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Politics As Usual: Rep Issa Says Sestak Offer Was ‘Obama’s Watergate’… ‘Criminal Event’… And We Are Totally Not Investigating Because Bush Did it Too

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  • grandmaof5
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:52am

    Which “Bush people”? They make these broad statements and don’t support them – spit out the names. The janitor? The gardner? The VP? Who gave and who received these “deals”? If it was wrong, deal with it.

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  • jakartaman
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:49am

    Screw politics – How about doing what is right!
    Let the chips fall where they may

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  • David
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:49am

    Hey WTP, I want to engage, can you hold your own or are you just an idiot?
    Tell me, did any of the “so called” charges go anywhere? Or was it basically to pull the attack the messenger not the message? You know, that conservative or libertarian beliefs are the only ones that stand up against historical evidence and that marxist beliefs always fail?

    Hmmmm, gotta clue troll? Tell me WTP, during the couple of rallies that were held in DC, the percentage of white people was 86%, what is the percentage in the US, any clue troll?

    Oh and when you do not reply, everyone will see you for the troll you are.

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:59am

      @ David

      Gee — how could anyone pass up such a charming invitation to debate? It‘s a wonder more liberals don’t join your Algonquin Round Table in here.

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    • David
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:03pm

      Moonbat, you do not happen to know what a moonbat is do you? Take a look at Moonbattery.com, pretty good site.
      Also, WTP is a troll. I am sick of whatever side of the swamp he/she/it rose from this morning, be it the communist, socialist, fascist, corporatist or whatever side.
      Are you another one, since you picked the name of what a person on the conservative side picked for a mocking name?
      Hmmm, moonbat?

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:06pm

      @ David

      If WTP is a troll, then why are you feeding the trolls?

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    • David
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:13pm

      Cause I like to make them engage, when I do I prove how dumb and ignorant they are.

      When they do not engage, it shows they are wussies.

      So, which type of troll are you, a wussie or just dumb and ignorant? LOL!

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:23pm

      @ David

      Am I a troll just because I’m a liberal? Is that the definition now? So I’m a troll if I answer, and a coward if I don’t. Nice — you’ve really got this whole thing figured out.

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    • cykonas
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:28pm

      @David
      You have definately shown a tremendous talent at exposing the true idiot. But, I’m afraid it is not who you intended. Do you own a mirror?

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:54pm

      David,

      Step one: If you wanted to respond to the whiteteaparty troll then you need to hit the reply button and keep it all within his post. He is a troll, he is obviously into hit and run tactics as shown by his post about Palin which has absolutely nothing to do with the conversation. It is doubtful if he will even read your post here.

      Point 2. I do not think I would define moonbat as a “troll” per say. He is obviously on the “other” side but he has raised some good points throughout this thread even if you do not like those points. Just because someone disagrees with you or their politics or religion are different does not automatically make them a troll.

      Point 3. I have usually found when I arrogantly tried to “engage” people to make them look bad it would be me that ended up with egg on my face. You just get into the wrong mindset and it forces you into positions you would not ordinarily take in order to prove yourself right and them stupid. Positions like saying Bush did no wrong.

      Take a step back my friend, relax…There are more trolls on the Blaze than you can shake a stick at. No point in going to war with them, they are obvious for what they are. WTP is just trying to get a rise out of you, why let him? You cannot argue with idiots despite what Glenn Beck says! :-) Spend your time on those who really do want to engage and discuss. I imagine Moonbat would be fair enough to concede a point when you are right if you give him/her the same courtesy. After all, we are all just ordinary Joes who are not going to solve the wold’s problems from a computer…

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  • heyjim55
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:48am

    This proves that everyone in Washington did not get the message or refuse to act upon the wishes of the voters. Issa was looking like he may do some good things but after hearing that, he is part of the problem. It does look like more and more that we the people may have to get our hands dirty some day and remove them all.

