Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010)

[RogerCooper]

Just re-read your own Wiki page, it's a indictment not a conviction.

Technically it was an Alford plea.

 

[AccessBlaster]

Technically it was an Alford plea.

No, he made a pre-trial diversion agreement that led to the dismissal.

 

[Isaac]

Since when has Mankind EVER avoided abusing the obvious (or resisted temptation in any form)?

Well, both of my kids are part of mankind, and they have resisted the temptation. (When I was young, I didn't - had sex with my girlfriend a lot prior to meeting my wife, and thankfully there was no pregnancy from that, although we were mostly protected - but even there, I tried to protect myself. I've heard stories of people who've had like, 4-5 abortions, it just makes you wonder if they've heard of birth control).

Believe it or not Richard, there are actually people out there who believe that the best, easiest and happiest route is to get married and just enjoy having sex with your partner. It solves like .... a dozen serious problems, all in one fell swoop.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

It solves like .... a dozen serious problems, all in one fell swoop.

Getting married isn't the problem. The best man at my wedding got married at a time in his life when he wanted to. The problem wasn't getting married. It was getting divorced from the B*<ill-tempered dog of a woman>*ch he married - AFTER it was too late and she had her hooks in him. I agree that a good marriage solves a lot of problems. Problem is that a bad marriage causes even MORE problems.

 

[ColinEssex]

Our government SUCKS right now. Anybody like @ColinEssex who likes to make fun of Americans is welcome to do so now at my invitation because we deserve it at the moment.

I dont make fun of America or Americans any more. There's no need to.
Col

 

[moke123]

Technically it was an Alford plea.

No, he made a pre-trial diversion agreement that led to the dismissal.

You guys do know that an alford plea and pre-trial diversion are not mutually exclusive and are often taken together, right?

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Reviewing the thread, I should point out that it has been hijacked a bit. @Thales750 - you have the right to complain or ask for it to be diverted back to the original topic. Or closed if you dislike it badly enough. I certainly won't close it on my own accord, but YOU could ask for that. It was your thread originally and certainly was a valid topic. On the other hand it has remained civil so far and I would MUCH rather not be heavy-handed on a civil discourse, even if it HAS strayed from its original purpose.

 

[Thales750]

Reviewing the thread, I should point out that it has been hijacked a bit. @Thales750 - you have the right to complain or ask for it to be diverted back to the original topic. Or closed if you dislike it badly enough. I certainly won't close it on my own accord, but YOU could ask for that. It was your thread originally and certainly was a valid topic. On the other hand it has remained civil so far and I would MUCH rather not be heavy-handed on a civil discourse, even if it HAS strayed from its original purpose.

I have been excessively busy Doc. I've read it and intend to redirect it coming soon. the side banter is not entirely off key and the folks are acting pretty much in civil manor.
Let's leave it a safe place to vent.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

I dont make fun of America or Americans any more. There's no need to.
Col

I've seen other craziness in other nations. Your statement is a variant of a quote from the late American humorist, Mark Twain: "Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to."