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Mon Jan-12-09 01:08 PM
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Why isn't that #$$&*&%# Madoff in jail? nt |
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Mon Jan-12-09 01:09 PM
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Mon Jan-12-09 01:10 PM
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3. I know. Just thought I'd ask. nt |
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Mon Jan-12-09 01:09 PM
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2. Bet Martha Stewart is wondering the same. |
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Tue Jan-13-09 09:30 AM
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15. Rich and White and Male. |
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Mon Jan-12-09 01:10 PM
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4. Because he can make bail using the money he stole |
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Mon Jan-12-09 01:19 PM
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6. Wasn't the main argument for the reinstatement of "forfeiture and seizure" powers... |
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...was to take the money of the accused so it couldn't be used to purchase high-priced legal representation?
Although applied mostly to drug traffickers, F&S has been used in non-drug-related crimes.
It seems to me Madoff could've had his assets seized so he couldn't make bail. That is, if we're really serious about F&S...
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Mon Jan-12-09 01:11 PM
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5. he's part of the American Aristocracy -- untouchable class |
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They can rob cheat and steal because they also run our government and the media.
Bow down to the upperclass, you serf you. :sarcasm:
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Mon Jan-12-09 01:48 PM
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7. They need to room for the pot smokers and the jay walkers and |
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the shoplifters. You know, those lowlife members of American society that aren't included in the bush** constituency.
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Mon Jan-12-09 02:07 PM
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8. I'd rather he ramble around in his penthouse |
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than take up space in taxpayer provided accommodations.
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Mon Jan-12-09 04:37 PM
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9. He's not been technically proven guilty yet, right? |
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Although if I were the judge, I'd put him in the clink for his own safety. People have killed for a lot less than $1 mil or so. There have to be some furious formerly rich that would like access to his neck.
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Mon Jan-12-09 04:41 PM
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10. I have a better question... |
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Why isn't that judge in jail?
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Mon Jan-12-09 04:58 PM
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11. I take it this is rhetorical??!!?? |
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Mon Jan-12-09 04:59 PM
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12. We like to have trials in this country. |
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Mon Jan-12-09 05:13 PM
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13. We can't look back, we have to look forward. |
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We can't waste time with Madoff. Or some shit like that.
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Tue Jan-13-09 09:36 AM
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16. I'd say, if he has even the smallest shred of humanity left ... |
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Edited on Tue Jan-13-09 09:36 AM by Akoto
He has already found a new prison in his mind. For anyone with human decency, I'd have to imagine it's an unbearably torturous weight, knowing that your crimes have ruined thousands of lives and led to suicides.
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Tue Jan-13-09 09:37 AM
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17. What crime has he been convicted of committing? |
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Oh, I forgot, we try everyone is the court of public opinion and render a sentence before having a real trial.
:crazy:
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Tue Jan-13-09 09:46 AM
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18. In Time He Will Be... |
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As usual, trial by corporate media trumps the real judicial system...and it appears some here don't understand how the process works or the basic concept of "innocent until proven guilty". Just cause the teevee says it, doesn't mean its true.
If Madoff "made off" with all that money...especially "well-connected" money, this dude's future isn't a very pleasant one. A case like this one isn't easy to crack as a lot of the money still isn't accounted for, and it could take months or longer for that to happen. However, be it criminal or civil or a combination of the two, Madoff's looking at a bleak future either spending the rest of his life in jail or constantly in court fighting suits from former clients.
Personally, I think his "home incarceration" is a joke...and if he is to remain free on bond that he does it in another location...a safe house or hotel. The rub here is so far we have an arrest yet no real indictment yet...we don't know the extent of the charges, but we will soon. He will be going to trial and then let's see what the evidence shows. If he's guilty, his future digs will be far less accomodating than the one he's in now.
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