AIG Hearing with Geithner & Bernanke

[GeorgeBonez]

I love watching Bachmann beat these freaking nasty ass libs down to China Town. hahahahaha Cant wit til she is president and sends these nasty fuckers home.

[13lackLight]

Michelle seriously you are such a waste of time. You can clearly tell all these people answering her questions find her to be just irritating.

[mbonnar]

3:00 "YOUR government" !!!!!!!

[JuicersSuck]

Barney to the rescue... I really wanted that last question answered... I really would have loved to hear Timmy and Ben say the American people aren't getting shit.

[FrancoGen1]

Worst questions ever...

[Ryan9145X]

I think she asked some pretty stupid questions.

[michaelsterling37]

Want another war, vote for all the neo-cons. Want Liberty vote Paul.

[michaelsterling37]

Bachmann is another puppet.

[promiseIsaih60]

TROLLS! All of em!!

[lovegun001]

Wow. She really has no understanding of how constitutional law works. It's sort of ironic how she is asking for the source of their authority in the constitution when she is a member of that source. If Geithner wanted to be a smart ass he should have just said Art. I

[dfisk79]

@lovegun001 Actually, you don't. She does. Article 1 does not give them the constitutional authority to do what they did.

[lovegun001]

@dfisk79 Article 1 gives congress the power to make law. They made a law creating an agency and vested it with the authority of congress. The source of all administrative agencies' power(s) comes from the law that creates the agency and thus comes from congress which is Article 1. Of course, congress can always take that power away if they so choose through new legislation. This concludes today's lesson in Constitutional and Administrative Law. Have a nice day.

[dfisk79]

@lovegun001 but it doesn't give them power to make law that is unconstitutional. That's the point here.

[lovegun001]

@dfisk79 All laws are presumed constitutional until held otherwise by an Article 3 Court. Michele Bachmann is a grand standing moron, that's my point here.

[dfisk79]

@lovegun001 that's the problem. It shouldn't take a court to say something is unconstitutional when it blatantly is.

[lovegun001]

@dfisk79 Yeah, those checks and balances can be a real pain in the butt. Now I'm sort of curious, are you saying the Federal Reserve Act is unconstitutional or their exercise of it's emergency powers in the wake of the financial crisis was unconstitutional? Either way, given the powers of congress (Article 1 again) and how they have subsequently be interpreted, and the standard of review for such decisions, it's highly unlikely any court would agree with you.

[incrediblehulkmovies]

She asked tough questions.

[Zestybeef]

I want to lick Michele Bachmann's asshole.

[calimar28]

Thnakfully, Barney Fag has been reduced to a babbling idiot in the minority now thanks to the teaparty victories in 2010 elections. Mr. Fag is no longer the chair of anything. Now, Bachman can push his faggity ass around, like a schoolyard bully.

[skitchem]

Geithner & Bernanke

.........2 pieces of shit... and lying bastards............ pay days gonna be a bitch

[lookingforawinner]

Why was Barney Fwanks so desperate that the answer NOT be provided!!? He doesn't want HIS role in the financial shake-down by the Federal Reserve exposed. Bachmann is clear, concise and knowledgeable; the Progressives are afraid of her and the level of smear tactics on their part indicate their fear level.

[lookingforawinner]

Why was Barney Fwanks so desperate that the answer NOT be provided!!? He doesn't want HIS role in the financial shake-down by the Federal Reserve exposed. Bachmann is clear concise and knowledgeable; the Progressives are aftraid of her and the level of smear tactics on their part indicate their fear level.

[vomit55]

in five seconds all the information you need to know:

/watch?v=SixS1JMDgUk#t=420

[Gioxtream]

Question:

When do we Hang these mother fuckers In wall street and make an Example out of them??

For those who don't know...These is why we have inflation.Please.. let me introduce to you the scum from wall street.

[compwhiz540]

she asks some absurd questions. a single global currency? we have limited monetary policy power as it is. imagine the euro but 10 times worse. as for "where in the constitution did the Fed get its authority from".... what about the CIA, FBI, NSA..... i dont "find" those in the constitution. its all from congressional authority.

yeah, i agree questions need to be asked but not these questions.

[hokiericky]

@compwhiz540 Yes, a single global currency would be worse than the Euro. That is why she asked them to refuse the US conversion to a global currency when other countries have called for one. She is by no means advocating a global currency and that is an important issue.

