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55. for the millionth time on DU

Sun Feb 8, 2015, 10:42 AM

Feb 2015

The Attorney General is the federal prosecutor, that side argues for the government's case against a defendant. It is the defendant's attorney who can argue for the defendant.

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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 OP

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

Siegelman's on my short list 99th_Monkey Feb 2015 #2

+1 Enthusiast Feb 2015 #48

Other: Obama is not going to pardon this guy. The optics are bad. MADem Feb 2015 #3

Really? Justice, not optics, matters to a strong leader. He did not do anything wrong, even sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #5

+100000000 woo me with science Feb 2015 #17

Yes, really--and optics do matter, even to strong leaders. MADem Feb 2015 #37

First, Ted Stevens was a Republican. THAT is the difference. As for believing you, I don't doubt a sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #41

Ted Stevens had a good legal team that found "the loophole." MADem Feb 2015 #42

Don Siegelman not only had a great legal team, he had support from all over the country sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #43

I don't agree. MADem Feb 2015 #44

Facts are facts whether you agree with them or not. There wasn't a loophole, there was MASSIVE sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #45

Yes--facts ARE facts. MADem Feb 2015 #47

You mean Siegelman is actually not innocent? Don't bring facts into this! He was definitely msanthrope Feb 2015 #6

Yep, that's all I'm saying. MADem Feb 2015 #38

Certainly, the President needs to consider his future MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #9

Behold, Proles, and despair BrotherIvan Feb 2015 #12

Patriots who love their country MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #13

To Serve America. woo me with science Feb 2015 #21

The bipartisan platform! nt MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #33

+1 an entire shit load. Enthusiast Feb 2015 #49

I know the joke they're laughing at. red dog 1 Feb 2015 #59

Clarification no_hypocrisy Feb 2015 #35

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

What about the convicted aspirant Feb 2015 #10

+100000000 Too revolted to create sentences. woo me with science Feb 2015 #19

I understand the revulsion. It is becoming a way of life, sadly. sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #36

PLUS ONE, a huge bunch! Enthusiast Feb 2015 #50

Karl Rove couldnt beat him in an election so he orchestrated this INSANITY NoJusticeNoPeace Feb 2015 #11

I know Don,,,,, and he is quilty as charged. Cryptoad Feb 2015 #14

Really, what is he guilty of?? I know this case, so please enlighten me regarding what I may have sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #16

,, of being a crooked politican Cryptoad Feb 2015 #18

You'll have to do better than that. This is a Democratic forum where smears from anonymous sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #24

just the voice of experience Cryptoad Feb 2015 #29

Well, facts trump opinions based only one's personal experiences, and Siegelman is so far sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #34

Thank you. Enthusiast Feb 2015 #51

Lol, so you have nothing i get it! nt Logical Feb 2015 #53

yep,, very obvious "you get it" nt Cryptoad Feb 2015 #54

Wow. You side with Karl Rove on this. What specifically is he guilty of? rhett o rick Feb 2015 #25

I reread my post Cryptoad Feb 2015 #28

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

eh ok.. but... V0ltairesGh0st Feb 2015 #15

Yes, he is also a political prisoner. n/t sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #23

Absolutely yes catchnrelease Feb 2015 #26

Sadly, he will likely die in prison. progressoid Feb 2015 #60

Hell, half the politicians in Alabam sulphurdunn Feb 2015 #20

since and before....... Cryptoad Feb 2015 #30

The "Justice Department" woo me with science Feb 2015 #22

This is a list of Defense contracts and political donations. wolfie001 Feb 2015 #27

That they are worse is necessary for the scam. woo me with science Feb 2015 #31

That's it exactly, isn't it? The Repubs play their role, the moral compass moves in that direction sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #40

The scam is becoming more obvious by the day.........nt Enthusiast Feb 2015 #52

Thanks for posting this, woo me with science. red dog 1 Feb 2015 #56

kick - corrupt government woo me with science Feb 2015 #46

for the millionth time on DU treestar Feb 2015 #55

Facts, facts! Who needs those pesky facts? MADem Feb 2015 #57

Very good question Ramses Feb 2015 #58

kick woo me with science Feb 2015 #61

kick woo me with science Feb 2015 #62