sarainitaly said:
Luke is clearly racist!

Ο Θεός ευλογεί το άτομο που έκοψε το δέντρο και πριόνισε το ξύλο για να κάνει το λίκνο σας

Penguin60 said:
What a joke, this hero of the turds is charged with some serious violations, and that’s it? “You guys are bringing race into it”, go whine somewhere else.And I like the chicken shit dum tactic to attack the guy asking the question, thanks for not disappointing.

It seems always to be racism when a black politician is called on their actions or behavior, or a white person in the judicial system prosecutes an offense to the fullest extent of the law.

As for Mr. Russert, I felt his questions were no more strenuous or challenging than those any reporter might have asked–who is seeking the TRUTH, that is. It was the sophist remark from Mr. Rangel that offended me.

gordonbloyershow said:
The following video exposes another corrupt democrat just like Rangle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJHUGwL2uec

Gordon, thank you for a great piece of work exposing this self-avowed socialist (albeit via Freudian slip). I thought you were going to say something about William “Cold Cash” Jefferson, but this is on the mark, too.

By the way, I have for some years pestered my elected representatives when I have heard of any untoward behavior, regardless of party affiliation. Being an independent, I have no qualms about calling them as I see them, even though I pay the price sometimes by being disenfranchised by one party or the other.

sarainitaly said:
Come on now, let’s not beat up on the kid. Obviously hiring him was a nod to his dad (a stunt as you called it), but I think Tim would be very proud of his son. I also think the Today show hiring Bush’s daughter, Jenna and CBS hiring Scott’s daughter, Ayla Brown were stunts, and they have received some unfair and harsh criticisms. Obviously nepotism played a major roll in their hirings, and none of them are doing necessarily outstanding jobs, but they are doing ok. And they will only improve with experience. Sure, most newbies start at local stations, and work their way up. These kids were handed sweet jobs, no doubt about it, but I don’t think it is always easy being the child of a famous person, either. We don’t need to unnecessarily beat up on them, do we? Criticize his job performance if you want, but I think your comments were too harsh.

My thoughts exactly, Sara. I rather like Luke and I’m sure his father is watching from above with a huge smile on his face. RIP Tim Russert and God Bless his son Luke.

Big_F-ing_Deal said:
Just to be clear it is the teaturds who are bringing race into this story. No wonder their reputation is trashed.

What a joke, this hero of the turds is charged with some serious violations, and that’s it? “You guys are bringing race into it”, go whine somewhere else.
And I like the chicken shit dum tactic to attack the guy asking the question, thanks for not disappointing.

and his staff salary for 2009? A measly $1,179,508…..(which to be fair is about average for all 535 congress crooks)

http://www.legistorm.com/member/436/Rep_Charles_Bernard_Rangel.html

Ya think there’s a corner or two ol Chuck (and ALL congress criminals) could cut?

MichelleF said:
In related news; Sen. John Kerry skips town on sails tax Sen. John Kerry, who has repeatedly voted to raise taxes while in Congress, dodged a whopping six-figure state tax bill on his new multimillion-dollar yacht by mooring her in Newport, R.I. Most ethical congress evah!!!

That’s getting very scant coverage too, as expected. Much likeTeddy the “swimmer” was always given a pass for keeping vast holdings (read $$$$) in the Caymans avoiding gazillions in taxes…oh and that car wreck thingy comes to mind too!

Sen. John Kerry skips town on sails tax

Sen. John Kerry, who has repeatedly voted to raise taxes while in Congress, dodged a whopping six-figure state tax bill on his new multimillion-dollar yacht by mooring her in Newport, R.I.

Most ethical congress evah!!!

kit9 said:
Luke Russert is truly awful. God awful. He’s awkward as hell on camera and dumber than dirt. His dad is rolling in his grave over his son being handed a job so many other qualified talented people worked hard their whole lives for. Instead, insert the fat man child. Msnbc is tarnishing Tim Russert’s image by pulling this stunt-and hiring this completely unqualified, barely graduated from college nitwit-absolutely IS a stunt. It would embarrass and horrify his old man.

Come on now, let’s not beat up on the kid. Obviously hiring him was a nod to his dad (a stunt as you called it), but I think Tim would be very proud of his son.

I also think the Today show hiring Bush’s daughter, Jenna and CBS hiring Scott’s daughter, Ayla Brown were stunts, and they have received some unfair and harsh criticisms. Obviously nepotism played a major roll in their hirings, and none of them are doing necessarily outstanding jobs, but they are doing ok. And they will only improve with experience.

Sure, most newbies start at local stations, and work their way up. These kids were handed sweet jobs, no doubt about it, but I don’t think it is always easy being the child of a famous person, either.

We don’t need to unnecessarily beat up on them, do we? Criticize his job performance if you want, but I think your comments were too harsh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJHUGwL2uec

Helix said:
Well, BFD, I have a modest proposal for you then. How about we arrest ALL corrupt congressmen/women found to be taking bribes, cheating on their taxes, snorting cocaine, etc, without regard to their race/ethnicity, seniority, sexual orientation, gender, political party, leadership positions, or how much they love the children. Let’s start with Mr. Rangel and put him in jail. Feel free to help with names from either side of the aisle to join him.

Sounds good.

That said, though, what the heck is wet-behind-the-ears, barely an intern Luke Russert doing covering one of the biggest stories on Capitol Hill? EVERYONE liked his Dad, for sure. But how the heck does that qualify him to go up on Capitol Hill and cover stories he probably barely comprehends?

Rangel was right to cut him down. He doesn’t know what he’s t

Big_F-ing_Deal said:
Just to be clear it is the teaturds who are bringing race into this story.

No wonder their reputation is trashed.

Well, BFD, I have a modest proposal for you then. How about we arrest ALL corrupt congressmen/women found to be taking bribes, cheating on their taxes, snorting cocaine, etc, without regard to their race/ethnicity, seniority, sexual orientation, gender, political party, leadership positions, or how much they love the children. Let’s start with Mr. Rangel and put him in jail. Feel free to help with names from either side of the aisle to join him.

gordonbloyershow said:
Race is always involed when a black politician is involed. They always use the race card. I refuse to protect racists just because they are black.

Charming.

No wonder their reputation is trashed.

Charlie Rangel, servant of the people.