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February 05, 2014

Obama: There Isn't Even A Smidgen Of Corruption At IRS
Lerner: I Exercise My Rights Under the Fifth Amendment
— Gabriel Malor

During his big Fox News interview on Sunday, President Obama claimed that there was "not even a smidgen of corruption" at IRS, just some "bone-headed" decision-making. This is understandably raising some eyebrows, particularly since just last May, he said that the targeting of conservative groups by IRS was "intolerable and inexcusable."

Yesterday, Deputy Attorney General James Cole suggested that Obama had not even been briefed on the investigation into the IRS.

On Tuesday, Mr. Cole told the House Judiciary Committee that he doesnÂ’t know what evidence Mr. Obama is using, but that nobody from the department briefed the president.
Â“Generally we do not brief elected officials,Â” Mr. Cole said.
That left Republicans with more questions for Mr. Obama.
Â“How can he be so sure, when itÂ’s an ongoing investigation?Â” said Rep. Jim Jordan, Ohio Republican and chairman of a key investigative committee looking into both the IRS and the Justice DepartmentÂ’s criminal investigation into the agency.

The Wall Street Journal, observing that we've gone from "inexcusable" to "bone-headed," rightly wonders, "If there was no corruption at IRS, why did Lois Lerner invoke her Fifth Amendment rights?"

But hey, if the President says it's all kosher and the FBI doesn't intend to pursue criminal charges in its probe of the selective IRS screening procedures, why should Ms. Lerner take the Fifth? Perhaps we'll get to hear what Ms. Lerner meant when she wrote in February 2011 emails that the tea party matter was "very dangerous" and that "Cincy should probably NOT have these cases."

This is quite right. Obama glibly tosses aside even the possibility of corruption in the IRS before the investigation is even complete while Lerner's decision to clam up actively prevented further investigation into her role in targeting conservative groups for extra scrutiny and holding their applications in administrative limbo for longer than liberal groups.

We can and we should take the negative inference from Lerner's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment. She had no reason to do so unless she believed a crime had been committed. I think we should take Lerner, who was present and involved in the event, at her word when she indicated that crimes might have been committed. Certainly Lerner is more credible on the topic than the President, who wasn't even briefed on the matter.

Posted by: Gabriel Malor at 04:24 AM | Comments (185)
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1 Oneth?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:26 AM (0HooB)

2 I'll go get the others.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:26 AM (0HooB)

3 These are obviously not the droids we're looking for.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:28 AM (0HooB)

4 Obama said it's nothing. Therefore it's nothing. Wingnutz.

Posted by: The MSM at February 05, 2014 04:28 AM (MMC8r)

5 "There isn't even a smidgen of corruption at the IRS" Thanks for the amusing headline, Gabriel. Sometimes the only immediate response to make about these clowns is laughter. And then prayer. :^)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 05, 2014 04:29 AM (7kkQJ)

6 Had some family over on Sunday for the game. During pre-game ,the tv was on ESPN2 or something, a bunch of trucks racing a snow course. My aunt says, "Why is this on? I want to watch some of the pre-game." So she picked up the remote, changed to Fox, and the entire house screamed out, "Dear god, noooooo!!!!" as the SCOAMF came on the screen. She immediately changed the channel back and apologized profusely.

Posted by: mugiwara at February 05, 2014 04:29 AM (3a584)

7 Run run, puff puff. I heard there was newds! Yay boobies! Oh. Never mind.

Posted by: freaked at February 05, 2014 04:29 AM (JdEZJ)

8 Morning Morons.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:30 AM (0FSuD)

9 Clowns
Cars
Everyone in DC
Some ass'y required....

Posted by: backhoe at February 05, 2014 04:30 AM (ULH4o)

10 This incoherent characterization of the IRS targeting political opponents is brought to you by the Steaming Pile of Incoherence. The Steaming Pile of Incoherence: Making Harry Belafonte seem like Winston Churchill in comparison since January 20, 2009.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 05, 2014 04:30 AM (659DL)

11 Early content. Gabe ate his Wheaties this morning! Good morning, Gabe and horde.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 05, 2014 04:30 AM (DmNpO)

12 I don't get this. We all know TFG lies. Then we're consistently shocked all over again the next time he lies? This is a dog-bites-man story.

Posted by: Kate58 at February 05, 2014 04:30 AM (oLZsm)

13 Just had stitches removed from hand, carpal tunnel operation, and it hurts, waaaaa.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:31 AM (0FSuD)

14 O'Reilly got played. TFG bowled him over with bullshit, and he just sat there and swam in it.

Posted by: --- at February 05, 2014 04:31 AM (MMC8r)

15 I don't get this. We all know TFG lies. Then we're consistently shocked all over again the next time he lies? RAAAACIST.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 05, 2014 04:32 AM (659DL)

16 We should probably also keep in mind the credibility of the various parties involved here. For instance, Obama is a lying sack of shit, so nothing he says can be believed, and in fact, the opposite is probably more likely the truth.

Posted by: deadrody at February 05, 2014 04:33 AM (b2D8X)

17 Prediction: Lois Lerner, after a couple years and this has all gone down the memory hole, will show up as an employee of the Clinton Foundation. One of it's main functions is to reward Dems with cushy jobs for their service to the party. Lois Lerner will not be forgotten.

Posted by: George Orwell at February 05, 2014 04:33 AM (Vv4Go)

18 Sounds like NYC is getting shitty weather. I hate that for them, NOT.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:33 AM (0FSuD)

19 Funny how this scandal went from "OMG!" to "No biggie" in just a few months. Schizoid much? But yeah, leave it to a bunch of Chicago Marxists to let us know that the fix is in, regardless of the evidence. Nothing will happen to anyone regardless of how many laws were broken. We are so terribly screwed...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:34 AM (0HooB)

20 Last May he said . . .intolerable, he said.
But just in the last few days wasn't there some news about the IRS was still targeting the Tea Party, and would continue to target conservative groups.

