Rep. Bishop Admits There Is Fraud in Pigford, but Says ‘You Can’t Lay That at My Feet’
by Publius**UPDATED**
The videos that Big Government broke yesterday showing farmers Eddie Slaughter and Willie Head saying that congressman Sanford Bishop knew about fraud in the Pigford Settlement appear to have broken Congressman Bishop. An angry Bishop called the local paper in Albany, Georgia and far from denying the claims that he know about fraud and did nothing about it, he readily admits it.
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From the Albany Herald in Albany, Georgia:
An internet video surfaced Tuesday in which a black farmer, Eddie Slaughter of Buena Vista, accuses Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Albany, of being aware of fraud in the $1 billion Pigford farm discrimination settlement. That prompted a sharp and angry reaction from the congressman.
“Yes, I am aware that there is fraud in the program, that’s why anti-fraud provisions were written into the settlement,” Bishop said Thursday morning “My job was to help secure funding for constituents who had been discriminated against by the USDA. It’s not my job to monitor fraud in the program. I can’t assume responsibility for fraud. You can’t lay that at my feet.
“This is ridiculous. It’s not my job to determine who is a qualified claimant or not, or who gets paid or who doesn’t get paid.”
The settlement was the result of a class action lawsuit filed in 1997 by black farmer Timothy Pigford against the United States Department of Agriculture and then-Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman.
According to Wikipedia, the suit alleged the USDA discriminated against black farmers when deciding to allocate price support loans, disaster payments for farm ownership and operating loans, and that the USDA had failed to process subsequent complaints about racial discrimination.
The suit was settled in 1999 under a consent decree where all black farmers were to be paid $50,000 and granted certain loan forgiveness and tax offsets.
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"You can’t lay that at my feet."
Oh really? Dumb ass….
Rep Bishop is a Fraud!
"You can't lay that at my feet."
This was not meant to be laid at your feet but a little higher. It's meant to smack you in the @$$ and then into a jail cell.
Did Bishop not oppose said anti-fraud provisions on a party line vote? Not only is it not his job, but like the Medicare fraud prevention program, they did everything they could to kill it so it would be NOBODY'S job to find the fraud.
It is everyone's job to fight fraud, waste and abuse. I'm really beginning to think that Jeff Foxworthy should revamp his show to the format of "Is your Congressman smarter than a fifth grader?"
“Yes, I am aware that there is fraud in the program"
Knowing of a crime and not reporting it makes your Dumb A$$ an accomplice
Priceless. Another unaccountable democrat that lies through his teeth.
We can and will lay it at your feet and on your head. The settlement is mostly fraud thats why. Dumb ASS
Just another raciest bureaucrat claiming he's helping his people, when really he's hurting them.
To those that elected this fraud…ENJOY…… while he screws you!
You couldn't make this stuff up. No wonder we have a $14 trillion debt. We have Congressmen who don't think it is their job to make sure the taxpayers money gets used in a responsible manner. Did he forget he is supposed to represent all his constituents, not just those he picks.
Damn straight! Man, they squeal like little pigfords when they get caught, don't they?
Why not? He is the one of the people who pushed for the Fraud to take place in the first place.
I would not be shocked to find out he is getting a $50,000.00 Pigford check, and his wife, and his kids, and his dog, and his cat……
"You can't lay that at my feet."
How to respond?
Either pigsfeet, or hogwash, would be apropos.
This guy could be Charlie Rangel's brother!
These guys can't possibly lie fast enough to keep ahead of the destruction and fraud they've left in their wake.
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Yo sho' right Rep. Bishop. You knew there is fraud in Pigsty settlement, but blaming black people for crime is racist. Blaming white people for crime is thoughtful social commentary. Gotcha. Took the words right out of my moth.
Uhh– No–Uhhh –NO! Uhh–It's NOT my fault!! There was DISCRIMINATION and –Uhhh –we need to FOCUS on -Uhhh—On that!– Uhhh– Don't —Uhhh- don't focus on me.
Freakin' ,Thieven' IDIOT!
"From the Albany Herald in Albany, Georgia—————–
"According to Wikipedia, the suit alleged the USDA discriminated against black farmers when deciding to allocate price support loans………………….."
Don't hurt yourselves doing all that intense "research," Albany Herald in Albany, Georgia.
You could have gotten better background reading the Big sites.
Lawmakers interject themselves into issues they see as illegal or unfair all the time. They did it for Major League Baseball, the price of oil and even for rap music lyrics and children's television. For Bishop to claim that stopping the fraud in this lawsuit was not part of his job is a disgrace. He has a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers for the laws he votes on and he is simply trying to distance himself from the Pigford turd ball.
Are you channeling ObaMao with out TOTUS
Giveaway$ to privileged constituents fraught with fraud under the false premise of reparation without accountability.
Sound like Pigford? Try Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pigford is just a micro-example of what Dems actually did when they were in charge of mortgage banking for a long period of time. The adults in the room better learn to stand up to the cries of "You hate the poor!' We don't hate the poor, but we don't love them enough to make millions more of them by bringing the American economic system to its knees. Pigford and the sub-prime mortgage debacle are branches off the same tree.
