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The galling letter Ensign sent to raise money for his legal defense
Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 | 2:01 a.m.
John Ensign is a man of many talents, not the least of which are his skill at twisting the truth and of putting on a false front to the world.
Nevada’s junior senator has been morally superior in public while morally inferior in private, and he created a web of deceit that ensnared friends and supporters now being punished for his indiscretions. Facing an ethics probe and a federal investigation, Ensign has tried to make his scandal about a moment of human weakness (that lasted for months) and nothing more.
But it has always been about much more and now, showing the chutzpah that has allowed him to keep his job while others suffer for it, Ensign has taken his one-man show to a new nadir with revised spin from this avatar of personal responsibility: The liberals are out to get me.
At long last, Senator, have you no sense of … oh, never mind.
In a letter Ensign sent out last week to prospective donors to his legal defense fund, the senator showed that not only does he lack self-awareness, but he thinks most people who receive the letter are ignoramuses.
Let’s go through it passage by passage, shall we?
“As I am sure you are aware, I admitted last year to making the worst mistake of my life.
“In addition to causing great pain to my family, friends, and supporters, that mistake has also resulted in a difficult legal battle.
“I have taken responsibility for my actions and worked hard to become a better husband, father, friend, and senator, but I have been accused of doing things I absolutely did not do.”
Where to begin?
That mistake — this is just about sex! — did not lead to a “difficult legal battle.” Ensign is in legal jeopardy not because he slept with his wife’s best friend and his best friend’s wife — that never sounds less grotesque, does it? — but because of how he tried to cover it up, pay off the couple through Mom and Dad and then try to hush up the cuckolded husband by importuning people he regulates to hire him.
The vast majority of people, I think, would forgive Ensign for weakness of the flesh — the social conservative base he pandered to, notwithstanding. But his manipulation of the lives of Cindy and Doug Hampton and his shameful attempt to play the victim now have outraged many who might have been forgiving.
As for “being accused of things I absolutely did not do,” I ask: Really? Do tell. All we’ve heard is “no comment” for more than a year. What is there in the past that should induce us to believe him?
It gets better:
“A liberal organization, CREW, has filed an ethics complaint against me, which has led to considerable legal fees. I have paid those fees personally up to this point. And as difficult as it is for me to ask you, I need your help to refute these charges and wage a successful legal defense.”
Amazing how personal responsibility disappears from paragraph to paragraph. A liberal organization? Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington? Really?
“The case against Sen. Ensign has nothing to do with the fact that he’s a Republican, and everything to do with the fact that he’s corrupt,” CREW boss Melanie Sloan said. “Much like CREW has called for Congressman Charles Rangel to step down, it’s time for Sen. Ensign to look in the mirror, stop blaming other people, finally take responsibly for his actions, and resign.”
Exactly.
I wonder how the people who have had to hire lawyers because of subpoenas from the ethics panel or Justice Department feel seeing Ensign whine about his legal fees. They don’t have the luxury of being a senator who can put the arm on people he has dominion over for money to defend him against charges of trying to get Doug Hampton lobbying jobs by putting the arm on people he has dominion over. At long last, Senator ...
My favorite part of the missive, though, is the footnote:
“If you are a registered lobbyist, a foreign agent, foreign national, or U.S. Senate employee, please disregard this letter as you are unable under Senate rules to contribute to such a legal expense trust fund.”
So now he has respect for laws covering lobbyists after, according to Doug Hampton and others, he conspired to violate rules relating to lobbyists? That is rich.
I shook my head as I read CREW’s call for Ensign to resign. Why?
Of all the myriad character traits Ensign possesses — skillful liar, world-class hypocrite, brilliant poseur — resignation would require him to have the one thing he so clearly lacks:
A conscience.
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Geez Jon- tell us how you really feel. By the way , do you know if he's accepting chickens?
"...Ensign has taken his one-man show to a new nadir with revised spin from this avatar of personal responsibility: The liberals are out to get me."
Unbelieveable that he would use that as an excuse. But, I guess just like his totally biased voting record of no on everything, I guess it is a tried and true method to use party politics as an excuse for stuff he did to himself. I guess he is mixing it with the "why is everyone picking on little ole me?" excuse too.
As you pointed out, CREW is a not and has never been a liberal organization. The last time I checked, they have a top 15 list of politicians that have serious ethical problems and/or other problems worth looking into. And 8 of them are Democrats and 7 are Republicans.
