Comments on: Jackson Fabricated the Entire Story, Spokesperson Claims, Contradicting Prior Response http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:36:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Arliss http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-551859 Arliss Thu, 11 May 2006 18:51:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-551859 Just like when Rumsfeld claimed he NEVER said he knew where the WMDs were. Just like when Rumsfeld claimed he NEVER said he knew where the WMDs were.

]]> By: Sumtin Else http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550754 Sumtin Else Thu, 11 May 2006 00:36:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550754 <blockquote><strong>By the way: My guess is that the magazine in question is Jet. When Clinton was in office, this mag ran lots of ads from government agencies, and was very pro-Clinton. Might be helpful to have a TP staffer hit the library to check out back issues of Jet printed during Jackson’s tenure as HUD head to see if there was a sudden drop-off in HUD ads. </strong> Comment by Phoenix Woman — May 10, 2006 @ 9:51 am</blockquote> This bears repeating so the great investigatory blogoshere can get cracking!

By the way: My guess is that the magazine in question is Jet. When Clinton was in office, this mag ran lots of ads from government agencies, and was very pro-Clinton. Might be helpful to have a TP staffer hit the library to check out back issues of Jet printed during Jackson’s tenure as HUD head to see if there was a sudden drop-off in HUD ads.

Comment by Phoenix Woman — May 10, 2006 @ 9:51 am

This bears repeating so the great investigatory blogoshere can get cracking!

]]> By: Sumtin Else http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550753 Sumtin Else Thu, 11 May 2006 00:33:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550753 <b><i>By the way: My guess is that the magazine in question is Jet. When Clinton was in office, this mag ran lots of ads from government agencies, and was very pro-Clinton. Might be helpful to have a TP staffer hit the library to check out back issues of Jet printed during Jackson’s tenure as HUD head to see if there was a sudden drop-off in HUD ads. </i></b> Comment by Phoenix Woman — May 10, 2006 @ 9:51 am This bears repeating, so the blogosphere can get cracking! By the way: My guess is that the magazine in question is Jet. When Clinton was in office, this mag ran lots of ads from government agencies, and was very pro-Clinton. Might be helpful to have a TP staffer hit the library to check out back issues of Jet printed during Jackson’s tenure as HUD head to see if there was a sudden drop-off in HUD ads.

Comment by Phoenix Woman — May 10, 2006 @ 9:51 am

This bears repeating, so the blogosphere can get cracking!

]]> By: Balloon Juice http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550633 Balloon Juice Wed, 10 May 2006 22:04:58 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550633 [...] Recently the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Alphonse Jackson, told a gathering of developers about a government contractor who lost his bid because the contractor criticized the president. Apparently Jackson didn’t know that is illegal to deny contracts based on political preference because it took his spokesperson two tries to find an explanation that doesn’t involve Jackson breaking the law. That current winner: he lied. [...] [...] Recently the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Alphonse Jackson, told a gathering of developers about a government contractor who lost his bid because the contractor criticized the president. Apparently Jackson didn’t know that is illegal to deny contracts based on political preference because it took his spokesperson two tries to find an explanation that doesn’t involve Jackson breaking the law. That current winner: he lied. [...]

]]> By: JIMBO http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550352 JIMBO Wed, 10 May 2006 19:20:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550352 Big Papa- Don't worry, dude. Just helping. ;) Big Papa-

Don’t worry, dude. Just helping. ;)

]]> By: Think Progress » Rep. Slaughter Calls On Jackson to Release All Documents on HUD Shirlington Limo Contract http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550305 Think Progress » Rep. Slaughter Calls On Jackson to Release All Documents on HUD Shirlington Limo Contract Wed, 10 May 2006 18:51:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550305 [...] Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson is already under fire for admitting he cancelled a government contract with a business because the CEO was critical of President Bush. But that’s not the only contract corruption scandal his department is wrapped up in. [...] [...] Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson is already under fire for admitting he cancelled a government contract with a business because the CEO was critical of President Bush. But that’s not the only contract corruption scandal his department is wrapped up in. [...]

