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Wed Apr-01-09 08:30 AM
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| 38. Please tell me the article originated from the Onion. |
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The misconduct could very well have been deliberate.
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| -U.S. to drop charges against former Sen. Stevens: report |
Scurrilous |
Apr-01-09 06:00 AM |
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I want these prosecutors' heads on a platter. |
Lasher |
Apr-01-09 06:02 AM |
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They were Bush appointeees. Maybe the "bumbling" was deliberate. |
No Elephants |
Apr-01-09 06:24 AM |
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That's what I'm thinking, too |
derby378 |
Apr-01-09 08:33 AM |
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Deuteronomy trumps Blackstone for many in Justice |
jkilvik |
Apr-01-09 10:08 AM |
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That was the first thing that went through my mind... |
ut oh |
Apr-01-09 10:21 AM |
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There is no more justice in the United States |
AwareOne |
Apr-01-09 06:11 AM |
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The Rich and well connected will always get a pass |
saigon68 |
Apr-01-09 06:31 AM |
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And does Eric Holder care about them? |
Baby Snooks |
Apr-01-09 09:23 AM |
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"...the Justice Department finally replaced the trial team, including... |
guruoo |
Apr-01-09 09:44 AM |
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I agree this bodes very badly for the future |
lovuian |
Apr-01-09 02:02 PM |
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Considering Obama is willing to let war criminals walk instead of doing his fucking job... |
Zhade |
Apr-01-09 03:36 PM |
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I was wondering when this would happen. Old fart! Stupid fucking prosecutors! |
lonestarnot |
Apr-01-09 06:20 AM |
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Maybe stupid. Maybe intentional. Who knows? |
No Elephants |
Apr-01-09 06:26 AM |
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Won't be getting an answer on that any time soon now will we... |
lonestarnot |
Apr-01-09 06:35 AM |
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Wow. This is just bizarre. |
BumRushDaShow |
Apr-01-09 06:20 AM |
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Another Republican criminal skates. |
aquart |
Apr-01-09 06:31 AM |
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So, is Holder going to fire the Bush appointees who allegedly messed up, or is he only letting |
No Elephants |
Apr-01-09 06:33 AM |
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Excellent point. |
GoCubsGo |
Apr-01-09 07:16 AM |
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I like your take on this. Holder needs to fire the Bush-league "lawyers" that screwed up. |
FailureToCommunicate |
Apr-01-09 07:42 AM |
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Really? |
WriteDown |
Apr-01-09 11:13 AM |
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They already did. |
Qutzupalotl |
Apr-01-09 03:43 PM |
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eric holder, arne duncan, . . |
Dinger |
Apr-01-09 06:40 AM |
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Justice is dead in America |
liberal N proud |
Apr-01-09 06:54 AM |
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Au contraire. This proves that justice is alive. I don't like |
Solomon |
Apr-01-09 07:34 AM |
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So Siegelman and Minor get to go free, too? |
Hissyspit |
Apr-01-09 08:54 AM |
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Excellent Point |
DU9598 |
Apr-01-09 09:06 AM |
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My very 1st thought! |
Pastiche423 |
Apr-01-09 03:16 PM |
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Absolutely correct. There would be a different tune sung here |
elocs |
Apr-01-09 09:38 AM |
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Corrected - good word |
hamsterjill |
Apr-01-09 10:53 AM |
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Smoke screen. |
PassingFair |
Apr-01-09 06:59 AM |
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A dead girl doesn't even do it anymore, |
MadHound |
Apr-01-09 07:03 AM |
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With Larry Craig... |
awoke_in_2003 |
Apr-01-09 09:29 PM |
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Laying the foundation to drop case against Seligman? |
Sanity Claws |
Apr-01-09 07:06 AM |
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Does this mean the conviction will be thrown out too? |
