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February 18, 2014

I Love You, Government Part IV: Disgraced Former Congressman, Chased Out of His Seat on Stat Rape Charges in 1995, Now Gets Arrested for Pornography in Zimbabwe
— Ace

I guess it's possible that this will turn out to be some kind of government shake-down.

Ironically enough.

Former congressman Melvin Reynolds (D-Ill.) has been arrested by immigration officers in Zimbabwe, the Associated Press reports.
An immigration official, Ario Mabika, told AP that Reynolds was arrested for an immigration violation and possessing pornography. The state-run newspaper also reports Reynolds has failed to pay more than $24,000 in hotel bills.

Reynolds had also, in 1995, faced charges for solicitation of child pornography.

I don't know what kind of porn the Zimbabweans are saying he had.

Clinton commuted the last two years of Reynolds' sentence, as he was leaving office, in 2001.

Hot Air notes that only The Hill bothers to note his party affiliation.

Posted by: Ace at 01:11 PM | Comments (238)
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1 Clinton commuted the last two years of Reynolds' sentence, as he was leaving office, in 2001. Hum? Wonder what moo moo's girlfriend thinks about that?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 18, 2014 01:14 PM (t3UFN)

2 In a shocking twist, AP also mentioned that he's a dem.

Posted by: huerfano at February 18, 2014 01:16 PM (bAGA/)

3 As I said in the morning dump, getting arrested in Zimbabwe on porn charges is sub optimal.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:16 PM (E7Zh9)

4 THIS IS SHOCKING!

No not the story.

The fact that WaPo mentions he's a Democrat.

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at February 18, 2014 01:16 PM (0LHZx)

5 Went back & got the others.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:16 PM (E7Zh9)

6 I know I was promised porn on this thread but, eww.

Posted by: toby928© at February 18, 2014 01:17 PM (QupBk)

7 Zimbabwaen Porn : 'Shoot it on my lip plate.'

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:18 PM (smntD)

8 Clinton commuted the last two years of Reynolds' sentence, as he was leaving office, in 2001. WAR ON WOMEN!

Posted by: Angel with a sword at February 18, 2014 01:18 PM (hpgw1)

9 He better hope those Zib Dollars on those hotel bills.

Posted by: Jean at February 18, 2014 01:19 PM (4JkHl)

10 But now that I think about it, wasn't the underage girl that Reynolds was hitting pretty hot?

Posted by: toby928© at February 18, 2014 01:19 PM (QupBk)

11 "Clinton commuted the last two years of Reynolds' sentence, as he was leaving office, in 2001." I Brit reported mentioned this tonight. Reynolds was also a Rhodes scholar just like Bill Clinton.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 18, 2014 01:19 PM (/xSUc)

12 I of course blame the 1%, and the vast right wing conspiracy.

Posted by: model_1066 at February 18, 2014 01:19 PM (LIQGY)

13 Guess who wrote this today? The Stimulus Anniversary Lots of discussion around the fifth anniversary of the Recovery Act. I donÂ’t have time for an extended discussion today[...]

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:19 PM (RJMhd)

14 I don't know what kind of porn the Zimbabweans are saying he had. LIP PLATES AND YOUNG ASSES 11

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:19 PM (smntD)

15 I really do not see why this is getting so much press. I saw it on freebeacon early this morning and wondered if it was only to slander the Dems, in general. But, "Clinton commuted the last two years of Reynolds' sentence, as he was leaving office, in 2001." helps a bit. A disgusting creature was commuted (by a disgusting creature). So, karma?

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 18, 2014 01:20 PM (IXrOn)

16 party affiliation is OBVIOUS so tiring listening to the whining, "It's not fair!!!" prejudice by the press

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:20 PM (MhA4j)

17 7 Zimbabwaen Porn : 'Shoot it on my lip plate.' Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 05:18 PM (smntD) *********** Damn IT!!! I'm going to lose my Reese's peanut butter cup minis.

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:21 PM (RJMhd)

18 Local story.

Posted by: CNN/MSNBC/ABC/CBS/PBS at February 18, 2014 01:21 PM (POpqt)

19 I'm imagining the Giraffe-necked Women doing nasty things.

Posted by: toby928© at February 18, 2014 01:22 PM (QupBk)

20 Zimbabwaen Porn : 'Shoot it on my lip plate.' Posted by: garrett Close the thread. We have a winner.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:22 PM (E7Zh9)

21 It takes a really STOOPID person to go into regions particularly antagonized by the US and then fail to blend in compliance abiding strictly to their laws. Start with PAYING YOUR BILLS. So Melvin Reynolds (D-Ill.) former US congressman gets his just due in Zimbabwe. Next.

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:23 PM (MhA4j)

15...A disgusting creature was commuted (by a disgusting creature). So, karma?

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More like a force multiplier.

Posted by: wheatie at February 18, 2014 01:23 PM (4TKwC)

23 Forget it--it's Chicago and Zimbabwe. It's like the PB & J of corruption sandwich.

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:23 PM (RJMhd)

24 He was replaced by JJ Jr who is now in prison. After JJ Jr "resigned" Mel tried to get it back again. Considering that district I'm surprised he didn't win

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 01:23 PM (FE/sZ)

25 Looks like Reynolds was drumming up business for Zimbabwe, and probably thought that made him untouchable. He probably stepped on the wrong person's business toes and got popped for doing what everyone knew he was doing.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:23 PM (IoTdl)

26 A Harvard graduate, Reynolds unseated U.S. Rep. Gus Savage in 1992,

Captain, I'm detecting a pattern ...

Posted by: weft cut-spock[/i] [/b] at February 18, 2014 01:24 PM (Yp6Vn)

I'm imagining the Giraffe-necked Women doing nasty things.

Like existing?

Posted by: eleven at February 18, 2014 01:24 PM (fsLdt)

28 Forget it--it's Chicago and Zimbabwe. It's like the PB & J of corruption sandwich. Zimbabwe is the prime rib of corruption.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:24 PM (E7Zh9)

29 Some say one shouldn't rape or murder children. The Democrats are pretty ok with both, apparently. And there's some consistency to that.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:24 PM (thBHI)

30 I'm imagining the Giraffe-necked Women doing nasty things. Just kill me. Feed me to the Lions and the Polar Bears. Anything...just don't send me back to Zimbabwe!

