Comments on: BREAKING: House Passes Sham Ethics Reform http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:48:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Scrutiny Hooligans » Chuck T.’s Greatest Hits: Congressman Charles Taylor Votes For Sham Ethics Reform http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-3/#comment-3003245 Scrutiny Hooligans » Chuck T.’s Greatest Hits: Congressman Charles Taylor Votes For Sham Ethics Reform Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:54:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-3003245 [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...] [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...]

]]> By: Scrutiny Hooligans » Chuck T.’s Greatest Hits: Congressman Charles Taylor Votes For Sham Ethics Reform http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-3/#comment-3002485 Scrutiny Hooligans » Chuck T.’s Greatest Hits: Congressman Charles Taylor Votes For Sham Ethics Reform Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:04:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-3002485 [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...] [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...]

]]> By: Scrutiny Hooligans » Chuck T.’s Greatest Hits: Congressman Charles Taylor Votes For Sham Ethics Reform http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-3/#comment-3002458 Scrutiny Hooligans » Chuck T.’s Greatest Hits: Congressman Charles Taylor Votes For Sham Ethics Reform Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:03:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-3002458 [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...] [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...]

]]> By: Testy Hooligans - If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your ch http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-3/#comment-2199372 Testy Hooligans - If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your ch Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:34:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-2199372 [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...] [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...]

]]> By: Testy Hooligans - If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your ch http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-3/#comment-2199076 Testy Hooligans - If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your ch Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:38:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-2199076 [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...] [...] toothless bill designed to give incumbents rhetorical cover going into the ‘06 election. Via Think Progress, here’s a list of things the bill does not include: “– No Restrictions on Lavish [...]

]]> By: House Passes Sham Lobbying Reform Bill at SOTUblog http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-3/#comment-1417792 House Passes Sham Lobbying Reform Bill at SOTUblog Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:17:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-1417792 [...] Earlier today, the GOP-controlled House passed lobbyist reform measures that the Washington Post said were a “sham.” Think Progress noted several provisions that lacked from the legislation, despite promises for a comprehensive bill: – No Restrictions on Lavish Gifts: Current gift limits will remain unchanged. – No Ban on Free Exotic Trips: Lawmakers will still be able to accept lavish privately-funded trips from lobbyists. – No Increase in Lobbyist Transparency: Lobbyists can continue to pay $25,000 or $50,000 for a campaign fundraiser, with no oversight. – No Ethics Training for Members: Ethics training will be mandatory for all congressional staff, but not for members. – No Revolving Door Slow-Down: A companion piece of legislation to the lobbying bill would require administration officials to wait at least two years after they leave office before becoming lobbyists. But there is no legislation to create a similar two-year waiting period for lawmakers. – No Grassroots Lobbying Regulation: There are no disclosure rules “for professional lobbying firms that are retained to spend money on campaigns aimed at stimulating the public to lobby Congress, including multimillion dollar advertising campaigns.” – No Enforcement of Existing Rules: The bill “includes no mechanism for enforcing and monitoring old and new rules.” – Weak Earmark Reform: The bill restricts appropriations earmarks, but does not reform earmarks in tax and authorization bills. [...] [...] Earlier today, the GOP-controlled House passed lobbyist reform measures that the Washington Post said were a “sham.” Think Progress noted several provisions that lacked from the legislation, despite promises for a comprehensive bill: – No Restrictions on Lavish Gifts: Current gift limits will remain unchanged. – No Ban on Free Exotic Trips: Lawmakers will still be able to accept lavish privately-funded trips from lobbyists. – No Increase in Lobbyist Transparency: Lobbyists can continue to pay $25,000 or $50,000 for a campaign fundraiser, with no oversight. – No Ethics Training for Members: Ethics training will be mandatory for all congressional staff, but not for members. – No Revolving Door Slow-Down: A companion piece of legislation to the lobbying bill would require administration officials to wait at least two years after they leave office before becoming lobbyists. But there is no legislation to create a similar two-year waiting period for lawmakers. – No Grassroots Lobbying Regulation: There are no disclosure rules “for professional lobbying firms that are retained to spend money on campaigns aimed at stimulating the public to lobby Congress, including multimillion dollar advertising campaigns.” – No Enforcement of Existing Rules: The bill “includes no mechanism for enforcing and monitoring old and new rules.” – Weak Earmark Reform: The bill restricts appropriations earmarks, but does not reform earmarks in tax and authorization bills. [...]

