I doubt anyone knew. The democrats would have revealed it, the scandal would have been overwhelming.
Hastert was a bad Speaker cause he’s a corrupt RINO, and always has been. I must poo-poo this “mass blackmail conspiracy” theory that’s popular on FR.
Anyway, I have mixed feelings on this, Hastert DESERVES to experience sodomy from the POV of the victim, contract AIDS, and die in a toilet for RAPING young men.
But he’s not been charged with rape, this nonsense he’s been charged with is no real crime, certainly not a jail-worthy offense.
So should I want him to go to jail or should I be pissed another Republican is being prosecuted for tax-reporting nonsense they let democrats skate on?
Hastert isn’t going to do well in prison at this point. He doesn’t look well and appears far older than his age. I expect the judge may take that into consideration.
It’s stupidity, not conspiracy. The average politician is where they’re at not because they’re competent, but because they’re corruptible. Hence the need for small government forever. Less opportunities for graft.
I agree that Hastert was too liberal and that his bank withdrawals shouldn’t have been a crime. Congress shouldn’t have passed that law, since it’s no one else’s business how much someone withdraws from his or her bank account.
“Anyway, I have mixed feelings on this, Hastert DESERVES to experience sodomy from the POV of the victim, contract AIDS, and die in a toilet for RAPING young men.”
i tend to echo your thoughts, especially with regard to the total nonsense he’s actually been charged with. how can it be illegal to take your own lawfully earned money out of your own bank -— just because you happen to get cash
“Hastert DESERVES to experience sodomy from the POV of the victim, contract AIDS, and die in a toilet for RAPING young men.”
Yep. No sympathy. But Lois Lerner should be in prison for crimes that were tantamount to financial rape.
I was shocked when I read about Hastert doing this. It never occurred to me that he was capable of it. In fact, he struck me as a decent guy who was simply in over his head.