Posted by: That Giraffe in Denmark at February 18, 2014 01:24 PM (smntD)

31 Reynolds/Weiner 2016: Restoring America's moral center.

Posted by: Wonkish Rogue at February 18, 2014 01:25 PM (dvRYt)

32 I've always been a big fan of Woody and Roman.

Posted by: Melvin Reynolds at February 18, 2014 01:25 PM (Aif/5)

33 Not paying your bills is a trademark of democrats

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 18, 2014 01:25 PM (AskuI)

34 In many ways, the story of the women Mel Reynolds was filming himself with is the story of Obama.

Posted by: Mark Murray at February 18, 2014 01:25 PM (yFb77)

35 Reynolds served as congressman of IllinoisÂ’ 2nd District from 1993 until 1995, when he was convicted in a sex scandal involving an underage campaign worker. While serving that sentence, he was convicted of federal financial and campaign fraud charges. President Bill Clinton commuted his sentence to time served in 2001.

Of course Slick let him go. Sex scandals and campaign fraud are just day to day operations for Slick Willie

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 01:25 PM (FE/sZ)

36 I guess he's not gay, or being Zimbabwe they'd have hung him by now.

Posted by: JEM at February 18, 2014 01:25 PM (o+SC1)

37 I was just possessing the illegal porn that Zimbabweans wouldn't.

Posted by: illegal immigrant Mel Reynolds at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (kHyGq)

38 Is this the new Ambassador to Zimbabwe?

Posted by: The View From the Porch at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (kxqfy)

39 Corruption in Zimbabwe has become endemic within its political, private and civil sectors.[1] Zimbabwe ranks joint 163rd out of 176 countries in the 2012 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking it alongside Equatorial Guinea. On a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 10 (very clean), the Corruption Perceptions Index marked Zimbabwe 2.0. This marks an increase in corruption since 1999, when the country ranked 4.1.[2]

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (RJMhd)

40 "According to his former aide identified as Sunny, Reynolds was in possession of pornographic material he shot on different occasions while in the company of a model (name supplied) and several girls in his hotel rooms." Looks like he was more than possessing and it is unclear to me what the definition of "girls" is in this context.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (Hx5uv)

41 I'm guessing they don't sell National Geographic in Zimbabwe.

Posted by: DangerGirl at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (GrtrJ)

42 Is Woody Allen still walking around? Still making unfunny movies? And raping children?

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (thBHI)

43 I was a road scholar. I even went to Two-lane University.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon, United Mime Workers local #555 at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (gOhZB)

Is that hotel bill $24K US, or $24K Zimbabwean?

Because there is a slight difference as of today.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 18, 2014 01:26 PM (AskuI)

45 Apparently the porn he was in possession of was filmed by his own hand in his hotel room with local "models".

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:27 PM (IoTdl)

46 Who thinks "I gotta get the fuck out of here.....I know....Zimbabwe!!"

Posted by: eleven at February 18, 2014 01:27 PM (fsLdt)

47 Is this the new Ambassador to Zimbabwe? Buggerer, Bundler, it's all the same.

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:27 PM (smntD)

48 28 Forget it--it's Chicago and Zimbabwe. It's like the PB & J of corruption sandwich. Zimbabwe is the prime rib of corruption. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 05:24 PM (E7Zh9) ************ Might be the filet mignon.

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:27 PM (RJMhd)

49 Is this the new Ambassador to Zimbabwe?

Posted by: The View From the Porch at February 18, 2014 05:26 PM (kxqfy)

He's as qualified as any of Barry's ambassadors. And being as corrupt as he is should do well in Zimbabwe

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 01:28 PM (FE/sZ)

50 Libidinousness and immorality are bad. Democrats/Leftists tend to be in favor of both.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:28 PM (thBHI)

51 I remember listening to that guy on the weekends on WLS as a kid. Yes, I'm a nerd that listened to talk radio as a teen. Things were bleak. My life picked up a little in college. Not much. A little.

Posted by: Dave S. at February 18, 2014 01:28 PM (3R0Zs)

52 http://tinyurl.com/ljow9w3 Zimbabwe 50 Billion Dollar Bill

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (E7Zh9)

53 I'm imagining the Giraffe-necked Women doing nasty things.

*starts rhythmically wobbling her head*

Posted by: Giraffe-necked pre-pubescent Zimbabwean[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (IoTdl)

10 -

There are bits and pieces of this still somewhere in my memory. Something about how she was either lying to him about her age, or she was the daughter of a friend, or some such sordid details.

As I recall, Mel wasn't a bad looking dude himself, and had a hot wife...

I don't know. Maybe I'm mixing him up with some other douchebag politician.

Posted by: BurtTC at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (TOk1P)

55 Mel Reynolds, in Zimbabwe, with a suitcase full of cash, video equipment, and beef jerky.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (AskuI)

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Black Democratium doesn't protect you in Zimbabwe.

Posted by: wheatie at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (4TKwC)

57 I am writing you from my prison cell in Bulawayo. I know it's a clichÃ©, but I never thought this would happen to me...

Posted by: Dear Penthouse Forum, at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (smntD)

58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn."

Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (h53OH)

59 He owes the hotel $24,000. My bet? He's not going anywhere till that bill is paid. Pron? Meh. Not paying government hotel, not good.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (0FSuD)

60 Why should I use a condom? Heh, when will I ever be in Haiti again?

Posted by: Bad Ideas Jeans at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (QupBk)

61 Maybe he was only asking children for blow jobs?

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:29 PM (thBHI)

62 I was a road scholar. I even went to Two-lane University. *Golf. Clap*

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:30 PM (E7Zh9)

63 'Click dirty to me, baby.'

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:30 PM (smntD)

64 And here, ladies and gentlemen, we have the next Secrerary of State for the Shrillary Administration. "Kid BJ" Tested ; "Kid BJ" Approved

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:30 PM (HsTG8)

65 Let's see. Member of the party of (pseudo) science. A convict (who hasn't learned a lesson). From Chicago (that toddlin' town). A black man taking advantage of blacks (for fun and profit). Eminently electable.

