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september63

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Dec 16, 2011 6:20 PM
Investigating Barry Bonds? Only to sentence him to 30 days house arrest and 2 yrs probation?
Dec 16, 2011 6:20pm
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Dec 16, 2011 6:22 PM
Not enough apparently.
Dec 16, 2011 6:22pm
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Dec 16, 2011 6:35 PM
The reports says $349,281
Dec 16, 2011 6:35pm
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Dec 16, 2011 6:53 PM
Ironman92;1017557 wrote:The reports says $349,281
As long as this was drawn out I am surprised its that low.
Dec 16, 2011 6:53pm
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Dec 16, 2011 6:56 PM
september63;1017540 wrote:Investigating Barry Bonds? Only to sentence him to 30 days house arrest and 2 yrs probation?
Compared to what the Gov't/Obama wasted on Solyndra that figure is a bargain.
Dec 16, 2011 6:56pm
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Dec 16, 2011 8:58 PM
How on Earth is what substances a baseball player puts into his body a matter for the federal government (yes, I know it's about lying, but doing so to people who shouldn't have been involved in the matter in the first place)?
Dec 16, 2011 8:58pm
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Dec 16, 2011 9:34 PM
queencitybuckeye;1017620 wrote:How on Earth is what substances a baseball player puts into his body a matter for the federal government
You could change "baseball player" to "person" and eliminate the DEA.

Joke of a trial for a completely victimless "crime". Even more ridiculous that the prosecution was pushing for 15 months in prison for "evasive testimony". The government takes itself way too seriously.
Dec 16, 2011 9:34pm
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Dec 16, 2011 10:38 PM
Mulva;1017639 wrote:You could change "baseball player" to "person" and eliminate the DEA.

Joke of a trial for a completely victimless "crime". Even more ridiculous that the prosecution was pushing for 15 months in prison for "evasive testimony". The government takes itself way too seriously.
Agree 100%
Dec 16, 2011 10:38pm
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Dec 16, 2011 10:46 PM
september63;1017567 wrote:As long as this was drawn out I am surprised its that low.

I'm surprised you think I might know.
Dec 16, 2011 10:46pm
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Dec 16, 2011 11:02 PM
queencitybuckeye;1017620 wrote:How on Earth is what substances a baseball player puts into his body a matter for the federal government (yes, I know it's about lying, but doing so to people who shouldn't have been involved in the matter in the first place)?
"The Government Reform Committee is charged as the "principal investigative committee of the House," which gives it the authority to conduct hearings on any subject falling under the jurisdiction of Congress. The Federally Controlled Substances Act, regulates the use of performance enhancing drugs, including steroids. In addition, Major League Baseball has been exempt from most federal anti-trust laws laws since 1922, when the Supreme Court ruled in its favor in Federal Baseball Club of Baltimore, Inc. v. National Baseball Clubs. The exemption prevents teams for suing if they are not granted the right to change locations at will. While its exemption from anti-trust laws has nothing to do with steroid use by players, it does place the affairs of Major League Baseball squarely under the jurisdiction of Congress."
Dec 16, 2011 11:02pm
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Dec 17, 2011 11:44 AM
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Dec 17, 2011 11:44am
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Dec 17, 2011 11:44 AM
Not long enough; read twice
Dec 17, 2011 11:44am
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Dec 18, 2011 12:10 PM
Don't forget the $4000 fine. The govt went HAM on Barry.
Dec 18, 2011 12:10pm