Can’t have that:
Step Aside, Rep. Rangel
The chairman of Ways and Means becomes an unnecessary distraction.WHEN WE last wrote about Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, we urged that the House ethics committee be allowed to investigate before anyone drew final conclusions. But the latest revelation of Mr. Rangel’s ethical tin ear is the most galling yet. While he remains innocent until proven otherwise, he should step aside as chairman while the ethics committee expands its inquiry.
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At a time when President-elect Barack Obama is holding frequent news conferences to reassure the markets and the American people that he is ready to lead the nation to economic recovery, the last thing he will need is a chairman of Ways and Means caught up in a swirl of serious allegations.
While I appreciate the desire of the Washington Post to enter unto the side of righteousness on this issue, I do wish that they had not couched it in terms of trying to protect its investment. Then again, doing otherwise might have required them to explain why they’ve suddenly started caring about a Democratic Congressman with his hand in the till.
Just saying.
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And next they'll be asking Chris Dodd and Barney Frank
mbecker908 (Diary) Saturday, November 29th at 10:33PM EST (link)to step aside.
Heh.
Well, their intentions may not be snow white pure
Brian Simpson (Diary) Saturday, November 29th at 10:42PM EST (link)but at least they have come down on the side of virtue on this one. I guess they could be commended for that.
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Tip of the Iceberg.
Snake45 Saturday, November 29th at 10:47PM EST (link)The Kakistocracy Express is only just pulling out of the station. Hang on; this is how we’re going to be rolling for the next four years.
As Letterman used to say as a joke, “We are very, very near the end of civilization.” Only it’s not funny anymore.
Charlie Rangel is a thug
sharonrj50 Sunday, November 30th at 12:05AM EST (link)Why are these people allowed to continue to remain in office. You have Rangel, Dodd, Frank, Pelosi, Reid, Schumer, OBama. Everyone of these need to be in prison not in office. I am amazed that they can break the law and continue to be in government. I believe that they should be thrown out of office.
He'll resign
Erick Brockway (Diary) Sunday, November 30th at 1:40AM EST (link)Right after this guy does.
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Maybe they know more about Rangel
WHAT (Diary) Sunday, November 30th at 8:55AM EST (link)than they are saying and are really afraid it will rub off in a very negative way. Or maybe they know he is the biggest supporter of reinstating the draft which I suppose would be very unpopular with the Obots.
Adulation.
NightTwister (Diary) Sunday, November 30th at 10:33AM EST (link)You’d think they’d at least try to hide it a little better.
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. – Winston Churchill
Good stuff, Moe
songdex1 Sunday, November 30th at 12:02PM EST (link)but might I quibble with you on one small semantical point?
I’m no lawyer, but as I understand it, Mr.Rangel is not, as you state, innocent until proven guilty. He is, rather, presumed innocent until proven guilty. The difference is subtle, but important.
Susan
They are "allowed" to remain in office because their constituents
mbecker908 (Diary) Sunday, November 30th at 4:05PM EST (link)keep electing them. It’s not real complicated.
Obama Express
olsmithie (Diary) Sunday, November 30th at 8:38PM EST (link)Woe be to Rangel or anyone who dares slow down the Obama Express, intentionally or not.
I want to paint a mental picture of the Obama Express, but cannot decide if it should look like a bus or a steamroller…
I predict this guy will make Hillary look like a soft spoken kindergarten teacher as he eliminates hindrances to his game plan.
You are either an asset or you are gone. The anointed one will show no mercy.
Regards
So if Obama...
izoneguy (Diary) Sunday, November 30th at 8:51PM EST (link)…treats terrorists like his own people then we should have no problems. I was thinking Obama could send Ayers to Pakistan to talk everyone to death.
The point cannot be made often enough: Modern liberalism, as embodied in the Obama presidency, is the defender of the status quo. And the status quo is a road to economic ruin. Political forces cannot redistribute the wealth that the economic system does not produce.