Tom Daschle’s other tax problem; Flashback: The Dodger’s wheels in 1986; Update: DeMint calls for withdrawal; Buh-bye!

By Michelle Malkin  •  February 3, 2009 09:37 AM

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Photoshop: Leo Alberti

Tax evader Tom Daschle is a serial dodger.

In addition to all the “glitches” he has apologized to the Senate Finance Committee for, there’s another important episode in his financial history that bears mention.

William Jacobson at Legal Insurrection has the reminder:

In the current controversy regarding Tom Daschle’s failure to report income (and thereby evade the taxes on that income), Daschle has portrayed himself as the most honest person in America, who always intended to pay all the taxes he owes, and who simply made an honest mistake. But history shows that this is not the first time Daschle has dodged taxes, raising even more questions about Daschle’s veracity and fitness for office.

In 2004, during his failed re-election campaign, it was revealed that Daschle claimed a property-tax homestead exemption for his $1.9 million Washington, D.C. mansion. The problem was that in order to claim the tax exemption, Daschle had to certify under penalty of perjury that the mansion was his primary residence. Daschle did so, and got the tax exemption, but there was a problem. Daschle had voted in South Dakota, the state he represented, by absentee ballot, listing a South Dakota address as his primary residence. South Dakota primary residency also was a requirement of Daschle running for office. When the homestead issue surfaced, accusations were made that Daschle or someone on his behalf altered the records to make it appear that only Daschle’s wife has applied for the exemption.

Daschle’s opponent, now Senator John Thune, made an issue of this tax dodge in the campaign, and Daschle was defeated…How much did Tom Daschle save on his homestead exemption tax dodge? A measly $288. Is there any thief more pathetic than a petty thief?

Yes: The other petty thieves in the Senate who have signaled their undying collegial support for Tom the Dodger Daschle.

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Mirabile dictu: The New York Times calls for Daschle’s withdrawal.

Broken clocks and all. Perhaps if his tax troubles had involved an illegal alien, the NYTimes would have given him a pass, too.

Now, WWBORD? What will the B.O. Republicans do?

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Update: John Hinderaker at Power Line digs up a hilarious 1986 Daschle campaign ad. Watch. Snort. Shake your heads.

Update: DeMint calls for Daschle withdrawal…

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  1. #1
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 am, b-cat said:

    Is there any thief more pathetic than a petty thief?

    I don’t know about pathetic, but I do know about worse. A cabal of thieves who have the power to make the rules for all of their victims, thereby insuring unchecked future thievery.

    A gang of thieves and gangsters is what our government appears to consist of.

  2. #2
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am, maurelius said:

    And here I am wondering what I need to do to report about $1,000 worth of income based on freelance work I did over the last year.

  3. #3
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:49 am, Trollman said:

    Wow, even the New York Times is turning against him. I guess this just means that our RINO Senators will have to “gird their loins” while they continue to support him. Sigh.

  4. #4
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:49 am, flmom said:

    And here I am wondering what I need to do to report about $1,000 worth of income based on freelance work I did over the last year.

    No problem, wait until you’re offered a cabinet position and then suddenly remember that honest mistake you made back in 2009. Get with the program.

  5. #5
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 am, hunter said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am, maurelius said:
    And here I am wondering what I need to do to report about $1,000 worth of income based on freelance work I did over the last year.

    Don’t report it, don’t you think it would be fun to work in the White House!

  6. #6
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:51 am, scituate_tgr said:

    maurelius said: And here I am wondering what I need to do to report about $1,000 worth of income based on freelance work I did over the last year.

    If there’s an “R” in your profile or “conservative” in your self-description, you know damn well what you will need to do. However, if it’s “D” or “liberal” –– enjoy!

  7. #7
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 am, artman1746 said:

    It appears solving the financial crisis and retiring the national debt should be a simple matter for the IRS.

    AUDIT LIBERALS!!!

  8. #8
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am, Flyoverman said:

    Whether they have an R or a D, these people are serving at the top of the pryamid. That means they should be our very best. Country First.

    Daschle is not cutting it. Time for him to withdraw or be pushed aside. Frankly, EVERYONE is replaceable and expendable. That’s life.

  9. #9
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am, torabora said:

    I’m ill

  10. #10
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    That SHOULD seal it for we know that Vice-President Biden considers paying taxes patriotic. As Pinocchio hid income he can not be patriotic and BroBama should not want him in the government.

    Please contact our beloved Vice President and inform him that Senator Pinocchio, Dachshund, Dashel,Daschle whatever, is not patriotic.

    Power does corrupt, doesn’t it? Here, Kenya, Chicago, everywhere.

  11. #11
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am, Virginia Patriot said:

    He’s one of them, the criminal class inhabiting our government, they will do nothing.

  12. #12
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:57 am, El_Guapo said:

    But, but, he’s such a nice guy.

    /

  13. #13
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:58 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    And yes, the graphic is priceless, I’ll give you $10 for it.

  14. #14
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 9:59 am, El_Guapo said:

    What’s good for the goose, is…hey, I’m no goose. I have a limo and a driver. Miles, go ahead and park in the handicap spot.

  15. #15
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 am, ThatSamIAm said:

    Tom Dodger
    Darth Evader

    Socialist Progressive Liberals do not have to pay taxes. That’s for all the uneducated simpletons that cannot live without big government.

    “Pay not attention to the criminals behind the curtain.” ~ Democrat Party

  16. #16
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 am, FamilyMan said:

    Our founding fathers knew that humans can be corrupted by power. Daschle is corrupted and it’s time for those good old checks and balances to be used. Vote him down.

  17. #17
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:06 am, rocketman said:

    ***
    It’s tough to be an old White conservative and to see how far our country has fallen in accepting crooks and losers in our government and society.
    ***
    We have always had crooks in our midst–but they were removed or not put in positions of power any more when their “mistakes” were discovered.
    ***
    The new U.S.S.A. looks more like the Mexican government now–the MORDIDA (“little bite” in Spanish–aka bribe) is now the expected thing.
    ***
    Our politicians get rich through influence peddling (aka SELLING OUT THE TAXPAYER) to make themselves rich.
    ***
    The founders of our country must be rolling over in their graves to see this corruption–by both political parties.
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

  18. #18
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 am, corkie said:

    So, he filed a false document – either to the federal government or to South Dakota.

  19. #19
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 am, Roman Con said:

    I’ve got a way to get this country out of debt – keep appointing Democrats to the cabinet! Here’s how it works:

    1. Find a Democrat – any Democrat will do.

    2. “Vett” the Democrat.

    3. Discover amount of delinquent tax.

    4. Make Democrat pay taxes!

    Rinse and repeat until debt is washed away! Simple!

  20. #20
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:09 am, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    He is corrupt, and has ties to the health care industry he will supposedly nationalize and regulate.

    What more do people need to know>

  21. #21
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 am, GladzKravtz said:

    Thinking back to last year….and what was the worst thing we could get Republican candidates to say about Obama’s associations with Wright and Ayers….”lack of judgement”! These appointments are proof.
    If 9/11 hadn’t happened I would think it funny.

  22. #22
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:16 am, rooster said:

    And watch all the BOR’s praise and worship this moron. With leaders in the GOP like McCain, what chance do our principles stand in this once great nation?

  23. #23
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 am, Savage24 said:

    It is apparent that the Messiah is trying to fill his cabinet with the unpatriotic.

  24. #24
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 am, Marc said:

    Back in the late 1980s or early 1990s, the NY Times did an expose about how Tom Daschle used his political clout to keep a slipshod airline flying and not lose its license. Just coincidentally, Linda Daschle happened to lead the FAA. Three doctors were killed flying on that airline that in all fairness, should have been grounded. The NY Times expose is available for all the world to see in the Times archives and even on microfilm. No MSM reporters have bothered to check it out. Can anyone imagine if a Bush appointee had this cloud on his resume? CNN would have burned him at the stake by now.

  25. #25
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 am, CJ said:

    As I said on another thread, anyone notice that these “mistakes” always happen in the Dems favor??? I haven’t heard of any of them getting thousands back from the IRS because they mistakenly overpaid.

  26. #26
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 am, taylork said:

    Hey, pobody’s nerefct in the Barack Obama Cabinet.

  27. #27
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 am, FamilyMan said:

    Can anyone here think of one Democrat that truly believes in our Constitution?
    I can’t.

  28. #28
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:25 am, FamilyMan said:

    What is the penalty for swearing under oath to uphold our Constitution and not doing so?

  29. #29
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am, GladzKravtz said:

    Could be strategic…if the dems keep subjecting the public to less than ethical ‘leaders’ they can then define what ethical/acceptable behavior is. As long as they have the media on their side and spineless republicans….hey why not?

  30. #30
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am, Pulchritudinous Patriot said:

    What is it with BO and his peeps not paying taxes?

    http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D96463C80&show_article=1

  31. #31
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am, mngirl said:

    I wish someone would do a poll in South Dakota to see if the people that booted Daschle out of the Senate 4 years ago, want him back in the public eye?

    If the people that know Daschle best don’t want him, what makes BO think the rest of America wants this creepy tax dodger?

    I hope the people of ND are paying attention. Their two Senators are carbon copies of Daschle – but still in office.

    Dorgan & Conrad are liberal democrats bringing pork back to the State to their elite group of supporters. They are both married to lobbyists; their “residences” in ND are in the same 50′s style apt building in Bismarck –owned by Conrad with a sweetheart mortgage from Countrywide–that have their names on the mailbox, there is no evidence they ever stay in the apartments.

  32. #32
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 am, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    The al-NYT editorial is important. Libs read the al-NYT, and if even the Times thinks he is a sleazeball, well…

  33. #33
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 am, FamilyMan said:

    Under the laws of a state it may be considered treason or a high crime to betray a sworn oath of office.

  34. #34
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:25 am, FamilyMan said:

    What is the penalty for swearing under oath to uphold our Constitution and not doing so?

    Sadly there appears to be none.

  35. #35
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:37 am, Truesoldier said:

    Perhaps Obama should have used the same vetting team from his campaign. This way they would have never found anything at all (just like they did on the campaign) and if something came to light (like Rev Wright did) Obama could just throw them under the bus and claim that this is not the person he once knew.

    I still say that the maker’s of Turbo Tax should nail Geithner with a libel lawsuit over his claim that his so-called tax “error” was because of a problem with turbo tax.

  36. #36
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    Remember the noseholders mantra when defending McCain against us conservatives? No? Here it is.

    “Perfection is the enemy of the good.”

    There is no such thing as being a little bit pregnant. A crook is a crook is a crook.

  37. #37
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 am, MarcoPolo said:

    I still say that the maker’s of Turbo Tax should nail Geithner with a libel lawsuit over his claim that his so-called tax “error” was because of a problem with turbo tax.

    He is right. I ran a mock-up return with 3 years of Turbo Tax. Entering wages off a W2 with -0- in the slots for the with holdings doesn’t prompt the user to remit anything except the income tax.

  38. #38
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:45 am, happyscrapper said:

    When Tom Daschle went down in defeat for the Senate, I was so happy! I had a spring in my step and a whistle on my lips for days. It was good riddance to a very creepy liberal. But now he might be back in the White House. This is so disturbing. But I am not surprised. After all, they elected a crook for President, so why wouldn’t he have crooks in his administration? He knows he can get away with just about anything, considering he got away with all those other “minor” things when he was campaigning. If ALL of his associates his entire adult life were crooks and worse, how can anyone expect anthing different now? Totally predictable, yet people in the MSM are acting surprised every time it happens. Get used to it. We have four more years of corruption ahead and it WILL get worse!

  39. #39
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:45 am, GladzKravtz said:

    maker’s of Turbo Tax should nail Geithner

    Nahh, they are standing in line behind Bank of America to give money to Acorn…

  40. #40
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:46 am, walterc said:

    I’m curious to see how Thune will vote.

    My grandpa told me when I was young that Johnson’s great society legislation and the associated growth of “hippy liberalism” was the beginning of the death of America. He told me that in the early 80′s shortly before he died.

    Being a naive wide eyed Reaganite at the time, I didn’t think it was that bad. I figured Reagan would fix the damage that Carter had done and all would be right with the world.

    Looks like Gramps was right.

  41. #41
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:47 am, WarEagle82 said:

    Wow! Even Dan Rostenkowski wasn’t this petty! Is there NO depth these leftists won’t sink to to EVADE a penny worth of taxes? Evidently not!

  42. #42
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 am, wendy said:

    Ok so Daschles’s problems are bigger than originally thought not a big surprise. But now there is a story about the IRS czar to modernize the agency a woman also has tax issues, she withdrew. Why is it that the women withdraw but the men get a pass? Don’t get me wrong I think they all should withdraw their names but it is a nice double standard in the party of diversity etc.

  43. #43
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:56 am, CJ said:

    What is the penalty for swearing under oath to uphold our Constitution and not doing so?

    A cabinet position, it seems.

    I propose Bernie Madoff for Social Security Commissioner.

  44. #44
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:59 am, bluesoc said:

    Hopefully some good will come of this and there will be a complete overhaul of our overly complex tax code.

    I read a good quote yesterday from Daniel Mitchell of the Cato institute. He wrote,

    [our tax code] simultaneously hinders compliance by honest people and enables cheating by dishonest people.

  45. #45
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 am, nuss said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 am, FamilyMan said:
    Our founding fathers knew that humans can be corrupted by power. Daschle is corrupted and it’s time for those good old checks and balances to be used. Vote him down.

    The founding fathers were wise indeed. Unfortunately, our Chosen Ones and their associates in Washington have developed a brother- and sister-hood of corruption, the members of which are immune from punishment for any egregious, unethical and even criminal behavior. They can break the law and violate the constitution with impunity and with full knowledge that dumbed down Americans will re-elect them anyway. Different rules apply to the Chosen Ones. Apparently the Chosen Ones have nothing but disdain for us. Yesterday, an MSNBC poll of nearly 40,000 American citizens voted at nearly 84 percent to send Daschle packing. But, Obama stands by his man. I predict that within the next year, Obama will declare that the U. S. Constitution is a quaint, antique document that has outlived its usefulness and begin exploring ways to set it aside permanently. Perhaps a display case is already being designed for the original copies of it to be displayed in the Smithsonian right next to the extinct dinosaurs.

  46. #46
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:02 am, bluesoc said:

    If the people that know Daschle best don’t want him, what makes BO think the rest of America wants this creepy tax dodger?

    I think there’s a possibility that he could be a bad politician while still a good policy maker.

  47. #47
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:09 am, nuss said:

    Breaking News on MSNBC headlines. “Nancy Killefer has decided to withdraw her nomination [for first chief performance officer], and we accepted her withdrawal,” said Tommy Vietor, a White House spokesman On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:04 am.”

    Why did she withdraw her nomination? For tax problems of course!!!

  48. #48
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:12 am, Gorebot said:

    There have long since been enough rules in the tax code to make criminals of everyone. And thus, when everyone is a criminal, no one is.

    C’ept, of course, if one of the computers in the randomly capricious IRS decides to get mad at you. In that case, the above defense evaporates violently.

    I have long since jettisoned any compunction I had about bending any tax rule I believe I can get away with.

    The vermin who make the rules openly do it, so why shouldn’t we all?

    If only bin Laden had aimed his planes at the IRS data centers.

