"Arlen, old pal, I hope you filed in those FEC forms correctly. "
"And when it comes time to vote you better read the cue cards correctly."
"You vote wrong, pal, and it could get real ugly. Rahm and Nancy might even get out the whip."
Posted on 02/22/2010 6:39:37 AM PST by bogusname
"Whoever solicits or receives … any….thing of value, in consideration of the promise of support or use of influence in obtaining for any person any appointive office or place under the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both." -- 18 USC Sec. 211 -- Bribery, Graft and Conflicts of Interest: Acceptance or solicitation to obtain appointive public office
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“I wonder if Rod Blagojevich (IL, ex-Gov) is writing this stuff down. It might just come in handy as it “appears” to establish a pattern of criminal wrongdoing.”
I wonder if former IL Governor Blagojevich’s BROTHER “sang” well when he was summoned a couple of weeks ago and faced possible indictment himself.
The layers of judicial insulation must be ripped away from those serving in government, from the Whitey House down to the lowest position of political servitude,i.e., Monica Lewinsky types.
First, we need to get a constitutional amendment that no more than 1/4 of those serving in congress can have ever been a lawyer.
Second, Outlaw political careers in fed gov. Anyone who seeks to serve more than three terms, is said to be making a career in politics at the federal level and will not be allowed to seek reelection for a fourth term for the seat he now holds, but may seek election to another seat, i.e., go from house to Senate or the other way, or the Presidency.
Third, Shift the aura of power from the centralized location of DC to Topeka Ks for no more that 30 years, then shift it to Wyoming for no more than 30 years, and on and on till you hit all fifty states. Once Power is removed from DC, make it a memorial city of the history of the US, the arts and science.
Fourth, No one party can pass laws that are binding on US citizens and the states the reside in.
Fifth, It shall be illegal for the Whitey House to solicit news media for any purpose other than to announce its itinerary of upcoming events and speeches.
Sixth, It shall be illegal for the Whitey House to solicit big or small business to join it in pursuing policy initiatives.
When the Republicans start sounding more like what I just described, then maybe I’ll send them some money.
“I’m sure CNN and MSNBC is all over this one...”
No. Today they begin proceedings to impeach Nixon posthumously.
“It won’t be prosecuted because there is no legal authority that is not complicit in this case.”
What about the US Congress, specifically the House? This seems impeachable and once the Republicans have it in 2011, perhaps they can pursue this.
This is part of the reason the teaparty movement is growing -- Corruption is unchecked.
I doubt it. I’m no lawyer, but I’ve seen this before when Clinton was in office. Basically the crime is from the person seeking the job or wanting the bribe.
In other words, if he told Obama give me this job and I’ll quit my Senate run then it’s illegal for him (not Obama). If Obama says quit your run for Senator and I’ll give you this job then it’s “ok”.
Just read the first part of the post it’s illegal to solicit. It doesn’t say it’s illegal to offer a job.
Will there even be an investigation?
Will Attorney General Holder recuse himself from such an investigation?
Some of the players: Biden, Rahm, Rendell, Specter, Messina and maybe, just maybe, Obama.
Thank you for the explanation.
Isn’t this very similar to what Blagojevich is accused of? Can the media explain why Blago is vilified while Obama skates?
"Arlen, old pal, I hope you filed in those FEC forms correctly. "
"And when it comes time to vote you better read the cue cards correctly."
"You vote wrong, pal, and it could get real ugly. Rahm and Nancy might even get out the whip."
One of these days someone will video or audio tape the thugs!......
I’m sure Holder will be all over this.
And the legacy media, just like they were with the Bush attorney firings.
Inquiring minds want to know
as well as those that picture Zero sharing a cell with some 300 lb. con named Bubba, sporting a I heart Obama tatoo on his person. (maybe I loveD Obama stenciled in over the original and a few dozen marks indicating “times.”)
Why report it? The law only applies to Republicans, conservatives, former governors of Alaska and white middle aged business owners...
Alright, maybe he will get impeached.
Nothing will come of this.
And nothing will come of future corruption accusations either.
A liberal is President: the law no longer applies.
Have a nice day. :)
CWping
Every day it’s a new assault on our Republic that will be ignored by the press. It used to be their job to police the politicians, now they work even harder to cover (leftist) corruption up.
cindie
The longer that they get locked up the better, they are disgrace to America.
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