RICK PERRY INDICTED ON 2 FELONY COUNTS, including ABUSE OF POWER

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  1. Max Rockatansky

    Max Rockatansky Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    You mean the judge who thought the case wasn't solid enough to issue an arrest warrant?

    This was a grand jury indictment. All the judge does is ensure it follows proper procedure. He/she doesn't determine guilt or innocence or whether or not the prosecution can win the case. The grand jury simply decides whether or not the prosecutor presented enough evidence to show the case should go to trial, not whether or not the prosecution has a snowball's chance in Hell of actually winning the case.

    http://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-arrest-warrant-for-rick-perry-after-indictment-judge-says/
     
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    [The] DNC is heralding the Perry indictment connecting the alleged 'veto' to the PIU investigation of CPRIT, contending Perry wanted to defund the PIU to stop the investigation of CPRIT. The Statesman tells us "the investigation is focusing only on CPRIT staff members, none of whom were appointed or hired by Perry" removing Perry from suspicion of trying to stop the investigation. After one indictment for a staffer NOT hired by Perry and that investigation concluding, "Lehmberg says no other indictments are expected."

    Austin American-Statesman Destroys Democrats’ Narrative on the Perry Indictment

    Timeline of Perry indictment

    For clarification of CPRIT discussion use links included
     
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    Austin man files petition to have district attorney removed from office following DWI arrest

    By Tony Plohetski
    American-Statesman Staff


     
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    Obama doesn't belong to a racist hunting club with the title, that I know of.
     
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    When Obama first came on the scene and gave his speech on race, I thought the guy might build upon the great MLK achievements. Being the first black president gave him a platform to usher in a new way, a new direction forward. I thought racial problems would lessen greatly because he would lead in an upward fashion, unifying people, gathering all into one better way to respect each other.

    Instead, he's fanned the flames. Very disappointing. He had the chance to be great, a real true leader, not just as an inspiration for blacks, but for all races. He not only ruined the greatest chance a black man ever had, he took that opportunity and went out of his way to make life worse, not only for blacks, but for everyone. Obama doesn't have to belong to a club whose name could be bent for cheap political banter. He was elected to the most exclusive club on earth and showed his true racist leanings for all to see. He wrote about it before he was elected, and practiced it thereafter.

    I find it to be a complete waste that the first Black president set the bar so low. I wanted him to be great. I wanted him to reach high and lead with character where he would not be judged by the color of his skin but by the content of his character. Well, I now judge him by the content of his character because of what he has done to lessen our country with his own judgment of skin color. He blew the chance the American people gave him.
     
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    I've seen a great many different terms used to describe the prez. I've heard he is a member of the progressive democrat party (hope and change) many of us wonder how he got to be prez. His greatest accomplishment is that he's dodged the bullet on impeachment, however that was done.
    He casts a narrow shadow while acting like a golfin' rock and roll celebrity, and acting like he doesn't hear the voice of America, while pretending he cares.
    He has encouraged the collapse of our southern border, failed to keep us out of Iraq, fired a bunch of top brass in the military, clamed if he had a son..., utterly destroyed the medical in this country, come after the guns on more than one occasion, failed to provide transparency, seeks permission from DHS for political moves, ie illegal aliens in the country, supported the Muslim movement in the Mideast, hidden the Fast and Furious under Prez powers, spends money like there's no tomorrow...........
    I don't know if he can belong to any other group but the Tyrants and Petty Dictator's Club...... all in all, it's just my opinion.
     
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    I don't follow. What specifically in detail has Obama "EXACTLY" done, to "fan the flames" as you want to depict him?
     
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    When did Obama say he wanted to do that?
    I thought the right wanted to stay with a residual force? Now you're complaining about us having to go back. You folks should make up your mind.
    What about it?
    He's absolutely spot on. And? What about it?
    The ones who have it, like it. So, exactly how has it been destroyed, with proof of course?
    Explain in detail what you mean specifically, because I kow of no one who has lost their guns because of Obama?
    Can you prove any of these claims?
    The deficit has gone down because of Obama.
    You can say that again.
     
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    You have to be awarded the Denialist of the Year Award...................I'll make sure I put your name in the hat...........
     
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    You don't follow? You seem to be a bright guy. Misguided, perhaps, but smart enough to understand what I said. So, instead of me falling for your fake question, maybe you could share how Obama has followed in the footsteps of MLK by bringing our country together in the area of race, the measure of character, inspiration? Or, don't you follow what I mean by the measure of character, and inspiration?
     
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    Thanks for the link!

     
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    Nope! I do not. "Fanning the flames" does not tell us anything specific. Putting it all off on me so you do not have to explain your end was/is the cop out I expected.
     
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    So, I can conclude that your lack of response is an admission that Obama has not followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King. I don't blame you for not responding. There really isn't a way to forward such an idea. I wish there were.
     
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    Yep, right on cue. Your "fanning the flames" explanation just hit a big dud. You haven't a clue of how to explain yourself. "Obama has not followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther king". Is that your explanation? Lol! Obama isn't Martin Luther King. Nor does anyone expect him to be. "Fanning the flames of racism"! What a joke!
     
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    No need to get overly emotional. When you get too emotional you stop making sense. Maybe you could rephrase your post in a more coherent way, making sure to explain why Obama shouldn't be like MLK and seek to rise people up and unite them.
     
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    Who say he isn't? The speeches I hear from him suggest he is doing just that. He may have a different demeanor, but he is essentially doing and saying the right things to us all. People such as yourself prefer to hear and look for a negative tone, because your hate for the man has consumed you. There is nothing in any of his speeches that are off base or confrontational. He relays the facts as he sees them and "I" "honestly" agree. But then, I'm not looking for negative feedback to throw back at the rest of the haters so the lot of you can get together to agree. That's the big difference.

    And you were planning on telling us all how Obama is "fanning the flames" exactly when? Lol! That'll be the day!
     
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    So how many people here who think Perry deserves to be indicted feels that Governor Nixon did nothing wrong by declaring officer Wilson guilty?
     

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