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1. #1
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:12 am, ITookTheRedPill said:

   That’s a lot of fertilizer-shovelers employed in the name of “public service.” If the award smells funny, it should. For Johnson, AmeriCorps has indeed been all about service – self-service, that is.

   I’m so fed-up with these fertilizer-shovelers! They are so full of sh-t!

   The corruption is mind-boggling…

2. #2
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:12 am, Truesoldier said:

   Only one question comes to mind….how long till we find out Johnson has been caught again?

3. #3
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:15 am, Pasadena Phil said:

   Sunshine used to be the best disinfectant but these days, people wear their corruption with pride. It’s a badge of “honor”. A society without sense of shame is doomed.

   Michael Lewis revealed the Wall Street term used by insiders for brokers who earn their creds by stuffing bad investments and deals down their clients’ throats, BSDs (Big Swinging D*cks). Is it any coincidence that with K Street dirty money owning the one-party system that our government is now run by nothing but BDSs?

4. #4
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:16 am, letget said:

   What would be a major surprise would to hear a foto was not a scum bag! I can not think of one single human bho, mo, and team have around them that are not slugs/crooks.
   L

5. #5
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:19 am, Marshall_Will said:

   She had complained to St. HOPE officials that Johnson groped her sexually after instructing her to grade papers with him in her apartment.

   Just so were clear, there is -never- a scenario by which it would be ‘appropriate’ for an adult male to be in the apt. of a 16 y.o girl unaccompanied! Never.

6. #6
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:22 am, Darthnoob said:

   It’s the Audacity of Corruption.

   They don’t even care if we can see it, they think they’re untouchable.

7. #7
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:24 am, thejim said:

   It never ends with the crooks we have in office. If you were the least bit perturbed by the Clintons taking White House plates, silverware, and various souvenirs when they left the White House, just wait and see what the Obamas exit with. Billions of dollars will never turn up again.

8. #8
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:26 am, babiesgrandma said:

   Same ole same ole. The Lame-Stream-Media yawning, and ignoring, because they have something more important to report on.

   Oh, Look! Michele Bachmann said something about John Wayne!!!! and John Wayne Gacy’s hometown!!!!!!

9. #9
   On June 29th, 2011 at 11:30 am, Marshall_Will said:

   MM said:

   “According to Wong-Hernandez, Rhee learned of the allegations and played the role of a fixer, doing ‘damage control’” and vouching for Johnson’s character.

   He’s a “good guy,” Rhee told Walpin.

   Gotta’ admit, when I first became aware of Michelle Rhee’s efforts w/ “Students First” ( I was impressed! ) She seemed able to articulate all of the frustrations parents ( and taxpayers ) experience w/ pub. ed. daily.

   Mrs. Malkin was less impressed. Over time, it became apparent why. What a let down. But don’t lose heart, MM posted any number of legit and decidedly less encumbered org’s after she attended a conf. in CO.

   There’s no need to lend KJ or Rhee our credibility.

10. #10
    On June 29th, 2011 at 11:43 am, RedDog said:

    If they can’t get a criminal like this off the street, it’s a lost cause. The US government needs to be torn apart and rebuilt. Californians need to do the same there.

11. #11
    On June 29th, 2011 at 11:45 am, RedDog said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 11:22 am, Darthnoob said:
    It’s the Audacity of Corruption. They don’t even care if we can see it, they think they’re untouchable.

    Absolutely. That’s why it is so important to shut off the open taxpayer spigot (locally and nationally). Most of the fraud and corruption would dry up.

12. #12
    On June 29th, 2011 at 11:50 am, badbait said:

    They were so successful covering up for Johnson when he played for the Suns, we thought he was ghey.

    I have to agree with Truesoldier, countdown to new revelations, 3, 2, 1….

13. #13
    On June 29th, 2011 at 11:52 am, cabrerski said:

    I remember Kevin Johnson playing for our Phoenix Suns. He was a good player and did a lot when he was not injured (which was constantly).

    I also remember a news story during that time that scientists has discovered a micro-muscle that controlled part of the eye movement. It had escaped detection for centuries. Once it was announced, it took KJ three minutes before he pulled it and ended back on the disabled list.

14. #14
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:08 pm, WaterBoyz said:

    Were we expecting anything else from these Ds?

    Sounds like a western region extension of Chicago Politics.

