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Codey 'upset' over focus on Corzine's speed, seatbelt
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Posted on 04/20/2007 4:54:49 PM PDT by Omega Man II

Codey 'upset' over focus on Corzine's speed, seatbelt

Posted by The Star-Ledger April 20, 2007 3:19PM

Categories: Corzine crash

Acting Gov. Richard Codey said he's "a little surprised and a little upset" that so much of the public reaction to Gov. Jon Corzine's auto crash injuries has revolved around how fast his SUV was traveling and the fact that he wasn't wearing a seatbelt.

"I am a little confused and baffled by all the talk about no seatbelt and how fast, when someone is in such grave condition that we would focus on that, both by the public and the media," Codey said during a press conference in Newark about campus security.

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To: Omega Man II

The guy is a liberal and does not understand what the rule of law means.


41 posted on 04/20/2007 6:20:19 PM PDT by TennTuxedo
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To: Omega Man II

More people know the public service phrase “seatbelts save lives” than probably know who is Vice President. They also know the stats on what happens if you don’t buckle up...and this acting Gov. wonders why people are focused on it?

He must have gone to a NJ public school.


42 posted on 04/20/2007 6:21:23 PM PDT by rod1 (uake)
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To: Trteamer

Not all public roads are the Jersey turnpike. On rural limited access highways in good conditions (and with a radar detector) keeping it under 90 is just wasting your time. That worthy of a lashing too?


43 posted on 04/20/2007 6:23:12 PM PDT by CGTRWK
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To: Omega Man II

If Corzine or the trooper were you and me, the police would be handing us a reckless driving ticket in the intensive care room.


44 posted on 04/20/2007 6:27:48 PM PDT by oldbill
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To: Volunteer
Well they are both against the law in NJ for "the common people" but simple little laws like that don't really apply to his majesty and his staff.

It's sort of like the laws pertaining to corruption, bribery and malfeasance. They only apply to the commoners.

45 posted on 04/20/2007 6:30:03 PM PDT by tcostell (MOLON LABE)
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To: Omega Man II

He’s confused and baffled, because the public notices that his governor lives above the law - driving down the highway at a dangerous speed and endangering the lives of others? Neither he nor his governor deserve the political positions they have. Both should resign immediately.


46 posted on 04/20/2007 6:35:56 PM PDT by abclily
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To: Omega Man II

In a word: “tough”


47 posted on 04/20/2007 6:37:45 PM PDT by LiteKeeper (Beware the secularization of America; the Islamization of Eurabia)
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To: CGTRWK
Mr Acting Govenor should know that Govenor Corzine holds the highest public office in NJ. Govenor Corzine should set an example for the young teenage drivers of his state by wearing his seat belt and observing the speed limit.

Just as former Bill Clinton when he was President of the USA should have been an example for our young by not having oral sex with a young intern in the oval office.

48 posted on 04/20/2007 6:42:03 PM PDT by BARLF
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To: flashbunny
And don’t forget that there was a state trooper driving that would give us mere mortals a ticket if we weren’t wearing our seat belts. I wonder if he has been ticketed yet.
49 posted on 04/20/2007 6:42:03 PM PDT by Nuc1 (NUC1 Sub pusher SSN 668 (Liberals Aren't Patriots))
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To: Omega Man II

sure, let’s go back and blame the driver of the “evil red pickup truck” that the story revolved around the first day.


50 posted on 04/20/2007 6:43:16 PM PDT by oceanview
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To: Betteboop
The Gov. is not subject to the laws of the state? Does he have complete immunity? If not, it is the troopers job to obey the speed limit and ticket the Gov for not wearing his seat belt. Or do we now just have feudal lords as our masters?
51 posted on 04/20/2007 6:46:18 PM PDT by Nuc1 (NUC1 Sub pusher SSN 668 (Liberals Aren't Patriots))
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To: Omega Man II

he’s probably wishing Mcgreevy was still gov.-after all I’m sure he and HIS driver never did more than 69.


52 posted on 04/20/2007 6:47:39 PM PDT by mrmargaritaville
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To: randog

I believe in our state if you use red lights and sirens you MUST be in an emergency situation OR you are breaking the law.


53 posted on 04/20/2007 6:49:48 PM PDT by tioga
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To: Omega Man II
"I am a little confused and baffled by all the talk about no seatbelt and how fast, when someone is in such grave condition that we would focus on that, both by the public and the media," Codey said...

Corzine's people said he would be out of the hospital and back on the job by Monday. How should we focus on his grave condition when we are constantly being told that 'tis but a flesh wound?

54 posted on 04/20/2007 6:57:51 PM PDT by gridlock (On January 20, 2009, Fred Dalton Thompson will be sworn in as President of the United States.)
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To: Omega Man II

Why, we is public officials!! How dar them public get all concarned about us doin all the same thins that tha spose to do!! We mo impotant dem day is!!! Them dum ol public busy bodies!!Dont day no we too busy to obey da laws like they spose to do!!! Dum ol public!! We gota do somtin bout that internalnet!! Tooo many busy bodies always gettin in our bisiness!! Now ther was our dear ol govnor just drivin down the highway a hundred miles an hour,, mindin his own bissnis when sum dumb mexic,, I mean, sum yahoo gits in his way! Now, no mind bout that yahoo,, we dun hid,, I mean, we dun took care uh,, well,, our dear ol govnor is gonna be fine! An dats all dat madders! All dis other stuff,, wearin seatbelts an obeyin laws,, nuffa dat talk!! Now git on back ta doin sompin usful wit yur time, stread a bein on dat intranat and thinkin bout all dim questuns!! Git on now,, git on outa here!


55 posted on 04/20/2007 6:59:04 PM PDT by freemike
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To: Omega Man II

The peasants dare question the King?


56 posted on 04/20/2007 7:08:25 PM PDT by ItisaReligionofPeace
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To: Omega Man II

roflmao!


57 posted on 04/20/2007 7:11:37 PM PDT by ken21 (it takes a village to brainwash your child + to steal your property! /s)
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To: Omega Man II
LOL! dems... No sense of responsibility. Don't focus on what what we did to screw up.

If they weren't flying down the road like they owned it, lights flashing, scaring people out of the way, they never would have had this problem.

Seems the NJ State PD clowns were flying through VA after Katrina at around 100MPH, and _itched when the VA sheriff gave 'em all tickets.

58 posted on 04/20/2007 7:18:46 PM PDT by spunkets ("Freedom is about authority", Rudy Giuliani, gun grabber)
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To: flashbunny

You forgot to add,

(D) Corzine was speeding toward his gleeful destination, which was to watch Don Imus shuck and grovel toward the Rutgers female whatever team. Caution was thrown to the winds (”I’m gonna watch a white guy beg for mercy!! Yeearghhh!!!”)


59 posted on 04/20/2007 7:19:36 PM PDT by elcid1970
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To: Omega Man II

How dare they discuss Corzine as they would a regular person!!


60 posted on 04/20/2007 7:22:19 PM PDT by AD from SpringBay (We have the government we allow and deserve.)
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