But I guess it's a liberal organization because they show fairness. And this is something that a Republican like Senator Ensign truly detests. Especially when CREW holds everyone responsible for violations, even Senator Ensign who thinks he's above that.
I hope people understand not to send him money.
Send him prophylactics and a lawyer or two.
Another self righteous missive from Jon Ralston
I thought Jon was a investigative reporter.
Why does Jon not go out and get the information himself?
Lazy
Nothing the Senator tell use should be accepted -
So Jon go out and do you own job and stop whining.
So far I have hear no new evdeince since the Senator told us a year ago
Tell us something new or stop whining
Jon Refuses to talk about Reids position on issues
Harry Reid and The LV Sun continue to deny the obvious - Yucca Mountain is not Dead, despite every ILLEGAL move made by Harry Reid and Obama to kill it. Every move is now in Federal Court and being reversed.
At the end of July the NRC took two action which make a mockery of the Reid fearmongering about High Level Nuclear Waste. Both actions were led by Harry Reid's handpicked NRC Chairman Gergory Jaczko.
On 7-22-22-10 the NRC approved the proposed "Waste Confidence Rule" which in part declares it is safe to store spent fuel safely "Indefinitely".
This means that the LV Sun and Harry Reid have lied to the public about the safe storage indefinitely -- mean it would be safe at Yucca.
On 7-30-10 the NRC approved the proposed changes to 10 CFR Part 73.37 for spent fuel shipment across the country. Aside from a few administrative notification changes, it put in place all the post 9/11 Orders (like armed escorts in populated areas) that have been in place for years. It establishes that the shipping casks are acceptable to withstand even terrorist attacks.
This means that the LV Sun and Harry Reid have lied to the public about the safe transportation -- mean it would be safe to move to Yucca.
On 6-29-10 the NRC rule on Yucca Mountain came down and destroyed the credibility of Harry Reid and Obama. The NRC said "we deny DOE's motion to withdraw the Application. We do so because the Nuclear Waste
Policy Act of 1982, as amended (NWPA), does not permit the Secretary to withdraw the Application that the NWPA mandates the Secretary file.
Specifically, the NWPA does not give the Secretary the discretion to substitute his policy for the one established by Congress in the NWPA that, at this point, mandates progress toward a merits decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the construction permit.
Say that again - the law mandates progress toward a merits decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the [Yucca] construction permit.
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So the first big lie in a legal setting is for the Harry Reid and the Obama Administration to have said that they have "determined" that "Yucca Mountain is not a workable solution."
There is no documented DETERMINATION.
The second LIE is Obama's promise about "Sound Science". "It is about ensuring that scientific data is never distorted or concealed to serve a political agenda and that we make facts, not ideology." Not anymore!
This guy serves some of the best comic relief I've seen in years. I hope when his political career is over he gets picked up by Comedy Central, just let his bouffant hairdo get about 6" higher, he is a great comedian, just ask his Dad, he'll tell you.
Future excellent posts, just so you know, my last post had to deal with Ensign.
No one can play the victim card like a republican but Ensign has rewritten the book on it. He might be even more disconnected from reality than fellow far-right loon, Angle.
In these hard times especially Nevadans can't afford to have a yet another GOP cuckoo representing us in the US Senate.
got it
"I wonder how the people who have had to hire lawyers because of subpoenas from the ethics panel or Justice Department feel seeing Ensign whine about his legal fees. They don't have the luxury of being a senator who can put the arm on people he has dominion over for money to defend him against charges of trying to get Doug Hampton lobbying jobs by putting the arm on people he has dominion over."
Couldn't have put it better myself.
True story: A few years back my wife, son, and I were having breakfast at the Original Pancake House on Cheyenne (which no longer exists, alas) and Ensign was seated a few tables away. As he got up to leave he walked past our table and my son pointed at Ensign and said "Look! Dario Herrera!" Ensign, clearly offended, stopped and said, "I am not..." and stopped there when he saw my son laughing hysterically.
To paraphrase Shakespeare, methinks the senator doth protest too much.
did mommy and daddy cut snot nosed spoiled punk johnnie off???
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is arguably a liberal organization, to the extent that today's conservative "leaders" have demonstrated repeatedly that they are neither responsible nor ethical, and have no interest in being held to such a standard.
Ensign & Reid should have been in prison years ago, for the corrupt [public lands] "land swap" deals they both brokered. The Justice Dept refused to prosecute then, so why should they now upon these new violations?
