Culture of corruption alert: The Bank of Maxine Waters

By Michelle Malkin  •  March 12, 2009 11:08 AM

The WSJ shines light on bank haranguer Maxine Waters’ conflict of interest.

I’ll have much more to say about this in my syndicated column tomorrow.

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Flashback: The party of Maxine Waters

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  1. #646659
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:18 am, Craig said:

    Maxine Waters is a leftwing lunatic…a grievance mongering socialist.

  2. #646682
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:27 am, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Michelle, run her substantial butt through the wringer…. will you?….

  3. #646684
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:28 am, CyberCipher said:

    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:18 am, Craig said:

    Maxine Waters is a leftwing lunatic…a grievance mongering socialist.

    Her response: “You say that as if it were a BAD thing.”

    My collie says:

    She nationalize ALL of you, if she gets the chance.

  4. #646695
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:33 am, DBNinKY said:

    I don’t see how anyone can take Rep. Waters seriously – she has absolutely no credibility when it comes to being a proponent of government oversight and accountability

  5. #646702
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:36 am, Craig said:

    Rep. Maxine Waters to the president of Shell Oil during a House hearing:

    “And guess what this member* would be all about? This member would be all about socializing — er, uh. [Pauses for several moments] …. would be about … [pause] … basically … taking

  6. #646709
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:38 am, scituate_tgr said:

    Politicians must spend all day, every day, doing nothing more than finding – and then implementing – ways to enrich themselves and their cronies.

  7. #646715
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:39 am, cheapseat said:

    she oversees keeping rangel in office, and jefferson (until those racists in what is left of katrinaville voted him out) etc. she’s overseeing keeping the acorn money flowing, and keeping the minority children of los angeles in failing schools so they too will grow up as ignorant as her, and she’s overseeing the blackmail and rape of our banking/mortgage system. good job, and she only gets paid 175k per year for all that.

  8. #646720
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am, MrOlympia said:

    Another vile, disgusting, corrupt, inept, hypocritical, and racist Democrat. No surprise here. Nothing from the liberal medial.

    Hey Olberdork…….Hey Hissy Matthews…..Raging Rachel Muddow? Crickets chirping as usual………

  9. #646721
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:43 am, TXGator said:

    I lived in Maxine’s district for five years. She could get caught on film dropping kittens in a blender and her seat would be safe. She is a virulent racist, and her constituency loves her for it. Stick it to the man!
    I don’t think most people realize the degree of racism that exists in the inner cities. The people there don’t care they have it so bad, they just hate that others have it so good. In my experience, they would be fine to see America fall, as long as they stick it to whitey.

  10. #646724
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:43 am, rocketman said:

    ***
    Let’s SOCIALIZE HER BANK ACCOUNT and send it to help President Obama’s brother George in Kenya.
    ***
    Also–let’s get her a Senior High School Level English Usage “refresher” course. She needs to learn the differences between the meanings of the words SOCIALIZE, NATIONALIZE, and CONFISCATE.
    ***
    What a tool! Kalifornia deserves all the problems this woman will bring them–after all–they keep re-electing her to congress.
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

  11. #646738
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:51 am, right4life said:

    The people there don’t care they have it so bad, they just hate that others have it so good. In my experience, they would be fine to see America fall, as long as they stick it to whitey.

    absolutely true…look at detroit, where they keep electing democrats, while the city crumbles around them…same for every other big city..

    its way past simple ignorance, and extends into spiritual darkness…

    I like how several black ‘christians’ I know tried to justify their vote to obama to me…it was so lame it was beyond laughable…to the point of frightening…

  12. #646751
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am, TXGator said:

    Hey, right,
    I’m not exaggerating when I say they hate you. And, by ‘you’, I mean anyone not ‘them’. They hate the other, even in their own neighborhoods.
    They truly believe America has somehow denied them, even if they pay no rent, receive food stamps, welfare, and WIC, etc. Somehow, that is owed to them, and they deserve much more.
    I remember being cursed out by so many people (many much older than I) who blamed me for their hard life. It would be laughable if it weren’t so sad and scary.
    An 70-year-old woman, my next door neighbor, blamed me for the plight of black/brown people in this country.
    They will never see the wonderful opportunity and freedom this country has to offer because it would destroy their world view, and they are hooked on hate and drama to the point they want the worst victim story they can possibly have.
    I don’t see how this country can survive with its current borders. I’ve seen too many that hate the USA.

  13. #646752
    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am, WarTip said:

    And we the people really keep re electing these people? That is what really scares me about the future of our country.

  14. #646758
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:04 pm, right4life said:

    An 70-year-old woman, my next door neighbor, blamed me for the plight of black/brown people in this country.

    yeah they think all their problems are the fault of the ‘white power structure’ but they never have the courage to look in the mirror to see where the problems REALLY lie…

    they think there is some vast ‘conspiracy’ to help white people, at their expense…they are delusional…as I said its beyond rationality, and extends to spiritual darkness…nothing that can be said will change their minds. whats funny is that other ‘oppressed’ brown people (mexicans) hate black people more than they hate the ‘white oppressors’ to the point that the Mexican Mafia and Aryan brotherhood are allies…

    I don’t see how this country can survive with its current borders. I’ve seen too many that hate the USA.

    I don’t think it can, for much longer…we’re seeing the end of the USA as a world power…we’ll become a third world country…much like mexico..ruled by drug and racial gangs…and the politicians will be their allies..

  15. #646772
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:14 pm, Oink said:

    Maxine Waters is a crooked racist. It’s really that simple.

  16. #646776
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:16 pm, TXGator said:

    It is a surreal moment when a senior citizen blames you for her ‘people’s’ problems. I was 28 at the time.
    America has become a petulant child, whining and screaming in the aisle for what it wants. Many of our fellow citizens are pitching a fit for free candy.
    Does anyone think the future is bright for our country?

  17. #646788
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:24 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    Waters’ slip, Obama’s quip, and the upcoming socialist trip
    posted at 7:18 am on May 23, 2008 by Ed Morrissey

    The Chavistas in our backyard
    By Michelle Malkin • June 18, 2008 09:00 PM

    The Democratic Socialist Communists are the
    “Vast LEFT-Wing Conspiracy”.

    And they are now running Washington, D.C. unchecked.

    They completely control the Democrat[ic Socialist] Party, and there are more of them in the Republican Party than many people realize.
    Specter, Snowe, and Collins are just the tip of the iceberg.

    McCain is one of them, too. Don’t be fooled by his recent theatrics. He supports and has supported most of the Socialist agenda (McCain-Feingold, McCain-Kennedy, Carbon taxes, opposed drilling in ANWR, etc.)

  18. #646793
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:28 pm, right4life said:

    Does anyone think the future is bright for our country?

    you may find this interesting…

    link

  19. #646814
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:39 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:04 pm, right4life said:

    they think there is some vast ‘conspiracy’ to help white people, at their expense…they are delusional…as I said its beyond rationality, and extends to spiritual darkness…

    Exactly right.

    …nothing that can be said will change their minds.

    I disagree. If they truly get saved, it will set them free.

    And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

    John 8:32

    What is the truth? Jesus Christ:

    Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.
    No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

    John 14:6

    A man who is a case study for exactly that type of change and true “liberation” theology (being truly set free), wrote one of the best books I have ever read on this topic of black people being kept in mental slavery:

    It’s OK to Leave the Plantation:
    The New Underground Railroad

    by C. Mason Weaver

    The plantation owners have always been the Democrats,
    and the emancipators have always been the Republicans.

  20. #646824
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:45 pm, right4life said:

    I disagree. If they truly get saved, it will set them free.

    I’ve had black christians tell me the same thing…doesn’t seem to matter..

  21. #646836
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:50 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:51 am, right4life said: It’s way past simple ignorance, and extends into spiritual darkness…

    A profoundly insightful statement.

  22. #646840
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm, iamsaved said:

    Someone said Maxine Waters only gets paid 175K for her hard work. That’s only a tip. As with most of our elected officials, the real pay day is what comes in from the graft, speaking engagements, lobbyists, etc.

    It’s a rare thing indeed to see a man or woman elected to Congress from the Middle Class and not come out as millionaire. Not sure how they do it on the piddly pay they get from Uncle Sam.

  23. #646844
    On March 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm, happyscrapper said:

    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am, TXGator said:
    Hey, right,
    I’m not exaggerating when I say they hate you. And, by ‘you’, I mean anyone not ‘them’. They hate the other, even in their own neighborhoods.

    That is evidenced every time they get angry and boil over. They trash their own neighborhoods and steal from their own business people. They don’t think beyond the moment. I’m not sure there is any hope for most of them. We can help a few at a time, but most are lost causes, sad to say!

