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Main Forums => Politics => Topic started by: MechAg94 on June 18, 2013, 10:38:09 PM
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There are so many different Obama scandals going on that I thought a summary might be good. The list below is all the things I could list off the top of my head and from scanning recent threads and headlines. Please post with anything I may have forgotten. I am thinking of things hitting his administration. They don't have to point to him personally. I guess I was also avoiding issues that are the fault of a lazy biased media.
The order bears no meaning for size or importance.
1. Benghazi cover up
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39528.0
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39466.0
2. IRS TEA Party Harassment Scandal
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39565.0
3. IRS Immigrant Refund Scandal
http://spectator.org/archives/2013/06/18/the-irs-immigration-fraud-scan
just saw this one today. Thought I'd throw it here.
4. NSA Spying Scandal
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39949.0
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39842.0
5. Fast and Furious Gun Smuggling by BATFE
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=34814.0
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=35657.0
6. Obamaphone Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39974.0
7. State Department - Coverups of misconduct and halted investigations of staff and ambassadors.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/11/politics/state-department-allegations/index.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57588456/state-department-memo-reveals-possible-cover-ups-halted-investigations/
Never saw this one posted.
8. Use of fake email accounts by EPA head and others to bypass FOIA requests and public scrutiny.
http://dailycaller.com/2012/11/12/epa-chiefs-secret-alias-email-account-revealed/
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2012/12/epa-under-investigation-for-using-fake-emails-to-hide-info/
9. EPA working with Green groups to help them in lawsuits.
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39884.0
10. Obama administration selectively not prosecuting environmental crimes.
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39722.0
11. DOJ bugging the phones of the Associated Press
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=39537.0
12. Solindra (sp?) Scandal with the Stimulus Bill. BS business grants to liberal owned businesses that amounted to nothing. Probably should roll all the stimulus scandals into one.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/obama-administration-solyndra/story?id=13640783
13. General Motors buyout - I consider this a scandal in how the company was essentially siezed from stockholders and given to unions.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/06/10/truth-about-gm-bailout/
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/05/18/what-gm-bailout-really-cost-american-taxpayers/
14. General Motors dealership shut down - I was pretty sure it was proven that "conservative" owned dealerships were targeted for closure. Any argument there?
http://www.examiner.com/article/were-republican-owned-gm-dealerships-targeted-for-closure-2010
Other things I don't like that are hard to define as scandals (so far).
a. DHS ammo purchasing
b. DHS incompetence.
c. I would consider Obamacare to be one big scandal, but that points to Congress as much or more than the administration.
d. massive debit spending.
e. Obama's missing personal records and information. I am mainly referring college paperwork and transcripts and other records (not birth certificate) that are nowhere to be found and no media seems interested in digging.
f. Obama and the Nobel Peace Prize.
I wasn't really trying to start discussion on these here, just trying to get a good list of the scandals with links to the individual threads or headlines. If you see anything missing, please assign the next number and post it. There are so many of them poping up, I am sure I forgot some new and old. I recall that a bunch of his appointees had tax evasion problems, but I wasn't sure how far back I wanted to go. Might as well go back to how Obama's major Senatorial opponent suddenly found his "sealed" court records splashed all over the media.
I'll try to update the list later. Thanks for any help adding additional items. Some of the headine links were just to whatever articles I could find. There are likely better links.
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I haven't looked into it myself, but there seems to be a growing list of ways that Christians and political conservatives are being hounded and even persecuted by the military. =(
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Is it possible to throw the TSA in there somehow, just for fun?
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I remember seeing articles on that. Does that point to the Obama admin or just idiot generals? (maybe both). Do you think that rises to the scandal level yet?
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/geneveith/2013/05/military-will-allow-evangelism-but-not-proselytizing/
http://www.wnd.com/2013/05/atheist-accuses-christians-of-treason-over-beliefs/
http://washingtonexaminer.com/mike-lee-and-ted-cruz-challenge-obama-with-new-military-religious-freedom-amendments/article/2532070
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Is it possible to throw the TSA in there somehow, just for fun?
Sure! Would it be scandal or just stupidity and incompetence? Is it any worse now than before Obama became President?
I guess we could mention the TSA pat down of children scandal from a few years ago. Rush pointed out that it was only happening at a few well traveled airports. It was likely done solely for political maneuvering or distraction.
Any good links?
