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KansDem

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11. Resignation? To Hell with that! Why isn't he in prison?

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 12:37 PM

Nov 2013

The article says he was recently convicted of possessing cocaine, so why is he still walking around free? Shouldn't he be in jail?

That would lead to his resignation. Trying to conduct House business would be extremely difficult from a 6x8-foot prison cell...

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'High' hypocrisy on Capitol Hill: Congressional leaders ignore calls for Radel's resignation [View all] unhappycamper Nov 2013 OP

Politicians live above us.... Lobo27 Nov 2013 #1

Recall yeoman6987 Nov 2013 #5

k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #2

Because everyone deserves a second chance - unless they're a Democrat. Scuba Nov 2013 #3

Its no secret that... TRoN33 Nov 2013 #4

Drugs coming in to the US from or through Mexico. DhhD Nov 2013 #6

The US narcotics market is estimated to be worth $60 Billion annually. DhhD Nov 2013 #7

Where are the Democrats on this? WowSeriously Nov 2013 #8

The country is run by drunks sorefeet Nov 2013 #9

Take his fucking food away. JEB Nov 2013 #10

Resignation? To Hell with that! Why isn't he in prison? KansDem Nov 2013 #11

Weiner's,weiner was more important than Radel's "blow".... Historic NY Nov 2013 #12

Yes but HE'S A REPUBLICAN! chuckstevens Nov 2013 #13

Mark Sanford and Vito Fossella, both adulterers. Jim Lane Dec 2013 #15

High hypocrisy is SOP, standard operating procedure for the GOP.....nt Enthusiast Nov 2013 #14