Our ten favorite quotes from Tom DeLay.
By Christy Harvey, American Progress
Tuesday April 4, 2006
1. “Nothing is more important in the face of a war than cutting taxes.” – Those famous DeLay priorities. (And here we thought it would be “providing armor” or “having an exit strategy.”)
2. “I AM the federal government.” – Smokin’ Tom to a staffer, after being told he wasn’t allowed to puff on his cigar in a federal building.
3. “You know, you’re never a prophet in your own hometown.” – DeLay, explaining his unpopularity with some of his constituents. (Houston Chronicle, 8/23/98)
4. “We march forward with a biblical worldview, a worldview that says God is our Creator, that man is a sinner, and that we will save this country by changing the hearts and minds of Americans.” – DeLay’s view of his role in government.
5. “When faced with the truth, the truth hurts. It is human nature not to face that… People hate the messenger. That’s why they killed Christ.” – DeLay, explaining why some Americans weren’t delighted with that “biblical worldview.”
6. “Now tell me the truth boys, is this kind of fun?”— DeLay to children living in the Astrodome during Hurricane Katrina
7. “So many minority youths had volunteered for the well-paying military positions to escape poverty and the ghetto that there was literally no room for patriotic folks like himself.” – Houston Chronicle, repeating DeLay’s rationale for not serving in Vietnam.
8. They’re the “Gestapo of government:” – DeLay, proving it’s not easy being green, talking about the Environmental Protection Agency.
9. “Our school systems teach the children that they are nothing but glorified apes who are evolutionized [sic] out of some primordial soup.” – DeLay, blaming the shootings at Columbine on, obviously, teaching evolution in schools.
10. “This whole thing about not kicking someone when they are down is BS – not only do you kick him – you kick him until he passes out – then beat him over the head with a baseball bat – then roll him up in an old rug – and throw him off a cliff into the pounding surf below!!!!” – DeLay right-hand Michael Scanlon (yes, that Michael Scanlon, the Jack Abramoff buddy who used to work for The Hammer) in an email during the Clinton impeachment trial.
Special Bonus Countdown: Five Things You Wish You Knew About Tom DeLay
1. DeLay Gone Wild. DeLay was kicked out of Baylor University for…oh, how did his spokesman put it… “too vigorous a social life.”
2. Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em. DeLay reportedly started smoking at age 6, becoming the first kid in 2nd grade to suffer from nic fits.
3. Magnum P.I. He Ain’t. DeLay shaved his moustache in 1984 after a study found Republicans wouldn’t elect a guy with facial hair. (Houston Chronicle, 6/22/06)
4. Wasn’t Indiana Jones Taller? DeLay “keeps two large leather bullwhips on display in his Capitol office, occasionally demonstrating his prowess in whipcracking.” Oooh, Tom!
5. The Nicknames That Aren’t Fit to Print. The Hammer. The Exterminator. The Meanest Man In Congress. Hot Tub Tom.
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7. “So many minority youths had volunteered…that there was literally no room for patriotic folks like myself.” – DeLay, explaining why he didn’t fight in Vietnam
Your link indicates this is not a quote, but a paraphrase. Pretty nice, though
— martin - Apr 4, 06:22 PM - #What is it about the American people that they keep electing “tossers” like Delay and every other type of two bit, lying, backstabbing, useless piece of shit you can imagine, to positions of high office.
— Peter Boyd - Apr 5, 03:13 AM - #What’s so christian about protecting an international sex slave trader from Congressional investigation and reprimand? Answer: absolutely nothing. That’s what Tom DeLay did. I don’t know if Jesus can love you Tom, but everyone else thinks your an a——-.
— Joey Jones - Apr 5, 05:15 AM - #One can only hope and wish that Tom Delay will meet his just end. But somehow, hypocritical slumbags like him keep on going with every spin spun that ignorant Americal people keep on swallowing.
— G. Walker - Apr 5, 08:32 AM - #At last,Peace and Justice without delay! I revel in the awareness that karma is alive and well. I may not be a witness but I know Delay shall be rewarded.
