And he forgot to report that dollar bill he found, too...

Sheesh....

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,504345,00.html

Sheesh again,
R

wrote:
Sheesh....

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,504345,00.html

Sheesh again,

Double sheesh is right. I mean this is nickel and dime bull****
that would never be an issue in real life being magnified under
the microscopic lens of a "gotcha" press. The guy made an honest
mistake on his taxes, a fairly trivial honest mistake, and it
would never have been brought to light had he not consented to
be a candidate for public service.

Double sheesh again,

--
Ken Fortenberry

On Mar 3, 9:46*pm, Ken Fortenberry
wrote:
Double sheesh again,

Lost my interest at "foxnews". Sheesh, indeed.

Joe F.

On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:11:21 -0800 (PST), rb608 wrote:

On Mar 3, 9:46*pm, Ken Fortenberry
wrote:
Double sheesh again,

Lost my interest at "foxnews". Sheesh, indeed.

Joe F.

It's not just Fox. But from all I've heard, this is much ado about
less-than-nothing - for example, the charitable contribution BS - and against a
guy that BOTH parties are supporting. I have to wonder if the "media" is having
buyers' remorse about Obama...

While Daschle's and Geithner's situations weren't "honest mistakes" or evidence
of anything the US tax code, Kirk's situation looks like it might be a
pretty clear sign of the ****edupness of the tax code.

TC,
R

On Mar 3, 10:28*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:11:21 -0800 (PST), rb608 wrote:

buyers' remorse about Obama...

While Daschle's and Geithner's situations weren't "honest mistakes" or evidence
of anything the US tax code,

Silly boy, it's all part of a master IRS enforcement and deficit
reduction plan. Everyone nominated, regardless if they withdrew their
nomination or not, had to file amended returns and pay their back
taxes. Nominate enough people with tax issues and the budget deficit
drops a trillion or two

On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:59:29 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Mar 3, 10:28*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:11:21 -0800 (PST), rb608 wrote:

buyers' remorse about Obama...

While Daschle's and Geithner's situations weren't "honest mistakes" or evidence
of anything the US tax code,

Silly boy, it's all part of a master IRS enforcement and deficit
reduction plan. Everyone nominated, regardless if they withdrew their
nomination or not, had to file amended returns and pay their back
taxes. Nominate enough people with tax issues and the budget deficit
drops a trillion or two

**** that - just nominate the entire Clinton Administration and assorted
hangers-on, and voila! The Dow at 15K, CNN and MSNBC are all sunshine, roses,
and free weed (and have fired Dobbs, Matthews and his shivered leg, and
Uberputz), and everyone is farting through silk...

And did ya notice that the actual business-type nominees are few and far
between....

TC,
R

wrote in message
...
I have to wonder if the "media" is having
buyers' remorse about Obama...

given the fresh set of approval numbers, it is VERY clear that the public
isn't. As one observer noted:"he spent a lot of political capital on the
stimulus package, and yet, seems to have more capital now than a month
ago.".
Tom

On Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:29:55 GMT, "Tom Littleton" wrote:


wrote in message
.. .
I have to wonder if the "media" is having
buyers' remorse about Obama...

given the fresh set of approval numbers, it is VERY clear that the public
isn't. As one observer noted:"he spent a lot of political capital on the
stimulus package, and yet, seems to have more capital now than a month
ago.".
Tom

I'm not sure what you mean - his approval numbers have dipped a bit from about
70% to about 60% and his disapproval numbers have grown from 20ish% to 30ish% at
a steadily-increasing rate, while, undeservedly IMO, Congress' approval numbers
have actually increased.

IAC, I suspect that many (totally unrealistically) expected Obama to instantly
make everything perfect, and now that it _appears_ to the hoi polloi that it is
actually getting worse, they are beginning to feel somehow "cheated." I think
"the media" is in front of this, and given their role in getting him...oops -
Him...elected, they are trying to get in front of the probable downturn in
public opinion.

TC,
R

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
...
wrote:
Sheesh....

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,504345,00.html

Sheesh again,

Double sheesh is right. I mean this is nickel and dime bull****
that would never be an issue in real life being magnified under
the microscopic lens of a "gotcha" press. The guy made an honest
mistake on his taxes, a fairly trivial honest mistake, and it
would never have been brought to light had he not consented to
be a candidate for public service.

Double sheesh again,

--
Ken Fortenberry

Bull on the trivial ****. They have accountants. One talk show host made a
mistake on his taxes. Claimed interest on more than a million $$ mortgage.
Cost him the extra tax, interest and an $80,000 penalty. Geitner owed over
$120k in extra taxes for failure to report income. No penalty. Seems as if
none of these slimeballs get penalized. I got penalized for $250 for
underpayment of estimated taxes the year they took 28% of my stock option
money as I was getting laid off. Paid $80k more that year than I had ever
paid in taxes. Got a penalty. It is not trivial with this level of public
"servant"

On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 20:48:02 -0800, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
. ..
wrote:
Sheesh....

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,504345,00.html

Sheesh again,

Double sheesh is right. I mean this is nickel and dime bull****
that would never be an issue in real life being magnified under
the microscopic lens of a "gotcha" press. The guy made an honest
mistake on his taxes, a fairly trivial honest mistake, and it
would never have been brought to light had he not consented to
be a candidate for public service.

Double sheesh again,

--
Ken Fortenberry

Bull on the trivial ****. They have accountants. One talk show host made a
mistake on his taxes. Claimed interest on more than a million $$ mortgage.
Cost him the extra tax, interest and an $80,000 penalty. Geitner owed over
$120k in extra taxes for failure to report income. No penalty. Seems as if
none of these slimeballs get penalized. I got penalized for $250 for
underpayment of estimated taxes the year they took 28% of my stock option
money as I was getting laid off. Paid $80k more that year than I had ever
paid in taxes. Got a penalty. It is not trivial with this level of public
"servant"

Bill, I'd agree wholeheartedly on most thus far, but not Ron Kirk on taxes.
Apparently, he never even touched the speaking fees, but rather, they went
directly to Austin College. The claim is that he should have taken the fees as
income and then donated them, taking a deduction. And yes, I understand there
is a difference, but geez Louise on a donkey, the guy never had so much as a
nickel of the money, so to make the guy take money only to donate it is, IMO,
just so much IRSBS. As to the Mavs tickets, I have no idea whether 1% OR 100%
were used as actual/"legit" business entertainment, but if it is acknowledged
that at least 60% were and that the rest were simply a lack of proper
record-keeping as to everything from the shoe size to the blood type of everyone
present, I'd be willing to allow that the bulk of it is as legit as it ever
gets.

The bottom line is that here is guy that actually is a pretty fair choice
supported by the bulk of both parties, and now the media and right-wing wackos
are painting him with, at best, the same brush as Timmy and Tommy, who actually
deserved to be painted with a tar mop...right before a generous application of
shredded fiberglass...and carpet tacks, silicone caulk, boiled eggs and
cabbage...

TC,
R.