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Sure! Would it be scandal or just stupidity and incompetence? Is it any worse now than before Obama became President?
I guess we could mention the TSA pat down of children scandal from a few years ago. Rush pointed out that it was only happening at a few well traveled airports. It was likely done solely for political maneuvering or distraction.
Any good links?
If you include stupidity and incompetence in this list for the Obama administration I think we may need a whole new subforum to fit it all.
And that might even overload the servers...
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If you include stupidity and incompetence in this list for the Obama administration I think we may need a whole new subforum to fit it all.
And that might even overload the servers...
Considering that Biden is in the mix, we may need a second internet just devoted to it.
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Considering that Biden is in the mix, we may need a second internet just devoted to it.
Somebody call Algore
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Well played.
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Considering that Biden is in the mix, we may need a second internet just devoted to it.
Haven't you heard of Internet2?
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I have wanted for a while a comprehensive and non-tinfoily list of not just scandals, but every other embarrassing or non-presidential thing this clown troupe has done. I used to be a news junkie, I pretty much quit after 2008 election. in shock. Then he gets a noble peace prize goes on the global tour of bow to everyone and apologize for being America. Saddest thing ever.
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I forgot about the Dynamite Guy Peace Prize. Added it to the second list.
Another might be John Robert's "vote change" on Obamacare. No real information there.
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I have wanted for a while a comprehensive and non-tinfoily list of not just scandals, but every other embarrassing or non-presidential thing this clown troupe has done. I used to be a news junkie, I pretty much quit after 2008 election. in shock. Then he gets a noble peace prize goes on the global tour of bow to everyone and apologize for being America. Saddest thing ever.
Well, documenting the embarrassing and inept things this president has done would also require another internet.
Fortunately, it seems most journalists are concerned about overloading the internet and have, therefore, chosen not to document these actions in their respective newsrooms.
Most of them can be summed up as insulting our allies and/or paying deference to our enemies.
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Here's another one:
15: Black Panther voter intimidation case dropped by Obama's Justice Department:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203550604574361071968458430.html
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Who would have ever expected this sort of thing from a Chicago politician ??? :O
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Who would have ever expected this sort of thing from a Chicago politician ??? :O
Yeah, I can't believe all this is actually public information.
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Yeah, I can't believe all this is actually public information.
OUCH....You win the internets for 12 hours.
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OUCH....You win the internets for 12 hours.
ALRIGHT!!!! Except for the cash, that is almost better than a Dynamite Man Peace Prize!
As an aside, what is the best nickname for Nobel? Dynamite Man or Smokeless Man? I was thinking he or his company developed both, but I slept since I saw that documentary.
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ALRIGHT!!!! Except for the cash, that is almost better than a Dynamite Man Peace Prize!
As an aside, what is the best nickname for Nobel? Dynamite Man or Smokeless Man? I was thinking he or his company developed both, but I slept since I saw that documentary.
According to Wikipedia: Dynamite Man is the appropriate name (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Nobel).
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ALRIGHT!!!! Except for the cash, that is almost better than a Dynamite Man Peace Prize!
As an aside, what is the best nickname for Nobel? Dynamite Man or Smokeless Man? I was thinking he or his company developed both, but I slept since I saw that documentary.
The Blood God of Modern Warfare?
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I nominate this thread for Sticky Status. It is as close to a fight card as we'll see. Maybe an APS'er with graphics design skills could put up a fight card or program.
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The Blood God of Modern Warfare?
You might also go the other way and say guys like him developed the tech that empowers the individual.
I just find it funny that guys like him worry about their legacy when they are older.
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I nominate this thread for Sticky Status. It is as close to a fight card as we'll see. Maybe an APS'er with graphics design skills could put up a fight card or program.
Good idea. Done.
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I guess I can't edit the original post now.
Hank added #15 above.
Add these linkx for Scandal # 2 on IRS refunds to illegal aliens.
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=40039.0
http://michellemalkin.com/2013/06/22/tax-administration-ig-irs-sent-over-46-million-in-refunds-to-thousands-of-unauthorized-aliens-at-single-address-in-atlanta/
16. The Cover up of the Camp Bastion Attack
http://michellemalkin.com/2013/06/21/uncovering-the-camp-bastion-cover-up/
Michelle Malkin sums it up pretty good I think. Major security failure and military leadership was not questioned or held accountable and the general in charge was inline for a promotion.
