Charlie Rangel wants draft reinstated.

[Full-Auto]

What corruption?

He got snagged for making a mistake on his taxes.

You want real corruption? Look no further then Newt. That's what corruption looks like. Circa big lobby bucks.

you forgot this already?
Charles Rangel Censured for House Ethics Violations - ABC News

Last month, the House ethics committee found Rangel guilty of 11 of 13 violations of House rules, including using official resources improperly to raise funds from businesses and foundations for a center at the City College of New York that's named after him.

He also was found guilty of not paying taxes for 17 years on a rental property he owns in the Dominican Republic, even as he chaired the committee in charge of writing tax laws.

Not paying taxes on property fo 17 years is not a 'mistake'.

And?

He owns property is a foreign country. Tax laws are all over the place on shit like that. He gave his taxes for accountants to do. It's not like he was using his power to make money or shill for his own political career improperly, like Newt Gingrich.

He cleared up the problem with the IRS. And he took the rebuke. Otherwise he's got a pretty good record in Congress and has been instrumental in such causes as civil rights and has served his district very well.

Rebuke? Youve got to be kidding, if it was just a regular guy he would have to say hello from his prison cell.

 

[Sallow]

you forgot this already?
Charles Rangel Censured for House Ethics Violations - ABC News




Not paying taxes on property fo 17 years is not a 'mistake'.

And?

He owns property is a foreign country. Tax laws are all over the place on shit like that. He gave his taxes for accountants to do. It's not like he was using his power to make money or shill for his own political career improperly, like Newt Gingrich.

He cleared up the problem with the IRS. And he took the rebuke. Otherwise he's got a pretty good record in Congress and has been instrumental in such causes as civil rights and has served his district very well.

Rebuke? Youve got to be kidding, if it was just a regular guy he would have to say hello from his prison cell.

 

[Crackerjack]

Rangel always has wanted the draft reinstated--and even though he has been "censored" on the house floor for tax evasion you liberal keep reelecting him anyway.

Hint: the word you're looking for is "censured."

Shoot the messenger, not the message.

Failed deflection.

Uh, yeah, that's exactly what I was doing.

Nobody's deflecting. Rangel should be in prison.

There you go. Happy now?

 

[Sallow]

Hint: the word you're looking for is "censured."

Shoot the messenger, not the message.

Failed deflection.

Uh, yeah, that's exactly what I was doing.

Nobody's deflecting. Rangel should be in prison.

There you go. Happy now?

No he shouldn't. The IRS generally gives you time to clear up any irregularities in your taxes. Sometimes they charge penalties. They rarely imprison anyone.

But good on you..to say an American Hero..should be in prison.

Really good.

 

[Zander]

I do. He was one of those "troops" you guys bray on such much about supporting.

ANd I thank him for his service and salute his bravery while in the military.

However, his corruption while in office is of more concern to me now, and is why I have no real interest in anything he has to say.

What corruption?

He got snagged for making a mistake on his taxes.

You want real corruption? Look no further then Newt. That's what corruption looks like. Circa big lobby bucks.

a simple "mistake" would not have ended with censure. Charlie is dirty.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

For what enemy exactly?

Gee.....that makes a difference to you Crusaders?​

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Charlie Rangel has screaming about re-instating the draft for 15 to 20 years.

....And....as usual.....the 1%ers stay uninvolved.

“One of the ways my sons are showing support for our nation is helping to get me elected.”

*

 

[MikeK]

However, his corruption while in office is of more concern to me now, and is why I have no real interest in anything he has to say.

That is a counterproductive bias in which you are tossing out the baby with the bathwater. I don't personally like Rangel either but in this important issue he knows what he's talking about and he's right.

 

[paulitician]

How is he still in Congress? And why would anyone still listen to Charlie effin Rangel? He's one of the most corrupt assholes currently serving in Government. Just give him the boot already. The man is a disgrace.

 

[Crackerjack]

Shoot the messenger, not the message.

Failed deflection.

Uh, yeah, that's exactly what I was doing.

Nobody's deflecting. Rangel should be in prison.

There you go. Happy now?

No he shouldn't. The IRS generally gives you time to clear up any irregularities in your taxes. Sometimes they charge penalties. They rarely imprison anyone.

But good on you..to say an American Hero..should be in prison.

Really good.

Now THAT is an example of deflection, for those of you who are taking notes.

 

[paulitician]

How can the Media still report on anything Rangel says? What he says is so unimportant & irrelevant. Just more Dumbed-Down Media shit i guess. The man is one of the most corrupt Politicians currently serving in Government. Does it matter what he says?

 

[grunt11b]

For what enemy exactly?

None in particular, Rangel is your typical statist, and I am sure most on the left agree with him. Every fascist/socialist/communist country has forced military service. I bet the little Minions on wall street and on this board are shitting bricks at hearing this news. One day they are supporting the regime, the next day they hear they may be forced into military service by the same regime. Irony is a *****. HAHA!!!
It's okay though, I did my time and already served my country, now I can sit back and laugh at some of these idiots while they get what they asked for.

