'Lie Down with Dogs, Get Up with Fleas'

I have a guest blogger today who does a great job over at Kharma Futures. Here, Rev. Kharma examines the nature of the corrupt Chicago Political Machine and its tendency to infect everyone who touches it.

Lie Down with Dogs, Get Up with Fleas
Posted by revkharma on February 19, 2009

Let’s take a quick walk around the cesspool known as Chicago Style Politics. We don’t even need to go to the roots of the Daley machine. To get a feel of how things can become totally corrupted, we can look at just a couple of offices in the Illinois congressional delegation. Remember Dan Rostenkowski. a loud, pushy congressman from Illinois who was eventually indicted and convicted for fraud in relation to the House Post Office corruption scam. After he went to jail (incidentally keeping his deluxe House of Representatives pension) his seat was filled by a place holder then was filled by none other than Rod Blagojevich. Rod went back to the Land of Lincoln, where he tried to sell the US senate seat vacated by the Great and Powerful Obama. He eventually appointed Roland Burris. Now Burris is being investigated for perjury, as it appears he was less than candid when testifying before Blago’s impeachment committee. He somehow forgot that he had several conversations with the Gov’s brother about rounding up some cash for ‘campaign funds’. Seems his memory was refreshed when it looks as if the FBI has tapes of the conversations.

Loop back again.. Blagojevic was succeeded by Rahm Emanuel. He of the ‘ take advantage of a crisis’ fame. A fierce fighter, he is reputed to be a vicious bully witha long memory and longer reach for revenge.

Blago has long standing ties to Tony Rezko, A felon convicted on corruption charges. Rezko bundled millions of dollars of contributions for Blagojevich, and many of his associates later found jobs in state government. Rezko also has long standing ties to The Great and Powerful Obama. There has still never been any in depth look at the connection, but one look at the real estate deal that resulted to Obama owning the lot adjacent to Rezko will show just how easily corruption can be swept under the rug.

So, let’s look here, Rostenkowski, Burris, Blagojevich, Emanuel, Obama. All these dogs seem to lie in the same pen, and my guess is that all of them share the same fleas. I just want to know why no one seems willing to do something about the fleas jumping all about the Great and Powerful Obama.

He has surrounded himself for years with many corrupt people. One look at the fiasco that is his cabinet will clue anyone in. How many people either stepped down or withdrew nominations because of corrupt practices? Even his Treasury Secretary admitted to non payment of his taxes, but the Great O managed to slip him in anyway. Just how long will his dishonesty and outright corruption go unremarked in the media?

Keep the Faith
The Rev

DASCHLE WITHDRAWS

2 in one day. Tom Daschle becomes the 2nd Obama nominee in a day to withdraw their name from consideration for a Cabinet post.

It seems that the ethics-challenged Obama Administration is having difficulty nominating persons of respectable reputation to the government.

At least the 2 who departed today have enough dignity and self-respect to withdraw their names from consideration rather than drag the U.S. Government down with them into the cesspool.

If only Eric Holder and Timothy Geithner had the same dignity and self-respect.

He Said, He Said, They Said

I notice that a report at ABC News claims that Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel supposedly made only one call to corrupt Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, and even then the call had nothing to do with Obama's vacant Senate seat.

Blago, on the other hand, claims through his aids that he regularly took calls from Emanuel.

Looks like a clear case of he said, he said.

Except for one small consideration.

They said, that is, the FBI, that surveillance tapes reveal at least 21 conversations between the 2 concerning the vacant Senate seat and other political matters.

If these tapes do, in fact, exist, then perhaps the only thing that will matter is the content of the tapes. This will determine if a clear connection can be established between Blago's attempt to sell the Senate seat and the Obama team.

Obama Cuts Off Reporter, Lies About Senate Seat

In a rare moment of true journalism in today's world, a reporter asked Barack Obama a question that gets to the heart of the issue of the vacant Senate seat-Blagojevich-Emanual scandal: Obama's lies.

Obama stated early on that he was going to take a 'hands off' approach to the choice of his replacement in the Senate, yet proceeded to talk directly to Blagojevich about the choice, and then word came today that his chief of staff Rahm Emanuel talked to Blago 21 times about the seat.

