corrupt city council member ralph inzunza thanks judge for the fair trial in which he was found guilty, then proceeds to maintain that he did nothing against the law
Posted by jeff at July 18, 2005 04:51 PM | TrackBackIs that really bewildering, or just a symptom of our times?
Posted by: oriondark at July 21, 2005 06:34 AMor an indication that the times we live in are bewildering. but i guess that's not the best word for it. i was just trying to have some sort of consistent theme on this blog or i'll never bother writing in it. thanks frederick(?) i probably won't write again for another 2 months.
it is interesting, though, that that was essentially his defense. campaign contributions in return for legislative favors is the only way to make sure your government will watch out for your interests. everybody's doing it, so i'm innocent.
sure, everyone knows it. but politicians don't usually come out and say it, do they?