Posted by: jake just down york rd frm towson at February 18, 2014 01:30 PM (d029Z)

66 He should have asked either Clinton for tips beforehand.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:30 PM (thBHI)

67 A Republican taps his foot in a toilet stall and his party runs him out of office.

Posted by: steevy at February 18, 2014 01:30 PM (zqvg6)

68 26. "A Harvard graduate, Reynolds unseated U.S. Rep. Gus Savage in 1992," Captain, I'm detecting a pattern ... Posted by: weft cut-spock In 1989, Savage (Black American born in Detroit) was accused of trying to force himself on a female Peace Corps worker in Zaire. He denied the allegations and blamed them on the "racist press." Zaire formerly, now the Democratic Republic of THE Congo. Racist press? Black on black hate press? Some blacks are more special than others? pfft

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:31 PM (MhA4j)

69 'Just the tip.' -- Bill Clinton

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:31 PM (thBHI)

70 Zimbabwe 50 Billion Dollar Bill

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (E7Zh9)

Barry: Pretty soon we'll have those here. Should be enough to buy a loaf a bread. Fire up the printing presses guys!

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 01:31 PM (FE/sZ)

71 58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn." Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (h53OH) Can one even draw emaciated stick figures?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:31 PM (olDqf)

72 http://tinyurl.com/ljow9w3 Zimbabwe 50 Billion Dollar Bill - I see you can buy a $100,000,000,000,000 bank note for $30.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 18, 2014 01:31 PM (Hx5uv)

73 To be fair, I'm not sure *what* hotel in Zimbabwe would be worth 24 grand to stay in, and I am definitely including the brothels.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 18, 2014 01:31 PM (m5+rk)

74 Who thinks "I gotta get the fuck out of here.....I know....Zimbabwe!!"

He's been campaigning for an end to sanctions against Mugabe.

I'm guessing they've been hand-in-back-pocket buddies for decades.

Which makes me wonder why he got popped. My guess is he encroached on the wrong person's business, or forked some General's pre-teen daughter.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:32 PM (IoTdl)

'Click dirty to me, baby.'

The old Zimby click job.

Posted by: eleven at February 18, 2014 01:32 PM (fsLdt)

76 Maybe Polanski can make a movie about him?

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:32 PM (thBHI)

77 61 Maybe he was only asking children for blow jobs? Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (thBHI) He said "blow guns" not "blow jobs" you racist crazy ass cracka!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:32 PM (olDqf)

78 Can one even draw emaciated stick figures? That would be Ethiopian pr0n.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:33 PM (E7Zh9)

79 55 Mel Reynolds, in Zimbabwe, with a suitcase full of cash, video equipment, and beef jerky. Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (AskuI) We're playing "Get a Clue"?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:33 PM (HsTG8)

80 78 Can one even draw emaciated stick figures? That would be Ethiopian pr0n. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 05:33 PM (E7Zh9) Biafran Babes Gone Wild!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:33 PM (olDqf)

81 Any indication of Holder being the 'case officer' handling the commutation recommendation???

Posted by: phreshone at February 18, 2014 01:33 PM (Q6pxP)

82 It might still be funnier than most Woody Allen movies.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:33 PM (thBHI)

83 #WARONWOMEN oh wait sorry wrong party. Carry on /MFM

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 18, 2014 01:33 PM (A1Dcl)

84 hope he has google glass, he will be able to sell his jail-time as a whole different line. guy makes money hand over fist or whatever. making lemonade out of lemons.

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:34 PM (rDidD)

85 Ethiopian pr0n. Lots of flies means lots of ass slapping.

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:34 PM (smntD)

86 73 To be fair, I'm not sure *what* hotel in Zimbabwe would be worth 24 grand to stay in, and I am definitely including the brothels. He's been over there three months.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 18, 2014 01:34 PM (0FSuD)

87 O-|-< Ethiopian pr0n.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:34 PM (E7Zh9)

88 79 We're playing "Get a Clue"? Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling StarsÂ™ at February 18, 2014 05:33 PM (HsTG

Harry Reid with the anal lube and Jolly RanchersÂ…

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:34 PM (olDqf)

89 huh, I guess his porn name is mel reynolds.

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:34 PM (rDidD)

90 How many years do you have to stay to rack up $24K in hotel bills in Zimbabwe? They must be charging for WIFI. I'm pretty sure this guy does a lot of internet downloads.

Posted by: dirks strewn at February 18, 2014 01:35 PM (77F0w)

91 Can one even draw emaciated stick figures? Show me on this toothpick where the bad man touched you.

Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2014 01:35 PM (UAMVq)

92 7 O-|- Ethiopian pr0n. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 05:34 PM (E7Zh9) FWIW, Iman (Mrs. David Bowie) and Miss Israel 2013 are Ethiopian. But fed.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:35 PM (olDqf)

93 in zimbabwe porn make you

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:35 PM (rDidD)

94 91 Can one even draw emaciated stick figures? Show me on this toothpick where the bad man touched you. Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2014 05:35 PM (UAMVq) LOL! You owe me a new computer screen!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:35 PM (olDqf)

95 O-|- Ethiopian pr0n. F'n Pixy. Won't post a sideways v. Blew a good stick figure.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (E7Zh9)

96 O-|- Ethiopian pr0n. F'n Pixy. Won't post a sideways v. Blew a good stick figure.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (E7Zh9)

97 O-|- Ethiopian pr0n. F'n Pixy. Won't post a sideways v. Blew a good stick figure.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (E7Zh9)

98 So...will the networks and biased media even mention he is a DEMOCRAP?

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, Duchess of Something at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (baL2B)

99 So...will the networks and biased media even mention he is a DEMOCRAP?

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, Duchess of Something at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (baL2B)

100 So...will the networks and biased media even mention he is a DEMOCRAP?

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, Duchess of Something at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (baL2B)

101 making lemonade out of lemons Nobody gives me lemons! Life, you take those lemons back! I'll get my engineers to make combustible lemons and burn your house down!

Posted by: Cave Johnson at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (UAMVq)

102 making lemonade out of lemons Nobody gives me lemons! Life, you take those lemons back! I'll get my engineers to make combustible lemons and burn your house down!

Posted by: Cave Johnson at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (UAMVq)

103 making lemonade out of lemons Nobody gives me lemons! Life, you take those lemons back! I'll get my engineers to make combustible lemons and burn your house down!

