When a former Alabama judge is indicted on 57 felony counts, including sodomy, kidnapping and paddling jail inmates, that's news. If the judge is a Democrat once under consideration for the Federal bench by Bill Clinton, that part isn't news.
MSNBC's Web site reports "Former Judge Herman Thomas Indicted on Sex, Ethics Charges." The piece begins:
Former Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas has bonded out of the Mobile County Metro Jail after he was arrested Friday afternoon. Before his arrest, Thomas was indicted by a grand jury on 57 felony counts, accusing him of, among other things, sexually abusing Mobile County inmates in exchange for favors in his courtroom. Thomas is charged with ethics violations, kidnapping, extortion, sexual abuse and sodomy. The indictment against him includes graphic details of alleged paddling and other sexual favors. Eight victims are named in the indictment. All of the alleged victims are men.
Other news outlets covering the story included the Montgomery Advertiser, the Press-Register, SunHerald.com, and WKRG TV 5 in Mobile.
None identified the judge as a Democrat. The January 4, 2000 Mobile Register did. In a story titled "Too late? Clinton may not get to fill judgeship," the newspaper reported in a subtitle:
Senate may not allow Clinton pick: Herman Thomas has been a leading candidate for federal berth, but his chances may be dimmed by a GOP freeze
From the article:
It is "probably too late" for a Clinton nominee to clear the Senate before his term ends early next year, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Mobile, said in an interview last week. Sessions is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which screens the judicial nominees.The delay could be bad news for Circuit Judge Herman Thomas of Mobile, a Democrat who emerged as the leading candidate for the position in 1997 after a state patronage committee recommended him for the opening.
Thomas' chances seemed to fade in 1997 amid reports that the American Bar Association had questioned his fitness for the job.
But interest in Thomas appeared to surge again last summer, when federal investigators and bar association officials resumed the interviewing of his legal, political and social associates.
Herman Thomas: Yet another Democrat whose party affiliation isn't worth mentioning. At least not by the mainstream media.
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This is so nuts
March 28, 2009 - 11:09 ET by Dee Bunkand I'm quite sure we'll get this type of judge from Obama. The press labels his radical abortion pics as moderate - one like this would probably either get no label or just plain old liberal - nothing extreme here to the MSM - just like all the liberal NAMBLA lovers
Judging Obama
March 28, 2009 - 11:11 ET by Mike BatesThe press labels his radical abortion pics as moderate. . .
To the MSM, radical pro-death is moderate. Maybe The One can find a slot in his admin for Tiller.
Hey Mike....don't be so
March 28, 2009 - 23:14 ET by bigtimerHey Mike....don't be so quick to make light here...since Tiller the Baby Killer was found not guilty or whatever it was a few days ago...do not be surprised if O names him as Surgeon General.
You never know...everything so far left for his appts. have been thrown in our faces, what's one more?
These people count on the masses not knowing who they are naming and getting confirmed (which has made me see red) with ease for the most part, with lovely namby-pamby leaders like Orin Hatch on our side of the aisle with all his kudos for some of the most blatant arseholes there are...that it makes one ill watching this myself, but they know most aren't watching this outrage....and just in case...we will put the empty-suited soulless sock-puppet with a mission out there 24/7 so he covers any news or questions that may just happen to come up about some of these people and their questionable back-grounds and affiliates they have...so NOBODY knows....shhhh...big secret...
As they are killing us slowly with their love....
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbard
Orrin Hatch, Mother
March 28, 2009 - 23:18 ET by Mike BatesNow there's a fella who could have been much more helpful to conservatives. If he didn't like hangin' around with Teddy Kennedy so much.
In one of my less lucid moments, I sent Orrin a few bucks when he was thinking about running for prez. Definitely one of my less lucid moments.
Mike... Lol...It's
March 28, 2009 - 23:29 ET by bigtimerMike...
Lol...It's bt here by the way.... I've watched Orrin Hatch change over the years that I have been more than disappointed to say the least...I am trying to be kind.
I remember well we he ran...he has been in the Belt-Way far to long in my opinion...so much goodness and natural talent ...it's time for him to get out before he loses/destroys it all by staying in that... I'll pat your back, if you pat mine... sewer of a city.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
bt, not bg
March 28, 2009 - 23:31 ET by Mike BatesI just hate it when the computer makes a mistake like that.
Apologies.
Mike...now you really have
March 28, 2009 - 23:53 ET by bigtimerMike...now you really have me laughing and doing a double take...I saw the bg/bt thing somewhere earlier, matters not, really neither does this, was just giving you a hard time...it was where you said 'Mother' in this post to me...I assumed you were talking to Mother the poster.
Are you following me here?
..or did I miss something else you meant by that?
Sorry if I am confusing you... ;-)
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
O'slick willie
March 28, 2009 - 11:38 ET by foolnomorewhat ever the ex-pill'ager did,this new group of leader-less leaders will out do two fold!!
ain't that the truth foolnomore
March 28, 2009 - 12:00 ET by Dee BunkObama makes Clinton look like an extreme right winger
BillyBob Clinton, Dee
March 28, 2009 - 12:21 ET by Mike Batesis lookin' better all the time. Even the lovely Ms. Rodham would've been preferable to His Doltness.
Michael,
March 28, 2009 - 23:06 ET by R D HelmHell, at the rate things are deteriorating, I would almost be willing to take back Jihad Jimmy.
Not just yet, mind you, but I'm getting there.
After all, we did manage to survive his presidency-barely.
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
The Iron Magnolia, Dave
March 28, 2009 - 23:09 ET by Mike Bateswasn't as toned as MaBelle, but I don't recall her ever admitting she'd never been proud of America.
Dee,
March 28, 2009 - 23:01 ET by R D HelmYeah, I am starting to develop this really eerie nostalgia for the Clinton years.
LOL-I wonder if I should be worried?
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
That picture of Slick Willy...
March 28, 2009 - 20:26 ET by MotherCracks me up! Michael, you manage to find the best photos of all of the libtards in all of their self-loving creepy glory. lmao!
Slickster, Mother
March 28, 2009 - 22:53 ET by Mike BatesWith so many liberal narcissistic boobs, there are quite a few pics from which to choose.
Herman should have packed up his paddle and moved...
March 28, 2009 - 20:42 ET by R D Helm...out to San Francisco back when he had the chance.
Hell, he'd probably have his own local TV show by now.
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
Herman does San Francisco, Dave
March 28, 2009 - 22:55 ET by Mike BatesCan you imagine how many lawbreakers would emerge, all of them desperately pining for the personal attention of Herman?
Here come da judge!
Here come da judge? LOL!
March 29, 2009 - 01:54 ET by MotherI'm feelin' some serious 'Flip Wilson' back up in da house.
Mother,
March 30, 2009 - 22:17 ET by R D HelmI thought Flip Wilson was great.
I can't believe my parents actually let me watch that show.
Or Laugh In, either.
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
Once again..... thank you
March 28, 2009 - 20:39 ET by bigtimerOnce again..... thank you Jeff Sessions!
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart