Comments on: Rep. Slaughter Calls On Jackson to Release All Documents on Shirlington Limo Contract http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:31:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Think Progress » Blog Archive » Alphonso Jackson Resigning Over ‘Struggles’ With Ethics Allegations, Investigations http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-4657372 Think Progress » Blog Archive » Alphonso Jackson Resigning Over ‘Struggles’ With Ethics Allegations, Investigations Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:28:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-4657372 [...] Awarding Corrupt Companies: Shirlington Limousine and Transportation Inc. is the firm that defense contractor Brent Wilkes used to “transport congressmen, CIA officials, and perhaps prostitutes to his Washington parties.” The firm’s president had a “lengthy history of illegal activity,” detailed in his 62-page rap-sheet, and his limo company “operates in what looks to be a deliberately murky way.” Despite all this, Jackson’s HUD awarded Shirlington a contract worth $519,823. [...] [...] Awarding Corrupt Companies: Shirlington Limousine and Transportation Inc. is the firm that defense contractor Brent Wilkes used to “transport congressmen, CIA officials, and perhaps prostitutes to his Washington parties.” The firm’s president had a “lengthy history of illegal activity,” detailed in his 62-page rap-sheet, and his limo company “operates in what looks to be a deliberately murky way.” Despite all this, Jackson’s HUD awarded Shirlington a contract worth $519,823. [...]

]]> By: ReidBlog http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-551564 ReidBlog Thu, 11 May 2006 16:58:19 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-551564 <strong>Mr. Jackson if you're nasty...</strong> How many working days until sorry, sorry HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson resigns, probably late on a Friday, too late to make the 6:00 news?... Mr. Jackson if you’re nasty…

How many working days until sorry, sorry HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson resigns, probably late on a Friday, too late to make the 6:00 news?…

]]> By: I protested the war did you? http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-551001 I protested the war did you? Thu, 11 May 2006 09:25:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-551001 Kudos to Slaughter for going after Jackson! Show him the door, just like NASA's "My job is to make the president look good" Deutsch. He is a disgrace. Question: Did Phonzie only hire pro-Bush bush, or was it just an oral agreement? Kudos to Slaughter for going after Jackson! Show him the door, just like NASA’s “My job is to make the president look good” Deutsch. He is a disgrace. Question: Did Phonzie only hire pro-Bush bush, or was it just an oral agreement?

]]> By: Cyra Brown http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550977 Cyra Brown Thu, 11 May 2006 08:11:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550977 #37- Jay, that is truer than you know! They 'deliver' the Congressional 'prostitutes' to their Lobbyist 'clients', as well. #37- Jay, that is truer than you know! They ‘deliver’ the Congressional ‘prostitutes’ to their Lobbyist ‘clients’, as well.

]]> By: NV Mojo http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550943 NV Mojo Thu, 11 May 2006 07:11:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550943 Thanks, Morals and Values crowd! Don't you jerks ever slam a Viet Nam Veteran again for exercising his right to free speech and protest of a corrupt and murderous war!!! Swiftboat yourselves you perverts!!! (I'm talking about Jackson and his repug buddies) Thanks, Morals and Values crowd! Don’t you jerks ever slam a Viet Nam Veteran again for exercising his right to free speech and protest of a corrupt and murderous war!!! Swiftboat yourselves you perverts!!! (I’m talking about Jackson and his repug buddies)

]]> By: Jay Randal http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550908 Jay Randal Thu, 11 May 2006 06:19:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550908 Post 36 Cyra > That Limo company also supplies prostitutes for clients > they did for Rep. Duke Cunningham at the Watergate hotel! It's probably a package deal: rent a Limo and you get a hooker of your choice > female or male > lol. Post 36 Cyra > That Limo company also supplies prostitutes for clients > they did for Rep. Duke Cunningham at the Watergate hotel! It’s probably a package deal: rent a Limo and you get a hooker of your choice > female or male > lol.