Posted by: Cave Johnson at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (UAMVq)

104 MUD HUTTIN' 5

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (smntD)

105 MUD HUTTIN' 5

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (smntD)

106 MUD HUTTIN' 5

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:36 PM (smntD)

107 Then again, maybe he didn't rape anyone. It turns out DSK was innocent. So who knows.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (thBHI)

108 58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn." Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (h53OH) "Â…and they ALL moved back to me on the Group W. Bench!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (olDqf)

109 Then again, maybe he didn't rape anyone. It turns out DSK was innocent. So who knows.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (thBHI)

110 58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn." Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (h53OH) "Â…and they ALL moved back to me on the Group W. Bench!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (olDqf)

111 Then again, maybe he didn't rape anyone. It turns out DSK was innocent. So who knows.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (thBHI)

112 58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn." Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (h53OH) "Â…and they ALL moved back to me on the Group W. Bench!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (olDqf)

113 The state-run newspaper also reports Reynolds has failed to pay more than $24,000 in hotel bills.

Is that USD or Zimbabwe dollars? If the latter that should be about 8 cents. And if he can't scrap that together he's in really bad shape

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (FE/sZ)

114 The state-run newspaper also reports Reynolds has failed to pay more than $24,000 in hotel bills.

Is that USD or Zimbabwe dollars? If the latter that should be about 8 cents. And if he can't scrap that together he's in really bad shape

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (FE/sZ)

115 The state-run newspaper also reports Reynolds has failed to pay more than $24,000 in hotel bills.

Is that USD or Zimbabwe dollars? If the latter that should be about 8 cents. And if he can't scrap that together he's in really bad shape

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (FE/sZ)

116 The guy just needs Woody Allen and Roman Polanski to travel to Zimbabwe and use their star power to get him released. #Hollyweird

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (A1Dcl)

117 The guy just needs Woody Allen and Roman Polanski to travel to Zimbabwe and use their star power to get him released. #Hollyweird

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (A1Dcl)

118 The guy just needs Woody Allen and Roman Polanski to travel to Zimbabwe and use their star power to get him released. #Hollyweird

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 18, 2014 01:37 PM (A1Dcl)

119 "31 Reynolds/Weiner 2016: Restoring America's moral center. " My vote for thread winner ! Also, I think that must be 24000 US dollars; 24k Zim dollars isn't even bumwad, they are in Weimar territory, printing billion notes so people can buy a bottle of pop without using a wheelbarrow.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (SwHqo)

120 "31 Reynolds/Weiner 2016: Restoring America's moral center. " My vote for thread winner ! Also, I think that must be 24000 US dollars; 24k Zim dollars isn't even bumwad, they are in Weimar territory, printing billion notes so people can buy a bottle of pop without using a wheelbarrow.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (SwHqo)

121 "31 Reynolds/Weiner 2016: Restoring America's moral center. " My vote for thread winner ! Also, I think that must be 24000 US dollars; 24k Zim dollars isn't even bumwad, they are in Weimar territory, printing billion notes so people can buy a bottle of pop without using a wheelbarrow.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (SwHqo)

122 From Congress To Prongress: The Mel Reynolds Story The Foreward written by Robert Mugabe alone is worth the purchase price!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (HsTG8)

123 From Congress To Prongress: The Mel Reynolds Story The Foreward written by Robert Mugabe alone is worth the purchase price!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (HsTG8)

124 From Congress To Prongress: The Mel Reynolds Story The Foreward written by Robert Mugabe alone is worth the purchase price!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (HsTG8)

125 100 58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn." Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (h53OH) "Â…and they ALL moved back to me on the Group W. Bench!" Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 05:37 PM (olDqf) +1 for the Alice's Restaurant reference!

Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (UAMVq)

126 100 58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn." Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (h53OH) "Â…and they ALL moved back to me on the Group W. Bench!" Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 05:37 PM (olDqf) +1 for the Alice's Restaurant reference!

Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (UAMVq)

127 100 58 "What 'cha in for? "Child porn. Zimbabwean child porn." Posted by: Comrade Arthur at February 18, 2014 05:29 PM (h53OH) "Â…and they ALL moved back to me on the Group W. Bench!" Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 05:37 PM (olDqf) +1 for the Alice's Restaurant reference!

Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (UAMVq)

128 O-|-<

Posted by: wheatie at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (4TKwC)

129 O-|-<

Posted by: wheatie at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (4TKwC)

130 O-|-<

Posted by: wheatie at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (4TKwC)

131 67 A Republican taps his foot in a toilet stall and his party runs him out of office. Posted by: steevy at February 18, 2014 05:30 PM (zqvg6) Siccing the IRS after your enemies? Meh. Having aides who may or may not have cut off a lane of traffic? The horror!

Posted by: AmishDude at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (T0NGe)

132 67 A Republican taps his foot in a toilet stall and his party runs him out of office. Posted by: steevy at February 18, 2014 05:30 PM (zqvg6) Siccing the IRS after your enemies? Meh. Having aides who may or may not have cut off a lane of traffic? The horror!

Posted by: AmishDude at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (T0NGe)

133 67 A Republican taps his foot in a toilet stall and his party runs him out of office. Posted by: steevy at February 18, 2014 05:30 PM (zqvg6) Siccing the IRS after your enemies? Meh. Having aides who may or may not have cut off a lane of traffic? The horror!

Posted by: AmishDude at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (T0NGe)

134 An immigration official, Ario Mabika, told AP that Reynolds was arrested for an immigration violation ******** I wonder what the immigration violation is....

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (RJMhd)

135 An immigration official, Ario Mabika, told AP that Reynolds was arrested for an immigration violation ******** I wonder what the immigration violation is....

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (RJMhd)

136 An immigration official, Ario Mabika, told AP that Reynolds was arrested for an immigration violation ******** I wonder what the immigration violation is....

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (RJMhd)

137 @46 eleven "Who thinks "I gotta get the fuck out of here.....I know....Zimbabwe!!" Better than Detroit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4a-oxOndo

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (/xSUc)

138 @46 eleven "Who thinks "I gotta get the fuck out of here.....I know....Zimbabwe!!" Better than Detroit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4a-oxOndo

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (/xSUc)

139 @46 eleven "Who thinks "I gotta get the fuck out of here.....I know....Zimbabwe!!" Better than Detroit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny4a-oxOndo

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (/xSUc)

140 Don't forget, Mel was disgraced prior to this event.

Posted by: dirks strewn at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (77F0w)

141 Don't forget, Mel was disgraced prior to this event.

Posted by: dirks strewn at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (77F0w)

142 Don't forget, Mel was disgraced prior to this event.

Posted by: dirks strewn at February 18, 2014 01:38 PM (77F0w)

143 MUD HUTTIN' 5 In Da Bush 1-3. The Triology.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:39 PM (E7Zh9)

144 MUD HUTTIN' 5 In Da Bush 1-3. The Triology.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:39 PM (E7Zh9)

145 MUD HUTTIN' 5 In Da Bush 1-3. The Triology.

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 01:39 PM (E7Zh9)

146 Carrying porn in a primitive country is STOOPID. It doesn't matter who gets away with doing what over there. You won't get away Scot-free. If you are caught, Mr. American, YOU will suffer. Same goes with carrying illegal substances or firearms and getting detained abroad. Yes, you have your choice. Make your decisions, and live with the consequences.

