The Obama Watch
Specter Opens Door on White House Felonies
Gibbs Zieglerizes, Issa probes: Obama staff, Sestak, Romanoff in misprision of felony?
“There’s a crime called misprision of a felony. Misprision of a felony is when you don’t report a crime. So you’re getting into pretty deep areas here in these considerations.” — U.S. Senator Arlen Specter on March 12, 2010
“Right now, they’re doing the ‘I won’t confirm or deny,’ and for us, it leaves two possibilities. One is the promise of transparency in this administration is just shot. The second one is even worse, which is either Sestak is lying or the administration has done something wrong and is covering it up…” — U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa on Friday on March 12, 2010
“The ‘stonewall strategy’ functioned from the very first episodes of the cover-up. It was instinctive, from the very top of the Administration to the bottom. It was also ad hoc, developed in small reactions to the flurry of each day’s events…we found ourselves trying to hold a line where we could.” — Nixon White House Counsel John Dean in his Watergate book Blind Ambition
Here we go again.
Even as the drama of health care carries the headlines, beneath the surface, visible now, the iceberg of scandal ripples.
First, the timeline on the blossoming scandal upon which we will now officially fix the dreaded “gate” descriptive. Jobsgate.
• September 27, 2009 — The Denver Post reports that Obama White House Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina allegedly offered a job in the Obama administration to ex-Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff if Romanoff dropped his planned primary challenge to incumbent U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. Romanoff refuses comment and runs anyway.
• February 18, 2010 — Philadelphia TV anchor Larry Kane reports that on his just taped Comcast show, he had asked Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak, who is challenging incumbent Senator Arlen Specter whether it was true that the Obama administration had offered Sestak a job if he would withdraw from his primary challenge to Specter. Sestak answers “yes,” specifically saying the offer came from someone in the White House and that he, Sestak, turned down the offer. Sestak refuses to name who it was that made the offer. Two hours later, Kane calls the White House, plays them the tape, and asks for comment. The White House never calls him back.
• February 22, 2010 — In a column here in this space, both the Sestak and Romanoff stories are reported with new information: to offer jobs for favors is in fact a federal crime, and Sestak is in effect accusing the Obama White House of doing just that, just as the Denver Post, months earlier, effectively reported the same activity with Romanoff.
• February 22, 2010 — ABC White House correspondent Jake Tapper asks Obama White House press secretary Robert Gibbs for a reaction to the charge by Congressman Sestak. Replies Gibbs: “I was traveling for a couple of days, as you know. I haven’t looked into this.” He promises to get answers.
• March 1, 2010 — Seven days later, with no answers produced, Gibbs is asked again, this time by Fox News White House correspondent Major Garrett, Gibbs responds: “I have not made any progress on that. I was remiss on this and I apologize.”
• March 9, 2010 — Fifteen days later, Major Garrett asks again. Below, from the transcript provided by the White House:
Q A couple of quick political ones. On the Sestak issue, Arlen Specter said on another — this afternoon that Sestak and his opinion on this allegation that he was offered a job not to run against Specter, needs to prove it, needs to back it up, and claims that Sestak’s accusation is hurting the White House, damaging its reputation. You told us a couple of times you’d check back on this. Can you give us an update, number one? And number two —
MR. GIBBS: I don’t have the update with me, but let me check and see if I do have anything —
Q Do you have any evaluation of Senator Specter’s comments on this?
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CB| 3.16.10 @ 6:42AM
Wow....now let's see how far this goes, and who is going to step up with "brass balls" and tackle this thing with gusto. Maybe an aspiring Democrat who wants to make a name for himself will step up to the plate.....oh well, it's nice to dream once in a while...
co| 3.16.10 @ 10:56AM
Out of curiosity, is the inverse of this a truism too?
If it is wrong (a felony) to not report knowledge of offer(s) of "government-funded jobs or programs to advance a partisan political agenda", is it also crime to offer "threats" to advance a partisan political agenda?
Because the arm twisting for walking the plank on Obamacare from liberal groups has gone public with threats for House Democrats who do not vote as advised with primaries and third party challengers.
Susan Baker| 3.18.10 @ 4:47PM
Well, it seems to me, that Robert Gibbs obviously knows something and is covering it up. For his sake and his job and honor and future, he should step forward and tell what he knows. Of course he will lose his job but may not go to jail.
nina schug| 3.19.10 @ 12:00PM
Isn't it time for Hussein Obama to exit the
White House?
Nina schug
ALL AMERICAN CITIZEN| 3.20.10 @ 1:06AM
THE TIME FOR HUSSEIN OBAMA TO EXIT THE WHITE HOUSE IS LONG OVERDUE.. I JUST WISH HE WOULD GO TO A COUNTRY WHERE HE COULD SCREW IT UP AND NOT OURS!!!
Dot| 3.22.10 @ 7:31PM
We could always hope..He is getting away with an awful lot that people are turning their heads about.
Beyaz Saçlara Son | 11.23.10 @ 5:08AM
harika bir yorum, tebrik ederim.
David Moxley| 3.20.10 @ 9:16AM
Only after Obama is out of office will he say anything. That is the way it is done.
Tomas| 3.16.10 @ 12:59PM
OK. Now, let's see....
Who's surprised.... show of hands....
......
Come on, don't be shy. You won't go to jail...
OK, ...ah, ok, one.... one.... yes, 'mam, you can put your hand down now.
Anyone else? ...ok, there's another hand.. two. Thank you.....
Anyone else?
Anyone?
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brettdc| 3.16.10 @ 3:26PM
Moving right along...."We told you so."
Anyone who voted for Obama knowing he had a
"Chicago" political background deserves this.
The country has been royally screwed by this guy and his thugs.
bob| 3.18.10 @ 1:42PM
WHY IS IT ONLY THE BAD GUYS HAVE BALLS SOME WHERE IN THAT CESSPOOOL CALLED DC THERE HAS GOT TO BE SOMEONE THAT CAN GET THE BALL ROLLING AND PURGE WASHINGTON OF THESE PARASITES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. ARE WE ALL GOING TO WAIT UNTIL IT'S TO LATE. IF WE CONTINUE DOWN THIS ROAD, AND NOT DO ANYTHING TO SHINK FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, WE ALL BETTER GET OUR HOW TO LIVE IN NAZI GERMANY HANDBOOKS OUT.
kruser| 3.19.10 @ 10:58PM
Purge Washington of these parasites? I thought that we could do that by voting.
ALL AMERICAN CITIZEN| 3.20.10 @ 1:10AM
THE REAL WAY TO PURGE DC OF ALL PARASITES AND MENTAL DEFECTIVES IS TO KEEP VOTING THE INCUMBENTS OUT FOR AT LEAST 4 CONSECUTIVE TERMS!! NORMALLY NEW PEOPLE WANT TO MAKE A GOOD NAME FOR THEMSELVES!!! VOTE THEM OUT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!!!
SoCon| 3.17.10 @ 1:54PM
I just want to know where all the trolls are.
Yooo Hooo, Bob, Toddard, Drew/Liberal Reader, etc.--where are you? We miss your smug, snotty musings, your breathtaking arrogance.
BS artists, all.
JW| 3.19.10 @ 10:53PM
Wow, you guys have so much vitriol. Where does it come from? What's being purported here, even if true, isn't some evil and sinister plot, and is mighty small in comparison to any real political scandal. Please, let us find something of substance to complain about, like the fact that the more of the healthy are going to be subsidizing more of the sick because of Obamacare.
Nobama| 3.20.10 @ 4:11AM
We should object to all corruption, JW; it rots the fabric of society and eats away at the body politic.
Unless of course, you approve of the crooked actions of democrats in power. Do you approve of democrat corruption?
Ralph Averill| 3.20.10 @ 7:12AM
Is "Democratic corruption" so much worse than the Republican variety, as practiced with the tacit approval and cooperation of the Bush/Cheney/Rove cabal? Are Democrats being held to a higher standard? They should be; they have higher standards. Compared to the breathtaking corruption of the above mentioned BCR junta, the venerated political practice of trading favors is really small potatoes. If this is the best conservatives can do to undermine a sitting American president, treason? sedition?, then the Obama Administration is truly squeeky clean.
Nobama| 3.20.10 @ 10:54PM
Democrat corruption is much worse than Republican corruption because you democrats are Marxists/Communists and are destroying our country. You are traitors.
Look at you threatening me for merely exercising my right to freedom of speech. Ugly Fascist/Communist liberals like you are a true threat to our country.
You must be destroyed, and we will do so on November 2, 2010!
Nobammy bin Lyin| 3.20.10 @ 11:40PM
After seeing how devisive and poisonous (you DO see, right?) this administration and it's policies have been for this country and her citizens, I'm simply astounded at how some people like you can actually justify and rationalize a superbly retarded statement like the one you just made! Higher standards? Don't you need standards, any standards, in the first place to establish a baseline for reference? "Breathtaking" corruption? Ha! Um, yeah, not like your pres or anything right? How about the "breathtaking" amount of illegal campaign money he raised? Blew the record right out of the water you know. The "breathtaking" quadrupling of our debt? "Breathtaking" Spending? (More than all the other presidents combined) And so many other "breathtaking" acts of sheer stupidity, bad judgement and illegality. The whole beer summit episode comes to mind.... Btw, doesn't progressive mean moving ahead? I 'm assuming you're a progressive. Or maybe slightly commie/socialist? Why do you all insist on looking to the past? Blaming Bush for all your inadequacies and failures? I don't recall Bush ever complaining about the recession he inherited from Clinton. He acted like a president should, grabbed the bull by the horns and dealt with it, not cry, complain and blame everything and everyone around him for his impotence. And because of that, this country enjoyed a lengthy and astoundingly robust era of economic growth such as this or any other country has ever seen! 17+ quarters of growth actually, over 4 straight years of climb. It's what you know as 'The failed policies of the last 8 years'. But I do agree with you on one point, trading favors is small potatoes and relatively harmless and common. Bribery and threats for votes on the other hand, are very illegal and are definitely not harmless. I can't wait to see what all turns up in the congressional investigations after November! I'm getting chills up my leg just thinking about it! We'll sure be hearing a lot of squeeking then won't we. It'll be coming from all the rats on a sinking ship.
kevin harrison| 3.26.10 @ 1:41PM
HELL NO
NO LIBTARDS| 3.28.10 @ 2:45AM
Don't forget that POS Clinton dumped 9/11 in GW's lap, too--and GW NEVER complained about Clinton's dereliction of duty once!
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 10:43PM
you're right! what's a felony among well intentioned friends?
JW| 3.20.10 @ 11:29PM
Really, the amount of vitriol here, instead of substance, is too high. If you all want us to win the debate for America's future, I think it's better done by demonstrating how conservative values are better. For example, Obamacare is going to make me, a healthy person, subsidize some sick person. Why should I have to do that? Why can't the sick just take some personal responsibility and pay for their healthcare bills? Raise THEIR taxes, not mine.
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 5:37AM
What is happening is more of the same ACORN electoral engineering, where Federal tax money in the form of lucrative, undemanding jobs in the White House is being used to fix elections.
In other words, electoral fraud. If there were ever a case where vitriol is warranted, this is it.
wkeith | 3.30.10 @ 9:48AM
If this isn't a political scandal, then what is? To bribe someone to stay out of the running for a high government position in order to allow someone supportive of the President to stay in, is one of the most sinister, criminal ploys imaginable. If you cannot see this, then God help you.
Perry| 3.17.10 @ 3:14PM
Love it!
Janelle| 3.18.10 @ 4:59PM
Bueller? Bueller?
ALL AMERICAN CITIZEN| 3.20.10 @ 1:08AM
YES, THREE AND FOUR HERE....
Alan Brooks| 3.16.10 @ 6:40PM
Specter's loyalty is to Specter.
Rich Johnson| 3.18.10 @ 1:35PM
Really? A Democratic Senator with set of those
'Brass Balls' needed? I would say his loyalty is to
the United States and the PEOPLE thereof!
stmichrick| 3.16.10 @ 10:41PM
Finally this Gangsta government from Chicago gets sloppy and overplays it's hand. There is no way Rahm Emmanuel makes it through the first term unless he drops a dime on his consiglieri Messina. I predict Holder won't make it either. The arrogance of these guys is stunning to the point of caricature.
Of course we will be subjected to months of agonizing about news coming from 'far Right' news outlets American Spectator and Fox News.
This won't go away. I hope the Spectator Legal Defense Fund is ready.
JB| 3.18.10 @ 8:27AM
Interesting...don't think for a second that O knows nothing about this activity. He is the center. Can you say 'impeachable offense'......
Charles Newman| 3.18.10 @ 2:25PM
JB wrote:"Can you say 'impeachable offense'"
I can say it, but where are the 67 senators who can? Obama will be out of office before that happens, and the wimp Republicans won't prosecute him then.
GM| 3.18.10 @ 2:29PM
Great point.
lawhite| 3.18.10 @ 5:01PM
Don't bet on it!
Joseph r. Breslin| 3.18.10 @ 4:38PM
I live in Sestak's Congressional district. When he first ran for Congress against Curt Weldon , Sestak acepted funding from 35 different States in the U. S. He is nothing but an opportunistic individual as he was in the U. S. Navy. He also could not hold his office staff together because he is too demanding an ruthless so they quit. Specter may have changed parties but he always looks out for his constituents regardless of what party he represents. I'm sure Toomey will defeat the Senator and cream Sestak should he be successful in the Primary if he is not in jail.
Kelly| 3.19.10 @ 11:02PM
Sadly this too will be ignored by the public, hidden by the media and the parties involved will prove once again that they live under a different set of laws than the rest of us.
Kevinlcpc| 3.19.10 @ 11:40PM
Yeah, right this is a Democratic crime. the Bushs, Reagan, and all of the Republicans never promised anyone anything for a vote. They also never followed-up with campaign contribitors for jobs or agenda. All we have to do is look at where the money comes from (i.e. Insurance company contributions) and we will see where all politicians place their votes. If they actually had "brass balls" and voted where their voters needs lay, healthcare reform would have been voted in immediately unanimously. It would have been a totally non-partisan bill. What happened?
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 10:47PM
so what? it's a felony and if the thread leads somewhere...exploit it...:-).....
Mike Collins| 3.30.10 @ 7:48AM
There is no John Dean in this White House. They will all do whatever they want, because “the ends justify the means.” This is the most corrupt Administration in history.
basur | 10.27.10 @ 6:11AM
Agree, Becky. The "Party" comes before integrity, scruples, honesty, values, standards and . . .
the U.S. Constitution. Nothing else matters as long as the "Party" stands strong.
PaulD| 3.16.10 @ 6:43AM
History will record the Obama White House as the most corrupt in history. Watergate will look like small potatoes compared to the long list of crimes now being committed by this group of Chicago thugs.
TamiM| 3.16.10 @ 4:00PM
But "their people" already have control of the writing of the history books, so whatever long list of crimes that we, who live through them, remember, will be redefined for the next generation as a "cost of doing business."
Karla| 3.18.10 @ 10:23PM
You need to read the IBD article on the new Texas textbooks. Score 1 for the right. We will take back this country. http://www.investors.com/NewsA.....?id=527626
darren717| 3.16.10 @ 4:53PM
Are you kidding me?! Watergate was a criminal break-in of the DNC headquarters which was directed by the president's chief-of-staff and with his (at least illicit) approval! This is a bunch of "he said; he said"!! I knew you're being partisan, but come the fu.ck on man! Watergate was likely the worst episode during a president's tenure!
Interested Conservative| 3.16.10 @ 8:48PM
Emotionally, Watergate may resonate, but comparatively it really was not in the top five list. Harding and Grants' scandals were degrees worse, though pure old monetary greed. Wilson got away with a lot of Nixonian power plays (try imprisoning an opponent these days?!?), and who knows what the scale of abuse was during FDR's extended stay.
