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Re: Wilson says party funneled checks

redriver — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:20:03 -0400

The state democratic party has some explaining to do also. Along with the leaders in the legislature and anyone appointed by Easley. This will be a long investigation unless the democrats stop it cold by convincing someone to plead guilty and take the punishment. They are going to throw Easley under the bus if they can to save their hides. And this all happened after the ethics reform was past. Boy, I am sure glad we had that passed, it sure made a difference. Looks like the democratic party may have to adopt an entire wing at central prison. I have not heard about any of the state democratic leadership standing up and screaming foul. I guess they are all at home auditing their own books and consulting with an attorney since this seems to be against the very laws they put in place.

I'm sure Pat McCrory did all he could!

GiggleBox — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:39:04 -0400

Have you prayed to Jesus to ask what exact failing you're mad about yet?

What Would He Say?

How much did Wilson funnel last cycle?

PoliticalJunkie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:33:01 -0400

He's used to paying for his seat. I'm sure Perdue didn't give it to him for free.

Perdue did the same thing...

PoliticalJunkie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:36:28 -0400

...why isn't she being investigated?

Re: Money flows to Etheridge

GrayJ — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:46:31 -0400

Yes who are "the trial lawyers", they sound shady.

Re: Money flows to Etheridge

awbeal — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:12:07 -0400

Who are "the trial lawyers"? Sounds as if all trial lawyers agree on something and form one group.

Re: Money flows to Etheridge

GiggleBox — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:10:20 -0400

Just more proof that Paul Terrel guy should run everything since he has no support.

Re: Secretary of State investigates Beason

CitizenOpinionated — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:35:25 -0400

What, if any, role could or does the Attorney General have in such a matter?

Re: Why isn't he in jail

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:08:52 -0400

Keep in mind that the court of public opinion has much different standards than a legal case that would almost certainly be appealed. In addition, many of the things that may upset you the most were not against the law at the time.

— RTB

Re: Why isn't he in jail

PoliticalJunkie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:46:47 -0400

Is it possible that he received immunity from prosecution in return for cooperating with their case against Black?

I'd certainly hope not. He is as culpable as any one other than Black, didn't you report that he had essentially an open tab on his credit card for legislative leadership at various Raleigh restaurants and bars?

Re: The consulting loophole, revisited

j1c2kp — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:12:57 -0400

Who writes the state laws? Legislators! And they protect their own.

Re: Why isn't he in jail

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:10:02 -0400

That's a question better answered by the Wake County district attorney, but my general understanding was that it was not an air-tight case because of the length of time since the loan and some haziness on the legal arguments. Beason was prosecuted successfully on a weapons charge, however.

— RTB

Re: Why isn't he in jail

PoliticalJunkie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:07:40 -0400

Why wasn't he charged?

Re: Why isn't he in jail

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:02:00 -0400

No charges were ever filed in that case.

— RTB

Why isn't he in jail

PoliticalJunkie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:00:51 -0400

For giving Black the 500 K "loan"?