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:39 PM (MhA4j)

147 The kid said "ubangi" not "you bang me!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:39 PM (olDqf)

148 Sounds like he has a group at the hotel and a hotel worth staying at in Rhodesia is going to want US Dollars for the rooms.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 18, 2014 01:40 PM (0FSuD)

149 An immigration official, Ario Mabika, told AP that Reynolds was arrested for an immigration violation ******** I wonder what the immigration violation is.... Posted by: tasker at February says quite a lot about chicago if people are sneaking out of chicago into zimbabwe.

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:40 PM (rDidD)

150 Former Rep Mel Reynolds was a dedicated public servant that loves kids. I pray for his quick release so we can collaborate on our shared interests in the future.

Posted by: Sen Bob Menendez at February 18, 2014 01:40 PM (dvRYt)

151 Is that USD or Zimbabwe dollars? If the latter that should be about 8 cents. And if he can't scrap that together he's in really bad shape.

They stopped using ZimBucks in 2009. Now they use South African rand, euroBucks, Pound Sterling, and USD.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:40 PM (IoTdl)

152 107 Road Rage American Style with onions and mustard

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:41 PM (MhA4j)

153 says quite a lot about chicago if people are sneaking out of chicago into zimbabwe. Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 05:40 PM (rDidD) weiner!

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:41 PM (MhA4j)

154 Carrying porn in a primitive country is STOOPID. In Peruvia, Porn is Legal Tender.

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:41 PM (smntD)

155 I wonder what the immigration violation is....

He overstayed his visa.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:41 PM (IoTdl)

156 O-|-{ ^ Love to love ya, Mellie!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:42 PM (HsTG8)

157 Whoa, there must be some mistake here. I was only suppose to pickup a package and deliver it to Unity on Zefram 4.

Posted by: Mal Reynolds at February 18, 2014 01:42 PM (ecN6u)

158 Amber Lynn is on the Peruvian 20 Bill.

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:42 PM (smntD)

159 I wonder what the immigration violation is.... Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 05:38 PM (RJMhd) Failure to keep an erection for four hours?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 18, 2014 01:42 PM (0FSuD)

160 Clinton commuted the last two years of Reynolds' sentence, as he was leaving office, in 2001. There is absolutely nothing to be gained from focusing on the past. Perhaps you should stay focused on surrendering? The independents love it when you surrender.

Posted by: Your GOP betters at February 18, 2014 01:42 PM (4+AaH)

161 "116 Former Rep Mel Reynolds was a dedicated public servant that loves kids. I pray for his quick release so we can collaborate on our shared interests in the future. Posted by: Sen Bob Menendez at February 18, 2014 05:40 PM (dvRYt)" He was probably just hugging those children.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:42 PM (thBHI)

162 you say potato I say potahto you say chicago I say zimbabwe

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:42 PM (rDidD)

163 In Peruvia, Porn is Legal Tender.

Tan lines are thousand dollar bills.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:43 PM (IoTdl)

164 What exactly is the Clinton Global Initiative?

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:43 PM (smntD)

165 120 Carrying porn in a primitive country is STOOPID. In Peruvia, Porn is Legal Tender. Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 05:41 PM (smntD) For all we know he was carrying a copy of "Highlights" or "Boys Life" but somehow I doubt it.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:43 PM (olDqf)

166 so in zimbabwe I am guessing mel puts the "m" in milf?

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:43 PM (rDidD)

167 "He overstayed his visa" if he'd left in the timely fashion, his hotel bill would have been lower

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:44 PM (MhA4j)

168 130 What exactly is the Clinton Global Initiative? Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 05:43 PM (smntD) To put some ice on that global warming, baby!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:44 PM (olDqf)

169 Another factoid the news will ignore that he is a Dem. Yet! If a GOP gets busted for coke, headlines!

Posted by: ChristyBlinky, Duchess of Something at February 18, 2014 01:44 PM (baL2B)

170 [...]Police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba had said police officers on the ground did not arrest someone like him. Assistant Regional Immigration Officer Francis Mabika differed and confirmed the incident, saying he will avail more information surrounding the issue today. Â“He has been picked up. Investigations are still underway and revealing information will jeopardise investigations that are underway,Â” he said. According to his former aide identified as Sunny, Reynolds was in possession of pornographic material he shot on different occasions while in the company of a model (name supplied) and several girls in his hotel rooms. Â“His travel documents were not up to date and he used to bring beautiful women at different times. He employed five of us including a personal assistant and a driver. Â“He currently has unpaid hotel bills of more than US$24 500 accrued at two local hotels,Â” he said. Another closely placed source said Reynolds shot more than 100 pornographic videos and a further 2 000 nude pictures while he was in the company of at least 10 women including famous models. http://www.herald.co.zw/former-us-congressman-arrested/

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:44 PM (RJMhd)

171 Tan lines are thousand dollar bills. Posted by: bonhomme at February 18, 2014 05:43 PM (IoTdl) BYU special credit?

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:45 PM (MhA4j)

172 rule number one - keep your fucking hands off a the minibar.

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:45 PM (rDidD)

173
Gus Savage, succeeded by Mel Reynolds, succeeded by Jesse Jackson Jr.

Well, it could be worse. In my part of town, we had Dan Rostenkowski, succeeded by Rod Blagojevich, succeeded by Rahm Emmanuel.

Forget it, Jake: It's Chicago.

Posted by: Brown Line at February 18, 2014 01:46 PM (WN9m7)

174 121 I wonder what the immigration violation is.... He overstayed his visa. Posted by: bonhomme at February 18, 2014 05:41 PM (IoTdl) ****** Ah!