Somebody, obviously, in addition Blagojevich is not being truthful here.

The truth must hurt. The video below shows Obama cutting off the reporter's question, lecturing him about 'not wasting his question.' Obama is clearly irked.

Take a look at a video clip from that news conference here.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/16/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Via Matt Drudge:
*Outrage! Democrats allow corrupt Blago to retain power to appoint Senator
*Rush Limbaugh responds to Colin Powell's criticism

Sebastian says that the Second Amendment Book Bomb has been a success so far.

Nicki comments on a new rule regarding firearms at a military base. Somebody goofed here bigtime!

Ahab posts the info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.

JR says that at least one journalist who supported Obama is now having a case of 'buyer's remorse.'

Alphecca provides info and commentary on Pittsburgh's new gun law.

Syd reports an interesting bit of news about the Madoff Ponzi scheme on Wall Street. Guess who got skinned? None other than our old 'friend' Frank Lautenberg!

Dustin's Gun Blog points to a numbskull who says the Bill of Rights is outdated. Read it all.

Mindful Musings provides good reading on the Battle of the Bulge.

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*ATF agents reenact Sherman's march looking for ammo and explosives
*Newspaper refers to Obama as 'Burka Abeam' yet again
*Dial 911 and Die--another example of need to be armed

Gun Rights Examiner has Codrea's question concerning a lesson to be learned. David wants your response to the question, and you can post it at the Examiner.

Say Uncle wonders if VP Dick Cheney will be pleased with the expansion of executive power once Obama takes office. A good read!

John Lott reports that the disputed Minnesota Senate race is now going to court.

Mike McCarville alerts us to a move in the Oklahoma legislature that would permanently remove sales taxes from firearms and ammo purchases.

Texas Fred has the latest news on the deepening recession and the Feds' move to slash interest rates.

Walls of the City posts some news on a firearm he's buying. Lots of links provided, too.

Days of our Trailers points to a story that perfectly shows why I am just sick about what the state of North Carolina has become.

Bloviating Zeppelin gives us a chuckle on the global warming issue. Given that the glaciers in the Arctic region are increasing drastically, I would naturally attribute it to 'global warming.'

From An Ol' Broad's Ramblings:
*Today's edition of 'Obamarama.'
*Stalin's Legacy--a MUST-read!

Gateway Pundit reports the explosive news that the Feds have captured on tape Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel having at least 21 different conversations with corrupt Governor Blago concerning Obama's Senate seat. But of course, Obama stated his internal 'investigation' revealed 'nothing improper' on the part of his staff.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/15/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Pamela Geller of Atlas Shrugs is in Jerusalem covering the international counter-Jihad conference. Here are some posts of vital interest in the continuing struggle against terrorism:
*The Speakers
*Live-Blogging from Jerusalem
*Facing the Jihad
*Geert Wilders' gut-wrenching speech--a must-read!

From Texas Fred:
*Information on the new Texas Gun Owners Association
*McCain scolds GOP for criticizing Obama

In case you haven't already done so, take a look at the new Texas Gun Association website.

Walls of the City blogs on 'legitimized theft' as state legislatures across the country run wild with 'ammunition accountability.'

From The Rustmeister:
*Second Amendment Book Bomb
*The NRA rifle and shotgun survey

Insight on Freedom posts 'THIS is Why Conservatives Fear Big Government.'

Conservative Libertarian Outpost says that despite his claims to the contrary, Obama's planned 'change' may include gun rights.

The Smallest Minority has a great quote on the .38 special. And I agree. It has stood the test of time, and it gets the job done very well.

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*A Matter of Trust
*A Deadly Mix
*No Rush to Judgment--in 'Gun Rights Examiner'

Sipsey Street Irregulars posts 'The Coming Social Chaos--A Danger to Liberty or a Job Opportunity for the Armed Citizenry?'

Dark Blog provides interesting reading entitled 'Lessons in Ecofascism.'

Mr. Completely gives us the latest update on his health, and it's good news.

