Hey, hey, Robert Ney, how many laws did you break today?
Last week Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making
false statements in the ongoing Jack Abramoff scandal (yes, it's still
ongoing).
Ney signed a plea agreement which would limit his jail time to around
two years, "after months of stoutly denying wrongdoing," according to
the Associated Press.
http://www.forbes.com/technology/feeds/ap/2006/09/15/ap3020345.html
Nice to see a Republican taking personal responsibility for his
actions, although the occasion is spoiled slightly by the fact that
Ney repeatedly claimed his innocence and only fessed up when it became
clear that he was about to enjoy an extended stay in the big house.
Oh well.
We'll take it where we can get it, I guess.
Ney also revealed that he's got a problem with the bottle. In a
statement, he said: http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/001533.php
I have gone through a great deal of soul searching recently, and I
have come to recognize that a dependence on alcohol has been a problem
for me.
I am not making any excuses, and I take full responsibility for my
actions.
Over the years, I have worked to help others, but now I am the one
that needs help.
I am seeking professional help for this problem I am hopeful that with
counseling, time and the support of my family and friends, I will be
able to deal with my dependency.
So there you have it folks - Ney isn't using his problems with booze
to excuse his illegal activities, he just thought now would be a good
time to bring it up.
Recovering alcoholics everywhere salute your conveniently-timed
soul-searching, sir.
By the way, did I mention that as of December 2003, Ney had an 83%
rating from the Christian Coalition for his "pro-family" voting
record? http://www.ontheissues.org/OH/Bob_Ney.htm
By EarlG
Democratic Underground
http://www.democraticunderground.com/
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