“Everyone knew about Sheldon Silver’s corruption charges”: - TopicsExpress



          

“Everyone knew about Sheldon Silver’s corruption charges”: “Back in 2004, when Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver blocked passage of the state budget with a series of bizarre objections, a frustrated Gov. George Pataki confronted him: ‘Who is your client?’ the governor demanded. The showdown made headlines because of the clear insinuation that Silver, a Democrat, was using his official power to serve a private customer and enrich himself. That it took nearly 11 long years for prosecutors finally to make a case along those very lines reveals both the complexity of Silver’s alleged scams and Albany’s rotten pay-to-play culture. The Empire State’s capital is corrupt to the core, and has been for a very long time. Virtually nothing happens there that isn’t driven by self-dealing. It is a cesspool unworthy of respect or trust and now stands naked in disgrace.” bit.ly/1AXHAiQ
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:49:19 +0000

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