turtlespeed 212 #1 January 24, 2014 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/21/former-virginia-gov-robert-mcdonnell-faces-charges-over-gifts/ I hope the charges are trumped up - Sounds like they could be.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 January 24, 2014 They all say the same thing... when they get caught. C'mon... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #3 January 24, 2014 This has been in the news in Virginia for quite a while. The charges appear to be anything but trumped up. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #4 January 24, 2014 >They all say the same thing... when they get caught. C'mon... This is a new twist though: "It has been a long time since the Roman Emperor Caligula imprisoned people for violating laws written in tiny lettering on a pillar too high to see . . ." And no one wants to be like Caligula. Come to think of it, you know who _else_ imprisoned people unfairly about 50 years ago? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 January 24, 2014 billvon>They all say the same thing... when they get caught. C'mon... This is a new twist though: "It has been a long time since the Roman Emperor Caligula imprisoned people for violating laws written in tiny lettering on a pillar too high to see . . ." And no one wants to be like Caligula. Come to think of it, you know who _else_ imprisoned people unfairly about 50 years ago? Ya' got me. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 186 #6 January 24, 2014 billvon>They all say the same thing... when they get caught. C'mon... This is a new twist though: "It has been a long time since the Roman Emperor Caligula imprisoned people for violating laws written in tiny lettering on a pillar too high to see . . ." And no one wants to be like Caligula. Come to think of it, you know who _else_ imprisoned people unfairly about 50 years ago? Ming the Merciless? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #7 January 24, 2014 Hey, you know, I thought of a great way not to get involved in scandals while in office! Don't do things that are illegal or immoral!I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #8 January 24, 2014 From my foxhole, I can't tell a difference between the parties. They all seem about equally likely to accept money or sex where they shouldn't. Has anyone ever seen a study on this? I am willing to bet greed and lust have no political preference.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #9 January 24, 2014 billvon Come to think of it, you know who _else_ imprisoned people unfairly about 50 years ago? Uh, President Harry Truman, Iva Toguri, known as Tokyo Rose, was wrongfully sentenced to ten years in prison on September 29, 1949. She served six years and was eventually pardoned in 1977.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #10 January 24, 2014 winsor***>They all say the same thing... when they get caught. C'mon... This is a new twist though: "It has been a long time since the Roman Emperor Caligula imprisoned people for violating laws written in tiny lettering on a pillar too high to see . . ." And no one wants to be like Caligula. Come to think of it, you know who _else_ imprisoned people unfairly about 50 years ago? Ming the Merciless? "I come before you this evening as someone who has been falsely and wrongfully accused and whose public service has been wrongfully attacked," Ming said in a televised statement. Ming admitted to poor judgment in an earlier written statement. "I deeply regret accepting legal gifts and loans from Mr. Gordon, all of which have been repaid with interest, and I have apologized for my poor judgment for which I take full responsibility," he said. "However, I repeat emphatically that I did nothing illegal for Mr. F. Gordon in exchange for what I believed was his personal generosity and friendship," he added. Within hours of the indictment, Ming's legal team launched a forceful attack on the government's case. Merciless's lawyers argued his innocence and said the charges were built on a "rickety legal foundation." "To bring today's indictment, the Mongo government has concocted a never-before-used legal theory manufactured for the sole purpose of prosecuting the Merciless family" Ming's lawyers wrote. "This new theory contravenes settled judicial precedent and disregards longstanding Mongo law and practice, seeking to punish the Mercilesses for conduct that was legal before today," the lawyers said.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #11 January 27, 2014 I see that GOP Rep. Trey Radel is to resign today, on account of the pending drug charges against him.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kawisixer01 0 #12 January 27, 2014 davjohnsFrom my foxhole, I can't tell a difference between the parties. They all seem about equally likely to accept money or sex where they shouldn't. Has anyone ever seen a study on this? I am willing to bet greed and lust have no political preference. I live about 15 miles north of the state of Illinois.....there has been a steady stream of corrupt politicians going on there for some time. I believe at one point three former Governors were on probation/parole or in prison all at the same time. There, just because of the political makeup, it's been steadily Dems. But it's definitely both sides of the aisle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #13 January 27, 2014 Any guess how many have ever had a DUI? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