Posted by: Henry O. Henry at February 05, 2014 04:35 AM (03Ng5)

21 In parallel fashion, it is quite obvious that there isn't even a Smidgen of competence in the White House.

Posted by: Bob Plankton, cordial loather of all things ohblahblah at February 05, 2014 04:35 AM (QLbhS)

22 12 I don't get this. We all know TFG lies. Then we're consistently shocked all over again the next time he lies? This is a dog-bites-man story. Posted by: Kate58 at February 05, 2014 08:30 AM (oLZsm)[\i] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, of course TFG lies. But nobody is shocked by it. Hell, better than half the public will admit to a stranger that Obama can't be trusted.

Posted by: deadrody at February 05, 2014 04:35 AM (b2D8X)

23 Points
Laughs
Turns away....

Posted by: backhoe at February 05, 2014 04:35 AM (ULH4o)

24 The older I get, the more I am starting to look like a bionic man. I've got more scares than Frankenstein.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:36 AM (0FSuD)

25 Jugears and OReally are two of the most preposterous shmucks posing as honest brokers that you could possibly find without throwing a giant masquerade party. Â…Â…..which, come to think of it is what Stupor Sunday has become.

Posted by: ontherocks at February 05, 2014 04:37 AM (it0sG)

26 If this had been a Republican...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:37 AM (0HooB)

27 So what are the Russian hackers going to do with all the shit they are stealing at the Olympics?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:38 AM (0FSuD)

28 I've got more scares than Frankenstein. It's remarkable when a typo works.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 05, 2014 04:38 AM (659DL)

29 I am genuinely curious about the discussions in the management suites of our national newspapers and networks.

Do they talk freely about protecting the president and the Democrat party, or are they still possessed of a smidgen of a sense of guilt and keep the discussion within the bounds of plausible deniability?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 05, 2014 04:39 AM (QFxY5)

30 My dog, sleeping in the corner -- More credible than the Preznint!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at February 05, 2014 04:39 AM (HsTG8)

31 Gabe, are you suggesting we have a mega thread on followup questions that the dumbass blowhard BOR should have asked Ear Leader? That may finally break pixy.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 05, 2014 04:40 AM (zjT4v)

32 Do they talk freely about protecting the president and the Democrat party, or are they still possessed of a smidgen of a sense of guilt and keep the discussion within the bounds of plausible deniability? Yeah, pretty much.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:41 AM (0HooB)

33 I think some people misunderstood my comment regarding sven in the last post. I'm actually very fond of sven. I still don't understand 99% of what he posts, but it wasn't a slam. I just don't get it.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 04:41 AM (rSIYI)

34 It's remarkable when a typo works. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 05, 2014 08:38 AM (659DL) Ha Ha. I never even noticed. So true though.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:41 AM (0FSuD)

35 My dog's~~, sleeping in the corner~~ morning dump --
More credible than the Preznint!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling StarsÂ™ at February 05, 2014 08:39 AM (HsTG

FIFY

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 05, 2014 04:41 AM (QFxY5)

We passed laws against corruption years ago, ergo, there is no corruption.

- Your Soviet American betters.

Posted by: Darth Randall at February 05, 2014 04:42 AM (xWgW3)

37 Cold and rainy in NC. Off for a warm shower!

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:42 AM (0FSuD)

38 After Citizen's united, why do we even have an IRS organization for pre-clearance of political entities?

Posted by: Jean at February 05, 2014 04:43 AM (4JkHl)

39 Remember when he used to throw people under the bus ... yeah, back then there might have been a problem. But with ST. Barky at the wheel for a few years, all of that bad stuff is gone. And, of course we know that the Republican party will never stand for these kinds of shenanigans, and will take care of things. Boned and Boned

Posted by: Mephits at February 05, 2014 04:44 AM (GLwVs)

40 Does drinking wine with breakfast make you a bad person?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:44 AM (0FSuD)

41 38 After Citizen's united, why do we even have an IRS organization for pre-clearance of political entities? Because CU insured that wingnuts could get a foothold in the process and they can't let that happen. Koch Bros!!!!!

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 04:46 AM (rSIYI)

42 Nip,

I've had that surgery as well. Trust me on this: move it, a lot. The more you do the sooner it will stretch out and the less it will hurt. Constantly squeeze your hand into a fist as hard as you can stand.

My doctor was amazed at how much I could move it, and how tightly I could squeeze his hand in only 3 days.

Posted by: Bayou City at February 05, 2014 04:46 AM (8yWf/)

43 I just don't get it. When you upgrade to the AoSHQ Platinum Membership Package, you get automatic upgrades of Pixy's patented Sven Decoder Software every week. And ampersands. Lots and lots of ampersands.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:46 AM (0HooB)

44 After Citizen's united, why do we even have an IRS organization for pre-clearance of political entities?

Posted by: Jean at February 05, 2014 08:43 AM (4JkHl)

You know, that is an excellent question and one which has surely never occurred to that tanned lush from Southwest Ohio who should be grilling IRS apparatchiks on that right now.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 05, 2014 04:47 AM (zjT4v)

45 Do they talk freely about protecting the president and the Democrat party, or are they still possessed of a smidgen of a sense of guilt and keep the discussion within the bounds of plausible deniability? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 05, 2014 08:39 AM (QFxY5) If I had to guess I'd say it's a whole bunch of "we can't do things that might upset the balance!" heavily biased towards helping democrats. My experience with scientists who want to weaponize science to affect policy shows this sort of lack of self-awareness/delusion. I wouldn't be surprised if it exists in news circles too.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at February 05, 2014 04:47 AM (GaqMa)

46 Just the concept of The IRS itself is corrupt, so yeah once you get past the idea of them holding onto part of your paycheck with no service fee paid for A FUCKING YEAR Â…Â…they're like THE public service.

