Saturday Open Thread: Rangel Edition
by PubliusThis week, the House Ethics Committee found that Rep. Charlie Rangel, Chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, violated House rules. There are more pending investigations.
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He's a dirtbag. Next.
These people, (the Dems), are the most corrupt bunch I've ever seen…
There seems to be no outcry …So many people seem to be accepting this
corruption…(All the tax-dodgers, the thugs, etc.)..It's unbelievable!!
You would think people would be up in arms by now!
He’s black, a congress critter, so he gets a special, minority mulligan.
Gut this focker like a fish.
Rangel is the poster child of an arrogant , pilfering, graft riddled pathological lying politician !!!
His biggest legal headache is going to be the undeclared rental income from his island bungalow. If the average citizen did just 1 of a dozen different crimes this despicable piece of human offal has committed we would be up to our foreheads in legal bills and fines as well as potential jail time.
God Bless Our Troops
God Bless America
OORAH
Rangel is probably the pinnacle example of what an entitlement mentality, in a climate of enabling liberal guilt, leads to.
I understand Rangel is a lying, cheating, dirt bag. I do not understand how the rank and file Dems allow him to remain in office and a chair no less. As enablers, they are condoning his actions. Pathetic our elected leaders have little or no moral center.
and………He's a democrat so all the rules are different.
He is an irresponsible bum who takes no responsibility for his own actions, blames others for his mistakes, likes to spend taxpayer money and thinks he is untouchable. I don't which is fatter him or his ego.
The leaders are as corrupt as Rangel, and they no doubt
have one thing or another on each other….You keep quiet,
and I'll keep quiet, or else!
Scumbag politician.
I used to hear him tell me in how many ways I was a racist [no more of that???]
But now the plantation owner blames his SLAVES when HE gets in trouble.
I would like to see him stay though he's a good poster boy for the dems.
"Pathetic our elected leaders have little or no moral center".
Quite generous, little.
Nail him to the wall….and then finish the investigation on our president who's not an American citizen. He received a grant while going to collage for being a foreigner. He was born outside the U.S. and has never applied for citizenship.
Stick around, Chuckie!! You and others are the face of the Dems in November 2010. Can you say unprecedented LANDSLIDE? This time it won't be a "temper tantrum". It will be a full fledged ass whipping!!
why are they not in jail might be a better question….
Nancy Pelosi still denies that he did anything wrong. The Dems encourage corruption from ACORN to Rangel, from SEIU to the White House…there is no end to it!
If Andrew helps keep this latest episode alive, maybe we can put this on the "front burner" and run this racist out of town. One can hope can't they?
obama?
Maybe nobody in Congress wants to go after him because they all have too many little secrets.
Great picture. Mr. Rangel looks like he has just been to the undertaker to try on his burial suit.
I know. It's a close call. But when we're talking about congress and no one can touch that level entitlement, not even ACORN, Rainbow/PUSH, or even the MSM. They're aristocrats, just without the royal titles.
He probably was involved in the Proposed Chicago Olympics Money-Go-Round schemes, too. How in the world did he get into office. Is he up for election in November. C’mon November. I am making out of State Contributions.
How would you like to meet all the filthy swine that put this immoral slob back into office every election? This country is dying- buy gold and guns, kids, I'm tellin' ya.
Yeah, but hardly relevant. The left loves to make fun of Rush Limbaugh's weight, too. They even go out of their way to use old photos of him, rather than recent ones which show significant and admirable weight loss.
I believe there is some legal actions pending on Mr Obama's qualifications and credentials.
He's been at Michelle's Food Oasis.
It is the responsibility of the Speaker to select Committee Chairs who are above reproach. Some of
these charges against Rangel have been pending for years. If the Speaker is an honest woman, why
would she allow someone with a tainted record Chair a committee? Our conclusion must be, she is
not honest either. Many Congressmen serve for decades without rising to the levels Rangel has. His
war record (need to find those who served w/ Rangle), & his race have served him well. What other
qualifications does he have? Probably none, would be my guess. I must question this system of 'rank'
the House evidently uses to determine promotion to chairmanship. Charlie has been hanging on by
his fingernails for years. I one saw a picture of him in which his hand was clearly in view, his nails were
long, almost like a womans'. Wonder if he cross-dresses when he goes to Bwanys house for a party?
rush is just big boned.
charlie rangel is full fledged chubby.
michelle o'bama is gonnacatch him & put him in a program.
pelosie promised to drain the swamp, i guess so we could get a better look at the swamp monsters.
