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1. #1
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am, jjmurphy said:

   I have long since passed the “tipping point” in my trust in government, so stuff like this pay-for-play is just more proof that my thinking is correct.

   Sadly, it is not just Chicago-on-the-Potomac. The entire federal government system is corrupt.

2. #2
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 am, graysonret said:

   By the time this president leaves office, his “reign” will rank as the most corrupt ever. It will make the Teapot Dome Scandal, and Adams’s “corrupt bargain” look tame. Grant’s administration will look like child’s play.

3. #3
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am, Flyoverman said:

   I hate being a broken record, but……

   This is yet again another reason why it is so vital that we take back at least one House of Congress. No committee in the House or Senate will investigate these as long as Reid and Pelosi are in majority positions.

   The MSM will not cover it; nor will they investigate it.

   We need to focus like a laser beam on regaining control in one House of Congress. It is in my opinion, Job 1.

4. #4
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am, Flyoverman said:

   Here’s another one for my bulging culture of corruption files,

   Michelle, we are all going to have to chip in and rent you warehouse space at the rate you are collecting material.

5. #5
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am, Alan-of-Vermont said:

   This really stinks!

6. #6
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am, RTater said:

   I see a silver lining, Bennett is easier to beat in the election than Romanoff.

7. #7
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 am, Alan-of-Vermont said:

   If a Republican White House had done this, Senator Leahy, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee would be all over it. Instead, Leahy is once again focused on chasing Bush memos on advanced interrogation techniques. Please retire this man this year.

8. #8
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:01 am, letget said:

   I bet it would blow our minds if we actually got all the facts about this bho and team! There are probably many more corrupt things that might never be found out.
   L

9. #9
   On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am, jangar said:

   As the Democrats continue to over-reach, America watches.
   I pray America will remember, for at least a decade.

10. #10
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 am, JamesLee said:

    I saw this yesterday. What I’m wondering is what is the implication?

    AmSpec seems to be saying there are serious felony-type violations here. But in order for convictions to happen, an investigation must be started. Won’t hold my breath.

    Personally, I think I would relatively happy with this being the last dirty straw to get this gang voted out. Trouble is, there’s 3 years left before the White House gets turned over.

11. #11
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am, zyzzyg said:

    Unfortunately, it comes down to a ‘he said – he said’. Unless of course there are documents to support Rep Sestak’s story.

    The AG is unlikely to investigate this further and any inquiry will have to come from the Congress.

    Yep, go forward with what is available, but it will likely produce very little beyond political theater.

12. #12
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:16 am, WarEagle82 said:

    Law? What law? It’s purely “Rex Lex,” now dear…

13. #13
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am, txvet2 said:

    Don’t expect a Republican Congress to investigate this. They never got over the Clinton impeachment fiasco.

14. #14
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 am, publiuswarmac9999 said:

    The politicians in control of the power of government are dangerous people and need to be replaced. Until they are all gone, no American is safe from governmental abuse.

15. #15
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak, the Democrat challenging Specter for re-nomination is going to have a tough life; he is messing with the Chicago Big Boys. Things happen to people who challenge the Big Boys. Who knows-caught with drugs, an IRS audit, wife or children mugged by unknown assailants-all kinds of bad things happen to people who challenge the Big Boys.

    I wish the man and his family well. DO NOT call 9-1-1.

16. #16
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am, tarpon said:

    Got to pay back Specter for jumping parties.

17. #17
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 am, Flyoverman said:

    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am, txvet2 said:

    Don’t expect a Republican Congress to investigate this. They never got over the Clinton impeachment fiasco.

    Regardless of their party we need to press our Congressmen and Senators for an investigation. Let them know we see it and demand action. Have that be a question at the next town hall or campaign stop. PRESSURE

18. #18
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:54 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Rahm: (as the room goes quiet) What? What’d I say?

19. #19
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am, John Deaux said:

    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 am, JamesLee said:
    But in order for convictions to happen, an investigation must be started. Won’t hold my breath.

    Holder will get on this right after the NBPP.

20. #20
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 11:34 am, RedDog said:

    These guys look like back-street hoods from the ’30s. Dress’em up in zoot suits and fedoras and they would cast perfectly.