Posted by: ontherocks at February 05, 2014 04:48 AM (it0sG)

47 Barry the Honest: There's no corruption there. And to prove it, I've put my top donor on the case

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 05, 2014 04:48 AM (FE/sZ)

48 GOP: Eh, whatever. We want the Teabaggers to go away.

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at February 05, 2014 04:48 AM (uhAkr)

49 I've had that surgery as well. Trust me on this: move it, a lot. The more you do the sooner it will stretch out and the less it will hurt. Constantly squeeze your hand into a fist as hard as you can stand. My doctor was amazed at how much I could move it, and how tightly I could squeeze his hand in only 3 days. Posted by: Bayou City at February 05, 2014 08:46 AM (8yWf/) MUCH THANKS for the advice. I am getting my silly puddy to play with right now. Can I get it wet? Forgot to axe Dr.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:49 AM (0FSuD)

50 After Citizen's united, why do we even have an IRS organization for pre-clearance of political entities? The issue is which ones get tax-exempt status. The Tea Party orgs are able to exist, they just aren't allowed tax-exempt status, which is a strong disadvantage.

Posted by: --- at February 05, 2014 04:49 AM (MMC8r)

51 on the investigation into the IRS. What investigation? Last I heard, and I'm talking within the last two weeks or so, the FBI still hadn't spoken with any of the conservative groups whilst simultaneously saying oh hey no harm no foul no one's going to jail, it's all chill. Help me, Trucon Cat, you're the only one who can express how I feel right now.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at February 05, 2014 04:50 AM (VtjlW)

52 *looks at AoS Tinfoil Membership card* So that's the problem...

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 04:51 AM (rSIYI)

53 I think some people misunderstood my comment regarding sven in the last post. I'm actually very fond of sven. I still don't understand 99% of what he posts, but it wasn't a slam. I just don't get it.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 08:41 AM (rSIYI)

I understood what you meant. Sometimes he gets in a posting frenzy and has about as much coherency as a lab rat on blow listening to Disco Inferno.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 05, 2014 04:51 AM (zjT4v)

54 Remember that the same pathological JEF that said that there's not a smidgeon of dirt at the IRS also said that he wished that DC was more like House of Cards. Â…..tells you all ya need ta knowÂ…..

Posted by: ontherocks at February 05, 2014 04:51 AM (it0sG)

55 law? words, just words "Obama glibly tosses aside even the possibility of corruption in the IRS before the investigation is even complete" report? words, just words "I take full responsibility." SO WHAT?!!! Accountability. Supreme Law of the Land. Prosecute Top Down and convict Obama, Holder, IRS Chief, et al. You think the mess during such an upheaval would be worse than more of the same? pfft. We're not even holding our own while treading water in the present ideological maelstrom.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 05, 2014 04:51 AM (MhA4j)

56 The whole tax deductible political organizations was a bad idea from the very beginning, ranking right up there with government grants to politicians running for office.

Posted by: Henry O. Henry at February 05, 2014 04:51 AM (03Ng5)

57 Around here, drinking wine for breakfast wouldn't make you a bad person. In fact, it's recommended.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:51 AM (0HooB)

58 I wouldn't be surprised if it exists in news circles too.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at February 05, 2014 08:47 AM (GaqMa)

Academics, for all their vaunted intelligence, are often naive about politics.

Media people are not, which makes me suspect that there is a fair amount of open discussion about protecting Obama, "for the good of the nation," because after all, they went to Harvard and should be able to guide our thoughts.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 05, 2014 04:52 AM (QFxY5)

59 Obama didnÂ’t consult Justice before saying no corruption at IRS

On Tuesday, Mr. Cole (Deputy Attorney General) told the House Judiciary Committee that he doesnÂ’t know what evidence Mr. Obama is using, but that nobody from the department briefed the president.

IRS: Mr. Cole, we were just going over your tax records...

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 05, 2014 04:52 AM (FE/sZ)

60 In fact, it's recommended.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at February 05, 2014 08:51 AM (0HooB)

I thought that the AOSHQ Lifestyle guidebook called for wine with bacon for breakfast?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 05, 2014 04:53 AM (QFxY5)

61 I picked up a slight stuttering when TFG said the words, "bone headed." It immediately came across, to me, that he was straight up lying. He comes across as so insincere and you just get the feeling he's playing a game with words...doing and saying what's necessary to keep the lies going. I was shocked when Fox showed yesterday a recent Quinnipiac poll asking if Obama is trustworthy. It was taken the 3rd week in January and it was 46% yes/49% no. And this is well after the "if you like your insurance, you can keep your insurance" was exposed at the lie of the century. You mean to tell me 46% still think he's trustworthy? FFS.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 05, 2014 04:53 AM (Oa7B2)

62 57 Around here, drinking wine for breakfast wouldn't make you a bad person. In fact, it's recommended. OK, as I open my second bottle. Thanks, my hand is feeling much better. If the maid doesn't show up today, I might get drunk.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:54 AM (0FSuD)

63 I thought that the AOSHQ Lifestyle guidebook called for wine with bacon for breakfast?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 05, 2014 08:53 AM (QFxY5)

That's an Executive Breakfast.

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 05, 2014 04:54 AM (zjT4v)

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My dog, sleeping in the corner --
More credible than the Preznint!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling StarsÂ™ at February 05, 2014

; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal">Plus your dog probably licks his own balls.

