List/Grid Tag Archives: corruption
Sarah Palin almost gets it – Solving the graft problem in Congress
In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal this morning, Sarah Palin writes about graft inside the beltway, and the recently released “Throw Them All Out” by Peter Schweizer….
New York: “Up to our eyeballs with corruption”
Two Democrats – a state assemblyman and a senator – have allegedly hoarded at least $1 million in bribes from a variety of constituents and lobbyists over the last five years including taking cash to block…
Bell, Calif. City Council – Federal corruption versus local corruption
For years, my teachable moments have focused on retuning power to the states and the people. We have incrementally transferred power – like education funding – to the feds. As I…
Symptom of the Disease: Congress-critter hands out scholarship dollars to relatives
I’ve been thinking about writing a book. Have discussed the project with Jim multiple times during the last 18 months. I’d call it Symptoms of the Disease of course, and…
Convicted: Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez found guilty of bribery
After a long corruption investigation and a two-month trial, current Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez (D) was found guilty of bribery. He was found not guilty of fabricating evidence. Should he…
The going price of betrayal…
… has gone up a great deal. Apparently, lying and double-crossing pays a great deal more than 30 pieces of silver. They say every man has his price.
Charlie’s Angles…
Blame it on my misspent youth — “I remember Charlie’s Angels.” Farah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, Cheryl Tiegs, big hair, bad guys and a resonant voice emitting from a intercom system….
The first conviction
What was that San Fran Nan was saying about the “most ethical Congress ever?” WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Former U.S. Representative William Jefferson, who was caught with $90,000 in…
Video: Why corruption thrives in Washington
Great video that you need to spend six minutes watching. No need to comment, other than saying that Dan Mitchell from the Center for Freedom and Prosperity is right on…
Culture Of Corruption Part Deux
We have listed this before … but I may have missed a few of the new ones. It does seem to grow on a daily basis. Oh and yes ……
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