Posted by: tasker at February 18, 2014 01:46 PM (RJMhd)

175 "135 Another factoid the news will ignore that he is a Dem. Yet! If a GOP gets busted for coke, headlines! Posted by: ChristyBlinky, Duchess of Something at February 18, 2014 05:44 PM (baL2B)" The Democrats have also murdered 55 million babies. No one cares. Some even say it's a good thing.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:46 PM (thBHI)

176 Dude, get me a time machine and I would definitely visit Rhodesia, and pay thousands for it. Place was great. Cool animals, prosperous economy, no crime except for incoming Mozambique bandits, even ancient ruins. Carter forced Mugabe on them and, well, etc.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 18, 2014 01:46 PM (m5+rk)

177 while he was in the company of at least 10 women including famous models.

There ya go. That's why he was in Zimbabwe. It's the only place that let a jobless hobo live like a rock star.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:46 PM (WhJf8)

178 Use your gay card Mel !!!!!!

Posted by: Mishmash at February 18, 2014 01:46 PM (eb70/)

179 Reynolds shot more than 100 pornographic videos and a further 2 000 nude pictures while he was in the company of at least 10 women including famous models. Models. heh.

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 01:47 PM (smntD)

180 former aide identified as Sunny ...yesterday my life was filled with pain...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:47 PM (HsTG8)

181 Guess Carter went over and decided they needed more ruins.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 18, 2014 01:47 PM (m5+rk)

182 So, did Reynolds tell them that his personal life was his own business, and it has no impact on his professional life?

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:48 PM (WhJf8)

183 so do you suppose mel is screaming I am an "african-American" or I am an "American?"

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:48 PM (rDidD)

184 I'm glad that they mentioned former dem in story.! Clinton shouldn't have pardoned all on his way out How Many did Huck pardon that went on to kill again?

Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2014 01:49 PM (5M5r7)

185 I suppose Obama and Clinton have the press burning every single photograph, microfilm, and videotape of either man in the company of this guy.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 18, 2014 01:49 PM (A1Dcl)

186 Underage GIRLS? Eeeeuuuuuuwwwww.

Posted by: Harry Reid at February 18, 2014 01:49 PM (yFb77)

187 tasker, Reynold's is finding that it would have cost him far less to bring the "models" stateside for his porn production. WHAT AN ASSHOLE! Congress should terminate any tax funded benefit package he might be getting as a former Congressman. And a conservative woman leading the charge would do well, I'd think.

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:49 PM (MhA4j)

188 142 Carter forced Mugabe on them and, well, etc. Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at February 18, 2014 05:46 PM (m5+rk) Carter gave us the Taliban, the soon-to-be nuclear Ayatollahs and 30 years of global terrorism, Mugabe and gave away the Panama Canal. Now SCOMAF is well on his way to winning Can You Top This?!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:49 PM (olDqf)

189 You left out the part where Mel was hired by Jesse Jackson to run a program to help keep young black males out of prison. Can't. Make. This. Shit. Up.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:50 PM (HsTG8)

190

How Many did Huck pardon that went on to kill again?

I'm ready for my comeback, Mr. Dukakis.

Posted by: Willie Horton at February 18, 2014 01:50 PM (A0sHn)

191 Former congressman Melvin Reynolds (D-Ill.) has been arrested by immigration officers in Zimbabwe, the Associated Press reports.

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they spelled Assault Rifle-Wielding Redneck wrong.

Posted by: tangonine at February 18, 2014 01:50 PM (x3YFz)

192 Had a little fun, had a little money Had a little son, thought I'd call him Sunny Sunny gets married and moves away Sunny's got a baby and bills to pay Sunny gets sunnier day by day by day.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon, United Mime Workers local #555 at February 18, 2014 01:51 PM (g4TxM)

193 139 Gus Savage, succeeded by Mel Reynolds, succeeded by Jesse Jackson Jr. Well, it could be worse. In my part of town, we had Dan Rostenkowski, succeeded by Rod Blagojevich, succeeded by Rahm Emmanuel. Forget it, Jake: It's Chicago. Posted by: Brown Line at February 18, 2014 05:46 PM (WN9m7) My granddad (of blessed memory) lived a block away from the Kimball station.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:51 PM (olDqf)

194 so how hard up does a guy have to be to go to africa for sex? you could not get somewhere besides the aids capital?

Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 01:51 PM (rDidD)

195

Hello, my name is Mel Reynolds.

I used to be a US representative from the State of Illinois. Now, I am temporary undersecretary of culture in Zimbabwe. I have a business proposition for you. I have access to many desirable images, and also to a large amount of treasury notes* but cannot easily remove them from the country, due to being detained at Mr Mugabe's leisure. If you will forward your ISP and bank routing number, I can assure you of an amount not less than 40% of the balance, plus enough images so you can create your own "Women of the African Plain" video.

* in Zimbabwean dollars

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at February 18, 2014 01:52 PM (AskuI)

196 Is that $24K US? 'Cause in ZImbabwe dollars, that's like four cents. How do you spend $24K in f'n Zimbabwe, anyway? Get the underage hookers a la carte?

Posted by: --- at February 18, 2014 01:52 PM (MMC8r)

197 So do you suppose mel is screaming I am an "african-American" or I am an "American?"

Depends on what he's really in jail for. I don't believe for a second it's the stated reasons. Reynolds wouldn't set foot in country if he wasn't politically protected by Mugabe or some other powerful interests. He's living the rock star life and then suddenly he gets popped for pr0n? I don't believe it.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:52 PM (WhJf8)

198 Quit trashing Mugabe. He was democratically elected in a clean and fair election.

Posted by: Jimmy Carter at February 18, 2014 01:52 PM (yFb77)

199 A short while back, Rand Paul was being interviewed on Press The Meat by the infamous David Gregory.

Rand went absolutely straight for the jugular on Billary, and basically said that there *is* a War On Wimmenz in this country, and the ones waging that war are the likes of the Clintons, with their long history of having tawdry "bimbo eruptions" and then covering those up with muscle tactics and lies.

David Gregory looked like he'd been punched in the nuts. Doesn't this crazy Rand Paul guy know you're not supposed/allowed to SAY such things? Who knows where that could lead! Dogs and cats living together, chaos!

Anyway, what I want now is for Rand to go back on MTP to revise and extend his previous remarks to include this new instance of Clintonian sleaze. I will tune in just to see David Gregory trying to swallow his own tongue.