[notdonebefore]

Thank you Ms. Bachmann for standing up to the Federal Reserve when most members of congress are too scared

[navid500]

Where is the constitution? How about Article 1, which gives Congress the sole authority to enact legislation....a power that they used to enact the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. It's worth mentioning that Bachmann got her JD from the "law school" at Oral Roberts University. LOL "Kuzzackustan."

[FORMETOKNOWONLY]

"The financial system has been turned over to the Federal Reserve Board. That Board administers the finance system by authority of a purely profiteering group. The system is Private, conducted for the sole purpose of obtaining the greatest possible profits from the use of other people's money" -- Charles A. Lindbergh Sr., 1923

[FORMETOKNOWONLY]

One of the biggest swindles documented and presented to the entire world...and no one cares.

[JPCrespo]

Jesus....let him answer the question.....its the "Supremacy Clause" bitch stop grand standing....and get to the real issues ...shouldnt she know what powers the constitutions vest in her as a members of congress. This woman is just as bad as Palin another dim witted broad with a pretty face. Ben is giving you a 101 on emergency fiscal policies take notes!

[111WLee]

BREAKING NEWS: Jamie Dimon and CNBC anchors arrested for illegally monitoring private emails and conversations.

This is going to happen soon. The victim? Me.

[GlamDrumz]

Criminals!!!...

[healthhavencom]

If Bernanke & Greenspan & Paulson & Geithner are not guilty of fraud, who in this world is?

[cheezomlet]

CROOKS! and nothing happens to there people

[SwaggaExquisite]

once i saw "FOX" in the lower left corner i discontinued watching the video...i dont give a shyt if its "live" we should all know by now FOX protects the enemy.

is anyone watching the Geithner/Paulson congress hearing on CNBC right now? These assholes are PROFRESSIONALS at evading the truth.

but what did they have to say when they revealed that those whom benefitted from the billions given to AIG for bailout is confidential and is ordered not to be reviewed until 2018. gotta love our govt!

[mindovrx]

@SwaggaExquisite how stupid an d ignorant. It doesn't matter who is carrying the feed, the point is that it is a real hearing and the people are speaking for themselves. That's like refusing help from someone because they belong to a race or membership that you don't like - and that's prejudice in the highest ignorant extreme; not to mention highly illogical

[GreyElfGT]

If Barney is Tiger, who's Eeyore? I don't hear an Eeyore yet? Who in Congress or the Judiciary or the Executive or the 4th Estate, is recognizing & declaring the sad ending to the whole affair?

[PatriotBrothers]

Tear em up michele!

haha

i cant help but laugh at barney franks lisp...

haha and he always flips about her time limit.

[Beacom1sm]

Ha, Barney is Tigger from Winnie the Pooh is he not?

NOTICE how Timothy Geitner said "your government" when referring to the United States. These people are globalists who take an oath NOT to the constitution, but to each other.

[Moionfire]

LOL. ...I noticed that...

[optionsupdate]

@Beacom1sm US is bankrupt and is in receivership, thats why the courts have flags with tassels and thats why the leaders do not follow the constitution.

[simplynlove]

SHUT UP Barney!!!

[mongobobo]

The constitution is irrelevant if the congress yields its power.

[LiberalDrivel]

It's obvious from Tiny Tim's deer in the headlights look that he has NEVER read the Constitution.

One world currency = open revolution and overthrow of this evil government

[Eulogy68]

Cant trust anyone who talks with their hands. Check out Geithner when he speaks.

[phnixlady]

yeah, he really addressed our financial crisis, another 500k jobs gone this last month, and more coming in commercial crash.

[seinfeld11123]

I am not usually turned on by middle aged American women, but she is really hot, and what makes her hotter is her intellect, and also standing up to those barstardo's that are robbing the USA blind.

[phnixlady]

men like women 20 or 30 years younger everyday, whoopee!! I think she is an awesome person and one of our best!!

[sckryde]

yea they also worship Satan !!

openly..

[seinfeld11123]

you will see when they are on TV they randomly flash eldiablo hand sign multiple times, almost its like a big joke, and they know when they do this all their fellow worshipers laugh, haha look we are screwing over the cattle, and then we openly flash who our master is and they don't even realize, that's because of the fluoride, and other drugs we put in their water (evil laugh) woooahahahahaha (mr burns voice) Fools look at them. but the joke is on them USA is heading for 2nd revolution

[ucjb2]

Did you see Bernake's face when he was ask about switching to International currency

[ucjb2]

Chill Barney

[stfatpat]

F'ing awesome. Glad to see a Woman can stand up to these crooks.

