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Larry Barker Report: Gov creates over 60 new jobs for friends, allies (NM Richardson, must see!!)
KRQE-TV, Channel 13, Albuquerque ^
| March 2, 2006
| Larry Barker, KRQE-TV
Posted on 03/02/2006 7:50:57 PM PST by CedarDave
In state government theyre called Gifts from the North and these supposedly temporary jobs have long life-spans and big salaries.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: billrichardson; kingbill; richardson
This is a must-see seven-minute long video. Governor Richardson has rewarded over 60 cronies with unapproved political jobs created especially for them at a cost of over $3.5 million per year. Now that amount of money may not seem like much compared to salaries for big eastern or left coast states, but they are big for New Mexico. These jobs are in addition to the 647 positions authorized by the legislature. The level of corruption is amazing, even for those of us used to it here in NM.
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posted on
03/02/2006 7:51:00 PM PST
by
CedarDave
To: CedarDave
He learned from the best.
To: CedarDave
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posted on
03/02/2006 7:53:00 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(Freeper Allegra in Iraq -- "I'm seeing what the media isn't telling you...there is no civil war...")
To: CedarDave
When you've been successful at the top...why would anyone think he wouldn't do the same thing in New Mexico.....
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posted on
03/02/2006 7:56:34 PM PST
by
Osage Orange
(Credere et Peristere)
To: CedarDave
Wow. Monica's gonna be mad that he didn't get her that UN job since he gets everybody else one.
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posted on
03/02/2006 7:57:54 PM PST
by
Howlin
("Quick, he's bleeding! Is there a <strike>doctor</strike> reporter in the house?")
To: CedarDave
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posted on
03/02/2006 8:10:34 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(Freeper Allegra in Iraq -- "I'm seeing what the media isn't telling you...there is no civil war...")
To: Howlin
Uh oh! This can't be good for those who want Richardson as Hillary's VP pick.
What am I thinking? A little New Mexico scandal wouldn't bother Democrats at all, and I'm sure Richardson will know just how to spin this little embarrrassment into a campaign positive. He's a very popular Governor, he's Hispanic, he's rescued hostages, run the Energy Dept, represented US in the UN. What a guy! And about those questionable jobs for cronies???? Well, "jobs" is what America is all about....right?
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posted on
03/02/2006 8:25:00 PM PST
by
YaYa123
To: YaYa123
You may never, ever, hold a lib/dem accountable. Even if they were directly involved. Democrats are not to be held responsible for anything.
< /sarcasm >
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posted on
03/02/2006 8:32:09 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(Freeper Allegra in Iraq -- "I'm seeing what the media isn't telling you...there is no civil war...")
To: CedarDave
This sounds more like old Mexico rather than New Mexico. Man, I hope American voters hold US leaders to real legal and ethical standards because if they do not, we are going to look like a third world dump in no time. So far, it appears, the Democrats have humanist "ethics" and that the law does not apply to them.
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posted on
03/02/2006 8:35:29 PM PST
by
Galveston Grl
(Getting angry and abandoning power to the Democrats is not a choice.)
To: CedarDave
The patron system is alive and well. I'll never forget the time in early 2003 when I attended a NM First Town Hall and heard a couple Richardson appointees extolling the benefits of patronage.
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posted on
03/02/2006 8:59:12 PM PST
by
DesertDreamer
("I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves." - Ronald Reagan)
To: right right
He learned from the best.That's the truth!
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posted on
03/02/2006 9:06:25 PM PST
by
kcvl
To: DesertDreamer
Their belief is you win, you're entitled. Nothing about being elected by the people means you're supposed to serve them not the other way around. That's why winning in any way possible, legal or illegal, ethical or not, is everything to the Rats.
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posted on
03/02/2006 9:28:32 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(Freeper Allegra in Iraq -- "I'm seeing what the media isn't telling you...there is no civil war...")
To: DesertDreamer
An amazing investigation. I may have to start watching Channel 13 more often. Reporters for the other stations are now serving in the Richardson administration (Conroy Chino, for example).
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posted on
03/02/2006 9:30:50 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(Freeper Allegra in Iraq -- "I'm seeing what the media isn't telling you...there is no civil war...")
To: CedarDave
All this is still Bush's fault because had he not been "selected", Gore would be President and Richardson would have remained Energy Secretary < /Sarcasm >
To: CedarDave
Did you also see the piece on voter registration fraud? It was on last night. If you missed it, WednesdayMorningQuarterback has a nice recap.
http://www.wednesdaymorningqb.com/
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posted on
03/02/2006 10:00:37 PM PST
by
DesertDreamer
("I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves." - Ronald Reagan)
To: DesertDreamer
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posted on
03/02/2006 11:28:29 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(Freeper Allegra in Iraq -- "I'm seeing what the media isn't telling you...there is no civil war...")
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