Category: Corruption
By American Girl in Italy on Oct 1, 2009 in Chicago, Chicago politics, Corruption, Current Affairs, Fox News, Obama Administration, Sara in Italy, Valerie Jarrett | 49 Comments
I stumbled upon the latest Reality Check brought to you by WhiteHouse.gov. Apparently the Obama administration is still obsessing over FOX news, this time targeting Glenn Beck. They took Beck to task, providing the “REALITY” to his “RHETORIC”. I provide the *ACTUAL REALITY*.
What topic do they take issue with? His comments on Afghanistan? Health Care? [...]
By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Sep 17, 2009 in ACORN, Bailouts, Barack Obama, California, Census, Congress (House & Senate), Corruption, Crime, Current Affairs, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, General Election, Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Louisiana, Mortgages, New York State, Paulie Abeles, Stimulus Plan | 73 Comments
I came across an article the other day, and was really taken by it, especially as it came out in the midst of the undercover videos by James O’Keefe, four in total thus far, with more to come, which have gone far in exposing the underside of ACORN. O’Keefe’s staggering videos can be found [...]
By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Aug 11, 2009 in Chicago politics, Corruption, Current Affairs, Education, Illinois, Obama Comrades, Rod Blagojevich, Tony Rezko | 30 Comments
One might think that as a minister type, I am talking about how connected we all are, one to another, all over the world. Well, okay, there is this, “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part,” one of the Seven Principles and Purposes of the UUA, to [...]
By Ani on Jul 13, 2009 in Corruption, Current Affairs, Politico, Washington Post | 31 Comments
Last week, we reported about an ethics scandal brewing at the WaPo, wherein lots of backpedaling, minimizing and all around denials were the order of the day. All can be read here. Hat tip to Ed Morrissey and HotAir for closely monitoring these developments. Now, thanks to Ombudsman Andrew Alexander, today’s article [...]
By American Girl in Italy on Jun 19, 2009 in Arrogance, Corruption, Obama Administration, Sara in Italy | 99 Comments
I’m glad to see Mr. Walpin isn’t backing down and letting this go away.
Embedded video from CNN Video
By American Girl in Italy on Jun 18, 2009 in Corruption, Current Affairs, Obama Administration, Sara in Italy | 37 Comments
Looks like Walpin isn’t the only Inspector General the White House is attempting to silence or fire.
Jake Tapper reports:
Behind the scenes, the Treasury Department is embroiled in a disagreement with Neil Barofsky, the watchdog for the $700 billion government bailout Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP.
As part of his duties performing audits and keeping [...]
By Pat Racimora on Apr 5, 2009 in Corruption, Tax stimulus package | 24 Comments
Why are these happy guys celebrating? According to a disturbing story by Christopher Hayes they may have just scored lots of our hard earned tax dollars by doing something outrageous.
Let’s start from the beginning so you can see how shameful this travesty is. Black Liquor provides much of the fuel used to make [...]
By SusanUnPC on Mar 26, 2009 in Corruption, Economy, Open Thread, Stimulus Plan, Tim Geithner | 10 Comments
I took notice that Timmy Geithner rolled out his big regulation scheme after the horses have already left the barn and are galloping free without restraints, freed from the reins, the saddles, the crops, or the boots in their bellies. Yes, the scheme arrives after he’s created a “toxic assets” plan that’s a one-sided [...]
By Pat Racimora on Mar 23, 2009 in AIG, Corruption | 21 Comments
Can you imagine the scenario in my toon actually happening? It seems ludicrous beyond words. The police would probably make a quick stop at the nearest mental facility just to assess how delusional this dumb sap is before booking him for robbery.
And yet it is exactly parallel to what is happening at [...]
By Concerned Mother on Mar 19, 2009 in Barack Obama, Corruption, Health Care, Obama Administration, Obama's Cabinet, Obama's Thugs, Tom Daschle | 45 Comments
Once again Obama cannot choose an appointee who is not ethically challenged.
Centrist, milquetoast Democrat Kathleen Sebelius (D-KS) hopes to resign from her position as Governor of Kansas in order to assume the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services under her friend Barack Obama. But she is yet to be confirmed for the [...]
By American Girl in Italy on Mar 19, 2009 in AIG, Bamboozling, Barack Obama, Christopher Dodd, Corruption, Economic Stimulus | 112 Comments
I think Glenn Beck raises some excellent points in these two videos. The government, people like Dodd and Grassley, are trying to raise a mob to go after the AIG employees who took the bonuses. Grassley even said they should commit suicide…. Quit sending the rabid dogs after the AIG employees!
Government is buying you [...]
