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1. #1
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:19 pm, DanGrantTx said:

   Knowing the Ohio Democrat machine, there will be a slap on the wrist or they will plead to victimization in some way.

2. #2
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:20 pm, ajmontana said:

   The report reached no conclusion on whether Jones-Kelley’s approval of the checks were politically motivated.

   Oh Flippin Please.

3. #3
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:20 pm, tiredofit08 said:

   they didn’t “knowlingly” do it now did they….sound familiar??

4. #4
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:23 pm, ajmontana said:

   I hope JTP gets a boatload of money after all the Bologna he went through.

5. #5
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:25 pm, Dandapani said:

   FREE PASS

6. #6
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, TexasEngineer said:

   So now…her paid leave becomes unpaid…retroactive to Nov. 7th. Right?
   /sarc

7. #7
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:27 pm, letget said:

   Why is this gal getting paid leave? I would have thought acorn would pay her salary. Joe, get a good attorney and get all you can get.
   L

8. #8
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:28 pm, cpodug said:

   Wait! Wait! How can this be? These are Democrats! They can do no wrong! Obviously, the IG was mistaken. I’m sure he’ll be issuing a correction and minute now …

   /sarc off

9. #9
   On November 20th, 2008 at 2:28 pm, Zaz said:

   JTP could use any monies to fund his bid for congress! Go for it JTP!

10. #10
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:30 pm, chep said:

    It took a month to figure that out. Good going Ohio.

11. #11
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:32 pm, ajmontana said:

    chep said:
    It took a month to figure that out. Good going Ohio.

    almost as long as an NFL replay official…

12. #12
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:33 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    Duh indeed.

13. #13
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:34 pm, bruins90210 said:

    Job well done! Promotions pending. This is Obama’s world.

14. #14
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:35 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George Costanza was caught having sex with the cleaning lady.
    George: “Was this wrong? I mean, if I had known that this was frowned upon…
    Boss: “You’re fired George.”

15. #15
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, Drained Brain said:

    A couple more names for the President-Elect’s clemency list.

16. #16
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:36 pm, ajmontana said:

    I heard somewhere Jones/Smelly makes $150k a year, is this true? and say what??!!??!!

17. #17
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:42 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    The investigation by the office of Inspector General Thomas P. Charles found that the reasons that Jones-Kelley offered for the checks “were not credible and they included contradictions, ambiguity, and inconsistencies.”

    Raaaacist!!!

18. #18
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:42 pm, Southpaw said:

    This is the most chilling incident of the whole campaign. Why would any citizen make any comment to any candidate now, knowing that their entire lives could be subject to intense scrutiny.

    Thanks, Ohio for helping to kill free speech.

    “Oh, Oh, Way to go Ohio.”

19. #19
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:50 pm, cicerokid said:

    “The report reached no conclusion on whether Jones-Kelley’s approval of the checks were politically motivated.”

    Maybe they were racially motivated, then. If a white guy did this to her he would be in jail right now.

20. #20
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:51 pm, tre said:

    The investigation by the office of Inspector General Thomas P. Charles found that the reasons that Jones-Kelley offered for the checks “were not credible and they included contradictions, ambiguity, and inconsistencies.”

    The report reached no conclusion on whether Jones-Kelley’s approval of the checks were politically motivated.

    “However, the circumstances surrounding the unauthorized searches are exacerbated in light of the director’s sending and receiving e-mail related to a political activity through state resources,” the report said.

    Even my 1 year old daughter, from this, could figure out it’s politically motivated. And, that it’s purpose was to smear Joe.

    Sheeeesh!

21. #21
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:54 pm, cicerokid said:

    “Democrat Gov. Ted Strickland placed Jones-Kelley on paid leave Nov. 7 after e-mails requested by The Dispatch revealed she used her state e-mail account to help raise campaign funds for President-Elect Barack Obama.”

    Multiply this by xxx and ad McCain’s lame campaign = any wonder obummer won?

22. #22
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:54 pm, The_Livewire said:

    I’d like to apologize for the state of Ohio.

    Don’t blame me, I voted for Blackwell

23. #23
    On November 20th, 2008 at 2:54 pm, ThatSamIAm said:

    It’s funny how all these socialist dems talk about ending the abuse of power in government and at the same time find more and more ways to abuse power.

    This will be the most unethical and abusive government in our history.

    Dem motto: Do as we say not as we do

24. #24
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:02 pm, The_Livewire said:

    WTVN has the full IG’s report.

    Oh, and she wasn’t suspended for the snooping. She was suspended for using Ohio computer resources to raise money for Sen Obama

25. #25
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:04 pm, drivingjack said:

    And the statement from the ACLU is . . . . (/crickets chirping)

26. #26
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:05 pm, Hangfire said:

    It’s only abuse of power if CONSERVATIVES do it. Just like it’s hypocrisy only if a CONSERVATIVE is caught with a prostitute, or an impeachable offense if a CONSERVATIVE lies under oath. Get it?

27. #27
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:05 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Don’t worry, the Obama Truth Squad will get to the bottom of this.

    Plus, I’m sure those lawyers that tried to get radio stations’ licenses revoked for ads they didn’t like will go after Jones-Kelley and the other perps.
    /sarc

28. #28
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:08 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Well let’s see what the Governor does. Should be entertaining.

29. #29
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:11 pm, oldsoldier said:

    She would be a stellar candidate for the Obama staff except she got caught and did not cover her tracks completely. Still, watch for a job offer for her in D.C. With some tutoring by Emanuel I am confident she can learn the intricacies of the trade.

30. #30
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:17 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    Still, watch for a job offer for her in D.C. With some tutoring by Emanuel Ashley Dupre I am confident she can learn the intricacies of the trade.

