[mrs9x]

Looks like Torch will probably walk...

[mrs9x]

I just love how Democrats are always "too tired" to investigate one of their own...except for Traficant, of course.

[MotherSpector]

If The Torch were Republican, it would be a completely different story.

[BruceS]

Did Toricelli Accept Gifts from Chang?

If he didn't, how can Chang be in prison for giving them?

[CreekerFreeper]

Did he? Yeah, baby, ye-yeah...

[jackbill]

I can't believe the arrogance of the Senate "ethics" committee in not calling other witnesses. On the face of it, it would appear that the Torch is absolutely guilty.

[kattracks]

Yes, he did.

Panel Has Evidence of 2 Gifts to Torricelli, an Official Says

[irish guard]

Here are two simple "litmus" tests that will tell you if the Democraps are playing politics by not going after the Torch.....

1.) If a taxpayer had received income equivalent to a $1,600 - $1,800 TV and a $3,500+ clock, which totalled in the aggregate more than $5,000, would he or she be expected to declare that money as income for income tax purposes?

Answer = of course

2.) If this wsere a Republican, would the Dems be all over him or her?

Answer of course!

This whole process is a joke. Toricelli accepted this and probably more and all the Dems really want is to preserve their majority in the Senate

[Lil'freeper]

Did Toricelli Accept Gifts from Chang?

Is the sky blue?
Is Torch a Democrat?

Kinda reminds me of another congressional "probe".

[Tunehead54]

Inouye (D-HI) said the committee does not plan to call any other witnesses, including Chang, who has indicated he wants to present his case to the panel.

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Riiiight! Let's not confuse the investigation with facts - just go with the self-serving "testimony" of the accused.

Not sure about this instance but in most hearings where a senator "testifies", as a "courtesy" he/she is not required to take an oath to tell the truth. Sigh.

[an amused spectator]

Law is for the little people...

[NormsRevenge]

Thanks for posting. Posted earlier as Did Torricelli Accept Gifts From David Chang? ..

Walk away scott fee? Maybe.. I'd say with all that crotch padding in his trousers , he's more likely to waddle away.

We need to pound ethics into these idiots whether they like it or not. We Are Not BEing Served Well By Congre$$.

[Alberta's Child]

Did Toricelli Accept Gifts from Chang?

Idiotic title, in light of the following statement:

Chang is serving a prison sentence for making illegal donations to Torricelli in 1996.

Am I missing something here?

[Gritty]

Chang is serving a prison sentence for making illegal donations to Torricelli in 1996.

I think this point needs to pounded over and over!

Either Torricelli is guily also of accepting donations, or this is a huge miscarriage of justice against Chang.

"Senate" and "ethics" should never be in the same sentence togther after the sham of Clinton's impeachment. They are as guilty as Torricelli if they refuse to listen to the evidence, the same as they were as guilty as Clinton,... not that that would bother the majority of them a whit. They would just go on collecting their paychecks, making themselves rich through insider deals, and passing laws restricting the rest of us.

Scumbags!!

[b4its2late]

"Sadly, it appears the ethics committee is determined to sweep the matter under the rug."

Standard operating procedure for this bunch. The fox is guarding the henhouse.

[rwfromkansas]

bump

[slowry]

This is nonsense. We learned during the Clinton administration that only those making the bribe can be prosecuted -- never those accepting, the bribees.

[SoCar]

This is a sickening whitewash. Comparing this with Traficant is enough to make me wonder why I bother caring about this stuff anyway. The spineless Repubs are worthless. The whole thing is a "good ole boys" club. The only reason I'll go to the polls this Nov. is to try and take the Senate so we can get some good judges in. Other than that the only thing I care about right now is term limits.

I'm starting to envy the ignorant sheeple that pay no attention and therefore are not constantly sickened.

[mlocher]

"i did not get stuck with a clock by that man, mr. chang." -- toricelli. sounds very familiar. where did i hear a similar phrase before?

must be okay.