Ousted Mayor [Democrat Kwame Kilpatrick] Goes On Shopping Spree (in jail)

WDIV-TV Local 4 ^ | December 12, 2008

[2ndDivisionVet]

DETROIT -- Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick went on a shopping spree during his first full day in jail, spending $40 on food, toiletries and XXXL long johns.

Records released Friday to the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News show Kilpatrick's purchases included granola bars, barbecue potato chips, shampoo and $2 worth of Vaseline.

In late October, Kilpatrick began serving a 120-day sentence for obstruction of justice and assault. With good behavior, he could be out of jail after 100 days.

Kilpatrick was in a scandal that involved courtroom lies, sex with a top aide and incriminating text messages.

The Wayne County jail did not release the names of Kilpatrick's visitors. He reported to jail in a business suit and had 18 pairs of socks and $67.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Notice that they didn't mention his party affiliation? They never make that "mistake" with a Republican. Wonder what in the world the Vaseline is for?

[BobL]

“...and $2 worth of Vaseline.”

Geez, it didn’t take him long to fit in to that crowd.

[NonValueAdded]

Wonder what in the world the Vaseline is for?

He's going to stuff his boots with it. /very_obscure

[hercuroc]

That’s only a weeks supply LOL!

[BruceysMom]

"$2 worth of Vaseline." The jokes just write themselves.;>)

[AppyPappy]

It’s good for everything

[BruceysMom]

In the time it took me to post my response the others all showed up. This is a tough crowd! LOL!

[nufsed]

I wonder who he’s got planning his next run for office?

[BruceysMom]

In the time it took me to post my response the others all showed up. This is a tough crowd! LOL!

[ScreamingFist]

It’s called commissary, numbnut reporters wouldn’t understand.

What’s the guy supposed to do, brush his teeth with toilet water?

[CE2949BB]

Now what’s a brotha in jail buying Vaseline fo’? ;)

[BruceysMom]

Sorry for the hiccup!

[TonyStark]

Happy Kwanzaa!

[JoanneSD]

Ha Ha was thinking the same thing ... the vaseline was really necessary....

[tips up]

LOL! Vaseline means he made some new friends in prison.

[rlmorel]

Heh, now WHO can post that picture of the soldering iron, electric cord and vise????

Just crazy. And we have a President who not only sends Kwanzaa cards like other Presidents, I am sure he practices it as well.

Anyone think he doesn’t? Especially after hearing that crowd he hangs out with at Trinity...

[hercuroc]

I think he celebrates Ramadam.

[cripplecreek]

No he celebrates Obamadan.

[kinghorse]

He got lonely awfully fast. It took the guy in Midnight Express what, 12 years before he finally broke down. This guy got in over the weekend and is already stocking his medicine cabinet with the grease. Ah hahahahahaha, ahhhh haahahahaha.

[kinghorse]

Ramadude more like it.
sorry.

[TonyStark]

Happy Kwanzaa, you honky mook!

When you think of it, this is the perfect American holiday: A pretend holiday for a pretend presidency!

[ScreamingFist]

Lots of smirking on this thread. I worked in a prison for a year. One year working in one will wipe the smug smiles right off your faces....

This guy screwed up, he's paying the price. Shut up and try to have some class...

[hercuroc]

He reported to jail in a business suit and had 18 pairs of socks and $67.

With all those socks and Vaseline I bet he was making meat puppets LOL

[count-your-change]

This IS the classy crowd!

[Nathan Zachary]

"No he celebrates Obamadan"

Wasn't there a group of "Messiah" worshipers trying to make Nov. 5 a national "Obamadan day"?

I bet they will try make Jan 20 another "Obamadan" holiday as well.

[CE2949BB]

This may help explain things: http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2004/20040319l.jpg

Warning: Profanity, but justified.

[cripplecreek]

All the little ghetto kids go trick or treating on Obamadan only they yell “Treat or else”.

[vox_freedom]

I guess you can never have too many pairs of socks in jail.

[mhx]

Too much information.

[Nathan Zachary]

Records released Friday to the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News show Kilpatrick's purchases included granola bars, barbecue potato chips, shampoo and $2 worth of Vaseline.

Do they buy vaseline by the 45 gallon drum in prison, and dispense it by the pint?

Kilpatrick sure didn't waste any time stocking up with it, did he. Makes you wonder what else was going on in the mayors office.

[sionnsar]

The TRUTH about Kwanzaa (FR oldie)

I'm Dreaming of a White Kwanzaa (DFU)

[ScreamingFist]

The Vaseline is normally used for lubrication for masturbation......it’s a crime to have sex with other inmates. Any other questions?

[cripplecreek]

Some years ago I did 160 days in jail for drunk driving. Trust me, these jokes won’t hurt anyone’s feelings.

[nufsed]

28 years in and I think it’s hilarious. He got off easy.

[papasmurf]

Now what’s a brotha in jail buying Vaseline fo’? ;)

It’s a Christmas gift for his new boyfriend.

[nufsed]

Some inmates also use vaseline on their hair and to moisten their skin. In some prisons they sell Georgia Peach instead.

[yooper]

That’s one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen!

[YdontUleaveLibs]

If you can’t do the time don’t do the crime. Besides it is like MSM gave us a gift of jokes that write themselves.

[PghBaldy]

Probably for his elbows. Elbows can get dry.

[ScreamingFist]

Some inmates also use vaseline on their hair and to moisten their skin. In some prisons they sell Georgia Peach instead

Since you have experience, by all means, tell us more....

[nufsed]

I like your stories from your one year. Go ahead.

[cripplecreek]

A friend of mine is a guard at Southern Michigan. He says you haven’t lived till you write a guy up for sexual misconduct with dinner.

Liver, it’s what’s for dinner and then some.

[yooper]

In yet another ironic twist, his mother's last name is Cheeks-Kilpatrick....

Rush is right yet again, this is a sit-com.

[nufsed]

I wondered what the inmates were complaining about at dinner. In my day, they generally used socks. But you can find weird stories in almost any prison.

[nufsed]

I didn’t know they wrote them up. Thought they’d be taking cell phone photos by now. It’s been a while.

[kalee]

A black friend of mine uses it for dry skin. She calls it “ash”, funny gray looking areas on her skin where dry skin builds up. It does look flaky and gray like ashes.

[yooper]

And for those non-Michiganders out there who are wondering; yes, living in prison is an upgrade from living in Detroit.

[nufsed]

I said earlier, he just needs some time out to plan his run for congress.

[ScreamingFist]

I like your stories from your one year. Go ahead.

No, no. As an insider, I'm sure you can give much more info on Georgia Peach and other bizarre lubricants. Noob.

[paddles]

Maybe it was for the crowd to fit into him....?