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#17:
Obama Recess Appointments previously held to be unconstitutional by two courts to be heard by USSC.
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=40058.0
and #18:
EPA prevents Science from studying Fraking. "We know it's bad, just 'cause, trust us."
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=40059.0
Can we fire him yet?
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It's a darn shame that Obama will not suffer any serious consequences from these scandals.
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It's a darn shame that Obama will not suffer any serious consequences from these scandals.
No, assuming that there is a new administration I expect that the usual professional courtesy will prevail and there will be no inquisition which is sorely needed.
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Can we add to the list the current plan of backs foreign leader who is removed from power by overwhelming popular demand?
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From the "Jokes & Humor" page of my ISP "Outdoorsunlimited"
Bob: "Did you hear about the Obama administration scandal?"
Jim: "You mean the Mexican gun running?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean SEAL Team 6 Extortion 17?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean the State Dept. lying about Benghazi ?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean the voter fraud?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean the military not getting their votes counted?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean that 3 or 4 of Obama's GAY boyfriends were mysteriously MURDERED when they came forward with claims he was gay too?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean the president demoralizing and breaking down the military?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean the Boston Bombing?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The NSA monitoring our phone calls, emails and everything else?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean the president wanting to kill Americans with drones in our own country without the benefit of the law?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "Giving 123 Technologies $300 Million and right after it declared bankruptcy it was sold to the Chinese?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "You mean the president arming the Muslim Brotherhood?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The IRS targeting conservatives?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The DOJ spying on the press?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "Sebelius shaking down health insurance executives?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "Giving SOLYNDRA $500 MILLION DOLLARS and right after they declared bankruptcy 3 months later the Chinese bought it?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The NSA monitoring our phone calls, emails and everything else?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The president's ordering the release of nearly 10,000 illegal immigrants from jails and prisons and falsely blaming the sequester?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The president's threat to impose gun control by Executive Order in order to bypass Congress?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The president's repeated violation of the law requiring him to submit a budget no later than the first Monday in February?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The 2012 vote where 115% of all registered voters in some counties voted 100% for Obama?"
Bob: "No, the other one."Jim: "The president's unconstitutional recess appointments in an attempt to circumvent the Senate's advise-and-consent role?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "The State Department interfering with an Inspector General investigation on departmental sexual misconduct?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "HHS employees being given insider information on Medicare Advantage?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "Clinton, the IRS, Clapper and Holder all lying to Congress?"
Bob: "No, the other one."
Jim: "I give up! ... Oh wait, I think I got it! You mean that 65 million low-information voters stuck us again with the most corrupt administration in American history?"
Bob : "That's the one!"
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Can we add to the list the current plan of backs foreign leader who is removed from power by overwhelming popular demand?
I agree.
#20: Obama's support of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Middle East despite popular support against them, and their ties to terrorists groups, and oppression of Christians and non-Muslims.
Considering their ties to Hamas and Al Queda, does that mean he is supporting Islamofascist Terrorism?
Considering all the talk of him being a Muslim, this support is interesting.
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How about the DOJ backing anti Zimmerman protests? That needs to get some traction as well.
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22. Using the IRS to go after candidates for elective office. (And I've got $20 that says that none of those had a D after their names).
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=40339.0
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#23 Recess appointments
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A concise list. Not complete though. Has a few I don't think we have.
http://dancingczars.wordpress.com/top-20-obama-scandals/
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Terrible that more have piled up just since the last post.
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Not really a scandal list but....http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/11/01/no-wonder-wont-release-numbers/ (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/11/01/no-wonder-wont-release-numbers/)
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And there's the entire (41 times) "If you like your plan you can keep it."
Whole piles of folks pissed off about that. Just wait until those that don't sign up see that 1% "fee" or "tax" hit their refunds. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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And there's the entire (41 times) "If you like your plan you can keep it. PERIOD"
Whole piles of folks pissed off about that. Just wait until those that don't sign up see that 1% "fee" or "tax" hit their refunds. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Had to fix it.
Although, my wife I are pretty lucky. Being retired AF, I have Tricare, which will not be changed by Bummercare.
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No list could compass all of Barry's scandals. A set of encyclopedias would be more apt.
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http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_INTELLIGENCE_ADVISER?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-12-06-17-06-39
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http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_INTELLIGENCE_ADVISER?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-12-06-17-06-39
Nice 404 message you've got there.
