Comments on: Renzi: ‘I am innocent.’ http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:07:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Brain From Planet Arous http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4280750 Brain From Planet Arous Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:04:40 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4280750 Remember Spiro Agnew? "The charges against me are, if you'll pardon the expression, damned lies. I am innocent of these charges. If indicted, I will not resign." -- September, 1973 Remember Spiro Agnew?

“The charges against me are, if you’ll pardon the expression, damned lies. I am innocent of these charges. If indicted, I will not resign.”

– September, 1973

]]> By: RpR http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4280111 RpR Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:53:13 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4280111 Rick Renzi is a good man with 12 children recently his father died and his family is going threw hard times Rick Renzi is a good man with 12 children recently his father died and his family is going threw hard times

]]> By: natisman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4279917 natisman Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:15:37 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279917 if the DoJ with all of their corrupt, bought and paid for attorney’s haven’t indicted him…isn’t that an indication that he might not have done anything? Or there is not enough evidence to charge him? Comment by yisou — Are you serious? Think about what you have said. not only do you show bad thinking on your part, but you put off folks reading your message as fools. Unless of course you are trying to fun us, or your cat did it. if the DoJ with all of their corrupt, bought and paid for attorney’s haven’t indicted him…isn’t that an indication that he might not have done anything? Or there is not enough evidence to charge him?

Comment by yisou —

Are you serious?

Think about what you have said. not only do you show bad thinking on your part, but you put off folks reading your message as fools.

Unless of course you are trying to fun us, or your cat did it.

]]> By: ForTruth http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4279720 ForTruth Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:48:20 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279720 Man I'm glad Rick isn't stepping down, so he can still represent me. /sarcasm In reality we all knew this guy was a schmuck from the get go. There is a video out there, not on YouTube that I could find, where Rick is seen on the day of 9/11 in DC, wearing a wife beater, and a mullet, going off about the events he has seen. It was truly strange. Man I’m glad Rick isn’t stepping down, so he can still represent me.

/sarcasm

In reality we all knew this guy was a schmuck from the get go. There is a video out there, not on YouTube that I could find, where Rick is seen on the day of 9/11 in DC, wearing a wife beater, and a mullet, going off about the events he has seen. It was truly strange.

]]> By: RUCerious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4279635 RUCerious Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:42:03 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279635 When does he go to trial? As much as it ouch! hurts to say this, until he's proven guilty in court, I'm going to reserve judgement. If and when he's convicted, I hope the bastard spends many years in some non-club prison. When does he go to trial? As much as it ouch! hurts to say this, until he’s proven guilty in court, I’m going to reserve judgement.
If and when he’s convicted, I hope the bastard spends many years in some non-club prison.

]]> By: celtic cynic http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4279588 celtic cynic Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:50:59 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279588 Throw Renzi into the same cell/closet with Larry Craig. They're both innocent and will not resign. Throw Renzi into the same cell/closet with Larry Craig. They’re both innocent and will not resign.

]]> By: yisou http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4279583 yisou Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:27:25 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279583 if the DoJ with all of their corrupt, bought and paid for attorney’s haven’t indicted him…isn’t that an indication that he might not have done anything? Or there is not enough evidence to charge him? if the DoJ with all of their corrupt, bought and paid for attorney’s haven’t indicted him…isn’t that an indication that he might not have done anything? Or there is not enough evidence to charge him?

]]> By: Wayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-2/#comment-4279543 Wayne Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:30:05 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279543 He is up for 35 counts, of course he is going to say he is innocent. 35 counts can equal quite a few years, if the judge is grumpy on sentencing day. He is up for 35 counts, of course he is going to say he is innocent.
35 counts can equal quite a few years, if the judge is grumpy on sentencing day.

]]> By: natisman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279530 natisman Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:43:52 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279530 The GOP is becoming a national JOKE, thanks to dishonorable men like Renzi et al. What a laughinstock this party has become. Soon it will no longer exist. Comment by satirev — February 25, 2008 @ 9:54 pm Good, then perhaps the Democratic Party can once again become a more working class party again. I am really tired of rank and file not being listened too because we are in many cases Republicon lite. I think Clinton was good for some reasons and he throws out a good speech but what he did to us in his eight years was disgusting, remember naafta and who can forget what he did to the for the FCC. The GOP is becoming a national JOKE, thanks to dishonorable men like Renzi et al. What a laughinstock this party has become. Soon it will no longer exist.

Comment by satirev — February 25, 2008 @ 9:54 pm

Good, then perhaps the Democratic Party can once again become a more working class party again. I am really tired of rank and file not being listened too because we are in many cases Republicon lite. I think Clinton was good for some reasons and he throws out a good speech but what he did to us in his eight years was disgusting, remember naafta and who can forget what he did to the for the FCC.

]]> By: Sabyen91 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279523 Sabyen91 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:27:07 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279523 Yeah, Shayne, 35 counts...I am thinking innocent is a bit misleading. Yeah, Shayne, 35 counts…I am thinking innocent is a bit misleading.

]]> By: Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279521 Shayne Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:25:17 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279521 Good point on Jefferson JP. But as far as Renzi's "I am innocent." Let him tell it to the judge. Good point on Jefferson JP. But as far as Renzi’s “I am innocent.” Let him tell it to the judge.