If this clowns were CEOs, the Left would love to see their heads on the pikes while the Right would be hush. Oh well, more people like this will bring back the civil and economic freedom.

[Casey4765]

1.5 quadrillion in derivatives.

[00587649]

Under the laws of the land. XD

[Kwicherbichen]

Gee Bernake thanks for the protection to the American people you and the Fed have offered.

Good job Michele! Grill some asses and get to the bottom of this theft.

If you, Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich, and the few other non-corrupt people in Washington band together & crush these idiots.

Lastly, Barney Frank, you are an a-hole & part of the cause of this mess. View some of your earlier interviews on camera where you talk about how everyone must own a home & how the economy is just fine.

[rayme4raw]

A New Fiat Currency cannot be dictated, it must have the faith of the people at large. If the dollar collapses, I'll bet that too many Americans will want a currency that is backed by something. Imagine your employer trying to hire your services and you ask how are you going to pay me? I'm either going to want sound money or 3 or 4 currencies to chose from, if one decides to inflate, I'll switch to the others.

[triumphelf]

LMAO..What a Waste of time ,What,a Show there puttin on for the Media..Chairman Greenspan ,Already Admitted in a TV interview many Times ,The Fed is Above the LAW!No Government or President can Audit or Investigate The FED!!

[ZioNefTea1]

The "Categorical Denial" by both BanKings regarding the upcoming move away from the soon to be destroyed USDollar to a NWO international reserve currency (IMF-BRIC) was obviously forced under the grilling, as was obvous by facial expressions and looking away while answering the serious question, and completely disingenuous.

Who is going to "stress test" the fruadulent Fiat FED, to find that it and the US Treasury that it now owns are already BANKRUPT? The NWO IMF-BRIC SuperCurrency cometh...

[qweqqweqbt]

banks pump and dump globally, this housing crises was just one small thing for them. the thing they are pumping and dumping now is the world's food supply. 5 banks control most of the word's food supply. also they can shut down any farm they want by not giving them loans. many people are dying of starvation right now because the banks will not sell them seeds. they are hoarding seeds for profit to create yet another financial dissaster like the housing market crash.

[dezznutz1001]

The Federel Reserve has NEVER been audited. They have nothing (assests) ath the moment to back the money they are printing. Bernanke knows this! Its privately owned and operated!

[huckUfillary]

Watch Bernanke's eyes divert when he is asked about the world currency.

In poker, that's called a tell.

He's lying his ass off.

[idahoMW]

Nice catch!

[xesiria]

That is crazy, she should been let too asked her last question. So he spent a minute or so to tell her while she can't ask her question, it was not like the Fed was answering her other questions anyways.

[bearhamo]

The AIG dilemna was a crock distraction. It was to mask the real scam. The fact we gave BILLIONS to foreign banks. AIG was a few million. The FED is BS anyway. They stop the flow of money and lie to say banks are not lending. Banks do not lend ever. Banks allow us to create the money we borrow when it is "borrowed". It is created by your signature and your signature is backing for more fractional reserve banking. FIAT MONEY!!!

[ChristinMarie0608]

AIG was a few million? Try over $150 billion.

[bearhamo]

What I was referring to is that the news was focusing on the bonuses of a few at millions of dollars to distract from the fact we gave billions to foreign banks.

[jadam914]

I love the look on his face when she asks about the constitution. Doesen't the little elf look so confused.

[HenriRochejacquelin]

Did I hear Bernanke's voice wavering a little there?

I wish Ron Paul could make those crooks shiver like she can.

Keep the heat on em' Congresswoman Bachmann!

[rockon1898]

Reading my mind. After all, the only thing that the Libs know how to defend are monkeys like Obama, perverts like Barney, 'hos like Pelosi, and Shrews like Hillary.

Bachmann's too classy for them. Heck, it should have been her than Palin. Maybe it will be.

Chimpout in '010

[rockon1898]

geithner, bernacke, frank and tubular bells deserve each other and their monkey.

Time to take back America, just like Netanyahu took back Israel.