More proof that you cannot sugar coat a turd.
Now that would be a sight! Can you image the FLOtuS, in sweats, with whistle in hand, barking at Rangel while he negotiates an obstacle course complete with swinging ropes, climbing walls, and process servers brandishing criminal indictments?! Talk about "The Biggest Loser!"
Jabba the Hutt needs to go !!! I look at the picture in this post and I keep waiting to see princess Leia wrapping a chain around his neck LOL
Getting Rangel, the slum lord and tax cheat, on a charge like is this is like nailing Capone (Did I just use Capone on a thread about Rangel?) for tax evasion.
This guy has long be the poster child for corrupt machine politics. Elected year after year with the help of ACORN, unions and the education system. His constituents are six grade level idiots going along in lock step.
And the libs make fun of the Tea Party participants……………
Let all the poisons that lurk in the mud come out.
now you're talking.
poor charlie. if she was coming after me, i'd drop a few pounds quick.
the last thing i need is a chick who graduated from princeton nagging me.
also, looking at the photo of charlie, didja ever see him and al sharpton in the same room together? i think they're secretly the same.
I would suggest you attack him on his Congressional record and leave his military record out of it !!! I pulled this from the net and can say John Kerry he is not >>>>
He was soon sent to Korea, where he received both a Purple Heart for being injured and a Bronze Star for bravery. The wounded Rangel led 40 of his comrades for three days behind enemy lines rather than surrender.
He was wounded at the time and the 40 men he lead out would of testified in order for him to recieve the Bronze Star…
scum
I guess high crimes and misdemeanors only apply to the executive branch. Or maybe you need every vote you can get.
Just read the Rangel Rule which was introduced in 2009:
HR 735
‘SEC. 7529. UNITED STATES CITIZENS EXEMPT FROM PENALTIES AND INTEREST.
‘Any individual who is a citizen of the United States and who writes ‘Rangel Rule’ on the top of the first page of the return of tax imposed by chapter 1 for any taxable year shall be exempt from any requirement to pay interest, and from any penalty, addition to tax, or additional amount, with respect to such return.'.
And Pelosi still needs to drain the swamp! Charlie needs to go… STRAIGHT TO PRISON
If he does not serve time, there should be riots in the street! Enough already. The next contract with America needs to include the stipulation that we will prosecute these criminals.
One can only wonder what there is about his congressional district that prompts people to keep electing charming crooks. First Adam Clayton Powell and now THIS disreputable thief who, by the way, has become a multi-millionaire on a salary that even the government considers to be considerably LESS than what constitutes "rich."
Besides that, if Pelosi asked him to step down, the liberals would lose their argument that whites are only against Obama because they are racist. Charlie will keep his position until 1-1-2011, when all of them will lose their current position.
They WOULD be…if the MSM were really doing the job newspapers and news programs are SUPPOSED to do and telling the truth about Democrats (and a few Republicans, for that matter.) The secret to keeping your corruption hidden is simply to be a "progressive." If you can make that claim, you're in like Flynt.
Let the Elite play by the same rules we do…BUT HIM IN JAIL…….
lol……Everytime I look at that picture of Rangel, he looks like the
cat that swallowed the canary, and is holding back the belch….
He should be in jail getting his rump "Rangeled"
Sadly, I believe this is not a "party" issue, but a lifestyle of entitlement that both parties seem to believe in after a few years in office. My problem is it seems the Dems are willing to continue the lie even after the cat gets out of the bag. That ties into their elitist belief system that they are smarter than the people and if you disagree with their visions then you are a knuckledragger. This guy should man up and own the truth, if not, Madam Speaker needs to send this guy packing, period, end of story.
Charlie is but the tip of the iceberg. If Nancy won't do anything, we will. The Congress is the Titanic of 2010. It's going down. We will choose the survivors.
He'll end up the same way Murtha did. The'll say he really didn't do anything wrong,"knowingly" Ha. Makes me sick every time.
Rangle is the stereotype corrupt, hypocrite, scum ball politician.
Pleading ignorance to the very laws that pass through the committee he's chairman of. What a jerk! He is a candidate for a good tar and feathering, or public locks. WE need to bring these fine traditions back.