  24. #646867
    On March 12th, 2009 at 1:06 pm, sims said:

    African-Americans who break out of the welfare dependency cycle look back and realize that the gov’t was keeping them on the plantation. It is disgusting that our government could even think of bringing back rewards for not working and acheiving. One of my greatest joys is my independence and my greatest fear is of being dependent upon someone. I earned everything I have and am proud.
    Doesn’t our government want all Americans to be able to feel that?

  25. #646884
    On March 12th, 2009 at 1:12 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Doesn’t our government want all Americans to be able to feel that?

    Not this one!

  26. #646912
    On March 12th, 2009 at 1:24 pm, Khyris said:

    From the article:

    Waters criticized regulators for not doing enough to help minority banks stave off mergers with non-minority institutions.

    How is this any different from George Wallace’s “Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever”?

  27. #646922
    On March 12th, 2009 at 1:29 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    On March 12th, 2009 at 1:06 pm, sims said:

    African-Americans who break out of the welfare dependency cycle look back and realize that the gov’t was keeping them on the plantation.

    True.

    It is disgusting that our government could even think of bringing back rewards for not working and acheiving.

    HotAir: Did Porkulus kill welfare reform?

    One of my greatest joys is my independence and my greatest fear is of being dependent upon someone. I earned everything I have and am proud.

    Not only are you proud of yourself, others (like me) are proud of you, too.

    Doesn’t our government want all Americans to be able to feel that?

    Unfortunately, no. The Democratic Socialist Communists aren’t really about “liberation”. They are about control. Control of the masses by a privileged elite.

  28. #646946
    On March 12th, 2009 at 1:41 pm, right_on said:

    …Maxine Waters’ conflict of interest.

    This statement is an oxymoron. Maxine “Muddy” Waters, spreads the stench of racism where ever she goes. She is NOT a “protector” of black Americans, but a living, breathing stigma that should not be allowed to serve on any Congressional committee where accusations of racism “muddy up” the real issues.

    Pointing out that a “black” person made a stupid decision, was made a fool of, was duped by whomever, and doesn’t deserve federal relief doesn’t make that assertion racist…unless you are Maxine Waters, Rev.s Jesse and Al, and many other black race baiters whom have national prominence.

  29. #646966
    On March 12th, 2009 at 1:54 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Pointing out that a “black” person made a stupid decision, was made a fool of, was duped by whomever, and doesn’t deserve federal relief doesn’t make that assertion racist…unless you are Maxine Waters, Rev.s Jesse and Al, and many other black race baiters whom have national prominence.

    That is why we can’t allow them to get away with it by shutting us up! And anyone who is accused of racism when they are innocent MUST STOP APOLOGIZING!! That just plays right into their hands.

  30. #646981
    On March 12th, 2009 at 2:04 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:
  31. #646987
    On March 12th, 2009 at 2:07 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:

    For the socialists, the best defense is a good offense.
    That is why they call you a racist.

    Obama Nation:
    Using Racism In Order To Form A More Socialist Union

    Who’s Racist?

  32. #647101
    On March 12th, 2009 at 3:06 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Maxine would be a wonderful leader of a Third World country. She’d be a natural.

  33. #647260
    On March 12th, 2009 at 5:28 pm, ITookTheRedPill said:
  34. #647272
    On March 12th, 2009 at 5:41 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    Oy. Now OneUnited’s chief exec Kevin Cohee is crying racism.

  35. #647280
    On March 12th, 2009 at 6:04 pm, Marie said:

    Geithner can’t find anyone to work for him… HA!

    The money people don’t want to be attached to Obama

  36. #647281
    On March 12th, 2009 at 6:06 pm, Marie said:

    Robert Gibbs is a real bust! He has as man UHHHS and his boss!

  37. #647282
    On March 12th, 2009 at 6:07 pm, Marie said:

    many

  38. #647379
    On March 12th, 2009 at 9:06 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    On March 12th, 2009 at 11:27 am, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Michelle, run her substantial butt through the wringer…. will you?….

    Cleaned that up nicely–but this IS mixed company ;)


    Keep the change-I’ll keep my guns

  39. #647705
    On March 13th, 2009 at 11:11 am, DagneyT said:

    I don’t see how this country can survive with its current borders. I’ve seen too many that hate the USA.

    TXGator, at least you moved to the right (and I do mean RIGHT) place!

  40. #647911
    On March 13th, 2009 at 2:28 pm, TXGator said:

    Good to be here, Dagney.
    It’s not right enough for me, though!
    Hello, border???

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