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...unless or course there's some interference and intervention by some other politicians. Again.

(Because I couldn't find an appropriate prison shower scene, and that 'dropped soap' meme is so...gauche...)

Mr. Ford was sentenced to 66 months in prison in August 2007 for bribery charges; he started serving time in a Louisiana prison in April (after another State Senator (Cohen) intervened to keep him 'closer to home' and out of a Texas Federal Prison) (see what I mean by 'interference and intervention'?)

Just last Friday, July 19 2008, Harold John Ford was convicted of further corruption charges. He could face up to 60 more years in prison. Unless Cohen storms the prison and frees him, of course.

From the Knoxnews article...

"Prosecutors said the decision shows government corruption will be vigorously pursued.

"This sends a clear message that public corruption will not be tolerated in this district," said Assistant U.S. Attorney David Rivera.

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"Prosecutors told the jury that Ford had a duty to the people of Tennessee but chose instead to serve himself. Ford's attorney, however, asked jurors not to convict his client just because he may be controversial.

[emboldenings mine] Huh? Controversial? Is that the new euphemism for "lying weasel scumbag dirtball crooked politician"? And if so, can a defense attorney hope for a dismissal because that word seems less threatening?

Nah, we the people got what we deserved: a conviction. And M. Ford is getting what he deserves as well. With or without dropped soap.

Canz we hav more Tennessee Waltz plz?

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