]]> By: big papa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550098 big papa Wed, 10 May 2006 17:05:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550098 But wasn’t Rochester Jack Benny’s foil? Comment by JIMBO <strong>JIMBO, I guess my fingers moved faster than my mind... ...thanks for the correction... ...but don't make it a habit... ...it's embarrassing :-) hahahahaha!!!!</strong> But wasn’t Rochester Jack Benny’s foil?

Comment by JIMBO

JIMBO,

I guess my fingers moved faster than my mind…

…thanks for the correction…

…but don’t make it a habit…

…it’s embarrassing :-)

hahahahaha!!!!

]]> By: JIMBO http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550059 JIMBO Wed, 10 May 2006 16:41:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550059 IRI- I guess that Big Papa and Progressive and Proud proved my point. That I was right and you are wrong. Oh, and I never asked your opinion so you have no right to call me names if we're going to have a truthful debate. Big Papa and Progressive and Proud, thanks. :) But wasn't Rochester Jack Benny's foil? IRI- I guess that Big Papa and Progressive and Proud proved my point. That I was right and you are wrong. Oh, and I never asked your opinion so you have no right to call me names if we’re going to have a truthful debate.

Big Papa and Progressive and Proud, thanks. :) But wasn’t Rochester Jack Benny’s foil?

]]> By: big papa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550030 big papa Wed, 10 May 2006 16:18:10 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550030 Which bad name would you prefer? I’ve got several for you if you’re stumped. Comment by I-RIGHT-I #50 <strong>...and to think I could've been your daddy... ...had I been able to get change for that $5...</strong> Which bad name would you prefer? I’ve got several for you if you’re stumped.

Comment by I-RIGHT-I #50

…and to think I could’ve been your daddy…

…had I been able to get change for that $5…

]]> By: big papa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-550022 big papa Wed, 10 May 2006 16:13:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-550022 The out of control NBA stars, the gangster rappers, the moonbat congressmen and congresswomen and the black killers here in Houston who took our charity after Katrina and murdered our citizens give you a bad name. Comment by I-RIGHT-I <strong>I'solated-R'eptilean-I'nbred bastich, Sorta' like your murderous white hood wearing klansmen and Aryan Nations convicts... ...or tobacco-chewing, snuff dipping Jack Daniels (Meth-crazed) country music /NASCAR loving stars/fans... ... or your corrupt mass murdering Halliburton-LockheedMartin-Abramoff-Duke Cunningham connected al Cracker conservative/neoconservative Republiscum Preznit and Vice Punka*s cowardly, chickenhearted numbnut dipsh*ts ? Now, WHO has stolen more money, offended, terrorized and MURDERED MORE people, you racist al Cracker beeeotch?</strong> The out of control NBA stars, the gangster rappers, the moonbat congressmen and congresswomen and the black killers here in Houston who took our charity after Katrina and murdered our citizens give you a bad name.

Comment by I-RIGHT-I

I’solated-R’eptilean-I’nbred bastich,

Sorta’ like your murderous white hood wearing klansmen and Aryan Nations convicts…

…or tobacco-chewing, snuff dipping Jack Daniels (Meth-crazed) country music /NASCAR loving stars/fans…

… or your corrupt mass murdering Halliburton-LockheedMartin-Abramoff-Duke Cunningham connected al Cracker conservative/neoconservative Republiscum Preznit and Vice Punka*s cowardly, chickenhearted numbnut dipsh*ts ?

Now, WHO has stolen more money, offended, terrorized and MURDERED MORE people, you racist al Cracker beeeotch?