]]> By: Sabyen91 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279517 Sabyen91 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:18:43 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279517 I have a question. I certainly don't know what happened with Jefferson but if the DoJ with all of their corrupt, bought and paid for attorney's haven't indicted him...isn't that an indication that he might not have done anything? Or there is not enough evidence to charge him? I have a question. I certainly don’t know what happened with Jefferson but if the DoJ with all of their corrupt, bought and paid for attorney’s haven’t indicted him…isn’t that an indication that he might not have done anything? Or there is not enough evidence to charge him?

]]> By: Mr. Evil http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279490 Mr. Evil Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:34:06 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279490 The trouble is calibleu that they've set the bar so low that a mouse would have a hard time doing the limbo under it. The trouble is calibleu that they’ve set the bar so low that a mouse would have a hard time doing the limbo under it.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279470 The Republic of Stupidity Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:15:25 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279470 Comment by calibleu — February 25, 2008 @ 10:12 pm Ever since the S.S. GOOP started taking on water. Unfortunately, it's too little too late. The ship isn't sinking... it's sitting solidly on the bottom. Yes, we have been dealing w/ a pathological liar for 7 years. He's done an enormous amount of damage to the country in that time, and STILL some willingly follow him. It is painful to watch. Comment by calibleu — February 25, 2008 @ 10:12 pm

Ever since the S.S. GOOP started taking on water. Unfortunately, it’s too little too late. The ship isn’t sinking… it’s sitting solidly on the bottom.

Yes, we have been dealing w/ a pathological liar for 7 years. He’s done an enormous amount of damage to the country in that time, and STILL some willingly follow him. It is painful to watch.

]]> By: calibleu http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279467 calibleu Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:12:30 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279467 Ever deal w/ a pathological lair? they are scary people. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 25, 2008 @ 9:56 pm We have been dealing with a pathological liar for the last 7 years. Since Bush has been able to get away with all of his lies without any consequences, the rest of them think they have a free pass. Then Boehner comes out and says “I have made it clear that I will hold our members to the highest standards of ethical conduct,” My question is since when has he been concerned about ethical conduct? Ever deal w/ a pathological lair? they are scary people. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 25, 2008 @ 9:56 pm

We have been dealing with a pathological liar for the last 7 years. Since Bush has been able to get away with all of his lies without any consequences, the rest of them think they have a free pass.

Then Boehner comes out and says “I have made it clear that I will hold our members to the highest standards of ethical conduct,” My question is since when has he been concerned about ethical conduct?

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279466 The Republic of Stupidity Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:12:18 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279466 We’re going to need more prisons. Comment by Shayne — February 25, 2008 @ 10:08 pm Hmmmm... and once again, we find something to agree on. Spooky. Yer welcome, Z. We’re going to need more prisons.

Comment by Shayne — February 25, 2008 @ 10:08 pm

Hmmmm… and once again, we find something to agree on. Spooky.

Yer welcome, Z.

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279464 Zooey Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:10:47 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279464 Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 25, 2008 @ 10:07 pm Amazing. Thanks, TRoS. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 25, 2008 @ 10:07 pm

Amazing.

Thanks, TRoS.

]]> By: Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279459 Shayne Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:08:02 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279459 Not guilty on 35 counts. Does he understand that they only had to file the charges they new they could get convictions on. That they're judged on the percent of convictions on charges and that they'd have to be crazy to charge him for extra things they couldn't get convictions on. Does he not understand these are Federal prosecutors. Apparently all these guys thought the Republican control was going to last forever. We're going to need more prisons. Not guilty on 35 counts. Does he understand that they only had to file the charges they new they could get convictions on. That they’re judged on the percent of convictions on charges and that they’d have to be crazy to charge him for extra things they couldn’t get convictions on. Does he not understand these are Federal prosecutors. Apparently all these guys thought the Republican control was going to last forever. We’re going to need more prisons.

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279458 The Republic of Stupidity Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:07:29 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279458 Huh? Comment by Zooey — February 25, 2008 @ 9:59 pm True, Z. It was, maybe the fall of 2005. Some guy called in from Florida to talk about this brutal murder (some folks killed some migrant workers in a trailer) and something BillO had said about it to a caller. O'Reilly got mad at the guy and literally told him, "I don't take calls on this show, okay?" It was indeed stunning, even by BillO's standards. Huh?

Comment by Zooey — February 25, 2008 @ 9:59 pm

True, Z. It was, maybe the fall of 2005. Some guy called in from Florida to talk about this brutal murder (some folks killed some migrant workers in a trailer) and something BillO had said about it to a caller. O’Reilly got mad at the guy and literally told him, “I don’t take calls on this show, okay?”

It was indeed stunning, even by BillO’s standards.

]]> By: gummitch http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/comment-page-1/#comment-4279455 gummitch Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:03:24 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/renzi-%e2%80%98i-am-innocent%e2%80%99/#comment-4279455 Renzi, Cunningham, Ney . . . all believed the Rovian myth of the permanent Republican majority and figured they would never actually be punished for their misdeeds. Jefferson is probably using the shield of Congress to protect himself until he can dump whatever incriminating evidence is available. Politics has always attracted real sh!tbags but the Republicans, of late, are apparently trying to recreate the glory of the Tammany era. Renzi, Cunningham, Ney . . . all believed the Rovian myth of the permanent Republican majority and figured they would never actually be punished for their misdeeds. Jefferson is probably using the shield of Congress to protect himself until he can dump whatever incriminating evidence is available.

Politics has always attracted real sh!tbags but the Republicans, of late, are apparently trying to recreate the glory of the Tammany era.

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