21. #21
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 11:40 am, cheapseat said:

    What’s new about politicians offering their families, friends and political cronies jobs on the gubmint dime. This is how you wind up with an administration which has assistants to the assistants of lady michelles assistant. It’s only a bribe when american companies pay off foriegn potentates for access and contracts. When our lobbyists do it to our congress it’s campaign contributions, and when our pols do it to their friends it’s called patronage. It’s all in the definition.

22. #22
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 11:42 am, DBNinKY said:

    The AG is unlikely to investigate this further… .

    Why would he not? Don’t you feel it is incumbent upon him and his office to investigate?

23. #23
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 am, RedDog said:

    On February 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am, txvet2 said:
    Don’t expect a Republican Congress to investigate this. They never got over the Clinton impeachment fiasco.

    This would be simple to prosecute and could actually bring down the Littlest Communist and his administration. I still contend that these people are so arrogant and careless in their hubris that they will leave a mile-wide trail for determined prosecutors to follow.

24. #24
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 am, Ralph Gizzip said:

    You mean the way things are done in Chicago aren’t legal?!?

    Who knew?

25. #25
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:02 pm, NJ-Aviator said:

    On Friday, Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak, the Democrat challenging Specter for re-nomination, launched the controversy by accusing the Obama White House of offering him a federal job in exchange for his agreeing to abandon his race against Specter.

    This is great news. A chance to put someone in the Obama administration, maybe even Obama, behind bars.

    Great. Keep digging. There’s no doubt more.

26. #26
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:09 pm, MrOlympia said:

    Anyone care to give me the odds whether Obamao ever gets impeached?

    He obviously has a belief system that he is above the law and can do anything he wants to, to anybody. Will he eventually be nailed some how or will others always take the hit for him?

27. #27
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:12 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On February 23rd, 2010 at 11:42 am, DBNinKY said:

    Why would he not? Don’t you feel it is incumbent upon him and his office to investigate?

    Yes, but this is Eric Holder……

    His Oath is not to the Constiitution or the Laws of the U.S. His oath of allegiance is to the Dear Leader at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

28. #28
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:25 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    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.

    Well not if the Attorney General is one of the co-conspirators. That’s one of the great things about a corrupt government – immunity…

29. #29
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:27 pm, rambler said:

    This administration is morally bankrupt. Bho didn’t get this far by embracing truth, integrity and the American way. He has twisted himself into what ever would get him advanced. He has promised everything and will deliver on nothing. We are witnessing and administration which is more corruption than Nixon’s, more inept than Carter’s and more progressive than Wilson’s. Washington is malignant.

30. #30
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:30 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    I bet it would blow our minds if we actually got all the facts about this bho and team!

    I’ll mention it again. No sensible person would spend millions on legal fees to avoid producing a birth certificate and college records…

31. #31
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:31 pm, deadeye said:

    This sounds strangely like Illinois Politics. Oh!! It IS Illinois Politics. The One learned well.
    Case in point, Sen. Roland Burris.

32. #32
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    As the Democrats continue to over-reach, America watches…

    …the Olympics and Jersey Shore.

33. #33
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:47 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    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.

    “So, if no one knows about it, was a crime really committed?” , Rahm asked sarcastically, to the bear that shat in the woods.

34. #34
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm, nail49 said:

    to the bear Pope that shat in the woods.

    Rogue Cheddar: FIFY. Remember, it is the bear that is Catholic…

35. #35
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:59 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm, nail49 said:
    to the bear Pope that shat in the woods.
    Rogue Cheddar: FIFY. Remember, it is the bear that is Catholic…

    So who wears the funny hat?

36. #36
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 1:03 pm, nail49 said:

    So who wears the funny hat?

    The Pope, while in the woods…

37. #37
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 1:08 pm, granite said:

    On February 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm, nail49 said:

    Or, as I’d heard from a grad student while in college in the early 70s, “Does the [pontiff] $h** on wild bears?”!

    With absolutely no disrespect to His Holiness of our sister Church.

38. #38
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 pm, rightisright said:

    Sadly, it is not just Chicago-on-the-Potomac. The entire federal government system is corrupt.

    I think you can add just about add any government on any level in the country anymore. Not saying they all are, but way too many are dishonest, cheats at the givernment trough.

39. #39
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 8:15 pm, rightisright said:

    Isn’t Congressman Joe Sestak, the one that put a crimp in demo’s health care plan…he best be watching his back.

40. #40
    On February 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 pm, RogersUmp said:

    New Democrat slogan, “Elections…who needs ‘em?”