This weekend, the Republican Congressman responsible for investigating presidential misconduct said that Barack Obama’s decision to offer a position to Joe Sestak as an incentive for him to drop out of a Democratic primary “was a criminal event under the law” — and that he is going to do absolutely, positively nothing about it.
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-CA, incoming chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, rang in the new year by making a sweep of Sunday talk shows. While appearing on CNN’s State of the Union program, guest hosted by Ed Henry, he walked back several of his criticisms of Barack Obama.
He began by downplaying an earlier statement to Rush Limbaugh. Issa told El Rushbo that Barack Obama “has been one of the most corrupt presidents in modern times.” He says he meant to say “that this is one of the most corrupt administrations.”
He followed up by saying he will not investigate the Joe Sestak affair. Why? Because Republicans have been guilty of the same crime. When Henry asked him about an e-mail in which he called the event “Obama’s Watergate,” Issa responded:
ISSA: It is in fact an example of misconduct, in my opinion. Now, what happened throughout this process — and I’ve made this very clear — is we’ve discovered the problem’s bigger than that. It’s bigger than President Obama.
President Bush’s people said we did the same thing. Guess what? It was a criminal event under the law — a criminal event, when President Bush’s people did it, and I don’t know when they did it. They’ve just admitted that they did it…When you offer a position, paid or unpaid, existing statute makes it illegal to offer that job in return for affecting an election. That is — that is something we’ve got to get to stop. The American people do not want ambassadorships or any other position handed out to save a party money.
HENRY: So do you still believe it was “Obama’s Watergate,” the Joe Sestak case?ISSA: Once we knew, as we discovered, that it turns out that Republicans and previous administrations thought it was OK in spite of the absolute black and white letter of the law, it got bigger — it got bigger than President Obama.
HENRY: So are you going to investigate the Joe Sestak case?
ISSA: No we’re not.
If Darrell Issa believes offering candidates positions to change the outcome of political races is a “criminal event” that “we’ve got to get to stop,” dropping an investigation and preemptively ruling out any consequences is perhaps the least likely way to curtail it. In addition to Sestak, Issa must ignore Andrew Romanoff, who alleges a similar job offer. Allowing one (or two, of a half-dozen) administration(s) off-the-hook for felonies will prove as effective at discouraging future violations as acquitting Bill Clinton was at ending presidential lying or taming Bill’s roving eye.
While Issa has a laudable conservative voting record, his vista for investigation has narrowed the closer he came to taking over as chairman. He had previously stated — although he has reaffirmed he believes the president is guilty of “a criminal event” that is felonious — that there is “not a chance at this point” he would push for impeachment. Late last year, Floyd Brown, Chairman of ImpeachObamaCampaign.com, called ruling out impeachment before investigations had even commenced “premature” and a “bad sign of Republican weakness.” Later, Issa went as far as to say, “My job is to make the president a success.”
There are two silver linings to this reversal. First, the president is so fabulously corrupt, so diversely devious, that he has left Congress a veritable cornucopia of offenses to investigate, several of which could lead to impeachment whether investigated by Issa or another chairman. Second, Issa is not the only Republican with oversight ability — and others do not appear as averse to taking on the administration. To offer a few examples:
Is the Just Department Denying Color-Blind Justice? Issa told Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday that he had set his sights on Attorney General Eric Holder, listing a litany of his offenses. “He didn’t do anything about ACORN,” Issa noted. “He didn’t do anything effectively about the New Black Panthers.” Issa concluded, “He’s hurting this administration. If you’re hurting the administration, you need to stop hurting the administration or leave.” It seems probable that Eric Holder encouraged the Justice Department to deny justice to certain victims because they are white and the accused are black. It is possible this originated with Barack Obama and extends to every sector of his administration. (His obsession with doling out stealth reparations to minority groups confirms this.) Andrew McCarthy of National Review agrees this issue merits an investigation.
Eric Holder is perverting justice, and removing him from office should be high on any investigator’s list of priorities. Should he succeed, Issa would do the nation an invaluable service. However, it seems Holder is not harming Obama so much as Holder and Obama are harming the country. And if that is the case, we must not rest until both leave.