]]> By: tjcporet22 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-591881 tjcporet22 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 23:07:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-591881 discuss discuss

]]> By: tjcporet22 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-591874 tjcporet22 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 23:05:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-591874 After having read all the post on this site it has reafirmed a thought that I have had for years about the Democratic Party and that is that the party has no platform other than to dislike and despise Republicans. Remember Howard Dean is the DNC chairman, Nancy Pelosi is the Minority leader and not once have either mentioned any programs or ideas that would improve the political landscape. Nor have any of you. Mostly rants and raves for comments. True change for the Democratic Party will come when people like y'all dicuss ideas and how bad you see someone as. You can't change history, but maybe you can guide the future. After having read all the post on this site it has reafirmed a thought that I have had for years about the Democratic Party and that is that the party has no platform other than to dislike and despise Republicans. Remember Howard Dean is the DNC chairman, Nancy Pelosi is the Minority leader and not once have either mentioned any programs or ideas that would improve the political landscape. Nor have any of you. Mostly rants and raves for comments. True change for the Democratic Party will come when people like y’all dicuss ideas and how bad you see someone as. You can’t change history, but maybe you can guide the future.

]]> By: Ohio 2nd Blog » Schmidt Helps Pass Sham “Ethics Reform” http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-539343 Ohio 2nd Blog » Schmidt Helps Pass Sham “Ethics Reform” Fri, 05 May 2006 13:33:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-539343 [...] Jean Schmidt joined her fellow “conservatives” in passing snow job snake oil masked as lobbying reform. Think Progress breaks down what the bill is missing: [...] [...] Jean Schmidt joined her fellow “conservatives” in passing snow job snake oil masked as lobbying reform. Think Progress breaks down what the bill is missing: [...]

]]> By: The Bush Awareness Report » Blog Archive » Republicans throw the Constitution under a bus, back up the bus, and run it over again http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-537813 The Bush Awareness Report » Blog Archive » Republicans throw the Constitution under a bus, back up the bus, and run it over again Thu, 04 May 2006 21:48:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-537813 [...] Think Progress [...] [...] Think Progress [...]

]]> By: Marty Didier http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-537659 Marty Didier Thu, 04 May 2006 20:48:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-537659 If this were a <strong>Mammoth Crime Syndicate</strong> trying to save their hide (<strong>which they are !</strong>) then it would make sense that we are witnessing an interest to try to save their butts. I was in a family for more than 26 years that joined Organized Crime, but this wasn’t any ordinary crime system. While in the family, we were laundering money for this mammoth sized crime system. We were also one of many, so beware, there are many others. But what does that say? When I say that I was in a family who’s job is to launder money for Political Corruption, International Drug Distribution and very wide scale Fraud and it’s linked all the up to our Federal level Political system, what does that tell you? There’s a great deal more that I could talk about and that includes a lot of detail. But beware, there are other worse crimes than corruption and wiretapping that have been going on way before 9/11 that this group is involved in. Just remember, they brag about being “<strong>The World’s Largest Criminal System</strong>” for good reason! Also, <em><strong>for every 10 involved, 7 are Republicans and 3 are Democrats</strong></em>! Gee, could that be part of the reason why sensible meaningful laws aren’t passed? If everyone is upset now, just wait till the other worse crimes surface and you’ll want to immediately take action to save yourself! If this were a Mammoth Crime Syndicate trying to save their hide (which they are !) then it would make sense that we are witnessing an interest to try to save their butts.

I was in a family for more than 26 years that joined Organized Crime, but this wasn’t any ordinary crime system. While in the family, we were laundering money for this mammoth sized crime system. We were also one of many, so beware, there are many others. But what does that say? When I say that I was in a family who’s job is to launder money for Political Corruption, International Drug Distribution and very wide scale Fraud and it’s linked all the up to our Federal level Political system, what does that tell you?

There’s a great deal more that I could talk about and that includes a lot of detail. But beware, there are other worse crimes than corruption and wiretapping that have been going on way before 9/11 that this group is involved in.

Just remember, they brag about being “The World’s Largest Criminal System” for good reason!

Also, for every 10 involved, 7 are Republicans and 3 are Democrats! Gee, could that be part of the reason why sensible meaningful laws aren’t passed?

If everyone is upset now, just wait till the other worse crimes surface and you’ll want to immediately take action to save yourself!

]]> By: felicity smith http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-537048 felicity smith Thu, 04 May 2006 16:36:03 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-537048 Inside the Belchway is a hot-bed of incest. Inside the Belchway is a hot-bed of incest.

]]> By: unbelievable http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-537015 unbelievable Thu, 04 May 2006 16:23:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-537015 <em>Admin: Is there a reason #86 hasn’t been deleted? Comment by Zookeeper — May 4, 2006 @ 11:41 am </em> No violence. It is gross, that one. Let's ignore it. Admin: Is there a reason #86 hasn’t been deleted?
Comment by Zookeeper — May 4, 2006 @ 11:41 am

No violence.

