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Tom Delay undergoes makeover, so does his scam
by SurferKit
Posted on 21 September 2009 | 12:40 pm 
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Known as “Hot Tub Tom” during his early years in the Texas legislature, Tom Delay underwent a makeover of sorts to get back his girlish figure for his premier appearance on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” tonight. Politics Daily tells us The Hammer started working out in June, losing 18 pounds in the process. 
As he recently took center stage with his dance partner Cheryl Burke for rehearsal, the 62 year-old Delay looked confident, relaxed. During a waltz, not only did he move across the dance floor like a much younger man, he looked as though he had put his scamming days behind him for good.
In an article earlier this month at Washington Monthly, they reminds us of Delay’s sordid past. During his days as House Majority Leader back in 2002 and 2003, Delay had a terrific con going with doctors’ offices. A member of his staff would routinely phone medical offices, encourage the physicians to join a “Physicians Advisory Board,” where an aide would strongly suggest that the medical professionals could get an opportunity to meet with and counsel lawmakers on health care concerns. What the aides failed to mention was the Physicians Advisory Board didn’t actually exist. 
But Delay didn’t let that little detail prevent him from holding several staged events asking the doctors for a donation of $5,000 to show up. The doctors, believing there was a chance to influence lawmakers’ decisions, generously donated. Like a good politician, Delay funneled his “contributions” directly into the National Republican Congressional Committee.
During this time, the nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen’s lobbying organization known as Common Cause labeled Delay’s scam, “predatory, deceptive and downright sleazy.”
After all, what good is a scam if it isn’t predatory, deceptive and sleazy? At least, Rep. Tom Price (R) of Georgia must think so. Price, head of the Republican Study Committee, decided it worked so well for Delay he should bring it back.
Under a new name the “Physicians’ Council for Responsible Reform” was born. No one was supposed to recognize it as a front operation for the NRCC. Price promises physicians who join “will be receiving special briefings and providing input to Republican members of Congress.” Hmmm, sounds oddly familiar. Price’s staff goes on to reassure participating doctors that there is “no time commitment.”
Doctors invited to join this not-so-illustrious group are given a number to call, which will connect them to an InfoCision call center where someone will pretend to work for the “Physicians’ Council for Responsible Reform.”
The Washington Monthly article goes on to offer a follow-up by Slate’s Tim Noah.
I put in a call to Rep. Price’s office to find out more about the PCRR. They referred me to the NRCC. A press representative who called back said he didn’t know anything about the Physicians’ Council and would have to get back to me.
I phoned the InfoCision call center and asked for some information about the PCRR. I was referred to Jessica Boulanger at the NRCC. When I phoned the NRCC, I was informed that nobody named Jessica Boulanger worked there. (Apparently, she used to.)
I phoned the InfoCision call center again and asked for Sabrina Taylor, the contact name on Fred’s draft press release. I was told she was busy. I asked if Sabrina could call me back. This seemed to flummox the person I was speaking to. “Does Sabrina Taylor exist?” I asked. Yes, I was assured. I left my name and number. Sabrina didn’t call back.
I phoned InfoCision yet again and asked for Candace Lyons. This was an entirely different contact listed on the version of the draft press release posted on the Think Progress Web site. Candace Lyons was also busy. Could Candace could call me back? Once again, this request seemed highly irregular. “Does Candace Lyons exist?” Yes. Candace didn’t call back.
I phoned InfoCision’s public relations office and got a very nice-sounding woman who said she’d get back to me. She didn’t.
Price is a medical doctor. He, like every other conservative in Congress, has come out strongly against the President’s health care reform. Do the teabaggers who marched on D.C. carrying signs like “Bury Obamacare with Ted Kennedy” know about the GOP’s fake doctor’s council? Do they care Price revamped Delay’s scam? Are they outraged enough to show up and protest at Price’s D.C. office like they did in Washington on 9/12? Isn’t Price’s scam an example of the corruption they find so abhorrent? And where is the coverage from the MSM?
If it were not for the Internet, if it were not for sites like Slate and Washington Monthly and a host of others, would we ever get the truth out for all to see?
I doubt it. Not when the focus is on Delay’s appearance tonight as he dances his way back into the hearts and minds of America.
Pardon me while I go lose my lunch.
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Hey, I dance better than this tightass rightwing crook.
Live it up now, Delay. Hopefully, you are biding your time before we see you in that orange jump suit for about ten years.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
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Yes, you do, no comparison.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 5:58 pm
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by the time i get done with you, you’ll be dancing like bob fossee
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Well, guys and dolls, I’m gonna leave ya to get some more yard work done. See ya later, alligators.