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  • joeliberty
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:47am

    Looktowardsthelight……What liberal talking points? I am more of a constitutionalist than you will ever be. As a matter of fact, your kind seeks to divide Americans along “liberal and conservative” lines. The false left-right paradigm has destroyed our country! I believe that EVERYONE should abide by the law……not just liberals! Anytime you want a debate let me know! Furthermore, what part of anything I said is lberal? Answer me! I believe that every part of the Constitution needs to be followed by every politician? Your kind only believes that your side of isle should not have to follow the law! I live in America where I believe the country is worth saving from Obama or any other threat to our Constitutional Republic (not democracy as you here so many Repugnants and Democommies say). You are wrong, just wrong and I offended you because I told the truth about Bush!

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    • David
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:58am

      Teach and ye shall be held highest amongst them.
      Ridicule and ye shall divide them for the very purpose the government desires. I love saying ye.

      Yes, when someone uses the excuse that it is okay to do something because someone else did the same thing, it is called moral relativism. Yes, Bush was a progressive lite where Obama is progressive on steroids.

      Just for everyone to remember, Patriot Act was supposed to sunset, so actually it was built to expire after a certain time.

      Now, what party is completely controlled by the progressives? That would be the Dems, this year the TPM made huge inroads to sweeping the filth from the Rethug party. We removed most of them, but remember on of Lincoln’s writings. I lost it, if I find it I will post it. Generally it spoke of teaching the children and citizens self governance with a passion. For if not, all would be lost.

      By the way, Constitutional/Libertarian here.

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    • Rowgue
      Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:18am

      A republic is not an actual form of government. It’s a general descriptor used to indicate two things. That a given country is not ruled by a monarch, and that the people theoretically in some way shape or form retain ultimate control over the government.

      Our actual form of government is a representative democracy.

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  • David
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:45am

    Ahhhhh, more moral relativism. Ain’t that typical.
    Hey, since someone else committed murder, that must excuse someone else committing murder.

    What would happen if DC actually sunk into the swamp? Would anyone notice?

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  • JohnK144
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:41am

    He says his job is to look for waste, fraud and abuse.

    And the Sestak case involves all three. I am deeply disappointed that a CRIMINAL ACT by the obama administration and obama himself will not be investigated. Why, because someone in the Bush administration said they did it too?

    That is ridiculous.

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  • WhiteTeaParty
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:38am

    Isn’t the state of Alaska still investigating Sarah ( the quitter) Palin?

    The reason she quit elected office she said was to write a book, tour the country so she could pay her legal bills. (yeah right)
    So I’m assuming that the state of Alaska will bring charges as soon as Sarah announces she is running for president.

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    • ubuibi
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:36pm

      I‘m sure that’s what you and the other progressive socialists got out of Sarah Palin’s speech about resigning for Governor, funny how you missed the IMPORTANT reason she was resigning………Because all of you progressive socialists started attacking her through the courts for bogus things!!! It would have cost the state of Alask MILLIONS of dollars to defend Sarah Palin, so she resigned, rather than put her state through what could have been very costly procedures. Funny thing is……as soon as she resigned all of those lawsuits were dropped by the progressive socialists!!!
      See Teaparty (I refuse to use the white, because I am black and a member of the Tea Party and see no bigotry in it!) You obviously are a bigot (whether you’re black or white). They tried to use the Saul Alinsky tactics and groups like the Journ-o-listers made up any little thing they could about Sarah, while hiding very pertinent facts about Obama, facts, that had most people known, they wouldn’t have voted for this socialist pig and his socialist co-conspirators!!!! So like the rest of the progressive socialists, you come here and troll, but your lack of education, makes you look about as uneducated and ignorant as you probably are. Now be a good little puppet and dance for Obama but watch out, those of us who see him for what he really is, are prepared to survive. While those of you, who ignore the truth, and are such sheepishly good puppets will die in the streets, rioting as Francis Piven tells you too. Just remember, those strings they are controlling you with right now, WILL be used to strangle you, when you are no longer useful to them!!!