]]> By: Think Progress » Alphonso Jackson: Profoundly Unethical Whether He Lied Or Not http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549961 Think Progress » Alphonso Jackson: Profoundly Unethical Whether He Lied Or Not Wed, 10 May 2006 15:41:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549961 [...] Let’s assume, for the sake of argument, that Alphonso Jackson is now telling the truth. (And we have serious doubts.) Through his spokesperson, Jackson now says his original story about canceling a contract because the contractor criticized Bush was a fabrication. [...] [...] Let’s assume, for the sake of argument, that Alphonso Jackson is now telling the truth. (And we have serious doubts.) Through his spokesperson, Jackson now says his original story about canceling a contract because the contractor criticized Bush was a fabrication. [...]

]]> By: Maezeppa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549926 Maezeppa Wed, 10 May 2006 15:12:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549926 To Krazney: The contractor might not have complained because he might not have known the reason for the cancellation. To Krazney: The contractor might not have complained because he might not have known the reason for the cancellation.

]]> By: Maezeppa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549919 Maezeppa Wed, 10 May 2006 15:09:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549919 hotline@hudoig.gov Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to urge you to take action with regard to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alfonso Jackson who I believe abused the powers of his office. Secretary Jackson publicly boasted he canceled a government contract with a business because the CEO was critical of President Bush. Said Jackson, “he didn’t get the contract. Why should I reward someone who doesn’t like the president, so they can use funds to try to campaign against the president? Logic says they don’t get the contract. That’s the way I believe.” Soon after, Jackson excused himself, explaining that his comments about the cancellation were falsehood. Jackson's actions raise a serious concern because whichever case is actually true is almost irrelevant since the explanation is as offensive and unacceptable as the act. Both reflect unbecoming and possibly unlawful conduct. The interests of the American public demand and require scrupulous adherence to the law and to the highest ethical standards. Impartiality in service of the citizens must be honored, and partisan politics cannot be allowed to be a factor in the judgment of Cabinet members. This matter needs to be scrutinized to determine the facts and appropriate action taken. Sincerely, hotline@hudoig.gov

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to urge you to take action with regard to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alfonso Jackson who I believe abused the powers of his office. Secretary Jackson publicly boasted he canceled a government contract with a business because the CEO was critical of President Bush. Said Jackson, “he didn’t get the contract. Why should I reward someone who doesn’t like the president, so they can use funds to try to campaign against the president? Logic says they don’t get the contract. That’s the way I believe.”

Soon after, Jackson excused himself, explaining that his comments about the cancellation were falsehood. Jackson’s actions raise a serious concern because whichever case is actually true is almost irrelevant since the explanation is as offensive and unacceptable as the act. Both reflect unbecoming and possibly unlawful conduct.

The interests of the American public demand and require scrupulous adherence to the law and to the highest ethical standards. Impartiality in service of the citizens must be honored, and partisan politics cannot be allowed to be a factor in the judgment of Cabinet members. This matter needs to be scrutinized to determine the facts and appropriate action taken.

Sincerely,

]]> By: Blog of the Moderate Left » Blog Archive » No, Not a Bush Administration Official Lying! http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549914 Blog of the Moderate Left » Blog Archive » No, Not a Bush Administration Official Lying! Wed, 10 May 2006 15:06:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549914 [...] Since Jackson himself admitted this, it would seem that he’s in a bit of trouble.  But his defense is certainly novel: Dustee Tucker, a spokeswoman for Jackson, told the Dallas Business Journal Tuesday that Jackson’s comments at his April 28 speech were purely “anecdotal.” [...] [...] Since Jackson himself admitted this, it would seem that he’s in a bit of trouble.  But his defense is certainly novel: Dustee Tucker, a spokeswoman for Jackson, told the Dallas Business Journal Tuesday that Jackson’s comments at his April 28 speech were purely “anecdotal.” [...]

]]> By: progressive and proud http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549894 progressive and proud Wed, 10 May 2006 14:49:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549894 #52 Or you could do it yourself. #52 Or you could do it yourself.