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September 21st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
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C U later. It’s been fun.
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Wait a minute. Tommy is a Southern Baptist.
Aren’t they opposed to dancing?
Wonder if the Shiite Baptist Convention will excommunicate him?
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:29 pm
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maybe they only oppose to the Sheeple dancing. God’s chosen leaders are special, remember?
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:46 pm
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They won’t fuck standing up. They’re afraid people will peek in the window and think they are dancing.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:56 pm
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September 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 am
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oh, I thought they were just lazy
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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they are and everything else fun and delicious
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:47 pm
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You know the difference between a Southern Baptist and a Methodist?
Methodists say hello to each other in a liquor store.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:55 pm
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Q Why do you have to take two Baptists with you when you go fishing?
A Because if you take just one, he’ll drink all your beer.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:58 pm
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I heard this one in church a long time ago. Do you know the difference between an Episcopalian, a Baptist and a Methodist? The Episcopalian can do anything.
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September 21st, 2009 at 3:00 pm
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How do you know Adam was a Baptist?
Only a Baptist would stand next to a naked woman and be tempted by a piece of fruit.
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September 21st, 2009 at 4:04 pm
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Ha, just saw this.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:54 pm
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I thought he became a Catholic? Looking for a religion with an escape clause……
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September 21st, 2009 at 4:11 pm
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I have a good friend who has always been in a la la land of her very own. She just lives in a different Universe…but when she called me a couple of years ago asking how she could get an appointment with Dr. House (since I live in NJ and surely MUST know) I gave up entirely.
Moral: Some people will believe ANYTHING, no matter how vehemently it flies in the face of reality. Just look at how many people voted for SP.
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Great post Kit!
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
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Thanks. I didn’t know about the scam but I’m not surprised someone brought it back.
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Being from Texas I find Delay the most corrupt politician in my memory. He’s an embarrassment. That orange jumpsuit is fitting. Somehow I picture him locked up with 2 burly cellmates each taking their turns.
I refuse to watch DWTS with this man on the show. :puke:
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September 21st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
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Hopefully, he’ll be voted off early.
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September 21st, 2009 at 1:56 pm
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I need more practice with the smileys
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
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You’re fine.
I sent you a PM, personal message. Click on the forum at the top of the page. Go to INBOX.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
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Will do doll.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:31 pm
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I sent you a reply. That’s so funny we can do that.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
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I think he’s already out – claiming he’s got a “pre-stress fracture” in his ankle.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:05 pm
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I hope that’s true. I hadn’t heard that.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
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http://lafiga.firedoglake.com/2009/09/16/tom-delay-gerrymander s-foot-stress-fracture-could-sideline-dancing-debut/
He’s probably faking it …
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:21 pm
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that’s just the chickenshit thing he would do too. cover his bases either way. if he goes on and fails, it was his foot. if he goes on and god help us he’s any good, everyone will say oh look, he did all that on a hurt foot. yuck
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:24 pm
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I saw the rehearsal tapes, trust me, he’s not “any good.”
he’s got his pants hiked up to his boobs and he’s obsessing over his jazz hands
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
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of course he’s no good. Jake dances better than Tommy does but then I’m a better teacher
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:36 pm
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Oh noes. Our secret is out.
Jake’s coming along. He’s moving his feet better. You’re a great teacher.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:41 pm
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OMG, what an ass.
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:10 pm
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Boo frickin’ hoo. I hate that guy. Why isn’t he in jail?
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:18 pm
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Hasn’t gone to trial yet.
Tommy, after first asking for a speedy trial, has had his lawyers seek every continuance and delay (pun intended) available.
The GOOD news — under the Texas Constitution, he will be tried in Austin.
Deep Blue Austin
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
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Hoping… hoping… hoping … he gets sent to prison
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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Ha! Austin. I hope they have an airtight case.
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Tom DeLay limping through a lame reality show.
Al Franken in the Senate.
The Universe aligns.
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September 21st, 2009 at 12:58 pm
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LOL – I just had this image of Chester from Gunsmoke limping along…
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September 21st, 2009 at 1:03 pm
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Who’s Chester? What’s Gunsmoke?
j/k
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September 21st, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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You just dated yourself, Kit. Teenybopper. HAHAHA………….
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September 21st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
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I have to keep these guys on their toes.
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September 21st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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OMG, I haven’t thought of him in years. LOL indeed.
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