    If this was an R the LSM would be on this like stink on poo.

    Anyone hear any Rs in the media calling for an investigation?
    Yet another event that proves that Rs have no cajones.

15. #15
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:13 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Free money always corrupts. This situation should suprise no one.

16. #16
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:14 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    And Rasmussen just released another poll showing a “any Republican” beating Obama 46% to 42%. Now if we could only get the GOP to stop running Democrats, we would have a chance next year.

17. #17
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:22 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    cabreski said:

    Once it was announced, it took KJ three minutes before he pulled it and ended back on the disabled list.

    Ah ha! You had to know KJ was too slick for his own good when he gave Danny Ainge a hard time as coach of the Suns. Right on the court no less? Danny has how many Championship rings to your __ KJ?

    Pasadena Phil said:
    And Rasmussen just released another poll showing a “any Republican” beating Obama 46% to 42%.

    ( And that’s before they saw him on CNBC digging the hole deeper on the Debt Ceiling! )

18. #18
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:25 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

    And now for Phil’s daily, let’s tear the GOP down threadjack…

19. #19
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:29 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    I’m so fed-up with these fertilizer-shovelers! They are so full of sh-t!

    I’m reminded of a quote that goes something like “Turds of a feather…” or something.

20. #20
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

    Crazy alert.

21. #21
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:30 pm, MyrmidoNOT said:

    ….disheartened, here.

    Lost my hearing, from the “crickets chirping”….standing outside the DOJ.

    Saddened by the collapsing currency (punishment for having worked and saved)….and now the law “doesn’t apply”….to another class.

    So much, for the Republic….

    (But, the fight, goes on.)

22. #22
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:31 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Once you’re ok with terrorists as friends, sexual predator-thieves are small potatoes.

    Trivia question of the day – guess where you are most likely to have your car stolen? Not LA, not NY – yes, Sacramento.

    And BTW – I wonder how Michelle Rhee feels about Kevin feeling students’ breasts?

    She’s an interesting case herself – “In 2008 the Office of the State Superintendent of Education discovered that 103 schools in DC were flagged for suspiciously high wrong-to-right answer changes. The number of schools in DC with abnormal rates of wrong-to-right erasures is more than half of all schools and includes eight of the 10 campuses where Rhee handed out TEAM awards “to recognize, reward and retain high-performing educators and support staff.”
    …
    “In return for increased test scores in D.C. schools, Rhee gave performance awards and increased compensation to the teachers and administrators. According to the article, “Rhee bestowed more than $1.5 million in bonuses on principals, teachers and support staff on the basis of big jumps in 2007 and 2008 test scores.”" [the ever reliable Wikipedia]

23. #23
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:43 pm, Ellyk said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 11:52 am, cabrerski said:
    I remember Kevin Johnson playing for our Phoenix Suns. He was a good player and did a lot when he was not injured (which was constantly).

    I also remember a news story during that time that scientists has discovered a micro-muscle that controlled part of the eye movement. It had escaped detection for centuries. Once it was announced, it took KJ three minutes before he pulled it and ended back on the disabled list.

    Lolz

    ***

    What’s sad to me is the number of people who go to work for the Americorps or sub thereof, because they want to make a difference – and they’re drawn to the grassroots nature of it – only to have the organization be given a black eye or bad name due to lousy (read criminal) leadership.

    Misuse of funding…exploitation of employees…sexual abuse?? This guy should be in jail (and those that covered for him)- there’s no excuse. And why any woman would stay with someone who engages in predatory behavior is a whole ‘nother story.

24. #24
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:44 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    Aloha Guy said:

    “In 2008 the Office of the State Superintendent of Education discovered that 103 schools in DC were flagged for suspiciously high wrong-to-right answer changes.

    That’s funny b/c every time ‘I’ changed an answer in school, it usually worked against me!

    Yeah, Rhee had me going initially. She tapped into a vein of discontent and was using all the hot button words taxpayers and parents want to hear. I even asked why MM didn’t seem willing to embrace her?

    Well now we know why.

25. #25
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:54 pm, Southpaw said:

    They will also set up school-based gardens where children will learn how to grow fresh vegetables.”

    Heh, then when the kids fail as farmers at school, they can extort money from the Pigford settlement slush fund.

    Good little socialists.

26. #26
    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:56 pm, right_on said:

    “Get It Now! (Befo’ they go away) Initiative”

    My prediction:

    There will not be that many volunteers hired.

