My vote for the little thread that if tugged will collapse the whole house of cards

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

It's the one about the 140K payoff for furniture and computers for Cheney that seems as though it became a boat for Cunningham.

This little guy could possibly encompass money laundering, fraud, crony contracts, Attorney-gate, multi-level corruption, White House complicity, you name it.

If we want a simple scandal that America can follow the dots with - this is the one.


If you want the details read the link

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/03/19/carol-lam-white-house/

[agates]

1. Thanks for posting this info

This story could easily get lost among all the other scandals of the day. I agree this could be the biggest of them all.

[maggiegault]

2. He Looks Like A Total Typical GOP Greasebag

But yes, those types sing like canaries when pressed to do so.

I would like to see impeachment for Valerie Plame in particular, but this could be the big one.

[robinlynne]

3. yep, unfortunately, the prosecutors assigned to these cases, are, as we know,

"loyal bushies"... I wonder what Carol knows....

[kath]

16. The "loyal bushies" definitely need to be investigated - big time.

[Canuckistanian]

4. Yep. It's simple, easy to understand

No fancy, eye-glazing money laundering details, just a straightforward payoff direct from Cheney to a convicted criminal.

Even Faux News couldn't make up a scenario where that would be acceptable.

Now, let's see if it ever makes the light of day in the CM.

[pepperbear]

5. 1990 hit by robert cray anyone? n/t

[flpoljunkie]

6. Wow! Looks like the smoking gun that could turn into a mushroom cloud for Shooter

[robinlynne]

7. I took an excerpt, the info without the intro, and sent it to Feinstein's office.

Anyone else who is a constituent of a senator or congressperson in a position to investigate, please do the same.
They actually care when a constituent calls or writes. Teling them that you are from their district makes a difference.

[MissWaverly]

8. don't forget the $12,000 for the 2 nightstands and an armoire

also came from Cheney's office and was given to Duke

[tbyg52]

9. The Little Thread That Could!!!!!

Edited to add:

To recap, the White House awarded a one-month, $140,000 contract to an individual who never held a federal contract. Two weeks after he got paid, that same contractor used a cashier’s check for exactly that amount to buy a boat for a now-imprisoned congressman at a price that the congressman had pre-negotiated.

OMG!!! How much does that sound like Tom DeLay's laundered checks????!!!!!

[sutz12]

10. It's like the $250k that Delay filtered through Wash DC.

You'd think they would be smart enough to fudge the numbers a bit. When it's an exact match it sure sounds suspicious.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

12. Because they're SO corrupt they don't trust each other for a nickel! nt.

[tbyg52]

14. Noooooo! Don't give them ideas!!! nt

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

11. 64K, no make that 140K question - what exactly is the "real" problem with Carol Lam

Our guys have to ask this of Kyle Sampson tomorrow.

What was the "real" problem?

Not the pretend problem. Not the put out there for public consumption problem.

I submit that this WAS the "real" problem.

[tbyg52]

13. You heard her, people!

Call 'em and *tell* 'em!

[John Q. Citizen]

15. Money Laundering, bribery, obstruction; and more. Who was the boat intermediary and

and what did Cheney get for his (our) $140,000 computer and furniture deal?

[DemBones DemBones]

17. This needs to be kept kicked!

(For those who don't go to the "Greatest" page. )

:kick:

[Divine Discontent]

18. oh, it's SO obvious, most Americans could follow this!

and then see it came from the WHITE HOUSE. Of course, supporters of GW would say, "well it wasn't the pres who turned the contract money over to duke, he did that on his own", but the fact the white house approved a one month contract for the exact amount of a prearranged price on a boat???? you can't talk your way effectively outta THAT one!


www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable <<-- check it out, top '08 stuff!

[Divine Discontent]

19. ps - this should have over a 100 Rec's come on! this is top 10 for the year in smoking gun material

[CrazyOrangeCat]

20. K&R

[SpiralHawk]

21. Pooo tooo weet ! K and R

Pull the thread on Dickie "Five Military Deferments But Massive War Profits" Cheney

[BREMPRO]

22. agreed- this is the story that will light the imagination of the 87% not paying attention

It amazed me when i heard reported only 13% of people in this country are paying attention to this story- either that's true, which wouldn't surprise me given the general apathy and ignorance fueled by a celebrity gossip media, or it's a deliberate attempt to try to minimize the scandal> This is REAL corruption folks, not the hundreds of petty made-up harassing scandals of the Clinton years, but REAL CORRUPTION, CRONYISM, MISAPPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS, LAW BREAKING, and ETHICAL LAPSES that gives transparent motive to BUSH, CHENEY, AND ROVE for the firing of LAM, and a charge of obstruction of justice. THis is not just a story of the firings of a few attorney's because they weren't "loyal" to White House priorities, but OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE!!!! THIS NEEDS MORE ATTENTION!!!!!!! Does anyone know if Leahy is aware of this?

[BREMPRO]

23. K&R!!!!

[The Count]

24. Umm...coincidence? I think not!

[CRH]

25. Some links to other research on this subject, ...

Here are a couple of threads that tie in closely with the Lam firing, that if the thread is tugged could unravel the whole sordid mess. One can only hope this thread is pulled hard when the Congress questions Sampson. Original research by DWW.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x417354

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x408673

Also of note, if this is proven to reach either Cheney or Bush, the exception to Executive Privilege determined by the Supreme Court during the Nixon review, was that executive privilege does not prevail when testimony is need in a criminal prosecution. That exception would seem to apply here.

[CRH]

26. Another link to an aticle about the 140K and Cheney ...

http://www.tompaine.com/articles/2007/03/29/white_house_for_sale.php

Waxman knows ... so the questions could be asked today.

[EVDebs]

27. The CIA and WhiteHouse obstruction of justice...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=525730&mesg_id=531752

BTW, it's an FBI (DOJ controlled ?) investigation. Can we be sure it hasn't already been compromised ?

[plgoldsmith]

28. Best thing I've read all day--thanks! n/t

[DemBones DemBones]

29. K & R

:kick: