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1. #260799
   On March 5th, 2008 at 11:20 pm, malkin_fan said:

   It’s too bad all 10 “white men” weren’t gay and transgendered.

2. #260800
   On March 5th, 2008 at 11:22 pm, radio relay said:

   I used to be disgusted… Now, I’m just amused….

3. #260804
   On March 5th, 2008 at 11:25 pm, TexasTiger said:

   “You brought 10 staff people with you, all white males. I know this hearing is not about diversity of the staff, but I hope you’ve got more diversity in your staff than you’ve reflected here in the people you’ve brought with you,” Mr. Watt, North Carolina Democrat, told the secretary.

   What a racist POS you are Mr. Watt. If it weren’t for the lack of diversity in your gerrymandered district, you couldn’t get elected to the House.

4. #260812
   On March 5th, 2008 at 11:39 pm, PBoilermaker said:

   Sounds like Watt is profiling. I thought liberals didn’t do the profiling thing?

   I agree, it is amusing at this point.

   Note to self: Angrily question the lack of white people whenever I see too many people who have copious quantities of melanin.

5. #260814
   On March 5th, 2008 at 11:41 pm, Dimsdale said:

   So if you have politically correct policies enforced by politically correctly colored people, is this political correctness squared?

   I think it just becomes political absurdity at this level. Affirmative action applied to national security is a political debacle that will lead to decreased security and increased terrorism.

   Messrs. Watt and Scott are prime examples of politicians with too much time on their hands and too few brains in their heads.

   And with the Democrats, we can see that this is a diverse criticism.

6. #260815
   On March 5th, 2008 at 11:43 pm, right_on said:

   At least the “mentally challenged” are not underrepresented in the Democrat Party! I wonder how many have made it in to the DHS?

7. #260820
   On March 6th, 2008 at 12:00 am, Alphonse said:

   Looking on the bright side, Hispanic whining has pretty much drowned out and marginalized black whining. Gotta cater to the bigger minority.

8. #260827
   On March 6th, 2008 at 12:33 am, nyc123me said:

   Chertoff blew an opportunity – “Stand up if you’re an American” ..that’s all that should matter.

9. #260828
   On March 6th, 2008 at 12:36 am, nyc123me said:

   Oh, and going by the same logic used by certain members of Congress, I presume Islamic extremist terrorists should have equal representation in the DHS hierarchy too.

10. #260833
    On March 6th, 2008 at 12:58 am, puhiawa said:

    The sad thing is this idiot thinks he is smart. He is applauded all day by even dumber people. You rarely see such idiocy except in Government and Government supported organizations. When all is said and done, it will be revealed that only Carter had a lower IQ than Bush. Unless McCain is elected. And Chertoff has the IQ of a head of lettuce.

11. #260846
    On March 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am, old trooper said:

    The DHS under Chertoff has attempted to do too many things and none of them well. When DHS expanded and swallowed FEMA, accountability and responsibility totally vanished. Tax $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ thrown down a rat hole with nothing positive to show for it.

    TSA is a bad joke and ICE is totally dysfunctional. All at a staggering cost to taxpayers and inept beyond belief!

    Congressional oversight is non existent
    as the continued operation of bloated and ineffective Government Departments and Agencies keeps unemployment rates low, I reckon.

    I believe I would feel safer if Chertoff was out in the Private Sector looking for a job and DHS was streamlined and broken out into smaller Individual Departments and Agencies that were more immediately accountable for results and function.

    Just my take on it.

12. #260847
    On March 6th, 2008 at 1:31 am, Snooper said:
13. #260849
    On March 6th, 2008 at 1:52 am, derel3433 said:

    Under normal circumstances, I would argue that those 10 white men deserved those jobs as the most qualified and the most talented. But given that we’re talking about DHS, I find it hard to take that position. God only knows why Chertie hired them.

14. #260887
    On March 6th, 2008 at 6:32 am, zorro said:

    Racist vs dumbell.

15. #260888
    On March 6th, 2008 at 6:59 am, Tennessee Dave said:

    Arrimative Action had it’s day and time. It was probably needed for a while, if for nothing else, to make people who otherwise wouldn’t have had the exposure to racial diversity more aware of all people’s talents.
    However, that time is past. I read a letter in the Air Force Times one time on this subject where the writer stated, “with the opportunities in education available to all people, all one needs is a little ambition and gumption to get ahead.”As a person who has input as to the members who are recruited into our section, when a recruiter calls and says they have someone interested in getting into the communications field, I have one question–”What are their ASVAB scores?” I don’t care is the person is purple, orange, black, or blue. We’ve even been know to accept Alabama fans!

16. #260891
    On March 6th, 2008 at 7:28 am, POTUS said:

    This is why I could never go into politics. To manage not to unload on this grandstanding racist would be beyond my diplomatic abilities.