— nic nicholson - Apr 5, 09:47 AM - #Male PMS is rife among the Bush gang; and DeLay exhibits many symptoms of Penis Minimus Syndrome. Those who vie for the opportunity to misrepresent the people should have to take a physical. Stamp out MPMS and PEACE will reign.
— tom spano - Apr 5, 10:24 AM - #Why DeLay and W? Gringos love show biz cowboys and shysters.
— Larry Litt - Apr 5, 10:29 AM - #The author’s website documents some of the connections between lobbyist (and criminal) Jack Abramoff
— Dr. Gene Nelson - Apr 5, 10:59 AM - #and corporations such as Microsoft that have procured expansions of the controversial H-1B visa program. The role of lobbyist (and Abramoff friend) Ralph Reed, also retained by Microsoft, is highlighted as well. U.S. Representative Tom DeLay, who announced his resignation on April 4, 2006 is also a key player.
the only reason government is needed is to protect the people from their own greed and stupidity.. the last thing we need is greedy stupid people exploiting the greedy stupid public..
— Int - Apr 5, 11:07 AM - #I think he should be kicked now that he’s down-keep kicking him until he passes out- then beat over the head with a baseball bat-then roll him up in an old rug-then throw him off a cliff into the pounding surf below!!!
— Aidan Coyle - Apr 5, 11:27 AM - #This man should have been run out of town on a rail. I’m more than happy he’ll be gone from Congress, but he’ll still be free, and there are a lot more Toms where he came from. We still have work to do.
— Debra McDaniel - Apr 5, 11:46 AM - #do congress members get to claim their retirement benefits if they are defeated in election? If not, has it occurred to anyone this may be behind his retirement?
— willette redding - Apr 5, 12:55 PM - #Things Your Mamma and Daddy May Not Have Known About Thomas Dale “The Hammer” DeLay…and were afraid to ask…..
— James Nolan Campbell - Apr 5, 02:10 PM - #Top 10 Delay quotes
— David - Apr 5, 02:20 PM - #Be hopeful, without Delay.
— Frederic Syburg - Apr 5, 03:09 PM - #Be thankful, without Delay.
Be active, without Delay.
Be courageous, without Delay.
This sonofabitch is about as full of himself as Jerry Falwell. What a pompous asshole!
— James Ray - Apr 5, 03:18 PM - #Somebody please pass the t-paper i just took a “Tom” and I need to wipe my “DeeLay”!!!
— Steve Washburn - Apr 5, 06:55 PM - #DeLay and all the rest will be pardoned,just like all the Iran-Contra crooks were.Did anyone see Chris Matthews kissing up to DeLay?sickening.
— elizabeth lee - Apr 5, 11:30 PM - #You all needn’t wallow in such vindication. Life and karma are not so efficient so as to not keep the doors revolving. From the Congress to open arms of Halliburton, Brown and Root, Blackwater, Nothrup Rockwell, Boeing, Monsanto (he was a nozzlehead pest eradicator before Congress), are part of the many who will be courting poor Tomas’s fascist talents.
— Lon - Apr 6, 01:26 AM - #Awesome facts.
— delayclose.jpg - Apr 6, 04:09 AM - #what about the recent comment to Chris Matthews that “there’s nothing worse than a woman know-it-all.”
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2006/04/05.html#a7796
— name - Apr 6, 12:11 PM - #7. “So many minority youths had volunteered for the well-paying military positions to escape poverty and the ghetto that there was literally no room for patriotic folks like himself.” – Houston Chronicle, repeating DeLay’s rationale for not serving in Vietnam.
— Scott Edwards - Apr 6, 07:42 PM - #Yeah, that’s why they had to have a draft.
Too bad he didn’t leave sooner.
— Dorothy Kirk - Apr 7, 01:52 PM - #There are far too many Tom DeLay’s in govt. Let’s kick them out.
— Nora C. Wertz - Apr 7, 05:48 PM - #DeLay should know that politicians are popular in prison. They’ll all want to make him their bitch.
— John - Apr 7, 07:17 PM - #There definately should be a law that members of Congress who are convicted of crimes have to forfeit their pensions and healthcare. That this pig can live off of the public dole quite comfortably is sickening to me.
— Brian Levy - Apr 7, 09:55 PM - #