RIP Vic Kohring, ex-Alaska legislator who went to federal prison after corruption conviction during the VECO scandal. had attempted return to politics

[basquebromance]

He was killed in a head on highway crash with a semi yesterday. he was 64

Former Wasilla lawmaker killed in collision on Glenn Highway

Vic Kohring, 64, represented Wasilla, Chugiak and Mat-Su in the Legislature. He was first elected in 1994 and resigned in 2007, the year he was convicted on federal corruption charges.

www.adn.com

 

[Meathead]

Is there a point to this, or are you commemorating his passing?

 

[basquebromance]

Is there a point to this, or are you commemorating his passing?

commemorating

he was a noteworthy figure in Alaska politics, definitely worth at least 1 thread on him in his entire lifetime

 

[Meathead]

commemorating

he was a noteworthy figure in Alaska politics, definitely worth at least 1 thread on him in his entire lifetime

A thread? FFS

 

[basquebromance]

A thread? FFS

well, i'm watching 5 european soccer games at the same time, and i need something to do on the other side when there's no action. soccer is SOMETIMES boring you know!

 

[Meathead]

well, i'm watching 5 european soccer games at the same time, and i need something to do on the other side when there's no action. soccer is SOMETIMES boring you know!

OK, so you're gay. No one cares.

 

[basquebromance]

OK, so you're gay.

i plead guilty!

these are the boys i'm watching. how could i skip them?