    A clump of money will vanish into “thin air”, and there will be no one, or no thing that can account for it.

    Fingers will be quick to point to others to assign blame.

    Claims will be made that “it’s not that much money.”

    Somehow, unions will be invited in, or will bully themselves in to get a piece of the action.

    Sacramento will still be a cesspool of corrupt minority politicians who keep lining their own pockets at taxpayer expense.

    Even more businesses close down, and move to a more favorable business environment, like Texas.

    The majority party in California pushes to have the official “State Language”, Spanish. They like what their doing…can you say “Status quo!” in Espanol? Claro que si! Statu quo!

27. #27
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:00 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    That punk was quite well liked when he played for the Phoenix Suns and making more money than most people will make in a lifetime. But a punk is a punk no matter how expensive a suit he wears. Hopefully he can some day occupy Blago’s cell.
    ===
    Cut the budget:

    Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
    should be a convenience store-
    NOT a government agency.

28. #28
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:15 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

    Michelle Malkin said:
    In keeping with this administration’s brutal war on whistleblowers, Inspector General Walpin was unceremoniously fired and smeared by Team Obama. The White House baselessly questioned the veteran watchdog’s mental health and accused him of political interference. The First Lady then installed her former chief of staff, Jackie Norris, in AmeriCorps’ top management to ensure – in Mrs. Obama’s own words – that they remained the program’s “No. 1 cheerleaders.”

    Sad but true.
    I have followed this sickening story since Barry and Mo invaded the WH.
    They claimed Walpin suddenly went into full-blown dementia. No, the sleaz-bag Johnson is Mo’s BFF and such a valuable member of the machine.
    Anyone vouching for Johnson’s character (hello…he has none!) is lower than dirt!

29. #29
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:21 pm, Ilovemycountry said:

    Funny article – Kevin Johnson is a much better American than all of you people.

    This Walpin guy sounds like the real idiot – he sounds like he made some claims for partisan reasons and got fired.

30. #30
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:25 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    He’s a “good guy,” Rhee told Walpin.

    Based on that charcter assessment Rhee must think Anthony Weiner is a terrific guy? She and Huma would have so much to talk about!

    Come to think of it, KJ’s ability to have weathered slithered the storm may have been AW’s template? Just a thought.

31. #31
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:30 pm, J S Ragman said:

    Well, Kevin Johnson is a much better African-American than I am.

    Stealing government grant money.

    Groping teenage girls.

    Witness tampering.

    Yeah, I can’t measure up to those standards.

32. #32
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:34 pm, Papa Louie said:

    “St. HOPE sought to intimidate the student through an illegal interrogation and even had the audacity to ask me to change my story.”

    That is the type of audacity that seems to endear you to the Obama’s. All the FOTO’s I can think of, from Eric Holder to Janet Napolitano, have changed their stories, been involved in cover-ups, or have fired whistleblowers.

33. #33
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:35 pm, WaterBoyz said:

    Court of appeals agrees with obumercare.

    Damn, we’ve been screwed again.

34. #34
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:40 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Know what, ILoveMyAthlete’sFoot: If you think Kevin Johnson is a “much better American” that says everything about your total lack of morals and character. Your incredible stupidity is astounding—do you f’ing homework jerk and learn about the railroading Mr. Walpin got from Obama for telling the truth about your great American Criminal, K. Johnson.

35. #35
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:43 pm, ChapBix said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:08 pm, WaterBoyz said:

    Were we expecting anything else from these Ds?

    Sounds like a western region extension of Chicago Politics.

    If this was an R the LSM would be on this like stink on poo.

    Anyone hear any Rs in the media calling for an investigation?
    Yet another event that proves that Rs have no cajones.

    Those are Chicago thugster transplants.

36. #36
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:47 pm, Papa Louie said:

    Ilovemycountry said:

    This Walpin guy sounds like the real idiot – he sounds like he made some claims for partisan reasons and got fired.

    So anyone who blows the whistle on Obama or points out wrong-doing by a Democrat is automatically doing it for partisan reasons? Does your definition of whistle blowing also apply when Republicans are in office? If not, your definition of whistle blowing is itself partisan.

37. #37
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Has ILMC been kicked off this site yet? If not why not?

38. #38
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    I wonder if Obowmao pronounces it AmeriCorpse?

