Posted on 09/27/2014 11:17:10 AM PDT by AuH2ORepublican
Obit by political columnist John Gizzi.
http://www.newsmax.com/JohnGizzi/james-traficant-irs-obituary-reforms/2014/09/29/id/597566/
RIP, sir.
(I wonder if they’ll bury the squirrel along with him)
Don’t remember too much about the guy, other than he was always butting heads with folks. Told it “like it is” all the time...
He did.
I am breaking my self imposed ban from FR for this comment and this comment only.
I thought believe James, "Beam me Up Scotty" Traficant, to be the last of the good Democrats in Congress. During the 1990's Traficant, who was from Youngstown Ohio, was one of the few Democrats who thought Bill Clinton should have resigned over the Monica Lewinsky sexual affair, and other crimes against the country committed by Clinton. He also though Janet Reno was best fitted to be an Attorney General for the communists in China
I'm convinced that's why Democrats went after him like a rabid dog chasing down a wounded cat. Not too many Democrats make it to prison, but get on the wrong side of Bill Clinton's anger, and they will find a way to lock you up. he even crossed party lines to vote for Dennis Hastert for the Speaker.
If he did what he was charged with, I do not condone his crimes. Plus if guilty then he deserved his penalty. That being said, it always amazes me how so many Democrats, like Ted Kennedy, got away with so much more like murder and never ever spent a second in prison.
I pray his heart was with Christ when he died. RIP James, may the Lord be your saving grace for eternity.
James "Beam me up Scotty" Traficant 1941-2014. One of the very last Blue Dogs of the now democrat/Communist party.
Back to my self imposed ban from my former home away from home. God bless each and everyone of you.
Agree completely!
One of the few democrats I like. RIP.
Same here. May the pistol rest in peace.
We had a wonderful time around FR with Jim Traficant
He was a great crooked politician......or maybe he just played one on TV.
RIP and may your hair go with you
You self-banned?
Did you tell anyone?
I didn’t notice...
No... God bless you
I join in prayer for his family and loved ones as they deal with his homegoing.
In the open here 1V.. please don’t self ban anymore.
The best of us which you are makes us collectively better and stronger.
My snark was a knee-jerk and emphasis on the jerk.
Please come home to our embrace.
He was one of a kind.
Bump he said it all in just a few words at a time!
Much too sad. The world was a lot more fun when he was in it. I hope he’s found some receptive audiences and that the hurt for his family and friends passes quickly leaving only the joys. RIP
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