Sure Nixon got the press he deserved, but silence about others doesn't imply innocence.
GatorBlue| 3.19.10 @ 10:06AM
Dems don't have to imprison their opponents any more...they just sic the IRS on them.
JayDick| 3.17.10 @ 1:07PM
Was Nixon the worst? Probably not. We just know more about his misdeeds than we do about others'.
stmichrick| 3.17.10 @ 6:39PM
Watergate was bested by Clinton hijinks, only with a favorable media.
jerry| 3.19.10 @ 2:02AM
Wilson was by far the worst, he gave us the federal reserve, subverted the constitution and the supreme court sat on their kiesters and let it happen.
Fed up| 3.19.10 @ 7:02PM
So what do we call lying about WMDs to start a war? Is it wargate, liegate, or daddylookatmegate? You stupid asses haven't got a clue. And this story is barely a story. Cry me a river. For all their grandstanding and bravado, the current batch of republicans are as wimpy and whiney as they would like to make the dems out to be. There's an inverse ration of their numbers and the noise they make. Babies!
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 8:56PM
Dumbtard. You liberal morons conveniently forget that ALL OF YOU DEMOCRATS VOTED FOR THE IRAQ WAR!!
Guess all of you Liberals lied about WMD, too.
Talk about a stupid ass.
Wayno| 3.20.10 @ 12:45AM
Actually, congress voted to give W the power to attack providing the UN found the grounds to attack and voted its support.
W never forced another vote, he just presented some very shaky and somewhat outdated (in some cases) "evidence" and attacked. Remember Colin Powell's declaration, "This is bull$hit."
Please have a regard for verifiable history.
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 10:52PM
Lying? where's your proof?
You plugged deep into the real parts of the intelligence community? were you...say....an N2, A2 or J2 on a staff tracking many of the interesting things going on before the war? or are you just another pinhead pursuing the logical fallacy of claiming something doesn't exist because it hasn't been found?
you don't have a clue moron. you're just another widget on the sidelines.
Nobammy bin Lyin| 3.21.10 @ 12:06AM
Well, let's see, We lied about the WMD's but so did all the dems who gave their rousing speeches of patriotism and solidarity in voting to invade Iraq. The intelligence communities of Great Britain, Russia, Israel, Jordan, France & Germany lied too. And those noisy babies? Yeah, you get that when you don't kill them through abortion.
milo| 3.22.10 @ 9:40PM
Actually, Clinton's giving the ICBM launch secrets to China for $2million in campaign contributions was probably the worst. It gave China a 10 year advance on their march to world domination. You may recall that when the (Favorable to Bill) press found out about the $2 mill, Bill said he didn't know about it and they left it at that and went on pusuing the Lewinsky story. Next was Clinton absolving Wen Ho Lee of espionage simply because he didn't want to offend his friends in China. Remember Charlie Tri? Now try to comprehend how we are falling behind China.
MattZ| 3.18.10 @ 9:25PM
"If in fact Sestak is telling the truth."
Big if here.
The whole article is built on conjecture; don't expect anything more well-reasoned than this, just lots of projection. I counted the phrase "Nazi Germany" three times in the comments already.
MZ
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 10:54PM
ummm..what don't you get about the article? the whole point is that it isn't being investigated and a possible cover-up is in play. no way to know "...if in fact...is telling the truth" unless all parties are questioned under oath.
cyndi| 3.19.10 @ 3:34PM
Then why was 'filegate' ignored when evidence was found of a like crime that happened to be successful? Even when fingerprints were found on it matching those of an aid in the prosecution of watergate that was now the wife of the President? What makes the crimes so different?
Wayno| 3.20.10 @ 12:51AM
The phrase "no harm, no foul" comes to mind as a court has recently found, after extensive investigation, no "filegate" existed.
Any mishandling of files was inadvertent, and no info was used.
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 5:54AM
No. Attorney General Eric Holder's failure to prosecute Voting Rights Act violations by the Black Panthers in the 2008 election, his failure to investigate the racially-and-politically-motivated beating of Kenneth Gladney at Russ Carnahan's "town hall" meeting by SEIU union goons, his selection and hiring of former terrorist defense lawyers to handle Guantanamo Bay litigation by the Justice Department, and now his failure to address at least two blatant violations of the act forbidding Federal officials from interference in elections all point to a pattern of selective prosecution and non-feasance which requires a special prosecutor to investigate.
There is a very real question of whether of not this ominous pattern of refusing to investigate violence and election law violations by left-wing activists to whom Obama is beholden occurred because the President has ordered it. Between all of this blatant violation of law and refusal to investigate violations of law and all of the irregularities surrounding the passage of the health care bill, evidence abound of pervasive corruption in the Obama administration.
Obama and Holder's refusal by administrative fiat to enforce the nation's marijuana laws is another case where the Obama Executive Branch has chosen to violate the intent of Congress. More lawbreaking - and it's worse than Watergate because Obama has chosen to use administrative rulings to defy the intent of Congress - one of the same things Nixon was accused of - but to an extent far beyond Nixon's dreams.
Obama has resurrected the Imperial Presidency of Richard M. Nixon. If he's allowed to continue doing so, Congress will be superfluous. The President - any president - can just ignore what Congress says and make up his own laws, the way that cap-and-trade will be imposed on us by the EPA as administrative regulations, without any input from Congress.
Obama is the Liberal Nixon. Unless Congress stops him after the November elections, he will have power that Richard M. Nixon only dreamed of, helped along by an Attorney General unequalled in corrupt activity since Nixon's John Mitchell.
Impeachment may be the only way to prevent Obama from fatally subverting democracy in America.
Alan Brooks| 3.16.10 @ 7:56PM
"History will record the Obama White House as the most corrupt in "
Then why don't the Repuglicans offer better candidates than Reagan's vice president, his son, and two superannuated war heroes?
PUT UP OR SHUT UP!
It has been 21 years since the Gipper left office, and the GOP is still casting about, looking for a hook to hang its hat on.
If a 3rd party runs a good candidate in '08, I'll vote for he or she, but I have no intention whatsoever of voting Repuglican. None.
danfromatlanta| 3.17.10 @ 12:10PM
Sounds to me likle you really secretly want a 2nd term for obama! Guess you forgot what happened that allowed bubba to win his 1st term with just 42% of the popular vote.
B. Gates| 3.17.10 @ 12:19PM
You have a point. Unfortunately, by throwing things back and forth at each other based on political party affiliation, we are playing into the hands of the Washington power brokers. Both parties have done a miserable job. Both parties will continue to do a miserable job as long as we don't hold them to account for their actions.
Washington politicians are able to avoid accountability because of their pandering to special interest groups and their respective "Base's".
If the American people, who by and large are not "one issue voters" wake up, as I believe they have, they can take their country back.
Congress can only get away with what they've been doing by spending," spreading the wealth". Americans are finally asking: "Who's wealth are you spreading?" "Who are you spreading it to?".
Government creates nothing. Government only consumes.
Our only hope is to regain control of the rampant, fiscal irresponsibility of the Congress. Changing a lot of the faces in 2010 will be a start, but we can't stop there. We have to elect people who will truly support and defend the Constitution and stop asking what are they going to give us.
Read your history. George Washington, in his farewell address and othere writings, states his distrust of political parties in that a few cunning individuals will be able to usurp the will of the people.
It hasn't always been this way. It has been for our lifetimes, but it doesn't have to continue.
Let's put away the Dem's did this and the Repubs did that. They've both committed unforgivable sins. Let's move forward and do what's right for the country.
A.B.| 3.18.10 @ 7:30AM
"Let's put away the Dem's did this and the Repubs did that. They've both committed unforgivable sins. Let's move forward and do what's right for the country."
I'm willing to do that...the day the Republicans quit sanctioning the ongoing oppression and persecution of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans.
NOT UNTIL.
Until then, I continue to call the Republicans the poison they are! I hate the Republicans with every fiber of my being, for what they have done to me...and to my people!
Matt| 3.18.10 @ 8:32AM
"Until then, I continue to call the Republicans the poison they are! I hate the Republicans with every fiber of my being, for what they have done to me...and to my people"
So by generalizing and stereotyping all Republicans you are fighting back against the horrible Republicans who have held you down?
I am not sure what persecution the Republicans have done to your people. If you mean the religious zealots that stand in protest against gay marriage, they are not necessarily all Republicans. Please get one thing straight, there are idiots and a**holes on each side of the debate, but the true lovers of freedom are Conservatives. We believe in individual freedom and liberty, which means you are free to do what you want as long as it does not impede upon the rights of someone else. The only reason that this is confused with Republicans is that this is how the party was supposed to behave, but it has been taken over by Progressives and the religious right that are just as bad as liberals when it comes to gov't legislating how we live our lives.
Barney Fife| 3.18.10 @ 5:21PM
the true lovers of freedom are Conservatives. We believe in individual freedom and liberty, which means you are free to do what you want as long as it does not impede upon the rights of someone else."
Thank you for supporting gay marriage.
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 8:58PM
Marriage is NOT a right, moron. Nice try, though, libtard.
Wayno| 3.20.10 @ 12:56AM
No, it's your right to refute a relationship between two people you have no interest in.
This is the "freedom" Conservatives support.
Let biz go and invade the bedroom.
Is that in the Constitution?...or the Bill of Wrongs?
ZerOrbama| 3.20.10 @ 4:18AM
Marriage is NOT a right, it is a privilege. No one cares what you do in your bedroom--keep it there!
Every time gay marriage is put to the vote--it is voted down. You can't blame that on conservatives.
carnot | 3.20.10 @ 11:06PM
it aint that simple. and quit playing the noble soul while slamming whole categories of people in the same breath (e.g., the religious right) with your own mindless brand of hypocrisy.
let's take the elimination of "don't ask...don't tell". I served a full career in the Navy. Did I ever have any problems with gays? no. never (though I was aware of some very disruptive, illegal behavior - you know kinda like gay priests). but if someone wants to risk their lives in service of the common cause...welcome aboard. that said...I have privacy rights as well and did not want to share a stateroom with someone I knew to be gay. And please, spare me the homilies about ignorance or prejuidice - it is strictly a privacy issue. but that has not been part of the discussion...has it?
just what are rights? and who interprets them? some ideologue in the Obama administration?
Nobama| 3.28.10 @ 3:30AM
Let the military decide if gays should openly serve--it affects them directly.
Cliff| 3.18.10 @ 1:25PM
A.B.
You are a perfect example of a one-issue voter that B. Gates is talking about. It's people like you that drive the political debate into the knee-jerk and meaningless name-calling that its been in for my entire adult life.
What have "the Republicans" done to you...and to your people?
Killing? Enslaving? Armed robbery?
Violence, theft or fraud on a generational scale?
Cincinnnatius| 3.18.10 @ 6:12PM
I would like to know exactly who your "people" are? Additionally, I would appreciate some examples of the oppression and persecution of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans. I encourage you to run, don't walk to the nearest library and read the history of the socialists and their record with regard to the aforementioned groups. I think you might be amazed to learn that your progressive saviors have a less than sterling record with regard to oppression/persecution. How does annihilation sound to you? No, I think you will find that conservatives will try to dissuade you from asking for a special status for something you chose. However, don't expect me to believe that your behavior is within the bell curve of normal. Additionally, don't ask me to support you in your choices or any other for that matter. Just be whom ever you are and keep your private life to yourself. I don't need nor do I wish to be privy to your sex life or preference.
sharprightturn | 3.20.10 @ 12:53AM
Could not have said it better! Well put, Cincinnnatius.
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 10:57PM
good! I hope it eats you up and destroys you.
to save others the expenditure of time and energy.
Doc| 3.19.10 @ 12:09PM
Right on! You stated the facts clearly and succinctly-Let's throw these selfserving, narcisstic
incompetents out and put men and women who will abide by our constitution.
bri DAD| 3.19.10 @ 11:44PM
B.gates
You've said that so well GVT.Creates 000000
GVT. only consumes for it self ie the law makers and breakers huh???? The same people ....
GRAMMAR| 3.18.10 @ 12:38PM
for HIM OR HER please. If you can't write, we're not interested in your opinion.
BOB| 3.18.10 @ 1:48PM
SO HOWS THAT DEMOCRATIC SH T WORKING OUT FOR YOU? OR ARE YOU A NONACHIEVER THAT SEES A CHANCE TO BLOODSUCK THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
Fed up| 3.19.10 @ 7:08PM
Turn off Caps Lock, fool. And if you'd like to paraphrase Stupid Sarah, I got one for ya: "How's the losey (2008), quitty (2009) stuff working for you?" Quite well, huh? Well, ya got Bob over there fooled, that's for sure...I'll "betcha" Alaska is really glad to see her gone...
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 9:00PM
Sarah still lives in Alaska, moron--she's not gone.
Asshole.
Culcha Critik| 3.18.10 @ 3:48PM
...and I have no intention whatsoever of taking your comments seriously.
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 5:59AM
Who cares who you vote for? You've obviously mainlined the Obama Kool-Aid.
You're holding Obama up as a "good candidate"? A slick liar with a past so shady that all of his records have to be sealed, destroyed or sanitized? A guy who is such a hard-wired extreme leftist that he appoints people like Van Jones to high posts (which, of course, don't have to be confirmed by the Senate because of all the crap in their pasts)?
Fed Up| 3.19.10 @ 7:06PM
Source, please?
Paul Ramone| 3.16.10 @ 7:25AM
That there is a problem in the Justice Department, is THE understatment of the year!
brutus6| 3.16.10 @ 12:38PM
Show of hands, how many think an Eric Holder Justice Dept will ever puruse this? In the immortal words of Ben Stein: "Anyone?.. Anyone?.. Anyone?.."
Don't hold your breath, unless you can hold it until after Nov, when Repubs retake control of at least one house of Congress.
brutus6| 3.16.10 @ 1:01PM
"pursue"
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 11:13PM
can you say Black Panther?
Can you say withholding information from Congress during confirmation hearings?
Yup.....the Obama admin certainly is turning out to be transformational.
Bill Hussein O'Stalin| 3.16.10 @ 7:27AM
With all due apologies to Son of Sam, the truth is a hard Massa.
Wish I could be more hopeful| 3.16.10 @ 7:33AM
The most relevant contrast between Nixon's Watergate and this potential scandal is that Nixon was a Republican that the press hated and Obama is a Democrat that the press has been doting on and carrying the water for since the Democratic primary. I give better odds to a leopard changing its spots.
SCm| 3.16.10 @ 1:19PM
Perhaps, but if some enterprising MSM reporters starts to smell a potential Pulitzer Prize, thngs could change.
Blackwatch| 3.16.10 @ 5:17PM
When James and Hannah post the story on Breitbarts site Gibbsy will still be denying it.
Patrick| 3.16.10 @ 11:24PM
Pulitzers are only to go to those who uncover evil Republicans or nasty big businesses. Okay, and the occasionally well written "human interest" story.
Accusing the Won of wrongdoing is a blasphemy, not a story.
Editor_Writes| 3.18.10 @ 12:06PM
Unmuzzle the National Enquirer!
Martin Owens| 3.16.10 @ 7:43AM
So the Obama slogan shifts from " Yes we can" to
" don't be snitchin' "....
sparky| 3.16.10 @ 7:44AM
Where is the name OBAMA in all of this? It's obvious that he also knows about this [if not having directly authorized it to begin with]. Where is the honest, or at least ambitious, Watergate-Woodward- Bernstein reporter, to run with this scandal?
Jobe| 3.16.10 @ 8:14AM
I used to say that this was the worst president since Carter. I had to revise. Then I said that this was the worst president since John Tyler. I had to revise. Now, I just say that this is the worst president.
