Should Congress Formally Censure or Reprimand Child Molester Dennis Hastert?

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A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

 

[mdk]

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Just shoot him like all chomos should be

 

[Intolerant]

Cost to house and feed him thousands. Cost of a 45 cal 50©

 

[Pogo]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

 

[paperview]

I disagree.

 

[blastoff]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

No one tried to impeach the cigar-dipper-in-chief for a blow job. Your JoeyB Dolezal is showing again.

 

[Pogo]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

No one tried to impeach the cigar-dipper-in-chief for a blow job. Your JoeyB Dolezal is showing again.

You must have been asleep for the period of ... oh, the year 1998. Trust me, the rest of the world found it hilarious.

 

[mudwhistle]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

 

[paperview]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

Yes. Impeached.

Impeachment = political equivalent of an indictment,

Trial in the senate - equivalent of a court trial results: NOT GUILTY.

 

[Pogo]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

Sure, of course he was.

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Ignorance is strength, comrade.

 

[The VOR]

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

I thought wasting time and the taxpayer's money was their job.

 

[mdk]

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

I thought wasting time and the taxpayer's money was their job.

It appears that is all the Republicans and Democrats in Congress are good at anymore.

 

[mudwhistle]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

Yes. Impeached.

Impeachment = political equivalent of an indictment,

Trial in the senate - equivalent of a court trial results: NOT GUILTY.

Not guilty isn't the same as innocent when it comes to political trials.

 

[mudwhistle]

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

I thought wasting time and the taxpayer's money was their job.

It would look like a cheap election year tactic......so the benefit doesn't match the waste.

 

[paperview]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

Yes. Impeached.

Impeachment = political equivalent of an indictment,

Trial in the senate - equivalent of a court trial results: NOT GUILTY.

Not guilty isn't the same as innocent when it comes to political trials.

When it comes to *any* trial, it is not the same thing as innocent.

The finding is: NOT GUILTY.

Live it.
Learn it.
Love it.

 

[Iceweasel]

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

Yes. Impeached.

Impeachment = political equivalent of an indictment,

Trial in the senate - equivalent of a court trial results: NOT GUILTY.

Not guilty isn't the same as innocent when it comes to political trials.

When it comes to *any* trial, it is not the same thing as innocent.

The finding is: NOT GUILTY.

Live it.
Learn it.
Love it.

Your last three sentences make no sense but that isn't what the thread is for. The answer is no, it would be a meaningless symbolic gesture. He should be doing manual labor in the pen until he dies like the rest of them. Child rapists I mean, not Republicans, just to be clear for you.

 

[amrchaos]

I thought he was being punished, so why waste money on a reprimand?

To think he covered for Mark Foley makes one wonder if there is a congressional NAMBLA chapter.

 

[NYcarbineer]

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

Yes. Impeached.

Impeachment = political equivalent of an indictment,

Trial in the senate - equivalent of a court trial results: NOT GUILTY.

Not guilty isn't the same as innocent when it comes to political trials.

When it comes to *any* trial, it is not the same thing as innocent.

The finding is: NOT GUILTY.

Live it.
Learn it.
Love it.

Your last three sentences make no sense but that isn't what the thread is for. The answer is no, it would be a meaningless symbolic gesture. He should be doing manual labor in the pen until he dies like the rest of them. Child rapists I mean, not Republicans, just to be clear for you.

A week from tomorrow, June 22, the longest serving Republican House Speaker in American history, a man two heartbeats away from the president of the US for eight years – will be entering a federal prison.

Dennis Hastert openly admitted in court he spent part of his life as a serial child molester.

Hastert’s alma mater, Wheaton College, has removed his name from its government center.

The Wresting Hall of Fame rescinded their award to him.

For the first time in its history, Northern Illinois University revoked an honorary degree, saying: “[A]dmission of criminal activity and sexual abuse of children does not reflect the values of the university or the spirit in which the degree was awarded.”

While these organizations have rushed to distance themselves from the former House Speaker, the House of Representatives, the association we most think of when talking about the man, has yet to consider any reprimand or censure.

Yes, former members of Congress have been censured before - it doesn't happen often, but this is no ordinary congressman gone bad.

Will Congress distance themselves by officially acknowledging and formally rebuke him for his crimes?

Should they?

No. Reprehensible as it may be, it's personal behavior -- has nothing to do with Congress. This would be the same hypocrisy that tried to impeach Bull Clinton for a blow job.

No. I think it would be a waste of time to do so.

Exactly. It would be empty holier-than-thou posturing.

Bullshit. Clinton was impeached for lying and perjury under oath during a Grand Jury deposition......a felony.

His lying under oath was not a felony. It was civil contempt of court.

 

[Iceweasel]

His lying under oath was not a felony. It was civil contempt of court.

Otherwise known as perjury. Which is fine if a liberal does it, outrageous if a Republican does it.