The DoJ henchmen in the District of Nevada have way to much Dirty Laundry to ever criminally prosecute these corrupt senators!
Who do you think appointed the DoJ for Nevada? These 2 corrupt senators!
It's like the fox guarding the henhouse.
In short, the entire chain of command in ALL 3 branched of federal government in Nevada are enfested with corruption, from the top to the bottom.
Ensign & Reid both nominated Sandoval as [their] federal judge of the District of Nevada; Sandoval resigns to become Governor of NV; and now, Rory Reid or Sandoval shall become Governor of NV.
A "stacked deck" of conspired corruption, from the top to the bottom!
Senator Ensigns close ties to mining lobby DOLLARS have set back Mine safety for miners in Nevada and across the U.S. Senator Ensign is a total disgrace to all Nevada citizens and the rule of law. What has Senator Ensign accomplished for you? If you require constituent services don't hold your breath as Senator Ensign and office are MIA, like the majority of our Rotten, Corrupted Self Serving Government.
PR - Years ago, the mining fraudster Reid from Searchlight persuaded BLM to assert ALL federal public lands in NV are "mineral in character", thereby defrauding all agricultural commerce in NV, in violation to 43 U.S.C. 322.
Ensign backed Reid's fraud in their subsequent series of bills, that enables invalid mining claims be issued "patent(s)" from the U.S.
Trustee! Most patented mining claims in NV will never be mined! It is merely real estate fraud.
Ensign backs any fraudulent request or bills that Reid may introduce, & that is why Ensign was elected & never will be indicted by the DoJ; or, found guilty by any federal judge in the District of NV!
This story is like Capone's racketeering taken out by the IRS for tax evasion.
Still dont get it jon. Another wasted article on a worthless human being. Get a real job already jon. All the people who follow your show and column should leave it until you start doing some real journalism and leave your ego behind.
Ensign thinks that the talk radio crowd (Alan Stock) will continue to prop him up. Of course racists like Hannity out at Fox (in my opinion) have done numerous segments on Rangle and Waters, but none on Ensign.
As pointed out, Crew has called for Rangle and Waters to resign. Some liberals. They all joined conservative author Debbie Schlussel in stating that the Sean Hannity Freedom Concert charity was not helping the Veterans as claimed. (to be at Orleans Aug 27)
This is SO good that I don't even know what to say! Jon,as usual, EXCELLENT! Bravo! Bravo!
Let me see, John Ensign wants Nevadans to send him money for his legal defense, but repeatedly voted no on child health care and unemployment extention benefits so some might be able to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads. Yeah, sure John, I'll get that check right off in the mail to you. Whatsamatter, did mummy and daddy cut you off?
'THE VIRTUES OF TWO MEN'
Virtue ethics is an approach to ethics that emphasizes the character of the moral agent, rather than rules or consequences, as the key element of ethical thinking. This contrasts with consequentialism, which holds that the consequences of a particular act form the basis for any valid moral judgment about that action, and deontology, which derives rightness or wrongness from the character of the act itself rather than the outcomes.
Consequentialism: Mr. Ensign, I'm innocent, so send me money for my defense fund, the liberal group CREW is out to get me. Please, will someone show me the virtues in such an act as this, when he is not taking responsibility for such dispicable behavior.
Deontology: Senator Reid, "Reid delivered a speech on the Senate floor denouncing his own bad decision." He recognized the gravity of his action and took the most appropiate and honorable step to rectify the issue. Show me the "HYPOCRISY" in this man's actions.
Can anyone not see the difference in the virtues of these two men?
Better yet, I have not heard Ms. Angle explain her change in positions on a number of issues; this in my mind shows a lack of virtues or in your on word "HYPOCRISY".
DLE- Yes, I am quite sure Harry Reid took the Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Land grab 101 course.
Why do we elect these guys? They sure don't represent the common Nevada folk?
Throw'em all out and start over.
Hey Jon,
Since Odin has forbidden my entry into Valhalla because of my dad deeds; may I commission you to write my obituary.
Great article...one of your best, keep up the good work.
John Ensign should resign, no self control, I would'nt send him one thin dime, He is an example of corruption, it goes both ways both Demos and Repubs; and as a Republican I would like to see him out of office, just as bad as I would like to see Senator Reid out.John Ensign should resign, no self control, I wouldn't send him one thin dime, He is an example of corruption, it goes both ways both Demos and Repubs; and as a Republican I would like to see him out of office, just as bad as I would like to see Senator Reid out.