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:39pm

      Why would you write all that, let alone give the time of day to such an obvious troll? No need to defend Palin, and you are just wasting your breath on this guy…

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  • C.C.D.
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:34am

    The new Republicans needs to call Holder in and go after every crooked politician regardless of what side of the isle they are from, and show Nancy how to drain the swamp once and for all. We are TIRED! Tired of all lying, cheating, thieving punk ass politician’s undermining the Constitution and the Law of the Land…..

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    • taskmaster78
      Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:37am

      HERE HERE! Let’s not just stop at Holder, we need to get to the bottom of the swamp; let’s not forget the “new black panthers” voter intimidation that was swept under the rug. This is not coincidence by far, this fits this presidents ideology. Impeachable yes, he has not defended the constitution, he‘s been slowly eroding rights and he’ll continue, this problem goes much deeper then just the buffoon, too many people have put their own interest in play at the expense of our national well being.

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  • Moonbat
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:34am

    Do you guys even remember Watergate? Among other things, the Nixon campaign actually burglarized the DNC. We have transcripts of Nixon and Haldeman actually putting price tags on appointments. The Reagan administration sold arms to Iran. The Bush administration made billions of dollars worth of bogus crony contracts in Iraq.

    If Republicans are determined to find (or manufacture) an impeachable offense here, they’ll have to try harder.

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    • ARIZONA VETERAN
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:37am

      you truly are a MOONBAT

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    • drhunt
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:40am

      Wrong, wrong and wrong. Moonbat…read more, post less…hope it helps.

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:51am

      @ DrHunt

      Sorry — what did I type that isn’t documentably true? Step up to the plate!

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    • drhunt
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:27pm

      Moonbat-(sigh)…I suppose this one time, I’d be willing to perform your due diligence, if for no other reason than to expose your false statements. First, the Reagan “Administration” did NOT sell arms to Iran…that was Oliver North. Second, the Bush Administration did NOT make billions of dollars in “crony contracts” in Iraq. Your type loves to tie Cheney into Halliburton defense contracts, and not only lump ALL of the Administration into this, but totally avoid the answer to the question…what US company could have handled the logistics, support and equipment infrastructure of what Halliburton offered in those contracts? Don’t explode a neuron or two trying to answer that question…I could certainly save you the time.

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:45pm

      @ DrHunt

      Oliver North wasn’t working in a vaccuum — there’s plenty of evidence that senior administration officials were in the loop. (In fact, the phrase “in the loop” is one of the legacies of Iran-Contra.) You guys can’t separate North and Cheney from their respective employers and then bawl about Van Jones ad nauseum.

      And as for Halliburton — wars were a lot cheaper when logistical support for the military was handled by… the military. You guys are interested in wasteful spending and corruption, right? Why do Cheney and Halliburtion get a free pass?

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    • shorthanded12
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:45pm

      @ MOONBAT funny how you just listed nothing but Republican flaws…Lets not forget William Jefferson Clinton…while getting a BJ in the Oval office he was given 3 chances to be handed Bin Laden on a silver platter. And to take the cake Clinton swears he didnt have sex with that woman and better yet oral sex is not sex. So please if your going to critique one side than dont forget what your side has done. Lets not forget JFK and Jimmy Carter.

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:55pm

      @ Shorthanded

      I frankly don’t care about the sex lives of elected officials, but you’re generally right — both sides are culpable. The reason I listed GOP sins is that you folks seem to think that the Obama Administration is a unique and cataclysmic den of iniquity, and I think that’s nutty. If this Sestak thing is the best you can do, then we have the most honest administration since Lincoln.

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    • drhunt
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 1:34pm

      Moonbat-again, you’re wrong…which is NO real surprise to me. North WAS working in a vacuum…the investigations concluded just that. Reagan and Bush 41 were not involved in the machinations…and Oliver paid a serious price for his own decisions. I wouldn’t expect you to acknowledge nor understand it, though, because your ideology blinds you to the truth. What Issa is preparing to do, is to investigate those in the Obama administration that lied, cheated and circumvented the US Constitution. “Friends of Anthony” is just a part of that…so is the Sestak scandal. IMHO, the complete failure of the Obama Administration to adequately handle the Gulf Oil disaster is gross negligence at the very least. And then there’s the matter of Obama firing the CEO of a privately help company, placing the UAW ahead of the primary bond holders in a BK judgement, and many other areas of corruption. So many issues…so little time. I have faith in Issa to uncover the truth and/or expose the cover-ups. The fun is about to begin.

