Eddie DeBartolo Jr Pardoned by POTUS

Nick Bosa is SO HAPPY to be a 49er right now

Eddie D. had blown through so much money in the freewheeling, newfangled free agency time of the late '90s, that his cash flow was severely impacted. He somehow got the idea that riverboat gambling could fix all that quickly and maybe be a highly profitable long term investment.

Now, here's what many people get wrong. Eddie D. was never charged with, and so was never convicted, of offering to bribe the governor of Louisiana. Rather, to do business in Louisiana, the governor would make clear to potential investors that they had to do business with him first. The governor, not Eddie D., "asked for" the bribe. Eddie D.'s felony was agreeing to it and trying to pay. Legally, that's what the charge and the conviction said.

Originally posted by Psinex:

Don't want any kind of association with that impeached degenerate. This unnecessary pardon might drag the glory years through the mud. It was the freaking top headline. This off-season just keeps getting better.

I don't like Trump either but my goodness.

Originally posted by RTFirefly:

Eddie D. had blown through so much money in the freewheeling, newfangled free agency time of the late '90s, that his cash flow was severely impacted. He somehow got the idea that riverboat gambling could fix all that quickly and maybe be a highly profitable long term investment.

Now, here's what many people get wrong. Eddie D. was never charged with, and so was never convicted, of offering to bribe the governor of Louisiana. Rather, to do business in Louisiana, the governor would make clear to potential investors that they had to do business with him first. The governor, not Eddie D., "asked for" the bribe. Eddie D.'s felony was agreeing to it and trying to pay. Legally, that's what the charge and the conviction said.

I thought Eddie was in trouble for not snitching / reporting a felony ?

Originally posted by SkyZer0:
Nick Bosa is SO HAPPY to be a 49er right now

Bet he's pissed Kyle & Jimmy screwed his chance to visit White House for a selfie w/ the President.

There are a lot of you in here that give one person sooooo much power over your lives. Those of you that become so angered by this one individual need to take a deep look inside and see what's really important in life. One person in office is not worth your misery.

Originally posted by blizzuntz:

Originally posted by RTFirefly:
Eddie D. had blown through so much money in the freewheeling, newfangled free agency time of the late '90s, that his cash flow was severely impacted. He somehow got the idea that riverboat gambling could fix all that quickly and maybe be a highly profitable long term investment.

Now, here's what many people get wrong. Eddie D. was never charged with, and so was never convicted, of offering to bribe the governor of Louisiana. Rather, to do business in Louisiana, the governor would make clear to potential investors that they had to do business with him first. The governor, not Eddie D., "asked for" the bribe. Eddie D.'s felony was agreeing to it and trying to pay. Legally, that's what the charge and the conviction said.

I thought Eddie was in trouble for not snitching / reporting a felony ?

I'm no lawyer. I'm going by my recollection. The exact legal charge he was convicted of is unusual. I thought it meant what I described. I'm not going to look it up. You can, or perhaps some lawyer will chime in.

Well he's secured my vote now

Originally posted by blizzuntz:
I thought Eddie was in trouble for not snitching / reporting a felony ?

This is what I recall

Originally posted by wolfpack2192:

There are a lot of you in here that give one person sooooo much power over your lives. Those of you that become so angered by this one individual need to take a deep look inside and see what's really important in life. One person in office is not worth your misery.

Agreed. I get not supporting his policies, having issues with certain parts of his personal history or just not liking him as a person.

But seeing so many people lose their collective **** over pardoning an individual, putting ketchup on steak or tweeting "Good morning!" is kinda funny but also very bizarre to me...

Originally posted by RTFirefly:

Originally posted by blizzuntz:

Originally posted by RTFirefly:
Eddie D. had blown through so much money in the freewheeling, newfangled free agency time of the late '90s, that his cash flow was severely impacted. He somehow got the idea that riverboat gambling could fix all that quickly and maybe be a highly profitable long term investment.

Now, here's what many people get wrong. Eddie D. was never charged with, and so was never convicted, of offering to bribe the governor of Louisiana. Rather, to do business in Louisiana, the governor would make clear to potential investors that they had to do business with him first. The governor, not Eddie D., "asked for" the bribe. Eddie D.'s felony was agreeing to it and trying to pay. Legally, that's what the charge and the conviction said.

I thought Eddie was in trouble for not snitching / reporting a felony ?

I'm no lawyer. I'm going by my recollection. The exact legal charge he was convicted of is unusual. I thought it meant what I described. I'm not going to look it up. You can, or perhaps some lawyer will chime in.

"misprision of a felony"

Ten second search said you're right.

Originally posted by Psinex:

Don't want any kind of association with that impeached degenerate. This unnecessary pardon might drag the glory years through the mud. It was the freaking top headline. This off-season just keeps getting better.

lol wtf are you talking about?

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Psinex:

Don't want any kind of association with that impeached degenerate. This unnecessary pardon might drag the glory years through the mud. It was the freaking top headline. This off-season just keeps getting better.

I don't like Trump either but my goodness.

Crying about everything Trump does is some peoples hobby.

If I'm Eddie D, do I really want to be associated in history (outside of SF and Youngstown) with Pardon Fest 2020 along side Blago, Kerik and Milken? Not so sure it helps his legacy.

Figures this got political.

Bottom line is the great Eddie D has been pardoned. Its a great day!