Quote: the G-man said: Again, MEM, you seem to expect us to accept the premise that any improper activity is somehow excusable if it isn't connected to Abramoff.
Not the case at all. Just noting that this wasn't connected to the GOP/Abramoff scandal. Furthermore unlike Abramoff's Republican buddies, Reid's voting was contrary to what the ticket givers wanted.
Quote: Furthermore, as noted in the AP article, even if Reid's conduct was not technically illegal, it appears to have been a violation of Congressional ethics rules.
Are you saying that such an ethics violation does not trouble you?
The article says ..."Senate ethics rules generally allow lawmakers to accept gifts from federal, state or local governments, but specifically warn against taking such gifts — particularly on multiple occasions — when they might be connected to efforts to influence official actions." How do you define the word allow G-man? The article fails to mention that Reid's own voting shows that it didn't influence his vote. Kind of takes all the air out when insinuating corruption IMHO.
