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Remind me again how both parties are basically the same (Original Post) TruckFump Dec 2019 OP
There is a reason Putin compromised the Republican Party and didn't even approach Democrats. Midnight Writer Dec 2019 #1
Sure seems that way. TruckFump Dec 2019 #3
GOPee is really a crime syndicate. lastlib Dec 2019 #2
I like the graphic but would love Control-Z Dec 2019 #4
Got the poster from All Hat No Cattle TruckFump Dec 2019 #6
Did not find a link to any stats, but found this: TruckFump Dec 2019 #7
Better than any stats! Poiuyt Dec 2019 #18
I'm guessing the one conviction is Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL). CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #16
Good question for Susan Sarandon. George II Dec 2019 #5
And Nader. And Michael Moore. NurseJackie Dec 2019 #10
I think those numbers are off. By a lot! Grins Dec 2019 #8
Need to clarify if its elected reps or staffers/appointees. meadowlander Dec 2019 #14
If Caspar Weinberger hadn't been pardoned, Reagan would have CaptYossarian Dec 2019 #17
Whatabout? gibraltar72 Dec 2019 #9
Looks like it started with this.. Historic NY Dec 2019 #11
+1000 smirkymonkey Dec 2019 #15
K&R ffr Dec 2019 #12
K n R ! Thanks for posting! JoeOtterbein Dec 2019 #13
There is a certain candidate who calls us the lesser of two evils. nt OldRed2450 Dec 2019 #19
the only unique advantage the cons have is their 20-1 talk radio monopoly that can hit 50 mil a week certainot Dec 2019 #20
EXACTLY. . . BigDemVoter Dec 2019 #21

TruckFump

(5,812 posts)
3. Sure seems that way.
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 04:00 PM
Dec 2019

IMO, the Repukes are interested in money whereas the Dems care about the welfare of the citizens.

Big dif, IMO!

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)
4. I like the graphic but would love
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 04:31 PM
Dec 2019

to see these stats linked to a factual and reliable source.

Is there one - a source we might link back to?

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)
16. I'm guessing the one conviction is Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL).
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:25 PM
Dec 2019

I'm not sure about Anthony Weiner.

Or are these stats for the Executive Branch? Bert Lance, maybe?

Grins

(7,189 posts)
8. I think those numbers are off. By a lot!
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 05:21 PM
Dec 2019

I seem to recall the Reagan administration alone had 130 accused, and/or indicted, and/or imprisoned.

Add in both Bush’s and now Trump...!

CaptYossarian

(6,448 posts)
17. If Caspar Weinberger hadn't been pardoned, Reagan would have
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:30 PM
Dec 2019

passed Nixon. They ended in a tie. But Nixon got his numbers in only six years. Reagan gets the dreaded "Roger Maris asterisk".

 

certainot

(9,090 posts)
20. the only unique advantage the cons have is their 20-1 talk radio monopoly that can hit 50 mil a week
Thu Dec 5, 2019, 06:43 PM
Dec 2019

with unchallenged lies, starting out of liimbaaugh's ass every day - today he was explaining dems just can't stand trump's incredible success, how it was the democrats using russia, etc

and chuck todd just did it again, ending an interview with louisiana gop rep mike johnson and while he gave the asswipe some hitback he ended it suggesting everyone on both sides is concerned at how uncivil this is getting.....

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