Posted by: dirks strewn at February 05, 2014 04:55 AM (kfcYC)

65 Sounds like NYC is getting shitty weather. I hate that for them, NOT. Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 08:33 AM (0FSuD) The new mayor is being a whiny bitch about it. I laughed. A lot. *raises hand* I would like wine and bacon for breakfast, please.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at February 05, 2014 04:56 AM (VtjlW)

66 That's an Executive Breakfast. Posted by: Captain Hate at February 05, 2014 08:54 AM (zjT4v) I thought that included a ball rub?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:56 AM (0FSuD)

67 *looks at AoS Tinfoil Membership card*

So that's the problem...

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 08:51 AM (rSIYI)

When did you upgrade? I've still got the AoS Used Paper Plate Membership card.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at February 05, 2014 04:56 AM (fwARV)

68 Nip Slip- I broke three fingers on my left hand (rugby) and one finger dislocated at the middle knuckle. Doc had me get a big sponge to squeeze and work on squeezing it harder each day. You could give that a try, too.

Posted by: Mainah at February 05, 2014 04:56 AM (I+4FK)

69 40? 57?

I had a swig of beer with breakfast. Just a sip- I would not be driving until six hours later so I figured it was safe enough to do. Made the meal better. Really does.

Posted by: backhoe at February 05, 2014 04:56 AM (ULH4o)

70 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at February 05, 2014 04:56 AM (PYAXX)

71 Certainly Lerner is more credible on the topic than the President, who wasn't even briefed on the matter.

Not officially, anyway. Unofficially, I'm sure his goons report all the things they're doing for the Glorious Leader.

Posted by: pookysgirl at February 05, 2014 04:57 AM (kMnHs)

72 *Sip. Not slip. haha, I always read it that way.

Posted by: Mainah at February 05, 2014 04:57 AM (I+4FK)

73 I do believe you are correct, CBD. *thumbs through AoSHQ Style Guide* Let's see here, it says that the only consideration for pairing bacon with wine is the type of top: twist off or cork. Both are acceptable.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 04:57 AM (0HooB)

74 Who wants to bet all that NSA metadata isn't just being used to campaign but being leaked strategically to Journolistas to supply dirt for stories?

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 05, 2014 04:57 AM (A1Dcl)

75 On Tuesday, Mr. Cole (Deputy Attorney General) told the House Judiciary Committee that he doesnÂ’t know what evidence Mr. Obama is using, but that nobody from the department briefed the president. This muddled moment of incoherence borught to you by The Steaming Pile of Incoherence. The Steaming Pile of Incoherence: Throwing shovels in holes and burying them since January 20, 2009.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 05, 2014 04:58 AM (659DL)

76 You HATERZ are ridic! I don't know why all the outrage when he's never briefed about anything! It's why he's never responsible for anything and why he always is the "outsider" who's fighting the Big D.C. Machine, for the folks, of course. Besides, do you know how hard it is to listen to a briefing on a golf course? You have to focus on your game, you don't want to be all distracted! Besides, talking is frowned upon out there, you need to keep your conversations to a minimum...

Posted by: runningrn at February 05, 2014 04:58 AM (o6g4X)

77 >>Plus your dog probably licks his own balls. Yeah, but that's where the similarity ends.

Posted by: ontherocks at February 05, 2014 04:58 AM (it0sG)

78 68 Nip Slip- I broke three fingers on my left hand (rugby) and one finger dislocated at the middle knuckle. Doc had me get a big sponge to squeeze and work on squeezing it harder each day. You could give that a try, too. Thanks. That's why I only sang at the Rugby matches. Too many of my buddies "Gave Blood".

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 04:58 AM (0FSuD)

79 You can bet that TFG was rehearsed with a tested, focus-grouped answer for when that wingnut O'Reilly brings up the IRS un-scandals.

Posted by: --- at February 05, 2014 04:59 AM (MMC8r)

80 *raises hand* I would like wine and bacon for breakfast, please. We'll all have wine and bacon in the camps. And by that, I mean rainwater and sawdust.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 05, 2014 04:59 AM (659DL)

81 53. When words fail the ineffably depressive state where we find ourselves, for the one who tries against all odds, the red badge of courage, sven. Nothing's built (or destroyed) with one stroke, or one straw carried on the back.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 05, 2014 04:59 AM (MhA4j)

82 When did you upgrade? I've still got the AoS Used Paper Plate Membership card. After the 2012 election. I figured I'd do something to make myself feel better. It came with a replica hobo pelt and coupon for 1Â¢ off my next trip to the barrel.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 05:00 AM (rSIYI)

83 Oh my, the national weather map looks great! Except for the news makers in the old north east.

NYC right on the line for freezing rain. That will be fun.

Posted by: Henry O. Henry at February 05, 2014 05:00 AM (03Ng5)

84 Is there a requirement that the person refusing to testify by taking the 5th reasonably believe there has been a crime committed? In other words, I couldn't take the 5th just be an obstructionist dick, or could I?

Posted by: major major major major at February 05, 2014 05:01 AM (X9vO1)

85 Oh, and what do you expect from a guy who only learned about the IRS malfeasance by watching the news on tv....

Posted by: runningrn at February 05, 2014 05:01 AM (o6g4X)

86 Barry doesn't really know much of anything that goes on. He's just a clean, articulate figurehead.

Posted by: Val Jar at February 05, 2014 05:01 AM (Aif/5)

87 Re: the 'holding She-bilious' accountable portion of BOR's interview, I am reminded of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry rents a car but the rental agency doesn't have the car he reserved. "You know how to take the reservation, you just don't know how to hold the reservation." Mr. President, you just don't know how to hold someone accountable.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 05, 2014 05:01 AM (g4TxM)

88 Anyone else think that him saying there wasn't a smidgen is going all in on the bluff?

Posted by: Draki at February 05, 2014 05:02 AM (L8r/r)

89 It came with a replica hobo pelt and coupon for 1Â¢ off my next trip to the barrel.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 09:00 AM (rSIYI)

Mine only came with a picture of the t-shirt I ordered...

