Tougher in Alaska

[Ripsnort]

No, not the TV show, the republican senator: indicted on seven counts of making false statements to feds probing an Alaska businessman. 

I'm sure it was in the best interest of all Alaskans! 

[Elfie]

Must have been a republican since all republicans are lying hypocrites.....



 

[Carrel]

Actually this goes WAY beyond party lines- if true this is flat out abuse of power, and magnifies what's wrong with our Government today...so I won't be doing my "neener neener another Republican Senator in trouble" gleeful dance like when Larry Craig got busted in the mens' room. The stuff he got away with in the business as usual attitude politicians all share must be presumed to be typical regardless of party. Here's the article-

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_go_co/stevens_indictment

[Sandman]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_go_co/stevens_indictment

FTA: "The indictment tarnishes one of the most powerful and savvy of the GOP lions in the Senate..."

Can't say I cared for Stevens much, but this is an alleged crime and the man is presumed innocent.

[Ripsnort]

Must have been a republican since all republicans are lying hypocrites.....



 

You're implying Democrats are angels? 

[Airscrew]

The indictment unsealed Tuesday says the items included home improvements to his vacation home in Alaska, including a new first floor, garage, wraparound deck, plumbing and electrical wiring, as well as a Viking gas grill, furniture and tools. He also was accused of failing to report swapping an old Ford for a new Land Rover to be driven by one of his children.

well at least he didnt carpet his garage....  

[Ripsnort]

well at least he didnt carpet his garage....  

You can't in Alaska. Ice would freeze in the carpet in the winter. 

[texasmom]

Doh!

[eskimo2]

Alaskan politicians are dropping like flies over corruption issues.  The past two years have had more incidents than I can ever recall.

[Elfie]

You're implying Democrats are angels? 

Of course not, I was making a joke. Someone else (looks at Crock Pot) said they didn't like Republicans because they were all lying hypocrites. 

[bj229r]

I hope this weasel dies in jail---he exemplifies the 'me' mentality of what is wrong with government. He actually threatened a La congressman (Vitter, think) on the House floor for questioning the usefulness of the 'bridge to nowhere'

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

All too typical of what we get for politicians these days. Sad commentary on the mentality, intelligence, and attentiveness of the voting public in general. That people like that are elected, regardless of party, speaks volumes on how stupid and apathetic the general public has become. Doesn't bode well for the future either, as it seems few, VERY few, appear to be learning the lessons.

[DiabloTX]

No no no no no Virg, you can't make a logical, sensible blanket statement like that.  You HAVE to side on party lines for well all know one is "the debil"!

Now, say it agian...with bias.

[MiloMorai]

All too typical of what we get for politicians these days. Sad commentary on the mentality, intelligence, and attentiveness of the voting public in general. That people like that are elected, regardless of party, speaks volumes on how stupid and apathetic the general public has become. Doesn't bode well for the future either, as it seems few, VERY few, appear to be learning the lessons.

When has it been any different? Worse is, people keep re-electing them. PE Trudeau in Canada for a good example.

[Eagler]

term limits - would not have time to get buddy buddy with anyone

have to note the timing of another republican "news story" though ....