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Nice 404 message you've got there.
Here, I think this link should work.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-intel-adviser-paid-by-chinese-firm-deemed-espionage-threat/
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Here's two more:
Operation Choke Point: (We don't need Statutory Authority, I've got a pen and a phone !!)
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/01/08/Obama-Administration-s-Operation-Choke-Point-On-Mission-to-Destroy-Key-Sectors-of-Private-Lending-Industry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Choke_Point
http://www.americanbanker.com/gallery/timeline-operation-choke-point-1066360-1.html
And EPA rejecting a mine before the science was complete: (And some backdoor shenanigans with local tribes, fun stuff!!!)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/30/exclusive-memos-show-epa-officials-tried-to-kill-m/
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VA :mad: :mad: :mad:
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VA :mad: :mad: :mad:
Ah yes, that sterling example of .gov run healthcare. Makes me want .gov healthcare so bad I can taste it!
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Ah yes, that sterling example of .gov run healthcare. Makes me want .gov healthcare so bad I can taste it!
That's actually just bile in your throat.
You're welcome for the diagnosis. Will bill insurance, but prefer cash.
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And now we have Bergdahl, negotiating with Terrorists and clearly breaking the law by not giving Congress 30 days notice of Gitmo releases.
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Two words: President Biden
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Did anyone mention Obama shutting down the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. A federal judge ruled against him but they went ahead and shut 'em down anyway.
The delayed pipeline is a scandal in my book. Shutting off oil and gas exploration and drilling on public lands and then taking credit for increased oil and gas drilling on private lands that he has no control over.
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http://dailycaller.com/2014/07/17/the-obama-admin-just-exempted-us-territories-from-obamacare/
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Here's another one:
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/01/30/ted-cruz-has-president-obama-launched-a-political-campaign-against-prime-minister-netanyahu/
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It turns out he reneged on his promise to lower sea levels.
http://dailycaller.com/2015/04/21/has-obama-fulfilled-his-promise-to-slow-sea-level-rise/
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I guess we could add Hillary's e-mail server to the list. Since she was his SoS, and he did receive e-mails form her with the @Clintonemail.org ender.
You mean Mr. "Laser Focused" missed that detail....
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I guess we could add Hillary's e-mail server to the list. Since she was his SoS, and he did receive e-mails form her with the @Clintonemail.org ender.
You mean Mr. "Laser Focused" missed that detail....
Seriously? Suggesting he actually read e-mail communication himself, with his own eyes? I'm sure the e-valet was simply instructed to skip the address details.
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So now, thanks to The fine folks at Judicial watch, we have indications that IRS was colluding with DoJ/FBI to investigate and potentially prosecute 501(c)4 applicants/organizations, and sharing confidential tax information.
http://nypost.com/2015/07/07/the-irs-scandal-just-got-even-worse/ (http://nypost.com/2015/07/07/the-irs-scandal-just-got-even-worse/)
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And Lois Lerner isn't in jail again why?
(FYI, she's still collecting her pension, when she should be put up against the wall.)
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And Lois Lerner isn't in jail again why?
(FYI, she's still collecting her pension, when she should be put up against the wall.)
Or under gravitational suspension.
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To quote a certain person currently running for President, "What difference at this point does it make?"
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And he wept... ;/
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And he wept... ;/
Probably over the pain it caused him knowing that was the best he could do.
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http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/02/18-major-scandals-obama-presidency/
Looks like Breitbart put their own list of scandals out.
Thankfully, we can close this one down in a few weeks.
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I'd leave it up as a checklist of what is addressed in the next eight years. Also as a reminder of what a scandal is, every time the MSM posts "scandal" headlines when the Donald sneezes into the wrong days handkerchief.
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Necro!
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Click to embiggen. Then click again.
I want this on a t-shirt.
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Close enough.
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https://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2018/05/26/which-administration-priest-needs-to-check-the-freshness-date-on-this-aclu-report/
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Michelle Obama says ‘it was no accident that the Obama administration was scandal-free’
https://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2023/03/14/michelle-obama-says-it-was-no-accident-that-the-obama-administration-was-scandal-free/
I saw this headline and quote and figured it was appropriate to resurrect this thread. =)
I think seeing BS claims of a scandal free administration at the time were part of the reasons for starting this thread in the first place.
Just a reminder. We can let it fall into the past again.