Daschle Withdraws Nomination for HHS Secretary

[golbyaka]

How many of his nominees have been accused of not paying taxes? How much longer before we find out Hillary hasn't been paying her taxes either? C'mon Obama, America voted for change, not more of the same.

[k3304]

It's Bush's fault

[AmericanHistoryLover]

In what way, my liberal friend?

[k3304]

i was being sarcastic. It was a joke !!

[AmericanHistoryLover]

I didn't know that, sorry. I'm just so tired of people blaming Bush for things that aren't his fault. I'm sorry if I misjudged you.

[TheRealCritique]

That said, I do agree with those that point out how the hell did all these people 'overlook' their taxes. When anyone I know does that, they get a letter telling htem to pay up and the interest clock is already ticking. i dont get it....does the IRS really have a preferred customers list? If you think the IRS is a leftie organziation, you are high. Its as rightie as the Pentagon and the NSA.

[TheRealCritique]

i see all the pathetic old geezers have crawled out of the woodwork. Losing Daschle was a blessing and you know it. Obama is better for it. You worry about your hillbilly children, Obama's doing fine. i see al lthe media nutcases have started collecting their blog-for-the-elite checks. You cant beat volunteers on the left. The word is Obama is slick-dicking the right with his bill. Take it, righties. That's what you and your countryclub country fag Bush said - take it and shut up.

[Waldocounty]

Hillary must be gnashing her teeth.

Didn't she argue that the god-king lacked experience, he's wet behind the ears, the Oval Office isn't the place for on-the-job training? If his string of personnel disasters less than two weeks into his term means anything--even before he faces a big crisis-- we're in for the longest 4 years ever, and a helluva lot of "voter's remorse."

I gotta get me one of those Bush-era "Not My President" stickers.

[huntingun1]

What is this? 3 or 4 of obama's picks are tax frauds? Is there any decent politicians anywhere in this country? Boy, we are hog tied & fucked. This administration will go down in history as the gang that killed America. Pray to God,Buy food ,guns & ammo. You bet your ass that you will need them-very soon. Obatum Suckem Scrotum-translation-Obama can suck my balls!

[Bigjuicybuck]

DEM AND GOP ALIKE -they are ALL criminals who are being protected by criminal "law enforcement" and so-called "intel agencies"

FUCKING COMMUNIST SHITBAG THIEVING CRIMINALS IS WHAT THEY ALL ARE!

[Bigjuicybuck]

So why hasn't the IRS arrested all 3 of those cocksuckers that didn't pay their taxes??

IF IT WAS ANYONE ELSE THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN IN JAIL LONG AGO.

This is yet further proof that the FBI and all the CROOKED CRIMINAL organizations PROTECT the crooked CRIMINAL POLITICIANS SO AS TO HURT WE THE PEOPLE.

THEY'RE ALL CRIMINALS WHO ARE IN ON IT TOGETHER, THAT'S WHY THEY NEVER GO TO PRISON FOR ANY CRIMINAL ACT THEY WANT TO COMMIT.

[armynavyman76]

I often wonder how we as "the government of the people, by the people and for the people" can make certain these shitbags are punished for their bullshit crimes. I mean, Im a broke ass fucking US Soldier with a family and I pay my fucking taxes. God forbid I dont and my US country serving ass will be off to some fucking fed jail for failing to do so. FUCK!!!

[neoconscottp]

Hey-its all George Bush's fault! or Maybe its Sarah Palin's fault! Yes, thats the ticket!

[StoogeWatcher]

Howard Dean is a supporter of the REAL Culture of Corruption aka The Democratic Party. Let's see: Blago, Richardson, Killefer, Daschle, Rangel, Hastings, Nifong...

[AmericanHistoryLover]

Palin ruining Alaska? Spent money endlessly? What kind of crap are you spewing? The Alaskans LOVE her, dude. She OPPOSES big spending. And stealing billions from the USA? Nice try, hatemonger.

[Wumpshire]

That war she supports costs billions, that effects us more than a stimulus...but you like guns and listening to young country music I'm sure, so numbers confuse you.

[AmericanHistoryLover]

The Iraq war you mean? If so, I am aware how much it costs us, but does that comapre to the lives we freed from Sadam? Does that compare to the lives we are saving by fighting terrorim and the murderous terrorists we've killed? EVERY war costs SOMETHING, silly, you think a war is free? What utopia do you live in?