Say Uncle has some gun art for a Monday.

Robb Allen writes about a common misconception concerning gun rights activists.

Breda posts some words to the wise of vital importance to those not wishing to be easy prey.

Nicki points to a major misprint at ABC News. The sad thing is, the misprint is true!

The Wandering Minstrel presents 'President 44--The Chicago Menace.'

Tam has an important 'news flash' that you gotta see!

Pax Parabellum says that Obama is now linked to the Senate seat fiasco in Illinois involving corrupt Governor Blagojevich.

Roberta X posts the entirety of the Bill of Rights on this 'Bill of Rights Day.'

Western Rifle Shooters Association has essential reading entitled, 'Sovietizing the Economy--The Final Phase.'

Dr. John Lott shares his new op-ed on how the auto bailout is a bad investment.

From Gateway Pundit:
*Yet another member of the Obama team investigated for corruption! And you won't believe who it is! None other than the imbecilic Governor Billy Richardson of New Mexico!
*The Salvation Army told to stop rattling their collection tins. It might 'offend' other religions!

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/9/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Via Matt Drudge:
*Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich arrested by FBI!!
*Blagojevich wanted to 'sell' Obama's Senate Seat
*GRAND JURY ISSUES SUBPOENAS IN OBAMA-REZKO LAND DEAL
*'Staggering' Level of Corruption in Cook County, Ill.

Texas Fred weighs in on these explosive events in Illinois today.

Mike McCarville comments on 'taking Obama at his word' on gun control.

Walls of the City posts 'welcome to the club.'

JR has a new business card he'd like for us to see.

From Nicki at The Liberty Zone:
*John Stossel vs. Ben Stein on gov't bailouts
*The U.N.'s Sham to Fight 'Climate Change'

Alphecca posts 'Smoke, smoke, smoke that cigarette...'

Ahab gives us the topic and other info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*Obama Doesn't Get It
*Guns for What
*Crips Says 'Turn in Those Guns'

Dark Blog provides some highly astute observations concerning Obama's words on guns.

Sebastian has 'Another Machine Gun Loss.'

Say Uncle blogs on the success of civil disobedience in California when it comes to guns. I agree that civil disobedience is an option in such matters.

Breda posts 'Peace Through Superior Fire Power.'

From Sipsey Street Irregulars:
*Billy Beck Views the World
*Info on a caption contest you may be interested in seeing

Days of Our Trailers has a riveting piece entitled, 'Calling Ray Schoenke.'

Bloviating Zeppelin says that serious questions remain about the Obama birth certificate despite the Supreme Court's ruling.

Western Rifle Shooters Association posts a MUST-read on the auto bailout.

Robb Allen says it's no wonder we are in a financial mess based upon a conversation he overheard at work.

Roberta X has info on the December Blog Meet.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 10/17/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

ALERT! U.S. Supreme Court complicit in Ohio Voter Fraud! The Court ruled today that Ohio's law-breaking Secretary of State can count 200,000 registrations without checking their validity, although they appear suspicious. Thus, once again it is 'vote early, vote often' for Democrats in Ohio. This election is already a sham.

More Obama-perpetrated voter fraud in Indiana as Obama workers cross state lines to 'get out the ACORN-intitiated get out the Obama vote.'

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama campaign attempted to register inmates at prisons in Michigan.

Mike McCarville reports that yet another poll, the AP-Yahoo poll, shows McCain and Obama in a statistical tie.

Walls of the City provides interesting commentary on this baffling campaign.

Roberta X has today's MUST-read entitled, 'Misogyny.'

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*A Press Release from GunVoters.org. Read it!
*An excellent read on why the polls are so unreliable...

From Michelle Malkin:
*'Operation Destroy Joe the Plumber.'
*A Revolt is Brewing at the University of Nebraska, which has invited terrorist Bill Ayers to speak. Good! Maybe the few sane members of academia will stop this travesty.
*'ACORN WATCH: Fraud in New Mexico.'

Dr. John Lott shows how the Leftwing media, all members of Chairman Ba-O's Politburo, have smeared Joe the Plumber by the use of the 'sleight of hand' technique.

