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Title: Top Republican Joins Chorus Calling For Rep. Barton To Step Aside
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THE HILL
URL Source: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief ... r-barton-to-resign-energy-post
Published: Jun 18, 2010
Author: Molly Hooper
Post Date: 2010-06-18 15:49:34 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 29576
Comments: 53
Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) added his name to the list of Republicans calling on Rep. Joe Barton to step aside as ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce committee.
The Gulf Coast GOP lawmaker, incensed that Barton apologized to BP at Thursday's high-profile hearing, released a statement on Friday saying that Barton's comments "sadly fall short of an appropriate response."
In that statement Bonner, the ranking member of the House ethics panel, revealed that he talked to Barton on Friday morning.
"As I told him, I believe the damage of his comments are beyond repair and, as such, I am today calling on Joe to do the right thing for our conference and immediately step aside as Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee," Bonner said in the statement.
Bonner, a member of House Minority Leader John Boehner's inner-circle, has been characterized as one of the "calmest guys in the legislative body."
But, on Friday, his ire at Barton could not be abated.
"There is no other way to say it… Joe’s comments were stupid and extremely insensitive to the hundreds of thousands of people who live along the Gulf Coast – many in my district – who are literally watching their way of life be destroyed by this catastrophe," Bonner's statement read.
After threats from House GOP leaders that he should "apologize, immediately," Barton said his comments were "misconstructed."
Barton added that he regretted any confusion over his comments calling a White House meeting with BP heads a "shakedown" after BP agreed to create a $20 billion escrow account for residents affected by the on-going oil spill in the Gulf Coast.
Barton aides did not comment for this story.
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I doubt it. Already off the top of the news, by Monday nobody but the kool aidersw will be talking about it.
Cling to your dreams, though, freddie...(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#15. To: Suzanne (#5)
How could anyone be so stupid not to realize that people are mad as hell at BP and want their execs strung up by their "shortcomings"?
Correction: "How could anyone be so stupid not to realize that people see this as an opportunity to get "free money" and score political points?"
There,I fixed it for you.
As for the money that BP pays out,I doubt that a third of it will be for actual environmental cleanup. The rest will go to pay people for not being able to fish,lack of tourism dollars at the beach,etc,etc,etc.
After the politicians and bureaucrats have skimming their percentage off the top,of course.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
#16. To: Badeye (#14) (Edited)
I doubt it. Already off the top of the news, by Monday nobody but the kool aidersw will be talking about it.Cling to your dreams, though, freddie...(laughing)
LOLOL. In your dreams no matter how it's manipulated, but everyone needs a few even if they originate from a pipe. Public idiocy sticks to Pubbies longer than Dems and you can take that to the bank.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#17. To: Badeye, go65 (#14) (Edited)
Already off the top of the news...
You need to watch more than Fox News.
Front page of every major newspaper this AM. Second story top and bottom of hour WCBS-AM 880.
Maybe you should take go's advice and stick to Palin threads for a while.
Every Sunday morning talkie has the same topic: BP Oil spill...EVERY CHANNEL except for ONE...Faux News...their topic is "Don't Ask Don't Tell"...which, given GOP FootInMouthDisease this week, sums up Faux's editorial policy on the spill now.
[snicker]
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#18. To: war (#17)
MSNBC had it covered pretty well this morning too.
#19. To: Fred Mertz (#18) (Edited)
Every Sunday morning talkie has the same topic: BP Oil spill...EVERY CHANNEL except for ONE...Faux News...their topic is "Don't Ask Don't Tell"...which, given GOP FootInMouthDisease this week, sums up Faux's editorial policy on the spill now.
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#20. To: Fred Mertz (#18)
I know...Boofer seems hellbent on reminding everyone why the entire internet refers to him as "Badlies"...
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#21. To: war (#20)
I know...Boofer seems hellbent on reminding everyone why the entire internet refers to him as "Badlies"...
If he bought that keyword from Google, he'll be rich someday. Although I've yet to figure out 'why'.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#22. To: Fred Mertz (#18)
(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#23. To: mininggold (#16)
Why do you always badmouth?
(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#24. To: Badeye (#22)
(laughing)
On these oil threads you should stick to laughing...
You seem...smarter...
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#25. To: Badeye (#23)
Why do you always badmouth?(laughing)
You consider any dissenting opinion... badmouthing. lolol The founders who badmouthed your favorite form of nanny state would have been badmouthers in your opinion.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#26. To: war (#24) (Edited)
(laughing) On these oil threads you should stick to laughing...You seem...smarter...
And there's always that Christmas job waiting for those that qualify.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#27. To: mininggold (#25)
You consider any dissenting opinion... badmouthing. lolol
No, I consider you a hypocrite for ever posting that phrase, kookie.
(laughing)
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#28. To: Badeye (#27) (Edited)
No, I consider you a hypocrite for ever posting that phrase, kookie.(laughing
Since you rarely look in a mirror ask me if I care, Badlie. I hope you bought the keyword so you can retire rich. That google database doesn't lie. LOLOL
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#29. To: mininggold (#25) (Edited)
You consider any dissenting opinion... badmouthing. lolol
Not to be disputatious but the word "consider" implies "thought".
