Dems Lock GOP Out of Committee Room to Protect Colleagues From Investigation
Posted by Jim Hoft on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 7:44 PM
Here’s the Latest From the Pelosi Swamp–
House democrats locked Republicans out of a committee room today to avoid a subpoena vote. Democrats for months have refused to launch an investigation into Countrywide Mortgage’s reported sweetheart deals to VIPs.
The Hill reported:
Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) locked Republicans out of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee room to keep them from meeting when Democrats aren’t present.
Towns’ action came after repeated public ridicule from the leading Republican on the committee, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), over Towns’s failure to launch an investigation into Countrywide Mortgage’s reported sweetheart deals to VIPs.
For months Towns has refused Republican requests to subpoena records in the case. Last Thursday Committee Republicans, led by Issa, were poised to force an open vote on the subpoenas at a Committee mark-up meeting. The mark-up was abruptly canceled. Only Republicans showed up while Democrats chairs remained empty.
Republicans charged that Towns cancelled the meeting to avoid the subpoena vote.
A GOP committee staffer captured video of Democrats leaving their separate meeting in private chambers after the mark-up was supposed to have begun. He spliced the video to other footage of the Democrats’ empty chairs at the hearing room, set it to the tune of “Hit the Road, Jack” and posted it on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s minority webpage, where it remained as of press time.
And the fact that dems are refusing to investigate their corrupt colleagues surprises no one.
UPDATE: Doug Ross has more background on this democratic scandal.
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Larkin commented:
dems cheat. It’s what they do.
republicans cave. It’s what they do.
Hypogean commented:
Let’s see if Martin or the fake Stalinist will defend this…
Richard Romano commented:
Unbelievable. Just when you think they couldn’t sink any lower, they do.
Jim - PRS commented:
Swine.
jb commented:
Marxist do whatever the flip they want. This is no surprise whatsoever.
Jean commented:
Every single Democrat locked in that committee room should be kicked out of office next year.
Ginger commented:
Looking forward to November of 2010. Then the one who laughs last laughs the loudest!
Pinkie French commented:
2010…2010…I hate to wish away the year, however….
Make it Happen commented:
Democrats are cowards. Always have been, always will be.
bg commented:
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OT, ht dcat..
we’ve already said goodbye to free
speech, it just hasn’t sunk in yet..
now say goodbye to right to peaceably assemble..
via Obama & his ‘first they came’ for thugs.. still think they won’t obey orders by the time he’s finished organizing them??
welcome back to the future..
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DaveinPhoenix commented:
‘We Will Create the Most Open and Honest Government in History’
Press Release :: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, California, 8th District
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/press/releases/Jan06/honest.html
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter of New York, and Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, unveiled Democrats’ “Honest Leadership, Open Government Act,” which will restore honesty, integrity, and openness to government. Below are Pelosi’s remarks as prepared.
“Good afternoon. It is fitting that we gather in the building of the Library of Congress named for Thomas Jefferson, the author of our Declaration of Independence. Today, Democrats are here to make a Declaration of Independence from special interests.
“These halls contain great wisdom. In the hall behind me are three paintings about government. The central painting contains President Lincoln’s famous words, ‘A government of the people, by the people, and for the people.’ On the right side, a mural entitled ‘Good Administration’ shows a figure reading and voting, symbolizing the value of an informed and involved citizenry. On the other side is a painting entitled ‘Corrupt Legislation,’ which shows a figure burning a scroll of learning and trampling a Bible.
“It is a harsh image, to see a Bible underfoot – but it makes a powerful point: corrupt government undermines our values. We come here today to support those values, and to lay out an agenda for a new era of honest, open, and transparent government.
“For a long time now, an ethical cloud has hung over the Capitol. For years, Democrats have called for an end to the Republican culture of corruption.
“Yesterday, House Republican leaders unveiled a vague and insufficient set of so-called reforms. What is important about their list is not what it does do, but what it doesn’t do. It doesn’t kill the K Street project, it doesn’t address procedural abuses in the House that Republicans use to implement their culture of corruption, and it doesn’t charge the Ethics committee to act immediately. The Democratic plan we unveil today addresses all of these necessary reforms.
“Republicans are resisting true reform because they all benefit from enabling the culture of corruption to continue. Republicans have allowed this poison tree of corruption to bear the fruit of bad policy for the American people. When a prescription drug bill puts pharmaceutical companies first, senior citizens pay higher prices for prescription drugs. When the energy bill give tax breaks to oil companies already making historic profits, Americans pay the price at the pump and in record home-heating costs. When liability is waived for vaccine manufacturers, companies will profit, but Americans can get hurt.