[MortalAndKnowingIt]

fuck netanyahu .... u'll see in a few months what does netanyahus election really means for the region... u had your netanyahu.... his name was george fucking bush

[rockon1898]

You did say mortalandknowingit, bozo, so we'll leave it at that. Unless of course you're also fucking the pervert at the end of the Bachmann vid...one Brenda aka Barney Frank, the architect of our current disaster, whom the Democratic Party, in their arrogant and constant stupidity, chose to keep in office even when he proved what a pervert and child molester he really is.

[MortalAndKnowingIt]

WTF man that was uncalled for.... i hate obama as much as i hate george the retard ... but u gotta understand that netanyahu is nothing more than israels version of a.hitler.... and i'm not ok with any of the decisions congress or obama made in the last 2 months, nor with those george the retard did 8 yrs before them.... so stop hating, cause i gave you no reason for you to do so...

[2ndPistonHonda]

Who are the pieces of human filth that are thumbs-downing all of the comments in favor of freedom from this government tyranny. I hope I see you in the battlefield when the revolution begins.

[Sheeple2009]

It is amazing that people would try to defend these two criminals. Notice how hateful they are about it. What is right is wrong, and what is wrong is right.

[tubularbellis]

The two men who have already spoken look like crims no doubt...

AND why does Geithner always say '" YOUR GOVERNMENT"' when talking about the US government... Isn't the treasury a part of that?

Not 'our' government???

His loyalties are to Israel no questions asked?

Emmanuel the same ?

Bernanke the same?

[rockon1898]

Hey Stupid,

Not all American Jews goosestep - like you do.

Guys like Emanuel, Axelrod, and Wexler are in YOUR court, so is YOUR Boyfriend Barney Frank.

Not mine.

Go goosestep someplace else - maybe with Obama.

[tubularbellis]

Poor USA  ... ... but now by extension ... ... poor world.

USA must get rid of these ZIONISTS who are of course ANT-AMERICAN & by extension anti-world... pro-Israel only...

[rockon1898]

You're the idiot whose Anti-American, you, Obama and his entire cabinet.

[tagmnbagm1]

love this woman!

[Edansmommy]

Mr. secretary, are you a communist?" "Mr secretary, where in the constitution does the congress get to create and enact laws?" "Mr. Chairman, do you spend your free time at Bohemian Grove, where you conspire with Jewish bankers and communists to impose upon all mankind the New World Order?"

[djtostensonjr]

If Congress approves Geitner's request America will have flown past socialism, bypassed communism an landed staight into fascism. May God have mercy on us all.

[Kins1869]

gennica, The look on Geithners face is because he can't answer the question! Completely rediculous. Still, the answer remains. What provision in the "Constitution" gives the authority to the treasury for the extreme actions taken. THERE IS NONE! That's why he looks so silly.

[Kins1869]

Hey Pitbrand, The next day this article came out. Geithner Assures CFR Puppet Masters on Global Currency Plans. Check it out he tells us one thing in this vid and then turns around and tells the CFR another.

[hiyukenmusic]

Bachmann/Paul Jr.

[bluesingincat]

You GO girl!!! A true Patriot defends the people against it's government.

[seekanddestroy09]

just because the congress can authorize the "lending" does not mean it should i like the fact that these 2 are on record as saying they would support a move to a world currency should that happen i think it would go hand in hand with a world govt i believe these moves being made are set up to fail and in turn this failure could lead to the ability for the world govt/currency to happen ron paul 1207 for TRANSPARENCY

[GBZ10TROY]

Of the three main characters in this video only one has received votes from American citizens.

[NORMALUSAORG]

sexy..and smart..and she has a spine...democrats are idiots and we can prove it- go to normalusa. org

[gennica]

I love the look on Geithner's face when she asks questions... it's like:

Could this woman be any dumber?

She's an imbecile, no wonder she will lose her next election...

[Richardcuz420]

Would somebody please take care of Barney Franks.

[clunger]

She really has not got the slightest clue what she is talking about.

[pitbrand]

She asked them both if they would suggest the US renounce the dollar as is being suggested by other countries and take on a new global currency and both of them answered yes. If you missed it start at 2:18

[hackerblaster]

Folks, it is true. A moron really doesn't know they are a moron. This is proof.

Michele, you put this video on your site yet don't hear the people in the room LAUGHING AT YOU for the constitution gaffe. You are incredibly stupid.