I really should upgrade.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at February 05, 2014 05:03 AM (fwARV)

90 only way we will get the truth out of the IRS is to water-board them...just a thought...a musing, so to speak.

Posted by: Paladin at February 05, 2014 05:03 AM (4kpbt)

91 Ah, it's good to be king!

Posted by: I Barackius at February 05, 2014 05:03 AM (o6g4X)

92 not a smidgen perhaps an iota?

Posted by: phoenixgirl @phxazgrl 22 days until spring training at February 05, 2014 05:03 AM (u8GsB)

93 Does anybody else think the Founding Fathers would be horrified to know the government uses the Fifth Amendment to protect itself when it engages in corruption?

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (uhAkr)

94 Speaking of cold, I'm going to freeze my butt off at the Seahawks parade!

Posted by: I Barackius at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (o6g4X)

95 Mine only came with a picture of the t-shirt I ordered... #twoweeks

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (rSIYI)

96 #88 Obama doesn't bluff. He declares something an absolute truth and has his fanbois the media to fabricate it out of thin air.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (A1Dcl)

97 Reading the dead tree WSJ article, Mystery Assault On Power Grid, about a weird event in CA back in April. I don't think I remember hearing about it at the time. Sounds almost Alex Jones-ish in the reportage.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (ZshNr)

98 huh oh, maid showed up. Hide second bottle of wine!

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (0FSuD)

99 I really should upgrade. I still haven't opened the envelope. Because it wiggles.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (659DL)

100 Barry doesn't really know much of anything that goes on. He's just a clean, articulate figurehead. He's their Race Shield.

Posted by: --- at February 05, 2014 05:04 AM (MMC8r)

101 90. ... is to apply the same measures against IRS employees as the IRS applies against its least favored tax payers.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 05, 2014 05:05 AM (MhA4j)

102 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 05, 2014 08:52 AM (QFxY5) I can most assuredly say that the "Family Planning Fellowship" at a certain university here is NOT naÃ¯ve of politics. Indeed, most of what they do is specifically directed AT politics. However, I notice this odd distinction between "MUST PULBICIZE THESE RESULTS" when they purportedly benefit progressives. And "eh, let the science run it's course." for things that don't. YMMV.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at February 05, 2014 05:05 AM (GaqMa)

103 no t-shirts but a bag of heroin

Posted by: phoenixgirl @phxazgrl 22 days until spring training at February 05, 2014 05:05 AM (u8GsB)

104 Smidgen is a funny word. Say it out loud ten times in a row. See what I mean?

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 05, 2014 05:05 AM (g4TxM)

105 Dumb sock! Remember too that all of Barry's promises come with an expiration date. Can you imagine how his daughters are going to turn out?

Posted by: runningrn at February 05, 2014 05:05 AM (o6g4X)

106 101. Geither: OUT!

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 05, 2014 05:05 AM (MhA4j)

107 #twoweeks

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 09:04 AM (rSIYI)

I didn't really think I even rated being mocked yet, but hey. Onward!

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at February 05, 2014 05:05 AM (fwARV)

108 Hmmm, I just saw where CVS will no longer sell any cigarettes or tobacco product. Maybe this is an issue that the JEF and Boehner can agree to take on in a bipartisan manner. SEE DE GUMMIT WORKS FOR REEELZ!!!

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 05, 2014 05:06 AM (zjT4v)

109 I still haven't opened the envelope. Because it wiggles. That's just the lice. Perfectly normal.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 05:06 AM (rSIYI)

110 #88 Obama doesn't bluff. He declares something an absolute truth and has his fanbois the media to fabricate it out of thin air. Did you say something about President Obama in the buff?

Posted by: A Slobbering, Drooling Moist Chris Matthews at February 05, 2014 05:06 AM (o6g4X)

111 So, basically Obama has taken the plausible deniability practice, reserved for when the US engages in covert action, and applied it to every task of government.

Posted by: Mainah at February 05, 2014 05:07 AM (I+4FK)

112 I'm old enough to remember when Obama was angrier than anyone about the IRS scandal.

Posted by: blaster at February 05, 2014 05:07 AM (4+AaH)

113 O/T Local news is reporting all 7600 CVS stores will no longer sell smokes after October 1. No word on if you'll be able to buy pot, since we all know now that cigarettes = icky, black lung, 2nd hand smoke death and pot = free choice.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 05, 2014 05:07 AM (Oa7B2)

114 Merriam-Webster gives this example for usage of the word smidgen: "...a smidgen of common sense." Now that's s smidgen that this administration doesn't have.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 05, 2014 05:07 AM (g4TxM)

115 O'Reilly was simply playing The Game, by The Rules.

The only people who are being played, are those that believe O'Reilly was out to get some real answers, and not just to get some "good television".

If someone were to really want answers, they'd have to tie the interviewee to a sturdy wooden chair bolted to the floor, and beat his head with a wet Chicago telephone book until he provided them.

Posted by: Adrift on an Angry Sea at February 05, 2014 05:08 AM (i+I1A)

116 I wasn't mocking.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 05:08 AM (rSIYI)

117 Bieber really is a little shit: harassing the stewardess, making the pilots use oxygen masks.

Posted by: Judge Pug at February 05, 2014 05:09 AM (NRYdU)

118 He's a question, if you charter a G-4 ($40 million plane) to fly to NYC, why the fuck do you have to be assholes to the crew?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:09 AM (0FSuD)

119 Smidgen- Synonyms: ace, bit, crumb, dab, dram, driblet, glimmer, hint, lick, little, mite, nip, ounce, peanuts, ray, scintilla, scruple, shade, shadow, shred, skosh, smack, smell, smidgen (also smidgeon or smidgin or smidge), snap, soupÃ§on, spark, spatter, speck, splash, spot, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion, tad, touch, trace Wait a second. "ace"? Hmmm

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at February 05, 2014 05:09 AM (g4TxM)

120 Can you imagine how easy life would be for Barry if G.W. Bush worked for Fox. A literal smorgasbord of blame attribution - all in one place. A one stop shop for placing blame.

