Ex-Rep. Jefferson Convicted in Bribery Scheme


	Ex-Rep. Jefferson Convicted in Bribery Scheme

jatfla

8-5-2009 7:30 PM

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jatfla says:

Good. But I wonder who the companies were which were objects of the bribes and payoffs. Should they also be pursued?

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8-5-2009 7:35 PM

clip-on-tie

This is the same guy that was PROMOTED by Nancy Pelosi after his indictment to a committee where he had access to classified information. Well liberals, where's your outrage at the "culture of corruption"? Quick! Play the race card! This guy is obviously a victim here!

8-5-2009 8:25 PM

disenchantedcitizen

This guy is a scumbag of the first order.

Anyone who tries to use the race card in this matter is just demanding to be kicked in the ass.

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