]]> By: Cyra Brown http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550885 Cyra Brown Thu, 11 May 2006 05:36:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550885 What, they don't have any reliable 'mass-transit' options in D.C.? And haven't they ever heard of car-pooling? And why do DHS senior officials require transportation by Limo? Seems excessive to me. Take a cab, why don't they? Or try driving your own damn car!! Another 'shady' contract for a BushCo crony? Am I supposed to be surprised? What, they don’t have any reliable ‘mass-transit’ options in D.C.? And haven’t they ever heard of car-pooling? And why do DHS senior officials require transportation by Limo? Seems excessive to me. Take a cab, why don’t they? Or try driving your own damn car!! Another ’shady’ contract for a BushCo crony? Am I supposed to be surprised?

]]> By: NewNameAcquired http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550684 NewNameAcquired Wed, 10 May 2006 22:39:39 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550684 What an awesome last name... "Slaughter." So hardcore. What an awesome last name… “Slaughter.” So hardcore.

]]> By: t-mac http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550612 t-mac Wed, 10 May 2006 21:47:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550612 Mother (meg_mac), You posting again!! Get off the computer, and play with your grand children!!! Just kidding!!! :D It's all about Gore Feingold 2008!! t-mac (your son) Mother (meg_mac),

You posting again!! Get off the computer, and play with your grand children!!! Just kidding!!! :D

It’s all about Gore Feingold 2008!!

t-mac (your son)

]]> By: bushllit http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550609 bushllit Wed, 10 May 2006 21:44:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550609 meg, sorry had some work, instances..no, my comment came from my impression of him from the sunday morning talk shows, though he seems to resist the right, he was still all for iraq, and still supports the war (just not the handling of it) I also remember him being the force behind clinton to act in the balkens which makes him seem too gun-ho to run the country, expecially after the direction its been in, I don't mind someone strong on security and humanitarian intervention...but to justify iraq is just wrong ...plus his comb over really gets under my skin...he reminds me of a facade where as long as he knows where the camera is and is positioned correctly, he is ok - but i've seen him on cspan and other news shows where he is walking to the podium or the camera is behind him and its just ridiculous ...all in all, i think he is a good guy, on the right side of a lot of battles, but he is not the strongest canidate we have to lead the country meg,
sorry had some work, instances..no, my comment came from my impression of him from the sunday morning talk shows, though he seems to resist the right, he was still all for iraq, and still supports the war (just not the handling of it) I also remember him being the force behind clinton to act in the balkens which makes him seem too gun-ho to run the country, expecially after the direction its been in, I don’t mind someone strong on security and humanitarian intervention…but to justify iraq is just wrong

…plus his comb over really gets under my skin…he reminds me of a facade where as long as he knows where the camera is and is positioned correctly, he is ok – but i’ve seen him on cspan and other news shows where he is walking to the podium or the camera is behind him and its just ridiculous

…all in all, i think he is a good guy, on the right side of a lot of battles, but he is not the strongest canidate we have to lead the country

]]> By: unbelievable http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550549 unbelievable Wed, 10 May 2006 21:17:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550549 <em>, if anything a cabinet post… Comment by bushllit — May 10, 2006 @ 4:56 pm </em> I agree with that. , if anything a cabinet post…
Comment by bushllit — May 10, 2006 @ 4:56 pm

I agree with that.

]]> By: unbelievable http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550545 unbelievable Wed, 10 May 2006 21:14:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550545 Meg, Since the Presidential election is a officially popularity contest for 90% of the voting public, I think Biden probably doesn't have the charisma and likeability that is necessary to win. And we need to bet our marbles on someone who can. Gore already has. I think he could be a landslide if he played his cards correctly. Lieberman was bad running mate because he has no charisma and zero personality. Probably would have been a different outcome if he'd chosen differently. And you know, since the single woman is the majority in the voting demographic, unfortunately, looks probably do make a difference. Especially in our culture that insists that that demographic should be looking for a husband - so much so that a lot of single women judge most men by the same criteria for which they'd chose a husband (good father, handsome, charming, tall, youthful, etc.). The caveat being ultra conservative women. Strong Republicans see money. It's probably the only reason Dick Cheney got elected - or married. :) Meg,

Since the Presidential election is a officially popularity contest for 90% of the voting public, I think Biden probably doesn’t have the charisma and likeability that is necessary to win. And we need to bet our marbles on someone who can. Gore already has. I think he could be a landslide if he played his cards correctly. Lieberman was bad running mate because he has no charisma and zero personality. Probably would have been a different outcome if he’d chosen differently.