Eddie| 3.16.10 @ 9:49AM
Jobe, you've said exactly what I was thinking!
Willy| 3.18.10 @ 2:13PM
Can I hear an amen to "worst president"?
AMEN
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:26PM
Either he knew or he is not in control of his administration, either way he loses. However, none of this is getting any play in the MSM. Unless this drum gets beat louder, he's going to get away with it.
Chalkdust| 3.16.10 @ 7:46AM
The White House is festering pustule on buttocks of the body politic.
Denise| 3.16.10 @ 3:33PM
Well Said...and an appropriate visual as well!
Robbins Mitchell| 3.16.10 @ 6:36PM
heh...back about 1998 or so,I said nearly the same thing as the Monica Lewinsky scandal broke...I called him a suppurating pustule in the crotch of the body politic.
Wayno| 3.20.10 @ 1:02AM
Isn't that how Rush got out of the draft?
John Terry Saulsbury| 3.16.10 @ 7:49AM
At the age of 70 years, revenge gets sweeter every day.
MusicMan| 3.18.10 @ 1:46PM
At 81 - it's even SWEETER!
Willy| 3.18.10 @ 2:16PM
At 75, it gets even sweeter. Karma is a b----!
Pingback| 3.16.10 @ 7:50AM
The B&R Tuesday Edition | Bob Parks: Black & Right 2010 links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
moron| 3.16.10 @ 7:56AM
So exactly what did Scooter Libby and Richard Nixon do wrong?? Their deeds are misdemeanors compared to this corrupt group of Chicago pols. Proceed all the way through the US attorney general.
Willy| 3.18.10 @ 2:20PM
Quote: "Proceed all the way through the US attorney general. "
Why?, don't forget he was nominated by the prez.
Lots of luck.
K962| 3.16.10 @ 7:59AM
The Constitution was written for honest people.
It is being trashed by this administration. They must go!
Becky| 3.16.10 @ 10:16AM
I think the Constitution, especially the first 10 amendments, were written with dishonest, ambitious people in mind. This administration and those who proceeded it could only trash it if the other two branches where complicit in that action.
It was Republican Senator Howard Baker that asked "What did the president know and when did he know it?" that is credited with ending Nixon's presidency.
I believe it will be another Republican asking the same question this time. The Democrats don't seem to have a person with enough character to do so.
As they say, time will tell. We'll see if this story has legs or an ending in a year or so.
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:28PM
Agree, Becky. The "Party" comes before integrity, scruples, honesty, values, standards and . . .
the U.S. Constitution. Nothing else matters as long as the "Party" stands strong.
Culcha Critik| 3.18.10 @ 3:58PM
Actually, ideology comes before all with this bunch in the WH. The party is just the apparatchik of the ideology.
This truth is something that causes conservatives to often miscalculate when dealing with Marxists, Socialists, Pinkos, etc. When ideology dictates all, one is never safe in assuming behavior. Even rationality is not a predictor. Hence, the political suicide being committed by Dems in the name of health insurance reform.
Blackwatch| 3.16.10 @ 5:24PM
This is right up HRC's alley. Watch if someone from the MSM investigates and is credited with the "scoop" about all of this job offer corruption it will be a Clinton-toady. Maybe HRC will now resign due as SecState due to all of the Corruption in Little Barry's administration. (Apology to Claude Rains, one of the finest actors ever, HRC to Wolf Blitzer "I'm shocked, Shocked to find there is corruption in the white house.)
The Dems are going to need run a "white knight" in 2012 once this breaks for real in the MSM. Sadly all they have is her--how pathetic.
coal carrier| 3.16.10 @ 8:09AM
I thought that the corruption in politics was supposed to be over. What a joke.
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:30PM
That's why I call him the Liar-in-Chief. He is a slick politician who said what needed to be said to get elected, and he'll do it again. As will his fellow dems up for re-election this fall. They will flat out lie when they are asked about their roles in dismantling this great nation. "Wasn't me!" But I saw you! We have you on tape! "No, you don't!" "I didn't say it. I didn't do it. You're lying." Whatever it takes to get re-elected.
Mike O'Connor| 3.16.10 @ 8:19AM
Here's 18 U.S.C. Sec. 600. Promise of employment or other benefit for political
activity
Whoever, directly or indirectly, promises any employment, position, compensation, contract, appointment, or other benefit, provided for or made possible in whole or in part by any Act of Congress, or any special consideration in obtaining any such benefit, to any person as consideration, favor, or reward for any political activity or for the support of or opposition to any candidate or any political party in connection with any general or special election to any political office, or in connection with any primary election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates for any political office, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
Mike O'Connor | 3.16.10 @ 8:26AM
Here, the following deletes the irrelevant parts:
Whoever, directly or indirectly, promises any employment, position, ..., appointment... provided for or made possible in whole or in part by any Act of Congress... to any person as consideration, favor, or reward for any political activity or... in connection with any primary election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates for any political office, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
John Erlichman| 3.16.10 @ 2:04PM
If we really prosecute for these, very member of congress will go to jail.
Let's do it.
Allan| 3.16.10 @ 3:57PM
You deleted the most relevant part of 18 U.S.C. 600. Specifically, "or other benefit."
This is more than a job promise law.
Patrick| 3.16.10 @ 11:29PM
Such corruption deserves some knotted rope, not a slap on the wrist.
Pingback| 3.16.10 @ 8:20AM
Specter Opens Door on White House Felonies(Can this be what brings down Zer0 and his links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Char Tierney | 3.16.10 @ 8:28AM
In New Mexico, we are going to hold our Senators liable for misprision of justice for voting on the healthcare bill, which was nothing less than a bribe to Senators Ben Nelson and Mary Landrieu to get them to vote yes on the healthcare bill. By voting yes on the bill, they voted yes on the bribe. Colorado is starting the same idea. Start the petition project in your own state to indict your senators. It's the 2010 thing to do.
Culcha Critik| 3.18.10 @ 4:02PM
I dig this idea. Both the logic and the emotion makes sense to me.
Hardcard| 3.16.10 @ 8:31AM
The difference here is apparent the MSM during the Nixon years was like a rabid pitbull, always on the attack . Now the MSM is in bed with the present day " I am not a crook (s)".
Pingback| 3.16.10 @ 8:35AM
Robert Gibbs and the Sestak Stonewall-Update « BUNKERVILLE | God, Guns and Guts Comra links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Curly Smith| 3.16.10 @ 8:40AM
Nice work of speculative fiction. Next, you'll have me believe that a sitting Governor, say Rod Blagojevich of Illinois, would try to sell a Senate seat. Obama and his administration are as pure as the Prius-driven celebutards.
Pingback| 3.16.10 @ 8:55AM
Must Know Headlines 3.16.2010 — ExposeTheMedia.com links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:02AM
Curly Smith
Hey, prosecuting Rod Blagojevich makes no sense unless Obama gets impeached. I'm confused why Obama wanted Blagojevich impeached since the senator to be appointed by Blago would have been pro-Obama, and the ugly press is doing Obama no favor, not to mention whatever beans Blago is going to spill during trial.
LogicalUS| 3.16.10 @ 9:08AM
Now remind us again why Blago was evicted from office.
Pay for Play.
Oh, that's right the Democrats were NOT really upset with the corruption and graft, they and their MSM 'hores just that it might taint the magical marxist 'messiah'. And if people actually started looking at the ugliness of the Chicago machine then they would find out about the REAL Barry Obama, the corrupt Chicago pol with his sleazy friends, like Rezko and Jarrett.
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:08AM
heh, Celebrity Apprentice with Blagojevich is rich. Rod can sure spin his "reason" under pressure without lying to dodge the blame game.
Having him on is fun for Trump, I'm sure, having supported McCain's campaign. Now, it's good sport for "charity" to rub Obama the wrong way by giving Rod publicity, still keeping Trump's hands clean from interfering with Obama's "agenda".
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:15AM
I pray for Obama's Impeachment to begin sooner than later.
All the crying that America would dissolve without Obama as potus is the worst excuse with no rational substance EVER.
We certainly lived through Nixon's impeachment. And Nixon didn't even ask for the break-in or know that it happened until AFTER THE FACT. Obama is directing illegal legislative process, demanding that legislators abandon their constituents and their constitutional duties and protocol. Obama must be impeached for his illegal and unconstitutional active directions from the White House.
With Obama's impeachment that would obviously follow the coming election(s), with MORE Republicans soon, who would get Congressional vote for Biden's VP confirmation?
Rudy| 3.16.10 @ 10:05AM
IIRC, Richard Nixon resigned the presidency before he could formally impeached.
Bunkerville | 3.16.10 @ 10:55AM
Impeach Obama? Just think about who comes next.. Biden, then Pelosi. Just about as chilling.
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:38PM
It could even be worse. During Nixon, Spiro Agnew resigned first, so Nixon nominated Gerald Ford as VP. The dems tried to stonewall it to get Nixon impeached and out of office, then the dem speaker would be sworn in as president. It didn't work, thank goodness. There was no reason to not approve Ford, and those dem bastards in the Senate knew it, but they did try to slow things up, though, while the house considered impeachment articles against Nixon. So, let's say O is impeached. Biden becomes Pres and nominates Nancy as VP, then Biden either resigns because of his involvement in this mess or just because, making Nancy the Pres. (Shudder). No, I'd rather BO stay in office but be ineffectual for the next 3 years than Biden and/or Nancy having a chance at the WH.
Nattering Nabob| 3.18.10 @ 5:27PM
I believe Rockefeller replaced Agnew after his bribery indictment.
Ford was selected to replace Nixon, giving us a President and Vice President who did not receive a single vote for the office they held.
Ron Jeremy| 3.16.10 @ 2:10PM
who would get Congressional vote for Biden's VP confirmation?
You need a civics lesson.
Although you have a point; If you are a Democrat you get impeached. If you are a Republican you resign (Nixon) or get away with it (Reagan, Bush I, Bush II)
Obama must be impeached for his illegal and unconstitutional active directions from the White House.
And Nixon didn't even ask for the break-in or know that it happened until AFTER THE FACT.
Assumes facts not in evidence.
You have no way of knowing what Nixon or Obama knew/know; only a few people know the truth and that ain't us.
Hoppy| 3.18.10 @ 1:56PM
No impeachment now, please. Let's reel out a little more rope.
Mick| 3.16.10 @ 9:20AM
This Jobsgate issue is corruption at the highest levels of government but doesn't hold a candle to the other shoe to drop...that is the violation of another Title 18 section concerning Bribery of Public Officials.
Read: http://www.law.cornell.edu/usc.....-000-.html
The bribes made to Senators Ben Nelson and Mary Landrieu to get them to vote yes on the healthcare bill are in direct violation of this Title 18 section.
I would bet the farm on the fact that there are a whole host of BRIBES made by this corrupt administration to pass the healthcare bill.
Time to demand an investigation!
Kingfish| 3.16.10 @ 2:12PM
The bill recently offered by Obama strips Nelsons 'bribe'. Not sure about Landrieu.
If we are to make political favors illegal we would have to hold every Senator and Congress critter liable too.
Bruce | 3.16.10 @ 9:27AM
H mmmm.. anybody heard from Copyleft on this story?
Old Guy| 3.16.10 @ 9:29AM
The questions should be: "How many possible losers - or voluntary retirees - in Congress have already been promised jobs in the administration for a "yes" vote on health care? And, how much of the "leftover" stimulus money will be shoveled into those districts during the campaign season?
Honest Ape| 3.16.10 @ 2:14PM
Those 'losers' in Congress do not want the pay cut they would take working for the administration. There are nice lobbying jobs awaiting all who vote the 'right' way.
Melvin| 3.16.10 @ 9:31AM
Oh sure Eric Holder will step up in the name of Rule of Law and defend the Constitution.
Eric Holder is the sorriest US Attorney General since Bozo the Clown.
Mr. Holder couldn't litigate his way out of a zoo full of monkeys.
John Galt| 3.16.10 @ 2:16PM
You are right.
Still waiting for those torturers, traitors and war criminals to be held accountable.
He is despicable.
He is worse than 'I don't recall' Gonzales.
Allan| 3.16.10 @ 4:02PM
I must have missed Bozo's AG stint.
John Galt| 3.18.10 @ 5:30PM
He was referring to Alberto Gonzales.
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:40PM
I don't think it's nice to make fun of Bozo like that. He was a GREAT AG!
Wizardman | 3.16.10 @ 9:31AM
Are not state officials sworn to protect and defend the constitution, thus giving states the right to enforce federal law? Obviously, the Administration and its henchmen ( Holder and the Justice Department) will never investigate this cesspool of corruption. However, if they leave the safety of their D.C. zone, states should issue warrants for their arrest and nab them when they travel; this is the only way to open this can of crap. Where are all the other Sheriff Arpaios when you need them???
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:35AM
This article is a great synopsis.
"Which is surely incentive enough for Gibbs to understand that he doesn't want to ask this question of his colleagues -- much less get an answer. An answer for which he could be legally liable. Which in turn makes it a lose-lose proposition for him to say anything -- anything beyond some version of no comment -- to Major Garrett or Jake Tapper. --So how does Gibbs deal with this? "
Stonewalling only goes on so long before the wall crumbles. After all, Obama campaigned on the rhetoric to tear down all walls (review Berlin speech).
No, I do not wish Robert Gibbs to get off claiming ignorance. Everyone in the White House has eyes and ears, and Gibbs' job is to be in the know, because how else can he speak each day for (as) the president to the media (supposedly representing the people)? It's time for Gibbs to RESIGN before he is implicated. If he stays, he chooses guilt by association. Someone, whoever gets charged, will take down others.
Obama claimed to be the most tech-savvy candidate evah. Why not post his own media bite each morning himself from a distance. Just skip getting answers to the new questions put on hold since he will not answer anyway; utilize recall for the record. Trim the White House budget, eliminate Gibb's position, and claim to create a "new job" for the one you just killed by appointing a machine to be the new spokesman.
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:43PM
Agreed. If Gibbs has any honor at all. If he cares even a smidge about his freedom and/or his family, he needs to get out now. He KNOWS what happened, and the longer he stays and dodges direct questions, the more he appears to be a co-conspirator. Obama has no problem hanging others out to dry while he remains clean and aloof.
Tim| 3.16.10 @ 9:37AM
With friends like Arlen Specter, who needs enemies?
chuck| 3.16.10 @ 9:50AM
I sure am glad he switched. Hey Dems, how do you like him now?
Tim| 3.16.10 @ 12:52PM
Do you think Obama will still campaign for him?
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:45PM
Are you kidding? They LOVE him! He votes the way they tell him to. The man has no decency. He switched parties because he knew he couldn't win re-election as a Republican. I think of him as "Gumby" Specter. He'll bend and change any way the majority party wants him to. This fall, when the Republicans win back the Senate and House, he'll switch again. Watch and see. (Of course, he'll be voted out, making my point moot.)
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:46AM
Impeach Eric Holder, and convict him of crimes against our nation, for corrupting his office.
He doesn't need to be out-of-town to be charged with his own guilt by Congress.
This point, impeaching and prosecuting corrupt federal authorities in every branch of government, needs to be publicized as a campaign issue. Obligate the EVERY conservative candidate, new and incumbent, to take this issue into Congress to be privileged with conference and vote before any legislation.
We want federal corruption prosecuted and eliminated!
We don't accept unconstitutional federal authoritarianism!
Steve Reeves| 3.16.10 @ 2:19PM
Don't you mean you want federal corruption by Democrats prosecuted, or did you voice the same opinions while the previous administration lied us into a war of choice?
Blackwatch| 3.16.10 @ 5:39PM
both Clintons, Albert Gore Junior, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, Jane Harmon, John Edwards, et al ---they ALL AGREED that there were weapons of mass distruction in Iraq. Oh yeah, Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, et al also ALL AGREED that Saddam had WMD.
