Comments on: More Rahm: he’s no LBJ, except for the naked intimidation part

By: huxley

huxley — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:44:23 +0000

…Obama & Co. and the Chicago way, they have absolutely no compunction or hesitation about doing whatever it takes, no matter how immoral or unethical or even illegal, to get their way, and that they would stop at nothing to get rid of one more vote against health care reform

Seems to me that going Full Chicago would involve a healthy enforcer component of beatings, gunplay and cement water wear.

I can get pretty cynical about the ways of American politicians, but apparently there are some limits.

By: huxley

huxley — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:29:21 +0000

"America, I have to shoot straight with you, I think I have wasted your time." -- Glenn Beck about his interview with Eric Massa

That's refreshing. Would that more talk show hosts were that candid.

By: CV

CV — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:11:28 +0000

Agree with betsybounds…the Massa story is almost too crazy to make up. Plus, it is consistent with Rahm’s “workstyle,” shall we say.

Massa is not exactly a paragon of rectitude himself, but even a stopped clock is right twice a day, as the saying goes.

I was watching Morning Joe today when they aired a clip from Glenn Beck regarding the shower story. Every one dismissed it out of hand, heaping scorn on both Massa and Beck.

I think Massa probably deserves plenty of scorn, but I still find this story totally credible.

By: betsybounds

betsybounds — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:24:16 +0000

Neo says, “. . . if the wild and wooly Eric Massa’s (D-NY) description can be believed.”

What’s that old line, again? . . . Oh yeah–”You can’t make this stuff up.”

By: Wm Lawrence

Wm Lawrence — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:29:39 +0000

I’m amazed at how homophobic the democrats in congress have become (selectively of course). There are a number of Dems whose ethics records are worse than what we’ve heard about Massa, but if you vote the right way…

As for the shower scene, a quick flick with the back of the hand will usually encourage a more modest demeanor. Its tough to be macho with a welt on your willy.

By: Julia NYC

Julia NYC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:46:05 +0000

yes, that Rahm is a sly fox. Incremental change would be the way to go, that would be the best way to handle the people. He understands this because he’s actually American, and understands the public more than his boss. Thank God Obama is blowing it and scaring everyone to death. They’re finally taking notice of this guy, and are not too happy about it.

By: Wolla Dalbo

Wolla Dalbo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:45:56 +0000

Saw Massa on Beck today and he was just dancing around, named no names, and was—I though—pretty unconvincing, except when he talked about members of Congress spending 5-7 hours a day on the phone asking for contributions to pay for their next run for Congress (and, obviously, offering something in return); that I believe.

The problem for me is that I believe that, with the coming of Obama & Co. and the Chicago way, they have absolutely no compunction or hesitation about doing whatever it takes, no matter how immoral or unethical or even illegal, to get their way, and that they would stop at nothing to get rid of one more vote against health care reform—if Massa was truly going to vote against health care reform. Did they orchestrate all this? Given what they have done so far, my guess is yes, because I believe that they could do it and would do it if it was to their benefit.

So, do I believe Obama & Co. would take something that was perhaps stupid, immature and not the best behavior and twist it into immoral and perhaps even criminal behavior? Sure they would. Would Raum Emanuel routinely try to intimidate Congressmen? You betcha.

What I find most telling is all the leaks about Massa from Steny Hoyer, the Democratic Leadership, from the laughably titled “Ethics Committee” and from the MSM, especially when contrasted with how closed mouthed those same sources have been about Charley Rangel’s many ethics violations. If I recall correctly, it was only just a few days ago that we learned even a few details about just what one of the investigations of Rangel was all about.

By: anna

anna — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:25:51 +0000

I was not alive when LBJ was prez but from what I have read it appears that LBJ was fricken weird… this post reinforces that.

By: Don

Don — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:10:39 +0000

J.J.,

It seems that LBJ’s skills applied well domestically, but poorly against the Vietnamese communists.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:06:39 +0000

“I want to know where the shower curtains went? Who took them, and who knew they were gone?”

Bush, of course.