Alright, let's have a revolution. The gig is up folks, their asses need to be thrown out.

[originalpckelly]

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/02/jefferson-gets-seat-on-homeland.html

"Jefferson gets seat on Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The House Democratic Caucus voted on Tuesday night to give Rep. William Jefferson, D-Louisiana, a seat on the House Homeland Security Committee. This comes after the caucus stripped Jefferson of his seat on the powerful Ways and Means committee last June.

Jefferson is entangled in a federal bribery investigation related to his dealings with a telecommunications company. Federal investigators found $90,000 in cash in his freezer in 2005 after Jefferson allegedly accepted a $100,000 bribe from an FBI informant. Despite the investigation, Jefferson was re-elected to a ninth term to his New Orleans' seat in a run-off election in December.

Jefferson said after the meeting the caucus vote was 'not contentious' and added there was 'no dissent.'"

This is our fucking side doing this. If they're up to this bullshit, then all hope is lost for this system.

I hope your blood is boiling like mine is, because we have to do something about this. It's up to us.

[Why Syzygy]

1. Except ..

minor point, but he accept from an INFORMANT, not a CEO, mobster, etc. Iow, a setup.

[originalpckelly]

6. The fact that he received this seat after a vote where a majority...

of the Democratic caucus in the House voted for him to have it, is deeply troubling. It means that the corruption is not limited to a couple members, but a majority of our side is willing to do that.

[rhett o rick]

2. Here, here, calmer heads should prevail. Aw hell throw the bastards out. nm

[butterfly77]

3. They won't ...

everybody is too scared. I have been hearing this for a couple of years there are many who now realize what is really going on but they aren't coming to the protests...

[BayCityProgressive]

5. yes this is disgusting

no one will touch the real reform-taking private funds out of elections. They don't work for us.

[originalpckelly]

11. I think it's up to us. There will always be corrupt bastards who try take advantage of the system...

it's up to we the people to stop them and remove them from power. However, Jefferson's home district didn't do that.

There will always be loopholes in the campaign finance laws, the solution is not limiting that. (Though all donations to any political organization should be open for scrutiny.)

What we must do is educate the American people not to be a bunch of mindless drones, and teach them to actually research the records of the people they plan on sending to Congress.

When people put out vile adverts they should suffer political consequences for them.

If we don't listen to the ads, then they won't work.

[cosmik debris]

4. Innocent until proved guilty???

Or does that matter?

[originalpckelly]

8. No, with someone in a position of power it's rather the opposite...

in a court room, yes, that's different, but when it comes to politics we don't have to presume innocence, and we shouldn't.

We have given these people power over us and they must constantly demonstrate they are using that power for the good of America.

The FBI finding that money in his freezer makes this man a very suspect character. No, he shouldn't go to jail without a trial, obviously, that would be wrong.

However, he shouldn't be given a seat until he is cleared of the charges, if he is going to be, which I highly doubt.

[cosmik debris]

10. So due process doesn't apply?

You would deprive him of his right to hold that seat without due process?

[originalpckelly]

12. Due process is in a court of law, not the court of public opinion.

He ought not have a seat until his name is cleared.

[cosmik debris]

13. Well, it's nice to know

That if George Bush fails to destroy our Constitution, we can count on you to finish the job.

[BlooInBloo]

16. Most bizarre response EVER.

[originalpckelly]

18. Excuse me?

Allowing a politician who is under investigating for alleged criminal acts to get into power where he might abuse that power is insane, and I can assure you that that will cause damage to the US Constitution.

How dare you insult me just to protect someone you idolize. We are a nation of laws, not men.

The founders would be very upset that political affiliation and admiration is interfering with the rule of law.

Jefferson is lucky that he's a member of Congress, a normal person would have been sitting in a jail cell until they could post bail, if they could afford it.

[cosmik debris]

22. The fifth and fourteenth amendments

Were added to the constitution to protect the accused from lynch mobs like the one you are attempting to incite.

[originalpckelly]

27. No, no, no, I'm trying to get a lunch mob, you must have heard me wrong.

I say we have a massive food fight.

[BlooInBloo]

15. Would let an accused rapist take your daughter on a weekend getaway?

Screaming "innocent until proven guilty! innocent until proven guilty!"

This isn't a fucking court. Sheesh.

[originalpckelly]

19. In this case, because we are talking about power...

I would say that Mr. Jefferson must prove why he should be allowed to have that power.

[Vexatious Ape]

7. Jefferson is a fucking crook

and Pelosi knows it. I'm just as disgusted as you.

[originalpckelly]

9. The problem is that it's not just Pelosi, it's a majority of the people in our House...

caucus. That's the real problem, the story says that right here:
"The House Democratic Caucus voted on Tuesday night to give Rep. William Jefferson, D-Louisiana, a seat on the House Homeland Security Committee."

[hang a left]

14. originalpckelly

I hope your not advocating violence. I don't think you would but this post could get DU in trouble.

[originalpckelly]

21. Velvet baby. Yeah! Groovy!

I say we TP the capitol with velvet.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

17. So What's The Plan Oh Keyboard Warrior?

[Beelzebud]

23. Spam their inboxes!!!!!!111

[originalpckelly]

28. Aren't biological weapons illegal under international law?

[originalpckelly]

25. Wake up on the wrong side of the rock oh sarcastic caveman?

:P

My keyboard is my weapon! It can be used a shield and as a crude cudgel!

[MonkeyFunk]

20. And if he's convicted

then he'll be removed.

Do you really trust the accusations made by THIS executive branch?

Put away the pitchforks and calm down.

[Initech]

24. Count me in!

[originalpckelly]

26. One revolutionary, two revolutionary, three revolutionary...

[lumberjack_jeff]

29. Thrown out and replaced with *whom*? n/t

[originalpckelly]

30. Non-corrupt Democrats.

That's whom. I can't wait for next year's primaries. We need to get a list of the folks who for in favor of Dollar Bill's committee assignment. They need to be ousted in the primary and replaced with someone who isn't corrupt.

[liberal renegade]

31. My blood has been boiling for

6 years now. I'm running out of gas and ready to just say, fuck it.....

[originalpckelly]

32. These people are really nervy to push this on us.

They must know how any regular Democrats, who are corrupt, are going to act.

[seriousstan]

33. CMON EVERYONE, WE'RE GONNA STREAK THE QUAD!!!!!!!

[nadinbrzezinski]

34. Merican Idol's on

and until people are hungry enough, forget it, the cirus is working