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To: Win Smith who wrote (199722)9/1/2012 9:24:59 PM
From: Metacomet  Respond to of 543283
 
I imagine Adelson has sort of a tightrope to walk with the Chinese in Macau,
Probably, but in Macau he is probably only looking at property forfeiture

His rather blatant violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is no doubt gaining traction in the Holder Justice Department

Which is what throws Citizens United in a rather harsh glare

Here we have a probable felon, whose crimes are international in nature, hence have to be prosecuted at the national level

And we have a citizen suspect with enough personal wealth to truly affect the outcome of a national election, to avoid prison

I would imagine he might be willing to cough up a few of his $23 billion dollars to not have to self-deport to Israel

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To: Win Smith who wrote (199722)9/2/2012 9:08:27 AM
From: koan  Respond to of 543283
 
<<Sorry, somehow Adelson just sends me into extreme sarcasm mode.>>

As you mention, Adelson is giving millions to candidates solely to try and elect a Republican that will be a hawk for Israel. He cares nothing about this country. He has said as much wishing his kids had served in the Israeli military instead of the US military.

Which points up just how crazy the Citizens United decision is.