Just as allways. When caught politicians point the finger at anyone but themselves. He's guilty as hell and he knows it. Would like to see his net worth today compared to two years ago.
Who, me! I ain't done nothin!
Are "You might be a Congressman if…"
One of the hallmarks of the Ruing Class is lack of accountability. The rules we all live by do not apply to those of the privileged class. Even if investigated (rare occurrence) the judge dismisses the case.
His answer leaves me breathless, so I'll just have to use my finger…..
bet if you follow the money, you'll find this pig
Hmm- That WOULD explain why I went into a trance!
Hey he is in the chain of people who signed off on the payments to the fraud. The blame is already up to his knees know!
“Yes, I am aware that there is fraud in the program, that’s why anti-fraud provisions were written into the settlement,” Bishop said Thursday morning.
Uh, how did that work out for ya Rep. Bishop? Those anti-fraud provisions you signed off on must have contained a few blank sheets of paper or so. Rep. Bishop, do the right thing and recall this bill for quality assurance review. To simply shrug this off is being disrespectful towards the bonafide plaintiffs, to you and the CBC, and the taxpayers who must pick up the tab for this bogus suit. It's time members of Congress do the right thing and lead by example. The ball's in your court.
WE THE PEOPLE are "held accountable" for any crimes we commit — It is time that CONgress is held to the same standard! Enough theft of $$$ from the American Taxpayers.
DON'T FORGET – WE PAY YOUR SALARY!!!
It does not belong at his feet, it is a mantle of pride for him to wear called REPARATIONS. ALL CBC MEMBERS OWN this BASTARD!!!
Do you know how fast a crackhead can go through $50,000.00? They will be back to stealing in a week.
The unfortunate reality of the darkies continues to weigh down America.
"Ees not my Yob"……..standard union excuse.
Time to shine some light in there so we can watch all the little roaches scurry away. These types of vermin hate the light.
Equality for me but not for thee…
My seeming contempt for the American negro has been replaced long ago with simple pity.
My contempt for liberal trolls is still contempt.
Bright sunlight or a wooden stake. The only way to rid us of those vampires, I mean parasites…
but we can lay it at your hooves, little piggie
I, also, will be watching with a BIG smile as their heads implode. Nature abhors a vaccum.
Better triple the order for wooden stakes.
Moron, we're after every person who voted for this travesty of a bill, not just you. We need to get all of the numbskulls that supported this and voted for it.
Reparations my arse, get off your dead arse and on your dying feet, and make something of yourselves. THAT is what has to be drummed into the heads of those on constant government hand outs. Time limit, term limits, and competency exams BEFORE any person is allowed to run for Congress or Pres.
Anyone else notice that really the only stories that libs reply to are ones that they really try to recreate the narrative. there is too much evidence in this case to refute and the fact that Bishop states there is fraud, but never states he will start an investigation or the fact that he just set up the scapegoat as well so wait and see on that.
"“This is ridiculous. It’s not my job to determine who is a qualified claimant or not, or who gets paid or who doesn’t get paid.”
They just arrested some of the Italian Mafia family on the east coast. The Black Maifia will never get arrested because we will owe them reparations from the time the Muslims put them on ships in Africa and sold them in the Americas and they can get away with anything. Bishop included.
He is not a representative of the honest, hard working Black people who have made huge contributions to this country. MLK would have him arrested.
"“Yes, I am aware that there is fraud in the program, that’s why anti-fraud provisions were written into the settlement,” Bishop said Thursday morning “My job was to help secure funding for constituents who had been discriminated against by the USDA. It’s not my job to monitor fraud in the program. I can’t assume responsibility for fraud. You can’t lay that at my feet."
WOWIE, ZOWIE, is this congressional clown some kind of idiot, or what???
It is at his feet cuz it fell out of holes in his pockets. Or was it wrapped in cellophane and fell out of his freezer when he was going for ice cream.
Excuse me Rep. Sanford? You are paid by the American Taxpayer to do just that. Instead, you are the epitomy of graft and colusion. Never one to accept responsibility, you continue to defraud the American taxpayer and blame it upon others. POS.
Go away you POS. The huffpo wants you to return to the nest.
No,but we all here are smarter than a politician!
Waters,Rangle,Jackson Lee, Lewis, hank Johnson now this doofus Bishop . Why do they get on television and utter crap that is untrue, always pointing the finger at someone else, they will not take responsibility for their actions They should know by now the race game is over
HEY (SANFORD AND SON) JUST BECAUSE THE BLACK CAUCUS(maxene waters etc)belives looting the taxpayers is paybacks for slavery, should be no excuse,hopefully the new congress will investigate and remove all corrupt politicians,no matter who??
unfortunatley political correctness and touchey feeley propaganda will prevent any accountability (does crooked charlie rangles punishment) ring a bell??
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