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gr8fuldaniel · Jan 24, 2006, 07:32 pm

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UPDATE 1/22/06

We have just been informed that Mr. Traficant has been advised that his jail sentence may be prolonged for an undisclosed period of time. He was further informed that he may no longer be allowed to make telephone calls and his incoming and outgoing mail could be restricted. Also, he may not be able to walk outside in the fresh air and could be confined to "the hole".
The reason cited was that Mr. Traficant had made by hand and mailed some 500 Christmas cards; the cards were not allowed to go out, or after they had been sent out for mailing, were returned to him, as now the Prison Authorities think that these lovingly created greetings are a commercial enterprise of sorts. What will they think of next?

UPDATE 1/15/06

As of January 14, 2006, Mr. Traficant is no longer permitted to partake in workshop activities, therefore he is not allowed to produce any more artwork. The vast amount of publicity attributed to our website and ebay offerings has triggered the Authorities to further restrict his freedom and his ability to express his creativity.
At this time, we will be limiting our offerings to ebay. There will be no sales made through our website. We apologize for these unforeseen circumstances and wish you all well.
Please continue to check the website, which is updated every Sunday, for further updates and changes in this regard.

There will be four auctions on ebay this week for some of Mr. Traficant's paintings.
Please go to "view seller's other items" after clicking on the auction links below to see the other paintings:

Is this guy a work of art or what?

gr8fuldaniel · Jan 24, 2006, 07:53 pm

Heres a funny assessment of Traficant and his art: http://www.thejambar.com/media/paper....thejambar.com

Milton Bradley · Jan 24, 2006, 07:56 pm

Ohio (steeped in corruption) can really produce some gems.

Who did you expect to gain control of the looney bin?

PatrickHenry · Jan 24, 2006, 08:05 pm

Traficant crossed the powers in Washington. They are making his life miserable. But they have almost ALL done the same type of thing he is convicted of, but more artfully and without bombast.

Some quotes from Traficant:
"Am I different? Yeah. Deep down, you know you want to wear wider bottoms; you're just not secure enough. . . . Do I do my hair with a Weed Whacker? I admit."

"I want you to disregard all the opposing counsel has said. I think they're delusionary. I think they've had something funny for lunch in their meal, I think they should be handcuffed, chained to a fence and flogged, and all of their hearsay evidence should be thrown the hell out. And if they lie again, I'm going to go over there and kick them in the crotch. Thank you very much."

"Madam Speaker, an investigation revealed that 16,000 IRS employees illegally used their computers. The report states IRS agents spent 50 % of their time at work on personal business. If that is not enough to service your revenue, IRS agents illegally used their computers for shopping, stock trading, gambling and pornography. Unbelievable. Think about it. While 60 % of taxpayer calls to the IRS go unanswered, the IRS agents were watching Marilyn Chambers do the Rotary International. Beam me up here. It is time to pass a flat 15 % sales tax and abolish this gambling, porno-watching IRS completely. I yield back the internal rectal service of the United States of America."

"I apologize. As a fashion leader, it is tough for me at times to comport with some rules."

"Beam me up."

"Currency is not money, but a money substitute. Redeemable currency must promise to pay a dollar equivalent in gold or silver money. Federal Reserve Notes (FRNs) make no such promises, and are not "money". A Federal Reserve Note is a debt obligation of the federal United States government, not "money""

What I love about Traficant: His disdain for the IRS, NAFTA and the CIA, and his eccentric rhetoric.

I say: Let him out... http://www.traficant.com/

Scribbler1 · Jan 24, 2006, 08:08 pm

It's actually a shame the guy went down. One thing you could always count on was Traficant on the floor of the house, criticizing the hell out of the very body he was a member of.

And the bitch was, he was almost always RIGHT in his criticism.

Milton Bradley · Jan 24, 2006, 08:16 pm

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It's actually a shame the guy went down. One thing you could always count on was Traficant on the floor of the house, criticizing the hell out of the very body he was a member of.

And the bitch was, he was almost always RIGHT in his criticism.

Absolutely true.

He was also eccentric, and his Tourettes Syndrome made it hard to step up to bat for the guy. Fundamentally, I liked the guy, and agree with Pat he shouln't be held further, but he was part of the two headed beast I loathe so much.

bishop · Jan 24, 2006, 08:24 pm

he's got a pretty eccentric voting record too..

http://www.issues2000.org/OH/Jim_Traficant.htm

heh, and that card scheme... that's quality.

Jan 24, 2006, 07:53 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
gr8fuldaniel Fire the Liars Location: California Posts: 7,090	Heres a funny assessment of Traficant and his art: http://www.thejambar.com/media/paper....thejambar.com ~~ Helpful Linx * Huff Post * WRH * RAW STORY ~~

Jan 24, 2006, 08:05 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
PatrickHenry 9/11: Inside Job Location: Hawai'i, Big Island Posts: 10,437	Traficant crossed the powers in Washington. They are making his life miserable. But they have almost ALL done the same type of thing he is convicted of, but more artfully and without bombast. Some quotes from Traficant: "Am I different? Yeah. Deep down, you know you want to wear wider bottoms; you're just not secure enough. . . . Do I do my hair with a Weed Whacker? I admit." "I want you to disregard all the opposing counsel has said. I think they're delusionary. I think they've had something funny for lunch in their meal, I think they should be handcuffed, chained to a fence and flogged, and all of their hearsay evidence should be thrown the hell out. And if they lie again, I'm going to go over there and kick them in the crotch. Thank you very much." "Madam Speaker, an investigation revealed that 16,000 IRS employees illegally used their computers. The report states IRS agents spent 50 % of their time at work on personal business. If that is not enough to service your revenue, IRS agents illegally used their computers for shopping, stock trading, gambling and pornography. Unbelievable. Think about it. While 60 % of taxpayer calls to the IRS go unanswered, the IRS agents were watching Marilyn Chambers do the Rotary International. Beam me up here. It is time to pass a flat 15 % sales tax and abolish this gambling, porno-watching IRS completely. I yield back the internal rectal service of the United States of America." "I apologize. As a fashion leader, it is tough for me at times to comport with some rules." "Beam me up." "Currency is not money, but a money substitute. Redeemable currency must promise to pay a dollar equivalent in gold or silver money. Federal Reserve Notes (FRNs) make no such promises, and are not "money". A Federal Reserve Note is a debt obligation of the federal United States government, not "money"" What I love about Traficant: His disdain for the IRS, NAFTA and the CIA, and his eccentric rhetoric. I say: Let him out... http://www.traficant.com/ "Arms in the hands of the citizens may be used at individual discretion for the defense of the country, the overthrow of tyranny or private self-defense." -- John Adams

Jan 24, 2006, 08:24 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
bishop moderat-e/o-r Location: boston Posts: 11,184	he's got a pretty eccentric voting record too.. http://www.issues2000.org/OH/Jim_Traficant.htm heh, and that card scheme... that's quality. hope for america... http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Jan 24, 2006, 07:56 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	Ohio (steeped in corruption) can really produce some gems. Who did you expect to gain control of the looney bin?

Jan 24, 2006, 08:08 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Scribbler1 Skeptical Patriot Posts: 7,746	It's actually a shame the guy went down. One thing you could always count on was Traficant on the floor of the house, criticizing the hell out of the very body he was a member of. And the bitch was, he was almost always RIGHT in his criticism.