Very good Jon. We'll be looking for your future columns about Rangle and Waters. Oh wait! I'm sorry, I forgot they're Democrats. Never mind.
larry5:
Very good Jon. We'll be looking for your future columns about Rangle and Waters. Oh wait! I'm sorry, I forgot they're Democrats. Never mind.
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Let me know when Rangel and Waters send you a letter asking for legal defense money. Ralston wrote about Ensign because, a) he is our senator and b) he has the gall to ask cash strapped Nevadans for money to save his sorry butt. His folks are rich, why doesn't he hit them up?
RP - REID is what hatched Feinstein/Boxer clear corruption! They have fuc$ed all enterstate commerce in the western U.S., by there $$$ paid solicitors!
Angle is right on - "Put them in jail".
However, Angle is ALSO bought & paid for!
NV is corruption, whoever it votes for.
Sandy99: You have Democrat crooks, you have Republican crooks. As a Republican I think that Ensign,Wrangles, and Waters all should step down. Oh I Senator Harry Reid- Why Senator Reid? talks out of both sides of his mouth;
why havent any morons blamed obama or pelosi for johnny perverts' problems? do you fargon iceholes live your lives in the same dream world as you post? people who wont accept reality are a waste of space; be like the hypocrit you adore, johnny ensign.
must run in the family
Senator Ensign blames a "liberal group" for unjustly targeting him with bias.
Recently, Ms. Melanie Sloan, executive director of the non-partisan Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), fired back with this (quote): "The case against Senator Ensign has nothing to do with the fact that he's a Republican, and everything to do with the fact that he's corrupt."
BOO YAH!
How Ensign has remained in office is a complete mystery. The guy is corrupt as well as incompetent. A few years ago when I first moved to Reno, I wrote him a letter via his website. Never received a response. So I called his office - again no response. Then I called his office again and said I was writing a Letter to the Editor at the Reno Gazette about Ensign's lack of response to constituents. Like magic, some chick from his office was on the phone "Oh, we never received your requests". Typical Ensign BS. This guy has to go.
I agree with the demwits on this one Senator Ensign should be kicked out of office, and I am saying that as a Republican.
You know, there are actually idiots out there that will read Ensigns letter and send him money. they will believe that the Liberals and CREW are out to get Ensign and other conservatives and no one else, simply because they are conservative.
pmntag:
[[Sandy99: You have Democrat crooks, you have Republican crooks. As a Republican I think that Ensign,Wrangles, and Waters all should step down]]
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If Ensign hangs in there long enough, he will get his day before the ethics committee. It took a while before the Rangel and Water cases moved toward trial. Maybe the GOP leadership will convince Ensign to resign before that happens. Right now it appears does not want to go.
Has this guy no shame? He bangs his best friend's wife, and wants me to pay for it.
Sandy99.Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006) Why do you THINK you would do something like that? Something to hide
Sandy99. Senator Harry Reid Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006) Why do you THINK you would do something like that? Something to hide
pmontg53 - Come on, tell the WHOLE truth, not just the part that you like. You're correct, Reid voted no on creating the Office of Public Integrity. But let's be honest about the reason. Why? Because that job already exists within the Senate.
Here are his comments:
"The Constitution gave us not only the right but the duty to create our own rules, including the rules concerning our ethics. They are enforced internally by the Senate itself."
"I cannot support an amendment that either replaces the Senate Ethics Committee or adds another layer to our already expensive and time-consuming process."
"The decisions made under this amendment would be no different than right now. The final decision will be made by the Senate Ethics Committee."
Source: http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/harry_...
I'll sent him his 2 cents worth, I was going to send him a gift from the local pharmacy, but they were out of his size..."extra-small"
Ralston you left leaning hypocrite, as far as I'm concerned Senator Ensign's personal life is no ones business but his own. As long as he supports my political views in the Senate I really don't care if he is a philanderer or not. Like Lincoln said of Grant when he was told Grant was a drunk "really, then send him a case of whatever he drinks".
How did Ensign do in getting Republicans elected to the Senate last time around, that was his job. If he did just one Senator better the dreaded healthcare bill would not have made it.
The Repubs lost 8 Seats.
By Uhave2laff
Aug. 16, 2010
10:37 a.m.