[TrueLeadership]

Mz Bachmann is made a fool in this clip. Under Bush, people like Alberto Gonzales were disgraced in hearings like this. Michelle Bachmann is a disgrace to this country. I've watched her for a while now, and find her to be a corrupt glorified corporate lobbyist. An 'advocate' not a civil servant by any stretch of the imagination. Where in the Constitution? duh Congress has the power of the purse. Please do not reelect this woman, Minnesota. You do as all a disservice.

[pitbrand]

Yes the congress is supposed to have the power of the purse but it has long gone to The Fed and I am sad to read that most people watching this video recently are ignorant the truth in these matters.

[DillonX]

If the GOP wants to put the final nail in the GOP coffin have Michele Bachmann as the keynote speaker at the next national GOP convention.

[hackerblaster]

She is attacking the GOP from their flank. Sarah is waiting to come from behind. Steele is hitting them on their other flank (and using Jedi Mind Tricks to throw them off) and Limbaugh is flying overhead. It won't be long now. omg...if I would have known there was so much comedy in politics i would have got into it long ago.

[pitbrand]

She is a member of the GOP as she is a republican congresswoman. She is attacking the Director of the Federal Reserve and the Secretary of Treasury whom have total control of the printing of US dollars since it was given to them in 1913. The more they print the less the ones in your pocket really matter and you'll see that or probably already do when shit gets expensive. The Federal Reserve is not a part of the government as you might think and is free from being audited by the government.

[Kins1869]

Bachman schooled Geitner and Bernanke! She knows With the 1913 Federal Reserve Act, Congress and the President unconstitutionally delegated Congress' specifically assigned duty to coin debt-free money secured by its precious metals. There is nothing in the Constitution that allows the give-away or delegation of any expressed duty/power to any other branch or institution. One doesn't go into history lessons when they only have five minutes to speak.

[Kins1869]

True TJLaw. B and G bothLIED! Lieing body language 101, Rep. Michele Bachmann asked Bernanke if he would categorically renounce a move to a global currency, at 2:41. HOWEVER, just a day later, Geithner told the CFR in a speech that he was open to the Chinese proposal to replace the dollar with a new international reserve system. The deceit and lies are proposterous to the American people.

[121JLC]

I applaud this women, Ben and Boy Robin along with Turd burgling Barney are destroying this country!  Wake UP America!

[nin514]

I love this woman!! She proves ignorance really is bliss. Awesome entertainment.

[tra12345iscool]

.why is she an idiot? she just asked a question

[devtandon]

Michelle Bachmann is an ignoramus and an embarrassment to the great state of Minnesota.

[TheCZMan]

Like them or not, Bernanke and Geitner really schooled Bachmann. She was aggressive with a strangely put question and they did not yield under pressure. If these two guys are so obviously behaving unconstitutionally, she should have shortcut them by bringing up the extract she suspected they would use to justify themselves and showed how G and B were misinterpretating the constitution. She might be in a desesperate need for vote to act this way in these delicate times.

[Offbeat77]

I agree completely with comments made by TJLawJX! For further information on the methods being used to bring about a deliberate collapse, do a search of the words: federal reserve jekyll island, and then read the article and watch the video in the bigeye domain. The article is done by Griffin.

[inkinconnu]

Well, it's obvious that Bachmann hasn't read the US constitution. She may want to read Article 1, which grants Congress the power "To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin" and "to borrow money on the credit of the United States" . Additionally, Congress is tasked to legislate, hence the name...

[QuartuvLarry]

So why ISN'T Congress coining money?

[inkinconnu]

They are. That's why this whole line of questioning is inane and belays a complete misunderstanding of the constitution and the power of legislation. Congress abrogated this duty to the Fed, and they can take it away at any point. Bachmann (and Ron Paul) should understand this -- but they'd rather make bumper-sticker stump speeches.

[pitbrand]

The Fed was illegally created in 1913 in a deceitful way in regards to how our government should work by big bankers funding a presidential campaign that elected a president to pass their much needed control of the money or should we just say control.

Mayer Amschel Rothschild

"Give me control of a nation's money

and I care not who makes the laws."

The Rothschild family are still shareholders in The Fed. That damn bank isn't even close to federal, it's all a scam.

[TJLawJX]

Bernanke LIED! Lieing body language 101, Rep. Michele Bachmann asked Bernanke if he would categorically renounce a move to a global currency, at 2:41 Bernanke answers "I would also" and looks down while doing so ... he is LIEING he also did it a little earlier at 2:12 when he states that the actions they have taken have been "solely and entirely for the purpose of protecting the American economy from the effects of financial collapse". They are trying to bring about their Globalization agenda!!

