Posted on 06/16/2009 11:30:11 AM PDT by theruleshavechanged
In dismissing Walpin, the president seemed to trample on the law -- a law he himself had co-sponsored as a senator -- that protects inspectors general from political influence and retribution. In addition, it appears that at least part of the reason Walpin was fired was for the tenacity he showed in investigating misuse of AmeriCorps money by a friend and supporter of the president, Kevin Johnson, the mayor of Sacramento, California. Walpin got the goods -- evidence of Johnson's serious misuse of federal dollars -- and the inspector general ended up getting fired for his troubles.
So the Walpin case is just the kind of thing the watchdogs of good government in the House and Senate might investigate. But Democrats enjoy solid majorities in both houses, and thus control what will be investigated, and how any investigation will proceed. As the minority party, Republicans have little power to do anything.
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With the help of the vast liberal media mechanism, they already have.....
Americorps has been a scam from day one
But of course they will. They have the media running cover for them.
Anybody have any doubts? When and how will all this stop? Will those that voted for this guy wise up. We don’t need to tell people “I tried to tell you.” We need bring them into the fold and say “We can help but we need you also.”
Why shouldn’t they? Even if they’re caught, the GOP doesn’t have a pair to demand enforcement of the law.
Abso”friggin”lutely.
They are sure going to try.
What good is a law when there's no one to enforce it?
This is Chicago-style politics at its best/worst.
They could make sure that the names Walpin and Johnson are in everyone's ears and on everyone's lips. Every time a Republican is in front of the camera their first words should be "Before I get to my main topic I would like to state that investigation into the illegal firing of IG Walpin is still being obstructed by Congressional Democrats."
But they don't have the spine or testicles to ever do that. The stupid party always bows down to the evil party.
I doubt it. Just read the story two up from this one. 36% think he is doing an outstanding job.
Is that a rhetorical question? :)
As the media has not reported the story, there is nothing to cover up!
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