The Bottle Made Me Do It
By Thomas JeffreyArticle Posted: Monday October 2, 2006
Taking a page from former Ohio Republican Bob Ney, disgraced Florida Republican Mark Foley has announced on Monday that he is entering rehab for alcohol abuse, stating that his problems with ‘the bottle’ may have played a role in his alleged preoccupation with underaged congressional pages.
“Painfully, the events that led to my resignation have crystallized recognition of my longstanding significant alcohol and emotional difficulties,” Foley wrote. “I strongly believe that I am an alcoholic and have accepted the need for immediate treatment for alcoholism and related behavioral problems.”
In a letter faxed to WPBF-TV, West Palm Beach, Florida’s ABC affiliate, Foley stated that he had made plans to check himself in to “a renowned in-patient facility to address my disease and related issues.”
The news comes as the House leadership has effectively washed their hands of the matter by referring it to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, a bipartisan dysfunctional body that has been in limbo since allegations of abuses by former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay sent the group into petty squabbles over procedure rules.
The action has caused several members of Congress to ask the House leadership to appoint an independent investigator to look into the matter.
Sources:
Florida Law Enforcement Agency Examining Foley E-Mails—WPBF.com
As sex e-mail allegations swirl, Foley enters rehab—CNN.com
Speaker calls for inquiry on Foley—Boston Globe
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Podcast #117
By Thomas JeffreyArticle Posted: Tuesday April 15, 2008
Leftwing Nutjob Podcast, Episode 117, for Sunday, April 13, 2008
Penn hits the bricks, Iran in the spotlight again, the Obama money machine, al Qaeda’s rising star and more!