39. #39
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    J S Ragman said:

    Yeah, I can’t measure up to those standards.

    Well! That’s setting the bar ‘high’ for any of us don’t you think? Papa Louie is right, these are pre-req for being FOTO’s! It’s possible that KJ’s having been a JOCK he had more pull than Weiner.

    Had he more time to get his feet under him, Weiner would’ve used the KJ Defense. After all, the only person Anthony touched was himself.

40. #40
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm, Hiraghm said:

    The money will flow into Sacramento’s “Get Fit Now! Initiative,” which will hire 124 AmeriCorps members “to teach fitness and nutrition education to children and offer adult fitness classes for their parents. They will also set up school-based gardens where children will learn how to grow fresh vegetables.”

    Somewhat related…
    
    Clean air: good for the body, the land and our wallets

    The relevant section:

    Our campaign is called “Get Your Own Square of Clean Air.” The centerpiece of the campaign is a contest to find Central Oklahoma’s Clean Air Ambassador. This 8- to 12-year-old boy or girl, who will be selected in July, will travel central Oklahoma promoting clean air tips. Information on the campaign and clean air tips can be found at http://www.getsquare.org.

    We’re focusing on youth this year as they are most susceptible to pollutant-induced sickness and their generation will inherit the conditions we leave behind. Even at low levels, ozone causes respiratory problems, aggravates asthma, inflames lung tissue and impairs the body’s immune system.

    Oklahoma DOT, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Gas and Electric, Oklahoma State, and Chesapeake Energy are all part of this propaganda campaign to brainwash children in the Green religion.

    I refuse to believe this is coincidence. This is all part of a nationwide leftist push to gain control of the hearts and minds of impressionable youth, so that a generation from now their religion will be accepted as fact by “everyone”.

41. #41
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:52 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:21 pm, Ilovemywebbedfeet said:

    (swimming in kiddie pool) Hey Ma look, I’m a duckbilled platypuss!

42. #42
    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:56 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    Rogue Cheddar said:
    I wonder if Obowmao pronounces it AmeriCorpse?

    How fitting. Wouldn’t it be great to go on vacation to some place like say… ‘London’ and come home to find AmeriCorpse has been disbanded? Just sayin’.

43. #43
    On June 29th, 2011 at 2:11 pm, Southpaw said:

    Funny article – Kevin Johnson is a much better American than all of you people.

    Define your criteria.

    Otherwise, comment is stupid.

44. #44
    On June 29th, 2011 at 2:29 pm, John Deaux said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm, Flyoverman said:
    Has ILMC been kicked off this site yet? If not why not?

    He’s not even spewing talking points, this is pure agitation.

45. #45
    On June 29th, 2011 at 2:57 pm, stillontheroad said:

    Ilovetowallowinmyownfilth said:
    I may be stupid but does that make me dumb?

46. #46
    On June 29th, 2011 at 3:01 pm, Green eyed Lady said:

    OT
    Media Matters Throws Sad Little Party Celebrating Beck’s Finale
    It really is a sad little existence for these people. And even sadder to hear them describe their delusional belief that their work is so very vital.

    http://www.breitbart.tv/media-matters-throws-sad-little-party-celebrating-becks-finale/
    ***
    This is exactly why Media Matters should be audited.

    There‘s a website up where you can file a complaint with the IRS about Media Matters’ tax exempt status:

    http://poorrichardsnews.com/post/7012939718/audit…

47. #47
    On June 29th, 2011 at 3:03 pm, J S Ragman said:

    I think Ilovemybinkie has been listening to the lgm channel on mom’s Sirius radio again.

48. #48
    On June 29th, 2011 at 3:03 pm, California Red said:

    I grew up in Sacto. KJ was a town favorite as a King’s basketball player.

    Sad that popularity is the key thing to getting elected (Obama, KJ, Arnie) rather than serious political bona fides.

    I know KJ did a good thing with St. Hope originally, and I want to like him , but power corrupts and I cannot defend this conduct.

49. #49
    On June 29th, 2011 at 3:06 pm, hawkeye54 said:

    It’s the Audacity of Corruption.

    They don’t even care if we can see it, they think they’re untouchable.

    Chicago style politics taken to the national level. And they have reason to believe they are untouchable. They have been, mostly, so far, so they flaunt it.

