billvon 3,067 #226 January 22, 2018 To sum up that one, Gowdy fired a veteran (Bradley Podliska) when he took leave for his obligations as an Air Force reservist. Podliska sued for veteran discrimination and they settled for ~$150,000. No skin off Gowdy's nose, though - he just used taxpayer money to pay the settlement. Will be interesting to hear Ron's take on the use of his tax dollars to pay for discrimination against veterans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #227 January 23, 2018 billvonTo sum up that one, Gowdy fired a veteran (Bradley Podliska) when he took leave for his obligations as an Air Force reservist. Podliska sued for veteran discrimination and they settled for ~$150,000. No skin off Gowdy's nose, though - he just used taxpayer money to pay the settlement. Will be interesting to hear Ron's take on the use of his tax dollars to pay for discrimination against veterans. Well, the real reason Podliska was fired was because he opposed the "Investigation" into HRC, claiming it was partisan politics and not really something worth investigating. Ron will ignore his veteran status, and call him a "Hillary lover" and claim the suit was unfounded."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #228 January 23, 2018 kallendSo Trey Gowdy, who already wasted some $(tens of millions) on the fruitless Benghazi committees, joins the gang of scumbags: www.businessinsider.com/trey-gowdy-benghazi-panel-settlement-taxpayer-money-benghazi-hillary-clinton-2017-12 Slow news day? Lets trot something that was reported on almost two months ago. And I also think any setlements should be out of tier pocket not ours. Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #229 January 27, 2018 Another..... www.local10.com/news/politics/gov-rick-scott-suspends-hallandale-beach-mayor-joy-cooper Corruption!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #230 January 27, 2018 And another one: www.politico.com/story/2018/01/27/steve-wynn-resign-rnc-finance-chair-sexual-misconduct-accusations-373768... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #231 February 6, 2018 Coloradans May Never Know Consequences After Sexual Harassment Investigations At Capitol http://aspenpublicradio.org/post/coloradans-may-never-know-consequences-after-sexual-harassment-investigations-capitol How convenient; We CO taxpayers pay his salary, and are subject to his decisions, but we can't be allowed to know what he does."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,432 #232 February 9, 2018 Hi folks, QuoteAnother scumbag politician. Our own version: https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-senator-sexual-harassment-jeff-kruse-capitol/ He has just resigned. Jerry Baumchen PS) Of course. sometimes they are D's, but it does seem as though most are R's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #233 February 12, 2018 Rut roh! California Democrat and #metoo leader Cristina Garcia accused of sexual misconduct. Oops! https://www.politico.com/story/2018/02/08/cristina-garcia-california-metoo-398985 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,067 #234 February 15, 2018 Latest scumbag - Trump cabinet member (and VA chief) David Shulkin uses VA funds to take his wife to a Wimbledon game in London. First class of course. And Copenhagen. But why did the VA approve the trip to begin with? Simple. He "revised" some emails showing that this was an official VA trip. But not to worry; the vacation cost the VA only $120,000. (Unrelated news item - homeless vets up 1.5%; first increase in 7 years.) ================================== VA chief becomes latest member of Trump Cabinet in trouble for high-priced travel Joseph Tanfani By JOSEPH TANFANI FEB 14, 2018 | 10:55 AM | WASHINGTON VA chief becomes latest member of Trump Cabinet in trouble for high-priced travel Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin speaks Feb. 6 during a House Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing on veteran caregiver support. (Jacquelyn Martin / Associated Press) Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, traveling on what he said was an "essential" trip to London and Copenhagen, improperly accepted tickets to the Wimbledon tennis tournament and brought his wife at taxpayer expense, according to an inspector general's report released Wednesday. The scathing report says Shulkin and several top staff members made false and misleading statements both to justify the $122,334 trip and to defend it afterward. His chief of staff, Vivieca Wright Simpson, doctored an email to convince an agency ethics lawyer to approve a $4,300 flight for Shulkin's wife, the report found. Another aide devoted "many hours" to arrange tourist activities for Shulkin and his wife, "time that should have been spent conducting official VA business and not for providing personal travel concierge service," the report said. ==================================== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #235 February 23, 2018 Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens indicted on felony invasion of privacy charge stemming from affair www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/22/588163633/missouri-gov-eric-greitens-indicted-on-a-charge-of-felony-invasion-of-privacy Family Values (TM)... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #236 February 23, 2018 And a former Navy Seal - which ties into so many things - like most people would not have a problem with a guy like carrying a handgun all the time - and he probably does, yet, is showing that a good guy with a gun (or a camera) can easily become a bad guy in a few moments in life. I am sure the Christians are fine with his indiscretions..