For some reason, so far, this Coniglio incident is not news The New York Times deems "fit to print." I wonder why? Maybe they figure "it's suburban New Jersey, that's normal for them." I know, tell the editorial staff at the Times that Coniglio is a Republican. I bet they'll cover the news then! Many attacks on my computer today. Maybe that's a good sign. (Only one "error" since my last review of this essay!)
WNBC -TV, updated 12:34 P.M. ET, Thurs., Nov. 22, 2007
"FBI Searches Home, Office Of N.J. State Senator," http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21902199/
"TRENTON, N.J. -- Federal investigators on Thursday were searching the home and legislative office of state Sen. Joseph Coniglio, according to officials."
I wonder whether this search was connected to on-going investigations of shady dealings with pension funds, theft from New Jersey's hospital budgets and public health care expenditures, or any of the hundreds of inquiries into financial irregularities connected to public officials in the Garden State. (One more "error" since yesterday.)
"Terry Romano, the office administrator at Coniglio's Paramus legislative office, said FBI agents arrived at about 9:00 a.m. and began searching his office."
I wonder if Mr. Romano is related to the legislator busted for heroin possession -- and, as I recall, distribution -- from Lodi, New Jersey? Geez. Dem guys. Oh, I know ... how about the so-called "judge" in North Bergen who was swept off his feet by alleged (and once convicted) child molester Kelly Michaels? Perhaps I will write about him next. All in the family? "Judge" Romano works for The New York Times, doesn't he?
"In addition several FBI vehicles were parked in front of Coniglio's Cedar Avenue home in Paramus. Agents armed with a search warrant were seeking financial records and other documents in connection with the ongoing investigation. An FBI spokesman declined comment."
No additional "errors" inserted yet? Only three new "errors" not found in print versions of this article?
"Meanwhile, an official who had been briefed on the investigation said FBI agents are also searching Coniglio's Paramus home. The official spoke only on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation."
Well, well ... when FBI agents decide to conduct a search at your home on Thanksgiving Day, it usually means that they do not like you. (There is another "error" which has suddenly appeared.) Now why would they not like a person? There may be any number of connected reasons for this state of affairs. I would put my money on the FBI in this case, folks. They do not adopt such an attitude unless they have excellent reasons for it.
FBI people do not, for example, enjoy being deceived or misled. When the FBI knocks on the door. Tell them what they want to know, they'll find it out anyway. It's always better for you to help them out. Unlike New Jersey officials, who are usually corrupt and connected, FBI agents wear short haircuts and blue suits from Brooks Brothers. Curiously, even in New Jersey, the feds are usually honest. One of the things I like best about Rudy Giuliani is his U.S. Attorney experience. Right, Senator Bob? Some people like and others hate the sound of the words: "Grand Jury."
"A message left at Coniglio's home was not immediately returned on Tuesday morning."
"Coniglio dropped his re-election bid in September after being told he was being targeted in a federal corruption investigation."
A little bird told me there is more coming on this, boys and girls. Hang on to your hats. No more "errors"?
