Posted on 02/07/2015 12:09:24 PM PST by Rusty0604
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he will oppose Loretta Lynch’s confirmation for U.S. attorney general because she supports civil forfeitures, but the Congressional Black Caucus knows his real motive — he’s racist.
“Senator Paul is using the issue of civil forfeitures to block a well-qualified federal prosecutor from heading the Department of Justice,” CBC Chairman G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., said in a press release. “Senator Paul also has the audacity to suggest that Loretta Lynch should have more concern for people living in poverty.
Butterfield added: “The Congressional Black Caucus recognizes Senator Paul’s unfounded argument as nothing but an excuse to keep an African-American legal scholar from holding this high position, ...
Civil forfeiture turns justice on its head,” Paul said. “Instead of being innocent until proven guilty, you are guilty until proven innocent. The government takes your cash — $1,000, $100, $500, whatever it is. This program predominantly has targeted black individuals, poor individuals, Hispanic individuals. And when Sen. [Mike] Lee asked her about it in the committee, she said, 'Oh, no, as long as there is a valid court order.'”
Remember — police can seize that property without charges even being filed. They often do so when there is no evidence of a crime. They have been known to take the homes of parents whose children were alleged to have sold drugs without their knowledge. Current AG Eric Holder even took steps earlier this year to limit the use of the practice by requiring evidence of a crime before assets could be seized.
Lynch has used the practice in her office to rake in more than $113 million in civil actions between 2011 and 2013.
But there’s no way that could be the reason Paul opposes her nomination. No, it must be the racism.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
I’m a racist but must admit I opposed Lynch even before I found out she was black.
Cue:
Pic
“Not this Sh8t again”
Yawn.
Bad people - including AG nominees - come in all sorts of races and colors.
I’ve read it somewhere that Ted Cruz has also gone on record as not supporting her.
Yes, and the usual establishment GOP are criticizing him.
WND article about high-level banker corruption and Mex drug cartel $ -
and Miss Sharpton-in-drag will hopefully can her a$$.
http://www.wnd.com/2015/02/ag-nominee-eyed-in-massive-obama-cover-up/?cat_orig=politics
[ Just sent to my Senator - to make sure he gets it ]
So I won’t wake up from this nightmare?
Which was to be expected.
I’m so glad Senator Cruz does not bow and scrape to them.
Figgers.
Response: So what? Maybe racism has survival value. There are enough "Racists" such as Holder, The Divine One," Sharpton, Jackson and the run of the mill black on the streets. Maybe we should "push back."
Interesting.
Poetry, from the Congressional Black Congress:
“O! Racist... racist race racism, racist race.
Racism racism racism racist, and race....
Racist race racism racist racist, racist racism....
Race Racism racist race racial racism, racist!
Race racial race racism racist racist of race,
Racial racism racist racist racism!
Racial racial racism racist, race racial racist!
You gaw damn peckerwood lily-white cracker serpent from hell.”
So what?
She was only nominated because of her race. There are hundreds of attorney’s with better qualifications.
If she can be favored because of her race she be can be opposed because of it.
Fair’s fair, right?
THAT is resist. And during sacred Black History month no less.
=========================================================== Dear Mr. North Mountain
Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding the nomination of Loretta Lynch for United States Attorney General. It was good to hear from you and I appreciate the opportunity to learn your views on the issue.
The Attorney General plays an imperative role as the head of the United States Department of Justice and provides legal counsel to the President when required. The office of Attorney General should uphold the laws that compose our judicial system and support those who enforce laws.
As you know, President Obama nominated Loretta Lynch to be Attorney General of the United States on November 8, 2014 to replace Eric Holder. On January 28, 2015, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing where Loretta Lynch was questioned on issues such as the legality of Obama's executive actions, the relationship between law enforcement and communities, and how she will distinguish herself from her predecessor.
Although Mrs. Lynch has a respectable and distinctive career serving as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, many have expressed opposition to her nomination based on her statements supporting the President's executive overreach.
Executive branch nominees must be confirmed by the United States Senate and should her nomination come to the Senate floor for a vote, I will be sure to keep your views in mind. Again, thank you for contacting me. I look forward to hearing from you again soon and invite you to visit my website, www.capito.senate.gov, for further information and to sign up for my e-mail newsletter. It is an honor to serve you.
Sincerely,
Shelley Moore Capito
United States Senator
=========================================================== "many have expressed opposition to her nomination based on her statements supporting the President's executive overreach."
No ... really?
Lest anyone forget the race card worked well for Holder.
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