Judgment day for 'Duke' Cunningham (Disgraced ex-congressman receives 100 months prison sentence)

San Diego Union - Tribune ^ | 3/3/06 | Karen Kucher, Greg Gross and Angelica Martinez

[NormsRevenge]

JOHN McCUTCHEN / Union-Tribune

Former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, center, is escorted by aides on his arrival at the federal courthouse downtown for sentencing.

[Dog Gone]

10 years sounds good. Especially since federal prisons don't offer early parole.

[BW2221]

Cunningham had a great career going and decided to sell-out to the highest bidder. He deserves whatever he gets.

[SIDENET]

He deserves whatever he gets.

Damn right.

[Jeff Head]

Sad...pathetically so.

An unbelievable betrayal of everything he fought for...and he did fight well for his country way back when. He let it go to his head and thought he was above the very principles he swore to uphold and defend. Very sad...but a time tested and well worn message to us all...power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Too bad he gave into the dark side...irrespective of his politcal positions. He dserves the stiffest penalty possible for his betrayal.

[laconic]

Sounds like he's sorry -- sorry he got caught. I'm sorry that an authentic war hero could do this; he didn't have to, congressfolk get a very nice salary, wonderful benefits and a huge pension.

[flying Elvis]

"They also offered a statement from a psychiatrist who said Cunningham's corruption stemmed from “an outsized ego and a mantle of invulnerability” that enabled him to rationalize his actions. "

I'd say he's cured of this particular "ailment"

[Sgt_Schultze]

He deserves his punishment.

...took a seat directly behind the disgraced ex-congressman.

I wonder if this publication has ever referred to the impeached former president the rapist in such a perjorative term.

It's notable that Cunningham doesn't have the wall of party supporters willing to overlook his lawlessness as did clinton.

[sanjacjake]

I This is an enigma...I NEVER MET THE MAN, though have
voted for im in the past. I am sure he is sorry, they
all are after the deed is done...whatever is fair for
a penalty will not take the place of the disgrace, that
greed has designated for him...bye, bye, life goes on
and soon or sooner..another one will fall. Jake

[onyx]

He'll still receive his government pensions.

[GSWarrior]

I never liked Cunningham and I always will.

[manwiththehands]

I wish the prosecutors and judge would send a message to every politician in America: Their should be more severe sentences for those who betray the public trust. 10 years sounds too easy. Give him 20.

[DManA]

Make him walk through past a line of citizens and let us spit on the disgusting pig.

[RightField]

They also offered a statement from a psychiatrist who said Cunningham's corruption stemmed from “an outsized ego and a mantle of invulnerability” that enabled him to rationalize his actions.

Pulleeeeeezz... and we're supposed to feel sorry?

[Patriot from Philly]

No disgraced is only a word used as a descriptive adjective in front of Republicans names.

disgraced President Nixon
disgraced Abramoff
disgraced Cunningham;

now I agree that disgraced would fit fine in front of Clinton. We need to suggest that to the fine journalist who wrote this story. I'm sure they will want to be consistent and welcome our feedback.

[John Jorsett]

Cunningham got 8 years, 4 months.

[PISANO]

100 Months in the pokey!

[Dog Gone]

He'll still receive his government pensions.

I believe President Bush has signed the law which will prevent that in the future, although I'm not sure. Regardless, it won't apply to Cunningham.

[BlueNgold]

I once had the honor of meeting Duke in Pansacola. He came by to the the mural of his Phantom. Such a sad story.

All the same - Duke knows the deal - when you mess up you have to stand up and take it on the chin. Falling from honor does not mean you can't act like you know what honor means.

[onyx]

Thanks. 8 years, 4 months.

Wonder of he'll get sent to Nellis in North Las Vegas?