“The intention of our Founding Fathers was for Congress to be a marketplace of ideas. The Republicans have turned Congress into an auction house – for sale to the highest bidder. You have to pay to play. It is just not right.
“Democrats are leading the effort to turn the most closed, corrupt Congress in history into the most open and honest Congress in history.
“That is why, with our Democratic Declaration of Honest Leadership and Open Government, we are pledging to enact and enforce legislation that will:
* Ban all gifts and travel from lobbyists. Period.
* Kill the K Street Project, the Republican plan that trades favors for lobbying jobs, and toughen public disclosure of lobbyist activity.
* Remove the revolving door by doubling the amount of time Members and staff are prohibited from going from legislating to lobbying. Stop legislators from negotiating legislation, while also negotiating employment contracts for themselves with those who benefit from that legislation. Keep former Members who are lobbyists off the floor of Congress.
* Next we would end the ‘dead of night’ special interest provisions that turn bills into special-interest giveaways. Lawmakers must have the opportunity to read every bill before they vote on it. It’s common sense.
“When it comes to contracting and cronyism, we intend to:
* Eliminate the practice of irresponsible no-bid contracts, bring criminal penalties against war profiteers, and ensure that the government contracting process is honest, open, competitive, and fair. No more Halliburtons.
* Prohibit cronyism in key appointments by making sure any individual appointed to a position has proven credentials. Brownie certainly wasn’t doing a ‘heck of a job’ for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
“These are tough standards, but they are just the beginning. We are prepared to do even more.
“If we are to have true reforms, two things need to happen: We must have strong enforcement, with an active and functioning Ethics Committee. That is why last week I wrote to Speaker Hastert asking him to join me in urging the Ethics Committee to begin investigations immediately. Second, if and when the Speaker brings reform legislation to the floor, an open rule is absolutely essential. A new era of openness can only begin if we debate the reforms in an open manner.
“Taken together, Democratic proposals will lead this country in a new direction, put an end to business as usual, and make certain this nation’s leaders serve the people’s interest, not the special interests.
“Ours must be a government ‘of the people, by the people, and for the people.’ That means all of the American people. Republicans have made it a government of, by, and for a few of the people. America can do better. We can and we will. With this agenda, Democrats will create the most open and honest government in history, and put power back where it belongs – in the hands of all the people. Together, America can do better.”
Speaker Nancy Pelosi | Contact Us
http://www.speaker.gov/contact/
crystal commented:
Richard Romano
October 20th, 2009 | 8:03 pm 3
Unbelievable. Just when you think they couldn’t sink any lower, they do.
Dude.
Richard, I no longer have any expectations of the democrats having a certain ethical boundary in which they just would not cross.
None what-so-evah.
I wouldn’t be suprised if they pickled babies, and then ate them. They are just that vile to me. Of course, I amspeaking of the far-left radical mentl patients that are in charge of our beloved country.
KR commented:
There is all this scum in DC because there is not enough accountability.
Here is an idea, politicians must be subject to quarterly questioning by their constituents while hooked up to a lie-detector machine. They have to directly answer the questions.
These would be televised and could top other reality tv shows’ ratings.
crystal commented:
Did you see the way the A-Hole standing by the door moved in attempt to block the camera’s view?
And the people coming out of the meeting looked like such douches once they realized they were caught on tape.
Hypogean commented:
bg
October 20th, 2009 | 8:25 pm 10
we’ve already said goodbye to free
speech, it just hasn’t sunk in yet..
now say goodbye to right to peaceably assemble..
What are you talking about? Search “tea party signs” on Google Images and you get 8,290,000 hits. Each one of those hits is absolute proof that we have most certainly NOT “said goodbye” to either free speech or the right to peaceably assemble.
http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&q=tea+party+signs&start=0
When we overstate our points, it diminishes our credibility. It’s a form of crying wolf. We need to stop spinning. Instead, let’s tell the truth and let the cards fall where they may.
crystal commented:
Hopefully, the link works.
http://www.foxnews.com/video/index.html?playerId=videolandingpage&streamingFormat=FLASH&referralObject=10845212&referralPlaylistId=c985e69916535a2170b2b18ab0ab7eb60401f9bb
crystal commented:
Sorry about that, moderator man:-)
Richard Romano commented:
I wouldn’t be suprised if they pickled babies, and then ate them. They are just that vile to me. Of course, I amspeaking of the far-left radical mentl patients that are in charge of our beloved country.
