McDonnell to Lose Pension

[avebury]

Because of Law He Signed


http://www.theeverlastinggopstoppers.com/2014/09/mcdonnell-lose-pension-law-signed-video/

This Thursday, in the latest development in the recent wave of rampant Republican corruption, former Virginia Governor, Republican Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen were convicted on multiple counts of felony corruption, 11 for him and 9 for her, stemming from gifts, vacations and loans received totaling over $177,000 in return for political favors. Now the speculation turns to the sentences they will receive.

In addition to losing rights to own or carry firearms, convictions for felonies can bring sentences of up to 20 years in prison each, enough to keep the disgraced former governor in prison for more than 200 years, but with no prior convictions, the nonviolent nature of the crimes, Former US Attorney Chuck James said it is also possible that the couple could receive no jail time at all, but that is highly unlikely. The bureau of Prisons will assess the pair and make recommendations for sentencing scheduled for January 6, 2015. Both the former Governor and his wife are expected to appeal.

That’s justice, now for the poetry. While he was in office, McDonnell signed into law, House Bill 2095:

Virginia Retirement System; loss of benefits for certain felony convictions. Provides that a member of any of the retirement programs administered by the Virginia Retirement System forfeits his retirement benefits if it is determined that he has been convicted of a felony that arose out of misconduct in any position covered under the retirement programs administered by the Virginia Retirement System.

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

1. Poetic. n/t

[yeoman6987]

27. It says "certain". Why do I think he will weasel out of losing his?

[Jackpine Radical]

2. I find Schadenfreude deplorable,

especially in the levels I'm experiencing in myself.

[DirkGently]

3. To the extent the McDonnells wrought this themselves, though,

Isn't more just irony? Hypocrisy rewarded? Or justice?

And it just kind of reinforces the idea that people who are extraordinarily judgmental of others (like "cohabiters, fornicators, and homosexuals&quot are often lacking in the most basic scruples themselves.

Petty people. Nailed for petty corruption.

No joy in it, but it does seem right somehow.

[Jackpine Radical]

8. If there were no joy in it,

it wouldn't be Schadenfreude.

[avebury]

13. The McDonalds only have themselves to blame for

their path to prison. And Bob McDonald's arrogance in not accepting the plea agreement to one felony count (which would have kept his wife from being prosecuted) and instead throwing his wife to the wolves is deplorable to say the least. You reap what you sow. They won't get any sympathy here.

[Bigmack]

29. Schadenfreude... it's what's for dinner. And I'll have seconds, thanks. nt

[Jackpine Radical]

31. Nur für Speisen,

nicht für freßen.

[monmouth3]

4. Did Chuck discuss this with anyone this a.m. on MTP?..Just curious..n/t

[GP6971]

14. Didn't watch much of it

but probably. Would a republican hack air the republican's dirty laundry? Probably not

[Live and Learn]

5. I bet he will now attempt to fight his own ridiculous law. nt

[Omaha Steve]

11. Sweet justice

He should not have been so arrogant as to break the law.

[Doctor_J]

6. His food, shelter, and clothing will be provided by the taxpayers for a couple years

not to the level he's used to, of course, but still...

[handmade34]

7. Very good! I see no reason to imprison

either Bob McDonnell or his wife... seems to me the loss of pension and the disgrace is enough... along with the inability to run for office again or practice law...


now to get all the other non-violent offenders OUT of our jails and prisons... we were supposed to be turning our jails into "Corrections" but that doesn't exist (as a rule)... punishment doesn't work and it just costs the taxpayers lots of money

[Lochloosa]

10. Sorry, I am willing to feed and clothe these two scumbags for a few years.

There is no worse nonviolent crime than public corruption. IMO

[handmade34]

12. agree

"no worse nonviolent crime than public corruption"

...I have worked in "corrections" and I am no fan of our obsession with incarcerating every Tom, Dick and Harry that breaks a law...

it is a broken system at best and a real shame for our Country... there are better ways but that deserves a much bigger discussion

[Enthusiast]

15. Me too.

They need to experience prison first hand. At least for a while. Then the humiliation for life.

That will learn 'em.

Public corruption has this nation on the ropes.

[Ilsa]

22. It might actually bring them humility.

Sometimes that's what it takes for a person learn to behave himself/herself. And they both might find that other people have lived just fine without the expensive watches, gowns, and super - expensive weddings.

[Historic NY]

9. Karma....

[Thinkingabout]

16. Maybe the Virginia assembly needs to rethink the laws they are passing.

The very arrogant of McDonald to sign laws with evidence of his own wrong doing makes it appear to me he thinks he can get away with any crime.

[madamesilverspurs]

17. aawwww......

[leftyohiolib]

18. but then im reminded of tom delay

[MrScorpio]

19. It's great that he's setting an example here

Looks like the law is working as written.

[Mr.Bill]

20. If they don't put them in jail,

they will move to Texas and get elected to Congress.

[santamargarita]

21. I'll settle for 200 years each and no pension!

We are way overdue when it comes to locking up political criminals! Although, he will never see a day in jail. Fox News will hire him anyway.

[3catwoman3]

23. One gets so few opportunities to...

...use the delightful phrase, "Hoist on his own petard." I will accept this chance with great delight.

[kairos12]

24. Hoisted by his own pensiontard.

[roguevalley]

25. i wonder how that is legal if you pay in. some of that should be a matching thing with va.

If he wrote a law making people give up their contribution as well then he's dumber than I thought he was.

[Live and Learn]

34. I agree and shouldn't the same apply to anyone

that gets matching 401k monies in public or private companies have to give up the match? It seems a bit unfair (and unconstitutional) to treat public employees differently.

He may be the first to contest the new law.

[GP6971]

26. Well ain't that a shame

Behavior has consequences

[bluestateguy]

28. And they won't be able to vote in the next election(s)

2 less Republican votes! Rejoice!

[corkhead]

30. .

[Cha]

32. I should hope so! and, yes, sweet poetic justice that he signed it.. thinking he'd never get caught

no doubt.

[madashelltoo]

33. Did old boy cut off his nose

to spite his face?

[abakan]

35. Sweet!

Hey Bob, karma is a bitch and she has a firm grip on your ass.

[MineralMan]

36. BWAHAHA!

[rpannier]

37. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

nothing more to say