[armynavyman76]

Im sure "WE" freed some lives from Sadam, but...wtf did that have to do with the original purpose for "going to war"? I mean, after "being there and doing that" I can tell you that we need help right here at home just as bad as they do abroad in Iraq. Furthermore, WE CAUGHT THE WRONG TERRORIST or at least we caught him lke 10 FUCKING YEARS LATER!!! Hello?!?! wasnt Osama Binladen we were supposed to have caught? IGNORANT AMERICANS IS WHAT WE ALL ARE. How sad!!!!

[AmericanHistoryLover]

I am talking about Iraq, sir, not the whole war on terror. And can you please speak like a good grownup instead of a cussing child? We went into Iraq, as you know, because Sadam said he had weapons of mass destruction and was going to use them against us. He did not have in fact the mass destruction, but that is not Bush's fault Bush obtained incorrect information. He, as the president, was supposed to protect the country against enemies. *to be continued*

[johnadder]

Hope & Change: How is that working out Mr. Obama? The most honest administration ever. What about the most corrupt ever

[dustynbones]

All of these Washington Insiders really have a game going on between them all in both parties, about not wanting to pay Taxes while they have the Government directly deducting taxes from the Working Class pay checks every week/month. It's a huge joke between them all.

Look at the Attorney General whom they just confirmed. He was the Lobbyist for Billionaire Convicted Tax Cheat Mark Rich when the Clinton's gave him a pardon in 2000.

The concept of "Free Trade" is about avoiding paying Taxes.

[blkconservativ]

shuttercal: stop be so naive the republicans aren't attacking anyone. don't get upset because those tax cheating liberal candidates aren't paying their taxes like the rest of us, because you best believe, it were you or i, we'd be locked up or our paychecks would be garnished. these nominees are adults, they work and they know they should be taking care of their responsibilities. daschle needed to step down.

[fatmoleman]

Seems like every politician should be investigated for tax fraud.

[AmericanHistoryLover]

Every democrat you mean.

[fatmoleman]

Nope. If I would have meant that, I would have said exactly that. But I said that every politician should be investigated because I was also including republicans or independents. I don't see why one should get a free pass. Just about everyone of them is a schill or a tool.

[ShutterCal]

I don't understand what's going on right now... the tax laws are screwed... it's impossible to pay the exact amount. It's complicated even when you work just one full time job...

Republicans are attacking good candidates, even when Obama calls on republicans to join his cabinet. How is anything going to get done?!?

[leland0t0013]

The onlly reason he asked that Vermont Senator into his cabinet was too free up the guys seat . The democrat governor woul appoint a democrat repkacement and the Fillliuster proof majority in the senate is backdoor established.

[ShutterCal]

look, that's garbage. He's being replaced with a republican. Obama is showing that he is trying to work with both parties. He's put many republicans in his cabinet, and even though the could push the stimulus through without the GOP, they are smart enough to realize that is a horrible idea. it's going to take both parties to get this country back. Both parties need to work together, don't you agree??

[CircusMaximus09]

OMG...he was trying to make sure it was a philibuster-proof senate.

[CircusMaximus09]

Don't waste your breath...no one understands

[ShutterCal]

they are replacing him with a Republican... what part of this is a tactic for a philibuster-proof senate? Republicans are so hard wired for conflict that they aren't even happy when members of their party get inducted into the presidents cabinet. haha... what the heck are you thinking?

[CircusMaximus09]

Asshole...the Dem Gov would then replace him with a Dem...genius

[ShutterCal]

dude, i don't think you understand... Gregg accepted, they are replacing him with a Republican. It's already been agreed upon and the deal is done. Your misinformed and confused.

[CircusMaximus09]

Yes that had to be the deal...DUDE...Gregg would not have accepted unless a Republican would have been appointed...thank God...DUDE

[ShutterCal]

so I will say AGAIN... they are replacing him with a Republican... what part of this is a tactic for a philibuster-proof senate? Republicans are so hard wired for conflict that they aren't even happy when members of their party get inducted into the presidents cabinet. He is being replaced by a republican... SO what part of this is a tactic for a philibuster-proof senate?

