Comments on: Ethics probes may be least of Congress’ problems

By: John Ellison

John Ellison — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:57:26 +0000

Political corruption is the biggest threat to our country. It’s time for the AJC and other news media to treat it as such.

By: yinglan

yinglan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:52:03 +0000

Government officials have access to sensitive information that can inevitably lead to complications when this information is leaked or misused. At the very least, it is encouraging to know that this newly established (since 2008) “quasi-independent” OCE is actually investigating cases that I thought had been swept under the rug, such as the potential conflict of interest in stock investments certain Congressional representatives had (like Waters) given their role in the bank bailouts.
(see who and how much$$$: http://insidertrading.procon.org/viewresource.asp?resourceID=002662)

Of course, ultimately, disciplinary actions are still left up to Members of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to decide. But at least now we know there are investigations, and if we never hear about the results, then we can be our own judge of how effective the OCE is in curbing congressional breaches of ethics.

By: Del

Del — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:06:53 +0000

Did y’all know that today marks the 40th. year for the internet. Don’t you just love Al Gore and for the last few years he’s been hard at work out there inventing global warming. See, lib’s can be productive on occasion. Thought I’d post this to show how fair minded I really am.

By: Del

Del — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:51 +0000

Taxpayer

Yeah you’re probably right, however, the Lib’s just get their facts distorted and I’m only one of others on this blog who try to get them straight. Oh well, I guess the revolution and then the re-education camps.

By: Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:49:35 +0000

Paul

October 30th, 2009
11:42 am

*Hey, is Lieberman really a Democrat?*

If you were to ask me this question 30 or 40 years ago I would say yes. Back in those day I voted democrat most of the time. Unfortunately, the party abandoned me and those with similar political leanings.

Bringing it closer to home. Do the modern GA gub. democrat candidates resemble George Busbee, Joe Frank Harris or Zell Miller? I know, I know, you libs hate Miller. Just sayin’. Also do any of the modern GA democrat senate candidates resemble Sam Nunn?

When my parents (depression era) began voting Republican, well, I knew the Democrat party had changed.

By: Repukes and DummyCrats are ALL Scum

Repukes and DummyCrats are ALL Scum — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:49:07 +0000

Everyone in Congress is corrupt, that is why we need to limit terms in office to ONE only. Kick the would-be AmeriKan aristocrats out on the street after one term, no pension, no health care, just a good swift kick in the panties and out they go. Make it so….

By: Bosch

Bosch — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:44:46 +0000

Paul,

“Bosch

Better?”

Actually, I thought that was pretty clever of me. I saw that jewel yesterday, and thought, “Oh, I gotta save that one.”

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:44:13 +0000

Make that, just like Specter’s really a Republican.

Headin’ upstairs.

By: Dusty

Dusty — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:43:02 +0000

Hey, hey, is the music still going?

Wasn’t “Santa Claus is coming to town” played during Obama’s campaign?? Just ask Santa what you want and he will bring it.

Murtha??

I thought they took pictures and caught him in the act of accepting bribes. ( If somebody put in a link with that, I don’t usually open links!)

Bosch,

Putting shrimp in grits was an old Carpetbagger trick used to reject Southerners happy with eggs, bacon and grits, or sausage in hog’killing time. The only revenge the CBs got was indigestion and high cholesterol. How are you feeling?

Veterans??

My father(army medical), my husband (Navy), my son, (army). Do I get any points here? I even place my hand over my heart when I pledge allegience. Yep, I’m a Republican. (Will Jay modeerate my posts again?)

Pelosi

Will never drain the swamps, Paul. Don’t even ask. Her best friends live there quite profitably..

By: Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:42:49 +0000

All this talk about military service brings to mind a certain politician with whose policies I strongly disagreed. That being said, he is a true gentleman and decorated WWII hero. I never heard him use his military background and accomplishments to gain political favor. He is a decent, modest man whose life is the stuff of books and movies. Again, I strongly disagreed with much of his political philosophy, but I admire him greatly. Who am I talking about? 1972 Democratic Presidential Nominee George McGovern. If you’re not familiar with his life, look it up on the internet. I truly believe you will come away impressed.