Deal or No Deal?

A deal could be in the works for Congressman Charles Rangel that would let him avoid a House Ethics Committee trial.

July 30, 2010 at 4:09 am - Reuters
Dateline: Washington DC

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LaffinatLeftist   July 30th, 2010 - 11:26 am

Rangel in an orange prison jumpsuit would look great! Oh, I guess I'm a racist then. Well so be it! All crooks from the House and Senate should be wearing one. When is Reid, Waters, Pelosi, Boxer and Frank going to get theirs?

mtv22   July 30th, 2010 - 4:29 am

The key word as I understand it is "bi-partisan". The Republicans on the ethics panel need to stand tall for the American people and insist on a hearing. Time to help make Pelosi's hypocritical boast about "draining the pond" of corruption a reality. Please, no deal.

Mary Right   July 30th, 2010 - 4:31 am

The black cauca$$ will not let a bro go down..That is except for Obama going down on Larry Sinclair!

water_buffalo   July 30th, 2010 - 11:34 am

what ever the libs think is best for the party is what will happen… as soon as they think obama is bad for the party and all used up …. they will bus chuck him…. obama ends up in jail or exiled

Mary Right   July 30th, 2010 - 4:36 am

Remember, everything in the toilet is brown!

GOP HACK   July 30th, 2010 - 11:49 am

4aukc that punk!

MishaTisch   July 30th, 2010 - 11:58 am

In a communist society like China everyone at the top is equal, and the ninety nine percent below slave to enforce that equality. Looks like this 'colored' congressman is fortunate enough to be in that top one percent.

mariodebarrio   July 30th, 2010 - 11:59 am

the only deal I’d except is resignation.

jake98   July 30th, 2010 - 12:05 pm

The only acceptable deal is a resignation from congress. If there is any other consideration happening that involves him keeping his job, it is flat out unacceptable. It's time for all corrupt congress members to be held accountable, be them Democrat, or Republican. I think the perfect start would be for Mr. Rangel to lose his cushy job that way we have 1 less career politician in Washington.

Hailodumbo   July 30th, 2010 - 12:07 pm

These political crooks just don't know how to stop stealing or admit guilt. Their ego's are too big. This is a Perfect example of how term limits would have prevented someone like this getting out of control.

Makkem   July 30th, 2010 - 12:12 pm

SO the characteristic smirk is gone now , even he is brought to justice , he who thought he was above it all.

wohlfguy   July 30th, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Rangel feels he is entitled. Laws are for us common folks, not the ruling class.

wohlfguy   July 30th, 2010 - 12:15 pm

The problem is that you are applying logic and sound reasoning to this issue. Remember this is congress we are talking about.

claspur   July 30th, 2010 - 12:28 pm

If Rangel was a republican, Dems would be howling for his resignation, the MSM wouldn't shut up, and the Repubs- a lot, would be asking him to resign.
Rangel simply shines the light on what their party is, 'purely-filthy' scum.

claspur   July 30th, 2010 - 12:31 pm

*Looks like Bartbart's getting moderated on some of the posts? (Gubb'ment-controlled??? )

Wonderliq   July 30th, 2010 - 12:34 pm

Trial in September? Sweet…..

What was he in charge of again, chairman of what committee?….

Shades of Rezko!

Capt_Knuckles   July 30th, 2010 - 12:36 pm

Hey Charlie the reason you are feeling dizzy right now is because your 40+ year career is starting circle around in the bowl because you just got flushed.

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H2K   July 30th, 2010 - 12:46 pm

Capt, I wish that were true. Rangels uninformed constituents have been voting this crook in for 40 years. They'll continue. Remember Mayor Marion Barry? And the sad part is that life for his constituents have gotten worse over the course of Charlie's political career.

H2K   July 30th, 2010 - 12:48 pm

Rangels uninformed constituents have been voting this crook in for 40 years. They'll continue. Remember DC Mayor Marion Barry? And the sad part is that life for his constituents have gotten worse over the course of Charlie's political career. Shouldn't they get a clue?
I wonder which "b*tch" set Charlie up? It can't be his fault.
And yes, if any Republican on the ethics committee gives Charlie a pass, then they should be voted out. There's never been a more blatant example of corruption.

LaffinatLeftist   July 30th, 2010 - 12:49 pm

It's the entitlement mentality people like him has and it's only getting worse!!!

Capt_Knuckles   July 30th, 2010 - 12:59 pm

Uninformed constituents………. Well that's a bit of a stretch H2K.