Okay so who lied? Saddam Hussein Lied! there ya got it? It was Saddam Hussein not George Bush, Not the American Government who lied about the weapons. Besides pinhead that was not the only reason for the war.
Willy| 3.18.10 @ 3:15PM
Steve Reeves, read Blackwatch's post and weep. Blackwatch, tell it like it is.
Steve Reeves| 3.18.10 @ 5:36PM
You (sob) got me(sob) I am reduced to weeping at your unassailable logic.
Except.......
"Besides pinhead that was not the only reason for the war. "
No, in fact it was only one of the false reasons for war.
The Project For a New American Century spelled out the reasons for the war well before 9/11.
Those facts are the ones you Bush bootlickers cannot refute, or handle.
As Paul Wolfowitz admitted; they used WMD because that's the excuse the American sheeple would buy into.
And he was right; you did buy into it. Your comment confirms it.
(Sob)
If you do not understand why Saddam would claim to have such weapons when he clearly did not, you have A LOT to learn about the politics of the region.
NO LIBTARDS| 3.28.10 @ 2:48AM
Stupid shit--your liberal leaders voted for the Iraq war, too. Chew on that fact, dumbass!
Guess they lied, too.
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:49AM
Arlen Specter the politician at least has the gumption to quote and demand the law.
John Navratil| 3.16.10 @ 11:13AM
Arlen Specter is a politician. Like most, he is in it for himself. He claims high-minded principles (remember "not proven") but I see it as a charade. Like everything, this plays to his advantage.
Still I'm just as glad he is mucking about with the Democrats.
Tim| 3.16.10 @ 12:55PM
Probably just a prelude to demanding back "in" to the GOP after they take control in the fall...
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:54AM
Feb. 22 post: "-- 18 USC Sec. 211 -- Bribery, Graft and Conflicts of Interest: Acceptance or solicitation to obtain appointive public office
"In the face of a White House denial, U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak stuck to his story yesterday that the Obama administration offered him a "high-ranking" government post if he would not run against U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary."
-- Philadelphia Inquirer
February 19, 2010
"D.C. job alleged as attempt to deter Romanoff"
--Denver Post
September 27, 2009
A bombshell has just exploded in the 2010 elections.
For the second time in five months, the Obama White House is being accused -- by Democrats -- of offering high ranking government jobs in return for political favors. What no one is reporting is that this is a violation of federal law that can lead to prison time, a fine or both, according to Title 18, Chapter 11, Section 211 of the United States Code."
3-16-10
THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT, OBAMA.
Making up new rules for yourself is vanity, not effective in conclusion.
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:46PM
"Vanity" is to soft a word. He's ARROGANT!
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:47PM
And narcissistic!
maverick muse| 3.16.10 @ 9:57AM
Feb. 22 post by Jeffrey Lord:
"For the second time in five months, the Obama White House is being accused -- by Democrats -- of offering high ranking government jobs in return for political favors. What no one is reporting is that this is a violation of federal law that can lead to prison time, a fine or both, according to Title 18, Chapter 11, Section 211 of the United States Code."
3-16-10
THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT, OBAMA.
Making up new rules for yourself is vane and not impressive.
Steve| 3.16.10 @ 10:10AM
Execellent, execellent work, Mr. Lord!!!!!! Bang the drums and gongs on this one -- let America see Chicago-on-the-Potomac in all its glory.
Matt moregouse| 3.16.10 @ 10:22AM
Stop lickin' your chops before the roast is even in the oven.
hoads| 3.16.10 @ 10:24AM
The fact that Sestak admitted he was offered a job in a TV interview shows just how commonplace this job bribery is. So commonplace that he was unaware a federal crime was committed.
This is a drop in the bucket of what goes on within our government. Bribery, blackmail, extortion, etc. are integral parts of our corrupt political process.
No telling how many promises to keep skeletons in the closet have been made to get this HC bill passed.
Chisco| 3.16.10 @ 10:48AM
I AM SO PROUD OF DARRYL ISSA FOR THIS!!!
And given obama's penchant for micro-micro-managing things, it wouldn't surprise me AT ALL to learn that obama is behind all of this!!!!
SoCon| 3.17.10 @ 1:39PM
Me, too, Chisco. Give it up for Congressman Issa!
We Californians have so little to be proud of right now--Issa is a ray of sunshine.
HULAgate | 3.16.10 @ 10:51AM
What did President Peacock know, and when did he decide to blow it off and play golf for 72 more hours?
Hope & Chagrin!
HULAgate | 3.16.10 @ 10:55AM
Forgive Barry Obama.
He and Holder were busy packing the Justice Department with legal jihaddies.
Hope & Chavez!
Northern Rebel| 3.16.10 @ 11:08AM
First in line to replace the Pesident: Joe Biden
First in line to replace Biden: Nancy Pelosi
Be careful what you wish for.
I personally, and selfishly, would rather see Specter's demise, as he is the piece of shit that prevented a Supreme Court that had a majority of members that actually believed in the Constitution.
"President" Anti-Christ will soon be a eunich, with no ability to get anything "progressive" (communist) done, except by Fiat. I prefer to let him swin in his failures for the next 2 1/2 years, and leave humiliated and impotent.
I want to enjoy his destruction slowly, as America begins to re-invigorate themselves by re-embracing the Values that make this country the last best hope of mankind, created by God's inspiration.
Abort Arlen Specter, don't let him climb over these scumballs, and return to the Senate!
Laura| 3.16.10 @ 11:16AM
Don't look for anything to happen. No one, and I repeat, no one in the Obama Administration nor in the House nor in the Senate has "brass balls". I don't even think they have any balls at all. We have a corrupt, cowardly Congress that only thinks of itself and what they can get out of the stupid American public. The Obama Administration should have been stopped long ago - they have abused power; taken over America; ignored the will of the people; literally burned the Constitution and have rammed their socialistic agenda down our throats. We are the cattle, being prodded every day, fed lot of crap and expected to deliver the beef. It will only get worse as time goes on. We. the American people, will suffer and become the new "slaves" for the nation. With this Administration we have come to get used to "lies" as Obama spits them out like pits from a cherry. It is totally disgusting to me to see our country and the American people used in such a manner and not one on Capital Hill has done anything to prevent it or stop it. There are, apparently, no more George Washington's. What a pity and perhaps we deserve what we get. A nation of fools and a government of cowards.
blackwatch| 3.16.10 @ 5:48PM
Add it to the drumbeat in 2010. do we need another set of billboards nationwide?
how about we all contact the director of the FBI personally and ask him to look into this mess?
Robert Mueller is the current director. How do we effectively and publicly contact him? Ask Chris Wallace from Fox or Wolf Blitzer from CNN to ask him?
Richard Baker| 3.16.10 @ 11:18AM
Sounds like the ghosts of H.R. Haldeman and John Mitchell are roaming the grounds at the White House. By the way, when will the Kenyan's administration start advocating another name for the Executive Mansion as the present one is, of course, waaay too racist?
WilliamInWien| 3.16.10 @ 11:58AM
Congrats/Kudos Mr. Lord! Two quick points: Don't let this die! Secondly, the MSM needs to sell newspapers/increase TV ratings-if this does NOT go away, the MSM, possibly seeing a sinking and unpopular "ship", will assist in its demise, not out of duty but to increase circulation ($). I hope the pressure/questions directed toward Gibbs only increase. Cannot help being an optomist!
davelnaf| 3.16.10 @ 12:00PM
As Laura Ingraham once commented to Bill O’Reilly “they drained the swamp but left the [swamp] monsters.” Will the WH also be ‘drained’ with similar results?
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Norman Klature| 3.16.10 @ 12:35PM
That Senator SPECTRE - What a guy!! Can SMERSH be far behind? That man has a mind like a steel trap - - which was sealed in 1949.
Pete| 3.16.10 @ 1:27PM
Do you think Holder will have time to pursue this matter given all the attention he is concentrating on the Black Panther case? These criminals will insulate themselves one way or another. First bribes, then threats, and pretty soon, people are going to start waking up dead under mysterious circumstances. This is just the beginning.
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Wally| 3.16.10 @ 1:45PM
Haha! Going after this white house for political favoritism is like Boehner going after Pelosi for cover ups of congressional miscreants. Just like Boehner was caught red handed in covering up the child molester Foley for months, the Bush Administration's corruption will come back. Remember the Dept. of Interior appointees, getting money and cocaine from lobbyists? Remember the bimbo from Jesus U. who fired respected REPUBLICAN U.S. attorneys who would not use the power of the justice department to crush political opponents? Remember Ralph Reed's and Rep. Cunningham's connections to the White House?
Go for it Am. Spec. All the above info will come right back on you.
Nick| 3.16.10 @ 2:56PM
Wally,
Eddie Haskell was more honest than you stinking libs, and Lumpy was smarter.
bigjim-CA| 3.16.10 @ 5:19PM
If they broke the law, screw em. Time to throw out the trash on both sides of the aisle.
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Wally - No! Pray tell.
John II| 3.16.10 @ 2:07PM
By my count, two comments so far have pointed out the obvious, so here's the magic third to seal it all with a smirk: The big difference between the Nixon days and the Obama days is the posture of the MSM. In the Nixon days, we had a hostile lefty media to grease the assaults on Republican political corruption; in the Obama days, we have a compliant lefty media to ignore or delay or obfuscate or blunt the incipient assaults on Democratic political corruption.
My own version of hopey-change would be to anticipate the delicious irony of a corrupt and smug media acquiring some honesty as a consequence of the depredations of a corrupt and smug lefty administration.
Anthony| 3.16.10 @ 2:16PM
So, that means we will now hear from John (the pious) Dean, Bob (imperial president)Woodward, Joe ( the CIA serial liar) Wilson, Tim (chill wind) Robbins, Lowell (Republicans don't do things like this) Wicker, Dan (the story is true) Rather, Howell (Fox News corrupts) Raines, and of course, Colin (the moderate) Powell, on how corrupt the Obama administration is, right??
John II| 3.16.10 @ 2:33PM
Point taken--but wrong, I hope, in my hopey-change mode. I'm thinking of younger blood, the presently anonymous half-wits duly ideologized by journalism school who, in the course of chasing career and bottom line, may accidentally stumble into honest reporting. Perhaps it will be called the new Hungry Hound School of journalism.
Hopey-change.
Marc Jeric| 3.16.10 @ 2:26PM
There will be soon a number of political murders, explained as "accidents". Holder hired 9 jihadi lawyers who broke the law by giving the terrorists political materials, pictures of investigators so these and their families can be identified for murder by terrorists - well, Holder himself pardoned those murderous Puerto Rican terrorists and was Castro's lawyer in the Elian Gonzalez case. Abu Hussein from Kenya used executive orders to kill the wefare reform forced on that disbarred felon Clinton by the Republican Congress, and to put 13 million acres of additional wasteland rich in oil and oil shale out of exploration. Corruption and soon political murders are the bread and butter of the Chicago mafia.
SoCon| 3.17.10 @ 1:46PM
Political murders like the murder of Vince Foster?
Google--Clinton Body Count--OMG! I had no idea that MANY people close to the Clintons 'died under suspicious circumstances'. They were all pretty young, too.
Freakin' scary. Who are these people?
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Everly Waverly| 3.16.10 @ 3:06PM
Obonehead once lamented the Constitution was an impediment to expanding government and his desire of doing the big nasty to America, not in those exact words, but close enough. Oh, and I bet he'll contend, mostly in private that if wasn't for those pesky laws he could really get some important things done on behalf of the American people. It's not enough Obonehead is not ready for prime time, but he and his sycophants are Illinois crooks...
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Ed McAlister| 3.16.10 @ 3:13PM
What about offering a seat on the U.S. District Court to the brother of Rep. Jim. Matheson, D-Utah, in exchange for his vote? Seems to me that if you offer something of value to a member of my family, it's the same as offering it to me. These people are playing this according to the Chicago Manual of Politics, right down the line (I happen to live in Chicago, and see this every single day).
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:55PM
That's a good point, Ed, but too lose to prove. He'll say it was a coincidence and nothing is there. However, he sure has a lot of coincidences, doesn't he?
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WAKE UP| 3.16.10 @ 3:18PM
What I 'm looking forward to is never having to see Gibb's smarmy smug face again.
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Sandi| 3.16.10 @ 4:00PM
So why haven't we heard about this across national news??? Are they being bought off by King Obama too?
MTB| 3.16.10 @ 4:57PM
No, I don't think so. They're definitely in his camp and have been since the campaign. Turning on him would be to admit they were not just wrong, but seriously wrong, proving they didn't do their jobs the right way and that they cannot be trusted. They will do everything they can to make this go away, and I think we'll start to see them distance themselves from him to give the American people a chance to see they are trying to return to legitimate news. Or, they will continue to stand by him and destroy themselves (except for Fox News).
Ken (Old Texican)| 3.16.10 @ 4:05PM
Thank goodness for FOX, and Amspec etc, and Rush et al.
When you get blue, remember our voices are being heard and amplified out there in America now.
A little less time grumbling and a little more time thinking ahead and making personal decisions are in order in my mind.
There is going to be hell to pay by these communists, (pardon the shorthand), and thugs.
Please try to remember that the "new entitlement" doesn't actually begin for some four years, even if they pass it. Only the taxes and/or fines begin.
Heck, even the communists know it is radioactive stuff or the entitlement part would start sooner. Even they know they have to slip in the shiv slowly.
Well,
They gonna' have to shoot me. I shan't be stabbed.
Firearms have always been the great equalizer, to tyranny folks. Please do not forget that for a moment. The communists have not.
Gerald Stephens| 3.16.10 @ 4:06PM
The only surprise is that the house of Obama cards could/would be exposed so quickly...or is it? It seems to be a unique twist on the promised transparency.
Perhaps the vermin can be exterminated before any more damage is done.
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George F| 3.16.10 @ 4:32PM
Can't wait to see what happens next.
GreyLion| 3.16.10 @ 4:50PM
Mr. Lord,
I compliment you on your reporting. This is journalism and should be a primer for all.
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John II| 3.16.10 @ 7:11PM
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
(Proverbs 29:2)
The reckoning cometh in November, I reckon.
Margie| 3.16.10 @ 9:43PM
And I reckon you're right, John II.
The fire in my innards has only grown stronger.
We all must vote in every election we can, and for conservatives. And keep on posting everything we know about which ones are the good ones, and to expose the bad ones.
And then..Unite!
Franklin| 3.16.10 @ 7:37PM
I started to get shivers by the third paragraph, Mr. Lord. Having lived through Watergate, I had a vision of the chaos of the time. I will never forget watching Nixon resign.
Please, God, send us a Woodward and Bernstein!
I just can’t give up yet. So many people are doom and gloom - talk show hosts, Glenn Beck, posters here. I could get depressed and just shut down, but I’m mad and I don’t want to think the worst is going to happen.
God, help us.
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John| 3.16.10 @ 8:08PM
Who would have thought that the Obama Administration would be able to take the worst of
Jimmah Carter and Tricky Dick Nixon and blend them together.
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Blacque Jacques Shellacque| 3.16.10 @ 10:50PM
Even if Specter personally went after Obama administration officials and successfully got all of them prosecuted, he's still a scumbag.
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GENE Hauber| 3.16.10 @ 11:41PM
first of all, we must get rid of that CRIMEBUSTER-IN-CHIEF Eric Holder at Justice.......holder at justice....is that an OXYMORON?
AFTER THAT INVESTIGATE, INDICT , PROSECUTE AND SEND ALL OF THEM TO JAIL.
CHICAGO IS NOT WASHINGTON, D.C. AND BEING A 60'S RADICAL SHOULD PROVE TO BE NOT A GOOD BACKGROUND FOR LEADERSHIP IN AMERICA.
