Triple dog dare them.
Posted on 08/10/2010 1:19:01 PM PDT by Justaham
Embattled Rep. Charles Rangel defended himself on the House floor Tuesday, daring members to expel him.
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) maintained that he did not intentionally break any House rules and complained about the investigation and trial process conducted by the House ethics panel, which has brought 13 charges against him.
"It may be stupid, it may be negligent, but it's not corrupt," Rangel said in a meandering speech that lasted more than 30 minutes.
In professing his innocence of all charges, Rangel also invited the ethics panel and House to take its shot at expelling him.
"I'm not asking for leniency, I'm asking for exposure of the facts," Rangel said.
"If I can't get my dignity back here, then fire your best shot at getting me expelled," the 20-term lawmaker said.
Earlier in his speech, Rangel said, "I am not going away. I am here," triggering light applause from some lawmakers.
It takes two-thirds of the House to expel a member.
A Democratic lawmaker who requested anonymity said House Democratic leaders attempted to persuade Rangel not to deliver his speech. The Democratic source called Rangel's address a "train wreck."
The ethics committee nearly reached an agreement with Rangel for the House to reprimand him, but that deal fell apart last month.
"This has to stop sometime. It has to stop," Rangel said, pointing out he requested the ethics probe more than two years ago. "I deserve and demand the right to be heard."
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We've all heard that crock of crap word before!
I expel Charlie Rangel every morning.
It's a train wreck insofar as people are paying attention. Problem is.. they're not, and they have no clue.
Waters and Rangel know what Obama is pulling the strings of Pelosi to set this up. The Democrats have known about these corrupt two for a long time, so the question is, “Why now?”
Obama wants a chaotic situation, a crisis. He cannot stay in power and keep the Republicans from getting control of Congress without declaring martial law. He needs a reason, and black folk in poverty-ridden large cities rioting and burning city centers is a good reason.
I think Obama is trying to instigate a race war. And Charlie Rangel knows it, and maybe Maxine Waters, too.
By the way, Cunningham is right where he should be for his crimes.... it just bothers the hell out of me that they would actually write that “Everyone Does It”
Can you imagine?
Outrageous.
He has nothing to worry about. He never had. He enjoys inborn immunity from being held to the same standard as the rest of us.
Just expell the bum.
“”I think Obama is trying to instigate a race war.””
You are correct, which leads to the most fabulous irony ever. Because of political correctness, there are not enough racists left to take the bait.
His race war would require racist whites. White america has self =examined and extracted every last trace of racism that was ever in them.
Ha ha! We have over come!
My cubicle neighbor had that on the computer and I couldn't believe the whole House had to stop consideration of the Union Bailout bill to listen to Rangel justify his actions and issue his "double-dog dare you" throwdown speech. It was not on the subject being considered yet he got to make an ass of himself before the House could proceed with regular business. A nitwit speaking to a gathering of clowns...and both groups probably feel insulted I compared them to members of Congress.
“Charlie knows where the Democrat bodies are buried.”
And he alluded to that on the floor during his speach.
I hope his life insurance is paid-up.
Do I detect his 2010 campaign slogan? "Vote Charlie Rangel. He's not corrupt, he's just stupid."
It's interesting to me compared to the Clintonian Era how few dead bodies have been found in the Baraqqi Era.
He’ll win. The house will never expel him. Then he will laugh at the whole proceedings and ask for his Chairmanship back. Politicians from both sides of the aisle will pat his back and proceed. He will even keep all his rent controlled apartments.
Are you mad yet?
And PETA would donate the puppies.
Triple dog dare them.
Obama is a child of the Chicago Crime Syndicate.
The idea that he claims he is ‘black’ has fooled both black and white.
I don’t think he cares about anyone except those in league with his intentions. He isn’t racist about whom he throws under the bus.
“And PETA would donate the puppies.”
Because they HAD to take those puppies away from the vicious, puppy eating Republicans like Cheney, oh and did I mention it was Bush’s fault?!?!
Obamah, nor Hillary will return his calls.
exactly ... that’s been the issue the whole time ...
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