  49. #49
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:25 am, FamilyMan said:

    bluesoc said: here will be a complete overhaul of our overly complex tax code.

    It’s called the “fair Tax”.

  50. #50
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:27 am, Ed Mahmoud abu al-Kahoul said:

    Daschole’s job is to help Obama impose UK style national health service/socialist medicine.

    In a way, it doesn’t matter, whoever gets the job will do Obama’s bidding.

  51. #51
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:29 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    Anyone is interested in what a corrupt one-party system looks like better read this:

    http://www.laweekly.com/2009-01-29/news/middle-class-flight-from-san-fernando-valley/

  52. #52
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:42 am, Danceswithdachshunds said:

    This isn’t an administration … IT’S A THREE RING CIRCUS ACT!

  53. #53
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:49 am, b-cat said:

    This isn’t an administration … IT’S A THREE RING CIRCUS ACT!

    Hope and Change should be Bread and Circuses. We’re getting the circus, but where’s the bread?

  54. #54
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 am, cicerokid said:

    My daughter went to the Shriners Circus just last week. She indicated it was pretty well organized…

  55. #55
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:58 am, Jet Jaguar said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 10:25 am, FamilyMan said:

    What is the penalty for swearing under oath to uphold our Constitution and not doing so?

    For most first term presidents? It’s apparently getting four more years and then a presidential library.

  56. #56
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm, Cosmo said:

    This episode of Hopechange brought to you by Taxmasters.

    Go online to tomdaschle.txmstrs.com for more information on how to write off mansions, chauffeur services and much, much more–and get cushy cabinet posts in the process!

    Taxmasters will help you get the most out of your refund and get you on the road to a career on the government teat!

  57. #57
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 pm, ex-expat said:

    You know a thought has occurred to me. I’m sure all remember the ‘Where’s the Beef?’ hamburger ads. Given current events and the direction the Obamionation’s administration may be headed, sounds like a wining idea for a T-shirt, bumper sticker, or a picture with he caption, ‘Hey where’s the change?!’

  58. #58
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm, DBNinKY said:

    I predict that within the next year, Obama will declare that the U. S. Constitution is a quaint, antique document that has outlived its usefulness and begin exploring ways to set it aside permanently.

    You’re right. That “Living, Breathing Document” argument of theirs didn’t hold much sway with the American people in the seventies towards convincing us to accept the Democrats’ liberal policies as law because the Constitution is inexact and open to interpretation, as was their ruse, so I look for them to reissue it.

  59. #59
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm, groundhunter said:

    There has to be a way to have a legal tax revolt.

    Most of us sweat bullets to get our taxes right. The Obama’s list of tax evaders undermines the very foundation of fairness that the tax system requires to function. Scarry.

  60. #60
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm, orlandocajun said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:29 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    Anyone is interested in what a corrupt one-party system looks like better read this:

    http://www.laweekly.com/2009-01-29/news/middle-class-flight-from-san-fernando-valley/“

    This has happened in every, and I mean every, major city in America where minorities have overtaken the government and population. Then, the middle class people who try to escape the hell-hole are labeled as bigots. And they wonder why conservatives want to seal the border.

  61. #61
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:20 pm, Dan Lee said:

    Yesterday my wife renewed her drivers license & HAD to show a birth certificate. She is a native born US citizen. Yet it seems that Democrats can not only seal theirs & still become POTUS, as well as commit Tax evasion without any real consequences..

    I wonder how long before someone snaps under the pressure of the fear & injustice, & a civil war is born again in the US? These Democrats are an Oligarchy waiting to happen. It’s very frightening quite frankly..

  62. #62
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 pm, Jet Jaguar said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm, DBNinKY said:

    …the Constitution is inexact and open to interpretation, as was their ruse…

    That’s why we don’t need Constitutional amendments any more. They’re as much a relic as the “separation of powers”.