[Boomer1949]

I have to say I'm a little bit shocked at the number of high ranking Dems who have had tax problems. Repub don't like to pay taxes but apparently do, or at least they aren't exposed as tax evaders. But at least with Obama's nominations, we're weeding out ones who have this problem. Today the guy that sat in for Rush admitted he owes around 30K, so he couldn't be appointed because he couldn't pay the taxes now.

[cobmojo]

What a shame he would have been a fantastic HHS Sec.

[punishobama]

At least Daschle has shown some courage. Can't say the same for President Obama and Timothy Geithner.

[punishobama]

Obama, likes to hire tax dodgers.

change we need

[gemini067]

I guess Daschle did a little more than "hiccup". We have finally found the reason Democrats love to raise taxes, they never pay any. They are the "tax and spend party", not the tax and pay party.

[ProCarbine1]

Strike number 3

Bye Daschle.....Wonder who's next in line ?

[AmericanHistoryLover]

Thank the LORD! This man is a hypocrite, in 1998 he said that " tax cheaters cheat us all, they should procecuted to the full extend of the law". Funny, you say that and you "forget" to pay your own taxes! And the I.R.S. was so understanding of him, they didn't ruin his life like they would with anyone else. I'm glad he withdrawed his nomination. He deserves much worse.

[blkconservativ]

LOL! the libs just keep the hits on coming. now remember, princess nancy pelosi said in 2006 "the dems are going to weed out the culture of corruption in dc"

so far 3 nominations with tax problems and one made it through. a pork filled bill full of political payoffs, blago, 2 lib mayors baltimore & detroit) accused of stealing and lying, NY ex-gov caught in call girl sting, lib congressman in oregon in sex scandal, detroit congresswoman taking bribes. how do your words taste, nancy?

[StoogeWatcher]

If I had the chance to talk with that fascist bitch Pelosi, I would say that it's the Democrats who are the culture of corruption!

[cmdossey]

Dirtiest cabinet on record what happened barry you think you could get away with murder because youve got lemmings behind you...you still had to pay the piper and now the flowers off the rose with the media barely a month in ...nice barry!

[biggerflexible]

LOLOLOLOL you're a human joke.

[AmericanHistoryLover]

human joke? Tell me why that is, honey.

[AmericanHistoryLover]

If you don't answer, I have the reason to call you a coward who dosen't know what they are talking about. Answer me if you can, go on I'm waiting.

[biggerflexible]

Answer what madman? lol This is fun.

[AmericanHistoryLover]

Oh good, I was fearful you wouldn't answer. Now I may be able to figure you out. Why did you call ecwauifisxtreme a "human joke". That sir or ma'am, is a awful insult, and one I question your reason for. Go on, tell me.

[AmericanHistoryLover]

"madman"? For what? Damanding you answer my question? That's called "searching for the facts", pally.

[armynavyman76]

I wonder if you actually went to war with us, the US. Furthermore, I wonder if you served MY country at all? If you didnt, quit wasting my time and calling me a coward and telling me how the FUCK to speak. I, unlike many other so called Americans, have more than earned MY right to practice my constitutional freedom of speach. Now, I am waiting for your response. I hope Ive been communicating with a fellow vet, otherwise Mr history lover, FUCK OFF cause I HAVE BEEN THERE AND I HAVE DONE THAT!!!!!

[AmericanHistoryLover]

I send a message, because i can't fit all iI want to say in one comment.

[abarzilai664]

Can anyone guess the newspaper that called for Daschle to step down? Here's clue, it's not Conservative.

[camcan004]

Wow how when your working for the government do you try and get away with not paying taxes?

[arequipa1]

obama's nominations are just going SO well! what an american hero!!!!!11one

[teemuruskeepaa]

Is this suspicious? They are buckling off in the face of a following confrontation?

[karinablack]

Those are some pretty big issues. Gives them credibility problems. Stepping down is really the honorable thing to do, imo. Obama needs to do better research, I think, before nominating.

[teemuruskeepaa]

I don't like it and I don't believe it. If I was elected by Obama, I'd be proud and do my best and be honest about my past. Let the people decide. They seem to be avoiding Obama. And for Obama, it seems like a struggle in itself to choose the cabinet.

[mail062000]

good