Author Topic: Ted Stevens home raided by FBI/IRS (Read 1054 times)

rpm · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:44:26 PM »

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Originally posted by crockett
I agree term limits have issues as well. I think the first place to start would be to get rid of lobbyists.

I think the only ansawer, is for the people of this country to grow a backbone and a pair of balls. Then let this govt know who runs the show.

Of course that will never happen...

I agree 100%.

Seagoon · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:51:57 PM »

Hi Shuffler,

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Originally posted by Shuffler
Wonder if he has cash stashed in the freezer... if he does I bet he gets re-elected by idiots.

Speaking of cash in the freezer, that was found in May of 2006 and when I last checked, despite at least 16 counts of bribery William Jefferson was still in office.

Anyone know what the status is on Jefferson and whether they will ever complete the "Duke" Cunningham process with him?

- SEAGOON

john9001 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2007, 01:22:43 PM »

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Originally posted by Seagoon

Anyone know what the status is on Jefferson and whether they will ever complete the "Duke" Cunningham process with him?

- SEAGOON

jefferson is being honored by the NAACP as the most outstanding politician of the year.

Mickey1992 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2007, 01:41:40 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm
The problem with term limits is it allows them to hit and run. They have no incentive to support their constituants. When a good guy finally does get in office you can't keep him there.

I agree. The Ohio Legislature has term limits and while it enabled us to get rid of the bad apples, we are unable to keep the good ones around. Some are able to bounce between the house and senate, but most leave state office.

crockett · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2007, 01:47:22 PM »

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Originally posted by Seagoon
Hi Shuffler,

Speaking of cash in the freezer, that was found in May of 2006 and when I last checked, despite at least 16 counts of bribery William Jefferson was still in office.

Anyone know what the status is on Jefferson and whether they will ever complete the "Duke" Cunningham process with him?

- SEAGOON

Man our entire govt is so corrupt that it really doesn't matter what these guys get caught with. Nothing ever happens to them, likely because they all have dirt on each other.

Back when these *******s at least had a little dignity and honor, they would resign on their own. Now days they don't have to, because the entire system is just as corrupt as they are and the people of this country do nothing about it. We pretty much have the govt we deserve it seems.

Maverick · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:46:18 PM »

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Originally posted by crockett
Man our entire govt is so corrupt that it really doesn't matter what these guys get caught with. Nothing ever happens to them, likely because they all have dirt on each other.

I guess you are not familiar with the name Duke Cunningham.

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2007, 03:04:58 PM »

Oh gee...yet another Republican busted for corruption. No wonder the Democrats have a legislative majority, all the Republicans are getting busted by the Feds. Looks like Bush Jr. is going to be filling out a lot of pardons.

Might as well burn my Republican registration card and register as an Independent.

ack-ack

Eagler · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2007, 03:40:22 PM »

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Originally posted by Ack-Ack
Oh gee...yet another Republican busted for corruption. No wonder the Democrats have a legislative majority, all the Republicans are getting busted by the Feds. Looks like Bush Jr. is going to be filling out a lot of pardons.

Might as well burn my Republican registration card and register as an Independent.

ack-ack

difference being the republicans usually pay for their exposed sins whereas the dems just get re-elected

must say something about their voting bases

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2007, 05:51:57 PM »

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Originally posted by Eagler
difference being the republicans usually pay for their exposed sins whereas the dems just get re-elected

must say something about their voting bases

Sounds like the Democrats have better lawyers to me.

ack-ack

bj229r · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2007, 06:45:19 PM »

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Originally posted by Seagoon
Hi Shuffler,

Speaking of cash in the freezer, that was found in May of 2006 and when I last checked, despite at least 16 counts of bribery William Jefferson was still in office.

Anyone know what the status is on Jefferson and whether they will ever complete the "Duke" Cunningham process with him?

- SEAGOON

He goes to trial next YEAR:t (Does anyone remember him commandeering a 6X6 and some National Guard troops during the height of the Katrina mess, to go to his house and rescue papers? (and apparently, some cash)

bj229r · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2007, 06:56:11 PM »

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Originally posted by Ack-Ack
Sounds like the Democrats have better lawyers to me.

ack-ack

Lol being convicted is a badge of honor--can you say B-a-r-r-y? Getting convicted didn't hurt him to awful much.

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2007, 08:44:28 PM »

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Originally posted by bj229r
Lol being convicted is a badge of honor--can you say B-a-r-r-y? Getting convicted didn't hurt him to awful much.

hey Marion Barry was just trying to clean up D.C. one line at a time.

ack-ack

bj229r · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:02:08 PM »

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:19:50 PM »

I've been thinking about calling a Constitutional Convention to address this, and other problems.

Along with the Term Limits, I was going to propose this amendment: "No person may run for any political office if they currently hold a different office."

Basically, you can't have all these senators, representatives and governors currently running for president while still being paid our money.