]]> By: progressive and proud http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549889 progressive and proud Wed, 10 May 2006 14:46:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549889 #50 Yes, IRI, we know you know ALL the bad words - very good and very clever you are. I stopped doing that in grade school though. You are only funny in your own head, so maybe you should keep the Limbaughesq names there. You know, better off keeping your mouth closed and letting people think you're stupid rather than opening your mouth and proving them IRightI. #50 Yes, IRI, we know you know ALL the bad words – very good and very clever you are. I stopped doing that in grade school though. You are only funny in your own head, so maybe you should keep the Limbaughesq names there.

You know, better off keeping your mouth closed and letting people think you’re stupid rather than opening your mouth and proving them IRightI.

]]> By: g http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549830 g Wed, 10 May 2006 14:05:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549830 "people in D.C., will say critical things about the secretary, will unfairly characterize the president " So, dissent is "unfair"? “people in D.C., will say critical things about the secretary, will unfairly characterize the president ”

So, dissent is “unfair”?

]]> By: Phoenix Woman http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549808 Phoenix Woman Wed, 10 May 2006 13:51:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549808 So either Tucker AND Jackson were lying -- at different times -- when they referred to the would-be HUD contractor who lost the contract after dissing Bush, OR it really did happen. In other words: "Were you lying then or are you lying now?" By the way: My guess is that the magazine in question is <i>Jet</i>. When Clinton was in office, this mag ran lots of ads from government agencies, and was very pro-Clinton. Might be helpful to have a TP staffer hit the library to check out back issues of <i>Jet</i> printed during Jackson's tenure as HUD head to see if there was a sudden drop-off in HUD ads. So either Tucker AND Jackson were lying — at different times — when they referred to the would-be HUD contractor who lost the contract after dissing Bush, OR it really did happen.

In other words: “Were you lying then or are you lying now?”

By the way: My guess is that the magazine in question is Jet. When Clinton was in office, this mag ran lots of ads from government agencies, and was very pro-Clinton. Might be helpful to have a TP staffer hit the library to check out back issues of Jet printed during Jackson’s tenure as HUD head to see if there was a sudden drop-off in HUD ads.

]]> By: DeborahL http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-2/#comment-549789 DeborahL Wed, 10 May 2006 13:42:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549789 Backing off like this gives weight to the theory that the only reason politics came up in the discussion with Jackson is because he asked for a contribution. Why else would a contractor even broach the subject? It wouldn't make any sense. If that's what happened, they better hope they can make the whole thing go away. The speculation about a contribution is here- http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/008407.php Backing off like this gives weight to the theory that the only reason politics came up in the discussion with Jackson is because he asked for a contribution. Why else would a contractor even broach the subject? It wouldn’t make any sense. If that’s what happened, they better hope they can make the whole thing go away.

The speculation about a contribution is here-
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/008407.php

]]> By: I-RIGHT-I http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/comment-page-1/#comment-549781 I-RIGHT-I Wed, 10 May 2006 13:38:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/09/jackson-responds/#comment-549781 Alphonso, Condi and the shoplifter. As an African-American they give people like me a bad name. But since they’re Republicans who kneel before the Chimperor Boy King, they are nothing but a buch of Toms and Jemimas. Comment by JIMBO No dummy. The out of control NBA stars, the gangster rappers, the moonbat congressmen and congresswomen and the black killers here in Houston who took our charity after Katrina and murdered our citizens give you a bad name. But since you don't get it one can only assume you deserve a bad name. Which bad name would you prefer? I've got several for you if you're stumped. Alphonso, Condi and the shoplifter. As an African-American they give people like me a bad name. But since they’re Republicans who kneel before the Chimperor Boy King, they are nothing but a buch of Toms and Jemimas.

Comment by JIMBO

No dummy. The out of control NBA stars, the gangster rappers, the moonbat congressmen and congresswomen and the black killers here in Houston who took our charity after Katrina and murdered our citizens give you a bad name. But since you don’t get it one can only assume you deserve a bad name. Which bad name would you prefer? I’ve got several for you if you’re stumped.

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