  63. #63
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Dems don’t mind raising taxes because they don’t pay them anyway. Nice. So this Nancy Killefer is a dope for withdrawing. Come on Nancy – being a criminal won’t stand in the way of being in the Obama Administration, you wimp.

  64. #64
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:47 pm, pueblo1032 said:

    Sweet Mother Mary!!! The CARDS in the Super Bowl, hell freezes over, pigs fly, and NYT and WSJ agree on an EDITORIAL POINT… The world is ending!!! All kidding aside, this guy is a piece of DOGGIE DOODOO… JIM DE MINT has called for him to withdraw, very wise move… My question??? When will a DEM, or more MSM advise him the same… This MADNESS must end!!!

  65. #65
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:

    He’s out!!!!

  66. #66
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm, taylork said:

    I remember when Obama said that polticians can’t just play musical chairs and change up posts and then expect the results to be different.

    Well, he’s right and he’s proving it, just not in the way we thought he meant.

  67. #67
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:

    DLTDOYOJHYOTWO (Don’t let the door on your old jalopy hit you on the way out)

  68. #68
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm, JustAThought said:

    Captain Obvious would like to ask a question: “Why aren’t both state and federal Senators, Congressmen/women, Cabinet officers, governors,etc. REQUIRED to publicly disclose AUDITED tax returns on an annual basis?”

    Let’s have them audited by a pool of CPA firms, chosen blindly and at random. Publish the results in the top three MSM rags in these people’s home states.

  69. #69
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    I am scratching my head over this one. There is no such thing as “good policy maker” who makes and implements socialist policies.

    THERE ARE NO GOOD SOCIALIST POLICIES!

    Is BlueSoc a GOP Senator?

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 11:02 am, bluesoc said:

    If the people that know Daschle best don’t want him, what makes BO think the rest of America wants this creepy tax dodger?

    I think there’s a possibility that he could be a bad politician while still a good policy maker.

  70. #70
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm, rainbow said:

    Where’s that 60-page questionnaire BHO talked about that people had to fill out before they could be appointed to his cabinet? Maybe there were no questions about ethics or unpaid taxes. . .

  71. #71
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm, 24Klady said:

    Pasadena Phil and Orlando Cajun -
    Read a similar story yesterday over at PJM by Victor Hanson. It’s another masterpiece & outlined the California I grew up in and how it’s changed. I could not believe the crime stats. I won’t reward Calif. by even visiting and spending hard earned money.

    Back OT, ‘Bambi only has so many more chances to get assemble a group that can pass the smell test. He’s been a complete failure so far, and even the libs I know are starting to snicker and raise eyebrows. They know they’ve been had by the best/brightest/hope/change con man we’ve seen in a good long while. If the conservatives don’t hold the line in the party they are going to be tarred by the same brush.

  72. #72
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm, WarEagle82 said:

    The 60-page questionnaire is written in invisible ink due to national security concerns.

    Who wants to bet the lesson Obambi learns from this cabinet fiasco is to classify everything, including the used toilet paper, as top secrect!

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm, rainbow said:
    Where’s that 60-page questionnaire BHO talked about that people had to fill out before they could be appointed to his cabinet? Maybe there were no questions about ethics or unpaid taxes. . .

  73. #73
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:26 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Wow, I sure hope Daschle’s limo driver wasn’t in a bathroom or anything……. gee!

    Daschle will recover just fine…. 83 grand a pop for “counseling”…. as long as he pays some sort of tax…. of course democrats just make innocent mistakes. I still haven’t seen the outrage over barney franks that was over Foley.

  74. #74
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:27 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Man, when Bill Clinton got elected (ugh twice!), I thought his administration was the most corrupt ever. HA! I was sooo wrong. Welcome to the Obama administration with all its attendant criminals. I guess this is the Dems idea of the best and the brightest. Makes me sick.

  75. #75
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm, cicerokid said:

    I bet he’s kicking himself in the arse now for paying those back taxes and interest!!