50. #50
    On June 29th, 2011 at 4:01 pm, Collateral Damage said:

    Sounds to me like AmeriCorps is the new ACORN!!! Chicago-style patronage politics strikes again, only now with taxpayers’ money!!! House investigation anyone???

51. #51
    On June 29th, 2011 at 4:13 pm, SkyePuppy said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 1:21 pm, Ilovedrinkingfrommyworkboots said:
    Funny article – Kevin Johnson is a much better American than all of you people.

    Ooh! Ouch! That really, really, REALLY hurts!
    /sarc

    And what’s with the “you people”? Raaaacist!

52. #52
    On June 29th, 2011 at 6:39 pm, MacEamonn said:

    No use applying for a job at GAS in the near future. Everyone might want to consider dumping their General Dynamic stocks too since they own GAS.

53. #53
    On June 29th, 2011 at 6:42 pm, MacEamonn said:

    Belay my last. Wrong Thread. Sorry!

54. #54
    On June 29th, 2011 at 7:23 pm, cabrerski said:

    IlovemylessthanroomtemperatureIQ said:
    Duh!

55. #55
    On June 29th, 2011 at 10:26 pm, Straight_Talk_Luigi said:

    Never miss a beat with ILMC’s “YOU PEOPLE”.

    Well, folks, no more cash going to Americore from me.

56. #56
    On June 30th, 2011 at 8:09 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Mobile test

57. #57
    On June 30th, 2011 at 10:17 am, Savage24 said:

    This corrupt administration knows no bounds. The House and Senate don’t seem to care what these crooks do with the money we don’t have to waste.

58. #58
    On June 30th, 2011 at 10:18 am, Misscheryl said:

    Michelle, I believe it’s time for another book.

59. #59
    On June 30th, 2011 at 10:21 am, Misscheryl said:

    Does ILMC have a personality disorder or is it just a emotionally stunted, dysfunctional individual?

60. #60
    On June 30th, 2011 at 10:48 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On June 30, 2011 at 10:21 am, Misscheryl said:
    

    Does ILMC have a personality disorder or is it just a emotionally stunted, dysfunctional individual?

61. #61
    On June 30th, 2011 at 10:49 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On June 30, 2011 at 10:21 am, Misscheryl said:
    

    Does ILMC have a personality disorder or is it just a emotionally stunted, dysfunctional individual?

    Yes

62. #62
    On June 30th, 2011 at 8:53 pm, Whirled Peas said:

    Can’t let a good scandal go to waste… huh? what? ohh… yeah, sorry… that was crisis…. nevermind!

    Yeah Holder you go after the CIA and leave brObama and cronies to deal with the Americorpse hiccup. I’m sure the CIA “folks” are not ‘your people’….

63. #63
    On June 30th, 2011 at 9:00 pm, Whirled Peas said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 11:22 am, Darthnoob said:

    It’s the Audacity of Corruption.

    They don’t even care if we can see it, they think they’re untouchable.

    I’m shocked that you don’t realize they ARE untouchable as long as there are liberal activist judges spreading like a cancer through the justice system. (Starting with the head of the inJustice department)

64. #64
    On June 30th, 2011 at 9:16 pm, Whirled Peas said:

    On June 29th, 2011 at 12:56 pm, right_on said:

    A clump of money will vanish into “thin air”, and there will be no one, or no thing that can account for it.

    Trillions were created from thin air, what makes you think it couldn’t/should’t vanish into ‘thin air’?

    If you think about it, being a counterfeit m/billionaire isn’t really impressive. The poor suckers giving up goods and services to a counterfeit m/billionaire might wake up from the socialist wet dream (utopia) and find out what a nightmare is all about.

65. #65
    On July 1st, 2011 at 1:02 am, frontierguy said:

    I work with a guy who went to high school in the late 90′s. A few years ago we were talking about troubled school kids, you know the ones that just basically were not able to be rehabilitated. Your future serial killers, thugs, horrendous criminals. I was telling him there was a school in my district when I was in high school that those kids were sent to. I said it was almost a joke. You would talk to your friends and ask, hey what happened to that one crazy kid? He was in my homeroom and now he is gone. Someone always knew, oh, he goes to Hill High now. It was a laugh, like, yeah, that person needs to be there.

    My workmate said, yeah, the same for us. When that troubled kid would disappear it was oh, he is in AmeriCorps. My workmate said it was just as much of a joke for them.