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rocktivity

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21. DING DING DING! PCIntern, you're our grand prize winner!
Sat Jun 23, 2012, 08:28 PM
Jun 2012

Last edited Fri Jun 27, 2014, 05:57 PM - Edit history (11)

Paterno was the Emperor of the entire State and held more power than anyone, ANYONE who lived here...(T)here was nothing he didn't know, and nothing was ever going to occur which would derail his Empire, until this creep, this slimy sonofabitch did what he did and was finally revealed to the world.

For decades, Paterno had the luxury of not being very concerned with Sandusky's "activities" because of the strong defensive line he'd built around his empire -- a line that, as you say, also encompassed Pennsylvania's political structure. That's why Paterno wasn't criticized, never mind wasn't punished, for speaking at the 1988 GOP convention (as a state employee, it was illegal), and why every previous punishment of Sandusky resulted only in wrist taps and gentle demotions.

And remember the judge who gave Sandusky no-money-down bail and freedom to travel? When I learned that Sandusky's youth foundation had sponsored a fundraiser for her, I gave her the benefit of the doubt: as one of Sandusky's demotions, he ended direct involvement in the foundation in 2008. There was only one logical explanation for the judge not even considering recusing herself -- the fundraiser must have taken place AFTER 2008. But noooo, it turned out that it took place in 2007!

Who knew (or should have known) what about Sandusky, when did they know it, and why didn't they at least try to stop him sooner? Damned good questions -- and they need to be asked all the way up to the Pennsylvania's governor's office.


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I think there is a whole pedophile ring there Broderick Jun 2012 #1
Absolutely. n/t PCIntern Jun 2012 #2
not just there, but doubtlessly, Washington, too villager Jun 2012 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author Drunken Irishman Jun 2012 #4
This. Nostradammit Jun 2012 #5
Absolutely Aerows Jun 2012 #8
I saw the interview Broderick Jun 2012 #11
So you think Sandusky would go through an entire trial, get convicted, THEN squeal? cherokeeprogressive Jun 2012 #9
Don't ask me Broderick Jun 2012 #10
I can explain it much simpler gregoire Jun 2012 #6
You and your father have very vivid imaginations alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #7
This crap happens in clusters Aerows Jun 2012 #13
And you know better,I'm certain PCIntern Jun 2012 #18
The image of alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #19
He did... PCIntern Jun 2012 #20
Oh, I've done my time in the Commonwealth alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #22
Cover-Ups Almost Always Are As Bad As The Crime... KharmaTrain Jun 2012 #12
Just because Paterno protected and encouraged pedophiles... gregoire Jun 2012 #28
I would love to know what happened to the prosecutor who "disappeared" in 2005 joeybee12 Jun 2012 #14
Me too Aerows Jun 2012 #16
Did I read that Sandusky would ask for hedgehog Jun 2012 #15
I bet this is the tip of a corrupt ice berg. Those in power will be glad to "close this chapter".nm rhett o rick Jun 2012 #17
DING DING DING! PCIntern, you're our grand prize winner! rocktivity Jun 2012 #21
Indeed. blue neen Jun 2012 #26
Thanks...hey do me favor and talk to Mr. Mystery up thread. Nt PCIntern Jun 2012 #29
a young woman investigated and broke this story. Wonder if she'll reach the prominence of Liberal_in_LA Jun 2012 #23
Her name is Sara Ganim. femmocrat Jun 2012 #24
thanks! Liberal_in_LA Jun 2012 #25
She definitely deserves a round of applause, kudos, accolades, etc. blue neen Jun 2012 #27
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