Issa added yet another ray of hope in his discussion of the Black Panther Case: “Chairman Lamar Smith, as a civil rights issue, will take [the Black Panthers dismissal] on.” Rep. Smith of Texas will chair the Judiciary Committee. He has proven a cautious voice in favor of investigating the administration’s immigration record. (Smith had shown interest in investigating the Sestak affair, as well.) When pushed by the media, Smith has confirmed he will use his oversight power to hold Obama accountable. “I am committed to working with the Justice Department to ensure that our laws are equally enforced, criminals are prosecuted, and American communities are kept safe,” he said. That seems to indicate he will also investigate the president’s refusal to enforce our nation’s immigration laws. The cases of selective enforcement are two signs of the same lawless coin.
Covert Propaganda. Issa’s committee has already produced a 36-page report of potential legal infractions on another front: the administration’s use of covert propaganda. Many of these crimes were subsidized with your tax dollars. Issa’s report indicates that previous administrations have crossed the same line, so an inquiry into this charge would present little risk of legal pitfalls; the fact is already known. However, Issa’s report found nothing comparable to the Obama administration’s use of propaganda, overtly or covertly, so consistently aimed at snowing a domestic audience. Should his committee document the concrete illegality Issa reported in his report, those would constitute impeachable offenses. Then Issa and his colleagues should have little timidity in expelling the president from office.
Issa announced the six areas his office will investigate, worthy targets all (particularly Wikileaks), each likely to save the taxpayer large sums of money by actually locating the most mysterious and elusive trinity in Washington: the trio of “waste, fraud, and abuse.” Many of these are systemic and independent of who the president is. Mucking these Augean stables will pay profound dividends.
On the other hand, this president has engaged in a multitude of potentially illegal actions that Republican Congressmen know of. The American people deserve to learn about any crimes committed, review the full threat this president and his corrupt administration pose to the U.S. Constitution, and sound off on how they wish to respond — as one outstanding Republican Congressman has said, “up to and including impeachment.”
Issa doesn't surprise me one bit. Our reps in congress are corrupt, & I mean members of both parties. Sadly, this will continue until most of the incumbants are voted out, & that is not too likely to happen, because there are too many voters , who are either stupid, or just don't care. This country is in big trouble, but until the voters wake up, nothing is going to change. it will take a miracle at this point, & I'm afraid God has washed his hands of the USA because of all the corrupt people in congress.
Well, Issa was supposed to be one of the avenging angels to clean things up. So, we're supposed to vote out the ones who replaced the bad ones? I there any hope for the two, tired corrupt parties? Doesn't look so.
Just voting out the incumbents won't help, unless we can break the strangle-hold the big money interests has on the parties. To have an honest candidate, we must find support that isn't from inside the party apparatus, as it is corrupted by big money. Look at Daryl Issa. He was voted in to remedy a situation, and now he's a "Party Hack."
I wonder if he has dual citizenship.
What doesn't make sense is why God would wash his hands of over 300 Million people because of the actions of 535 people in Congress. It doesn't make one bit of sense. God needs to strike down the 535, and not disassociate from 300 Million. Now, that would make sense.
A People Deserve the Government they get, if not it wouldn't happen. We are a corrupt people, only by getting straight with ourselves will the government ever reflect different values. Will this happen? If so it will be the First Time in history, but The Constitution if adhered to,by a moral people, will renew the country.
We shouldn't be "Allow" to get walked all over!!
I couldn't agree with you more if I tried.
If We the People believed that those we put into Office would turn the other cheek and kiss the Deamon-Craps asses, go back on their word and deficate on us, they would not have gotten our votes. Issa and all like him are on Political Borrowed time. He must go, along with all of the RINOS and Liars, oops,they are all liars and scared $hitless of Obama and his thugs. Put in some Veterans that are NOT Afraid of a Fight, and willing to Hang those guilty of Crimes against Humanity. I think we are still considered Humans!! HDR
If you really believe the only way to solve the problem is to get rid of the career politicians, you ought to check out GOOOH.com. It is the only plan I have seen out there that will accomplish a clean sweep in the House of Representatives. GOOOH will put citizen candidates up against the incumbents in the primaries and remove them from office. Check out GOOOH.com and let me know what you think.
Ben Johnson and other honest people keep hoping Republicans will actually ACT like conservatives and obey the will of We the People by doing the right thing. Mr. Johnson and many others still just don't seem to realize what corrupt criminals we have in both major parties. You don't get into major politics by compromising your beliefs and scruples, YOU SELL YOUR SOUL! When we get rid of all the "professional" politicians and get back to electing honorable, moral, God-fearing people to represent us, THEN and only then will things begin to change for the better. Until then, we are ALL just as guilty as our elected officials! After all, WHO elects them??? So, God washing His hands of over 300 million people makes PERFECT sense! I won't hold my breath waiting for honest representatives in our U.S. government. Liberal liars have done their job only too well, brainwashing and conditioning most of us!