How can you impart knowledge on voters that reside 6' under and have voted dem for the last 100 years? LOL

di_da_is_alpha   July 30th, 2010 - 1:02 pm

Marie Antoinette found out otherwise.

tommyd88   July 30th, 2010 - 1:08 pm

Gee, isn't it so nice how politicians can flaunt many laws and requirements that us ordinary citizens are suppose to adhere to, and do it for years and sometimes decades, then when finally the deeds are brought to the light the politicians can then just
" CUT A DEAL" and walk away with more of our money in the form of sweetheart pensions …

Does anyone really think that the rest of us would be given the same treatment as these corrupt politicians get?

There is something Very wrong with this picture….

There was Charlie yesterday on the tube sobbing how he hasn't felt so abused since his Korean War days,, Must have been reading the John McCain playbook on how to have people THINK they are still the Honorable men they were in their youth… Instead of the pandering politicians they have become,, a la John Murtha, Need I say any more?

Face it Charlie you have used up all your atta boys from days gone by… disgusting to see him play the Honored Vet card as a attempt to get sympathy, totally disgusting….

water_buffalo   July 30th, 2010 - 1:13 pm

from a political point of view … rangel will only be replaced with a clone … so for the repubs , its probably better to keep this piece of garbage in the house , to be kicked around…. from the point of view of an American he should just resign

tommyd88   July 30th, 2010 - 1:13 pm

You do know that if 95% of whites had voted for McCain it would have been on account that they were all racist right? ( I could not hardly even bring myself to vote for the prick , without Palin he was nowhere.)

think about it….

di_da_is_alpha   July 30th, 2010 - 1:14 pm

/// "……..are born to rule,…………." ////

That's the problem that our founders sought to correct. Real Americans don't mind being LEAD, but we won't be RULED, we have a strong desire to be independent. Those who disagree vote dimocrat.

di_da_is_alpha   July 30th, 2010 - 1:15 pm

Bus chuck !!!!!!!!! LOL!!! Did you make that up?

tommyd88   July 30th, 2010 - 1:18 pm

Do you really think it matters??? He will still get his golden parachute retirement paid for by YOU and ME… He'll head down to the Dominican Republic and smoke cigars and drink margaritas and laugh how he got away with screwing his constituents for years…

HeReturnsSoon   July 30th, 2010 - 1:20 pm

If one of them is held accountable then they must all be held accountable. A trial will be a contrived sham and Rangle will receive a meaningless punishment. Pelosi, Reid, Dodd and many more will not allow their power to be deminished. Nothing will come of this, unfortunatly.

thefantasyfactory   July 30th, 2010 - 6:24 am

New Board Game.
Pelosi Monopoly

The object of the game is to own everything.

Players are automatically given a free "Get Out Of Jail" Card.
Rangel is rather reluctant to ever play his but if it means him having to get off the gravy train…….. I feel sure he will !!

AbidingDude   July 30th, 2010 - 1:29 pm

You hit the nail on the head. None of the ethics charges address the core issue that Charlie has somehow amassed millions more than his Congressman's salary would generate over 40 years. (Same is true for Chris Dodd and Al Gore, Sr. AND Jr.).The ethics panel dare not tread there for fear of implicating the entire House and Senate. BOTH parties are complicit.

1Ladyliberty   July 30th, 2010 - 1:29 pm

he will pass go collect the 2 hundred bucks pay the fine and all will be forgiven.

Mary Right   July 30th, 2010 - 6:33 am

Obama Calls African-Americans a ‘mongrel people’…

Marxism_SUX   July 30th, 2010 - 1:42 pm

No deal for the crook Rangel, This man should see jail time.

Mary Right   July 30th, 2010 - 6:43 am

^^^ ^^^EUROPEAN AMERICAN Whites ARE NOT “a mongrel people”! Mongrels =85 I.Q. vs. NON Mongrels=110 I.Q.

Rover_Bump   July 30th, 2010 - 1:45 pm

Most likely. Had it gone to trial there might have been justice. But now he'll be tried by "a jury of his peers", all schooled in cutting slimy deals. That's the way it usually goes.

mackycat   July 30th, 2010 - 6:47 am

I say no deal for Jabba! Let them air the dirty laundry for all his constituents and the nation to hear (amazingly enough, he is/was leading in the polls for re-election – assjack stupid people). The ruling class must abide by the same laws we do. And, if anything, THEY SHOULD BE HELD TO A HIGHER STANDARD.

