Tom DeLay Texas ex-Congressman –The Stubborn #2

Characteristics of the Second born

Some of the traits of a second born are they desire to control their own space a
nd
they do not want to be told what to do, by anyone! Usually a better athlete than
the
firstborn and they are very competitive. They will try to dethrone the firstborn
if they have a chance. In this light let’s take a look former Congressman Tom De
Lay.
Early Years
Born in Laredo, Texas April 8, 1947 his family moved to Venezuela when Tom was n
ine years old. His father was an oil –worker and wildcatter. A tough guy and alco
holic he was tough on the family. When his dad caught him smoking at age 6 he ma
de him
smoke most of a carton of cigarettes. When Tom didn’t get sick and kept smoking,
he got a whipping. A second born will just not give in. His older brother Ray i
s 3rys older, and has served time for a conviction for grand theft and is stil
l having problems with the law. (Looks like Tom dethroned him.) Randy his younge
r brother is three years younger is a lawyer and lobbyist. The youngest and num
ber 4 his sister Tena.
High School and College
In high school Tom played football on the offensive line and only weighted 140lb
s. Bigger players underestimated him at their own peril as he was known for his
fierce playing. He attended Baylor University for two years, majoring in pre-med
but was asked not to return after his sophomore year due to several alcohol-rel
ated incidents. He finished his education at the University of Houston.
Work Before Entering Congress
After college he began work for a pesticide manufacturer, then purchased a small
exterminator business. This work was the source for his nickname, “The Exterminat
or.” This is where he first ran into Government regulations through the EPA. The
pesticide Mirex was outlawed, a very effective agent for fire ant control. He ca
lled the EPA, the “Gestapo of government.” His fighting didn’t end here as he partner
ed with another exterminator company and a business dispute ended up in court. A
number two just doesn’t give up easily.
Family Tragedy
In 1988 his father Charles Ray Delay was critically injured in a tram accident t
hat his father and uncle had built to descend the 200 ft bluff to Canyon Lake.
The brakes failed
and it jumped the track, Charles was thrown into a tree and died 27 days later a
fter the family took him off life support. After the incident Tom cut off all c
ommunication with his brothers, sister and mother. What ever his reason, two’s fin
d it very hard to
change their minds once set.
Political Career
He started his political career as a state representative in 1979 and while shar
ing an apartment in Austin Texas he was known as a party guy and a lot of fun.
Still drinking he gave up alcohol in 1984 when running for congress. It was at
this time he dedicated himself to evangelical Christianity. In 1984 he was elect
ed to the U.S. House of
Representatives and became house Whip in 1995 and gained another nickname “The Ham
mer,” for his reputation for wreaking political vengeance on his opponents.
Money Laundering?
He resigned in 2006 after being indicted on charges of violating campaign financ
e laws. He was found guilty of money laundering and conspiracy, November 24, 201
0, charges that carry one to ninety-nine years in state prison. Sentencing was
on January 10, 2011.
He was given three years in prison and 10 years probation. Before the sentencing
Delay repeated his claim that he did nothing wrong. Expect him to continue to
fight. Number two’s don’t want to be told what to do and have even a harder time to
admit they are wrong.
Since leaving Congress he has co-authored a memoir, titled No Retreat, No Surren
der: One American’s Fight. A title describing this second born’s view of the world.
Dancing with the Stars
Some may find his participation in Dancing with the Stars out of character for e
ven an ex-Congressman. He has a history of dancing from his High School days.
When at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, Texas he was the lead dancer in
school productions. True to the athletic number two he continued to compete even
with stress fractures in his feet, when his doctors asked him to drop out of th
e competition. He only stopped after the pain became too great.
Tom Delay could be a poster boy for the traits of the second born. Expect him t
o appeal
the court decision. He won’t go down without a fight!

Dr. Robert V. V. Hurst is author of the book “Life’s Fingerprint: How Birth Order Af
fects Your Path Throughout Life.” For more information, contact him at www.lifesfi
ngerprint.com or visit his blog at http:/doublebirthorder.blogspot.com