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    • shorthanded12
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 1:34pm

      Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:55pm
      @ Shorthanded

      I frankly don’t care about the sex lives of elected officials, but you’re generally right — both sides are culpable. The reason I listed GOP sins is that you folks seem to think that the Obama Administration is a unique and cataclysmic den of iniquity, and I think that’s nutty. If this Sestak thing is the best you can do, then we have the most honest administration since Lincoln

      @MOONBAT I dont care either about politicians sex lives but when it consumes months upon months of media coverage and independant investigations at taxpayers expense than it is my business. Sestac is just one nut in the jar to be looked into. lets start with this list: Cash for Clunkers, DADT, TARP, $860 billion Stimulas package that went to Unions and social welfare programs, How about all the back door regs implimented by the EPA without congressional approval. Obamacare that included Nebraska Kick Back the La Purchase and back door regs for public funds for abortions. Hmmm what about $100 million given to Palistine to rebuild the west bank what about $20 million for refugees from Palistine to immigrate to the United States. Last I checked Palistine is a terrorist sponsered state. FCC and there dayum net neutrality when congress and courts said no. How about oil production being stopped in the gulf yet $3 billion going to some George Soros owned company to drill oil in Brazil…and you call this administration “THE MOST HONEST” Barry and his Crime Inc sat on the sideline to let Pelosi and Reid do his dirty work. Get for real and wake up and smell the “TEA” Taxed Enough Already

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    • shorthanded12
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:10pm

      I can go on an on…Lets start here…every Us Government Department/Agency spending/expendatures were increased from 17% up to 34% compliment of that Stimulas Package. Barrys Tax Cheat in Chief in charge of the IRS (BARRY “Hes the only man for the job”) What about the number of black and Indian Farmers that was so called denied loans from the USDA that number was around 18 thousand now what is it over 30 thousand , all that is spreading the wealth. And according to some figure I seen it amounts to $50,000 per farmer @ taxpayers expense. Barry cried and cried and chastised the Supreme Court deceision over the campaign fund issue/deceision, yet Barrys campaign has not released all there doners list to the tune of $600 million how much of that dirty money came from foriegn entities???? How does Barry explain the $800 thousand plus he has doled out to lawyers to fight that dayum birth certificate issue, why is all Barrys college records under lock and key???? Why hasnt the State Department released Barrys (visa documents) his so called trip to Pakistan in the early 80′s….And you claim This Administration is the Most Honest. My friend please look up the word honest theres no footnotes that says government officials are exempted from this word and yet make/use that claim. And if I mispelled a few words or two OH well you get my point.

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:25pm

      @ Dr Hunt

      Ollie North became a darling of the conservative media — he got a radio show and a book contract. That was the price he paid for arming our enemy.

      @ Shorthanded

      LOL. No liberal decided to spend millions of dollars investigating Clinton’s sex life and sharing it with the country.

      Both of you — if you disagree with policy, that’s your right. But there’s an actual Constitutional standard for impeachment, which you haven’t met. You can‘t do it because you don’t like somebody.

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    • thegr8restoration
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 3:11pm

      The Iran Contra affair was genious! We sold junk weapons to Iran to help maintain a stale-mate between two despit nations (Iran/Iraq). If either nation were alowed to be victorious they would have expanded there power and territory and threatened other nations in the region. Then we took the millions of dollars and funded anti-communist fighters in Nicaragua. American tax dollars were not used and it also helped bankrupt the Soviet Union. Everyone involved should have gotten a meddal. Unfortunatly because of our trade embargo with Iran it was illeagal to sell Iran anything. Now because people like you who morn the demise of the Soviet Union and want the expansion of socialism, you will always point out the illeagality of the Iran Contra affair and will never debate the wisdom of it

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    • shorthanded12
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 4:39pm

      Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:25pm
      @ Dr Hunt

      Ollie North became a darling of the conservative media — he got a radio show and a book contract. That was the price he paid for arming our enemy.