 

[Conservative]

Shoot the messenger, not the message.

Failed deflection.

Uh, yeah, that's exactly what I was doing.

Nobody's deflecting. Rangel should be in prison.

There you go. Happy now?

No he shouldn't. The IRS generally gives you time to clear up any irregularities in your taxes. Sometimes they charge penalties. They rarely imprison anyone.

But good on you..to say an American Hero..should be in prison.

Really good.

Just because someone was a 'hero' in the military a long time ago, does NOT absolve them of responsibility for wrongs or illegal acts committed AFTER their time in the military.

 

[grunt11b]

Rangel:

What do U think???

It would certainly level the playing field between the "haves" and have nots"...

Yeah, it sure would. Instead of having a dream to do good in your life and make alot of money for your family it will bring everyone down making everyone equally miserable. And lets be honest, that is what class warfare really is all about. You just cant have someone making too much money while some lazy OWS bastard has nothing, it's just more fair to have everyone having nothing and being miserable while being ordered what kind of toilet paper to use by a ruling elite.
Not in my country fuckers, wont happen.

 

[grunt11b]

His kids first...

Wont happen, just like in any socialist country, the ruling elite will be immune to the laws that they bestow upon the rest of us. Socialism is for the people, not the socialist.

 

[MikeK]

I don't call my husband "seriously bent" for wanting to join the military.

I apologize for not modifying my "bent" comment with consideration for those who enlisted for Vietnam when it was too soon to know what an unnecessary and unworthy fiasco that so-called "conflict" was.

I'm sure once he was in VN he probably questioned himself why he did it a few times, but he got through it. If he hadn't joined he would have been drafted, and he's not one to run to another country to get out of serving.

I'm sure that's true and it's too bad he got suckered into that lethal boondoggle.

He hated that war too, but what's really sick is that a lot of you "protestors" took your hatred of the war out on the soldiers that went through that hell. I thank God my son doesn't have to go through the crap his dad went through. He's been to Iraq 3 times, and the majority of people thank him for his service...he doesn't get called "baby killer" and has never been spit on like his dad was! For anyone to treat any of our military this way is just ignorance.

It is true that a percentage of protesters did indeed behave disrespectfully toward returning vets. That behavior began when the My Lai story was publicized along with several similar but less egregious reports of rape, murder and unnecessary destruction by GIs. But you should know such behavior was confined to a very small percentage of protesters. The only reason it seemed to be widespread and common is the media paid attention to it rather than to the relatively peaceful protesters, many of whom were themselves Korea and Vietnam veterans.

The vast majority of protesters were relatively ordinary people, including quite a few 'Nam veterans who wore their uniforms. And you should especially know the popular report of returning vets being spat upon is a myth. A lie. It never happened! And if you need to be convinced of that I suggest you order a copy of Jerry Lembcke's book, The Spitting Image, (available from Amazon) in which he methodically debunks that rampantly false rumor. If you don't wish to read an entire book you can read a brief synopsis here: Vietnam Veterans Against the War: THE VETERAN: Spitting on the Troops: Old Myth, New Rumors

Those who believe the spitting myth should know such an act would be considered an assault on a member of the Armed Forces. For that reason, when the myth became popular the FBI conducted an in-depth investigation, tracing the rumor back to its origins, and found it to be totally without factual basis.

It is believed the spitting myth began with the movie, First Blood, in which the Rambo character, who, armed with only a knife, had prevailed over a dozen sheriff's deputies armed with M-16s, sadly lamented that when he came home, "They spit on me." Utterly laughable.

So my question to any soldier returning home from Vietnam who was spat on by some "hairy hippie" is -- what did you do about it? I don't recall hearing or reading about any protesters having the shit kicked out of them at an airport demonstration. Do you?

 

[MikeK]

His kids first...

Wont happen, just like in any socialist country, the ruling elite will be immune to the laws that they bestow upon the rest of us. [...]

The U.S. is not a socialist nation but that seems to be the present situation. If it were not so the Bush crime family would presently be serving life sentences in Leavenworth.

 

[tinydancer]

His kids first...

Wont happen, just like in any socialist country, the ruling elite will be immune to the laws that they bestow upon the rest of us. [...]

The U.S. is not a socialist nation but that seems to be the present situation. If it were not so the Bush crime family would presently be serving life sentences in Leavenworth.

Rock me. Rock me. Rock me.

You are a little piece of commie shit that can't grab a life out of a franco moment.

Rock me sweetheart.

Tell me you little prick how communism could rule us better?

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

I think Charlie the "Tax Cheat" Rangle should STFU.

 

[MikeK]

Rock me. Rock me. Rock me.

You are a little piece of commie shit that can't grab a life out of a franco moment.

Rock me sweetheart.

Tell me you little prick how communism could rule us better?

And I rock you off to my Ignore list with the rest of the shit-slinging punks who are a waste of time and space.