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In reply to the discussion: Why did Obama's Justice Department recently argue AGAINST Don Siegelman's release from prison? [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)32. I didn't say you did either. You don't get specific as to what you and Karl think
the governor is guilty of. Bush will agree with you but most states' attys Generals don't.
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Why did Obama's Justice Department recently argue AGAINST Don Siegelman's release from prison? [View all]
red dog 1
Feb 2015
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I cant say what I think about Karl Rove who orchestrated this...my blood pressure will kill me
NoJusticeNoPeace
Feb 2015
#1
another blow for me against obama for allowing this. the buck stops at the top
roguevalley
Feb 2015
#7
It is extremely aggravating, especially knowing they are doing it for political reasons
NoJusticeNoPeace
Feb 2015
#8
Really? Justice, not optics, matters to a strong leader. He did not do anything wrong, even
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#5
First, Ted Stevens was a Republican. THAT is the difference. As for believing you, I don't doubt a
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#41
Don Siegelman not only had a great legal team, he had support from all over the country
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#43
Facts are facts whether you agree with them or not. There wasn't a loophole, there was MASSIVE
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#45
You mean Siegelman is actually not innocent? Don't bring facts into this! He was definitely
msanthrope
Feb 2015
#6
It doesn't matter what the facts/nuances are. Go reread that paragraph I pulled from NYT.
MADem
Feb 2015
#39
It is SHAMEFUL, that Karl Rove's criminal enterprise to take down a good Democratic Gov.
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#4
Karl Rove couldnt beat him in an election so he orchestrated this INSANITY
NoJusticeNoPeace
Feb 2015
#11
Really, what is he guilty of?? I know this case, so please enlighten me regarding what I may have
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#16
You'll have to do better than that. This is a Democratic forum where smears from anonymous
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#24
Well, facts trump opinions based only one's personal experiences, and Siegelman is so far
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#34
I didn't say you did either. You don't get specific as to what you and Karl think
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#32