Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaah hahahahahahahaha- Hannity and Stanford

[malaise]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/18/sean-hannity-allen-stanfo_n_168024.html

This is too good.
<snip>
Mention 'Sean Hannity' to Stanford Coins & Bullion and get a free guidebook.

Yup, that's Stanford as in Stanford Financial Group, or Allen Stanford, the Texas billionaire who is apparently on the lam after being charged Tuesday in connection with a multi-billion-dollar fraud.

"Stanford Coins & Bullion, a member of the Stanford Financial Group, their name as good as gold," Hannity intones on advertisements that regularly run on his radio show.

"I couldn't believe it when I heard the advertisement," said Michael Levine, a regular Hannity listener from Westchester County, New York.

He called the radio station on Tuesday to inform them Stanford had been implicated in what the SEC termed "massive, ongoing" fraud. "They told me they had no idea what I was talking about," Levine told the Huffington Post.

[bleever]

1. Thank you, malaise, you're a great American.

:rofl:

[malaise]

4. This is way too good

even if I'm the only non-American sibling. :rofl: Damn I love this. :rofl:

[Emit]

44. lol!

:rofl:

[Are_grits_groceries]

2. "Had no idea." Their motto! nt

[malaise]

8. Please send this to KO and Rachel

:D

[Are_grits_groceries]

14. On its way. Fingers crossed that they mention it. nt

[malaise]

43. Keith sure did

Bravo!!! :D

[Are_grits_groceries]

46. YAY!! Smiling all day!

Peace out!

[sufrommich]

3. Why do you hate America? nt

[malaise]

9. Because according to Hannity

"Stanford is as good as gold' :rofl:

[xchrom]

5. recommend!

:applause: :rofl: :applause:

[malaise]

6. Now we know why Fox isn't calling any names

:rofl:

[xchrom]

20. ...

:spray: i don't think you were supposed to notice that.

[Ganja Ninja]

7. Massive frauds of a feather flock together.

I hope Hannity lost a whole lot of money to this guy.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

11. "I hope Hannity lost a whole lot of money to this guy."

Now, that would be some MAJOR karma.

[louis-t]

10. Aw heck, now they'll have to change the slogan to

"Stanford Coins and Bullion, their name is as good as Mudd."

[progressoid]

12. Ha ahaaaha haaa aha ahhhaaaahahahahaha *cough*

toofuckingfunny :spray:

[biopowertoday]

13. News Hour last night said Stanford had not been charged and is

therefore not a fugitive. Has something changed today?

[malaise]

19. He will be charged

http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/market-movers/2009/02/18/stanford-criminal-charges-almost-certain
<snip>
The SEC case against Allen Stanford comprises little more, right now, than a civil complaint; more private cases are now being filed. What does this mean for Stanford himself? Is he subject to arrest anywhere in the world? I asked Michael Gurland, a former federal prosecutor who's now at Neal Gerber Eisenberg, about what happens now.

Gurland told me that criminial charges are probably on their way: "The allegations on their face support criminal mail and wire fraud charges. I would assume there's an ongoing FBI investigation. The likelihood that he's going to be indicted are extraordinarily high." But that indictment doesn't need to be made public unless and until he's found and the US authorities start trying to extradite him from wherever he's turned up.

[wryter2000]

15. OMG

Toooo sweet. Toooo, toooo sweet.

[malaise]

17. Stanford sure spent lots of money trying to influence Washington

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alCwWflSbI8o&refer=home
<snip>
Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) -- R. Allen Stanford and his employees contributed $31,750 to Barack Obama’s presidential run, making the new president the third-largest recipient of Stanford campaign cash, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

An Obama aide, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the money was donated yesterday to charity.

Stanford, a Texas-born banker and citizen of Antigua whose whereabouts are unknown, is accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of running an $8 billion fraud.

Senator Bill Nelson, a Florida Democrat, was the top recipient of Stanford-related political donations, with $45,900 since 1999, according to the center, a Washington-based research group. Nelson said he would give back the money. Representative Pete Sessions, a Texas Republican, got $41,375. Spokeswoman Emily Davis said yesterday that Sessions didn’t know Stanford personally.

Obama’s Republican opponent in last year’s presidential campaign, Arizona Senator John McCain, who received $28,150 from Stanford employees, said he would give the money to charity.
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[thereismore]

16. This could get Manitee the worst person in the world. nt

[malaise]

18. He's the only person so far who has been heard promoting

Stanford. This is fall down funny. That base will love this.
Now who believes those coins are pure gold?