If We the People believed that those we put into Office would turn the other cheek and kiss the Deamon-Craps arses, go back on their word and deficate on us, they would not have gotten our votes. Issa and all like him are on Political Borrowed time. He must go, along with all of the RINOS and Liars, oops,they are all liars and scared $hitless of Obama and his thugs. Put in some Veterans that are NOT Afraid of a Fight, and willing to Hang those guilty of Crimes against Humanity. I think we are still considered Humans!! HDR
Wow, I would love to be able to pick and choose my crimes! That's the problem, no accountability and this administration has broken everyone of them in the book too. So immoral!
Maybe soros got to issa and paid him off. I keep wondering how long Boehner will hold together before he goes back on everything promised
Since Issa is from CA could it be that he was offered a few “PORK” projects for his state if he backed off looking at these Criminal Acts that BO and Holder have been committing?
Oh NO! We can't prosecute the current Crimes of others because we've Comitted the same Crime ourselves! SO, the Crimes continue because they're all Criminals, cut from the same Cloth. This line of reasoning seems to fit either the Mafia, and our Politicians, or can be traced back to the Third Reich!
SIG HEIL, BAMA! YES WE CAN!!!!
Mr. Issa, you are now hurting the TRUE Republican Party. Either stop hurting the Party or Step down, as you advised Atty General Holder.
I see you've become acquainted with Islamic methods of government.
Barry Soetoro (Obama) is a huge watergate no matter what he does or says is illegal he needs to thrown out of office and thrown into jail today.
It looks like the work of the Tea Party is far from over, When we have Republicans like Issa talking out of both sides of their mouths, then they need to go too. For Issa to say all the right things to get elected and then renege, is despicable. It won't be forgotten,
Can we say social – ist?
I am so tired of hearing about the corruption in our white house! Quit complaining and do something about it. As a solid union – there has to be a solution. We, the people are not stupid – we have a problem and it needs to be fixed IMMEDIATELY!! STOP GOING ON AND ON ABOUT THE PROBLEMS OF OUR GOVERNMENT – FIND SOLUTIONS!! Start at the top and work your way down. Starting with THIS PRESIDENT – He needs to be impeached -NOW!!! Quit talking about it! Open your eyes people – There is plenty of cause to get it done! Are you going to wait until there is no turning back or do you want to save our beautiful country NOW?? IMPEACH THIS PRESIDENT and then you can start getting rid of all these useless tsars and and then start working on the rest of the corruption. Won't be easy – won't be quick but we need to TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!!!
This vermin Issa, should not say "well, the democrats did it and the republicans did it, so lets call it a wash" —Thats the wrong answer.
That is the EFFECT of a government that has become a entity to itself. They are in control of YOU and they are letting YOU understand that YOU have NO say. It doesn't matter what promises are made or who makes them. They are all in it together, because they know that they are the Government and we are "THE PEOPLE." The people gave away their power to the overlords, because it was too difficult to self govern.
Issa is doing what comes naturally, because doing the right thing is too hard. Making an example of Obama is too hard. Making an example of the Bush people is too hard. Even though that is the ONLY right thing to do.
The point about Issa few know, or acknowledge, is that although he's a registered Republican he's also a card carrying Socialist. These are not compatible. As with Obama, he speaks from both sides of his mouth to benefit himself.
Issa's district is one over from where I live. Some know about him but continue to elect simply for the fact he's a Republican. As one myself, I'd never vote for Issa.
CA_CJ you can bet he will not get my vote the next time he is up.. His rationale that one has done it so it is okay for all to do it evidently means because Holder is a crook and doesn't follow the law for which he was appointed, all the AG's in the nation are now allowed to do as they damn well please right down the line to the position of Chiefs of Police and Sheriff.
Where the hell are the Marines when we need them here at home???
Semper Fi
MUSLIMS WANT TO KILL EVERYONE WHO REFUSES TO CONVERT TO ISLIM.
MUSLIMS WANT ALL NON-MUSLIMS DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!