It is gross, that one. Let’s ignore it.

]]> By: big papa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-536962 big papa Thu, 04 May 2006 15:56:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-536962 ...as for <strong>Boehner's House of Ethics</strong>... ...whew! It was really <strong>a tuffy calling that one</strong>... ...when I said he'd be <strong>worse than DeLay</strong>... ...I had <strong>NO idea </strong>he'd <strong>prove me right </strong>so quickly, and blatantly! …as for Boehner’s House of Ethics…

…whew! It was really a tuffy calling that one…

…when I said he’d be worse than DeLay…

…I had NO idea he’d prove me right so quickly, and blatantly!

]]> By: big papa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-536958 big papa Thu, 04 May 2006 15:53:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-536958 They accuse the left of dividing and conqering, killing people that don’t agree with them, being hippocrites, destroying America, etc. They think we are like Stalin and Marx. It’s amazing. Comment by For Truth #11 <strong>For Truth, Just thank God that there are more of US than there are of THEM... ...I have a feeling we're gonna need every man woman and child... ...to rid our country of these inbred cultists... ...the differences between US and THEM are clear... They're: Bush worshippers first Republiscum loyalists second and human beings hardly ever...</strong> They accuse the left of dividing and conqering, killing people that don’t agree with them, being hippocrites, destroying America, etc. They think we are like Stalin and Marx. It’s amazing.

Comment by For Truth #11

For Truth,

Just thank God that there are more of US than there are of THEM…

…I have a feeling we’re gonna need every man woman and child…

…to rid our country of these inbred cultists…

…the differences between US and THEM are clear…

They’re:

Bush worshippers first

Republiscum loyalists second

and human beings hardly ever…

]]> By: Zookeeper http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-536943 Zookeeper Thu, 04 May 2006 15:41:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-536943 Admin: Is there a reason #86 hasn't been deleted? Admin: Is there a reason #86 hasn’t been deleted?

]]> By: All The Presidense Women http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-536868 All The Presidense Women Thu, 04 May 2006 14:49:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-536868 more bad news for the Bush Elitists. King Tuts Penis was never missing. So much for the OSIRIS thing..Huh Skull and Boners? Folks, today you LAUGH AT THE DEVIL!! more bad news for the Bush Elitists. King Tuts Penis was never missing. So much for the OSIRIS thing..Huh Skull and Boners?

Folks, today you LAUGH AT THE DEVIL!!

]]> By: Ken Daves http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-536799 Ken Daves Thu, 04 May 2006 14:07:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-536799 ...and they think their jobs are safe just because they control the voting systems. EVERYONE with a functioning conscience and brain hates politics as usual. We know the new millennium calls for new thinking, but the start we've gotten under our corrupt and ineffectual (for the greater good, the greater masses,) so-called leaders thus far has been so sorely and clearly lacking that we will vote and there will be a clear collective conscience that will call into question any kind of "abberations" with voting results. We do not want anymore republicans, period, and the current democratic leaders, with precious few exceptions (Feingold, Kucinich, Paul, McKinney, Conyers, to name a few,) represent the furthest right anyone can muster. They are right of Nixon. The world has changed, we need to catch up. …and they think their jobs are safe just because they control the voting systems.

EVERYONE with a functioning conscience and brain hates politics as usual. We know the new millennium calls for new thinking, but the start we’ve gotten under our corrupt and ineffectual (for the greater good, the greater masses,) so-called leaders thus far has been so sorely and clearly lacking that we will vote and there will be a clear collective conscience that will call into question any kind of “abberations” with voting results.

We do not want anymore republicans, period, and the current democratic leaders, with precious few exceptions (Feingold, Kucinich, Paul, McKinney, Conyers, to name a few,) represent the furthest right anyone can muster.

They are right of Nixon.

The world has changed, we need to catch up.

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-536677 Zimzone Thu, 04 May 2006 13:02:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-536677 <strong>No Incumbents in '06!</strong> No Incumbents in ‘06!

]]> By: Jay Randal http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/comment-page-2/#comment-536588 Jay Randal Thu, 04 May 2006 11:23:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/03/house-sham-ethics/#comment-536588 Everyone call or fax Rep. Nancy Pelosi today to chew her out about 8 House Democrats betraying the party and the American citizenry by voting YES on phony ethics reform bill! I posted her fax number on #75 above! Everyone call or fax Rep. Nancy Pelosi today to chew her out about 8 House Democrats betraying the party and the American citizenry by voting YES on phony ethics reform bill! I posted her fax number on #75 above!

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