You’re so right crystal — and you’re right to distinguish the left from liberals. I know some sensible liberals who are upset with the current direction of the country. We disagree on a number of issues, but they are thoughtful in how they communicate their positions, unlike the trolls who frequent here, a number of which who are obsessed with bowel movements, crude sexual references, and ad hominem attacks.
Hypogean commented:
Richard Romano
October 20th, 2009 | 9:37 pm
You’re so right crystal — and you’re right to distinguish the left from liberals. I know some sensible liberals who are upset with the current direction of the country.
I posted this in another thread, but it’s so potentially significant that I’ll bring it to your attention, too, Richard. It’s a video rant by a leftist, antiwar Obama voter who now hates Obama because of his lying, his anti-Americanism, his power grabs, and his race baiting. LANGUAGE WARNING.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=dd5_1256056612
The Democrats are in so much trouble…
Freddy commented:
Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) is obviously involved in this scam. Either from day 1, or after the fact with his obstruction.
Remember, if there was nothing to find, they would not be stopping people from looking.
Rock commented:
So Mr. President is this the honest government you spoke too. What a bunch of cowardly, childish,low life swell. Video of Dems sneaking out back doors looks like a swarm of cock roaches running from the light. Supposed educated and grown men and women taking the tax payers money and running from their duties,and oaths. How dare you sir tell Americans your Party is the hope of this Nation. Maybe this is Government Chicago style but it has no place with in the halls of this Nations Capital.
Solaratov commented:
Hypogean
October 20th, 2009 | 9:49 pm 22
Strange bedfellows.
wanumba commented:
DIdn’t the Democrats barricade themselves inside in the New York State Legislature building a few motnhs ago?
They think they OWN the place.
Sandy commented:
The guy who voted Present because he didn’t want to be blamed for anything will end up being blamed for everything. DEMS LOCK GOP OUT OF COMMITTEE ROOM.
In order for Healthcare Reform to have Gravitas with the American People it should have Republican input. The Dems and Obama would rather sneak this through Congress and have it implemented in 2013 after Obama wins his second term. However, if Republicans can win Congress next year they can Repeal this bill. A bill passed by Congress and signed by Reagan in the early 80′s which would have expanded Medicare and given Catastrophic Coverage to all Seniors was so unpopular with the Seniors it sought to help — it was repealed before it could be implemented.
bg commented:
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Hypogean @ 8:59 pm #17
and i should wait to overstate when it gets to what stage??
at any rate, i think the vids spoke for themselves..
also can’t help but wonder how many like them we either haven’t seen, or won’t be seeing..
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bg commented:
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ps re: bg @ 12:00 am #28
or will be witnessing..
not to mention it had nothing to do with Tea
Parties.. and will hopefully stay that way..
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bg commented:
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crystal @ 9:18 pm #19
“Is it not high time for people of this country to explicitly declare, whether they will be freemen or slaves? It is an important question which ought to be decided. It concerns us more than anything in this life. The salvation of our souls is interested in the event. For wherever tyranny is establish’d, immorality of every kind comes in like a torrent. It is in the interest of tyrants to reduce the people to ignorance and vice. For they cannot live in any country where virtue and knowledge prevail. The religion and public liberty of a people are intimately connected; their interest are interwoven, they subsist separately; and therefore they rise and fall together. For this reason it always observable, that those who are combined to destroy the people’s liberties, practice every art to poison their morals. How greatly then does it concern us at all events, to put a stop to the progress of tyranny.” ~ Samuel Adams
thanks for sharing..
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bg commented:
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oops re: bg @ #30
For this reason it IS always observable, that those who are combined to destroy the people’s liberties, practice every art to poison their morals.
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Craig commented:
“Instead, let’s tell the truth and let the cards fall where they may.” (Hypo)
Here is the truth.
This is the REALITY. This is where you stand now:
Excerpts:
Obama left town to speak to 1400 union members and leftist supporters, not at all interested in what 2 million Americans had to say. Nobody in DC or the press paid any attention at all to the 9/12 march, other than to grossly underestimate the number in attendance, and call Tea Party goers “right-wing crackpots and racists.”
Months of Tea Parties and Town Hall confrontations later, it is clear that nobody in Washington DC cares one whit about what the American people think or want, what the US Constitution says, or how the average American feels about the Marxist full court press coming out of DC today.
All three branches of the federal government have been compromised. The Executive Branch is run by an unconstitutional resident of the White House and his 38 (or so) unconstitutional Czars. The Legislative Branch is run by the Democratic Socialists of America via their Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus, both of which were established by DSAUSA, CPUSA and SPUSA.
