# Attention Tom DeLay, you are NOT like Terry Schiavo **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 24, 2005, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971 "2005-03-24T00:33:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2005, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/41 "2005-03-25T16:38:00Z")
Tom DeLay has characterized the court order to remove Schiavo’s feeding tube March 18th as an “act of medical terrorism”. Tom DeLay inhabits the lowest realm of scum. ---
**Author:** ![SteveG1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@SteveG1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SteveG1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2005, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/42 "2005-03-25T17:42:11Z")
Too bad we can’t deny all food for DeLay and let him “go away”. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2005, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/43 "2005-03-25T22:38:03Z")
> [@Hentor the Barbarian](#): > > You are qualitatively different than **duffer** or **Starving Artist** or **Brutus** , no doubt, but then again it was you who attached yourself to the et al., not anyone else. Go back and read my post, dipshit. I can just picture you with a post-it note attached to your monitor with names to throw into rants at random. Leave me out of whatever pissing you need to do if I have nothing to do with the topic at hand. Of course, based on your style, that’s impossible. Douche ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2005, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/44 "2005-03-25T23:54:31Z")
> [@Earthworm Jim](#): > > Errr…and the democrats satisfy this impossibly high standard how, exactly? Really, is it even possible to do something that benefits “all” Americans? I mean, a law outlawing ax murderers would be to the ultimate detriment of ax-murdering Americans, wouldn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/45 "2005-03-26T00:00:16Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > Tom DeLay inhabits the lowest realm of scum. As scum goes, he is in the Marianas Trench. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/46 "2005-03-26T00:11:33Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > As scum goes, he is in the Marianas Trench. Shame on you! Fishing for SDMB cliche addicts at a time like this. For 20 minutes. In 1960. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/47 "2005-03-26T01:10:16Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > Shame on you! Fishing for SDMB cliche addicts at a time like this. > > For 20 minutes. In 1960. Only once. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/48 "2005-03-26T01:58:55Z")
Talking ethics to Tom DeLay is like reading poetry to a crocodile. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/49 "2005-03-26T02:21:34Z")
Uh, **Reeder**? Care for any follow up? I see you’re taking time to shit on other threads, please take a few moments to return to what you started for any other thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/50 "2005-03-26T02:32:18Z")
Remarks such as those by DeLay bring dishonor to all registered Republicans. He’s a meathead and should have simply kept his pie hole shut. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/51 "2005-03-26T02:39:37Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > Uh, **Reeder**? Care for any follow up? I see you’re taking time to shit on other threads, please take a few moments to return to what you started for any other thoughts. This is not a debate here **Duffer**. I post my thoughts. There is no need for me to respond. ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/52 "2005-03-26T03:14:22Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > Go back and read my post, dipshit. I can just picture you with a post-it note attached to your monitor with names to throw into rants at random. Leave me out of whatever pissing you need to do if I have nothing to do with the topic at hand. > > Of course, based on your style, that’s impossible. Douche My mention of you was completely independent of whatever the hell post you are even talking about here, and based only on the overall impression of your Straight Dope oeuvre. However, if it makes you feel any better, you are indeed qualitatively different than **Mr. Moto**. Pat pat, and run along now. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/53 "2005-03-26T03:31:12Z")
> [@Hentor the Barbarian](#): > > My mention of you was **completely independent of whatever the hell post you are even talking about here** , and based only on the overall impression of your Straight Dope oeuvre. However, if it makes you feel any better, you are indeed qualitatively different than **Mr. Moto**. Pat pat, and run along now. Well, considering I only had one post prior to that in this thread, I would think that you’d be able to figu…er…guess not. Your proving yourself a mindless drone toeing the line and lashing out at any and all enemies, real or perceived. You’re really helping the cause. Ours, not yours. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/54 "2005-03-26T03:38:03Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > This is not a debate here **Duffer**. > > I post my thoughts. > > There is no need for me to respond. Well, actually for credibility, you do. You posted the OP, fair enough. Then in your 2[sup]nd[/sup] response (3[sup]rd[/sup], but not final) you specifically called me out. I respond, you run. And debate? Debating you is akin to 8 year olds arguing over whose dad is stronger. I’d rather deal with you where you’re more rational. Like polls on how big a turtle’s nuts can be before they can’t walk. But thanks for making me rethink my views on DeLay. Do you have any idea how people like you help to solidify the base? ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/55 "2005-03-26T03:39:13Z")
Listen, **duffer** you’re not getting it. Independent means without regard to. To put it another way, unless the post you are crying about says, “Gee guys, I’m sorry for all the completely stupid things I ever posted - I’ve been stone drunk for years and I’m better now,” I still don’t care what this one post says. I’m making a general statement of your posting record here, which I think ranks among the lowest, most asinine, and frankly most amusing here. Going on as you are now, ignorant of this fact, only underlines your stupidity. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/56 "2005-03-26T03:41:41Z")
If the likes of you think I’m among the lowest, I must be something right. And you’re welcome for the entertainment. I expect my check any day now. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/57 "2005-03-26T03:42:32Z")
Re-think? Re-think? Tom DeLay? Have you ever had a better opinion of him, and he disappointed you? You get frequent rider miles on turnip trucks? ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/58 "2005-03-26T03:50:03Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Re-think? Re-think? > > Tom DeLay? > > Have you ever had a better opinion of him, and he disappointed you? You get frequent rider miles on turnip trucks? What? The only reason I ever gave him tacit support was he was the House leader. I never knew enough about him personally until I got here. Any indication I ever gave that I supported _him_ was probably wrapped up in trying to defend the GOP overall. From what I have learned of him in the past year or so leads me to think he’s, well, less than honorable. But if I’m going to suffer personal attacks for supporting him wholeheartedly, I may as well. The boards are stacked against conservatives, and we have the balls to stick around, so why not fight back? ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/59 "2005-03-26T03:58:37Z")
[Man arrested in N.C. on charges of threatening Michael Schiavo](http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ%2FMGArticle%2FWSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031781796805) > [@](#): > > Meywes is accused of sending an e-mail putting a $250,000 bounty “on the head of Michael Schiavo” and another $50,000 to eliminate a judge who denied a request to intervene in the Schiavo case, the FBI said. The FBI did not immediately identify the judge. > “The e-mail also made reference to the recent death of a judge in Atlanta and the death of (a) judge’s family members in Illinois,” the FBI said. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2005, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971/60 "2005-03-26T04:05:36Z")
> [@](#): > > What? The only reason I ever gave him tacit support was **he was the House leader**. I never knew enough about him personally until I got here. Any indication I ever gave that I supported him was probably wrapped up in trying to defend the GOP overall. Uhh…isn’t Hastert the leader of the house? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-tom-delay-you-are-not-like-terry-schiavo/295971.md?page=4)