    Hey, if you’re going to try to screw Joe…

31. #31
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:27 pm, goodforlaughs said:

    Next we’ll hear that Jones-Kelly goes on disability caused from the stress and humiliation [inflicted on her by the elected official actually doing the job he was elected to do]! Ohio, your tax dollars at work. As a govt. employee, disability with full benefits and full wages, of course!

32. #32
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:33 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    So Jones-Kelley is still on paid vacation.

33. #33
    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:36 pm, Flyoverman said:

    She would be a stellar candidate for the Obama staff except she got caught and did not cover her tracks completely. Still, watch for a job offer for her in D.C. With some tutoring by Emanuel Craig Livingstone I am confident she can learn the intricacies of the trade.

    Better choice, if you think back to 1996.

34. #34
    On November 20th, 2008 at 4:01 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:

    :looks around:

    No trolls liberals here to defend Helen Jones-Kelley and tell us why she was correct in violating his civil rights?

    Now isn’t that odd…

35. #35
    On November 20th, 2008 at 4:19 pm, Christian Soldier said:

    …our $$$ are still paying her-remember-even if you do not live in a certain state – that state gets Fed (my and your)tax $$$….
    C-CS

36. #36
    On November 20th, 2008 at 4:43 pm, hatfield said:

    Azzhats.I wonder what else will come out now that the election is over?

37. #37
    On November 20th, 2008 at 4:46 pm, eaglehaslanded said:

    And the statement from the ACLU is . . . . (/crickets chirping)

    Actually…
    http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=49&SubSectionID=156&ArticleID=171156&TM=69726.33

38. #38
    On November 20th, 2008 at 4:54 pm, dadinseattle said:

    Abuse of authority double standard or Justice for Joe?

    Joe…show them the same mercy they showed you….if they get away with it they will continue to act this way!

    Damages…character assassination, loss of privacy, loss of job, public humiliation…

39. #39
    On November 20th, 2008 at 5:23 pm, DirkBelig said:

    Man, the list of people Barry’s gonna have to pardon on Jan. 20 is just getting longer and longer.

40. #40
    On November 20th, 2008 at 5:27 pm, Salt said:

    On November 20th, 2008 at 5:23 pm, DirkBelig said:

    Man, the list of people Barry’s gonna have to pardon on Jan. 20 is just getting longer and longer.

    He can’t pardon her from a civil lawsuit.

41. #41
    On November 20th, 2008 at 5:35 pm, CantCureStupid said:

    Helen Jones-Kelley, the suspended director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, “had no legitimate agency function or purpose to support her decision”

    All of this is utterly meaningless if it isn’t followed by an indictment.

    The report reached no conclusion on whether Jones-Kelley’s approval of the checks were politically motivated.

    I will generously assume that this is because her motive was patently obvious, and not because the reporting agency is totally inept.

42. #42
    On November 20th, 2008 at 6:08 pm, zorro said:

    Helen Jones-Kelley will probably be promoted now. Then run for governor.

43. #43
    On November 20th, 2008 at 6:47 pm, drfredc said:

    Nah, after her paid leave/vacation expires, she’ll pick up a new minor job in one of Obama’s bureaucracies. Something like the IRS monitoring of conservative think tanks where her talents can but put back to good use…

44. #44
    On November 20th, 2008 at 7:50 pm, The_Livewire said:

    Thank you for the link.

    Would be nice if they chipped in if he sues the state.

45. #45
    On November 20th, 2008 at 8:27 pm, Chief RZ said:

    Promote the incompetent and criminals. They are your “yes men/women”. Complete lack of integrity; that is what these people associate with.

46. #46
    On November 20th, 2008 at 11:39 pm, Wellsy said:

    I’d like to apologize for the state of Ohio.

    Don’t blame me, I voted for Blackwell

    :shakes head:

    Yeah, me too. I thought ol’ Ken Blackwell might have had a chance. Unfortunately, despite being a black conservative, he had the wrong letter after his name.

    I’m embarassed for my state. I hope, after all these recent job losses here, we don’t go the way of Michigan and become solid blue. I’ve lived my whole life here, and I don’t think it’s possible in the Buckeye State, if people are presented with the truth and a clear choice.

47. #47
    On November 21st, 2008 at 6:48 am, Tuesday said:

    On November 20th, 2008 at 3:02 pm, The_Livewire said:
    WTVN has the full IG’s report.

    Oh, and she wasn’t suspended for the snooping. She was suspended for using Ohio computer resources to raise money for Sen Obama

    Of course, the governor cannot allow doubts to surface about the use of State emails! No, no, that’s over the top! And we are supposed to believe everything’s ok because the word “suspended” is used! Paid vacation for the “crime” and we should all sing Hallelujah! Heh!

48. #48
    On November 21st, 2008 at 9:18 am, ThatSamIAm said:

    Barak Obama: Change that makes you want to take a shower and get a shot for.

49. #49
    On November 21st, 2008 at 1:01 pm, right_on said:

    I called it. The outcome works out to a two month vacation at half pay…she is obviously non-union…

    Now she will blame someone, and claim victimhood, right? Or, of course someone will have to work “racism” by evil Republican’s in there, too!

50. #50
    On November 21st, 2008 at 2:58 pm, RetFireman said:

    “However, the circumstances surrounding the unauthorized searches are exacerbated in light of the director’s sending and receiving e-mail related to a political activity through state resources,” the report sai

    Didn’t the Libs get their thongs in a knot when they assumed Governor Palin did the same…only to have it come out too late that she did no such thing?

    Oh, if only they held themselves up to the same standards and scrutiny they put against Republicans and Conservatives…there would be no Democrats. Or at least none like that are serving in Congress today.