Last but not least, the Judicial Branch is headed by Obama’s Department of Justice which is currently using taxpayer funds to run interference for the Obama Team defense, instead of upholding the Constitution and providing “equal justice” under the law on behalf of American citizens, free of political bias.
In short, there is no “balance of power” at present as the three branches of the Fed which once held separate powers, have now consolidated their power in a single direct and dangerous affront upon the very individual rights they were established to protect.
http://www.canadafreepress.com/
Craig commented:
This is the REALITY. This is where you stand now:
Excerpts:
Obama left town to speak to 1400 union members and leftist supporters, not at all interested in what 2 million Americans had to say. Nobody in DC or the press paid any attention at all to the 9/12 march, other than to grossly underestimate the number in attendance, and call Tea Party goers “right-wing crackpots and racists.”
Months of Tea Parties and Town Hall confrontations later, it is clear that nobody in Washington DC cares one whit about what the American people think or want, what the US Constitution says, or how the average American feels about the Marxist full court press coming out of DC today.
All three branches of the federal government have been compromised. The Executive Branch is run by an unconstitutional resident of the White House and his 38 (or so) unconstitutional Czars. The Legislative Branch is run by the Democratic Socialists of America via their Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus, both of which were established by DSAUSA, CPUSA and SPUSA.
Last but not least, the Judicial Branch is headed by Obama’s Department of Justice which is currently using taxpayer funds to run interference for the Obama Team defense, instead of upholding the Constitution and providing “equal justice” under the law on behalf of American citizens, free of political bias.
In short, there is no “balance of power” at present as the three branches of the Fed which once held separate powers, have now consolidated their power in a single direct and dangerous affront upon the very individual rights they were established to protect.
http://www.canadafreepress.com/
Craig commented:
One more try. This comment doesn’t seem to print.
This is the REALITY. This is where you stand now:
Excerpts:
Obama left town to speak to 1400 union members and leftist supporters, not at all interested in what 2 million Americans had to say. Nobody in DC or the press paid any attention at all to the 9/12 march, other than to grossly underestimate the number in attendance, and call Tea Party goers “right-wing crackpots and racists.”
Months of Tea Parties and Town Hall confrontations later, it is clear that nobody in Washington DC cares one whit about what the American people think or want, what the US Constitution says, or how the average American feels about the Marxist full court press coming out of DC today.
All three branches of the federal government have been compromised. The Executive Branch is run by an unconstitutional resident of the White House and his 38 (or so) unconstitutional Czars. The Legislative Branch is run by the Democratic Socialists of America via their Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus, both of which were established by DSAUSA, CPUSA and SPUSA.
Last but not least, the Judicial Branch is headed by Obama’s Department of Justice which is currently using taxpayer funds to run interference for the Obama Team defense, instead of upholding the Constitution and providing “equal justice” under the law on behalf of American citizens, free of political bias.
In short, there is no “balance of power” at present as the three branches of the Fed which once held separate powers, have now consolidated their power in a single direct and dangerous affront upon the very individual rights they were established to protect.
http://www.canadafreepress.com/
Hypogean commented:
So what, Craig?
GrayRider commented:
Gee, didn’t Ms. Nancy “Multiple Face Lift the CIA Lied” Pelosi stutter something about draining the swamp and Bary “The Messiah” stutter something about having the most transparent administration EVER? Well, the swamp has grown exponentially since the Democrats took over Congress and their has been no transparency whatsoever during the Obama administration.
squeaky commented:
and because it’s not in the local paper or in the
news – it didn’t happen. critical thinking can be
painful when you really want to believe there’s a free lunch…..
Richard Romano commented:
Hypogean
I posted this in another thread, but it’s so potentially significant that I’ll bring it to your attention, too, Richard. It’s a video rant by a leftist, antiwar Obama voter who now hates Obama because of his lying, his anti-Americanism, his power grabs, and his race baiting.
I watched it just now, wow. I would say any clear thinking person will be appalled, regardless of party affiliation. Again, that maxim aptly applies: “The only people supporting Obama are either robots or mental patients.”
Gary commented:
I can not wait for 2010! We all need to vote out these people, lets start fresh..2010 with new blood. Both Congress and the Senate have been there TOO LONG! Washington DC is completely out of touch with the American People. We need to change the term limits as well, say two terms, then your out! No longer life time careers! If you take the time to go back and just look and read these bills they come up with, its a joke. “Called Busy Work” The American People need to take back their Country! {VOTE Please..2010}
JJB commented:
It is no longer enough to say they should be out of office. Take action! Vote them out. You do have that power.
This does not apply to just the Dems, but to all those we see are unworthy of our hire; they are public servants! Plus, I am tired of being robbed – legally.