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Ex-Lawmaker Charged in Terror Conspiracy

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by PastorSBC1303, Jan 16, 2008.

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  1. PastorSBC1303

    PastorSBC1303 Active Member

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    Ex-Lawmaker Charged in Terror Conspiracy

    WASHINGTON (AP) - A former congressman and delegate to the United Nations was indicted Wednesday as part of a terrorist fundraising ring that allegedly sent more than $130,000 to an al-Qaida and Taliban supporter who has threatened U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan. The former Republican congressman from Michigan, Mark Deli Siljander, was charged with money laundering, conspiracy and obstructing justice for allegedly lying about lobbying senators on behalf of an Islamic charity that authorities said was secretly sending funds to terrorists.
     
    #1 PastorSBC1303, Jan 16, 2008
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    If found guilty, I hope he never gets out of jail.
     
    #2 carpro, Jan 16, 2008
  3. Dagwood

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    I agree!

    Since we are at war with these same Islamic radicals that this former Congressman was supplying with money, shouldn't he be charged with treason and be given a death sentence if found guilty?
     
    #3 Dagwood, Jan 16, 2008
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    A case could be made for a treason charge, but I doubt it will be.

    The other is much easier to prove.

    Treason is historically hard to prove.
     
    #4 carpro, Jan 16, 2008
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    Of course!! But don't count on it in our psycho-babbled society.

    It'll all be blamed on his messed up childhood ( his father didn't hug him enough--:BangHead:) & he'll get a slap on the wrist, called "naughty boy" and released to wreak more havoc on the nation!
     
    #5 just-want-peace, Jan 16, 2008
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    On this I tend to agree with Carpro except I'd waterboard him to get a confession first! Why waste taxpayer money on a long show trial when the guy will probably get a big raise and a cushy promotion after his case is thrown out on a legal technicality.

    There's already a "precedent" for it. Poindexter? Darpa? Total Information Awareness? Iran Contra?
     
    #6 poncho, Jan 17, 2008
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    Don't forget a book and movie deal.
     
    #7 tinytim, Jan 17, 2008
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    Yeah, Tom Hanks will need a movie in 2025. :mad:
     
    #8 rbell, Jan 17, 2008
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    #9 poncho, Jan 18, 2008
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    Oops! Started a thread just like this one.
     
    #10 Ivon Denosovich, Jan 18, 2008
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