Panama's Noriega to be Released from US Prison in September (Pineapple Face going home)

Voice of America ^ | January 24, 2007 | Lisa Ferdinando

[cripplecreek]

Why do I have a feeling we'll be seeing photos of him and Hugo before long?

[rottndog]

Why do I have a feeling we'll be seeing photos of him and Hugo before long?

I had that exact same first thought.

[snarks_when_bored]

Do released Panamanian dictators prefer revenge served cold or hot?

[JRios1968]

Why do I have a feeling we'll be seeing photos of him and Hugo before long?

Long lost brothers?

[Dog Gone]

I didn't think parole rules were that lenient in Federal prison.

I was under the impression that you basically had to serve over 90% of the original sentence.

I'm a lawyer, so I could look it up, but this isn't what I believed to be the case. He's getting out at about 50% (I'd have to check the timing of the sentence).

[Argus]

Maybe he and Chavez can swap skin care tips?

[Bringbackthedraft]

WATCH OUT! He still has friends inside and out of Panama. He was deposed by a foreign power, he may try for a come back. Who operates the canal? Who do you think will make him a hereo of the people? Its coming.

[kalee]

I was going to post almost the same thing.
I suspect he'll return to Panama by way of Venezuela.

[fishergirl]

I read the book "Six Seconds to Freedom" about an American who was imprisoned and threatened with execution during the Pineapple's reign. Noriega is someone who should never see the light of day again.

[snarks_when_bored]

Yep, with the resurgence of wild-eyed leaders in Latin America, it's almost inevitable that Noriega will find a way to start some sh*t.

[Paleo Conservative]

He'll be 69 in less than a month.

[Clintonfatigued]

"Why do I have a feeling we'll be seeing photos of him and Hugo before long?"

Because Hugo is a sucker for anyone who's anti-American.

[tet68]

Jimmy Carter hails release of Panamanian "Elder Statesman".

Ok, I made that up but it wouldn't surprise me a bit.

[Don Corleone]

He'll be 69 in less than a month

Is he on Social Security and Medicare...? Enquireing mind wants to know,

[cripplecreek]

[mkjessup]

We haven't heard the last of this SOB, but you can be sure Jimmy Carter will be doing all he can to certify Noriega's re-election as El Presidente' of Panama, if such an event takes place.

[snarks_when_bored]

Jimmy Carter hails release of Panamanian "Elder Statesman".

The Plains Peanut definitely dotes on dictators...

[Kevmo]

Bump for later reading

[PAR35]

I think his conviction pre-dates the abolition of federal parole.