THEY WERE LAWBREAKERS THEN AND STILL ARE.............THE PHILOSOPHICAL LEADERS IN ANY CASE.
WHO NEEDS 'EM?
Yosemeti Sam| 3.16.10 @ 11:56PM
No, say it isn't so - corruption emanating from the Peoples' House?
What we've got here in the White House is - a philistine ensemble of boys from the Chicago hood!
Wanting to make of America - Le Miserable.
Soon - time for borrowing a guillotine from a French museum.
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michigander_sandusky| 3.17.10 @ 12:58AM
Obama and his administration once again prove the veracity of the Bible..."the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, Gives it to whomever He will, And sets over it the lowest of men." (Dan 4:17)
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BHG| 3.17.10 @ 4:22AM
So who tells Obama that it's time to go? Pelosi signed his nomination so she probably has the goods on him. The always ghastly Biden is looking less ghastly.
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vanzorge| 3.17.10 @ 7:18AM
obama believes all of the hype about himself - he is the quintessential narcissist
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anniemae| 3.17.10 @ 1:35PM
All of you need to quit with the R vs D stuff. This country is broke, as in we have no more $$$, and there will be hell to pay for all of us, R & D, if we don't get things under control. This latest bill, the so called Health Care, will break the back of the economy. Don't be stupid and yell at each other about it, tell the government to quit spending money we don't have. I'm warning you ALL right now, you personally are going to suffer if things continue as they are going. Today they passed the "Jobs" bill, another boondoogle we don't have the money to pay for. Try to expand your minds beyond party politics, look at the US dollar vs the Canadian, look at the escalating cost of gold and silver, there is a huge storm coming and we're all gonna be tossed off the ship with no lifeboats!
Nobama| 3.17.10 @ 1:49PM
We have to do both--we cannot ignore this disgusting corruption. What do you think got us into this horrific economic mess?
Mark Robertson| 3.17.10 @ 1:57PM
I love it that all the conservatives conveniently forget the last 8 years when shady stuff was going on. War not ratified by Congress...anyone? That doesn't matter though as those and many more illegal matters were in the past. To be angry and shocked that the government advances an underhanded agenda regardless of left or right, is the same as being angry and shocked that bullets hurt people after they leave your gun. Wake up. People on the left as well as people on the right have no one to blame but themselves for the mess this country is in. The inane partisan bickering takes attention away from what is really happening to your precious country. You are being duped. People that give themselves to any political party is a chump. You are suckers. Your allegiances mean nothing. Your anger toward the other party is moot. At the end of the day, you go back and forth arguing on message boards while your country is pillaged and your actual freedom is taken away. America is a sinking ship, and all the rats that buy into the left v right paradigm are going to drown. You are all pathetic. Your faux patriotism and small mindedness will be your undoing. Mark my words.
SoCon| 3.17.10 @ 3:07PM
Mark, were you criticizing democrats when they were attacking republicans for their corruption in 2006? Did you remind the democrats then that our precious country was a sinking ship and it was counter-productive and divisive to attack republicans for their mis-deeds?
Even though I agree with a lot of what you say, I just want to know if you apply your criticisms fairly.
Well?
Mark Robertson| 3.18.10 @ 2:31PM
Yes I did. I criticise all that warrant it. The difference is that I don't look for what team they are on, I just call it like I see it. Individuals who strive to be a politician are suspect from the get-go in my opinion. Greedy sociopaths the lot of them. I despise Republicans as much as I do Democrats. If it's not the right using Jesus to oppress us, it's the left making everything into a government run Nanny state.
I don't mean to be crude but this country is so far beyond fucked that there is no saving it now. It wont change when the close minded jesus freaks are back at the helm. They are just as greedy and corrupt.
ZerObama| 3.18.10 @ 4:40PM
It's useless to sit on the sidelines and whine about how screwed up things are--what are YOU doing to makes things better? Your 'Jesus Freaks' snipe is annoying, stupid and irrelevant, moron.
You sound like just another immoral, licentious American slut--who are you to complain about other peoples' misdeeds? You're part of the problem, hypocrite.
Go back under your rock.
Mark Robertson| 3.18.10 @ 7:46PM
Who am I to complain? Really? If no one complains about the misdeeds of others then those misdeeds go unnoticed and unpunished. I realise that you are probably a republican and are used to getting away with horrible things, and to call you on them is treasonous. That being said, I must answer your angry assumptions about my depravity.
I am not American. I am very morally balanced. I am not sexually promiscuous. I don't think I was whining (although I can feel the nasally whine of your words), and I am not a hypocrite.
As to what I am doing to make things better. Well, I am trying to stay fit. I am trying to eat well. I am educating myself constantly. That way I am not a burden on a society this is truly unhealthy.
The Jesus freaks "snipe" may well be annoying, as was its purpose, but it was accurate as a policy description for the right. Therefore, relevant.
I suggest you take a serious look at yourself and take a step back before boring me with your scathing diatribe. You don't get a pass for using the word licentious. That doesn't make you clever, it makes you pompous.
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 9:05PM
What an arrogant moron! I knew it.
You're not even an American so butt the hell out of our business! Who asked you leftist loser?
You've got more than enough to worry about in your socialist, bankrupt country to stick your nose into our problems. Go away, pervert.
Talk about pompous, what a joke.
Mark| 3.19.10 @ 11:18PM
Sigh. I live here you fucktard. I am not a leftist. You obviously didn't read anything I wrote. You just launched into your Glenn Beck Handbook - Spot a Radical talking points. Do you even know what you are talking about? By the sounds of it, I am guessing, no. You seem like every other brain washed ditto head. I am assuming you are a white male. Sexually frustrated. Religious. Too wrapped up in the left v right bullshit that you actually believe Fox News. You hate free thinkers. You hate anyone that doesn't suckle your flag. You are a classic case of someone that hates.
You are an intellectual midget with a small dick complex. Do us a favour and shut the fuck up.
ZerObama| 3.20.10 @ 4:32AM
YOU said you weren't American and I took you at your word, moron. You sound like a typical spoiled piece of leftist crap, sucking at the teat of hard working Americans and bitching and moaning about your terrible life. Loser.
Until you're a real American, kindly butt out of our affairs and STFU, whiny wiener!
You're not a free-thinker, fool--all you do is spew that latest excrement erupting from the DNC.
Go crawl back under your slimy rock; your bong is waiting for you.
Bet you're an ugly little MFer. lol
Mark | 3.22.10 @ 9:31AM
You are funny. Again I will tell you...I am not a left wing person. I acknowledge no party as it is all bullshit. I have lived in America for over a decade, but do not see the advantage of being a citizen. I take no handouts, and certainly do not agree with the DNC, nor the RNC. I feel bad for you. You are the reason Americans are hated around the world. It is sad that you can't see past the infantile left versus right dynamic. You are so entrenched in your talking points and assumptions that you can't see how hard you are being fucked by government. You are a dupe.
ZerObama| 3.28.10 @ 3:00AM
If we're so hated , dumbfuck--why do you live here? You're probably an illegal.
Losers like you are the reason why this world is so screwed up--you're supercilious, selfish and narcissistic. All you do is take; if you were blown off the ends of the earth tomorrow, you wouldn't be missed.
You're just another useless idiot who means nothing to no one.
I'll say it again--you're not a citizen, so STFU, butt out of our affairs and mind your own business, moron.
Mark| 3.31.10 @ 8:43PM
ZeroReadingSkills - I actually do have a green card. I pay taxes so therefore I will not shut the fuck up (thanks for the acronym, too intellectual to lower yourself to vulgarity I see).
I do see myself as supercilious to you as you are stuck in this rut of hate that you really don't understand. You hear about the "socialist, leftist, fascist, entitlement seeking, pinko, commie, liberal, freedom hating" liberals, and you think that anyone that disagrees with your stunted myopic world view is lumped in with that prejudice. Your attempts at cutting me down are so weak it is laughable. Resorting to the same regurgitation. Thank you though for your marvelous double negative in the third paragraph. Your slip shows me that deep down I mean a lot to you. My existence makes getting out of bed less of a chore. I hate to break it to you though, I am married. Already taken. Darling, so were so close.
Maybe you will just have to continue to sit in your mothers basement in your underoo's waxing intellectual on the computer. Aww, so sad.
I am sorry but it could never be. You are just too inanely stupid to be with me. I need someone that could critically think themselves out of a paper bag.
Wait. I've got it. What's your mother's name?
Bud Parker| 3.18.10 @ 10:19PM
@Mark Robertson,
You, sir, hit the nail right on the head. While we voters and citizens proclaim allegiance to the Left, or Conservatives, or the Democrat Party, or (insert Party affiliation or other self-perception here) the elected minions laugh at us for our naivete.
We must stop this never-ending bickering and sniveling about each others political bent and get down to the business of fixing what ails America. Whining about the "Other Party" and its supporters is a complete waste of time; time we do not have.
America is in trouble politically. We have a Congress and various Administrations that have no intention to follow the guidance of the Constitution. Which, to speak bluntly, makes them scurrilous bastards. Congress in recent years typically has an approval rate hovering around 10% or lower, yet their reelection rate is always high in the 90 percentile. Often as high as 98%! What the hell is wrong with that picture? Is everyone in Congress an idiot except my idiot?
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 9:08PM
Save your ill-deserved praise, Bud--the moron's not even an American.
You're both idiots.
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Jeffrey, simply fascinating to read - well done.
I hope the lot of them go down in flames! (figuratively of course)
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dennis sculimbrene| 3.18.10 @ 10:30AM
The problem is not one or two specific illegalities, the problem is the entire system. Giving jobs for anything, anywhere in government is illegal, but prosecuted only when the might and politics converge. As someone who could supply at least 10 examples of felonies committed by the FBI and White House duirng the 1996 election year, and nothing was done, this entire situation is just one more dog bites man story. For once there is a simple answer, and its a continuation of the ban on a President running for more than two consecutive terms. An ammendment would make term limits constitutional, and end 90 percent of stories such as above. As for my claim, I could provide Federal Court documents that any USA would ordinarily take for a case because they are "slam dunk". My complaint is also Non-partisan. My case started with a complaint to Reno and ended with Ashcroft. My complaints against the government were all felonies committed against myself, and eventually were stipulated by the government as true. I recieved a settlement after literally being denied my day in court by a Clinton Appointed Judge.
John| 3.18.10 @ 12:31PM
More tales from the crypt....wake me when anyone is indicted
Edward Kimmel| 3.18.10 @ 12:31PM
Let me get this straight: you guys think it is a felony to offer someone a job on the condition that they not take or seek some other job?
Has anyone anywhere at any time ever been offered full time employment that did not include the condition that they not take, seek or accept a different full time job for the same time period?
Is this kind of like what you guys called "Bush Derangement Syndrome", only with Obama substituted for Bush?
Libertyman13| 3.18.10 @ 12:32PM
Ah, conservatives, conservatives, conservatives. Bush either lies or recklessly rushes into a war where hundreds of thousands of people are killed and wounded, and the silence is deafening. Telecoms break the law and disclose private facts, and conservatives demand after-the-fact legalization of their behavior. Now, somebody supposedly tries to exchange a job for a favor (which, by the way, makes Eisenhower a felon for giving Earl Warren the Chief Justice post) which must happen daily, and you're paragons of virtue! If it weren't so frightening, it'd be hilarious.
Reminds me of you small government types and your silence during the greatest expansion of police power, both federal and state, our country has ever seen. Nope, the real threat of tyranny isn't unlimited surveillance and after-the-fact search warrants, its some rather conservative regulation of the health insurance industry! THE HORROR! Oh, and again not a single mention of constitutional concerns under the Patriot Act, the military commissions act, and actively seeking to undermine liberty through constitutional amendments, and suddenly you're concerned that an individual mandate of health insurance, unequivocably permitted by the taxing power of Article I, Section 8, is unconstitutional. Wow.
Nobama| 3.19.10 @ 9:11PM
You're full of crap, LMan--we screamed about Bush's overspending for years. Why don't you object to Obama's quadrupling of our national debt? Moron.
Obviously, you're ignorant of the truth.
DixHistory | 3.18.10 @ 12:36PM
I hope every Congress man, every judge, every person who took and oath or affirmed to uphold the U.S. Constitution and didn't, will be shown to be a traitor to the United States and our U.S. Constitution.
That includes George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and my own Republican Congress men and all our State governors.
Because Obama is not a Natural Born Citizen, They all know it is unlawful and all of them have helped it to happen including the so called news media. Therefore nothing citizen obama does sitting as an unlawful POTUS is legal.
http://homepages.rootsweb.ance...../obama.htm
Garry Owen| 3.18.10 @ 12:37PM
So much for transparency! Looks like some WH staff may join the former Gov. of Illinois.
Joe Heathen| 3.18.10 @ 12:40PM
"There's a crime called misprision of a felony. Misprision of a felony is when you don't report a crime. So you're getting into pretty deep areas here in these considerations."
I wonder if Oliver North and John Poindexter knew about this? Randy "Duke" Cunningham? Richard M. Nixon? John Mitchell? Dick Cheney? I. Lewis Libby? Charles Rangel? David Vitter? Lurita Doan?
L. Trapani| 3.18.10 @ 12:50PM
Interesting article - how does all this play with the job for vote deal Obama just made with Kucinich and his wife. A high profile, paid job with the first lady in return for a vote to further a political agenda.
It's so brazen, it is offensive!
ralpherus| 3.18.10 @ 12:53PM
Again I say- if we hanged all traitors who EVER voted for victim disarming gun control treason schemes, 98% of all our problems would vanish with the last twitch of the scum and the witch.
Libertyman13| 3.18.10 @ 12:55PM
DixHistory: You cannot be serious. Do you really think that Obama isn't a citizen or are you a liberal pretending to be that insane in order to (further) discredit conservatives?
Nobama| 3.19.10 @ 9:12PM
Nice try, troll--you're probably a TRUTHER! LOL
ralpherus| 3.18.10 @ 12:57PM
We the People, DEEM all democrats in washington to have already died, therefor shooting them is OK!
Clinton Lovell| 3.18.10 @ 1:01PM
I've been blogging on this all week; this is pure political poison for this Administration. There will be an argument made in front of the grand jury that Robert Gibbs knowingly failed to discharge his duty and is guilty of being a co-conspirator. Somebody told Messina to do this. I'm sure Mr. Messina did not wake up one morning and decide to commit a felony that would leave his career in ruins, his finances in tatters and his personal freedom at complete risk to a jury of 12 members of the "unwashed masses". I'm not saying it couldn't happen, but Rational Choice Theory says this would not even run through his head as it would not run through your head either.
So now we have to know. I am a firm believer in Patton's Axiom: "bad news does not improve with age."
This is going to end up being every bit as dangerous to the Obama Administration as it was to the Nixon Administration. I remember it well, it was a study in civics for me as I was a young lad at the time and my father was the head of the Republican Party's local organization in Maryland where I grew up. As an attorney he was horrified where the Watergate investigation was headed and explained it all in careful detail to us. We watched the hearings live on Capitol Hill and watched Nixon sacrifice one man after another to try and placate the "justice dragon" and yet the dragon continued to return to Mr. Nixon's "village" and demand still more food. In the end, when you dine with the dragon, the dragon will finally eat you.
Mr. Obama is being incredibly stupid. I think it must be the Chicago politics hubris that makes him think he's going to be exempt from this and he will frame it that Republicans are just trying to victimize him like Bill Clinton did.
Clinton got away with it because the press stood behind him and pressured Congress to give him a pass because it was personal behavior that they claimed had no impact on the public.
