Now THAT'S Reform!!!

What could be more symbolic of the faux power of Dennis Hastert and how far up his ass Tom DeLay's hand is?

In an unusual piece of protocol, DeLay informs Hastert that he will be replacing Rep. Duke Cunningham on the House Appropriations Committee.

I will also be reclaiming my seat on the Appropriations Committee when the second session of the 109th Congress convenes later this month.

Since when does a member tell the Speaker of the House which committees they will be assigned to? Is Tom DeLay still calling the shots in the House?

It's just pathetic how crooked they are...has any major news outlet mentioned this at all, considering how sleezy -- yet appropriate -- it all is?

Of course not. DeLay must own stock in all of the areas buffet restaurants.