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When you know how Congress works, and by that I mean the way EVERYTHING they do is a payoff to themselves at taxpayer expense, it is easy to figure out exactly what was going on.

First, you have to know that a modern laptop or desktop computer costs a fraction of what they did 25 years ago. Back when Congress decided its members needed taxpayer-supplied computer equipment, they wrote in a substantial expense allowance into the annual budget. (Remember budgets?)

Now, fast-forward 25 years, and while computers and printers cost way less, if you know how Congress works they NEVER reduce any spending of any kind, so, yep, the IT budget allowances are still at the higher rate.

Now, how to tap into this slush fund? First, circumvent the inventory control rules to make a majority of the budget allowance non-inventory. Second, hire yourself some sleazy lackey to procure, re-sell, and launder the money. (Awan)

Problem is, they hired a REALLY sleazy muzzie who besides ripping off a bunch of the non-inventory equipment, also downloaded all their classified data to sell to ISIS.

Now they are stuck defending the guy's scams to protect their own decades-long scam.

(HAT TIP HENCHSTER) How Congress works: they NEVER reduce spending of any kind, so, their tax-paid IT budget allowances are still at the higher rate even though tech equipment is much cheaper.

Now, how do they tap into this slush fund?

<><> First, they circumvent the House inventory control rules to make a majority of the tax-paid budget allowance non-inventory.

<><> Second, they hire some sleazy lackey to procure, re-sell, and launder the money. (Awan)

Problem is, they hired a REALLY sleazy muzzie who, besides ripping off a bunch of the non-inventory equipment, also downloaded all their classified data to sell to ISIS.

Now the Democrat members are between a rock and a hard place:
stuck having to defend their IT guy's scams to protect their own decades-long scam.

Good summary. Personal power and wealth trump all other concerns. They are traitors, but will never see justice. Two Americas. Over the course of a long life, I’ve gone from full faith and confidence in our government, to no faith, no respect, no confidence and emotions bordering on hatred. I used to scoff at Freepers calling for lamppost solutions, but the rule of law is gone. Welcome the rule of men and all of its attendant violence. /rant.