Heaven for the accountable.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 05, 2014 05:10 AM (BZAd3)

121 I wasn't mocking.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 09:08 AM (rSIYI)

Oh. No, I meant 'mocked by Ace and/or the cobs.'

I mean, who send a picture of my t-shirt? That's just mean.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at February 05, 2014 05:10 AM (fwARV)

122 Hmmm, I just saw where CVS will no longer sell any cigarettes or tobacco product. Maybe this is an issue that the JEF and Boehner can agree to take on in a bipartisan manner. SEE DE GUMMIT WORKS FOR REEELZ!!!

Posted by: Captain Hate at February 05, 2014 09:06 AM (zjT4v)

I heard that this morning, too. I'm really curious about this. A business just doesn't decide to lose millions in revenue to feel good about a decision. I'd really like to know if the government was in talks with CVS.

Posted by: Mainah at February 05, 2014 05:10 AM (I+4FK)

123 100 Barry doesn't really know much of anything that goes on. He's just a clean, articulate figurehead. He's their Race Shield. Posted by: --- at February 05, 2014 09:04 AM (MMC8r) The shield of superstition already terminated. The emperor has no clothes, and articulate or not, the progressive race shield is a mere figment of imagination. But since they believe in hatred, they wear it with pride. Nonetheless, it holds no power other than what the viewer grants.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 05, 2014 05:11 AM (MhA4j)

124
I believe you are all taking this the wrong way. He obviously meant 'not even a smidgen' in the same sense as 'you can keep your insurance'.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at February 05, 2014 05:11 AM (BZAd3)

125 "73 I do believe you are correct, CBD.

*thumbs through AoSHQ Style Guide*

Let's see here, it says that the only consideration for pairing bacon with wine is the type of top: twist off or cork.

Both are acceptable.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at February 05, 2014 08:57 AM (0HooB)"

Helpful home entertaining tip:

If Morons drop in unexpectedly for breakfast and you are out of wine, dig through the garbage for an old empty wine bottle and fill it up with a mixture of Val U Rite vodka and grape FlavorAde. They won't know the difference.

Posted by: Obnoxious A-hole at February 05, 2014 05:12 AM (BcCwi)

126 I am betting the CVS tobacco plan is all about thief. From their employees and customers. It is a huge problem.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:12 AM (0FSuD)

127 If CVS is going to stop selling tobacco in October, why wait? If it's important to stop selling, stop now!

Posted by: Henry O. Henry at February 05, 2014 05:12 AM (03Ng5)

128 Also, fuck CVS, they do NOT support the Scouts.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:12 AM (0FSuD)

129 That was a "Chicago Smidgen" which is much larger than a regular smidgen.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 05:12 AM (0HooB)

130 "Can I get it wet? Forgot to axe Dr."

With my many surgeries over the years, the answer to that has generally been no. You do not want that skin getting soft and the stitches tearing out.

Posted by: Bayou City at February 05, 2014 05:13 AM (8yWf/)

131

Notice that it's "not even a smidgen," not an emphatic "No." That way he can never be pinned with "you said there was NO corruption."

Posted by: Mainah at February 05, 2014 05:13 AM (I+4FK)

132 That would have been an excellent question for Bill O'Saladtosser to hit Obama with after he spewed that bullshit line... but no. I was yelling at the TV at that point. Unreal.

Posted by: Pipeholder at February 05, 2014 05:13 AM (VTeUD)

133 127 If CVS is going to stop selling tobacco in October, why wait? If it's important to stop selling, stop now! Selling down inventory. Stopping shipments AND mostly seeing if they lose any traffic in the "urban" markets. Funny, they are still selling beer and wine.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:14 AM (0FSuD)

134 I mean, who send a picture of my t-shirt? That's just mean.

Maybe it's a ransom!

"If you ever want to see your shirt again....."

Posted by: EC at February 05, 2014 05:14 AM (GQ8sn)

135 I mean, who send a picture of my t-shirt? That's just mean. It could have been worse. They could have sent a picture of a drawing of your t-shirt.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 05:15 AM (rSIYI)

136 127. purchase contracts already made/paid Not everyone is Obama, who began his administration cancelling contract law.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 05, 2014 05:15 AM (MhA4j)

137 Also, fuck CVS, they do NOT support the Scouts. IIRC, they're also big contributors to Leftard organizations like MMFA.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 05:15 AM (0HooB)

138 With my many surgeries over the years, the answer to that has generally been no. You do not want that skin getting soft and the stitches tearing out. Posted by: Bayou City at February 05, 2014 09:13 AM (8yWf/) He removed stitches yesterday, and I kept it dry till now. I think I will keep it dry couple more days, it is ozying AKA one area is not completely healed.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:16 AM (0FSuD)

139 Funny, they are still selling beer and wine. Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 09:14 AM (0FSuD) Didn't NYC or someone making selling tobacco really hard? Maybe they're just weighing the cost of regulatory compliance vs. income. In other news, my town still has an annual pipe show

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at February 05, 2014 05:16 AM (GaqMa)

140 126?

Down here- coastal GA? Theft of razor inserts seems to be such a problem most stores are locking them up. WTH?

Posted by: backhoe at February 05, 2014 05:16 AM (ULH4o)

141 Funny, they are still selling beer and wine. = No surprise. Without those sales, massive loss in profits since customers would evaporate.