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,149 #237 February 23, 2018 tkhayesAnd a former Navy Seal - which ties into so many things - like most people would not have a problem with a guy like carrying a handgun all the time - and he probably does, yet, is showing that a good guy with a gun (or a camera) can easily become a bad guy in a few moments in life. I am sure the Christians are fine with his indiscretions..... You're right about the Christians. The statement of the woman seems somewhat credible: " the woman claims the governor asked her to "come downstairs" at his home where he would show her "how to do a proper pull-up." The woman alleges he then taped her hands, blindfolded her, took a partially nude photo of her and then warned her to stay quite about the sexual encounter.". Given she consented to the quasi bondage. Then was subjected to the blackmail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,067 #238 March 1, 2018 Another Trump crony caught trying to profit by subverting justice. =================================== Trump Ally Was in Talks to Earn Millions in Effort to End Probe in U.S. Emails indicate Republican donor and wife were negotiating fee if the Justice Department closed its investigation By Bradley Hope, Tom Wright and Rebecca Ballhaus WSJ March 1, 2018 10:48 a.m. ET A top Republican fundraiser close to President Donald Trump was in negotiations to earn tens of millions of dollars if the U.S. Justice Department dropped its investigation into a multibillion-dollar graft scandal involving a Malaysian state investment fund, according to emails reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. =================================== Top GOP donor sought $75M fee if DOJ ended probe into Malaysian scandal: report BY BRETT SAMUELS - 03/01/18 12:23 PM EST 23 The Hill Top GOP donor sought $75M fee if DOJ ended probe into Malaysian scandal A longtime Republican donor allegedly sought to make tens of millions of dollars if the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped its investigation into an investment deal connected to the Malaysian prime minster. Elliott Broidy and his wife, attorney Robin Rosenzweig, reportedly discussed in emails over the past year arranging a consulting contract with Jho Low, the businessman at the center of an investment scandal that ensnared Malaysian leader Najib Razak. One email includes a proposal for a $75 million fee for the couple if the Justice Department dropped its investigation into the scandal, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Other emails allegedly show Broidy prepared talking points for Razak before the latter's 2017 visit to Washington, D.C., according to documents. The prime minister was advised to emphasize Malaysia's assistance in confronting North Korea. The emails do not show if any consulting deal with Low was finalized. Broidy was a vice chairman of President Trump's joint campaign fund with the Republican Party. ========================== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #239 March 1, 2018 billvon ... Elliott Broidy and his wife, attorney Robin Rosenzweig... But he seemed like such an upstanding citizen until now...oh wait.May 25, 2016: https://www.thewrap.com/meet-elliott-broidy-donald-trumps-new-shady-fundraiser/"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,149 #240 March 2, 2018 billvonAnother Trump crony caught trying to profit by subverting justice. =================================== Trump Ally Was in Talks to Earn Millions in Effort to End Probe in U.S. Emails indicate Republican donor and wife were negotiating fee if the Justice Department closed its investigation By Bradley Hope, Tom Wright and Rebecca Ballhaus WSJ March 1, 2018 10:48 a.m. ET A top Republican fundraiser close to President Donald Trump was in negotiations to earn tens of millions of dollars if the U.S. Justice Department dropped its investigation into a multibillion-dollar graft scandal involving a Malaysian state investment fund, according to emails reviewed by the Wall Street Journal. =================================== Top GOP donor sought $75M fee if DOJ ended probe into Malaysian scandal: report BY BRETT SAMUELS - 03/01/18 12:23 PM EST 23 The Hill Top GOP donor sought $75M fee if DOJ ended probe into Malaysian scandal A longtime Republican donor allegedly sought to make tens of millions of dollars if the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped its investigation into an investment deal connected to the Malaysian prime minster. Elliott Broidy and his wife, attorney Robin Rosenzweig, reportedly discussed in emails over the past year arranging a consulting contract with Jho Low, the businessman at the center of an investment scandal that ensnared Malaysian leader Najib Razak. One email includes a proposal for a $75 million fee for the couple if the Justice Department dropped its investigation into the scandal, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Other emails allegedly show Broidy prepared talking points for Razak before the latter's 2017 visit to Washington, D.C., according to documents. The prime minister was advised to emphasize Malaysia's assistance in confronting North Korea. The emails do not show if any consulting deal with Low was finalized. Broidy was a vice chairman of President Trump's joint campaign fund with the Republican Party. ========================== The total theft of funds involved over $4 billion dollars. So a $75 million dollar fee for a RNC: "Broidy served as a Vice Chairman of the Trump Victory Committee a joint fundraising committee between the Donald Trump campaign and the RNC.