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He's the poster boy for what's wrong in Washington!
Thief, liar, racists and a PUNK …
I agree that Charlie should go immediately! I also think Sen. John Ensign should go immediately! Go to judicialwatch.com for a top 10 List of the crooks in DC. Tea Party members unite & have all the ones who cheat thrown out! That's the only way we will clean house! Apologies are necessary from all these people plus shouldering the responsibilities for what they've done. We have to get rid of the "scratching each others' backs". An atmosphere has to be created that if you cheat…your out! Both parties have to warn all members…w/ a lot of seniority & w/ none…that if you cheat, we're coming after you! It doesn't matter if you've been supporting a piece of legislation that will benefit many, your out! It doesn't matter if your going to mess up things w/ certain lobbyists, your out! The only thing a politician brings to the office is his character. If that can be bought, then he can be fired & punished. Why do we need this? Its because of what many of you have written…if we get caught doing "those kinds of things", we pay the price. They don't…and that has to change.
Because equally disgusting people are in charge of the elections. That, and he is in a district that "votes skin", and votes for as much confiscation of funds from the achievers, for transfers to their shiftless selves.
As an exercise in associations, please reply with your impressions of:
1)What does Rangel's countenance make you think of?
2? If you were in a crowd and saw this guy coming near you, what would you do?
3) You know his face, you know his voice, you know his tack. What occupation would you think Charlie would be good at?
4) What product would Charlie be best at selling?
Responses are appreciated. I'm sure there is humor out there, despite the consternation at having such a low-life scuzzbag as a member of Congress.
The Dems are just as corrupt as Rangel!!
He is a Dem, so no story here. Besides, Pelosi is presiding over the most ethical swamp in history.
Not going to happen with Holder in charge! He refuses to prosecute a black person (black panthers!)
catherwood · 5 minutes ago
As an exercise in associations, please reply with your impressions of:
1)What does Rangel's countenance make you think of?
2? If you were in a crowd and saw this guy coming near you, what would you do?
3) You know his face, you know his voice, you know his tack. What occupation would you think Charlie would be good at?
4) What product would Charlie be best at selling?
Responses are appreciated. I'm sure there is humor out there, despite the consternation at having such a low-life scuzzbag as a member of Congress.
I'm afraid this is one local seat / election we will not be able to nationize,…….
Remember,……..we are talking about …Harlem.
#1….I posted earlier, and here it is again…
Everytime I look at that picture of Rangel, he looks like the
cat that swallowed the canary, and is holding back the belch….
(Can you picture the feathers floating out of his mouth should
he belch?)
#2 I would feel safe in a crowd, but in a dark alley or a lonely
street, I think I would watch my purse….
#3 Mafia hitman..
#4 Hot goods!
I do not know about that. I think that you can sugar coat a turd and if you use enough, you can actually camouflage the little turd to the point somebody may be tempted to actually take a bite. However, that is when you realize that a turd is a turd, no matter how nicely it dresses itself up or how hard some try to convince you that it is not a turd. This a problem with our superficial society, we get fooled over and over by sugar coated turds. Eventually, the true nature of a turd is revealed and this is one the basic lessons learned in "Turd Studies". I have become aware through my studies that actually most politicians are sugar coated turds.
Answers to my own questions:
1. a dying overweight ferret
2. hide my wallet and gather my children close
3. a body parts broker in Bangkok
4. stolen cars
Chairman of the House Ways and Means…..you have to be pretty sharp to hold that position….
And this guy who has been in the House for eons… was unaware how this juncket was being financed????
Ah but Charlie, don't worry,…… you got one big thing going for you,………you are a DEMOCRAT.
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1. That was a good one
2. He is a crowd
3. Hot air balloon salesman
4. cow chips
Yeah, better be careful about throwing the staff under the bus! They probably know where all the bodies are buried!
1. I don't know why, but for some reason I think of a turtle when I see him. (Apologies to all the turtles of the world)
I never knew that. How far he has fallen…
In the picture He looks as if the Chili-dogs have come home to roost!
He's a goddamn fraud and a thief. He and Sharpe James are like the Chicago politicians of the East.
Another clear example of putting the foreigner over us(Deut. 17:15)! It's called "black"mail! Picture a white man getting away with this so brazengly! We have seen nothing yet! Wait until obama blackmails us! Heat up the the ovens!
