If Only America Were the National Basketball Association, Gonzales Might be History by Now

[demobabe]

A BUZZFLASH EDITORIAL

We read with keen interest the great sorrow and lamentation about an NBA referee who was allegedly discovered to be betting on league games.

As the Chicago Tribune reported in its July 25 editorial entitled "A flagrant foul on the NBA":

Last month, the National Basketball Association was informed that the FBI and the Justice Department were investigating Tim Donaghy, a 13-year referee, on suspicion that he bet on NBA games and provided inside information to gamblers about players. On July 9, Donaghy sent a letter to the league tendering his resignation.

So, in less than time than you can say b-ball, the compromised ref was gone. Would we were so lucky with Alberto "Consigliere" Gonzales.

But there's potentially worse news for the league: Donaghy has reportedly told investigators that he will name other officials and players involved in gambling.

These charges could shatter the already fragile credibility of the NBA. Complaints about officiating were rampant during this year's NBA playoffs.

The analogy to the Bush Administration goes without saying, except that the reaction of so many poobahs, pundits and almost the entire Republican Congressional delegation is comparable to standing up for the referee and defending his right to stay on officiating games.

That certainly is how this group of D.C. insiders, and betrayers of the rule of law, are handling the brazen -- and even outlandishly bizarre -- ongoing perjury committed by Gonzales in his recent appearances before Congress.

Full article here: http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/editorials/150

[ChoralScholar]

1. The sad part is

that people (in general) expect more accountability in sports than they do in government...

[EST]

2. Couldn't qualify.

He can't dirbble and he ain't tall enough.

[More Than A Feeling]

3. If America was the NFL, the whole Bush administration

would have been suspended and replaced a long time ago.

That settles it. Roger Goodell for President!

[opihimoimoi]

4. Losing Season for 6 years in a row....nary a touchdown either....WTF?

[demobabe]

6. It is true, nothing but fumbles and turnovers... nt

[smalll]

5. Maybe. If we could just find a dog-fighting facility on the Gonzalez compound back in Texas,

then he might be in trouble.

[BlooInBloo]

7. You mean a dictatorship rather than a democracy with due process? Sheesh.

Teh stupid! It burns!

EDIT: My god. The number of DUers who value speed more that individual civil protections is mind-boggling.

[demobabe]

8. kick

:kick:

[mmonk]

9. Still depends on the ref.