I wonder how those who wish to redistribute wealth feel about these mad wealthy congressmen, senators and politicans who avoid paying their taxes and in general, deal in dirty politics with their palms out at every turn? For example, where is the outrage over John Kerry's yacht debacle? Yeah, I'm sure he has it in RI because they spit polish it better. Yet these people want to take and redistribute OUR paltry income!!! It's insane!!!! WTF is wrong with the idiots in this nation who keep re-electing these thieves and liars? How f**king stupid are they?

kelleys25   July 30th, 2010 - 1:53 pm

I can not believe that the word DEAL even came up. What a joke, why did they even have this hearing if they are just going to let him have a pass…. Just makes my sick, all the crap that this administration is pulling off…..

shane7776   July 30th, 2010 - 2:05 pm

POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR Charlie!!!!! After 40 years of lying and stealing our money what will you do? Just wait until we take control of both houses. You leftist Democrats are headed straight for the big house. LET THE TRIALS BEGIN!!!!! MARXIST=DEMOCRATS=TERRORIST All the same ask all the democrat criminals in congress.

02psd4me   July 30th, 2010 - 2:07 pm

It is time to send thie CROOK to Jail where ha belongs.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 2:12 pm

I hear there is a couple of openings on American Idol Charlie. Maybe they could use an "honest mistakes" guy on the judges panel. They might even let you park the Mercedes in the garage for a while.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 2:21 pm

Ever met a criminal that didn't just make an "honest mistake"? Maybe that is the new liberal defense… a sort of "get out of jail free" card. Seems like a real winner to me.

"I made some honest mistakes and I am finally glad to have my day in court to prove that I am completely innocent". Works for me! I think I will try that on the judge next time I get a speeding ticket.

goon48   July 30th, 2010 - 2:24 pm

No deal send his corrupt ass to jail.

outofworkrose   July 30th, 2010 - 2:30 pm

This man is the personification of what is wrong w/congress,why their approval rating is so low and THE ABSOLUTE NEED FOR TERM LIMITS FOR CONGRESS!!. If 2 terms is good enough for the president then the same should apply to congress. Thes people make rules for the country, and they think those same rules do not apply to them. I can not help but think of the irony here. Is this not the same man that laghed when he said "I love these people that say read the bill. What good is it to read the bill when it takes 2 days & 4 lawyers to understand it" I WOULD BET HE READING NOW!

kay   July 30th, 2010 - 7:32 am

I have never in my life seen such corrupt and deceitful democrats in my entire life. Do any of those despicable tax evaders and ethics cheats get punished? Not very often they cheat, blackmail, bribe, and lie their way out of it. Don’t they? Almost always.
I know if I was 6 months late with my taxes my house would be up for auction by the local government. Why is there a double standard? Their penalties should be 3-4 time worse than the average citizen, because they are supposed to be the epitome of character and ethics. Not the pit of evil and deceit.

Why do we, the people, put up with this type of corruption? I think the answer to this is due almost entirely to cheating at the polls.
Is ACORN, the UNIONS, SEIU, etc., etc….. stuffing, stealing, hiding, changing the ballots and throwing the votes to their corrupted unions and “community organizer” supporters?? We know they let illegals vote even tho it is illegal according to our Constitution. But then the Constitution is a document they would like to burn, shred, and ban the use of, forever from government socialism.

We need to make some changes. Follow the money and clean house, now.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 2:37 pm

Yep… That is in the rules in the game of Monopolitics. Charlie "Wiggle out" Rangel drew the "Park your broken down Mercedes on the house garage for years with out paying" card too.

I just wonder when he will break out the "Sorry" game board… that should really make it all better.

BTW… Nancy said she would "drain the swamp". But she didn't say anything about cleaning out the cesspool.

smoke ranch   July 30th, 2010 - 7:41 am

Nothing but resigning would be fair.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 2:41 pm

"Does anyone really think that the rest of us would be given the same treatment as these corrupt politicians get?"

If this were a conservative or Republican politician you know they would have already been drawn and quartered.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 2:44 pm

Don't count the chickens quite yet… the race card has not been played. I'm sure that Charlie has a few of them left up his sleeve.

kelleys25   July 30th, 2010 - 2:44 pm

LOL, That is just about it.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 2:49 pm

You have to read between the lines. It was the swamp that she was going to drain…. that's where Republicans hang out in her mind. She said nothing about flushing out the cesspool.

