I guess then, I don't understand some things. I suppose Siegelman is like most state policitians, somewhat corrupt, but why was he released from prison? And why did Huntsville black out the program? I am not one "of those" progressives who thinks that Siegelman is totally innocent. I suppose I am more disillusioned than that. I am though, "one of those" people who thinks it is not fair - by a VERY long shot - to compare Rove (who has intervened at least twice now in Alabama politics), Gonzales and Siegelman. To me, there is no comparison. I hated the lottery/gambling thing. Bad news all the way, and I like Riley's what would Christ do question regarding taxes/state Consitution...Just to prove my own bona fides. 'Bama bein all about business comment - I meant that Siegelman to the Mt Brook businessmen and others around the state was bad news and had to go. So they installed Riley who was REALLY business friendly.

Posted at March 28, 2008 10:02 PM in response to Siegelman Released from Prison

You compare Siegelman to Gonzales and Rove? 'k, that is kind of a red flag right there. Which governors of the state have not been corrupt in your view?

Posted at March 28, 2008 7:40 AM in response to Siegelman Released from Prison

Shug, Wallace's last time in office was in the 80s wasn't it? Not exactly a media-intensive, media savvy time.

Posted at March 28, 2008 7:15 AM in response to Siegelman Released from Prison

But the News won a Pulitzer for their reporting on the corrupt community college system not on their coverage of the Siegelman trial. The two are totally different. A pulitzer does not convey automatic all-over excellent fearless reporting to the paper. No sir. It was either the News or the Post Herald (right, no longer and yes slightly more "liberal") that put out a memo years ago not to do any stories critical of a new auto plant. I mean, come on, give it a rest: just cause a series won a pulitzer does not mean the entire paper is Pulitzer worthy. Business interests rule the day in 'Bama. Let's just start there.

Posted at March 28, 2008 7:08 AM in response to Siegelman Released from Prison

Scrushy hating in Alabama is a very popular past time. I'm sure if I still lived there, I would hardly be a fan. Just saying that he kind of is a lightening rod down there. He draws lots of fire. People loathe the man.

Posted at March 28, 2008 6:54 AM in response to Siegelman Released from Prison

I appreciate your hard work, as you mention, in the state. But isn't or wasn't this the second time Karl Rove has successfully intervened in Alabama politics. He came in there and got some Republican judge elected, when a Democratic was set to win by a lot, if I recall correctly. Don't think it was Pryor, who is a fed'l official, but rather a local judge. Not 100% sure.

Posted at March 28, 2008 6:45 AM in response to Siegelman Released from Prison