I don't know what the press will do to protect Obama, but the Clinton argument will not work and the longer this goes, the worse it gets for the standing members of the Obama Administration. Sooner or later, everyone will have to make a statement under oath. The liars will go to jail and some that don't lie will go to jail too.
This is just awful any way you slice it.
ruth| 3.18.10 @ 1:04PM
Specter Saying that those withholding information could go to prison was nothing but a threat to them to keep their mouths shut...
Something has to be done about our government soon...How about a recall on the basis of defrauding the American people..
Bud Parker| 3.18.10 @ 10:36PM
Ruth,
It is far too late for any threat to keep their mouths shut. Gibbs continual ostrich impersonation for the press has created a feeding frenzy in the news arena. Heads will roll. There can be no other option at this juncture except to pursue this to it's logical conclusion. Obama's antics have created enemies in high places and the sharks smell blood in the water...
Kate| 3.18.10 @ 1:19PM
BREAKING: Released Emails Show Wind Lobby, Soros Group Helped with White House PR
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/b.....exclusive-—-read-the-emails-here/
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The art of stonewalling (reprise) « The Sagamore Journal links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Jay| 3.18.10 @ 1:32PM
Lord missed one other possible reasons for zieglerizing, one which could explain why Sestak refuses to say who offered him the job: Perhaps it was Obama himself - he is known to participate himself in heavy work to get waht he wants, and he sure wanted to keep the Specter seat - at the time the "fillibuster-proof" seat. Sestak may just be leaving the door open for a lesser light in the White House to fall on his sword for his president - a not-uncomon practice...
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Is The Health Care Fight Obscuring A Criminal Cover-Up In The Obama White House? « B links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Rose Colombo| 3.18.10 @ 1:43PM
The corruption connected to the White House is the only transparency exposed as they trample on our freedoms. Isn't it unconstitutional for public servants to accept EXCESSIVE bribes for votes? In the past, it was illegal if a public servant was offered favors and took a bribe from anyone and many have gone to jail who were caught. The excuse that others have done it in the past is ridiculous. If someone robs a bank then is it okay for the next person to rob the same bank? The 111th U.S. Congress is stooping to the lowest level in history with their unconstitutional proposed ObamaCare laws and the corruption is out of control. They aren't spending their money, they're bribing politicans with U.S. taxpayers money for votes. Where's the FBI? Where's the Senate Investigative committee? Where's the State Attorney Generals? How about a U.S. Justice or a federal judge? How about one Sheriff? Only the cries of the people about the corruption is silenced by the 111th U.S. Congress for the first time in history calling the American people nazis, unAmerican, right wing extremists, dangerous Americans because We The People, who are the government are demanding transparency, honesty and accountability of their tax dollars and demanding that all Congress members follow the Rule of Law. The only transparency is the proposal to by-pass a vote on ObamaCare. They would be elevating themselves above the people and exempting themselves from their own unconstitutional health care laws while they would maintain their cadillac healthcare policies paid by U. S. taxpayers. The American people don't want ObamaCare and it is unconscienable that a U.S. Congress member would intentionally re-write the Reconciliation law with the intent to circumvent the Constitution by enforcing the the Slaughter Rule that would slaughter decency, honesty, transparency and the integrity of the U.S. Congress. Will the 111th U.S. Congress go down in history as intentionally violating the Rule of Law laid down by our forefathers to prevent corruption and tyranny? ObamaCare is unconstitutional in that it mandates taxpayers to pay up for four years for a consumer product they don't want and the federal govt won't render for years and may never render those services as they'll probably spend the money within four years; but they will destroy Medicare and destroy the best healthcare system in the world with a illegal pay up or else be punished law. What constitutional law is the 111th Congress applying that provides them the authority to mandate that Americans buy a consumer product with their own earnings that they don't want (earnings are personal property of the people) or else go to jail and pay excessive fines? Come on, 111th U.S. Congress - how is all this constitutional; legal; and not thug like and unethical? Did you know that Congress members can be jailed and fined if prosecuted for violating their oaths of office should they be charged with such allegations by law enforcement? The 111th U.S. Congress are temporary elected guests of the White House who were elected to represent the people and uphold the laws of the land, not break the laws of the land.
Libertyman13| 3.18.10 @ 2:08PM
You cared not a white for the rule of law when it was actually threatened, why should they listen to your factually incorrect rants right now? First of all, nobody is rewriting the reconciliation rule, that's how it works (please see Judd Gregg's 2005 speech if you have more questions). Deem and pass has been used hundreds and hundreds of times, including 36 times by the Republicans from 2005-2006. The mandate you are referring to is a TAX, which is a power specifically enumerated to Congress by Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
Best healthcare system in the world? Try 37th. We spend more money than anyone else per person, BY FAR, for far worse care.
I know that I'm essentially arguing against a brick wall, since you all choose to ignore anything resembling an actual true fact. But here it is anyway.
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 9:15PM
You're a stinking liar--we did worry about the loss of our rights; we just trusted Bush and knew he wouldn't attempt a Marxist takeover like the traitorous bastard in the White House.
You liberals are the real threat to our freedom.
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Specter raises a spectre | The Cinch Review links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
smchudej| 3.18.10 @ 2:20PM
We, the people, own this country... We have the right, the duty and the obligation to overthrow any unresponsive government guilty of TYRANNY. Mark my words...heads will roll at election time. Let's make sure it is THEIRS and not ours. They work for us and let's not let them forget it! I welcome any comments.
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Lawyer Don Hecker Communication » Is The Health Care Fight Obscuring A Criminal Cover links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
John Burrows| 3.18.10 @ 2:50PM
I'm confused about something. The Phildelphia Enquirer report about Sestak's comments to Larry Kane states, "After yesterday's taping, Sestak said he recalled the White House offer coming in July, as he was preparing to formally announce his Senate candidacy in August."
How, then, could this offer have come from the Obama administration?
John Burrows| 3.18.10 @ 2:53PM
Woops. Wrong year.
c brick| 3.18.10 @ 2:51PM
Don't let the heat go down! Stay after them
John Burrows| 3.18.10 @ 2:52PM
OOPS! Got my years wring. This aging thing sucks!
Rubicon| 3.18.10 @ 2:53PM
On the contrary.... this American does want Robert Gibbs to be included in the prosecution.
There are many truths here. One is that they are all now looking for ways to cover for their boss. Because in the end, it may be that even President Obama knew of this, and may have in fact been the person to authorize the initial offer to Sestak. After all, why would any of these people act to try to save Arlen Specters seat, unless & without the permission &/or knowledge of the President himself? The answer is, none of them would have acted w/o at least advising the President. That means, according to Specters version of the law, the President himself is as guilty as his minions.
Nixon screwed up. The new question for America is, "has Obama screwed up"?
BTW.... notice much of the legacy media is not running w/ this story. At this time they seem to be holding back on any possibility of a presidential scandal, so the president & congressional leaders can get their health care plan passed "before" it hits the fan!
Maybe we really should be encouraging that World Net Daily effort to push for Obama to provide his actual birth certificate & to make sure he really is a natural born American?!
Clinton Lovell| 3.18.10 @ 4:03PM
There's the rub, the 300-pound gorilla in the room that nobody wants to talk about; Obama's involvement in this conspiracy. Yes, we have to admit it is a conspiracy as there are (obviously) more than one player involved and the cover-up seems to be firmly underway, so there will be real legal repercussions.
Right now, nobody wants to even discuss the idea that Obama may be involved and yet here you are, uncorking the bottle and letting out the genie. Like Aladdin, I think we will find the genie will not go back in the bottle and this will not go away no matter what one might wish.
This summer is going to be a very exciting summer.
Rubicon| 3.18.10 @ 2:59PM
America's position when comparing her health care delivery to other nations is predicated on numbers developed by people who happen to ignore many facts.
For instance... Cuba does not count all infant deaths when they come up with an infant mortality rate. America counts virtually every category of death of an infant. That way Cuba can say their numbers are lower, when in fact if ALL the numbers counted matched, Cuba would be ranked significantly lower than America.
So the "37th" ranking is based on fuzzy math, just like much of the reasons for this health care initiative.
It is about power & control of the populace, NOT actual health care delivery. These guys could care less about your health.
The CBO numbers on savings by eliminating the Medicare Advantage plan is another of the fuzzy math games. If savings were there, how come these miraculously large savings which suddenly make the plan viable, were not used in previous estimates. If they had been, the bill may have passed 6 or 8 months ago!
Libertyman13| 3.18.10 @ 3:54PM
36th is hardly better. France spends less, has better, and still preserves much of the free-market aspect of healthcare despite the constant smoking, wine-drinking, and cheese-eating. If they can do it, you better believe that we can!
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 9:17PM
France doesn't have 300 million people to care for, moron. NO WAY will socialized medicine work here.
medusa | 12.5.10 @ 5:19AM
Really, the amount of vitriol here, instead of substance, is too high. If you all want us to win the debate for America's future, I think it's better done by demonstrating how conservative values are better. For example, Obamacare is going to make me, a healthy person, subsidize some sick person. Why should I have to do that? Why can't the sick just take some personal responsibility and pay for their healthcare bills? Raise THEIR taxes, not mine.
rm| 3.18.10 @ 3:05PM
if we impeach BO we get Joe....then Nancy. Can anyone suggest an island I can move to ?
lawhite| 3.18.10 @ 4:49PM
Don't worry...both Joe and Nancy will be going to jail too, especially Nancy who was instrumental in a lot of these little tricks.
Ron| 3.18.10 @ 3:07PM
There are some game-changing differences between Nixon's White House and Obama's. Nixon fired his AG and Deputy AG when they wouldn't fire the Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox. It seems no matter how much Nixon wished otherwise, Nixon's DOJ was independent of the WH. Two dogged reporters got the ball rolling and finally got to the truth. Along the way, the Lamestreet Press realized the story of the decade was breaking and maybe they should pay attention. It seems the press was as least somewhat interested in learning and reporting the truth, wherever that may lead. Sadly, today's DOJ is nothing but muscle for the Chicago thugs in the WH and the Lamestreet Press is nothing but a WH lapdog. I am not holding out any hope that anything will become of this. When all parties are corrupt and the watchdogs are in their pocket, it's foolish to believe there will be any justice meted out.
Willy| 3.18.10 @ 3:23PM
And, somebody voted for the prez! Who? Certainly not 99% of those who posted here.
Somebody elected him. How is that hopey/changy thing workin' out for you.
Libertyman13| 3.18.10 @ 3:33PM
Unfortunately he hasn't done as much as we wanted, of course. There are still a number of anti-freedom Bush policies that need to be removed, and obviously we need to address the issues with the ongoing wars that the Republicans couldn't wait to start.
Otherwise, pretty well. Got a pro-individual rights Supreme Court justice appointed to prevent a big government conservative takeover. Hopefully we get health care reform passed so everyone can get treatment when they are sick AND reduce the deficit at the same time. The stimulus stabilized the recession, the stock market is recovering, inflation is low, jobs are starting to slowly come around, we might get Gitmo closed soon and uphold the rule of law in prosecuting terrorists, we are headed towards bank reform...
What exactly are you complaining about? I know of only one real complaint, the deficit. Unfortunately, a recession is not the time to cut back on gov't spending, but we need to be as smart about it as possible obviously. Soon, hopefully, we can rein it in a bit. Remember too that much of the deficit is attributable to lost revenue from the Bush tax cuts and increased defense spending for our various wars.
lawhite| 3.18.10 @ 4:56PM
You know of only ONE complaint...the deficit?? Where have you been?
I think it's pathetic that liberals one answer to anything is that the Republicans did it first. So we forgive these poor guys in the present WH because they are only doing what someone else did? Oh, pleeze...I'm getting so sick of hearing that excuse!
It will never be "politics as usual" now...and Obama has come up with plenty of new twists in corruption...the people are awake and won't take it anymore.
No way can the media bury this...they no longer have the power to fool the people.
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 9:18PM
Stupid Marxists will destroy our country if we let them.
kage| 3.18.10 @ 4:12PM
A new consensus believes the democrats will find some way to remove Obama from office before he completely destroys the Democrat party. Perhaps this is the means but I do not think so. These charges will require too much time.
Libertyman13| 3.18.10 @ 4:29PM
Now why would the DemocratIC party do that? What is your beef with the man? Not like he started a giant war for no reason, or raised taxes (he cut them), tried to force religious ideas onto people, vastly increased the government's ability to monitor you, etc.
lawhite| 3.18.10 @ 4:58PM
I hope you wake up soon, Libertyman. Most others are finally "getting it".
Susan Brei| 3.18.10 @ 6:50PM
"Getting it" = Stringing together the fantastical and laughable plot-lines in Glen Beck's head.
Obama's a good leader. He's trying harder than Bush did to promote an almost cliche Democratic agenda (universal health care, infrastructure spending, improve public schools, clean energy investment, alignment to International Law, commitment to secularism, etc).
In the eyes of many Liberal Democrats, he hasn't been liberal ENOUGH. We're frustrated that he's spent so much time trying to get the Republicans on board with health care. We're frustrated that Guantanamo hasn't been closed, or the wars ended. We're frustrated that he hasn't ended Don't Ask Don't Tell with an executive order. He's trying TOO hard to be moderate, and please both sides.
Bush and the Republican controlled House and Senate didn't try to please Dems AT ALL! Who's more fair?
ZerObama| 3.19.10 @ 9:20PM
It's not Republican--Democrat anymore, Americans view democrats as traitors trying to destroy our country.
The PEOPLE will prevail!
Inventor| 3.18.10 @ 4:17PM
Folks:
"Ker-POW" they shot themselves in the Foot.
Let it Bleed, Let it Bleed.
Don't worry, they have Hundreds of replacement Drones.
The End of the World is December 23, 2012.
Got your affairs in order???
ola infree| 3.18.10 @ 5:46PM
Is it possible that the handiwork for these moves on Sestak or Romanoff can be laid at the doorstep of Axelrod or Jarrett? They appear to have quite a bit of influence in this administration.
Blupheonix| 3.18.10 @ 6:10PM
LMAO......
Really?
Hold on.... Someone explain to me clearly, what the problem here is... Favors are traded for votes, thats politics. Jobs are promised for votes. Thats why so many congressmen go to work for private industry. They are BOUGHT.
What is the difference here?
elephant4life| 3.18.10 @ 6:35PM
No difference. It's all corrupt, and all felonious.
Susan Brei| 3.18.10 @ 6:42PM
The story mentioned that trading favors for jobs is a federal offense. That's what is wrong. I'm sure it happens all the time, at all levels of government, in ever administration... but the people involved were caught this time. The Obama Administration promised transparency, so I think they should explain what happened and how it's being dealt with.
I am an Obama supporter, and I still believe they should handle this issue openly. The American people appreciate candor.
Susan Brei| 3.18.10 @ 6:42PM
The story mentioned that trading favors for jobs is a federal offense. That's what is wrong. I'm sure it happens all the time, at all levels of government, in ever administration... but the people involved were caught this time. The Obama Administration promised transparency, so I think they should explain what happened and how it's being dealt with.
I am an Obama supporter, and I still believe they should handle this issue openly. The American people appreciate candor.
Bart | 3.18.10 @ 7:59PM
c'mon Susan... you're not really that naieve... are you?
obama will deny any knowledge of any of this in the same manner as when he sat in the pews of Rev. Wright for 20 years but never heard any of the anti-American vitriol.
Wake up already...
Liberal; Logic's retarted cousin
happysky | 12.5.10 @ 5:20AM
Really, the amount of vitriol here, instead of substance, is too high. If you all want us to win the debate for America's future, I think it's better done by demonstrating how conservative values are better. For example, Obamacare is going to make me, a healthy person, subsidize some sick person. Why should I have to do that? Why can't the sick just take some personal responsibility and pay for their healthcare bills? Raise THEIR taxes, not mine.
