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Democratic Governor of Alabama Railroaded?

| Mon Feb. 25, 2008 1:01 PM PST

The Don Siegelman case has been followed in some corners of the mainstream media, but has yet to generate any real outrage. It should: It appears that the Democratic governor of Alabama was thrown into prison after Republican operatives and officeholders in the state (with the help of Karl Rove) gamed the justice system. People are speaking out, including 52 former state attorneys-general of both political parties who feel Siegelman was dealt a case of twisted justice. Let's hope this 60 Minutes report draws more attention to the situation. It's a good way to learn about the case.

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Submitted by brent maupin (not verified) on Mon Feb. 25, 2008 1:28 PM PST.

i am in favor of the gradual abolition of the federal government to be replaced by a loose confederation of bio-regional city states, much the same as what is being proposed by the vermont secessionist movement. brent francis maupin

Submitted by Michael Z (not verified) on Mon Feb. 25, 2008 3:39 PM PST.

Just the kind of dirty BS you would expect from the Bush Rove white house, its a little sad how unsurprising it is, and a reflection of just how disgusting Bush & Rove are. Of course the fact that Hillary wants to compare Roves tactics to Obamas show how sad and low she and Bill are.

Submitted by T. Andress (not verified) on Mon Feb. 25, 2008 4:21 PM PST.

"60 Minutes Done A Great Job"

The Bush's elete group of corrupt GOP'ers are scared to death that Don Siegelman may be on the streets before the election. Slick Bob is so nervous that he is combing his hair and spraying his mouth and under arms every five minutes for two reasons: He's hoping that the next president will be John McCain a republican and that Riley will be asked to be McCain's running mate. If the next president is a Democrat he/she will probally appoint new U.S. Attorneys in Alabama. Riley along with most of the top GOP operatives could get Federal charges filed against them for taking millions of dollars from Michael Scanlon and Jack Abramoff. This money was used to defeat Siegelman's lottery and to fund Riley's two campaigns for governor.

Submitted by Williams (not verified) on Sun Mar. 16, 2008 3:18 PM PDT.

Mr Brent it's that you! contact me!

Submitted by chato 2124 (not verified) on Mon Mar. 31, 2008 5:50 PM PDT.

it only tells the fact that what goes around comes around? i to was a victim of corruption and bias in HUNTSVILLE AL. in 1974 when i was railroaded to jail then to prison with out so much as having an equal right to say anything in court by a drunken atty. richard kempner the owner of the cat and mouse beer joint and false allegations from all present at that trail? i wish i could go back in time and get a retrail to this date no one has come forward and told the truth about what happened that night?