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REV. AL CITES ASHCROFT AS PROOF HE'S INNOCENT (FBI videoed prez wannabe pocketing checks)
NY POST ^ | April 26, 2005 | ED ROBINSON

Posted on 04/26/2005 3:25:08 AM PDT by Liz

The Rev. Al Sharpton says he did nothing wrong when he took questionable campaign checks two years ago — and the lack of an investigation by then-Attorney General John Ashcroft, who is no fan of his, is proof of his innocence.

Ashcroft "was the attorney general who had me put in jail for nonviolent protests in Vieques," Sharpton told NY1, according to transcripts of an interview. "If he had tapes that were incriminating me two years ago, I'm sure we'd all know by now."

The FBI videotaped Sharpton accepting checks for his 2004 presidential campaign from Philadelphia powerbroker Donald White.............

White was at the center of a corruption probe before his death last fall. White's associate, Detroit fast-food king La-Van Hawkins, is being tried as a result of the probe.

It's not known how much Sharpton received, but he's heard on tape demanding $25,000 more.

Hawkins and White were later heard on a wiretap suggesting Sharpton may not have reported all the money to the FEC.

Sharpton claims his finances have always been disclosed.

Hawkins and White were also heard on tape hoping that Sharpton could get them access to billions of dollars from PepsiCo, where he was an advisor. Sharpton responded that he often helps minorities gain access to businessmen adding, "I do not consider it criminal."

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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To: cpdiii

Isn't it just amazing how any little thing a Republican does gets wide coverage from the MSM but these two crooks get a free ride.


21 posted on 04/26/2005 9:15:12 AM PDT by Beth528
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To: Liz
Dumb &Dummer, Now these two would have made a great team and we would have had a laugh a minute.
22 posted on 04/26/2005 9:33:16 AM PDT by Beth528
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To: Beth528

(Sob) The Democrat Party's tolerance and compassion is so touching (sniffle).


23 posted on 04/26/2005 9:51:18 AM PDT by Liz (A society of sheep must, in time, beget a government of wolves. Bertrand de Jouvenal)
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To: Beth528

Beth, how's about posting that great Al for President pic---the one about scaring America? Love that pic.


24 posted on 04/26/2005 9:57:15 AM PDT by Liz (A society of sheep must, in time, beget a government of wolves. Bertrand de Jouvenal)
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To: MeekOneGOP
Heheh....nice Al pics.

"If I can slap this donkey I can make it kick George Bush out of the White House." Al Sharpton

"Ah'll show dat suckah Clintun who de first Black presidunt be."

25 posted on 04/26/2005 10:00:31 AM PDT by Liz (A society of sheep must, in time, beget a government of wolves. Bertrand de Jouvenal)
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To: mhking

Crazy Al is still jockeying for position...

...Oh now, you didn't think the good reverend was going to slink away quietly after the 2004 election did you?

...The only thing Al Sharpton is good for these days is comic relief.

-Regards, T.


26 posted on 04/26/2005 10:00:55 AM PDT by T Lady (G.W. Bush to Kerry & the MSM: "I've come to settle the Family Business.")
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To: Liz
haha! I saved that one in my desktop political pics file for future use.

27 posted on 04/26/2005 11:44:04 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Liz
Just for Liz...
28 posted on 04/26/2005 11:57:27 AM PDT by Beth528
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To: Beth528; MeekOneGOP

ROTFLOL....that pic cracks me up......the expression on Al's face is priceless.


Many thanks, Beth.


29 posted on 04/26/2005 12:07:28 PM PDT by Liz (A society of sheep must, in time, beget a government of wolves. Bertrand de Jouvenal)
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To: Liz

Ole Rev. Al sure must scare all those Whitey Executives in the Old & New Media for him to get so much face time and even a seat at a presidential primary debate!


30 posted on 04/26/2005 12:10:27 PM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: Beth528; Liz; PhilDragoo; devolve; Happy2BMe; Grampa Dave; yall
LOLOL! :)

31 posted on 04/26/2005 12:10:36 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Liz

You are very welcome!


32 posted on 04/26/2005 12:11:27 PM PDT by Beth528
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