By SusanUnPC on Feb 8, 2009 in Allison Davis, Chicago Mansion, Chicago politics, Corruption, Crown family, Cullen Davis, Obama Comrades, Obamatopia, Obamatopia Mirage, Tony Rezko | 144 Comments
No, I’m not Doctor Ruth. I’m just a flabbergasted former subscriber to the New York Times who read THIS Judith Warner drivel (which cannot be news or even worthy of commentary) the other day in that once-esteemed, once-great newspaper:
The other night I dreamt of Barack Obama. He was taking a shower right when I [...]
By Pat Racimora on Jan 30, 2009 in Abuse, Corruption, Current Affairs, Economy, Wall Street | 38 Comments
Meet the poster boy for what’s wrong with people who control money.
While Merrill Lynch was laying off employees, cutting salaries, and heading towards a $27 billion loss for 2008, John A. Thain, the previous (and last) CEO, was redecorating his office to the tune of $1.2 million.
Here is a partial list of what [...]
By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Jan 11, 2009 in Bamboozling, Barack Obama, Chicago politics, Corruption, Current Affairs, Illinois, Rahm Emanuel, Richard Daley | 22 Comments
According to John Kass in this VERY good piece from January 9, Chickens Dancing, Roosting in 5th District (major H/T to KenoshaMarge via NH). I tell you, that is one courageous man given how so many of Obama’s critics, or people close to him, are silenced tout suite. But that as not stopped [...]
By Pat Racimora on Dec 27, 2008 in Bernie Madoff, Corruption, Current Affairs | 44 Comments
It’s time for all of those “Something-er-other of the Year” awards. So, after all we have been through in 2008, I want to propose the Greedy Person of the Year.
Don’t get me wrong. I admire ambitious people who want to make money by earning it through honest means. What I despise are [...]
By Truthteller on Dec 14, 2008 in Barack Obama, Chicago, Chicago politics, Corruption, Crime, FBI, Illinois, Obama Administration, Obama's Thugs, Patrick Fitzgerald, Rahm Emanuel, Richard Daley, Rod Blagojevich, Tony Rezko, Transparency, US Senate, Unions, Valerie Jarrett | 147 Comments
(bumped up by nasuS)
[Truthteller's piece is terrific. I've added the latest video from the guys at the Nose On Your Face at the end. I think it is a dandy companion for this piece.]
Barack Obama on Thursday stated the following:
“I have never spoken to the governor on this subject. I am confident that [...]
By Truthteller on Dec 14, 2008 in Barack Obama, Chicago, Chicago politics, Corruption, Crime, Democratic Party, Democrats, FBI, Illinois, Nancy Pelosi, Obama Administration, Obama Comrades, Obama's Cabinet, Obama's Priorities, Obama's Thugs, Patrick Fitzgerald, Rahm Emanuel, Rod Blagojevich, Transparency, US Senate | 212 Comments
Times Online reports calls for Emanuel’s resignation as Obama’s Chief of Staff. I quote with emphasis:
THE bullish, foul-mouthed but effective Chicago arm-twister Rahm Emanuel has come under pressure to resign as Barack Obama’s chief of staff after it was revealed that he had been captured on court-approved wire-taps discussing the names of candidates for [...]
By Truthteller on Dec 9, 2008 in Barack Obama, Chicago, Chicago politics, Corruption, Michelle Obama, Obama Comrades, Obama Family, Obama's Thugs, Patrick Fitzgerald, Richard Daley, Tony Rezko, US Senate, Valerie Jarrett | 156 Comments
Please read the Criminal Complaint filed by David W. Cain, Special Agent of the FBI. Details of the conversations Blagojevich had with his operatives about Barack Obama and the possibility Barack Obama would strike several deals with Blagojevich regarding the open Senate seat are discussed, and yes, quotations are provided.
I enjoy this gem from [...]
By Truthteller on Nov 21, 2008 in Barack Obama, Chicago, Chicago politics, Corruption, Earmarks, Illinois senate, Michelle Obama, Obama, Obama Comrades, Obama's Priorities, Obama's Thugs, Rev. James Meeks, Richard Daley | 39 Comments
Just as Daley controlled Obama in Chicago, Daley will control Obama in Washington, DC. I quote the Chicago Tribune with added emphasis:
It didn’t take long for Barack Obama to start playing a significant role in promoting Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
About 15 minutes into Chicago’s Friday presentation of its bid plans to [...]
By LisaB on Nov 15, 2008 in African Americans, Barack Obama, Campaign promises, Congress (House & Senate), Corruption, Current Affairs, Economy, Education, Housing & Housing Crisis, Immigration Reform, Martin Luther King, Obama's Priorities, Rahm Emanuel | 18 Comments
1)Time magazine has an update on the disturbing case of Alabama governor Don Siegelman. If you’ve not been following this story lately, it’s worth a look, as it is one of the most egregious cases of political-turned-into-criminal take downs I’ve ever seen.
Next month in Atlanta, a federal court will hear the high-profile [...]