Posted by: torquewrench at February 18, 2014 01:53 PM (gqT4g)

200 I'm imagining the Giraffe-necked Women doing nasty things. Really, really deep throat.

Posted by: --- at February 18, 2014 01:53 PM (MMC8r)

201 True Fact : A Hyena will lick peanut butter off of anything. ANYTHING.

Posted by: Mel Reynolds at February 18, 2014 01:54 PM (vt9HL)

202 "160 so how hard up does a guy have to be to go to africa for sex? you could not get somewhere besides the aids capital? Posted by: yankefifth at February 18, 2014 05:51 PM (rDidD)" He's Black.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:54 PM (thBHI)

203 How do you spend $24K in f'n Zimbabwe, anyway? Get the underage hookers a la carte?

He helped arrange the Hilton being built there. I'm guessing he's stayed there for a few weeks.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at February 18, 2014 01:54 PM (WhJf8)

204 You left out the part where Mel was hired by Jesse Jackson to run a program to help keep young black males out of prison. Can't. Make. This. Shit. Up. - Never sit with your back to the door.

Posted by: WalrusRex at February 18, 2014 01:54 PM (Hx5uv)

205

130 What exactly is the Clinton Global Initiative?

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 05:43 PM (smntD)

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International Money Laundering made easy.

Posted by: wheatie at February 18, 2014 01:55 PM (4TKwC)

206 In all fairness to Mr. Reynolds, I think it's a bum rap. He thought they were pygmies.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2014 01:55 PM (olDqf)

207 Would be sweet for a gov shake-down man to get the Zimbabwe shake-down.

Posted by: eleven at February 18, 2014 01:56 PM (fsLdt)

208 Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2014 05:49 PM (5M5r7) In our conservative Republican town and county, an innocent husband was framed by the police and prosecuting attorney for the murder of his wife. The scene provided obvious evidence to the contrary, a bloody bandana with the murderer's DNA and victim's blood. The husband was in prison, EACH of his appeals denied by the State's Justice Department, for well over 20 years. Finally, his case was publicized and received public support demanding the State conduct a DNA test to prove the man's innocence (or guilt). And the court still dragged its feet, knowing they'd made an error and adamant to cover their collective asses. Well, the man is finally released. But some of those public officials involved in perpetuating his incarceration and denial for DNA test are still in office, and running for re-election as Judge. Go figure. All sorts.

Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 01:56 PM (MhA4j)

209 Rand went absolutely straight for the jugular on Billary, and basically said that there *is* a War On Wimmenz in this country, and the ones waging that war are the likes of the Clintons, with their long history of having tawdry "bimbo eruptions" and then covering those up with muscle tactics and lies. Yes, and those attacks were supposedly lead by Her Thighness herself. So, the husband she knows philanders philanders and she takes it on herself to destroy the women while sticking by the political stepping-stool philandering husband, and enabling him to continue doing so. Hillary's leading the bayonet charge in the War on Women just to keep herself upwardly mobile. THAT's why Paul is right to keep doing what he's doing.

Posted by: --- at February 18, 2014 01:57 PM (MMC8r)

210 Miss me yet?

Posted by: Cecil Rhodes at February 18, 2014 01:57 PM (A0sHn)

211 Alert - Kate Upton over at The DC - in a bikini floating around in a vomit comet. Use your imagination...or go look at the pics. I'll be in my bunk.

Posted by: Not an Artist at February 18, 2014 01:58 PM (uRumV)

212 I was reliably informed that this was part of the process of helping the diplomat get his money out of the country. I was just helpin a brother out here...

Posted by: Mel Reynolds at February 18, 2014 01:58 PM (FpHdx)

213 He helped arrange the Hilton being built there. I'm guessing he's stayed there for a few weeks. Still, it's Zimbabwe. I couldn't blow that much in Des Moines in a few weeks.

Posted by: --- at February 18, 2014 01:59 PM (MMC8r)

214 "174 Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2014 05:49 PM (5M5r7) In our conservative Republican town and county, an innocent husband was framed by the police and prosecuting attorney for the murder of his wife. The scene provided obvious evidence to the contrary, a bloody bandana with the murderer's DNA and victim's blood. The husband was in prison, EACH of his appeals denied by the State's Justice Department, for well over 20 years. Finally, his case was publicized and received public support demanding the State conduct a DNA test to prove the man's innocence (or guilt). And the court still dragged its feet, knowing they'd made an error and adamant to cover their collective asses. Well, the man is finally released. But some of those public officials involved in perpetuating his incarceration and denial for DNA test are still in office, and running for re-election as Judge. Go figure. All sorts. Posted by: Democrat Punitive Spending at February 18, 2014 05:56 PM (MhA4j)" Lawyers of the world, unite!

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 01:59 PM (thBHI)

215 Scene from a Zimbabwe prison - Whatcha in here for Mel? Nuttin'

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 18, 2014 01:59 PM (WAH9w)

216 @142 boulder toilet hobo "Dude, get me a time machine and I would definitely visit Rhodesia.." Same. I met a few former guys from there on my travels. Damn shame. Blame the Brits more than anybody for that fiasco as "smilin' Bob" had them fooled big time. South Africa is teed up for the same, but it will dissolve into tribal war before it goes that far.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 18, 2014 02:00 PM (/xSUc)

217 War on women? Shortage of ink, so you won't add a (D) after his last name?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2014 02:00 PM (HVff2)

218 89 huh, I guess his porn name is mel reynolds. --- get yourself a registered companion, asshole. (almost forgot the comma and it woulda mattered...)

