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Home Front: Politix
Rep. Foley's Lawyer Says Lawmaker 'Devastated'
2006-10-04
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The lawyer for former Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., met with representatives of the media Friday evening to answer questions about Foley's state of mind. David Roth, with the law firm of Roth and Duncan, said he had not been acting as a lawyer in the last few days but rather as a friend and counselor to the embattled congressman from Florida. "Mark blames no one but himself," Roth said, adding that he hoped and prayed everyone can remember the dedicated public servant that Foley was. "Mark offers no excuses but I am confident when all the facts and events of his life are revealed that most if not all your questions will be answered," he said.
Posted by:Fred

#15  Is he "bipolar" yet?
Posted by: tu3031   2006-10-04 09:09  

#14  Foley could have kept his seat if: Upon meeting suitable male youngster at the "Page/Pervert Mixer", says:
"Pardon me, but would you mind if I pushed in your stool"? (at) heh-heh
Posted by: Asymmetrical Triangulation   2006-10-04 21:01  

#13  JMHO, but the gay groups are acting like the women's groups did during the Monica scandal; allowing themselves to be used by politicians who are hurting their goals - not helping them. Long after Foley is forgotten, the damage to the gay community will live on. But they can't see it. They are too full of hubris and revenge to understand that it is their own cause they are cannibalizing.
Posted by: anon   2006-10-04 18:25  

#12  Time to come out as an enlightened progressive. That'll maximize cash flow and keep the litigators off his back.
Posted by: Shipman   2006-10-04 18:12  

#11  claiming victim status
blaming catholic priests for child abuse
disgraced

hmmm... maybe he's thinking he can run as a democrat and actually get reelected. He certainly has what it takes.
Posted by: anon   2006-10-04 17:39  

#10  E. Moved to Massachussetts.

Sorry tu.
Posted by: .com   2006-10-04 17:33  

#9  If he had any honor he'd lock himself into a small room with a revolver and a bullet.
Posted by: Steve White   2006-10-04 17:16  

#8  If he had any honor he'd take responsiblity for acting like a monster and not make excuses.

I think we should have a special penalty for pedaphiles and make it even harsher for people in positions of authority using said positions for this sort of thing.
Posted by: rjschwarz   2006-10-04 12:48  

#7  D. Changed name to Gerry Studds.
Posted by: ed   2006-10-04 11:22  

#6  Foley could have kept his seat if:

A. He changed to the Democrat party.
B. He proposed marriage to the young boys.
C. All of the above

The Dems would have protected him like Frank and Studds
Posted by: GolfBravoUSMC   2006-10-04 10:52  

#5  I suppose like a lot of 'them' he'll pick up a lobbying job for some wankers. Probably NAMBLA.
Posted by: Gleaque Shairong2690   2006-10-04 09:14  

#4  ..His excuse apparently is that he was molested by a clergyman when he was a teen. The comments I've heard so far seem to indicate that NO one is buying that one.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2006-10-04 08:57  

#3  I don't suppose he'll ever see the inside of a jail or lose him govmint retirement benefits?

He would if somebody brought actual charges and proved them. Instead, we have trial by innuendo and the press.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2006-10-04 07:20  

#2  I don't suppose he'll ever see the inside of a jail or lose him govmint retirement benefits? Nah. Stupid question.
Posted by: BrerRabbit   2006-10-04 06:24  

#1  What could he possibly reveal that would make it understandable for him to use his office to prey on underage boys?
Posted by: Super Hose   2006-10-04 00:33  

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