Posted by: panzernashorn at February 05, 2014 05:17 AM (MhA4j)

142 137, are they really big supporters of liberal organizations, or are they playing them like the banks?

Posted by: Draki at February 05, 2014 05:17 AM (L8r/r)

143 @140 Razors? Yep, every Walmart has them locked up. That and Extra large condoms. I am not making that up, go to a walmart and see.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:18 AM (0FSuD)

144 That and Extra large condoms. I was buying them for a friend. That's it.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:19 AM (0FSuD)

145 His word isn't merely law. His word is truth. His word is reality.

Posted by: tsj017 at February 05, 2014 05:19 AM (4YUWF)

146 It could have been worse. They could have sent a picture of a drawing of your t-shirt.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her Sanity Prod (tm) at February 05, 2014 09:15 AM (rSIYI)

I bet that's what they do with the Wet Newspaper Membership cards.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at February 05, 2014 05:20 AM (fwARV)

147 CVS stopped selling cigarettes in their MA stores 2 years ago. Local municipalities in MA had been fighting to ban pharmacies from selling cigs for a while and many cities had already enacted or where in the process of enacting bans. Same in CA and other states are following suit. Probably got to be the point it wasn't worth the money trying to fight the inevitable.

Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2014 05:20 AM (g1DWB)

148 IIRC, they're also big contributors to Leftard organizations like MMFA. Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at February 05, 2014 09:15 AM (0HooB) I glanced at that quickly and didn't notice the F in there and got really really *really* confused.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at February 05, 2014 05:20 AM (VtjlW)

149 "129 That was a "Chicago Smidgen" which is much larger than a regular smidgen.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at February 05, 2014 09:12 AM (0HooB)"

Chicago delanda est.

Posted by: Obnoxious A-hole at February 05, 2014 05:21 AM (BcCwi)

150 Didn't NYC or someone making selling tobacco really hard? All of NYS is hard. They tack on so many taxes and surcharges, a pack of brand-name smokes like Marloboros goes for over 10 bucks. Cartons run around 90 bucks. The only way around it is to buy Indian-made cigs on an Indian Reservation. NYS won't even let the Indians sell name-brand smokes tax-free anymore. I buy as much tax-free as I can on the Rez, just to stick it to The Man. Phone and gift cards, clothing, even shoes and hiking boots. There'a Rez right near me with at least a dozen tax-free stores. One of them is enormous, filling several buildings and an airplane hangar. I really enjoy starving the Beast as much as I can.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 05, 2014 05:21 AM (7ObY1)

151 Down here- coastal GA? Theft of razor inserts seems to be such a problem most stores are locking them up. WTH?
Posted by: backhoe at February 05, 2014 09:16 AM (ULH4o)

I bought a pack of 5 at the local King Soopers here in Colorado, and wasn't all that surprised that they were one of those "anti theft" items (small, expensive).

What DID surprise me is that the self-checkout machine also had somebody come over to verify I was over 18.

3 bladed safety razors ???

Posted by: jwb7605 [/i][/u][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 05:21 AM (ZALPg)

152 I wish O'Reilly would've just asked the whiny putz if George W. Bush got "fair" treatment in the media. It would've been really interesting to hear his answer and compare and contrast it with the slavish devotion he gets from the MSM, save one lone network. Srsly, I would've almost paid to hear him asked that question and then watch him try and spin how the big, bad meanies at Fox are so unfair.

Posted by: Lady in Black at February 05, 2014 05:21 AM (Oa7B2)

153 A business just doesn't decide to lose millions in revenue to feel good about a decision

It's BILLIONS...with a B.

Posted by: Gman at February 05, 2014 05:22 AM (72RL7)

154 3 bladed safety razors ??? Posted by: jwb7605 at February 05, 2014 09:21 AM (ZALPg) WTF is with that? You got to be 18 to shave?

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:22 AM (0FSuD)

155 are they really big supporters of liberal organizations, or are they playing them like the banks? I'm not sure. Some Moron had a list up recently of supporters and CVS was one of them. I think it was just Media Matters or one of their other outlets. I certainly don't understand why they'd send them any money, since MMFA would just as soon see them out of business, being the anti-capitalists that they are. Perhaps something about selling us the rope to hang ourselves with...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at February 05, 2014 05:22 AM (0HooB)

156 Wasn't there some story involving CVS and ObamaCare? Refresh my memory, anyone?

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 05, 2014 05:23 AM (7ObY1)

157 I had a swig of beer with breakfast. Just a sip- I would not be driving until six hours later so I figured it was safe enough to do. Made the meal better. Really does.

Posted by: backhoe at February 05, 2014 08:56 AM (ULH4o)

===========

According to David McCullough Harry Truman started every day of his adult life with at shot of bourbon. I figure if it was good enough for a guy who dropped two atomic bombs it's good enough for me.

Posted by: Nighthawk at February 05, 2014 05:23 AM (OtQXp)

158 Certainly Lerner is more credible on the topic than the President, who wasn't even briefed on the matter.

That's just racist, Gabe.

....

Nope, never gets old.

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 05, 2014 05:23 AM (JpC1K)

159 You got to be 18 to shave? Obama says you have to be 26.

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at February 05, 2014 05:23 AM (7ObY1)

160 Nood.

Posted by: Turnip Defense League [/i] at February 05, 2014 05:24 AM (O7Q1u)

161 What DID surprise me is that the self-checkout machine also had somebody come over to verify I was over 18.

3 bladed safety razors ???

Posted by: jwb7605 at February 05, 2014 09:21 AM (ZALPg)

=====

Teen-age girls use them to cut themselves for the endorphin rush.

