Ethics Probe clears C Street regarding rentals

[jotsy]

From Talking Points Memo

<http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/06/ethics_office_clears_c_street_house_in_rent_probe.php#more>

Religious fundamentalists rent out lush digs at a chopped rate, but only to those with political influence and nothing improper is happening. Yeah. Sure. Right.

[lyonn]

1. Well, isn't that special?!

Would a non believer get those rates? Sounds like business as usual in D.C.. Are there any politicians that are paying full fare?

[jotsy]

3. I don't think it's too cool, no.

It's not like they can't afford full rate.

<http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/congresspay.htm>

This is the kind of sweetheart deal that governance is supposed to steer clear of, not provide cover for.

[lyonn]

4. Sometimes my sarcasm causes mixed messages?

It seem so many on the Hill are falling all over themselves to prove they are god fearing people and that they can use it to make deals and get votes by sticking together. Our good Dr. Coburn from Okla. shares space there too. Notice how that whole group manages to get national attention. Interesting?

[jotsy]

5. Hadn't meant to imply a derogatory reception.

It's beyond my meager way with words to discuss the political realm without sarcasm and disdain!

Yup. All of our most notorious right wing cheating dogs have been guests at this not so humble establishment, Vitter, Ensign and Mr. Maria. Haven't read a lot about the family, what little I know gives me a serious case of the willy nillies. Ideas about women and their place as kings among mere men are at the root of why our nation was formed in the first place, to denounce the blue bloods, not emulate them.

[The Wielding Truth]

2. I wouldn't be surprised if the staffers are lying to make it seem like it's over.

Remember the Cheney, Rumsfeld meme that they make there own reality. Any investigation would prove there to be illegal shenanigans involved.