Suggest removal pmontg53 - Come on, tell the WHOLE truth, not just the part that you like. You're correct, Reid voted no on creating the Office of Public Integrity. But let's be honest about the reason. Why? Because that job already exists within the Senate.
Here are his comments:
"The Constitution gave us not only the right but the duty to create our own rules, including the rules concerning our ethics. They are enforced internally by the Senate itself."
"I cannot support an amendment that either replaces the Senate Ethics Committee or adds another layer to our already expensive and time-consuming process."
"The decisions made under this amendment would be no different than right now. The final decision will be made by the Senate Ethics Committee."
Source: http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/harry_.....
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If the job already existed, why would there have been a vote on it?
Why would senator Reid vote NO on English being the official language of the united states government? Please don't tell me, because it already is. Senator Reid cannot be trusted, why would he vote NO on Border Security? Is he Crazy?
pmontg53
You regularly say that Reid voted "no" on Border Security. Would you be able to cite the actual bill that you are referring to so that I, for one, can determine what it was he voted on and and, if you are correct, alter my opinion of the Senator?
pmontg53, the reason I ask is that I'm curious if it was an actual bill that would have implemented border security and if so, how would it have paid for, how much would it have cost and would it have added to the deficit. If he voted "no" to a bill which would have funded real security without adding to the deficit (or cutting other programs like defense or tax cuts), I would join you in not voting for him or in working for his recall if he wins.
hss46 - Check the link I posted before and you will find the explanations for Reid's votes.
I have no problem digging into that, right now I am trying to contact the Nevada unemployment office; literally been trying for 3 days, but after 4:30, I will make every effort to get that information out, How much money would it have it cost for Senator to vote (yes) on making English the official language of the U.S.A? And how much do you think that his No vote have already cost the Tax payer? There are people from different nationalities who are insulted, who had to learn English and assimilate; who are here legally.
Senator Ensign's love affair is not why I believe he should step down. Nor his way of handling it although it was unethical and should pay. It was that he got caught up with C STREET. He chose to be with immoral ignorant ego in the brains caveman jackasses who choose to demean women and other minorities here at home and in Uganda. To teach black people to hate and kill another minority(gays), instead of taking care of responsiblities in God's love to all minorities here at home. They also abused women and younger people to feel superior by making them work for nothing or give slave favors all in the name of God. This is more damaging then a love affair. Although, he did that too and broke Congress laws and laws in general also. John Ensign also has done nothing for Nevada to get money back here. At least Senator Reid is getting money for wind plants and contruction for VA hospital here. Ensign has lied and been the biggest hippocrit this history has ever known. Saying no with his C street buddies in Congress and being caught in this hard learning lesson of arragance and prejudice to fill his insecurities. I believe he needs to step down and come back home and learn his roots to be a good person again.
By hss46
Senator Reids NO Vote
Vote number 2006-262 building a fence along the Mexican border
on Sep 29, 2006 regarding bill H R 6061 Secure Fence Act.......---------------- I guess he just wanted to say NO to the Republicans party,and the American people.
Why would Senator Reid Vote No on something so important?
08-S069 Mar 13, 2008
Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government.
Voting YES would declare English as the national language of the Government of the US. Unless specifically provided by statute, no person would have an entitlement to have the Government of the US communicate or provide materials in any language other than English. If an exception is made with respect to the use of a language other than English, the exception does not create a legal entitlement to additional services in that language. If any form is issued by the Federal Government in a language other than English, the English language version of the form is the sole authority for all legal purposes. Nothing in this amendment shall prohibit the use of a language other than English.
Proponents recommend voting YES because:
Right now, the polling shows that 91% of the people in America want English as an official language, and 76% of Hispanics believe English should be an official language.
Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government.
Voting YES would declare English as the national language of the Government of the US. Unless specifically provided by statute, no person would have an entitlement to have the Government of the US communicate or provide materials in any language other than English. If an exception is made with respect to the use of a language other than English, the exception does not create a legal entitlement to additional services in that language. If any form is issued by the Federal Government in a language other than English, the English language version of the form is the sole authority for all legal purposes. Nothing in this amendment shall prohibit the use of a language other than English.
Proponents recommend voting YES because:
Right now, the polling shows that 91% of the people in America want English as an official language, and 76% of Hispanics believe English should be an official language.
