Comments on: Lott Resigns To Enter ‘Lucrative’ World Of Lobbying That He Worked In The Senate To Protect http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:36:00 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: thatsnotgood http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4169532 thatsnotgood Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:46:34 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4169532 I"ve had it!! He uses a bible passage to defend his greed?? It's gone a bit too far. Why not tell the truth? I”ve had it!! He uses a bible passage to defend his greed?? It’s gone a bit too far. Why not tell the truth?

]]> By: Tender Chicken http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4167721 Tender Chicken Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:25:09 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4167721 http://www.towleroad.com/2007/11/is-a-male-escor.html http://www.towleroad.com/2007/11/is-a-male-escor.html

]]> By: Tender Chicken http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4167684 Tender Chicken Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:59:47 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4167684 Trent Lott is actually resigning so he'll have more time to sex it up with his good buddy Jeff Gannon. Photos don't lie Trent! Trent Lott is actually resigning so he’ll have more time to sex it up with his good buddy Jeff Gannon. Photos don’t lie Trent!

]]> By: Jackie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166795 Jackie Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:27:19 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166795 Just a thought maybe Lott resign so quickly because he's the person Larry Flynt was going to expose. It make since to get out of the office quick before it hit the news. Larry said he had information on a powerful law maker that would blow people away. Just a thought maybe Lott resign so quickly because he’s the person Larry Flynt was going to expose. It make since to get out of the office quick before it hit the news. Larry said he had information on a powerful law maker that would blow people away.

]]> By: IMPEACH NOW http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166780 IMPEACH NOW Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:20:02 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166780 They made AIPAC exempt from the new lobbying rules. HOW DO THEY GET AWAY WITH IT? Is Waxman a member of AIPAC?: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/11/9/11226/2103 http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1432 The pro-Israel lobbying organization American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) was founded in the early 1950s by Si Kenen, a Canadian-born former journalist. “Kenen was a tireless advocate for Israel in the 1950s and early 1960s, when it had to claw for dollars and votes against a powerful and determined lobby of oil interests, Arab-oriented diplomats, and lawmakers such as J. William Fulbright … who saw support for the fledgling Jewish state as a serious mistake that threatened regional stability,” wrote Glenn Frankel (Washington Post, July 16, 2006). On its website, AIPAC describes itself as “at the forefront of the most vexing issues facing Israel today: stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, fighting terrorism, and achieving peace. Above all, AIPAC works to ensure that the U.S.-Israel relationship is strong so that both countries can work together to meet these challenges effectively.” AIPAC claims to have 100,000 members and on its website prominently displays a New York Times description of the group: “The most important organization affecting America's relationship with Israel.” They made AIPAC exempt from the new lobbying rules. HOW DO THEY GET AWAY WITH IT?

Is Waxman a member of AIPAC?:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/11/9/11226/2103

http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1432

The pro-Israel lobbying organization American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) was founded in the early 1950s by Si Kenen, a Canadian-born former journalist. “Kenen was a tireless advocate for Israel in the 1950s and early 1960s, when it had to claw for dollars and votes against a powerful and determined lobby of oil interests, Arab-oriented diplomats, and lawmakers such as J. William Fulbright … who saw support for the fledgling Jewish state as a serious mistake that threatened regional stability,” wrote Glenn Frankel (Washington Post, July 16, 2006). On its website, AIPAC describes itself as “at the forefront of the most vexing issues facing Israel today: stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, fighting terrorism, and achieving peace. Above all, AIPAC works to ensure that the U.S.-Israel relationship is strong so that both countries can work together to meet these challenges effectively.”

AIPAC claims to have 100,000 members and on its website prominently displays a New York Times description of the group: “The most important organization affecting America’s relationship with Israel.”

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166233 The Republic of Stupidity Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:06:38 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166233 Lobby, lubby... what's the diff? Lobby, lubby… what’s the diff?

]]> By: The Republic of Stupidity http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166231 The Republic of Stupidity Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:06:09 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166231 Trent obviously did alot of lobbying work for “Hair Club For Men”. Comment by OxyCon — November 26, 2007 @ 1:43 pm Sorry, dude, but I got there waaay first on that one (see comment #2)! Trent obviously did alot of lobbying work for “Hair Club For Men”.

Comment by OxyCon — November 26, 2007 @ 1:43 pm

Sorry, dude, but I got there waaay first on that one (see comment #2)!

]]> By: pluege http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166208 pluege Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:52:25 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166208 republicans are keenly aware that they have not only sucked the US cash cow dry, but they've made a pile of crap of the US the likes of which have never been seen before in the history of Man. From the perspective of the republican parasites otherwise known as republican Congresspersons, now is the perfect time to to move on to greener pastures. . republicans are keenly aware that they have not only sucked the US cash cow dry, but they’ve made a pile of crap of the US the likes of which have never been seen before in the history of Man. From the perspective of the republican parasites otherwise known as republican Congresspersons, now is the perfect time to to move on to greener pastures.
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]]> By: bellesouth http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166106 bellesouth Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:05:09 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166106 Why do you say he denied lobbying had anything to do with his retiring? He said it didn't play a "big" role, but he didn't say it wasn't a consideration. "Consultant?" Yeah, right, just a different term he's using rather than "lobbying." Why do you say he denied lobbying had anything to do with his retiring? He said it didn’t play a “big” role, but he didn’t say it wasn’t a consideration. “Consultant?” Yeah, right, just a different term he’s using rather than “lobbying.”