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#30. To: mininggold (#28)
If you didn't care, you'd filter me, kookie. The internet is your life.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#31. To: Badeye (#30)
The internet is your life.
Irony Statement of the Weekend, Badeye. You project much?
#32. To: Fred Mertz (#31) (Edited)
He's still a novice and hasn't quite figured it out yet or maybe he's training a little Badlie today.
Actually he's sounding a little White Sandish ....maybe he's letting her post in his place.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#33. To: mininggold (#32)
I think Badeye is taking a short break to prove the Internet isn't his life. LOLOL
#34. To: Fred Mertz (#31)
Its yours as well, freddie. On the internet, you pretend to be something other than what you are.
As Brian S proved, I don't.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#35. To: Fred Mertz (#33)
I was over a lcom, then GOPbriefingroom, and then FR.
Thanks for the concern, freddie.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#36. To: Fred Mertz (#33)
I think Badeye is taking a short break to prove the Internet isn't his life. LOLOL
The internet is his addiction. All those lies he gets away with are like a jolt of adrenaline.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#37. To: Badeye (#34) (Edited)
On the internet, you pretend to be something other than what you are.
You mean I'm not a short, obese, cranky, bald guy in a TV sitcom? Thanks for that.
#38. To: mininggold (#36)
Yet you can't name a 'lie' kookie. Don't worry, you have plenty of company in that regard.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#39. To: Badeye (#38)
Yet you can't name a 'lie' kookie. Don't worry, you have plenty of company in that regard.
You lie about me and other posters here constantly.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#40. To: mininggold (#39) (Edited)
[Badeye]: I was over a lcom, then GOPbriefingroom, and then FR.
He provides evidence to prove my point. LOLOL
#41. To: Fred Mertz (#3)
Could it be any more F'd up than what this guy has said : )
We do have a saying in America: if you're in a hole, stop digging ..... erm, I'm not sure I should have said that.
It is pretty clear that the coalition can win in Afghanistan and Iraq in one way or another, but it will be a long, hard slog.
I don't know what the facts are but somebody's certainly going to sit down with him and find out what he knows that they may not know, and make sure he knows what they know that he may not know, and that's a good thing.
And there is, I am certain, among the Iraqi people a respect for the care and the precision that went into the bombing campaign.
#42. To: Fred Mertz (#40)
He proves my point. LOLOL
That one will be forever pathologically clueless it seems.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#43. To: Parrot with speed dial (#41)
Gawd, I despised RumDum.
#44. To: mininggold (#42)
I did a minor edit above.
#45. To: Parrot with speed dial (#41)
And there is, I am certain, among the Iraqi people a respect for the care and the precision that went into the bombing campaign.
Yeah... those 360 degree Apache Helicopter bursts must be awe inspiring as to their preciseness.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#46. To: Fred Mertz (#43)
Gawd, I despised RumDum.
Classic Americana...
You can tell a good war by the music,
Music just sucked for Bush 41,Clinton,Bush 43 and Zero.
Richard Nixon : F'k the doomed!
Now if someone would just punch Crissy Matthews out live on TV : )
#47. To: Parrot with speed dial (#46)
You can tell a good war by the music, Music just sucked for Bush 41,Clinton,Bush 43 and Zero. Richard Nixon : F'k the doomed!
LBJ's war was the best! Yeahhhhh.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#48. To: mininggold (#45)
And there is, I am certain, among the Iraqi people a respect for the care and the precision that went into the bombing campaign.Yeah... those 360 degree Apache Helicopter bursts must be awe inspiring as to their preciseness.
Precision warfare has come a long way
A Papal Legit would show up after shaking down some Duke in France to raise an army for the cause.
encircle a village and tell them to hand over any Abligense's
Times up,.....burn the whole village,.....Catholics included.
#49. To: mininggold (#47)
On the tapes he confides his most dangerous private thoughts to Lady Bird. To her he cries, "I can't get out [of Vietnam], and I can't finish it with what I have got. And I don't know what the hell to do!" He adds, "I'm not temperamentally equipped to be commander in chief."
On Feb. 26, 1965, when Johnson orders his secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, to launch Operation Rolling Thunder, which will drop more bombs on the North Vietnamese than on all of Europe in World War II, he is melancholy. "Now we're off to bombing these people," he says. "We're over that hurdle. I don't think anything is going to be as bad as losing, and I don't see any way of winning."
excerpts from the article - 'I Don't See Any Way Of Winning'
#50. To: Badeye (#35) (Edited)
I was over a lcom, then GOPqueefingroom, and then FR.
All because the internet isn't your life (roaring with laughter)!!!!!!
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace I'm biased, obviously, given the shit I'm subjected to daily here from the anti groupie. Badeye posted on 2010-06-10 11:34:31 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
#51. To: Parrot with speed dial (#49)
All he had to do was give permission to bomb the Red River dikes.
Making the world safe for United Fruit.
#52. To: Fred Mertz (#37)
Any time.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
#53. To: Fred Mertz (#40)
Wrong again, freddie, I had to stop by the office while the alarm repairman was in. Tonight I'm watching over a sick pup, since I figure you'll make issue of my popping into the forum in the middle of the night.
Just 10 days prior to the explosion, the Obama administration’s regulators gave the oil rig a pass, and last year the Obama administration granted BP a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) exemption for its drilling operation.
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