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Charlatan · 08-31-2005, 05:58 PM

While supplying funds to "freedom fighters" (some 7 million dollars to the contras) may not be illegal in the US (or was it, I can't remember... or right if Reagan could do it it couldn't have been that illegal) it was probably not considered "legal" by the government at the time.

Not being familiar with the laws of Nicaragua at the time I can't say for certain.

I would also think that, although it's a technicality, uttering a death threat at the President of Venezuela is probably illegal in Venezuela (much as it is in the US).

Of course, I don't see the US extraditing him for these "crimes" anytime soon.

To my mind... the big issue here is:

a) calling for the death of someone is no way for a Christian leader to behave
b) Robertson *does* have influence over a significant number of people and does have influence over the political fortunes of other nations through financially supporting organizations like the Contras or governments that share his economic point of view.

These aren't neccessarily illegal actions they are just proof that RObertson is a bit of an ass and does have political influence.

08-31-2005, 05:58 PM	#35 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	While supplying funds to "freedom fighters" (some 7 million dollars to the contras) may not be illegal in the US (or was it, I can't remember... or right if Reagan could do it it couldn't have been that illegal) it was probably not considered "legal" by the government at the time. Not being familiar with the laws of Nicaragua at the time I can't say for certain. I would also think that, although it's a technicality, uttering a death threat at the President of Venezuela is probably illegal in Venezuela (much as it is in the US). Of course, I don't see the US extraditing him for these "crimes" anytime soon. To my mind... the big issue here is: a) calling for the death of someone is no way for a Christian leader to behave b) Robertson does have influence over a significant number of people and does have influence over the political fortunes of other nations through financially supporting organizations like the Contras or governments that share his economic point of view. These aren't neccessarily illegal actions they are just proof that RObertson is a bit of an ass and does have political influence. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke Last edited by Charlatan; 08-31-2005 at 06:03 PM..