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Ex-congressman James Traficant dies
The Washington Post ^ | September 27, 2014 | Washington Post

Posted on 09/27/2014 11:17:10 AM PDT by AuH2ORepublican

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To: defconw; AuH2ORepublican

Obit by political columnist John Gizzi.

http://www.newsmax.com/JohnGizzi/james-traficant-irs-obituary-reforms/2014/09/29/id/597566/


121 posted on 09/30/2014 8:35:02 AM PDT by Impy (Voting democrat out of spite? Then you are America's enemy, like every other rat voter.)
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To: AuH2ORepublican

RIP, sir.

(I wonder if they’ll bury the squirrel along with him)


122 posted on 09/30/2014 11:02:37 AM PDT by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.)
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To: AuH2ORepublican
rip to Rush Limbaugh's favorite democrat!


123 posted on 09/30/2014 12:08:44 PM PDT by drewh
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To: GOPsterinMA

Don’t remember too much about the guy, other than he was always butting heads with folks. Told it “like it is” all the time...


124 posted on 09/30/2014 2:46:57 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: NFHale

He did.


125 posted on 09/30/2014 4:42:04 PM PDT by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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To: AuH2ORepublican; buffyt; persistence48; Hanna548; DvdMom; leftyontheright; FrdmLvr; jblann1; ...

I am breaking my self imposed ban from FR for this comment and this comment only.

I thought believe James, "Beam me Up Scotty" Traficant, to be the last of the good Democrats in Congress. During the 1990's Traficant, who was from Youngstown Ohio, was one of the few Democrats who thought Bill Clinton should have resigned over the Monica Lewinsky sexual affair, and other crimes against the country committed by Clinton. He also though Janet Reno was best fitted to be an Attorney General for the communists in China

I'm convinced that's why Democrats went after him like a rabid dog chasing down a wounded cat. Not too many Democrats make it to prison, but get on the wrong side of Bill Clinton's anger, and they will find a way to lock you up. he even crossed party lines to vote for Dennis Hastert for the Speaker.

If he did what he was charged with, I do not condone his crimes. Plus if guilty then he deserved his penalty. That being said, it always amazes me how so many Democrats, like Ted Kennedy, got away with so much more like murder and never ever spent a second in prison.

I pray his heart was with Christ when he died. RIP James, may the Lord be your saving grace for eternity.

James "Beam me up Scotty" Traficant 1941-2014. One of the very last Blue Dogs of the now democrat/Communist party.

Back to my self imposed ban from my former home away from home. God bless each and everyone of you.

126 posted on 09/30/2014 4:47:27 PM PDT by OneVike (I'm just a Christian waiting for a ride home)
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To: OneVike

Agree completely!


127 posted on 09/30/2014 4:55:36 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: AuH2ORepublican

One of the few democrats I like. RIP.


128 posted on 09/30/2014 5:15:49 PM PDT by dragonblustar ( Psalm 103, Psalm 37:7, Ephesians 6:12)
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To: mware

Same here. May the pistol rest in peace.


129 posted on 09/30/2014 5:17:23 PM PDT by SaraJohnson
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To: AuH2ORepublican

We had a wonderful time around FR with Jim Traficant

He was a great crooked politician......or maybe he just played one on TV.

RIP and may your hair go with you


130 posted on 09/30/2014 5:20:33 PM PDT by woofie
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To: OneVike

You self-banned?

Did you tell anyone?

I didn’t notice...


131 posted on 09/30/2014 6:24:25 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Zimmerman, Brown, Fast & Furious, IRS harassment, Philly ignorance: holdering in 1st degree)
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To: OneVike

No... God bless you


132 posted on 09/30/2014 6:28:35 PM PDT by wardaddy (Ferguson MO...but i thought blacks went north to escape the racism of mean ol southerners)
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To: OneVike
Thank you so much for sharing your tribute!

I join in prayer for his family and loved ones as they deal with his homegoing.

133 posted on 09/30/2014 9:17:12 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: OneVike

In the open here 1V.. please don’t self ban anymore.

The best of us which you are makes us collectively better and stronger.

My snark was a knee-jerk and emphasis on the jerk.

Please come home to our embrace.


134 posted on 09/30/2014 9:33:46 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Zimmerman, Brown, Fast & Furious, IRS harassment, Philly ignorance: holdering in 1st degree)
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To: OneVike

He was one of a kind.


135 posted on 10/01/2014 7:54:30 AM PDT by defconw (Both parties have clearly lost their minds!)
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To: mware
Unfortunately, Zell has gone off the rails in his dotage by endorsing Michelle Nunn in the November Senate race in Georgia.
136 posted on 10/01/2014 8:06:35 AM PDT by riverdawg
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To: conservative98

Bump he said it all in just a few words at a time!


137 posted on 10/01/2014 10:16:33 AM PDT by trillabodilla (Do we have our freedoms? No, No, No! Is it getting better? No, No, No!!)
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To: OwenKellogg

138 posted on 10/01/2014 10:43:26 AM PDT by Alex Murphy ("the defacto Leader of the FR Calvinist Protestant Brigades")
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To: AuH2ORepublican

Much too sad. The world was a lot more fun when he was in it. I hope he’s found some receptive audiences and that the hurt for his family and friends passes quickly leaving only the joys. RIP


139 posted on 10/01/2014 1:09:34 PM PDT by Postman (Flies on 0re0 get too little credit. They know s--t when they see it!)
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To: Alamo-Girl; OneVike
Amen!
140 posted on 10/01/2014 8:29:48 PM PDT by BraveMan
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