And you know, since the single woman is the majority in the voting demographic, unfortunately, looks probably do make a difference. Especially in our culture that insists that that demographic should be looking for a husband – so much so that a lot of single women judge most men by the same criteria for which they’d chose a husband (good father, handsome, charming, tall, youthful, etc.). The caveat being ultra conservative women. Strong Republicans see money. It’s probably the only reason Dick Cheney got elected – or married. :)

]]> By: meg_mac http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550544 meg_mac Wed, 10 May 2006 21:14:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550544 bushllit... just wondering what instances you may have? making my way through to a viable candidate is driving me crazy!! bushllit… just wondering what instances you may have? making my way through to a viable candidate is driving me crazy!!

]]> By: bushllit http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550519 bushllit Wed, 10 May 2006 20:56:39 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550519 #27, if anything a cabinet post...like most of the front runners he seems to support corporate interests over peoples #27, if anything a cabinet post…like most of the front runners he seems to support corporate interests over peoples

]]> By: meg_mac http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550515 meg_mac Wed, 10 May 2006 20:53:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550515 UNBELIEVABLE... what is your take on Joe Biden for Pres??. with his experence on the Foreign Relations committee maybe he can get some diplomacy back on track. UNBELIEVABLE… what is your take on Joe Biden for Pres??. with his experence on the Foreign Relations committee maybe he can get some diplomacy back on track.

]]> By: Jules http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550460 Jules Wed, 10 May 2006 20:31:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550460 isn’t the size of the contract alone worthy of scandal status, even though it pales in comparison to the DHS $21M contract…? Comment by Buford — May 10, 2006 @ 4:28 pm Aw come on, the guy has to listen to all that republican bull crap, he has to shuffle hookers everywhere, I bet he even has to make the beer runs!! Sorry, cannot do it for less than 21mil! isn’t the size of the contract alone worthy of scandal status, even though it pales in comparison to the DHS $21M contract…?

Comment by Buford — May 10, 2006 @ 4:28 pm

Aw come on, the guy has to listen to all that republican bull crap, he has to shuffle hookers everywhere, I bet he even has to make the beer runs!!

Sorry, cannot do it for less than 21mil!

]]> By: Badmoodman http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550458 Badmoodman Wed, 10 May 2006 20:30:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550458 <em>"<strong>Christopher Baker</strong>... and his limo company “operates in what looks to be a deliberately murky way,” with multiple, regularly-changing addresses, many of which were actually at residential buildings."</em> - - Oh, so Christopher Baker is Tony Soprano. “Christopher Baker… and his limo company “operates in what looks to be a deliberately murky way,” with multiple, regularly-changing addresses, many of which were actually at residential buildings.” – - Oh, so Christopher Baker is Tony Soprano.

]]> By: Buford http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550454 Buford Wed, 10 May 2006 20:28:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550454 Devil's advocates out there - seriously - someone explain to me how it would be possible for HUD to ever require a half-million-plus dollar contract for 'limos and transportation'. Even if it proves to be legit (i.e., no hookers or blow), isn't the size of the contract alone worthy of scandal status, even though it pales in comparison to the DHS $21M contract...? Devil’s advocates out there – seriously – someone explain to me how it would be possible for HUD to ever require a half-million-plus dollar contract for ‘limos and transportation’. Even if it proves to be legit (i.e., no hookers or blow), isn’t the size of the contract alone worthy of scandal status, even though it pales in comparison to the DHS $21M contract…?

]]> By: neil knos hos http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550448 neil knos hos Wed, 10 May 2006 20:22:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550448 Janet Hale was the person who approved spending 25 MIL. DOLLARS of OUR MONEY on a convict who has an extensive criminal history. ~~~~~~ Once Again Bush Weakens Homeland Security, this time with Hookers, and Druggies. Read My Lips "No More Bushs'" and no more Hales!! Janet Hale was the person who approved spending 25 MIL. DOLLARS of OUR MONEY on a convict who has an extensive criminal history.
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Once Again Bush Weakens Homeland Security, this time with Hookers, and Druggies.

Read My Lips
“No More Bushs’”
and no more Hales!!

]]> By: SKdeA http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-550443 SKdeA Wed, 10 May 2006 20:20:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/05/10/slaughter-jackson-letter/#comment-550443 Isn't it fun watching them implode? Isn’t it fun watching them implode?

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