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SC Lawmaker Has Crack Bust On Record

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Cicero June 20, 2013 at 10:18 am

I’ve met him several times and, although he’s a lib, I liked him a great deal. Very bright, very nice, and I bet he’s got a bright future ahead of him. Most of us make big mistakes, especially when we’re young, and so long as he’s done with all that mess, then what-friggin-ever.

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Smirks June 20, 2013 at 10:40 am

and so long as he’s done with all that mess

Well, yeah, that’s the big question one has to wonder.

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Cicero June 20, 2013 at 10:49 am

If he’d been doing crack for a decade+, one would have to think it’d become a more serious problem by now.

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Jay Ellington June 20, 2013 at 11:19 am

Have you heard of Thomas Ravenel?

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Cicero June 20, 2013 at 12:20 pm

I stand corrected. Well played.

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Jesus H, Christ! June 20, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Well, let’s see. It was in 1991. That was over 20 FUCKING YEARS AGO.

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Jay Ellington June 20, 2013 at 1:33 pm

You’re a whiz with the math.

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Cicero June 20, 2013 at 10:18 am

I’ve met him several times and, although he’s a lib, I liked him a great deal. Very bright, very nice, and I bet he’s got a bright future ahead of him. Most of us make big mistakes, especially when we’re young, and so long as he’s done with all that mess, then what-friggin-ever.

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Smirks June 20, 2013 at 10:40 am

and so long as he’s done with all that mess

Well, yeah, that’s the big question one has to wonder.

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Cicero June 20, 2013 at 10:49 am

If he’d been doing crack for a decade+, one would have to think it’d become a more serious problem by now.

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The Ghost of Fat Greg Dulli June 20, 2013 at 11:19 am

Have you heard of Thomas Ravenel?

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Cicero June 20, 2013 at 12:20 pm

I stand corrected. Well played.

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Jesus H, Christ! June 20, 2013 at 1:13 pm

Well, let’s see. It was in 1991. That was over 20 FUCKING YEARS AGO.

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The Ghost of Fat Greg Dulli June 20, 2013 at 1:33 pm

You’re a whiz with the math.

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Honkey Whitebread June 20, 2013 at 10:27 am

You know what I wanna see? A white guy charged with crack possession.

If I can’t get a chance to see that, how about a black guy charged with cocaine possession?

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Honkey Whitebread June 20, 2013 at 10:27 am

You know what I wanna see? A white guy charged with crack possession.

If I can’t get a chance to see that, how about a black guy charged with cocaine possession?

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Sarge June 20, 2013 at 10:28 am

This story also shows that Justice Pleicones was a circuit court judge prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court – something Jean Hoefer Toal never did. While that may not be of such importance to many, it shows Pleicones has a depth of experience Toal does not have. The lack of character and integrity was something that Toal was born with and no one has been able to check.

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nitrat June 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm

But, Brad Warthen loves her.

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Junior June 20, 2013 at 5:49 pm

That should tell every legislator something. If she and Warthen are still in their bromance, she should not be the chief justice.

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Sarge June 20, 2013 at 10:28 am

This story also shows that Justice Pleicones was a circuit court judge prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court – something Jean Hoefer Toal never did. While that may not be of such importance to many, it shows Pleicones has a depth of experience Toal does not have. The lack of character and integrity was something that Toal was born with and no one has been able to check.

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nitrat June 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm

But, Brad Warthen loves her.

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Junior June 20, 2013 at 5:49 pm

That should tell every legislator something. If she and Warthen are still in their bromance, she should not be the chief justice.

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Jay Ellington June 20, 2013 at 11:18 am

Did he cop a misdemeanor plea (not even sure if that’s possible with a distribution charge) or is there a felony on the books? I know other convicted felons are making laws and setting policies all over the United States, so this doesn’t surprise me, but it doesn’t mean they should be allowed to. If you aren’t allowed to vote, you shouldn’t be allowed to serve in an elected public office.

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Dr. Phil June 20, 2013 at 5:20 pm

Gedney didn’t cop anything. His father made a single phone call. All traces of the traffic infraction disappeared. And the deputy sheriff was told to keep his mouth shut if he valued his job. End of story.

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The Ghost of Fat Greg Dulli June 20, 2013 at 11:18 am

Did he cop a misdemeanor plea (not even sure if that’s possible with a distribution charge) or is there a felony on the books? I know other convicted felons are making laws and setting policies all over the United States, so this doesn’t surprise me, but it doesn’t mean they should be allowed to. If you aren’t allowed to vote, you shouldn’t be allowed to serve in an elected public office.

