Comments on: Ex-Rep. Bob Ney Gets 30 Months In Jail

Former Ohio GOP Congressman Sentenced For Role In Abramoff Corruption Scandal

[scouser691]

Just like Mark Foley he falls back on the alcohol excuse. Isn't the Republican party supposed to be the party of "personal responsibility" or does that only apply when you're up on the pulpit moralizing to the common folk.

[rafterman1]

"hummm Morgantown WV, isn't that close to the border of Ohio? How conveniently close to his home state."

Actually, that's what the Bureau of Prosns does when they assign prisons to convicts. They try and find the closest one to the prisoner's home so that family can visit easier and such.

[tejasdemo]

The demons of addiction ? It should have been 30 years.

[luvny-2009]

hummm Morgantown WV, isn't that close to the border of Ohio? How conveniently close to his home state.

[jimibear]

"I wonder if his Congressional Pension is paid while he is in prison or do they wait until he is released?
Posted by raboz146 at 10:30 AM : Jan 19, 2007
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Actually (and refreshingly) the newly-introduced "Duke Cunningham Bill" (named after another corrupt Republican)would strip pensions from congresspeople convicted of corruption. They would lose their pensions if found guilty of:

"bribery of public officials and witnesses, offenses related to officers and employees acting as agents of foreign principals, conspiracy to commit any of the above crimes, conspiracy to violate post-employment restrictions statutes and perjury in falsely denying any of the above."


The bill was introduced by a Democrat, of course. Nancy Boyda of Kansas. Here's the story:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,244339,00.html

Even Fox News couldn't find a pro-Republican slant in this one.

[mahasana]

The Radical Christial Extremists never apologize for their wrongdoings. They blame the devil or a demon addiction for their ways and refuse to take responsibility for misusing their free will. They are crackpots, the lot of them. Given the power, they push their *** down your throat (with a sappy smile and no matter how hard you protest.) Just study our President.

[webdepot]

Equity in sentencing in this country has never been something to brag about... It is quite obvious personal animosity or personal acceptance (gee too bad you were caught, but I gotta do some kind of punishment) of prosecutors/judges figures in some sentences just as in this case.

When some crack head with a nickel bag of dope can draw a stiffer sentence than a murderer, something is drastically wrong..

Punishment befitting the crime does not exist in this country... for the most part..

[chicabear1]

The sentence is nothing more than a slap on the wrist. Naughty, naughty Ney! Be a good boy and play fair and honest or you'll have to sit on the naughty chair! LOL!

[ceekuei]

Organized political crime is the American way besides burgers and fries and mum's apple pie.

[webdepot]

"White House spokesman Tony Snow said Ney's criminal activity "is not a reflection of the Republican Party."

Wellllll... yes and no... Ney's criminal activity seems to be indicative of politicians in general... this latest round of investigations however, are starting to show the Republicans have honed corruption into a fine art form...



"I allowed myself to get too comfortable with the way things have been done in Washington, D.C., for too long," Ney said in a written statement after his previous court appearance.

This seems to be saying the corruption has been ongoing for years...


"Ney also asked Huvelle to rule that his corruption was influenced by alcohol addiction."

What the hell is in the halls of Congress... a freakin' bunch of drunkards... Obviously they are getting paid way too much..!!!

[rational12]

What's the penalty for bank robbery? Which is more harmful to our society, bank robbery or political corruption?

I dare say the latter.

Thirty months is not harsh enough; stealing public funds and vote-selling should net a far, far more severe penalty, commensurate with the damage caused our country.

[raboz146]

I wonder if his Congressional Pension is paid while he is in prison or do they wait until he is released?

Wow - a corrupt politician - and a Republican as well. What a surprise.

[rharrin1]

With all the judges and connections in place it's not possible for a republican to get a stiff sentence.

Look around people that rob a convenience store for 20 dollars gets more time than these legal crooks.

Probably go to a country club jail to boot.

[jhindson1]

What a scumbag! Blaming his behaviour on alcohol means he has not changed and is not sorry. Just a lame attempt at diverting his personal responsibility.

[jimibear]

One corrupt politician down, many thousands to go ...