      @ Shorthanded

      LOL. No liberal decided to spend millions of dollars investigating Clinton’s sex life and sharing it with the country.

      Both of you — if you disagree with policy, that’s your right. But there’s an actual Constitutional standard for impeachment, which you haven’t met. You can‘t do it because you don’t like somebody

      @MOONBAT I noticed you didnt challenge me on anything I listed that this Corrupt Administration has done. You my friend have Horse Blinders on ooops in your case JACKASS BLINDERS. And for Bill Clinton yes we did spend money investigating his ass (White Water) does the name Ken Starr ring a freaking bell in your liberal azz mentality. And if he (Slick Willee) kept his zipper up we might not have a 9/11 Memorial every year. 9/11 is Bill Clintons faught plain and simple.

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    • shorthanded12
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 4:54pm

      ooops “FAULT”

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    • Moonbat
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 5:16pm

      @ Shorthanded

      I can’t sit here and respond to, like, a solid year of Glenn Beck shows. Can I pick one thing? Clinton identified Bin Laden as a top threat to the US. He bombed Sudan to take out the leadership of Al Queda. Remember what happened? Republicans accused him of trying to distract the public from the Lewinsky affair. (Remember “Wag the Dog”?)

      You can pick something if you like from your list above. Seriously, though. One thing.

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    • Rowgue
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 2:29pm

      Watergate was about attempting to rig the election and the subsequent cover-up, which later proved to be pointless because he would have won by a healthy margin regardless.

      There were discussions of appointments on unrelated tapes released years later, but nothing indicating anybody was appointed to a position in exchange for something. There hasn’t been anything on any tapes that indicates anything illegal or even shady was done other than the watergate incident itself, and that isn’t even on the tapes because the relevant portions were erased.

      He comitted a crime to be sure, and should have resigned just as he did. But the myth that the entire time Nixon was in office was some long series of scandal after scandal after scandal is just that, a myth.

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    • beck_warrior
      Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:49pm

      damn liberal scum always trashing on a good american like nixon ,but is the first to side with some jihad towelhead if their rights are being “infringed” upon we should send moonbat to cuba to sit in jail with the rest of his terrorist buddies!!!!!!!!

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  • spreadcommonsensenot pc
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:34am

    Theres NO right nor wrong—–ONLY——naner naner politics——-great way to run a country

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  • drhunt
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:34am

    Colonial-you totally miss the point, which is no real surprise to me. Issa has more…MUCH more on the corruption that is pervasive in this administration. Issa, no doubt, has a stack of subpoenas on his desk ready to be delivered beginning Jan 5. Investigations will be by depositions initially, under the radar screen and out of the public(media) eye. As the investigations move forward, we’ll be reading a LOT about the findings. The Sestak scandal is the tip of the proverbial iceberg, and I seriously don’t believe that Issa is remotely tipping his hand this early, before the investigations begin. And remember this, Issa is not the only House chairperson that will conduct investigations. Vote against him if you so choose…the damage will already be exacted against BO and his minions. Besides, Issa doesn’t really care…The People spoke last November…he’s just representing all of us that can truly understand what needs to be done.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 11:34am

      Thanks DR. Hunt. I’m with you.

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    • designbyinspiration
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 3:34pm

      I’m with you, if he actually does it as justice should be served: blind. The law is the law, the reasons for the crime don’t matter all that much. If he pursues all injustices in this government, I’d be happy. I want my government afraid of US again, because we’re watching, judging and placing responsibility where it is due. THAT is our job. To judge the government, and see if it is worthy of serving at our behest.

