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2008-07-22 India-Pakistan

Nuclear arms debate leaves Indian government on verge of collapse

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Posted by john frum 2008-07-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Jailed parliamentarians, some convicted of murder
Why can't we have jailed congressmen, too?

Posted by Spot">Spot 2008-07-22 08:03|| 2008-07-22 08:03|| Front Page Top

#2 Why can't we have jailed congressmen, too?
Posted by: Spot

Because our government (may the fleas of a thousand camels, etc., etc.) is too corrupt to arrest them, prosecute them, hold them accountable, actually use the facts to determine guilt or innocense, and simply won't do it. I doubt there are three "honest" lawmakers in Congress, and there are probably 10%-15% of government employees that, if examined closely, could be found guilty of violating the laws of the United States. It is the biggest, most hushed-up problem we have with our government, and it's been going on since the days of George Washington.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2008-07-22 18:17|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2008-07-22 18:17|| Front Page Top

#3 Old P, I am pretty sure we do have some jailed Congressmen, or at least did. The war hero from southern Cal comes to mind, for one, though I cannot recall his name.
Now, we have many others who deserve such treatment, including (in my opinion, which should keep me from getting on THAT jury), our own William Jefferson.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2008-07-22 20:56|| 2008-07-22 20:56|| Front Page Top

#4 Duke Cunningham

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-07-22 21:01|| 2008-07-22 21:01|| Front Page Top

#5 Also James Traficant.

btw, Duke is pulling down a $64,000 pension while in the slammer and Traficant nicks the Treasury for a legal $40,000.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-07-22 21:05|| 2008-07-22 21:05|| Front Page Top

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