17. #260893
    On March 6th, 2008 at 7:36 am, TexasTiger said:

    Take a look at maps of Watt’s district and Scott’s district and tell me that these idiots could have been elected in a fair race.

18. #260894
    On March 6th, 2008 at 7:39 am, vsatt said:

    #16, Now THAT’s open-minded

19. #260895
    On March 6th, 2008 at 7:42 am, DesertLover said:

    If Chertoff had any gumballs he would have simply stood up, gathered his notes, and left along with his staffers …

    Reason … “I brought the staff members that are involved in what I was told was the subject of this hearing … obviously I was wrong and therefore I do not have the correct staff members with me to discuss hiring practices in the Department … see you another time” …

    It is time that people called before these stupid overbearing self-centered committee members call their bluffs and rebel by simply getting up and walking out when they start this crap …

20. #260901
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:02 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Why are these people so concerned about diversity? I’m sure if you researched many professions you would find a disproportionate ratio in sexes and/or races. I work in the pharmaceutical industry on the clinical research side and there are more women in this field than there are men. Does that my company is discriminating against males? Sure. If diversity is on the agenda. However, there can be another explanation for it… This particular field of interest has more RNs – who are more likely to be women. Once they leave the clinical setting of a hospital they move over to clinical research in the pharmaceutical industry. It’s a no-brainer. Additionally, most companies tend to hire folks who are qualified to do the job. Call me crazy but I think that’s where the DHS needs to keep its focus.

    Disclaimer: that isn’t to say that people of color aren’t qualified – the point is forget about race and gender and just hire the person who is most qualified to do the job. Period.

21. #260903
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:06 am, TMoney said:

    But Mr. Watt took that as a challenge, telling him, “I think I know an African American when I see one.”

    My answer: They are easier to spot than an a**hole, until he opens his mouth.

22. #260907
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:10 am, WORK949 said:

    Pardon me, too, for not feeling sympathetic toward Mr. Chertoff.

    He’s one slick and slippery spinmeister – oh, and BTW the fence at the border is still not built. Do I have that right?

    And those two Border Patrol Agents, Campeon and Ramos I believe are their names, are still imprisoned for 11 and 12 years for shooting a Mexican drug smuggler in the butt – and picking up their shell casings.

    Thanks so much Mr. C. for your part, whatever it was, in all that.

23. #260908
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:14 am, Boomer said:

    By all means let’s replace the already incompetent staff advising the ineffective and totally clueless Director of Homeland Insecurity. I am sure we can find many unqualified people of various protected classes in society to help make this waste of taxpayer’s stolen money even a bigger failure than it already is. They will be probably even more incompetent corrupt, but at least the group picture will make the race hustlers in this country happy.

24. #260909
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:15 am, TexasTiger said:

    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:02 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Why are these people so concerned about diversity?

    $$$

    Few barriers to entry exist in the grievance industry. All one needs is a law degree to open shop. Success doesn’t require legitimate claims, evidence or facts–only a pusillanimous opponent.

25. #260916
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:27 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    I’m in the wrong business – nay, I think I’ll stay put, where I am apart of something that’s making a difference. These people collect a paycheck and do absolutely nothing beneficial for their fellow man.

26. #260919
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:30 am, derel3433 said:

    maybe they were all blacks dressed up in white-face.

27. #260921
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:32 am, johnnycab23513 said:

    So what is new? These are the same congresscritters that screamed at the top of their voices that banks and lending institutions were not loaning enough money to minorities, and that action would be taken if they did not change their policies. So policies were changed to allow loans to be made to people who had proven by their credit histories to be unable to manage their finances. When all of these bad loans, mandated by Congress, were defaulted on, these same fools blamed the banks for doing what they told them to do, and want us taxpayers to bail them out. Ship of Fools. If Chertoff wanted to, and I have my doubts about that, he could never satisfy them. Disclamer. I have the rotten luck to be represented by Bobby Scott.

28. #260924
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:35 am, Barry F. said:

    Minutes later, during his own questions, Rep. Melvin Watt said the point was to prove that none of the 10 staffers who stood met his definition of diverse.

    Congress doesn’t meet my “definition of” competent. I haven’t seen them doing anything to fix that.

    …I know this hearing is not about diversity of the staff…

    Then, don’t bring it up Congressman.

29. #260932
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:41 am, ThatSamIAm said:

    THIS IS OUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK?

    This is what you get when socialist democrats are elected or appointed to government positions. Wasted time! Wasted tax payer money! Meanwhile nothing gets done.

    Rep Scott is exactly why democrats should not be in office.

30. #260934
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:42 am, md1964 said:

    Well when Chertoff ends his Cronie inspired Incompetent reign as Homeland Security Cheif and Illegal Alien Amnesty Lobbyist…he has a bright future doing the voices of Cartoon characters.