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  • shorthanded12
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:28am

    AXLEROD: “Barry Barry…..ISSA said hes not going after us for Sestac

    BARRY: “Great that means Michelle and I have more money for vacations instead of Lawyer Fees. Send Darrell and invite for Wed nite steaks”

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  • stingerhp
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:25am

    If the shoe fits, you must go and wear it..Regardless of political standing, if you are in the wrong, you should be held accountable for it..Part of the problem is that the politicians think they are so much better than the general popuilation and are way above the law of the land..BS, its time to pay the piper folks, fire them if they do wrong and break laws..Do you think you will be overlooked if you break a law ??

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  • darlenekay
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:25am

    So let’s go after all of them. They either need to clean up the mess or get out of the way and we’ll elect people who will.

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  • jacquecustard
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:21am

    If this weak excuse is going ***** foot around it ain’t going to take much time for a third party?
    The Republicans are coming across as limp wristed and just part of the DC problem. Tea Party better get itself ready to take over cos these Republicans have no spines.

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  • mzmaj7
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:20am

    +1

    disappointing

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  • joeliberty
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:14am

    Colonial Revolutionary is right….Bush was and is a criminal. He is to be blamed for what we have today! He was and is a war-mongering big-government stooge! He created the TSA, DHS, signed into law the “Patriot Act,” and expunged the posse-commitatus law (for dummy’s this says that military cannot enforce civil laws or patrol our streets….and for good reason). Bush wanted a police state but now Obama is implementing it! I knew that the good ole GOP would betray everyone!

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    • LookTowardsTheLight
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:23am

      @joeLIBerty. Why repeat the same liberal talking points that floods this site? It just makes you look foolish. Be original for a change.

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:15pm

      i live in az too so we got numbers on our side brother!

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    • Colonial Revolutionary
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:24pm

      Joe Liberty is right. He is not spewing ******* talking points. Bush did a lot to damage our individual liberties in the name of protecting us from terrorism.

      “Those who would give up Essential Liberty
      to purchase a little Temporary Safety,
      deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”

      Ben Franklin

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  • mayihelpyou
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:14am

    Agreed. He’s (Issa) part of the problem, not the solution.
    Criminal is criminal. When you have a chance to end it you should. Regardless of who did what in the past.
    His logic is totally screwed and demonstrates his lack of integrity.
    “I think it’s ok if he did it because someone else did.”
    Does this apply to other crimes such as murder.
    Vote him out.

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  • Ruler4You
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:12am

    I guess that makes law enforcement ‘relative’ as well. So we have finally come to the point where law itself doesn’t matter either, except when you want it to. That’s just dandy.

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  • flagbearer
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:10am

    You took the words out of my mouth! Investigate and prosecute ANYONE guilty. I’m with you, Issa does his job or he’s out. They just haven’t gotten the message yet…must be slow learners.

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  • Skutt
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:08am

    They “look for waste, fraud and abuse” and then do nothing. Politics as usual! If they won’t go after the current administration for this kind of illegal activity then when will they go after any administration for this kind of activity? What a bunch of s&%#!

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  • randy
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:08am

    GOOD BYE Issa!

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    • drhunt
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:37am

      Randy-wrong. It’s goodbye liberalism and corruption…for now. Issa is just doing the heavy lifting for us Americans that are furious about what this administration has done, and tried to do. It’s time that REAL investigations proceed forward and expose the progressives for the POS that they are. The REAL fun is about to begin.

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    • Eyore
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 3:00pm

      DRHUNT
      Issa is just going through the motions
      in the end he will help in the cover up
      He is a bigger a problem as the Democrats

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  • Mordecci
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:04am

    Yea..its better to sweep it under the rug.

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    • KenInIL
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 1:24pm

      Definitely!! Only when a bunch of folks go to jail over something does begin to stop! The Bush admin is in the past. Trying to find stuff in the archives is okay if you have time, but you have the Obama admin red-handed! It will happen in the 2012 election if you don’t slap (cuff) their hands now!!

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    • taskmaster78
      Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:21am

      The system is incestuous we need to clean out; the only reason they wont approach this is because they fear it will turn out like the blue dress. The fear that the American people won’t understand the complexity of the charge is foolish. A bribe is a bribe, we understand, yet a political calculation is what they’ve made.