Gerald Fitzpatrick| 3.19.10 @ 12:25AM
You are STILL an Obama supporter? I have about six democrat friends who always pull the D lever. They ALL regret their vote.
Why do you hate the America we had and wish for the total destruction of any future for its children? That's what's happening.
Just what do you think $1 trillion deficits are going to do to us? He is incompetent, our enemies love him, he's not all that bright, and not well schooled as he didn't author one paper at Harvard. He lied to you. When will you admit it that you screwed up and believed anything because you wanted to hear it?
Obama was groomed and selected for this job by enemies of the state. He himself ran stating he didn't like what he saw in America. You really like the changes he is trying to make? Then you should read "The Communist Manifesto" as you'll love it like you love him.
Susan, if you are going to remain this dumb on this issue then we are doomed. Wisdom is when you admit your errors. Try it sometime.
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 4:57AM
I appreciate your fair-minded attitude in this matter. While I am puzzled at your continuing to support a man who has shown ever since his inauguration that he has nothing but contempt for the rule of law in America by his choices for (e.g.,) Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security, and the way in which he proceeded to push his version of government health care on an unwilling public, I'd like to thank you for stating the crucial thing - we were promised transparency, and yet on two separate occassions the Federal election process was interfered with in a way that is an unambiguous felony; the White House has not responded to the commission of these felonies.
Where I disagree with you is that an explanation is not enough. The law was broken at least twice. It's time to appoint a special prosecutor to look into why this happened, to prosecute the guilty, and to examine the broader implications of these acts. The American people are entitled not just to candor, but to impartial, apolitical justice.
But thank you for going as far as you did to state the truth. You went farther than any of the so-called mainstream media has, to date.
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 5:10AM
The difference is that the Federal government in the persons of White House employees unnamed rigged elections in a way specifically forbidden by law. Congress felt that what the Obama administration did was so wrong that it passed a law making it a felony to do so.
Specifically, it's against the law for Federal officials to interfere in with a Federal election.
If this wasn't the case, then once a political party got into power, they could spend tax money and dole out jobs to keep themselves in power; to make sure that instead of genuine representatives of the People, we would have nothing but "yes men" like Arlen Specter and Michael Bennet who are committed to helping their party push its policies through no matter what the people who elected them might think.
As one of Michael Bennet's constituents, I really don't like the job he has done. He was selected, not elected, to fill Ken Salazar's old Senate seat; I suspect that Ken Salazar was sent over to be Secretary of the Interior because he was too much of a maverick for Obama and Rahm Emmanuel's tastes - he wouldn't do what they told him to do reliably. I think that Jane Norton will replace him in the Senate in November, and if I were a Colorado Democrat, I would very strongly resent the maneuvering that prevented a better man, like Andrew Romanoff (our current speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives) from being the Democratic candidate for Senator from Colorado this November instead of Bennet.
The difference here is that Colorado Demcorats were about to be denied to have real choice in who they could vote for to represent them in the United States Senate. It is not only a Federal felony to do that, but a profoundly dishonest and dishonorable act which destroys the integrity of the election process.
That's the difference.
Nobama| 3.28.10 @ 3:22AM
What do honor and honesty have to do with Obama?
Absolutely nothing; the guy's a thug.
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White House: Fox News 'Scene Of The Crime' On Health Care Lies · Staringfrog.com links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
elephant4life| 3.18.10 @ 6:34PM
I predict a mass epidemic of "falling on swords", a la Vince Foster. Complete with sanitized offices and personal papers, to hide the body trails.
Susan Brei| 3.18.10 @ 6:37PM
It's too bad when a couple people in an administration cut corners with the law in order to promote their agenda. Whether it's due to ignorance of the law, or simple self-promotion, it seems to be a normal aspect of EVERY ADMINISTRATION IN U.S. HISTORY. In large, powerful organizations, there will always be a few bad seeds.
Just as every scandal in the Bush Administration did not reflect on George Bush's integrity as a human being, Obama's feet need not be held to the fire for every scandal in his administration. It's easy to create the feeling of an 'evil institutional agenda' with these kinds of stories, but feelings and reality are two different things. Let's not forget that most people serving in government- whether they are Republican, Democrat, Green or Independent- are probably there because they want to improve their country in some way (or DID, at some point).
Hopefully, the Justice Department will do their jobs and root out the people who failed to follow the law.
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 11:19PM
this Justice Dept? bahahahahhahaha
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 6:08AM
This Justice Department - the same one which has yet to investigate the beating of Kenneth Gladney by SEIU goons at a town hall meeting despite its obvious hate crime characteristics (Mr. Gladney, an African-American, was called a "nigger" repeatedly by his assailants; his assailants weren't even charged with misdemeanors for the beating by the Democratic government of St. Louis where the incident happened, and Mr. Gladney's brother was fired from his job by the SEIU-dominated City Department of Health for speaking out about the beating - all abuses for which Federal investigations occurred in previous administrations) - is almost guaranteed not to investigate any allegations of malfeasance by the Obama White House. To date, it has never looked into any violations of law committed by Friends of Obama.
Eric Holder is to Barack Obama as John Mitchell is to Richard Nixon - a cover-up man who places partisan politics far above the rule of law.
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Cold Fury » More bribes for socialism links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
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Kendra Wilkinson Opens Up About Past Drug Abuse | ImNotObsessed.com · Staringfrog.co links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Jack Kinch(1uncle)| 3.18.10 @ 7:25PM
FIRST, lets see No Lie Nobamas's birth certificate. That would be enough to end this disaster. Doesn't anyone have authority to demand this?
Bart | 3.18.10 @ 8:04PM
Yes, but obama has long ago bought them off. He has spent in excess of $1.7 million keeping his birth cert and other revealing documents under seal and away from the public.
"Real Transparency" Democrat style (or should we call them DEEMocrats now?)
JJ| 3.18.10 @ 8:17PM
Fascinating! And there is Rahm on Capitol Hill bribing and gifting every congressman who votes for OBAMACARE.
I guess Obama would say that this is just the kind of "ugly stuff" that has gone on in Washington for too long (so we're doing it too!).
I'll bet you $50 ABC, CBS and NBC stay away from this.
Glenn Koons | 3.18.10 @ 9:12PM
First, how much was Arlen given to switch parties? We know Toomey would have beaten him in the Pub primary. OK, now add up the Gatoraid, Landrieu, Nelson, and every bribe to all 230 plus Dems in the House. Sestak is not the only Dem to be moved around like a pawn by the socialist pacifist naif in the WH.What about Co.? And how many bribes have been used in NY? Pubs need to counter all this swamp stuff that Nan was going to clean up by pointing at the facts that Dems are now the Party of Corruption.A contract including this idea of corruption will resonate with common sense Dems in the hinterlands if not on the Right and Left Coasts.
I.M Auditor| 3.18.10 @ 9:17PM
Thievery:
Ever since the Progressive Russian Revolution, which had defeated peoples ownership of property (Eminent Domain ) Thievery has been made legitimate by the Progressives - using Darwin, to whit: There is no God but
money. And if obscure, look to Wall Street.
Richard S | 3.18.10 @ 11:45PM
Conservatives love America? Hogwash. Conservatives love themselves. Get them a mirror and they're entertained for hours. Their best days were the anti-communist 50's when they ran around with black lists, before they had to share with other races and religions.
Gerals Fitzpatrick| 3.19.10 @ 12:13AM
>>Conservatives love America? Hogwash.
Gerald Fitzpatrick| 3.19.10 @ 12:15AM
Commie bastard!
Nobama| 3.19.10 @ 9:21PM
The American people will prevail against the Marxist Democrats!
Stourley Kracklite| 3.19.10 @ 12:08AM
Jeffrey, the President is running a covert operation out of the White House to arm terrorists and appease rogue states.
I understand you may know something about this...
Gerald Fitzpatrick| 3.19.10 @ 12:11AM
A.B.| 3.18.10 @ 7:30AM wrote"
"I'm willing to do that...the day the Republicans quit sanctioning the ongoing oppression and persecution of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans."
Oh STFU...we are sick of hearing the rights you think you don't have.
Over 100 nations in history all fell inside of 100 years when they equated your deviancy with societal norms.
No one is persecuting you. Stop the whining you little sissy!
Nobama| 3.28.10 @ 3:12AM
Awesome! True--once you define homosexual deviancy as normal--you're doomed.
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Arlen Specter: Administration or Sestak is Lying – May be a Felony « Daily News links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Mike| 3.19.10 @ 1:48AM
A brief passage by Gen. Alfred Jodl from his statement to the Nuremberg Trials about Revolution by Government. Very relevant to today.
"By itself nothing is either good or bad ; the thinking alone makes it so."
Although this party came to power through the legal way of a democratic constitution, this assumption of power soon did not leave any doubts, that this was not only a change of government but a bloodless revolution. Revolutions are inexorable, and exorbitant in setting up their aims. They lack the wisdom of antiquity, the experience of tradition and the humility of an almighty destiny which is only given to real great and wise men. And so, already in the first years, many ugly shadows of this revolution came to light and perturbed great portions of the people. But was there ever a new cultural or state's structure without its evil sides?
Nobody could know as yet if this mighty progressive evolution could develop into a historical structure or would vanish in destiny. But one thing is certain, namely the achievements of the movement, and above all, of its Fuehrer in these 6 first years until 1939. Fusion of the various countries into a real Reich unity. Class opposition has been overcome. Unemployment was abolished. Overcoming of the unfruitful party oppositions of the lazy, asocial large town. Achievements in all facets of life. Care for health, for mother and child, provisions for invalids as a result of occupational injuries. The vacation facilities for the workers, and finally the solving of the most oppressing clauses of the Versailles treaty without war and in an even friendly atmosphere with England and France. These facts have given the Fuehrer the hearts and sympathies of all Germans. The reminiscence of this will always be with the people and cannot be destroyed. It will outlive all misery and time of the German fate just as much as the ideas of the French revolution could not be removed from the European way of thinking even though Napoleon ended up in exile and legitimate emperors again took his place. The admiration that foreign countries had at the time for these deeds of Adolf Hitler is best illustrated in Churchill's article of 4 Oct 1938 in which he wished that his people and government would have just a portion of the spirit of the former German corporal.
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Specter Opens Door on White House Felonies | The American Spectator | Cogito Ergo Blo links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
yogiman| 3.19.10 @ 10:55AM
This all boils down to the point of; why was it allowed to happen. Congress allowed Oba ma to steal that office without any questions.
Folks, don't be surprised when our nation goes into communism.
We need a complete turnaround in congress. They have all been in office too long.
Credit where credit is due; Oba ma woke the citizens of our great nation up!
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‘Misprision of a Felony’ Primer | RedState links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
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Specter Opens Door on White House Felonies - Politics and Other Controversies -Democr links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Amy Katz| 3.19.10 @ 11:42PM
another corrupt administration - will be interesting if Obama can equal the corruption of Reagan in only 4 years (138 administration officials convicted, indicted, or the subject of official investigations for official misconduct and/or criminal violations.)
Harl Delos | 3.20.10 @ 12:22AM
In order for there to be misprision of a felony, there has to be an underlying felony. The underlying felony would be 18 USC 600 - except that it doesn't appear to have been violated.
While it is a crime to offer someone a federal job in exchange for political activity, in this case, the job was supposedly offered so that Sestak would cease political activity. As a matter of fact, anyone who takes a high White House position agrees not to engage in political activity, because federal law prohibits them from having another lucrative position at the same time.
The US Constitution now says that if the POTUS and VPOTUS are both incapable of performing their duties at once, the Speaker of the House becomes president. If the POTUS recovers from a temporary incapacity, he regains his office - but the former Speaker of the House not only does not return to being Speaker, but he loses his seat in Congress as well, because in order to serve, even on a temporary basis, as the POTUS, he must resign his seat in Congress.
One of these days, someone is going to write a political thriller where the Veep is dead, and Speaker is of the opposition party, while the Governor of the Speaker's house is of the President's party. The POTUS declares himself temporarily unable to serve while he has an appendectomy or a plastic surgery. The Speaker becomes President, which means that he has to resign his congressional seat. A day later, the POTUS reclaims his seat - and the former Speaker is unemployed, with a gubernatorial appointee holding his seat. It'd be a trick to remove a particularly nasty Speaker from the House, and gain an extra seat for the President's party.
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 4:20AM
That was the plot for three or four episodes of "The West Wing" - in which President Bartlet's daughter is kidnapped by persons unknown, his multiple sclerosis flares up and incapacitates him after his vice-president resigned in the midst of a scandal but before a replacement could be appointed - so the Speaker of the House (played by John Goodman) assumed the Presidency temporarily - and had to resign his position as Speaker and a U.S. Representative, even though his tenure as President was temporary.
The differences between this and your scenario are that (a) the Vice-President in the "West Wing" episodes had resigned, not died, and (b) as in real life, the Speaker's office would devolve to the next senior Representative of the former Speaker's party, not to the next occupant of the former Speaker's seat in the House of Representatives.
The office http://spectator.org/archives/.....t_246163of Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the House of Representatives (in practice, by the majority party), not by a state Governor or state legislature, so there is no way your "trick" would work. It would, at most, replace the Speaker of the House with another member of the same party.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_(politics)
Yes We Can!| 3.20.10 @ 1:39AM
The vast majority of these comments are hilarious! If the assertions are true, I think it's fantastic. Finally we have someone willing willing to play hardball and get things done. Ye we can!!! Yes we can!!!
Jeremiah| 3.20.10 @ 4:39AM
You ain't seen hardball yet, moron--but you will. The American people are going to give it to you traitorous leftists real ugly.
You're not gonna like it--trust me.
David M.| 3.20.10 @ 9:12AM
You are out of it. Do you think for one minute any of these clowns can penetrate the White House? The public couldn't care less!
Jeremiah| 3.20.10 @ 10:40PM
Be careful what you wish for, dumbtard, you just might get it.
loupgarous| 3.22.10 @ 4:38PM
Can The One appoint a special prosecutor to look into allegations of impropriety as every President in the past thirty years has (except for Carter) before him?
I love how the Obama left was all about transparency until after the election. Then their battlecry became "play hardball."
Well, Richard Nixon liked to play hardball, too. He had an Attorney General who, like Eric Holder, ignored all the hardball until Congress demanded a special prosecutor. Look what happened to him.
Obama is the liberal Nixon - and it only took him just over a year to surpass Nixon's record of slimy conduct over two terms. When Congress changes hands this fall, expect EVERYTHING to come out.
Obama asked for this. He campaigned on transparency, got people to believe he would deliver on that promise, then forgot all about it a week after he was sworn in. It isn't just the right wing angry with him - many in the left feel betrayed that they were used to elect a crook.
builder7| 3.20.10 @ 2:55AM
Wow, what a sniveling bunch of crybabies! Is this newsletter the one for the 'crybaby Repub' club? Oh well, I guess the world has them all.
Sam| 3.20.10 @ 4:40AM
Be careful what you wish for libtards!
loupgarous| 3.22.10 @ 4:50PM
You might take up a collection for soap on a rope for all the Obama-ites who will be taking prison showers for the balance of the One's term of office. Their arrogance may just buy them what they richly deserve - jail time. Of course, they will take the fall for their boss - who will lose no time shoving them under the bus.
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Karl| 3.20.10 @ 6:07AM
What a joke !
Like Ronald Reagan, George Bush, George Bush Sr, Bill Clinton, and every other American president of the last 50 years DIDN'T offer jobs within their asministrations to those they owed politican favors.
Methinks the republicans are getting a bit desperate !
David Moxley| 3.20.10 @ 9:08AM
What a joke. If they want to look and see if any felonies have occurred in the White House, do not forget Bush and Cheney. Statue of limitations are exempt for murder, and what about giving someone a job. Give me a break. What garbage.