Uhave2laff- Thank you so much for that link, there are some other good sources, you can go to Congress's website also. Senator Reid have done some good for the state on Nevada, he's been in office long enough, I don't care if you are democrat, or Republican, independent, If you don't have the courage to take a stand for the American Citizen, you need to get out of office. Secure that border.
I hate or love it!!!
You Republican morons drift off topic in your scary nonsence that Demo's won't save your sorry a$$es from Islam 1st Amendment rights to relegion; or from killing grandma; or from regulating the wall street fiascos; or from the 14th Amendment right of children born in the USA; or from ending ALL these invasions upon sovereign Islamic nations; etc... .
Your hypocricy is redundent CHAOS in strict violation to the U.S. Constitution!
However, back to topic, Ensign & Reid both should have been in prison years ago, not for fuc$ing their employees, but for their misappropriating millions of acres of federal public lands in order to FUCC whomever they may choose!
Republican apologists please take note! Your boy Johnny is a guy who screwed his best friends wife, tried (with mommy & daddy's $$$ help) to sweep it under the rug, and then used his power & influence to get said cuckolded husband a cushy lobbying job.
But according to your poor, POOR boy's appeal, it's a liberal smear campaign by those "out to get him". Don't forget to give generously to the defense fund, GOP faithful!
you people kill me.. the only REAL facts we know come from the media.. I believe we have more important issues than who the Senator has slept with..Our economy is in shambles..so by all means lets spend more money on senseless law suits..He has done great things for our state..I am a democrat,however, that choice is down the tubes.. Leave the guy alone so he can focus on his job as Senator before you say he is not effective..let him do his job..He use to be the Golden boy until he gave people a scandle to talk about...GROW UP You have my vote Senator Ensign
oh yea.one more thing...if he was his best friend then his wife must have been a good friend of Senator Ensigns wife..Hellooooo they sure(the accusers) sure have high moral values...
Future Your posts like most of your posts are made of delusion. You really need some mental health help. Were you ever taught the difference betwen right and wrong? I find it amusing CREW went right after Rangle and yet you right wing nut jobs still play the victim card. You and your kind are what is wrong with America.
scrp123321 What?You need to sit down and shut up your little brain has outran itself.
scrp123321:
[[you people kill me.. the only REAL facts we know come from the media.. I believe we have more important issues than who the Senator has slept with..]]
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Yeah, we do but pretty boy isn't in trouble and under investigation because he cheated on his wife. Even though it is fun to watch Ensign suffer extreme embarrassment because he is a flaming hypocrtie and he knows it, I don't care who he diddles. Sen. Ensign would be in less trouble if he had toe tapped or wore a diaper with a hooker or even lied under oath about the affair. As Ralston wrote in the above article:
"Ensign is in legal jeopardy not because he slept with his wife's best friend and his best friend's wife -- that never sounds less grotesque, does it? -- but because of how he tried to cover it up, pay off the couple through Mom and Dad and then try to hush up the cuckolded husband by importuning people he regulates to hire him."
He eventually will be toast -- his color.
Geez, how can anyone defend this slime ball? Ensign is a joke and an embarrassment. If he were a Democrat, all these knee-jerk conservatives would be calling for his head, pointing out how liberalism had eroded our morals, destroyed our families. But he is a Republican, so he gets a pass.
Ensign is out, Harry Reid is out.
hss46 I provide you with the proof of Senator Reid's Record on Illegal immigration is not in the America's best interest of the United States, I provided you with the information on open borders, What no response? The TRUTH is had to take at times, I understand- Senator Harry Reid need's a break, Send him home to the farm.
The galling letter Ensign sent to raise money for his legal defense.
The Repubs only want to talk about Reid. The story is about one of their own Ensign.
Let's not talk about Ensign. Look over here, don't look at Ensign. Let's talk about Reid.
BawHaHaHa
Sharron Angle is winning Nevada Senate - Angle vs. Reid Rasmussen Reports Reid 48, Angle 50 Angle +2
pmontg53: the race is not done until November 2nd. Angle is ignorant and prejudice like Ensign in going to Uganda. No matter how polished the DC RNC makes her, they cannot hide her true colors. Bigotry, insensitivity, ignorance not only of issues, but life as well. She will show those colors because that is her makeup. Again, you only know half the side of the story. City Center, VA hospital, USO center, wind plant, all Senator Reid creating jobs. While Ensign said no. Ensign is kissing his C street buddies to get help and he follows Mitch McConnell pied piper tune like the rats that followed into the river. If you want to follow him, go. Angle is and it will not be pretty in the end.