[mercen144]

This is Unconstitutional and Bernanke and his thugs should be held accountable for treason. Where is the will in Washington DC to TRY and Convict these Banking Criminals. A One World Currency.

[getrealbarry]

Ms. Bachmann offered a simple and relevant question to ascertain Gietners understanding of the Constitution as it relates to his recent actions. As Treasury Secretary and having issues understanding Tax Code as demonstrated by his past tax violation certainly demonstrates his lack of understanding of the fundamentals of our governmental systems. If he hasnt stepped beyond the reach of Constitutional authority he certainly is stretching the boundaries beyond reasonable interpretation.

[Lean6]

The only way to deal with a person like Bachmann is to redirect the question. If the questioner is being unreasonable, don't reciprocate with reason...that and treat her with the same manner of politeness as if she were a man. If you need to tell her to shut up so that you can speak or ask "what part of what I said didn't you understand?" then do so. Chivalry is dead in that kind of forum. Sorry.

[juanpinchame]

Lean6 : In what question would you say that the questioner here is being unreasonable ? Thanks.

[Lean6]

I said the questioner was unreasonable. The demand for a page and paragraph in the constitution is kind of stupid and she didn't expect an answer. If you are asking questions that you don't expect an answer to then you are just putting on a show and using your subject as a launching pad for your act. What if he refused to continue until brought a copy of the constitution and allowed time to respond to the question? I think she'd withdraw so she can continue to perform.

[juanpinchame]

I se what you mean. You right, to ask for a page and paragraph is too demanding, and he could have asked for a constitution. Would you say that a better question was to ask "in what part of the constitution" or "where " instead of a page and paragraph ? having said that, her and him know that there is no part in the constitution that supports that. So, she should just said, that all these is unconstitutional. Shouldnt she just said that ?

[Lean6]

Exactly. There are many Americans who have faith in government and who assume or at least hope that these actions already taken have some already verified basis in the constitution. If not, she wasted time performing when that message could have been much clearer (and I'd still check her facts). You have to understand the ever combative unproductive stage that's been set by the Right thus far as well. If they want to be listened to and not just heard they need to figure this out.

[earthwind12]

Godd why does she keep repeating that stupid question? Anyone who has studied the history of the country knows where the Fed's authority comes from........

[joppman845]

Please keep up the pressure Rep. Bachmann! Great job, hold these idiots accountable for what they have done! Thank you!

[FXMAHO]

Barney Fwank at the end weally put her in her pwace.

Isn't he one of the true culprits in the subprime meltdown which led to the so called toxic debt which caused the whole market to come crashing down?

Er, yes, I think he is.

He was openly praising and defending the financial well being of Fannie and Freddie just a couple years ago and resisting efforts for reform. NOW he's gonna fix it... Yeahhhhhhh right. Obamunisim, Statism, Socialism. Hold onto your wallets everyone!

[Edansmommy]

"Mr. secretary, are we becoming socialists?" "Mr secretary, where in the constitution does the congress get to create and enact laws?" "Mr. Chairman, are we becoming a part of the New World Order?"

[detoth67]

Actually, the vast majority of Americans support President Obama's economic plan. Temporarily taking over banks is not socialism. Other capitalist nations have done it to strengthen banks before sending them back to private holders. The conservatives who squeal SOCIALISM at every policy make themselves look not only ignorant, but also mentally ill.

[toad999]

one of my new heros....

[rstein500]

Bachmann is a A-1 dingbat

[RestrainedNoMore]

thank you for posting this. Love how direct she is!She has them quivering in their shoes

[lisajason111]

they should take more extreme measures on bernanke as the troopers did to iraqi captivities

[huckUfillary]

Watch Bernanke's eyes divert when he is asked about the world currency.

In poker, that's called a tell.

He's lying his ass off.

[axltyler]

Did you see Bernanke's interview on 60 Minutes? Talk about a sales pitch.

[bozemandude]

Wow! Not only does she know how government is supposed to work, she knows why they won't answer her questions straight. Their days are numbered, you read it here.

[IntellectualAddict]

It seems Bachmann is the only person in the House who is there to do a job, and not there to merely get face time on the TV cameras, and wreck America on the side.

Good job.

[IntellectualAddict]

What a great question.