  76. #76
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm, cicerokid said:
    I bet he’s kicking himself in the arse now for paying those back taxes and interest!! not supporting the flat tax.

    Justice.

  77. #77
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm, DagneyT said:

    Darn, he buckled and resigned. We needed to have him and Geithner in their offices to remind the dingy donks what kind of folks they vote for! No wonder they have no problem with raising taxes, they don’t pay ‘em!

  78. #78
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:23 pm, BOB said:

    They should stop using the same people to vet Obama’s administration who vetted Obama himself.

  79. #79
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm, Misscheryl said:

    hey..where did all the trolls go?

  80. #80
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:30 pm, reland1 said:

    @michellemalkin Operation Twitter Tea Party http://tinyurl.com/bnzd7s

    Pablo Mac’s other blog

    FaceBook Operation Twitter Tea Party

    Operation Twitter Tea Party Event If they don’t have pay, why should we? COME JOIN THE TAX REVOLT! Fake check available for public use!

  81. #81
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm, lottadawg said:

    Now if someone could find the money trail from Nevada and California it would do a lot more to enhance the most responsible government in history. And ban all lobbyist. Oh yeah. Thats been done.

  82. #82
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:44 pm, reland1 said:

    Join the Twitter Tea Party to protest elite tax evaders!

  83. #83
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 2:59 pm, rightisright said:

    Anyone really surprised? I am surprised at how cheap this crook is…talk about a nickel and dimer.

  84. #84
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm, bluesoc said:

    I am scratching my head over this one. There is no such thing as “good policy maker” who makes and implements socialist policies.

    I didn’t say that he was a good policy maker. A previous poster suggested that he should be disqualified because he lost an election for congress. I disagreed with that argument.

  85. #85
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm, bluesoc said:

    hey..where did all the trolls go?

    I don’t consider myself a troll, but I don’t think failure to pay taxes should necessarily discredit one from being secretary of health. I don’t think the two are directly related. It should be considered in his nomination, but should not disqualify him without some other cause. I could be mistaken, but I would think most people here would agree to that being the general standard – it’s one consideration among many factors.

    This leads me to believe that something else is lurking behind these criticism: disagreement with his policies. If he was advocating a free market approach to health care, would people really be as upset?

    Also, I’m willing to bet that almost every poster here has made tax mistakes (many of which they probably do not even know about). I don’t think that reflects poorly on their character. (I know, I know, you’re going to argue that these “mistakes” were intentional. If that’s the case, please read above)

  86. #86
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm, bluesoc said:

    I don’t think failure to pay taxes should necessarily discredit one from being secretary of health.

    Part of the issue here is the Obama administration’s Culture of Corruption. Rotten from the head down. Whose name is on the deed of the “Obama” residence in Chicago? Where is that Original birth certificate (not the COLB forgery) showing where Obama was born?

  87. #87
    On February 3rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm, bluesoc said:

    Where is that Original birth certificate (not the COLB forgery) showing where Obama was born?

    Yes. I suppose my argument isn’t quite as strong when conspiracy theories are involved.

  88. #88
    On February 4th, 2009 at 12:10 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Oh, bluesoc #85. I have been working for almost 45 years and HAVE NEVER failed to pay due taxes. I have been audited and have NEVER had to pay a fine. Even with a small business, I did not pay myself because I had taxes to pay. This is a matter of ethical behavior. Stop being a pitchman for liberals who think they are above the law. There are too many examples of liberals who think the law is for the “little people”. See Clinton’s record of 8 years. You will never convince me that this was an “oversight” and therefore his conduct is permissible. Please, give me a major break here!

  89. #89
    On February 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Oh, by the way, Bluesoc#85. Let’s get real….If this had been a Republican, he would have been crucified in the press, especially if the new President was Republican as well. Do some homework and go back and see Andrea Mitchell’s comments that the GOP “brought Daschle down”. If I knew how to link there I would do that, but her comments are on Newbusters.com page this morning. Spare me, bluesoc.

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