the Foley hide the sausage as it supersizes when potential dates are around.

Ferret Mike  posted on  2006-09-29   16:18:52 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#86. To: robin (#82)

A real win-win for everyone but the children and the nation.

ped·o·phile (pd'Y-f+l', p'dY-) pronunciation n.

An adult who is sexually attracted to a child or children.

Most of us could put it in much more colorful language.

Cynicom  posted on  2006-09-29   16:19:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#87. To: scrapper2 (#83)

Naw, I watched the kiss replayed, and I watched the way he hugged McCain. He's definitely a "top", and they his "bottoms".

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:19:51 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#88. To: Mark, et tu ?????????? (#33)

Jethro Tull  posted on  2006-09-29   16:20:24 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#89. To: Ferret Mike (#85)

You're killing me, man. He's gonna run that thing up the flag pole and see who salutes!!!

"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."

mehitable  posted on  2006-09-29   16:20:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#90. To: Ferret Mike (#85)

"Sure, kid. You feel that zipper? It's part of my flag carrying case..."

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:21:02 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#91. To: Brian S (#0)

THIS IS EXACTLY HOW OUR GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN SUBVERTED.

The government is rife with pedophiles, perverts, and sickos, and in order to keep their secrets, they are willing to do whatever it takes to keep the skeletons in the closet.

Like this douchebag for instance. He's gay, and he's a pedophile. Wonder how he got along this far without being outed or going to jail? How many people did he sell out? How many deals has he made to keep people quiet?

It's the same with ALL of the politicians we have in government. They have dirty secrets which is why they are so easily controlled. When the people find out, that's when they resign and then another blackmailable candidate comes along.

This is why we will never have another Elliot Ness anywhere in government. They're upright, and can't be bought and sold like this piece of shit. What a fucking sicko.

What's that Mr. Nipples? You want me to ask the nice lady about her rack?.

TommyTheMadArtist  posted on  2006-09-29   16:21:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#92. To: Cynicom (#86)

And they have been, this thread has really sunk to the lowest level ;P

"If there’s another 9/11 or a major war in the Middle-East involving a U.S. attack on Iran, I have no doubt that there will be, the day after or within days an equivalent of a Reichstag fire decree that will involve massive detentions in this country."

- Daniel Ellsberg Author, Pentagon Papers

robin  posted on  2006-09-29   16:21:48 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#93. To: The Three Amigos (#78)

Jethro Tull  posted on  2006-09-29   16:23:55 ET  (2 images) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#94. To: aristeides (#44)

Foley has been one of the foremost critics in the House of child pornography.

"Critic" in the sense of, "Roger Ebert is one the foremost critics of American film."


I've already said too much.

MUDDOG  posted on  2006-09-29   16:24:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#95. To: robin (#92)

And they have been, this thread has really sunk to the lowest level ;P

Heh. I represent federal criminals. Believe me, I'm showing restraint.

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:25:01 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#96. To: Jethro Tull (#93)

"Mark, can you FILL ME IN on what's been going on down here?"

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:26:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#97. To: robin (#92)

"And they have been, this thread has really sunk to the lowest level"

Yep, we are posters with a hard on to be hard on inappropriate hard ons.

Ferret Mike  posted on  2006-09-29   16:28:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#98. To: MUDDOG (#94) (Edited)

"Critic" in the sense of, "Roger Ebert is one the foremost critics of American film."

This guy is to child protection what Hannibal Lector is to gourmet cooking.

Ferret Mike  posted on  2006-09-29   16:31:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#99. To: Jethro Tull (#88)

Mark, et tu ??????????

Homosexuality

During 2004 Senate campaign, longstanding rumors surfaced that Foley is either gay or bisexual and is in a longterm relationship with a man. Initially published only in the gay press, the New Times broke the story in the mainstream press which led to other papers including the New York Press addressing the topic.

Cynicom  posted on  2006-09-29   16:36:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#100. To: bluedogtxn (#96) (Edited)

Anti Foley ad, I like the hook of the pitch, "Mark Foley's got to go."

Ferret Mike  posted on  2006-09-29   16:36:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#101. To: Burkeman1 (#40)

As cyncial as I am I don't believe any revalation in our media about the perv acts and proclivities of our useless congressmen is by chance or happenstance or the result of two party fraud partisan politics.

My first question in these cases is what DC insider faction did he piss off and over what? And I am not talking about his silly opponent either.

My suspicion is that he's just a distraction. The GOP probably knew that this was going to come out sooner or later, so they chose sooner to toss him under the bus to take the heat off from Iraq and etc...

Just a wild guess.

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:36:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#102. To: Brian S, Christine, Aristeides, Honway, All (#0)

I thought he deserved a chance to clear himself, but something this fast betrays a radically deeper 'guilt.' At least he's an adequate judge of himself.


SKYDRIFTER  posted on  2006-09-29   16:37:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#103. To: bluedogtxn (#101)

Maybe the White House wants a distraction. But I can't imagine this news will please Republican candidates for Congress, and for other offices too, for that matter. On top of all the corruption already revealed, it makes them look even worse.

Katrina was America's Chernobyl.

aristeides  posted on  2006-09-29   16:38:23 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#104. To: SKYDRIFTER (#102)

I thought he deserved a chance to clear himself,

He had no chance. ABC (and many others) were busy today unearthing sordid emails he'd sent to other boys, including some that were rather explicit.

This resignation is panicked damage control. The smart move would have been to flatly deny everything while quietly boarding a boat for Belize.

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:39:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#105. To: Brian S (#0)

holy sh!t! look at the views and posts on this thread already. lol.

christine  posted on  2006-09-29   16:40:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#106. To: bluedogtxn (#58)

I hope he goes to prison.

Just could happen depending on what other material/kids come forward.

His quick resignation indicates to me that there is much more to this story than currently released.

Brian S  posted on  2006-09-29   16:40:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#107. To: bluedogtxn (#104)

what were we just saying about which party was for the queers? (g)

christine  posted on  2006-09-29   16:43:25 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#108. To: Brian S (#106)

I hope he goes to prison.

Just could happen depending on what other material/kids come forward.

His quick resignation indicates to me that there is much more to this story than currently released.

I just hope if he goes to prison he doesn't find Jesus. He'd probably try to feel him up.

"I woke up in the CRAZY HOUSE."

mehitable  posted on  2006-09-29   16:44:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#109. To: aristeides (#103)

Maybe the White House wants a distraction. But I can't imagine this news will please Republican candidates for Congress, and for other offices too, for that matter. On top of all the corruption already revealed, it makes them look even worse

Like I said, wild guess.

Maybe it's much worse than we know. These scandals usually are. Maybe he's got a vault of kiddie porn on his hard drive, and he's hoping to avoid getting caught.

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:46:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#110. To: christine (#107)

what were we just saying about which party was for the queers? (g)

the Gay Ole Party?

the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal bread.

bluedogtxn  posted on  2006-09-29   16:47:26 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  



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