John Ensign is a sexual predator and a disgrace. Typical "promise keeper" born again christian.
TonyCrago- John Ensign is a Senator for all of Nevadans, not just Republicans, I can only speak for myself, but I don't teach my children bad habits, Senator Ensign personal life is between him; his Wife, and God. However; what he did by cheating on his wife is denounced by Republicans, and Democrats. I have said that I think that he should step down, or be kicked out of office, You said " If I were a republican I'd sure try to shift this discussion away from Ensign". You said that' I am a Republican, and I think this topic was crafted by Jon Ralston/Ratston to assault the Republican Party as a whole. The truth is we are Americans, and we should support candidates who care about American issues. Senator Jon Ensign should be kicked out of office, Gov. Gibbons should replace him with a Candidate who is Qualified; that Candidate should be Democrat, Republican or Independent; And Senator Reid should be voted out of office, his views on protecting America are horrendous. I am one Republican who will not support a Republican Politician who have ethical or moral issues, or a Demo, or Indp. For that matter.
TonyCrago- John Ensign is a Senator for all of Nevadans, not just Nick: How do you know that Senator Ensign is a sexual predator? Now that is a serious Crime, I will forward this post to Senator Ensigns office, if what you are saying is not true, you may be liable for slander, and if found that you caused Senator Ensign any damage because of you public, or untrue statement; my guess is that you can be sued. We as Americans should be able to debate; I personally will not call someone who I oppose politically things that I am not sure of. I hope for Republican Senator John Ensign out, Current Democrat Senator Harry Reid OUT! And future Senator Sharron Angles in. Republicans, I can only speak for myself, but I don't teach my children bad habits, Senator Ensign personal life are between him; his Wife, and God. However; what he did by cheating on his wife is denounced by Republicans, and Democrats. I have said that I think that he should step down, or be kicked out of office, You said " If I were a republican I'd sure try to shift this discussion away from Ensign". You said that' I am a Republican, and I think this topic was crafted by Jon Ralston/Ratston to assault the Republican Party as a whole. The truth is we are Americans, and we should support candidates who care about American issues. Senator Jon Ensign should be kicked out of office, Gov. Gibbons should replace him with a Candidate who is Qualified; that Candidate should be Democrat, Republican or Independent; And Senator Reid should be voted out of office, his views on protecting America are horrendous. I am one Republican who will not support a Republican Politician who have ethical or moral issues, or a Demo, or Indp. For that matter.
Quoyn520- you said "pmontg53: the race is not done until November 2nd. Angle is ignorant and prejudice like Ensign in going to Uganda. No matter how polished the DC RNC makes her, they cannot hide her true colors. Bigotry, insensitivity, ignorance not only of issues, but life as well. She will show those colors because that is her makeup. Again, you only know half the side of the story. City Center, VA hospital, USO center, wind plant, all Senator Reid creating jobs. While Ensign said no. Ensign is kissing his C street buddies to get help and he follows Mitch McConnell pied piper tune like the rats that followed into the river. If you want to follow him, go. Angle is and it will not be pretty in the end.
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Pmontg53 said" Angles ignorant and Prejudice". My question is to whom? I have not seen one indication of her being what you said, I am a black Man, my wife and Children are Black, my wife don't feel that she have been as you say, what specifically do you mean? Mrs. Angles did not go to Uganda, as it relates to bigotry, Senator Harry Reid said about our President who is Black, and White- Senator Reid said that he is light skinned, and don't speak the negro dialect; Sharron Angle never said something so crazy
John Ensign is a sexual predator. Forward it to as many people as you like. I dare you. I hope he does sue me as I would love to see the trial. An employer who engages in sexual intercourse with employees is a predator. It is not proper even if you are single. Of course Promise keepers cant even be honest with their own families and parade around describing themselves as better than the rest of us are sickening. How can anybody trust John Ensign?
"An employer who engages in sexual intercourse with employees is a predator. It is not proper even if you are single."
I'm not excusing Ensign's behavior, but this is over the top. Most of us over 40 wouldn't be here if it wasn't for workplace shenanigans. There's just so much high-strung white-guilt liberal whining ... This Nick guy doesn't even LIVE in Nevada and spends time threatening what he will do if the state elects Angle. Zzzzz...
How come if i did something wrong, I'am asking for my "political supporters" money to help me in my private issue?
"Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about." ~ Mark Twain