Eileen for Freedom   July 30th, 2010 - 8:00 am

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DarthShatner   July 30th, 2010 - 3:04 pm

nailed it…

Mary Right   July 30th, 2010 - 8:14 am

Charlie is innocent and he also has a bridge to sell you in Harlem that is right next to Bill Clinton’s Office!!!

wohlfguy   July 30th, 2010 - 3:16 pm

Thanks, and I hope they nail Rangel

tommyd88   July 30th, 2010 - 3:18 pm

Trials ? I'll believe it when I see it… They protect their own, after all it might be They that are next…

Voting them out of office is probably the best we can hope for.. I would like to see those convicted of serious crimes related to their positions as public servants (lol) or capital crimes and many felony crimes loose their taxpayer funded pensions.

They know they can get away with the bulk of their transgressions with little to no repercussions or a simple slap on the wrist and early retirement which we all pay for for as long as the bums live…

Bad way to do business….

tommyd88   July 30th, 2010 - 3:19 pm

Months ago….

DarthShatner   July 30th, 2010 - 3:38 pm

I dont see how he can spin his way out of this one.

The democrats will not circle their wagons around him.. This will be his legacy.

amanuensis   July 30th, 2010 - 3:45 pm

He's a progressive black – he gets a double pass no matter what he does.
Remember Kennedy who was not even black got a pass for murdering Mary Jo.
And Byrd got a pass even though he probably was responsible for many lynchings.
So Charlie, like the Tuna you are named after, you get passed over again. Wink, wink, nod, nod.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 3:45 pm

Yep… that would make for a good "Dancing With The Stars" with him in orange. Can you imagine him and Barney Franks in stripes doing the Rangel Wiggle. I'm sure it would be a smashing success.

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 3:51 pm

Ummmm… one slight problem. You forget…. the definition of "bi-partisan" is when Republicans vote with the Democrats. If they don't vote with them it is called "racism".

antilibtards   July 30th, 2010 - 3:54 pm

He knows that there are bigger crooks than him in congress.

OffDuty   July 30th, 2010 - 4:00 pm

This rat-pig crook shoulda been in jail years ago.

freedom rocks   July 30th, 2010 - 4:02 pm

He's just another poor helpless victim of evil imperialist white America.

BobSalem   July 30th, 2010 - 4:06 pm

Just imagine the media response if good ol Chucky was a Republican!

Duuuuh   July 30th, 2010 - 4:14 pm

Don't be so sure… them nasty racist injuns from the tea party haven't got here yet. It may be a "race" to keep him from being "victimized" by the right.

Chicken_Shitte   July 30th, 2010 - 4:23 pm

" obama ends up in jail or exiled" Oh, we could only pray.

marselluswallac   July 30th, 2010 - 4:34 pm

with their salaries how do they screw up like this?

barkingbird   July 30th, 2010 - 4:50 pm

Throw this thief out on his "mongrel" butt, he has stolen enough money !!!!!

GUNNYG   July 30th, 2010 - 6:27 pm

ANOTHER CORRUPT LIBERAL!

Wait until we TAKE BACK the Congress and Senate! IMPEACH AND JAIL ALL LIBERAL SCUM!
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The Anti Liberal Zone

TheUltraworld   July 30th, 2010 - 6:38 pm

He has/had some questionable vacation property in the Bahamas. Upon entering the resort a few years ago, a news team was waiting. The look on his face was precious. They have known about the half dozen rent controlled apartments in NYC for ages. I guess they picked out the one with the least to loose. He's 80 yr old.

edro3111   July 30th, 2010 - 8:28 pm

Honestly, did any of you actually think this long term thief would actually get his butt scorched over any of this? I mean really?

nelan72   July 30th, 2010 - 8:32 pm

The new "Obama Prison for Obamamaniacs" in rural Illinois would be a perfect place I think they could get along with Guantanamo detainees after all they both are trying to distroy America.

Makkem   July 30th, 2010 - 9:04 pm

Yep , Duuuuh , I am sure he has a sleeve full.

BHO_UMM_UMM_UMM   July 31st, 2010 - 4:41 am

Justice demands jail time for Rangel's crimes. The actions the HoR takes, if any, are a side issue. If Rangel is not above the law (I say he is), he'll face the same prosecution the working people would face for such crimes.

WorldclaZZ   July 31st, 2010 - 11:39 pm

Relax, Charlie. The worst is you'll have to retire. You're a protected species and everyone knows it. Have fun with your millions.

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