Posted by: Nighthawk at February 05, 2014 05:26 AM (OtQXp)

162 I glanced at that quickly and didn't notice the F in there and got really really *really* confused. Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at February 05, 2014 09:20 AM (VtjlW)

There, there, my Queen. You've been working too hard. Confusion is understandable.

Here, sit down and have your tea.

Posted by: Sean Bannion [/i][/s][/u][/b] at February 05, 2014 05:26 AM (JpC1K)

163 Funny, they are still selling beer and wine. Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 09:14 AM (0FSuD) Think that depends on what state you live in. When I lived in Connecticut no CVS sold beer and wine. I haven't been to a CVS in Missouri yet but since gas stations here sell hard liquor, I image CVS here does too.

Posted by: [/i][/b][/u][/s] Tami at February 05, 2014 05:26 AM (bCEmE)

164 ZEIG HEIL TO IL DOUCHE!!!!!

THE GREATEST TYRANT EVER!!!!

Posted by: Vortex Lovera at February 05, 2014 05:29 AM (wtvvX)

165 According to David McCullough Harry Truman started every day of his adult life with at shot of bourbon. I figure if it was good enough for a guy who dropped two atomic bombs it's good enough for me. He was a piker. When Churchill came over before WWII to settle up the lend lease agreements, FDR tried to keep up with him for a week. It about killed him. http://tinyurl.com/blxzmq9

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 05, 2014 05:29 AM (0FSuD)

166 i don't know who would make me reach for the mute button quicker, tfg or oreilly.

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest at February 05, 2014 05:31 AM (LWu6U)

167 It's not beer, it's liquid cereal. 24 oz equals a bowl of corn flakes.

Posted by: dr kill at February 05, 2014 05:31 AM (UJvRf)

168 ya know, I'm kinda getting a feeling that Obama is trying to pull the wool over our eyes

Posted by: MikeH at February 05, 2014 05:33 AM (cYaNh)

169 what is the deal with the CBO? they give us bullshit before the bill is passed, and then let reality trickle out over the following years. Soon i expect them to release a report that prohibition might be a bad idea. f-ing pencil necked geeks. why can't we defund them at least.

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest at February 05, 2014 05:36 AM (LWu6U)

170 Drinking wine for breakfast makes you a classy moron. Drive king val-u-rite vodka for breakfast makes you a thrifty moron.

Posted by: PabloD at February 05, 2014 05:37 AM (yBVue)

171 O/T: Schadenboner that could cut diamonds: Trader Joe's pulls out of Portland due to NAACP shakedown. Residents left with WTF? http://tinyurl.com/kej2m2t

Posted by: rickb223 at February 05, 2014 05:42 AM (xorT2)

172 Yah, the way the JEF dismissed O'Really with "not even a smidgen" makes me think there's something there somewhere connecting to Obie Wan Ker, some direct underling that carried his get-the-T-Party wishes to Le Agengce Revenu

Posted by: Sphynx at February 05, 2014 05:48 AM (OZmbA)

173 Well, since I'm 12 hrs ahead of the east coast, when I'm reading morning threads, wine, whisky and/or beer is de regueur.

Posted by: Chinaacid at February 05, 2014 06:02 AM (xU4FN)

174 Add the FBI to the list of government agencies that is loyal to the Democrats.That would make,all of them.

Posted by: steevy at February 05, 2014 06:07 AM (zqvg6)

175 Add the FBI to the list of government agencies that is loyal to the Democrats.That would make,all of them.

Posted by: steevy at February 05, 2014 06:07 AM (zqvg6)

176 CVS will probably get to sell government subsidized Barrycare drugs and pot prescriptions. No way they, as a soulless faceless corporation without a history of do-gooding (think Walgreens or one of the family owned pharmacy chains), cut off a profitable product line unless there was something in it for them.

Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at February 05, 2014 06:21 AM (A1Dcl)

177 Lady in Black (61) I too have credibility stretched to rubber band thin-ness. How the hell can 46% of Americans trust this lying SOS? Does that mean we truly ARE screwed?

Posted by: AnnaS at February 05, 2014 06:29 AM (Npv5I)

178 175 Making room on the shelves for the legalized pot!

Posted by: steevy at February 05, 2014 06:32 AM (zqvg6)

179 ...said the known liar who happens to be our President..... How can anyone with morals and a conscience take anything this bastard says at face value ? The short answer is; no one can..............

Posted by: Unce Kevvie at February 05, 2014 07:40 AM (gZD5/)

180 OK, the fix is in, and Congress is going to do squat about it. So maybe it's time for conservative groups just to incorporate as taxpaying entities and get on with the job? I suspect donors would be willing to throw in a little extra to cover the cost in return for some forward motion.

Posted by: PersonFromPorlock at February 05, 2014 08:10 AM (lILC0)

181 The FACT that Media Matters published the donors of a right-wing 503(c), which was obtained from its filings with the IRS, is PROOF somebody committed a felony.

Posted by: Chris Balsz at February 05, 2014 08:26 AM (5xmd7)

182 If the President wasn't briefed by the IRS, then there's only one way he can possibly know what happened at the IRS with certainty: He ordered the actions himself.

This admission of specific knowledge should be useful for a special prosecutor. "So how is it that you knew the victim didn't have their wallet taken...?"

Posted by: Multitude at February 05, 2014 08:31 AM (gJDLl)

183 IRS investigated by Whitey Bulger's agents?

Posted by: burt at February 05, 2014 10:19 AM (1+kJ5)

184 "I am not a crook"-Richard M. Nixon
"Not even mass corruption-not even a smidgen of corruption."-Barack H. Obama

In the end Obama will make Nixon look like a paragon of virtue.

In the end the MSM will make Joseph Goebbles look like an actual journalist.

Posted by: Nahanni at February 05, 2014 10:25 AM (S4wMM)

185 ;-)

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 08, 2014 02:57 PM (aDwsi)

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