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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: sandintoes who wrote (487842)	11/6/2003 9:42:19 PM
From: Raymond Duray	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 769667

sandintoes, I'll never really understand the obsession that some folks seem to have with the supposed wrong-doings of Bill Clinton. But I do think that there is an element of insanity to the obsession. For instance, you seem to think that there was some criminal activity during the Clinton era. The facts simply don't bear you out on your assertion. Here's an interesting compendium of who the real criminals are who surround the White House like horse flies from time to time. And, oh by the way, now is one of those times where a large number of criminals hold positions of power inside the White House. I'm sure you'll find this infuriating. It's a refutation of your fantasy world regarding who the crooks are: solai.netfirms.com When Character Was Really King A Handy MWO Pocket Guide Republicans, Media Whores, Idiots, and those who listen to them like to say that the Clinton Administration was the most corrupt in American History. In fact, it was one of the least corrupt - especially compared to the Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II Administrations. And here is irrefutable evidence. Be sure to download and print this handy guide, then carry it around with you. Whenever a Republican or anyone else hands you their usual garbage on Clinton, reach for the guide - and let 'em have it! When Character Wore Pinstripes: The Reagan and Bush I Administrations Reagan administration era convictions in the Iran-contra scandal: 14 (Two overturned on appeal.) Reagan officials convicted for illegal lobbying: 2 (Lyn Nofziger, White House political director, convicted, 30 days and $30,000 fine, overturned on appeal; Michael Deaver, White House deputy chief of staff, convicted, probation and $100,000 fine.) Reagan officials convicted in Housing and Urban Development department scandal: 16 Total Reagan era convictions: 32 Bush I pardons of those indicted and/or convicted of Iran-contra crimes: 7 (Five had been convicted, one was about to receive his sentence, and one, Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger was about to stand trial.) Number of charges in untried indictment (pardoned) of Weinberger: 5 The Vindication of the Clinton Administration Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with Whitewater: 0 Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with Travel Office allegations: 0 Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with alleged abuse of FBI files: 0 Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with Lewinsky matter: 0 Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with the Independent Counsel investigation of Interior Secretary Bruce Babbit: 0 Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with the Independent Counsel investigation of Labor Secretary Alexis Herman: 0 Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with the Independent Counsel investigation of Americorps director Eli Siegal: 0 Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with the Independent Counsel investigation of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown: 0 (Investigation abandoned upon Brown's death in nation's service.) Clinton administration officials indicted and/or convicted in connection with the Independent Counsel investigation of Agriculture Secretary Michael Espy: 0 (Espy acquitted of all charges. Judge sharply rebukes Independent Counsel Donald Smaltz for bringing case in the first place.) Other: HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for misstating to the F.B.I. the amount of money he gave his girlfriend; Assistant Attorney-General Webster Hubbell convicted of embezzling funds from Rose Law Firm before his federal appointment; that is, stealing from his law partners, including Hillary Rodham Clinton; Arkansas Governor Jim Guy Tucker, a political rival of Bill Clinton's, convicted on charges involving local television licensing, and nothing at all to do with Clinton; Jim and Susan McDougal, convicted of crimes in Whitewater matter. In summation to the court, Independent Counsel declares that President Clinton is innocent of wrongdoing. The First Criminal Appointments of Bush II Bush II officials appointed to National Security Council who were also indicted of Iran-contra crime, who plead guilty, and who were pardoned by Bush I: 1 (Elliott Abrams) Bush II officials appointed to Department of Defense who were also indicted and convicted of Iran-contra crime but who had convictions set aside on a technicality: 1 (John Poindexter)