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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Thursday, June 07, 2007

Pun Intended?

AP: Judge freezes congressman's assets

"Congressman" would be Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) who, one will remember, had stashed a bunch of bribe money in his freezer (oh, yes, and then made the National Guard, right after Hurricane Katrina) drive him to his house to retrieve it---from his freezer).

A forfeiture charge is among the 16 criminal counts Jefferson is facing. Prosecutors have already said they will seek to recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars from Jefferson that they believe he obtained illicitly by peddling his influence to help broker business deals in Africa.

Jefferson is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in U.S. District Court.
Wow, 16 criminal counts. "Peddling his influence." And I thought the Democrats were the party of upstanding morals?

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posted by Lady Jane | 1:54 PM