Posted by: Mal Reynolds at February 18, 2014 02:00 PM (FpHdx)

219 "175 Rand went absolutely straight for the jugular on Billary, and basically said that there *is* a War On Wimmenz in this country, and the ones waging that war are the likes of the Clintons, with their long history of having tawdry "bimbo eruptions" and then covering those up with muscle tactics and lies. Yes, and those attacks were supposedly lead by Her Thighness herself. So, the husband she knows philanders philanders and she takes it on herself to destroy the women while sticking by the political stepping-stool philandering husband, and enabling him to continue doing so. Hillary's leading the bayonet charge in the War on Women just to keep herself upwardly mobile. THAT's why Paul is right to keep doing what he's doing. Posted by: --- at February 18, 2014 05:57 PM (MMC8r)" Eggs. Omelets. Feminists love to cook.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 02:01 PM (thBHI)

220 I feel for the guy, that Zimbabwean monkey porn is addictive.

Posted by: Dr Spank at February 18, 2014 02:04 PM (38LLM)

221 "182 @142 boulder toilet hobo "Dude, get me a time machine and I would definitely visit Rhodesia.." Same. I met a few former guys from there on my travels. Damn shame. Blame the Brits more than anybody for that fiasco as "smilin' Bob" had them fooled big time. South Africa is teed up for the same, but it will dissolve into tribal war before it goes that far. Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 18, 2014 06:00 PM (/xSUc)" Transahara for the Transaharans. That is actually just. But it's a principle that should be applied to all native people. Including Europeans. Later, all. God bless. :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at February 18, 2014 02:05 PM (thBHI)

222 I'll take Notorious African Sh*t-holes for $200, Alex

Posted by: Jules ( turning Chinese ) at February 18, 2014 02:06 PM (omBWL)

223 wow An Alleged Case of Textbook Bias So Â‘OutrageousÂ’ That One Student Says Â‘People Need to Know About ItÂ’ at USC http://tinyurl.com/ljt7dxj excerpts: A university-assigned textbook that appears to suggest former President Ronald Reagan was a sexist and says conservatives view individuals as lazy and corrupt is under fire from at least one student. ... Â“Conservatives Â‘tend to take a basically pessimistic view of human nature. People are conceived of as being, self-centered, lazy and incapable of true charity,Â’Â” the textbook says. ... In another section, it says Reagan Â“ascribed to women primarily domestic functions,Â” ignoring his appointment of Sandra Day OÂ’Connor as the first female Supreme Court Justice and his appointment of Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first female representative to the United Nations. we have to fight harder very filthy people writing and allowing this dirt

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 18, 2014 02:06 PM (IXrOn)

224 Was Reynolds a dues paying member of the Black Congressional Caucus? Another proud member ha

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 18, 2014 02:07 PM (t3UFN)

225 Democrats.

Just when you think the party is over, someone takes off their pants.

Posted by: tangonine at February 18, 2014 02:07 PM (x3YFz)

226 Gus Savage, succeeded by Mel Reynolds, succeeded by Jesse Jackson Jr.

Well, it could be worse. In my part of town, we had Dan Rostenkowski, succeeded by Rod Blagojevich, succeeded by Rahm Emmanuel.

Forget it, Jake: It's Chicago.

Posted by: Brown Line at February 18, 2014 05:46 PM (WN9m7)

Every Illinois politician should be thrown in jail just to save us time and money on trials

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 18, 2014 02:08 PM (FE/sZ)

227 Nood

Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2014 02:10 PM (E7Zh9)

228 Mel Reynolds, the buck-toothed piece of shit learned nothing from his time in the can. He's a sick puppy. I hope they keep him and throw his ass back in jail. Scomf will probably save him, tho.

Posted by: seamrog at February 18, 2014 02:11 PM (r1ETs)

229 What exactly is the Clinton Global Initiative?

Posted by: garrett at February 18, 2014 05:43 PM (smntD)

Take Saudi money in and use it to pay the First Special Needs Eternal Child for doing something other than interviewing the Geico Gecko.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 18, 2014 02:12 PM (2RiXU)

230 Porn appears to have been more of a hobby for the sex -obsessed and corrupt Reynolds that job. He was also a trade ambassad...er, middleman for someone in dealings with Zimbabwe, with Sir Fuxalot the Corrupt getting a slice for knowing people or some such in the deals.

Posted by: eureka! at February 18, 2014 02:19 PM (xiXna)

231 Some of the other stuff I've read said the Zimbabwe officials say he was producing kiddie porn there.

Posted by: Ranba Ral at February 18, 2014 02:19 PM (G99e4)

232 #189, the lefties won't rest until Reagan is considered the worst president of the 20th century. He killed the USSR and the red diaper brigade can never allow a historical figure like that to be known as a David vs. Goliath president.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 18, 2014 02:25 PM (A1Dcl)

233 Let's recap. He gets busted for screwing an underage black girl and goes to jail, while in jail he's convicted of doing the funny money thing. Bubble nose pardons him, JJ hires him. Now he's got be using that college trained mind to think " Hmmm, where can I go and not get in trouble for being a pervert " ?" Where are the most underage black girls" ? His sharply tuned Ivy League mind answers-- ZIMBABWE

Posted by: seamrog at February 18, 2014 02:30 PM (r1ETs)

234 @180 Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney "Lawyers of the world, unite!" I had to write a final term paper for a Criminology course and spent a lot of time doing research at the university and state law library. I put together that convictions rose frequently across muncipal and state court cases the closer judical election dates were. Got an "A" but asked the prof if there was ever a professional evaluation of the whole matter? "No" he answered. I wonder why.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 18, 2014 02:31 PM (/xSUc)

235 (D-Ill)!!!

You.... You.... Partyist!

Posted by: Xavier at February 18, 2014 02:32 PM (xUQLg)

236 I think you're some kind of deviated prevert. I think General Ripper found out about your preversion, and that you were organizing some kind of mutiny of preverts.

Posted by: Col. Batguano at February 18, 2014 02:58 PM (MMC8r)

237

Gus Savage, succeeded by Mel Reynolds, succeeded by Jesse Jackson Jr.

Well, it could be worse. In my part of town, we had Dan Rostenkowski, succeeded by Rod Blagojevich, succeeded by Rahm Emmanuel.

Forget it, Jake: It's Chicago.
Posted by: Brown Line at February 18, 2014 05:46 PM (WN9m7)

I thought that some guy named Barack Obama ran unsuccessfully for this 2nd district seat, but I looked it up. Barack ran for the 1st district seat.

Posted by: rd at February 18, 2014 03:19 PM (D+lxs)

238 203 - Bobby Rush beat him badly. As I recall, Old Mel had a thing for 'Catholic Girls'. News reports indicate that Mel was there on behalf of Elzie Higgenbottom - a real estate developer in town. Oh yeah, Elzie was a former chairman of the Cook County Housing Authority and - the morons may have forgotten this one - chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board. As the Honorable (Fast) Eddie Vrdolyak once said: "In Chicago, nothing is on the square, nothing."

Posted by: bigdaddygeo at February 19, 2014 12:05 PM (d4ZYR)

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