AMERICA NEEDS TO WAKE UP TO THE DANGER FACING US………….BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
I guess Issa really is an outlaw from California as is Feinstein, Boxer, Pelosi, and Waxman. Well in the next cycle of ridding this nation of crooks Issa will not be on the list of those I want to re-elect. Then he can join the Obama gangsters in Chicago. What a joke on we the people, that thought the Republican party would bring a sense of justice to this nation.
I personally don't give a damn if the practice has gone on forever. It should be stopped and now Isaa has given the green light for everybody that gets elected to the Presidency to commit crime at their pleasure, because the other ones did and no one has the guts to stop them. Way to go Issa. And your family thought you were a man of honor. However how tarnished this decision makes you look I hope they continue to show you love though I'm sure, if they have any hope for a just government, i'm certain they are questioning your lack of nerve to go after this corrupt President and his corrupt administration
As a CA resident, I agree wholeheartedly. I'd go into more detail as to why, if I lived in Issa's district instead of the one next over, but when I posted it a couple of hours ago it wasn't permitted via their approval. No doubt due to one word that begins with social. Even here, on a conservative site, they withhold some truth's that need to be known.
It looks like you are spot on as far as being censored on this site. I just posted a comment that basically said: "This is a test: Issa is a card carrying (insert the word that gets our comments booted). I exercise my rights to free speech to make this statement. And so far, it still hasn't posted.
Somewhere along the line this site decided to go ahead and post my original card carrying. It had to have been at least three hours after I submitted – the last time checked.
I see that! They eventually posted mine as well, but the way I stated it, they would have looked pretty bad if they hadn't of posted it!
Perhaps they ran it thru' the lawyers and determined our free speech was more important than covering the @$$ of politicians who are liars, phony and/or corrupt. Never know what goes thru' the minds of site owners. It's a CYA world for the PC among us. Tough!
It seems to me that commenters are missing the boat. The real reason, the biggest reason that the public seems to be unaware is our news media is corrupt and not reporting events as they happen.
Yes, there is an elephant in the room that is being ignored. This problem must be addressed, it's not too big and must be handled on a grand scale. When the people know what is happening instead of being kept in the dark as they are now things will change overnight.
Now, how do we take control of the "bought and paid for" public news media? Come on Floyd, see the elephant and show it the door. Make this a priority, someones has to do it and you've been good all along.
bama is the slime oozing out of your t.v. set
Who Voted For Obama?
- Adulterers
- Adulteresses
- Muslims
- Muslim Supporters
- Those Who Hate America
- Prostitutes
- Pimps
- Rapists
- Child Rapists
- Homosexuals
- Lesbians
- Those Involved in Bestiality
- Transvestites
- Flag Burners
- Woman Beaters
- Liars
- Drug Addicts
- Drug Dealers
- Tax Cheats
- Those Involved in Election Fraud.
- Those Who Support The Murder Of A Baby In The Womb.
- Thieves
- Most Inmates
- Those Who Want A Free Ride.
- Most College & University Professors
- 99% Of The Main Stream Media
This is a test: Issa is a card carrying socialist. I am exercising my right to free speech in making this statement.
Will Issa have the balls to investigate the failure by Pelosi to confirm Obama's elgibility to be POTUS, or will he let that one slid by? Why would anyone spend $2 million to conceal tje certified copy of his birth certificate if there was nothing wrong with it??
Earlier today I posted something about those who voted for
Obama & this website yanked it down. Who's side is Floyd on??
I'm beginning to wonder after today.
Of course Issa will go after anyone but Obama – and they will ALL do this dance eventually — because Obama must remain untouched. His hands must remain clean. He is the big, Socialist Blow-Up Doll, an illusion and fantasy that must be protected or THE AGENDA cannot be accomplished by the radical forces behind him who FUNDED his entire life for this moment. HE cannot fall. HE cannot fail. Everyone else, if necessary, can be tossed right under that bus to deflect and distract from the incomprehensible destruction headed our way, unless we stop looking to the right and the left and understand that they are ALL involved. What do you do when you realize your entire government — every single elected legislator – is out to destroy and remake your country? WHO DO WE TURN TO???
Mr. Issa says, "…existing statute makes it illegal to offer that job in return for affecting an election. That is — that is something we’ve got to get to stop."
I have always been under the impression -correct me if I'm wrong- that we have laws so that we CAN prosecute the law breakers in an effort TO MAKE IT STOP. If we don't prosecute when the law has clearly, in black and white, been broken, then when on earth do you prosecute? And if you never prosecute, exactly how do you "make it stop"?
Such buffoonery staggers the imagination! God help us!