31. #260939
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:53 am, Hannibal said:

    Goodness, what a professional way to open a congressional meeting. Wonder how they open the meetings of the Congressional Black Caucus?

    Will the Asian members of the caucus please stand.
    Will the white women please stand.
    Will the Eskimo contingent stand.
    Will the Republican members please stand.
    Will all those who have never been convicted or indicted for felonies please stand.

    I totally agree with DesertLover that until those subjected to demeaning attacks by these oversight committees start excusing themselves and walking out, this crap will never change!

32. #260941
    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:57 am, Boomer said:

    On March 6th, 2008 at 8:27 am, 30 pcs of silver said:
    I’m in the wrong business – nay, I think I’ll stay put, where I am apart of something that’s making a difference. These people collect a paycheck and do absolutely nothing beneficial for their fellow man.

    30 pcs of silver sounds like you have a pretty cool profession. My son is a documented drug pusher (certified pharmacy technician) and we hope he will return to college to finish up his pharmacist degree in another semester or two. He would like to go into research someday too.

    One reason I don’t mine working for the Air Force again as a civilian is I get to make a difference in an atmosphere I have been around one way or another my entire life. Once any of us feel we are no longer making a difference or care enough it is time to go some place else. Keep those life saving drugs coming I am only above ground thanks to Cortisone Acetate. As I always say a steroid a day keeps the coroner away.

33. #260969
    On March 6th, 2008 at 9:41 am, xler8bmw said:

    HHHMMMM I thought it was always who was best for the job not what color you are……This what we get when we have crap like Affimative Action!

34. #260981
    On March 6th, 2008 at 9:53 am, mnmike said:

    “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” – MLK

35. #260985
    On March 6th, 2008 at 9:59 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Boomer,
    All the best to your son.

    Thank you for your service!

    As I always say a steroid a day keeps the coroner away.

    Good one.

36. #261067
    On March 6th, 2008 at 11:10 am, hawkeye54 said:

    God only knows why Chertie hired them.

    No doubt the relatives/friends of Chertoff’s associates, or high end Bush supporters/friends, who, because of their connections, got cushy, well paid government jobs where they essentially do nothing of relative use.

    Much easier than holding jobs in the private sector where they would probably get lower pay and benefits, and actually have to know something about your job and work at it.

    Having connections that can get you these jobs is what the political spoils system is all about – no actual experience or intelligence is necessarily required.

37. #261148
    On March 6th, 2008 at 12:21 pm, gandolphxx said:

    Every day I ponder the fact that we haven’t been hit big time given the stupidity of forming DHS and its leadership – we have been lucky.

38. #261171
    On March 6th, 2008 at 12:35 pm, old trooper said:

    Hannibal: You are Dead on the Mark.
    Great post!

    30 Pieces: The DHS does not exist to serve “our Fellow Man”, it is tasked with Defending America and Protecting Americans. Period. Never mind enforcement of existing Laws. Self serving Judges Legislate from the bench!

    Congress is a pack of self serving dogs that feed at the Public Trough and lost focus as Americans when they became Professional Politicians.

    Chertoff is a Political Hack, as are the great majority of Congress and the Senate.

    GWB is retired on active duty and ALL will be paid handsomely for their (SELF) Service as they retire.

    I reckon that as some of the Founding Fathers were slave owners, we are paying the piper now on grand scale.

    However Equal Opportunity should be based on MERIT, not skin color. EO needs to go away on the basis of skin color or ethinicity.

    In 1948 the American Armed Forces desegregated. In the 60s America needed Civil Rights Legislation to “get it right”.

    I fear for America’s future but believe that regardless, Americans will accept none of this nonsense, have another Tea Party in the near future and insist on Change, not what Obama is selling but a return to the Values that America has always held dear. Repel boarders and enact Term Limit Laws to keep Government both responsible, accountable
    and honorable in pursuit of their Tasks.

    Vote smarter and get back to real issues.
    Drive the Money Changers Out of Office and read the Bill of Rights and Federalist Papers for guidance.

    Unless, of course, you don’t care.

39. #261251
    On March 6th, 2008 at 2:19 pm, reine.de.tout said:

    “I wouldn’t assume that the ethnic background of everybody behind me is self-evident,” he said

    This is so very true. I know a number of people who self-identify as “black”, who are really mixed race and who look as white as I do.

40. #261441
    On March 6th, 2008 at 7:31 pm, Wade said:

    On March 6th, 2008 at 1:52 am, derel3433 said:
    Under normal circumstances, I would argue that those 10 white men deserved those jobs as the most qualified and the most talented. But given that we’re talking about DHS, I find it hard to take that position. God only knows why Chertie hired them.

    Because I have hand knowledge, I can tell you those 10 white men may not be the most qualified but the most connected.

41. #261480
    On March 6th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, derel3433 said:

    oh please. that’s what the affirmative action babies argue. i think we’re a bit beyond those days.