Viet Nam-era Naval Aviation Ace, Top Gun instructor and eight term US Representative from San Diego California, Randy “Duke” Cunningham has admitted to accepting $2.4 million in bribes and avoiding $1 million in taxes in court. Complete details available at LA Times.
A political conservative and generally regarded as a back bencher, Cunningham is the only US Navy Ace (five total kills with two coming on one day) from the Viet Nam era. Although not listed as a consultant on the movie “Top Gun,” Rep. Cunningham cultivated a friendship with actor Tom Cruise during the movie’s filming.
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By: AFH10 - 30th November 2005 at 13:39
I know there are some honourable politicians,
Name an honourable politician and I’ll bet he/she just hasn’t been caught yet.
Just remember poli = latin for many, tics = blood sucking creatures,
poli + tics = politics.
By: Eric Mc - 30th November 2005 at 10:31
The problem is that Cunningham, being an ex-US Navy officer, would probably have had very high moral standards for most of his life. It’s the political process which corrupts. I know there are some honourable politicians, but it takes an exceedingly strong minded individual to remain in politics and retain their integrity.
By: *Zwitter* - 30th November 2005 at 08:03
wow – politician in corruption shocker!
it’s no surprise really is it – politics has never been wher you find those with the greatest integrity
You can choose to remember him as an ace or a politician, I know which I will
By: Eric Mc - 30th November 2005 at 07:35
Read that yesterday. It just goes to show that the temptations of office can be very difficlt to resist.
I found the news rather sad and depressing.
By: Andy Mac - 29th November 2005 at 21:59
We’re all human. None of us are perfect.
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November 29, 2005 at 9:07 pm