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49. Ain't that the truth.

Thu Mar 27, 2014, 01:19 PM

Mar 2014

Here Sen. Yee is one of the most vocal gun control advocates in the CA legislature and now he's charged with illegal firearms trafficking.
You just can't make this stuff up.

Now it remains to be seen if he is found innocent or guilty or cops a plea if the evidence against his is strong enough.

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California State Senator Leland Yee Arrested on Bribery And Corruption Charges [View all] Newsjock Mar 2014 OP

Well shit Union Label Mar 2014 #1

There goes our majority for another decade or so. 2banon Mar 2014 #3

There goes our majority? arcane1 Mar 2014 #7

my bad, i meant "Super Majority" needed to override Republican obstructionism. n/t 2banon Mar 2014 #9

Oh yeah, I forgot about that arcane1 Mar 2014 #10

And that is what allowed the changes away from the GOP day. n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #32

Yee's seat will stay Democratic Auggie Mar 2014 #15

True. It's the Bay Area after all, and goes in part to explain why I choose to live here. :) 2banon Mar 2014 #17

Maybe they are soiling their trou, realizing Dems first, so not appear as politically motivated. nt Snotcicles Mar 2014 #12

omg. 2banon Mar 2014 #2

I wasn't even aware of the existence of a Chinese Freemason association. 2banon Mar 2014 #4

Freemasons and Triads - what a combination! nt hack89 Mar 2014 #5

Too Bad bpj62 Mar 2014 #6

While I would guess dotymed Mar 2014 #8

Obama did not leave "most state prosecutors from bush in charge." former9thward Mar 2014 #33

Let's see if the Feds go after corrupt repukes now. 2banon Mar 2014 #11

Wow. THIRD California legislator who broke the law: alp227 Mar 2014 #13

could this be manufactured ? something that appears wrong littlewolf Mar 2014 #14

Gah!!!!! My State Senator!! x( Starry Messenger Mar 2014 #16

Exactly, and what about Darryl Issa and the San Diego district. 2banon Mar 2014 #18

++++ Starry Messenger Mar 2014 #20

I'm shocked by this arrest. Gormy Cuss Mar 2014 #23

I'm totally gobsmacked. Starry Messenger Mar 2014 #31

read the affidavit neversaydie Mar 2014 #54

This does not shock me kimbutgar Mar 2014 #19

I saw Kiss there in 1976 (Love Gun tour, I was 10) and Iron Maiden in 1982 (Piece of Mind) ... brett_jv Mar 2014 #21

Cow Palace had about the worst acoustics of anyplace I can imagine The Green Manalishi Mar 2014 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author 2banon Mar 2014 #24

Maybe just a coincedence Jack for Sanders Mar 2014 #25

Just heard a promo that Frontline will be airing their investigation into the Chinese Triad story. 2banon Mar 2014 #26

Tonight, Frontline is about tuberculosis. alp227 Mar 2014 #39

Leeland Yee has been one of the best senators when it comes to gun control mwrguy Mar 2014 #27

yes! pothos Mar 2014 #30

I heard a rumor that makes zero sense Union Label Mar 2014 #35

That's the allegation Newsjock Mar 2014 #37

The San Jose Mercury News provided a link to the complaint: petronius Mar 2014 #38

Not a rumor. It's true. alp227 Mar 2014 #40

Damn damn damn Union Label Mar 2014 #41

I don't believe that. Most reports in the first 24 hours are bullshit and arm-flapping anyway. Throd Mar 2014 #45

He's already had his Preliminary hearing where the charges are read to him uncommonlink Mar 2014 #46

If these charges prove to be true, this guy takes the cake for hubris. Throd Mar 2014 #48

Ain't that the truth. uncommonlink Mar 2014 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author 2banon Mar 2014 #42

I originally missed the gun trafficking charges. In public took Gun Control position but had a hand 2banon Mar 2014 #43

How? cepenta Mar 2014 #50

Would not be the first Politician to profit by making something illegal. dilby Mar 2014 #52

These fucking legislators... SpankMe Mar 2014 #28

FBI Director Comey serves on the board of the HSBC which is tied to Hong Kong 2banon Mar 2014 #29

One fascinating angle is "shrimp boy" a notorious Chinese gangster in SF. Jesus Malverde Mar 2014 #34

Lee is my representative. I'll wait to see the evidence kiranon Mar 2014 #36

Hope they're not true either, uncommonlink Mar 2014 #44

Read the indictment. Sen. Lee needs to resign immediately. So kiranon Mar 2014 #53

This, sadly, does not surprise me. :( Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2014 #47

suprise, suprise. warrprayer Mar 2014 #51