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Dr. Phil June 20, 2013 at 5:20 pm

Gedney didn’t cop anything. His father made a single phone call. All traces of the traffic infraction disappeared. And the deputy sheriff was told to keep his mouth shut if he valued his job. End of story.

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Same ol' Same ol' June 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Not news unless he’s still doing it. Dude, that was 22 years ago.

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Jay Ellington June 20, 2013 at 12:55 pm

I’m sure T-Rav’s college buddies probably thought he stopped doing blow 20 some odd years ago, too.

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nitrat June 20, 2013 at 2:25 pm

I feel sure they always knew he was the friend they could rely on to have some toot.

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Same ol' Same ol' June 20, 2013 at 12:00 pm

Not news unless he’s still doing it. Dude, that was 22 years ago.

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The Ghost of Fat Greg Dulli June 20, 2013 at 12:55 pm

I’m sure T-Rav’s college buddies probably thought he stopped doing blow 20 some odd years ago, too.

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nitrat June 20, 2013 at 2:25 pm

I feel sure they always knew he was the friend they could rely on to have some toot.

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Marie Harrison June 20, 2013 at 12:02 pm

According to Richland Cty… Is that the same Christopher Hart who was busted for possession of marijuana and hash, just 6 years ago?

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Jay Ellington June 20, 2013 at 12:59 pm

I see the distribution case, I don’t see the one you’re referencing. Case #?

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Marie Harrison June 20, 2013 at 12:02 pm

According to Richland Cty… Is that the same Christopher Hart who was busted for possession of marijuana and hash, just 6 years ago?

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The Ghost of Fat Greg Dulli June 20, 2013 at 12:59 pm

I see the distribution case, I don’t see the one you’re referencing. Case #?

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OMG June 20, 2013 at 1:29 pm

And the he got admitted to the Bar? Who won’t they admit?

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Divine Street Dan June 20, 2013 at 5:53 pm

Who won’t they admit? Smart, honest lawyers that could present a challenge to the Queen.

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OMG June 20, 2013 at 1:29 pm

And the he got admitted to the Bar? Who won’t they admit?

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Divine Street Dan June 20, 2013 at 5:53 pm

Who won’t they admit? Smart, honest lawyers that could present a challenge to the Queen.

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Dr. Phil June 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm

G. Howe (of Charleston) got caught with the powdered variety while in law school (in glove box — traffic stop by sheriff) but his daddy bought his way out of it. Just a matter of who you know and how much money you have to pay. Countless other college kids in the 70s got the same kid-glove treatment. Crack though, used by poor blacks, has a much harsher penalty. Totally unfair laws.

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Broad St Broad June 20, 2013 at 5:52 pm

G. Howe got out of his ethical violations due to his “friendship$” with Cam Lewis and Jean Toal. The rest of the court, of course, were not involved. Read between the lines in the civil opinions.

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Dr. Phil June 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm

G. Howe (of Charleston) got caught with the powdered variety while in law school (in glove box — traffic stop by sheriff) but his daddy bought his way out of it. Just a matter of who you know and how much money you have to pay. Countless other college kids in the 70s got the same kid-glove treatment. Crack though, used by poor blacks, has a much harsher penalty. Totally unfair laws.

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Broad St Broad June 20, 2013 at 5:52 pm

G. Howe got out of his ethical violations due to his “friendship$” with Cam Lewis and Jean Toal. The rest of the court, of course, were not involved. Read between the lines in the civil opinions.

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Jim June 20, 2013 at 2:22 pm

More reason for term limits. Power that does not be for the betterment of SC. Birds of a feather flock together. Hidden agendas do not belong when it is the people’s government. I can trust lawmakers that do not take the temptation. Just shows they all have a price. Wrong neighborhood.

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OK June 20, 2013 at 2:22 pm

More reason for term limits. Power that does not be for the betterment of SC. Birds of a feather flock together. Hidden agendas do not belong when it is the people’s government. I can trust lawmakers that do not take the temptation. Just shows they all have a price. Wrong neighborhood.

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Jim June 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm

If you can not get a job with a bank then you do not belong in position of being responsible for the future of The People. That’s is for everyone that is an elected official. That is why I like term limits because you do your job for The People then go home. You stay longer then you get power Hungary.

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OK June 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm

If you can not get a job with a bank then you do not belong in position of being responsible for the future of The People. That’s is for everyone that is an elected official. That is why I like term limits because you do your job for The People then go home. You stay longer then you get power Hungary.

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