pam4water |
Apr-01-09 07:07 AM |
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Yes. Effectively. |
kag |
Apr-01-09 08:15 AM |
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Nothing's changed, |
Sewsojm |
Apr-01-09 07:07 AM |
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Shouldn't Senators be held to a higher standard? What about a mistrial? Seems like |
mod mom |
Apr-01-09 07:08 AM |
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Those prosecutors need to be fired. |
Cass |
Apr-01-09 07:11 AM |
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what in the hell?! His age didn't stop him from disobeying the law |
nc4bo |
Apr-01-09 07:12 AM |
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And Siegelman still faces jail. |
trof |
Apr-01-09 07:14 AM |
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April Fools! |
Catshrink |
Apr-01-09 07:16 AM |
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I know I'll get flamed but at this point - we got what we needed out of it |
LynneSin |
Apr-01-09 07:22 AM |
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yeppers, you are |
ScaryBob |
Apr-01-09 08:32 AM |
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egg zack LEE |
Botany |
Apr-01-09 08:41 AM |
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We'll have to look |
Turbineguy |
Apr-01-09 09:58 AM |
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I wasn't aware the Constitution allowed laws to be selectively applied at whim. |
Zhade |
Apr-01-09 03:39 PM |
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We got him out of the Senate |
bluestateguy |
Apr-01-09 07:24 AM |
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Seriously! |
LynneSin |
Apr-01-09 08:20 AM |
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Presumably the IRS would have some interest in $250,000 undeclared? |
defendandprotect |
Apr-01-09 08:46 AM |
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I hate to say it but let them go for it |
LynneSin |
Apr-01-09 10:01 AM |
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Prosecuting criminals is pointless now? |
Zhade |
Apr-01-09 03:52 PM |
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uh, fuck that. hello... is this the fucking twilight zone or what??? |
Soylent Brice |
Apr-01-09 07:35 AM |
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I wonder why Holder hasn't done the same with Don Seligman |
Freddie Stubbs |
Apr-01-09 07:36 AM |
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Mabe Stevens first, then Siegelman? n/t |
DemReadingDU |
Apr-01-09 07:41 AM |
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Oh yeah. You consider Siegelman guilty because |
Kingofalldems |
Apr-01-09 07:49 AM |
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I consider both of them guilty |
Freddie Stubbs |
Apr-01-09 10:57 AM |
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April fools? |
Stuckinthebush |
Apr-01-09 08:11 AM |
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Many articles from a variety of sources coming up saying the same. Unfortunately. |
nc4bo |
Apr-01-09 08:35 AM |
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Amazing. Simply friggin' amazing. |
acmavm |
Apr-01-09 08:16 AM |
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naturally -- stevens is a republican so he goes free. nt |
xchrom |
Apr-01-09 08:25 AM |
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That people are bashing Holder over this is disgusting. |
Odin2005 |
Apr-01-09 08:26 AM |
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Please tell me the article originated from the Onion. |
Wapsie B |
Apr-01-09 08:30 AM |
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I'm astonished, but I see nothing wrong with compassion and review . . . |
defendandprotect |
Apr-01-09 08:43 AM |
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If Holder is truly reviewing everything the Bush DOJ did in the last 8 years . . . |
defendandprotect |
Apr-01-09 08:47 AM |
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disgusting... the filth and corruption that is acceptable in the US |
fascisthunter |
Apr-01-09 08:50 AM |
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Do you think Justice should fight to maintain convictions in which |
Raskolnik |
Apr-01-09 10:52 AM |
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Lesson is ...being a criminal pays! |
L0oniX |
Apr-01-09 08:52 AM |
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In Other words: Bush Justice Department Sabotaged The Case Before They Left |
berni_mccoy |
Apr-01-09 08:53 AM |
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The Bush Justice Department? |
Baby Snooks |
Apr-01-09 09:29 AM |
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It was all done by the Bush Justice Department |
DefenseLawyer |
Apr-01-09 10:49 AM |