That's so weird. I was on my way out the door to go to work when she asked that question, and I said "now that's a question the people should be asking."

I only heard her initial question, and I had to turn it off. Now I get to see it. Great!

[caraclaudel]

Michele Bachmann was wonderful! How is any of this insanity Constitutional?

Bernanke said the loans have been fully secured and collateralized. Collateralized how? The Fed must tell us and also tell us who has received these loans.

The American people would have benefited from an answer to Michele's last question. Instead, Barney Frank wasted that time and more babbling.

Barney Frank should be in jail for his role in creating the subprime mortgage crisis. We need an investigation!

[thane17]

Congresswoman Bachmann you are a BULLDOG!!! I think i love you! *****

[SoFlaPatriot]

" the loans we've made have been fully secured and collateralized...." said Bernanke. Really? I would like him to define that.

[mrtwincity]

Hard to believe that Bachmann is an attorney - then again, maybe not. She got schooled by Bernanke and Geithner from the beginning. All she was after was "face time" for her YouTube account.

Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, and Michele Bachmann - Looney Tunes one and all!

[bartender00007]

I don't think she knows how government works..............

[thane17]

She certainly does know how government works. These fools are perverting the constitution and she is forcing them to admit they have no constitutional grounds to act as they have been.

[ysonyou]

Good question. I'm glad to see Michele bringing up the constitutionality of the department's action. Too often we twist the meaning of the Constitution to suit 21st century blather. Hear, hear!!!

[mrtwincity]

Where was Bachmann's concern for the Constitution when George Bush was ripping it to shreds?

[axltyler]

she was too concerned with supporting the party line.

[rlvowell]

well at least she's doing something productive with her position. can't say the same for the vast majority of other fuckfaces in that room.

[sneakers11]

Finally! Someone who asked a straight forward question!!!!! Thank you! Thank you!

[terrox111]

Wow! Wonderful Rep Michele Bachmann! Finally, someone in Congress in addition to Ron Paul stands up to these fools who are destroying are Republic. Barney Frank received $102K from AIG and cuts her off. No conflict of interest there. Chairman Frank is AIG-phobic! Fed's a fraud!

[heartsleeve]

Is it Constitutional? Good grief. When our senators have so little basic knowledge of how our government works, how can we expect anyone else to get it? Maybe we should stop worrying about this and start talking about the state of public education. *rolls eyes*

[terrox111]

Knocklehead. These are House Representatives not Senators in this hearing. It's you who needs an education. What the Fed does is totally un-Constitutional. They put us in this mess along with the financial terrorists in Congress who voted for the Bail out and Stimulus.

[Nickk361]

Well the Governor has been spending taxpayers money without going through the constitutional process in my state, so I'm sure if they are doing that in my state, they are doing it in most states. Our state and federal governments have total disregard for our constitution and our rights!

[SeekerNLife]

Michelle Bachmann is great!

And of course Barney Frank would cut her off and not extend her time.

I've seen him extend the time for Dems, many times.

And no more Bailouts!

I feel like we're being played, with all this staged outrage over the AIG Bonuses, and little or no mention of the Billions in Bailout funds that've been transfered to Foreign Banks, which is even more outrageous!

[menana2u]

This is sad, and fantastic at the same time. If anyone had any doubts about Geithner's knowledge, this should show he has none.

He comes the making for the Ameros excuse. One money. God help us!

[pickles01]

I think these guys replied validly and strongly. You're wrong about the impression I got from Geithner. He seemed right brilliant to me.

But Bachmann seems to have nothing that is revealed. She asked strong questions, but received valid answers. Proving that she's wrong in her presumptions about the Gentlemen she is speaking to and the things they are speaking about (which sound similar to yours).

[AROERS]

no real questions = no real answers

[philblunt420]

Geithner is a failure

[rennie312]

Haha, this is hilarious! The Constitution, Article 1 section 8, enumerates the powers of the Congress. It is the Congress that gave the authority to the Treasury and the Fed last year under TARP. Of course you can't point to the powers granted to the Federal Reserve since it wasn't created until 1913. She needs to take a high school civics class.

[121JLC]

YOU are the fool and the tool jagoff, It was a test, and both of the CROOKS failed, as you fail common sense.

Moron

[rennie312]

you're so articulate and persuasive in your argument. Idiot, people like you should be sterilized.

[starcatcher7777]

This is very good and important questioning ! SHE IS EXCELLENT !

Nice work Michele !