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Torricelli's office has described Chang as mentally disturbed and as a pathological liar. They point to his criminal conviction, and his lies early on in the investigation. Newschannel 4 called Toricelli's office and they offered a statement. The statement said: "Mr. Chang has a long history of making false accusations against public officials that included not only Sen. Torricelli, but also Attorney General Janet Reno and other high-ranking government officials. Mr. Chang is a deeply troubled individual whose own lawyers have referred to his psychiatric problems. These outrageous allegations by an admitted perjurer are false and after an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office, which Mary Jo White called 'thorough and exhaustive,' the matter was closed."

So perhaps one of the smarter freepers can explain to me how Chang was convicted for violating campaign finance laws involving his donations to Torriceli, but Torricelli himself is not guilty of violating those same laws. Is this the way the law is written or is Torricelli above the law? And why, if the Bush administration is handling this investigation and criminal proceeding, are they refusing to charge Torricelli with any violations?

My my... All those pesky questions, Demidog. Whatsa matter with you? You don't really expect our side to be allowed a level playing field, do you? And hold liberals/dims to the same ethical standards as the rest of us??

....Ain't gonna happen.

Now just hush and write those checks to the tax man. The Beast is hungry!

So perhaps one of the smarter freepers can explain to me how Chang was convicted for violating campaign finance laws involving his donations to Torriceli, but Torricelli himself is not guilty of violating those same laws. Is this the way the law is written or is Torricelli above the law? And why, if the Bush administration is handling this investigation and criminal proceeding, are they refusing to charge Torricelli with any violations?

EXCELLENT QUESTION!! I reworded slightly and sent it to the DOJ and Senate Ethics Comm............just to let them know some people out here are paying attention.