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  • Green Eyed Lady
    Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:01am

    Why bother to go on CNN when they only talk and never listen?

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:27am

      “they look for waste, fraud and abuse”?? That is like a ****** wondering why she is naked

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    • WhiteTeaParty
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:39am

      Why bother going on Fox where this only one view?

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    • ConservativeFeminist
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 11:57am

      Response to “WHITETEAPARTY” – you are an obvious progressive/socialist troll because FOX is the only news channel that offers both liberal and conservative viewpoints.

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    • StMichelob
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:12pm

      Wow. CNN is tightening up, it seems!
      Is Issa out of his friggin’ mind? You won’t investigate because Bush did it too? I agree, call/write this guy’s office and tell him to do his damn job, then impeach the hell outta obama. (Capitalizion withheld on principle)

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    • abc
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:24pm

      Criminal event? I don’t think so. Asking a candidate not to run or to withdraw is not illegal. Breaking and entering is. Lying about it under oath during a criminal investigation is. Issa is comparing smoking in the privacy of one’s home to grand theft auto. Only a fool would listen to this, much less reprint the comments in a blog. Fools. Go learn the law so you know what criminal means.

       
    • Fletch
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 12:32pm

      the offer of something of value to entice a candidate not to run is a felony

      Seastak was offered an appointed position (something of value)

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    • shorthanded12
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 1:01pm

      This reminds me of the BLOGO case…You cant tell me Barry, JJ Jr. (Jesse Jackson Jr.) Ralm Emanuel, Axlerod wasnt all involved with that senate seat. Mr ISSA do your dayum job and go after both sides. 2 standards one for government and the other for the rest, November 2nd was to evan the playing field.

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    • ron the veteran
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:03pm

      how about his conatitutional ineligibliity to be prez. obama is shy one american parent so the natural born citizen dont fit obama and all hes done all goes away with his ouster. go get him issa!

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    • heavyduty
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 2:17pm

      To get a few laughs, we need to have some laughter in our lives. You notice that they can’t say Obama without adding Bush into it. Same ole rhetoric just different mouths. If Bush broke the law or rules they should have called him on it when he done it. Now its Obama’s turn.

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    • bigbud
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 3:19pm

      There still talking about Bush? WTF. When oh when will they stop blaming Bush. If a law was broken
      then prosecute the ofender.We can’t keep sweeping “stuff” under the rug by saying “they did it too”.

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    • Trance
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 3:41pm

      This guy needs to be voted out. He and his ilk are exactly what is wrong with this country’s leadership.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 5:16pm

      I just wish everyone dissing Congressman Issa would watch the video again. The C.N.N. buffoon is obviously out to get Issa. I believe he does rattle him.
      I think Issa is one of the good guys. People who are so quick to judge him negatively need to learn more about the tremendous pressure his committee is under.And frankly also need to know more about Issa.
      It seems rather unfair to judge him before the new congress begins on Tuesday.

      Also…,Arizona vet I just wanted to borrow your great post vet salute and send it out to White Tea Party and Moonbat . I hope you do not mind.

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    • abc
      Posted on January 2, 2011 at 9:42pm

      Fletch, offering a candidate an appointment to drop out of a race is NOT a felony. Short, this is not like the Blogojavich case because there was not payments of cash involved, which would be a felony. George Bush awarded his biggest donors with plum ambassadorships (e.g., Spogli in Italy), which is the same thing as rewarding Sestak with a similar appointment for doing what the WH wants (i.e., dropping out of a race). This is not behavior I support, since it is not democratic and leads to less-qualified people in positions of importance in government. But let’s be clear. It is not a felony. Issa is not a lawyer and clearly doesn’t know what he is talking about. He is the richest man on the Hill, so he gets elected to office with relative ease. But he is not the brightest guy in Washington. Not by a long shot.