[MineralMan]

21. I just hope that Shammity has stashed his unreported offshore hidden

income with both Stanford and UBS. Maybe he has also bought a bunch of gold that's "being held in absolutely safe vaults" somewhere, too.

And then there's Ruch Limpaw. I wonder where his unreported offshore holdings are today. UBS? Stanford? Ah, yes, it's all so sweet to contemplate.

Perhaps we'll all get to have a nice chuckle at these creeps' expense soon.

[zeemike]

38. Something just came to me...Pat Robertson

He was always promoting gold on his 700 club and encouraging his members to buy gold
Do you think that may be why he got down on poor Rush...because he invested with Stanford and just is pissed with the right wing?

[Ilsa]

45. T H A T is an interesting possibility! Maybe

Pat R. will start taking on his fellow GOPers for the crooks they are.

There is no honor among thieves or republicans.

[SmileyRose]

73. I think Keith banned Hannity from worst person

If I remember correctly Keith said Hannity clearly has brain damage or is possibly insane and since it's not nice to pick on the sick, then Hannity has to be banned from worst persons. I don't think I've seen Hannity on worst since but has been on the "best persons" or other segment.

Could be wrong.

[thereismore]

76. Ha! nt

[spanone]

22. P R I C E L E S S

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[malaise]

27. Want some more laughs

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/02/mad-rush-in-dc-to-give-back-stanfords-money-except-cornyn-sessions.php
<snip>
You could have predicted this, but members of Congress are now jostling to see how quickly they can donate political contributions from fugitive financier Allen Stanford -- accused of an $8 billion fraud by the SEC -- to charity.

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) got the ball rolling yesterday, vowing to get rid of his $28,150 in Stanford donations, and The Hill reports this morning that President Obama will follow suit for the $4,600 Stanford gave him during the campaign. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) is also donating his Stanford contributions to charity.

But guess who's hanging on to the cash? Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), who took slightly less than $20,000 from Stanford, and Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), who received about $41,000, according to local media reports.

Cornyn "believes in the presumption of innocence," his office told the local Texas TV station that inquired about Stanford. I guess that means Cornyn's also not giving back the $50,000 Stanford gave to underwrite the Texas State Society's Black Tie and Boots inaugural ball last month, when the GOP senator chaired the society.

Stanford Financial Group, the alleged fraudster's Texas company, was a "Lone Star Partner" for the ball, giving Stanford and his fellow executives access to "special ... VIP areas" during the party, according to a copy of the invitation.

[spanone]

35. this just gets funnier and funnier....

'presumption of innocence' probably means cornyn already spent the money

[tosh]

49. ...

:rofl:

It keeps getting better.

[pam4water]

53. They should put it in a fond to return to the people who got ripped off (except Hannity).

[BlancheSplanchnik]

63. special executive access to "special ... VIP areas" HAAA hAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

oh god stop!!! HAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA stop pleaseHAHAHAHHHAHHAHAHHAHAHAoh godHAHAHAHcan'tHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHbreeeeeeeeaaaaaatheHAHHAHAHAH

Ohhh would it ever be the cherry *coffHAAHEEEEEE* on top to have hidden video from that!

*urrk*...no wait.....
(but that revenge would be soooooo perfect.)

[Fuzz]

23. According to Freepers, Stanford was a big Democrat!

This guy is just a scumbag period trying to influence whoever he could, but the freepers are just finding any 'D' they can and saying they are best buddies, etc.

[malaise]

24. Did you hear any Dems on progressive radio advertising

Scamford's gold? I hope they listen to their friend and guru Hannity. I'm lovin' it.

ABC was pushing the Dem angle but they've updated and included the Rethugs as well.
Stanford was just a criminal with lots of spoils trying to buy influence wherever he could.
In my part of the world when someone has an airline and a cricket ground in the airport car park and more money than we see in these parts, we smell money laundering and drugs.

[Ichingcarpenter]

25. I love this story ...... cause hannity, no doubt, had money invested

with this guy.

I'm willing to go to the 'bank' on that statement.

[malaise]

26. I think you're correct

Now let me dig for some Rush and Stanford juice. :rofl:

[DUlover2909]

65. LoL "Scamford"

:applause:

[myrna minx]

28. Hahaha. K&R nt

[pleah]

29. K&R ROTFLMAO

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[OhioChick]

30. K&R

:kick:

[ihavenobias]

31. K & R n/t

[chollybocker]

32. malaise, you always have the best posts.

The snark factor here is simply overwhelming. I pass.