MESSNBC| 3.20.10 @ 10:42PM
Murder? Like all the political murders that occurred under Clinton? Google "Clinton's body count." Teddy was a killer, too--just ask Mary Jo.
Oops, you can't 'cuz Ready Teddy killed her!
loupgarous| 3.22.10 @ 4:26PM
What murder? Prove it or STFU.
And Bush/Cheney lost no time letting special prosecutor Fitzgerald track mud all over the White House - for a very small beer count of perjury against Scooter Libby.
According to Jeffrey Richelson's "Spying on the Bomb," Bush and Cheney are innocent even of the charge Democrats like to make that they orchestrated the intelligence errors which led to the Iraq War - Bush sent George Tenet back to the drawing board several times because he wasn't convinced that there was a solid case that Iraq was back in the nuclear weapons business.
But this information is concealed in books, so Democrat partisans will never see it.
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 4:45AM
The Obama White House violated the law forbidding Federal officials from interfering with Federal elections. It's not a minor law, nor is it a technicality - it prevents the Executive Branch from destroying the legitimacy of the election process.
If the party lines had been reversed and Bush had been shown to be guilty of rigging Federal elections, the Democratic Party would have screamed just as loud as they did when it appeared that Karl Rove MIGHT have broken Valerie Plame's cover in violation of the Intelligence Identities Protection Act. Remember that? A special prosecutor was duly appointed, because unlike Obama and his colleagues, Republicans believe in the rule of law.
And a special prosecutor needs BADLY to be appointed to prosecute those who have in the current administration who have broken the law since shortly after Barack Obama was sworn in.
What goes around comes around.
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Well, This is It « The Brookhaven Bear Report links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Houstonian| 3.20.10 @ 11:17AM
Quoting:
Bunkerville| 3.16.10 @ 10:55AM
Impeach Obama? Just think about who comes next.. Biden, then Pelosi. Just about as chilling.
Commenting:
There is a precedent. The VP resigns first. The soon to be X president appoints someone acceptable to both parties and then resigns.
Next you might ask who that someone could be.
I can't really come up with a name at this moment.
loupgarous| 3.22.10 @ 4:15PM
Precedent has no place in the Obama administration. "Unprecedented" is his favorite adjective and his administration is unprecedently crooked (even for a Democratic White House). But expecting Obama to take care that an appointee to ANY post (much less a short-listed successor to the Presidency) is acceptable to both parties is a stretch. Obama, with his "elections have consequences" gloat to the Republican leadership revealed himself as not only partisan, but poisonously so. Selecting string-puller Rahm Emmanuel as his chief of staff was a dead giveaway of his highly partisan agenda.
Who might be acceptable to both parties? Evan Bayh comes to mind. Insipid and noncommittal, and his public renunciation of partisan politics on the Hill seems like he's laying the foundation for a Presidential run as a Savior. Someone should have told him that the American people are pretty much soured on saviors, according to recent polls.
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Amused Cynic » Blog Archive » So here we are, at the precipice…”Do not trust the Hors links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
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Where there is smoke, there is fire - cabinetmeeting.net links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
carnot| 3.20.10 @ 11:15PM
so whatever did become of the Rezco investigation?
loupgarous| 3.22.10 @ 4:04PM
http://www.washingtonexaminer......41137.html
shows that Tony Rezko's ties to Obama's old buddies (like embattled, Blagojevich-esque Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias) are still unfolding. Rezko apparently paid his gambling debts off with rubber checks drawn on Broadway Bank, financier to the Crooks of Indiana.
As to when Eric Holder is going to authorize more probes into Rezko's internecine network of crooks and crazies in Illinois politics, don't hold your breath. Confronted with Black Panthers blocking doors to polling places on cell phone video and SEIU goons shouting "Nigger" while putting African-American town-hall attendees in the hospital, Holder sees no evil, hears no evil, speaks no evil of his violent leftist friends, and certainly launches no hate crime or voting rights investigations. The more Obama talks about "transparency," the crookeder his appointees get.
Dale Cord| 3.21.10 @ 12:21PM
Neil Sankey, a former British policeman who’s now a licensed private investigator in Los Angeles, initiated a preliminary background investigation of Barack Obama and uncovered 49 addresses and 16 different Social Security numbers.
Forty-nine different addresses? Sixteen different Social Security numbers? That’s beyond bizarre.
At the Illinois addresses listed for Obama, two Social Security numbers appear with frequency. One begins with the number 042... the other begins with the number 364.
The Social Security number beginning with 042 was issued in Connecticut... even though Obama apparently never lived or worked in Connecticut.
One can only ask why? Is the President of the United States a victim of ID fraud? Or, is something else entirely going on?
More Questions Than Answers.
Sankey, who discovered the many addresses and Social Security numbers suggests what we may be facing:
“I have personally experienced many, many cases where such information has led to subsequent exposure of fraud, deception, money laundering and other crimes.”
Let’s be perfectly clear... we are not saying that Obama has a criminal past. We are not saying that Barack Obama has committed any crime.
We are, however, saying that what Sankey has uncovered demands... begs for... further investigation.
But don't hold your breath waiting for anyone in the liberal media to take the bull by the horns.
Don’t wait around for the liberal media to ask Obama if he really lived at all the addresses that Sankey found, or why 16 different Social Security numbers pop up under Obama's name at these 49 addresses. Remember, this is the same liberal media that will not ask Barack Obama why he refuses to produce a valid birth certificate.
Let's face it: the liberal media won’t investigate the strange facts surrounding Barack Hussein Obama. That's up to patriotic Americans like you and me.
The Western Center for Journalism is willing and able to take on that responsibility... but investigating these and other such matters takes time and money... and that's why we need your help.
More Questions Than Answers.
Let's just examine one of those questions.
In an exclusive investigative report for the Western Center for Journalism, former California legislator, Steven Baldwin writes:
“After Obama was elected to the United States Senate in 2005, he moved into an apartment at 300 Massachusetts Ave NW; the Social Security number attached to that address is the 042 one. Yet, three years later, Obama used a different Social Security number for an address listed as: 713 Hart Senate Office Building... the address of his United States Senate office. This Social Security number began with 282 and was verified by the government in 2008.”
Will Obama clear up this strange situation up for us? Don’t hold your breath: the more hard questions Americans ask, the more Obama clams up.
Will the liberal media – also known as the OAS, or the Obama Adoration Society – investigate the matter?
Don't count on it. This is the same liberal media that derisively calls those who ask the important questions: “teabaggers” ... or “birthers” ... or “deniers.”
In short, the liberal media ignores the problems and attacks the messengers.
The Western Center for Journalism has done ground-breaking research into the parts of Obama’s life that he wants to keep under wraps.
With your financial support, we can shed journalistic light on areas of Obama’s life that he would prefer remain in the dark.
We don’t know precisely where our research will lead, but we know that it must be done.
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Remember the old Beetle's song “Nowhere Man?”
He’s a real nowhere man
Sitting in his Nowhere land
Making all his nowhere plans
For nobody
Doesn’t have a point of view
Knows not where he’s going to...
Of course, Obama is not "a bit like you and me" ... an examination of his life reverals a series of endless questions... and no answers.
Baldwin again:
“The president who campaigned for a more ‘open government’ and ‘full disclosure’ will not unseal his medical records, his school records, his birth records or his passport records. He will not release his Harvard records, his Columbia College records, or his Occidental College records—he will not even release his Columbia College thesis. All his legislative records from the Illinois State Senate are missing, and he claims his scheduling records during those State Senate years are lost as well. In addition, no one can find his school records for the elite K-12 college prep school, Punahou School, he attended in Hawaii.”
As Baldwin indicates, the man who now leads what we used to call the free world has refused to share any relevant information about his life. He might as well have descended here from another planet.
Some people frankly wonder if he’s not a real-life version of the “Manchurian Candidate,” someone programmed by others to do serious damage to the U.S.
Is that an outlandish view, given Obama’s life-long attachments to various radicals, including: his early Communist mentor Frank Marshall Davis, domestic terrorists William Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn, Muslin fanatic Rashid Khalidi, and crazed preacher Jeremiah Wright?
Is that an outlandish view, considering the various self-admitted Marxists and extreme leftists hand-picked to serve in the Obama Administration, including disgraced “green jobs czar” Van Jones... Chavez-admiring Communication Czar Mark Lloyd... and Mao-admirer and manufacturing Czar Ron Bloom?
Obama is not only a bad president. He’s a dangerous one... and getting information about Obama is worse than pulling teeth.
As Baldwin puts it: “Everywhere one looks into Obama’s background, we find sealed records, scrubbed websites, altered documents, deception and unanswered questions.”
However, with your financial assistance, the Western Center for Journalism will tirelessly look for the answers to the questions that Obama won’t answer. We'll tackle the crucial questions the liberal media refuses to ask.
Who exactly is this man? And what’s he really up to? Exactly what are you – Barack Hussein Obama – hiding from the American people?
Call him the Man Behind the Mask . . . call him The Great Impostor . . . call him The Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened to the American Presidency... call him whatever you like... but one thing is certain.
Barack Obama is a man who holds many secrets... secrets that, if uncovered, might be fatal to his presidency.
At the Western Center for Journalism, we want to unlock those secrets.
And we need your help.
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P.S. Even if you can not join us in this effort right now, you can still help us expose Barack Hussein Obama by sending this e-mail to at least 10 of your friends.
loupgarous| 3.22.10 @ 4:54PM
When Joe the Plumber dared contradict the One, the media machine dissected his life - no detail about his former marriage, his business record or any other part of his life was too niggling for Big Media to trumpet. Same with the Palin family.
So why is the MSM so protective of Obama?
Nobama| 3.28.10 @ 3:09AM
Because the MoFos are all Marxists!
Willy| 3.21.10 @ 5:30PM
Some interesting statistics...
Interesting Statistics
A recent "Investor's Business Daily" article provided very interesting statistics from a survey by the United Nations International Health Organization.
Percentage of men and women who survived a cancer five years after diagnosis:
U.S. 65%
England 46%
Canada 42%
Percentage of patients diagnosed with diabetes who received treatment within six months:
U.S. 93%
England 15%
Canada 43%
Percentage of seniors needing hip replacement who received it within six months:
U.S. 90%
England 15%
Canada 43%
Percentage referred to a medical specialist who see one within one month:
U.S. 77%
England 40%
Canada 43%
Number of MRI scanners (a prime diagnostic tool) per million people:
U.S. 71
England 14
Canada 18
Percentage of seniors (65+), with low income, who say they are in "excellent health":
U.S. 12%
England 2%
Canada 6%
I don't know about you, but I don't want "Universal Healthcare" comparable to England or Canada .
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loupgarous| 3.22.10 @ 3:48PM
The administration so famously built around transparency has yet to do what every other administration before it has in times like this - let a special prosecutor take the case.
Jobsgate. Has a nice ring to it. And Eric Holder's long trail of non-feasance as Attorney General (in just a year and a half) should provide plenty of additional fuel for the fire.
Any time a Democrat pledges "unprecedented transparency and honesty," count your fingers after you shake hands with him.
Erik| 3.22.10 @ 11:42PM
Wow, This opens the door to go after Kissinger, Cheney , Rumsfeld , even G. W. Bush himself, and countless others for WAR CRIMES. The gloves are off! Everything is up for review and action. If this stuff is important, WOW, then all that stuff from 2000 to 2008 becomes absolutely massive in significance. Am I the only conservative that is sick to my stomach over the political games played by the "Republican" morons in Washington?
loupgarous| 3.23.10 @ 3:45AM
A) You're not a conservative. You're a leftist ideologue, spouting the same old propaganda that new Leftists have spouted since the Johnson administration.
B) anything we did to terrorist detainees short of skinning them with catfish pliers would NOT have been in violation of the laws of war, because these people were apprehended with guns in their hands in CIVILIAN clothing.
The terrorist detainees stripped themselves of any protection under the Geneva Convention by shooting at our troops from cover of civilian clothing, from civilian homes, from behind civilians. Many of them were also being paid to violate the laws of war by al-Qaeda, so by United Nations edict, they were mercenaries and the protections of the Geneva Convention did not extend to them (an edict which was passed back in the 1980s to punish Europeans who fought as paid foreign soldiers in the South African army, but did not specify the race, nationality or religion of the person to whom it applied. Oops.).
And if you knew anything about the laws of war, you'd know this.
But as I've said before, these facts are concealed in books, so you and the slanted journalists from whom you get what passes for information will never see the actual facts of the case. You and your friends will just jabber the same old lies back and forth over your double lattes and remain convinced that you are intelligent and those with whom you disagree are "morons."
I would not call you a moron, because the term describes someone who has intellectual problems not of his or her own making, while your being hard of thinking is entirely your own fault and that of the people who failed to educate you. You are determinedly and spitefully ignorant, and thus unlikely to change.
Erik| 3.23.10 @ 1:55PM
Wow. If you believe what you say it must be true and anyone who disagrees with you must be deluded. You are a true patriot. I salute you!Now if a US operative is caught in civilian clothing in a hostile country, I understand that you believe "anything goes"? Does that include the catfish skinner?
Andy| 3.23.10 @ 2:07PM
I love playing with the likes of Loupgarous. These guys have so much hostility in them, they are angry about everything all the time. It really is fun to yank their chain. Loupgarous must spend hours every day venting on the computer, listening to the opiate addict-Rushbo- and making his wife and kids endure their bizarre ranting. Have a happy day and---lighten up a bit. You are a child of God aren't you??????
JK| 3.26.10 @ 3:00PM
The day certain americans elected this muslim fag to office was the day that those who voted for him decide to bring down the US. Obama, his policies, his ideas and the lack of support of the Jewish community will be a curse upon the people and their children who voted for the fascist muslim christian hating foreign born kenyan.....
wonder why he lets his brother sits in poverty?
Batard | 3.26.10 @ 3:06PM
So what about Sestak? Maybe they needed him to help run an operation off the coast of Iran or some other place with the Navy or act as a liason between the private contractors and the Navy, like Harry Truman, keep them honest, and stay in Washington or be able to travel at a moments notice to somewhere off overseas, but if he was going to be tied up with a a campaign and possibly elected, thus potentially not able to stay in the job maybe they couldn't use him as maybe they wanted someone that they could be sure would stay on in the job. You see illegality where there is none by assuming you know it all. Very judgmental when you don't know all the facts.
crcarter | 3.26.10 @ 7:42PM
I think we need to remember it’s not the Republicans or Democrats that are in control. As long as we have people in the federal reserve pulling the strings we will get the same results. Most Presidents have been connected to one similar group the (Skull and Bones). What we need to look for is Political leaders that are not connected to this group. Kennedy in the 1960 reflected on this group before he was assassinated. One may drive slower but has the same destination.
ford| 3.26.10 @ 9:48PM
I'm hoping we can nail him on this. I'm happier than a democrat with a huge gavel or a hand full of inkpens. I mean... this is a big f---ing deal! Don't you think? Kinda ironic!
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We have to look for is Political leaders that are not connected to this group. Kennedy in the 1960 reflected on this group before he was assassinated. One may drive slower but have the same destination.
<a | 12.13.10 @ 12:37AM
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Kicking the Habit | 12.25.10 @ 10:36PM
Wow. If you believe what you say it must be true and anyone who disagrees with you must be deluded. You are a true patriot. I salute you!Now if a US operative is caught in civilian clothing in a hostile country, I understand that you believe "anything goes"? Does that include the catfish skinner?
Hvide Tænder | 12.30.10 @ 12:35PM
Reading about US politics keeps a smile on my face. Sometimes I forget the cultural differences between the US and EU in the political landscape. So very different, but creating scandals is something both sides are capable off.
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We all get used to blossoming scandal nowdays
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