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That leaves another duty, attending to "misconduct" in DoJ. |
L. Coyote |
Apr-01-09 12:32 PM |
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This is probably the right decision. It doesn't benefit anyone for the Jusice Department |
Raskolnik |
Apr-01-09 09:04 AM |
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No, Mr. Holder is out of order. Literally. There is a conviction and sentencing is the next step. |
Wizard777 |
Apr-01-09 10:17 AM |
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So Holder should ignore the Justice Dept's misconduct and plow ahead with sentencing? |
Raskolnik |
Apr-01-09 10:45 AM |
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No, I'm simply saying that the appeal is the place to address that. |
Wizard777 |
Apr-01-09 06:41 PM |
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Is he going to reverse the ban on Pete Rose next? |
tclambert |
Apr-01-09 09:12 AM |
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He'd be |
tclambert |
Apr-01-09 09:13 AM |
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That’s the problem with an administration (Bush), |
SlingBlade |
Apr-01-09 09:30 AM |
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Will those who sandbagged Justice be charged? |
L. Coyote |
Apr-01-09 09:40 AM |
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Steal a loaf of bread or smoke a marijuana cigarette.. you'll rot in jail.. |
lib2DaBone |
Apr-01-09 09:42 AM |
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“Laws are like spiders’ webs... |
alterfurz |
Apr-01-09 09:53 AM |
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change has finally come to america |
iamthebandfanman |
Apr-01-09 10:37 AM |
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a nation of cowards waits for justice |
Supersedeas |
Apr-01-09 04:32 PM |
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This doesn't surprise me. |
Blue_In_AK |
Apr-01-09 10:34 AM |
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When the rich and powerful take Bribes it’s called Gifts? |
Stinger2 |
Apr-01-09 10:35 AM |
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No, but when the prosecution withholds evidence from the defense, |
Raskolnik |
Apr-01-09 10:48 AM |
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The Outrage over an intelligent choice is staggering. Is this troll central or Stupidity Underground |
digidigido |
Apr-01-09 10:49 AM |
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The outrage is not directed at the intelligence of the choice, but at the staggering stupidity |
L. Coyote |
Apr-01-09 12:41 PM |
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If wanting to prosecute criminals is "stupid", I'm proud not to be as "smart" as you. |
Zhade |
Apr-01-09 03:56 PM |
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Withholding |
iandhr |
Apr-01-09 10:57 AM |
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Do you have evidence that this happened? |
Zhade |
Apr-01-09 03:57 PM |
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I Heard On NPR This Morning That holder & The Judge Are Buddies |
Dinger |
Apr-01-09 11:35 AM |
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I'm not sure what that has to do with it--this is an issue of prosecutorial, not judicial |
Raskolnik |
Apr-01-09 11:48 AM |
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Agreed |
Dinger |
Apr-01-09 01:04 PM |
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"prosecutors' missteps .. disregard some evidence .. whistle-blowing FBI .. improper conduct |
L. Coyote |
Apr-01-09 12:28 PM |
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And Seigelman is shackled in |
xxqqqzme |
Apr-01-09 12:59 PM |
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Carlos Menem ejected from Justice building, flapping arms and mumbling, |
MisterP |
Apr-01-09 01:06 PM |
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Therein lies the problem with putting political ideology ahead of justice |
specimenfred1984 |
Apr-01-09 01:34 PM |
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AP: Stevens' Prosecutors Face Contempt Charges NPR.org, Feb 13, 2009 |
L. Coyote |
Apr-01-09 04:59 PM |
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I wonder what will become of these "prosecutors?" My guess is, they will be well taken care of |
Uncle Joe |
Apr-01-09 07:23 PM |
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It always looked to me like a railroad job. |
bottomtheweaver |
Apr-01-09 07:26 PM |
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Corrupt gifts trumped by "inappropriate relationship" between FBI and witness. |
L. Coyote |
Apr-01-09 08:25 PM |
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Tweety totally gets all of the facts wrong on Poor Ted Stevens = VIDEO |
L. Coyote |
Apr-02-09 10:12 AM |
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