You want to know why Alabama is first in political corruption and last in education? CORRUPTION,
Political Corruption.
Mike Hubbard the Former Speaker of the House was convicted of 12 felonies, THREE years ago and has not served one day in jail. He now is appealing to the Alabama Supreme Court, his defense is the laws “he help write” are to confusing.
The Alabama Ethics Commission is a joke and the Alabama Bar Association and Judicial Committee are known more for covering up offenses of Judges and Attorneys, than accountability. Complaints fall on deaf ears and the corruption festers.
A basic political ethic is that no elected official can use his elected office for personal gain. That is basic, yet in Alabama it is acceptable.
Opinion | Alabama Supreme Court’s solution to public corruption: Legalize it
Opinion | Alabama Supreme Court’s solution to public corruption: Legalize it
This is it for ethics in Alabama. The Mike Hubbard appeal that sits before the Alabama Supreme Court is the line in the sand. Either we’re going to have laws that forbid pay-for-play politics in this state, or we’re going to once and for all toss in the towel and just let the political elite […]
If Mike Hubbard does not go to Jail, Alabama will maintain the U.S. Title as the Most Political Corrupt State and Education will share the title.
Oh Ripp chill. What is so bad about adding a little gravy to one’s pork?
Do you know how much it costs to run a campaign? Do you know how little politicians make? Do you know how many hours a week they spend on the job? Something has to make it worth their while
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Trip Pittman skated.
This guy will too.
Power corrupts.
Power may corrupt but REAL power prevents indictment and BIG power acquits
True. But what a miserable person ole Pittman is now. Not even stealing money made him happy. Mr 7% of the votes for senate. Still makes me laugh. More dirtbags to follow!
Once Roy wins senate we go back to martial law and jim crow.
Pittman made millions in the Senate. Like any good mule he did what he was told.
If you think Pittman was bad, wait until you see what the new does.
The Catalyst Cancer now has spread to Montgomery. It is stage 3