[16] In addition, he served as a Vice Chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. On April 3, 2017 Broidy was named a National Deputy Finance Chairmen of the Republican National Committee. “I am delighted to announce the addition of these longtime friends of the Party and supporters of this administration to our Finance leadership team,” said Chairwoman McDaniel".[17] Republican consultant Niger Innis commented on the move by noting that the "selection of Broidy shows that Trump is trying to unify the party by choosing an established Republican leader who is a fantastic fundraiser.”[18]" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliott_Broidy "According to a 2009 New York Times article, “Prosecutors said the state invested $250 million in Markstone after Mr. Broidy showered officials with gifts and favors, including trips, payouts to friends and relatives, and a secret investment in an obscure movie called ‘Chooch,’ produced by an official’s brother.” Broidy also paid $380,000 to a state official’s brother and another $90,000 to the girlfriend of another top official in the New York comptroller’s office. In return, Briody’s firm pocketed a cool $18 million in management fees, a sum the company was forced to forfeit after the scandal was exposed."... In 2009, Broidy pleaded guilty to committing a felony https://www.thewrap.com/meet-elliott-broidy-donald-trumps-new-shady-fundraiser/ So he is a convicted felon AND "National Deputy Finance Chairmen of the Republican National Committee." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #241 March 3, 2018 Ooo look, another one... State Democrat Steve Lebsock expelled over sex harassment accusations. And he changes parties from D to R an hour before the vote to kick him out. Yeah, that shit don't fly. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/colorado-lawmaker-expelled-over-sex-misconduct-allegations/ar-BBJOnlP?li=BBnb7Kz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,532 #242 March 3, 2018 Just wow. Manipulative asshole. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #243 March 3, 2018 I'm surprised it happened. The last news report I heard stated they didn't think there were enough votes to succeed."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #244 March 3, 2018 Just a reminder that this is a non-partisan thread. C, D, G, R, L, or other, all scumbags are welcome here.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #245 March 3, 2018 The main/most important takeaway is that another creeper has been exposed and removed from a position of power, but I'm curious about the party-change motivation? Was this guy dumb enough to think that this move would result in a "Disgraced Republican expelled for harassment" headline and nobody would look any deeper?I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,249 #246 March 3, 2018 lippyThe main/most important takeaway is that another creeper has been exposed and removed from a position of power, but I'm curious about the party-change motivation? Was this guy dumb enough to think that this move would result in a "Disgraced Republican expelled for harassment" headline and nobody would look any deeper? No. It appears the motive was revenge on his D colleagues. Under the rules if he is an R then the Rs get to appoint his replacement. He seems to have done it for spite. But the Rs are not playing. QuoteLebsock left the statehouse during Friday's daylong debate and changed his party affiliation to Republican about an hour before he was expelled. Normally, his replacement would be named by a Republican vacancy committee. But the state GOP said it might not do so. In that event, Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper would name a replacement.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #247 March 3, 2018 lippyThe main/most important takeaway is that another creeper has been exposed and removed from a position of power, but I'm curious about the party-change motivation? Was this guy dumb enough to think that this move would result in a "Disgraced Republican expelled for harassment" headline and nobody would look any deeper? To me, it sounded more like, "if you vote to let me stay, I'll change my affiliation and vote with you for the duration." ETA: Then again, perhaps not.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #248 March 6, 2018 Boom Boom Boom, Another one bites the dust. www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/03/06/nashville-mayor-megan-barry-expected-to-resign-weeks-after-admitting-affair-with-her-security-chief/?utm_term=.910146b18a6a... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #249 March 12, 2018 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/iowa-senate-leader-resigns-video-shows-him-kissing-lobbyist/ar-BBK8BON Married politician caught on video making out with a lobbyist. I am shocked that he resigned over a simple video instead of just saying everyone else does it and how he is working to be forgiven by his family.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #250 March 13, 2018 PhreeZonehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/iowa-senate-leader-resigns-video-shows-him-kissing-lobbyist/ar-BBK8BON Married politician caught on video making out with a lobbyist. I am shocked that he resigned over a simple video instead of just saying everyone else does it and how he is working to be forgiven by his family. Contrast that with Bill Clinton saying "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" yet there he was in the oval office, no less, getting a blow job from Monica Lewinsky. Sure it's just a blow job but that sounds worse than what that politician did to resign over. Fucking Clintons, you just can't trust those motherfuckers. Hillary has railroaded every woman that filed a complaint against Bill. It's why I refused to vote for her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
