Comments on: Breaking news - legislators arrested

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 27 May 2005 20:46:22 +0000

I hope they get more than a slap on the wrist and a “fine”. Everyone knows that there are a lot of “career” polititions out there throughout the US. Go FBI !!! Don’t stop here; it’s time to get back to running the country, state by state, without the greasing palms of good ‘ol boys (and they aren’t just in the South, it’s not by the colour of their skin, nor Democratic or Republican). I get so sick and tired of my tax dollars paying greedy, status seeking people who run for offices. Now, don’t get me wrong; there are a lot of folks in office who have the best at heart. They are the ones who have a hard time getting anything through because there are so many lobbiests, people with their own agenda and payolas going on.
This is just the tip of the iceberg and it’s not just Tennessee!!! Like I said, “Go FBI !!!”
Bonnie

By: Brian Tobler

Brian Tobler — Fri, 27 May 2005 18:54:37 +0000

You’re right uncle, thats why they are all freaking out and cant wait to get out for Memorial Day……check the local airports to the Caymen’s Ha!! But the funny thing is THEY think they are smarter than the “other” guy. We’ll see also how long it takes the race card to show up etc….do any of them know Micheal Jackson or Scott Peterson??

By: SayUncle

SayUncle — Fri, 27 May 2005 18:35:01 +0000

I’m certain if the FBI caught this, there’s plenty more going on that’s not getting caught.

By: Brian Tobler

Brian Tobler — Fri, 27 May 2005 18:30:30 +0000

NOW….whats amusing is the reactions from the other legislators. Have you noticed how they all are …”shocked” “sad” “scared”"??? Wonder why??

By: Brian Tobler

Brian Tobler — Fri, 27 May 2005 18:26:54 +0000

Whata mess. After living out of state in the “great” state of California for over 20 years it amazes me how others just dont learn from the mistakes they make out here(everyone wants to be like California). Remember when you were taught to just do the right thing?? Tennessee has its share of crooks, rogues, and thieves also I see. Its damn embarrassing to be from there right now. Hopefully the people of Tennessee will fry their asses. Glad someone has taken action.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 27 May 2005 16:54:15 +0000

When Congress regulates buying and selling, the first thing bought or sold…is the Congressmen.

By: _Jon

_Jon — Fri, 27 May 2005 14:21:12 +0000

My question is; “Will any of them (if convicted) serve prison time?”
It seems to me that government employees who break the law always seem to get “reprimanded” and suspended with pay.

By: SayUncle

SayUncle — Thu, 26 May 2005 18:13:33 +0000

John is Harold’s uncle. No relation to me.

By: gunner

gunner — Thu, 26 May 2005 18:05:53 +0000

Were any of the ones arrested listed as being against HB 2225? This may throw that bill a gift if its opponents are taken down.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 26 May 2005 18:01:43 +0000

Damn. That’s good stuff.

How is John Ford related to Harold Ford?

-A

By: Kirk

Kirk — Thu, 26 May 2005 15:57:24 +0000

Man that must be a cool stat to live in…

Are you sure that it is a real state??? I always thought that a state where the legislative body was not above the law was one of those mythical lands you read to your kids as bedtime stories…

By: Thibodeaux

Thibodeaux — Thu, 26 May 2005 15:18:14 +0000

Holy Cow.