[malaise]

33. LOL

Olbermann is about to declare them Stanford and Son. :rofl:

[Ichingcarpenter]

34. First thing on Keith he plays the Hannity advertisement......Ha!

He's gonna cover it.

[malaise]

36. I cracked up

:rofl:

[Piewhacket]

37. Hilarious! rofl

Wouldn't be even funnier if
Hannibaby had his life savings with Stanford?

Bwahahahahahaa.....

[bullwinkle428]

39. STORY COMING UP AFTER THIS COMMERCIAL BREAK!!!

:applause:

[malaise]

40. Sean Hannity you're the

Worst Person in the World :rofl: hahahahahahahhaahahahahaha
Love you KO.

[Tatiana]

41. LMAO! Keith even added a "S(t)anford & Son" backing track. n/t

[malaise]

42. KO was hilarious

:rofl:

[Are_grits_groceries]

47. Made my night!

:rofl: :woohoo:

[malaise]

48. It was hilarious

but sweeter because I knew you sent it. That was too good. :rofl:

[Are_grits_groceries]

50. KO gets such a kick out of items like this.

I think it adds years to his life.
I scared my cats to death I laughed so loud when he first mentioned it!!
DU strikes again....teamwork!
:fistbump:

[malaise]

51. Yes he does

:fistbump:

[veganlush]

52. K&R ....sweet!.......n/t

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :popcorn:

[Canuckistanian]

54. Hannity himself is a "massive, ongoing fraud"

So the Stanford ads are probably a "professional courtesy".

[pam4water]

55. Air America has had by gold ads on for over a year. I hope it's not the same company!

I can't remember if it's Rachel or Randi Rhodes or both doing the endorsements.

[veganlush]

60. that was a different company...

I.T. trading or something like that, yeah I thought the same thing when the story brokebut it was definitely a different company the exact name escapes me right now.. time for another ginko tablet...if i can remember where I put 'em...

[veganlush]

61. ok I looked it up: ITM trading company..

1-888 OWN GOLD...I heard there ads on Hartmann show, Stephanie Miller, Ed Shultz, etc...

[pam4water]

79. Feeeewwwwww lets hope they are solvent. I admit to being temped by the Air America ads.

Now I'm glad I didn't.

[pitchforksandtorches]

56. Why do they hate America?

[Politicalboi]

57. Poor Sean

First Jeff Gannon with The Talon web site and now this. Palling around with frauds.

[grantcart]

58. priceless, literally priceless

[DBoon]

59. anyone gullible enough to listen to Hannity

by definition would fall for any financial scam

Unquestioning obedience + unlimited greed = the American right winger

[ffr]

62. Greedy Obstructionist Pervs

...gets what they deserve.  It's nice to see them eating their
own every chance they get.

[DUlover2909]

64. I knew it had to be good when it had that many bwahahahha's

:rofl: Thanks. Best news all day.

[Chrisssy]

66. unbelievable

[underpants]

67. More proof that Hannity just reads anything put in front of him

and his "staff" clearly are there just to make sure it is in a big enough font

[Enthusiast]

68. There is something else

A few years back the Ohio head of Worker's Compensation 'invested' millions in rare coins. I suspect he bought the investments from Stanford's group. This was a big scandal. Can someone check on this?

[Optical.Catalyst]

69. Good 'ol Sean Hannity, idiot child of the Reich Wing

It must be tough to shill for the Republicans every day.

[HillWilliam]

70. Ohhhhh... ohhhhh..OOOOHHHHHHH

:spray: *cough* *cough* *wheeze* :spray: :rofl: *gasp* :rofl:

Karma is a whip-bitch, ain't She.

[EnviroBat]

71. So will this asshat be making an appearance

at one of Hannity's "Fascism, er um Freedom Concerts", (translation: gathering of mouth-breathing knuckledraggers).

[customerserviceguy]

72. Laugh if you want to

but the same thing could happen tomorrow with all of our 401K or bank statements.

I said that when Bernie Madoff was found out to be a fraud, and I'm saying it now. 99% of our economy is based on pieces of paper that we mutually agree have worth.

[Wetzelbill]

74. To be fair, having no idea is what Republicans do best

So it's not just this, it's pretty much everything. :)

[lpbk2713]

75. Knowing that Han-nutty fleeced all his sheepie listeners really makes my day.

WAAAH!! No fair!!




Like they needed something else to whine about. :eyes:


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Tommy_Carcetti]

77. I see two frauds there. nt

[GETPLANING]

78. Hannity has investments with Stanford

I hope he loses everything.