tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post4684631795413330095..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: Walkergate: Four Down, One To Go, ? PendingSomebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-52484896245020430462012-12-01T13:03:14.239-06:002012-12-01T13:03:14.239-06:00Never under estimate the Feds, they're very go...Never under estimate the Feds, they're very good at getting convictios and eventually they did get Big AL and he died in jail. <br />We may see history repeat itself:<br />http://news.yahoo.com/us-government-releases-once-secret-watergate-files-201520732.htmldavnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-24080507103581550662012-12-01T09:25:07.746-06:002012-12-01T09:25:07.746-06:00"... the next round is going to go in a diffe..."... the next round is going to go in a different direction than the illegal campaigning..."<br /><br />I don't agree with this sentiment. From what we already know wrt Wink, Rindfleisch, Russell, the released emails, and the precedence set by the Caucus Scandal, illegal campaigning (and conspiracy to illegally campaign) would be the most logical place to start when it comes to bringing charges against higher-ups. If the DA indicates that there will be no more charges relating to this aspect of the investigation, the odds that different charges get brought would have to be lower (since illegal campaigning would be an ace in the hole at this point).<br /><br />My point is, the feds couldn't pin Al Capone with anything other than tax fraud when it was apparent that there was so much more. If the DA feels that they can't get Walker for what seems to be a sure thing at this point, then my optimism decreases by a measurable amount. <br /><br />Just my 0.02$.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-41733045523926803962012-11-30T21:36:59.591-06:002012-11-30T21:36:59.591-06:00Anonymous is exactly right! You're dead on! I ...Anonymous is exactly right! You're dead on! I look forward to reading more blog posts and tantalizing perspectives as this thing moves forward. It is clear that with all the plea deals there will be much bigger fish to fry. I love how walker buddies complain that the investigation is taking to longer. Let us not forget that the investigation into blago took something like 4 years...mark my words-since walker built it...the charges will come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-37615307454146541732012-11-30T12:10:31.862-06:002012-11-30T12:10:31.862-06:00Yes we should remember the the DA's office has...Yes we should remember the the DA's office has been working closely with the DoJ on this case from the beginning. They are very good at taking down criminal organizations. Just ask any one of the crime bosses that thought he was going to out smart the Feds and wound up in jail.davnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-29151741832808057762012-11-30T09:07:15.750-06:002012-11-30T09:07:15.750-06:00Given Walker's public comments about the Grand...Given Walker's public comments about the Grand Jury investigation, it's quite clear that the Guv is "fishing" for information on the DA's strategy, and, also, attempting to get the DA to make a mistake that would put the investigation in jeopardy. This is confirmed for me whenever Walker's RW media types take to dissing the DA or Grand Jury or related investigations. Still, the DA maintains his silence and does not "take the bait". People have been commenting on blogs, however, that the DA maybe pursuing RICO racketeering charges against Walker (and others), similar to what happened to Blagojevich, who was sent to prison for 14 years on RICO charges. By agreeing to plea deals on one, two, three, four...and now five of Walker's closest aides and associates, the DA has a "group" of criminals. Because he doesn't go to trial, the DA doesn't have to share the extent of his evidence (just tantalizing 'excerpts' at sentencing hearings). Still, this evidence is damning enough that Walker has to make a public statement...while the DA says...nothing. And, if the DA has a "group" of criminals tied to Scott Walker...all he needs to do, to make a RICO charge stick, is show how Walker was the leader of this criminal organization ordering others in their criminal activities. My guess is there's a lot to be found in thousands of emails (and that mysterious Dumpster-o-Fun you talk about) to tie the whole thing to Walker. Why else would Walker need to spend $320,000 (probably more now) to have criminal lawyers help him find/review his own emails? If I was DA, I'd first establish the existence of a criminal group. Then, I'd nail the head honcho who directed that group, even though the head honcho thought he was keeping himself at arms length from his thugs (Wink, Rindfleisch, Russell, etc.).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-92029072892869702022012-11-30T08:04:17.236-06:002012-11-30T08:04:17.236-06:00Walker is a classic sociopath who is incapable of ...Walker is a classic sociopath who is incapable of empathy and is thus able to dismiss the plight of his long-time special friend in a perfunctory manner. He only feels the reptilian pleasure or pain of winning or losing the game. Garethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-3374292546646728082012-11-30T07:23:45.319-06:002012-11-30T07:23:45.319-06:00I sense the DA is trying to keep a low profile wit...I sense the DA is trying to keep a low profile with this investigation as he moves forward. He's well aware of Walker's ability to spin (LIE) his own tall tales for the public as he did with his terrible jobs record during the recall.davnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-39833559331782053922012-11-30T00:31:46.836-06:002012-11-30T00:31:46.836-06:00From his days in the Assembly, what an appropriate...From his days in the Assembly, what an appropriate milestone to mention Gov. Walker's campaign slogan, "if you can't do the time, don't do the crime."John Caspernoreply@blogger.com