]]> By: OleHippieChick http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166095 OleHippieChick Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:55:47 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166095 Nice dead-rat-fur beret, PIG! Nice dead-rat-fur beret, PIG!

]]> By: shoeless http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166086 shoeless Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:49:23 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166086 <em>Erectile dysfunction for politically unstable, closeted pedophiles? Comment by DieNowForPeace — November 26, 2007 @ 12:17 pm Sounds like a lucrative gig to me. A little surprised that Limbaugh doesn’t already have the job though. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity</em> Actually, Rush is <em>head</em> of the group. When Lott joins, he will have to start at the <em>bottom</em> and work his way in. Erectile dysfunction for politically unstable, closeted pedophiles?

Comment by DieNowForPeace — November 26, 2007 @ 12:17 pm

Sounds like a lucrative gig to me. A little surprised that Limbaugh doesn’t already have the job though.

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity

Actually, Rush is head of the group. When Lott joins, he will have to start at the bottom and work his way in.

]]> By: OxyCon http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166072 OxyCon Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:43:26 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166072 Trent obviously did alot of lobbying work for "Hair Club For Men". Trent obviously did alot of lobbying work for “Hair Club For Men”.

]]> By: Jackie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166041 Jackie Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:28:55 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166041 It's getting to close to the money Lott has taken for the Katrina victims. Yes Lott has made a loot of money while helping the GOP rob the US Treasury. It's to hot in the kitchen so he's leaving in hopes that all his crimes will be dismissed. Lott will have his lawyers say since he gave up his office they shouldn't prosecute him for his crimes. It’s getting to close to the money Lott has taken for the Katrina victims. Yes Lott has made a loot of money while helping the GOP rob the US Treasury. It’s to hot in the kitchen so he’s leaving in hopes that all his crimes will be dismissed. Lott will have his lawyers say since he gave up his office they shouldn’t prosecute him for his crimes.

]]> By: mary http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166021 mary Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:10:11 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166021 There seems to be a bunch of different ways politico types can cash in after leaving. "When U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie announced a $311 million settlement to end a probe into kickbacks by leading manufacturers of knee and hip replacements, he touted the agreement as a groundbreaking development for consumers and the industry. The deal also proved to be lucrative for Christie's old boss. Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft was one of five private attorneys whom Christie hand-picked to monitor the implant makers. Now Ashcroft's D.C.-based firm is poised to collect more than $52 million in 18 months, among the biggest payouts reported for a federal monitor." http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-12/1195537982212840.xml&coll=1&thispage=1 The whole thing may be as typical as they come but is it just me or does this smell funny? We'll stop 'probing' you and you give our friends lots of money...I mean fees? I'm still in the learning process over here so forgive me in advance for any naivete. There seems to be a bunch of different ways politico types can cash in after leaving.

“When U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie announced a $311 million settlement to end a probe into kickbacks by leading manufacturers of knee and hip replacements, he touted the agreement as a groundbreaking development for consumers and the industry.

The deal also proved to be lucrative for Christie’s old boss.

Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft was one of five private attorneys whom Christie hand-picked to monitor the implant makers. Now Ashcroft’s D.C.-based firm is poised to collect more than $52 million in 18 months, among the biggest payouts reported for a federal monitor.”

http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-12/1195537982212840.xml&coll=1&thispage=1

The whole thing may be as typical as they come but is it just me or does this smell funny? We’ll stop ‘probing’ you and you give our friends lots of money…I mean fees? I’m still in the learning process over here so forgive me in advance for any naivete.

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166013 Zimzone Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:03:35 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166013 Q: Senator Lott, what made you decide to leave the Senate? A: <em>My Southern values and religious influences. </em> Q: Could you be more specific? A: <em>I'll make a hell of a 'lott' more money.</em> Q: Senator Lott, what made you decide to leave the Senate?

A: My Southern values and religious influences.

Q: Could you be more specific?

A: I’ll make a hell of a ‘lott’ more money.

]]> By: Bush Cover Ups http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166006 Bush Cover Ups Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:55:26 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166006 has anything good for the people ever happened through lobbying - Then ban it has anything good for the people ever happened through lobbying – Then ban it

]]> By: Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166004 Shayne Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:53:48 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166004 Sounds like a lucrative gig to me. A little surprised that Limbaugh doesn’t already have the job though. Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — November 26, 2007 @ 12:20 pm He had it until he went deaf from too many little blue pills. Sounds like a lucrative gig to me. A little surprised that Limbaugh doesn’t already have the job though.

Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — November 26, 2007 @ 12:20 pm

He had it until he went deaf from too many little blue pills.

]]> By: deebaser http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4166000 deebaser Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:51:01 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4166000 #26 agreed. Some Public Servant Lott is. #26 agreed. Some Public Servant Lott is.

]]> By: missmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4165993 missmolly Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:40:52 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4165993 I wish Lott would be required to personally pay for the special election Mississippi will have to hold to choose his successor in the Senate, since the only reason I can see for him leaving is all about making gobs of money. I wish Lott would be required to personally pay for the special election Mississippi will have to hold to choose his successor in the Senate, since the only reason I can see for him leaving is all about making gobs of money.

]]> By: drtichy http://thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/comment-page-1/#comment-4165992 drtichy Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:40:36 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2007/11/26/lott-resign-lobbying/#comment-4165992 Is there anything more imoral than <strong>lobbying</strong>? At the end WE pay for all that legalized corruption! How can America keep doing this? Is there anything more imoral than lobbying?
At the end WE pay for all that legalized corruption!
How can America keep doing this?

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