If the next Congress doesn't prosecute these thugs, then they too will be thrown out!!!!!
Ill be more impressed when someone actually charges the RangHo with a crime. This guy has more RICO violations than the IPCC. We put Vito Genovese away for life and John Gotti died in Marion federal penetentary for less than what RangHO hass done. Enough about “ethics violations” .How about charging and convicting RangHO for actual crimes?
Ain't nuffin' going to happen to big, bad Charlie. He do whatever and whenever he want to.
Is race a mitigating factor in determining ethics in Congress? Does the Black Caucus only respect justice and integrity when it comes with perks and entitlements, but not with respect to responsibility ?
He's Pelosi's pet and she rewards him for delivering the Black Caucus to support her radical agenda.
Possible that he just layed one of those chili-dogs in his drawers.
Pelosi couldn't recognize anything right…that is correct.
There ya go!!! little and big secrets.
"Referring to the two memos by his staff counsel, Rangel said her "use of the word sponsor does not suggest an understanding that the corporations were `sponsors' within the meaning of the House rules i.e. that their funds were being used to pay for member travel." ….
It's so easy for these criminal politicians to point the finger at someone on the lower rung of the ladder, and feign ignorance, than to admit the truth! "The use of the word sponsor.."?! Is that like, "I don't know what 'is' is..??? You know, if WE THE PEOPLE have to follow the letter of the law or go to jail, then those in charge in Washington should be held to the same standard!! I am getting tired of the criminal acts going unpunished in our Capital!!!
1.A fox caught in the hen house
2 Get ready to throw up on him
3 Who took Madoff's place?
4 Snake Oil
With all his obvious qualifications, I'm surprised he isn't our president.
Who else takes vacations and doesn't give a thought to who pays?
I posted elsewhere that what must happen with Rangel is at the announcement of the Congressional break he's driven out to McGuire AFB in an Ambien stupor, then he wakes up on the beach in the Caribbean, surrounded by sycophants.
Isn't this guy a piece of work, right there with William Jefferson, Dem. LA, literally caught with his claw in the cookie jar and denial is his justification of choice and if you don't buy that, you're a racist….
This guy thinks he is living back in the 90's when people were fearful of speaking thier minds — back when they tried to shtu us up and shut us down with political correctness. Well, thanks be to God that those days are behind us now.
Spot-on!!!!
Charlie Rangel is from the 'Old boy's & girl's network' of the Black entitlement school ot thought who prophesies publicly and privately how : " My slave masters have sent me here today ". How much more of this B.S. are the rest of us supposed to tolerate , and for how long ? Always looking the other way, feeling guilty for no reason, whatching our American values sink to the lowest levels, year after year, too scared to say a word that might fragment : P.C. while THUGS like Rangel, Jackson, Sharpton and the rest , impregnate themselves with entitlements that make the …' Old White Boys Network ' look like paupers ! People like Pelosie and Reid are their Pmps always looking the other way as long as it is Politically advantages for them to do so regardless of public disdain or at the very least on moral grounds. It is time for a real Revolution in this country, by voting all the bums out on both sides of the isle !!!
Poor fish.
It's not only Rangel but Pelsoi , Maxine Waters, Finestien, this whole group that are Corrupt ! Just look at the Obama WH calling the NEA to put out Obama Grap on our Taxes ! Look at Acorn Billions of our Taxes going to Elect Obama now That's Corruption of the highest ! Deano
Dang, I knew I'd be late to this thread by opening Photoshop. Oh well.
It looks like our man Rangel has been holding out on us…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/weweed_up/4393120420...
Just imagine if he were a white conservative Christian.
These people hide behind their skin color and their progressive National Socialist allies.
They are attorneys, so they just change the laws to suit themselves….
All of his responses will soon be coming from a nice house overlooking the Caribean Sea….
Be afraid, be very afraid…
No wonder the price of sugar has gone up in the last two years….
Proof yet again of the two America's: Those that impose the law and those of us that have to live the law. Rangel is a class-less act and should be behind bars.
he's really chubby too.
Rangel is the poster child for everything wrong with D.C.
I suggest that Mr. Toyoda of the Toyota Motor Company use the same defense that Rangel does. He can say….I am not responsible for something my engineering staff did! …..Would Congressmen and Congresswomen let him say that… for just one second? NO WAY! …what a hypocrite Rangel is. He needs to go…..behind bars!
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