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wndycty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 10:56 AM
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What can you tell me about Judge G. Thomas Porteous & why Jonathan Turley is representing him. . .
. . .in his Senate impeachment hearing?

I am unfamiliar with this case does anyone have more info?
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 11:08 AM
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1. He's a big crook in Louisiana - kickbacks, gifts, etc.,
owned by corporations.
I was reading about him on the weekend.
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wndycty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 11:27 AM
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2. What do you mke of Turley representing him?
:kick:
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 02:13 PM
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3. Nothing
Lawyers never surprise me. :evilgrin:
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Iggo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 02:18 PM
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4. He's a lawyer doing his job.
That's what I make of it.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 02:19 PM
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5. Even the slimiest criminals deserve good legal representation.
They don't always get it, but the guarantee is there in the constitution.
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TBF Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-10 02:21 PM
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6. Clinton appointed him - so I'm not surprised to see Turley representing. nt
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