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    • Dstarr55
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 8:11am

      Federal law makes it a crime for anyone “who directly or indirectly, promises any employment, position, compensation, contract, appointment, or any other benefit” to someone else “as consideration, favor, or reward for any political activity or for the support of or opposition to any candidate or any political party in connection with any general or special election to any political office.” It is also illegal for a government official to use “his official authority for the purpose of interfering with, or affecting, the nomination or the election of any candidate” for Senate.

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    • abc
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 11:18am

      Starr, as a practical matter, this has never been enforced. Every President going back at least to Reagan has awarded ambassadorships to wealthy campaign donors. This would seem to fall under the federal law you point to, but it is never enforced.

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    • conservativeme
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 12:25pm

      . . . kinda like Sean Hannity . . .

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    • Rowgue
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 1:49pm

      @ABC

      Sorry you’re wrong. It is illegal to offer ANYTHING in exchange for a candidate dropping out of a race. You can try to convince somebody to drop out of a race with conversation, but as soon as there is a quid pro quo of any kind it becomes a felony criminal action.

      Try looking at facts and then judging an event rather than inventing facts that fit your narrative of the event.

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    • Rowgue
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 2:01pm

      @ABC

      As to your second point of wealthy donors being appointed to political positions. You would have to prove that they only offered their support to that candidate in exchange for being promised a position. It does not violate any law to appoint somebody that has supported you or donated funds to a position. What would make it illegal is the promise of that appointment in exchange for the support.

      If that could be proven then they would indeed be guilty of the very same felony crime. There is no question of proof here. All parties involved have admitted that he was offered a position in exchange for dropping out of the race. It’s a clear and blatant violation of the law. You are clearly no lawyer either. I’d recommend you take your own advice and take some kind of legal refresher course.

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    • abc
      Posted on January 3, 2011 at 4:38pm

      Sorry, but proving a quid pro quo is easier said than done. Not all parties are in agreement, as you claim, nor could you prove your case in a real trial. Also, the appointment of wealthy donors/fundraisers to ambassadorships is clearly a reward for their service during a campaign, which violates the spirit of the law. Again, the problem is proving the quid pro quo, which is nearly impossible in all of these cases. Rep Issa’s claim that such behavior rises to the level of breaking-and-entering is just silly, but even he is willing to admit that there is little difference between the Sestak case and, for example, Bush appointing Spogli to the position of Ambassador to Italy. You, on the other hand, continue to make distinctions without differences and ignore the real reason that Issa is not going after this one–it is impossible to prove. Finally, I can assure you that my studies in the law are vastly superior to yours.

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    • Rowgue
      Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:03am

      Yes quid pro quo is very difficult to prove, which is the distinction.

      This case has the parties involved publicly admitting that an offer was made for an appointment in exchange for dropping out of the race.

      Your stupid examples of donors being appointed to political positions are assinine. The spirit of the law isn‘t that you can’t reward someone for supporting you. The spirit of the law is that you cannot actively solicit support having arranged in advance that there would be some kind of return favor in exchange.

      Keep telling yourself whatever makes you feel good though. That University of Phoenix online law degree is serving you well.

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    • abc
      Posted on January 4, 2011 at 9:18am

      Rowgue writes a wonderful distinction without a difference: “The spirit of the law isn‘t that you can’t reward someone for supporting you. The spirit of the law is that you cannot actively solicit support having arranged in advance that there would be some kind of return favor in exchange.”

      The point of the law is to prevent bad behavior. Offering someone a plum position to drop out of the race diminishes choice in a democracy. Offering someone a plum position to raise campaign funds leads to unqualified people working in our embassies abroad. I can create scenarios in which the former is worse or better than the latter, but the “spirit of the law” is the SAME in each case. Also, please show me a person (besides yourself) that is naiive enough to think that if they raise millions for a Presidential candidate that they will not be rewarded. It is amazing how durable the fact-devoid fantasies of some people are. But I suppose you believe in angels as well.

      Finally, I think you’re projecting. Given the quality of your thinking, you should ask the University of Phoenix for a refund.

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    • rfycom
      Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:00pm

      I thought the interview was fair and balanced. I really like the ****** comment.

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