Uribe's political future uncertain as judicial pressure mounts .

[Judi Lynn]

Uribe's political future uncertain as judicial pressure mounts
Monday, 01 August 2011 06:49
Matt Snyder

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As ex-President Alvaro Uribe's and members of his administration are investigated and even jailed over corruption and wiretapping scandals, politicians are increasingly negative about Uribe's political future, Caracol Radio reported Monday.

Members of the opposition party Polo Democratico argued that Uribe had been dealt a significant blow by the prosecutions. "Uribe has already been weakened by the illegality of the Uribe model and the abuse of power under this model," said Congressman Luis Carlos Avellaneda.

Politicians close to Uribe have the effect of the prosecutions, but insisted that their party would still do well in the coming elections. "There are emotional and statistical shocks," said Partido de la U congressman and loyal Uribista Roy Barreras, "but that does not mean that voters do not see that la U defends democratic security and prosperity."

The Liberal Party has so far declined to comment on the effect of the scandals on Uribe's popularity.

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I'll Fly Away

Some glad morning when this life is o'er,
I'll fly away.

To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, O Glory, I'll fly away.

When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.

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When the shadows of this life have flown,
I'll fly away.

Like a bird thrown, driven by the storm,
I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, O Glory, I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.

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Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away.

To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, O Glory,
I'll fly away.

When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.

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[naaman fletcher]

1. Glad to see justice under Santos. nt.

[Peace Patriot]

2. Do I see gold glittering on that parachute?

Cushy academic sinecures at Harvard and Georgetown. Appointment to prestigious international legal commission. Nice suits. Lot of travel money. Lunches with Bush I and Bush II.

I'd sure like to "follow the money" in this guy's bank accounts.

I wonder if Vegas has odds on his prospects for ever seeing a jail.

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I notice somebody here thinks Santos runs the justice system in Colombia. He doesn't.