The Buckeye Firearms Association has an excellent article on the death of proportional representation in Ohio.

Western Rifle Shooters Association publishes another good one, 'Obamanation: Forebodings.'

Sebastian comments on Murtha's assertion that citizens in his own Pennsylvania district are 'racists.'

Say Uncle posts 'More Trouble at the ATF.'

Gun Owners of America has issued an alert that the JBTs of the ATF have engaged in outright software theft. It seems not only will they steal your guns but your database as well.

Armed and Safe has a most interesting read on justifiable homicide.

JR points to an intriguing exchange between a fellow blogger and an Obama brownshirt.

You have GOT to see this enraging story provided by Nicki at The Liberty Zone.

Pamela Geller reports that Obama won't meet with Jews, even with preconditions.

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings has today's edition of 'Feckless Weasels,' political cartoons at their best.

Insight on Freedom says that an Obama administration holds dire consequences for our relationship with one of our most important allies--Israel. It seems that Chairman Ba-O has already proved to the Israelis that he is not their friend.

Days of Our Trailers posts an important update on National Park carry.

Texas Fred has the story a homeowner who fatally shoots an intruder.

Pelosi: 'Don't Blame Us'

When asked about the circumstances that led to the present crisis in the banking and loan industries, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of the Democrat-controlled Congress, 'Don't blame us.'

Excuse me, Madame Speaker, but, why not?

Congress, not the President, controls the purse strings of the American economy from a regulatory standpoint. This means that the buck stops with Congress when it comes to monetary policy.

The Democrats have controlled both Houses of Congress for 2 years. This is plenty enough time for policies to be implemented or discontinued that would have drastic implications for the state of the economy.

And we can rest assured the Democrats will blame the President for the entire scenario.

Congress, however, is at least twice as much to blame as the President for failing to do its job in making sure everyone plays by the same rules and that there are no underhanded dealings in the financial markets that could negatively impact the economy. Not only did Congressional Democrats do nothing about these crucial issues but they directly contributed to the problem.

The Democrats in Congress are up to their eyeballs in scandal revolving around cozy relationships with the top officials of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae--all of which led to personal gain. Do the names Patrick Leahy, Barack Obama, and Charles Rangel ring any bells?

And these represent only the tip of the iceberg. Dozens of Democrats have had their hands in the cookie jar in under-the-table deals concerning high-end loans and mortgages--the very thing that led to the present crisis.

The Democrats will not investigate these scandals, however, because it is an election year, and they know that dozens will be implicated, included their own Presidential nominee.

Thus, Madame Speaker, at the end of the day, who else is to blame if not you?

The Company He Keeps

You know the old saying--judging a person by the company he keeps?

As always there is truth in the old saying while at the same time that truth is not necessarily applicable across the board.

But in Barack Obama's case, the problem is that his company of friends and associates consistently fall into the category of 'persons of questionable repute.'

I attempted, for example, to find one single close Obama friend or associate who was considered unanimously by those around him/her as reputable, honorable, respectable, and above reproach.

And I simply could not find one. Zilch. Nada. Naught.

William Ayers? Reverend Jeremiah 'God Damn America' Wright? Reverend 'Snuffy' Pfleger, the anti-gun activist who stated that a gun shop owner should be 'snuffed out?' Tony Rezko?

And not only that, but note this stellar cast of supporters: Susan Sarandon, Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, Rosie O'Donald, Spike Lee, Maureen Dowd, John Edwards, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Venezuelan Communist Dictator Hugo Chavez, terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, the Communist Party of America, and Muslim-terrorist front-group CAIR, among others.

Why would mainstream America want anyone in the White House who is supported by these groups and individuals?

The simple fact is that decent people, when they find out the truth about Obama, want no part of him or his campaign.

Petition to Impeach Sen. Barack Obama, D-Chicago

Yes, my friends, the Constitution contains a provision to remove Senators and Representatives from office without a vote from their constituents. Just as Presidents can be impeached, so can Senators and Congressmen.

A petition is being circulated to call for the impeachment of Senator Barack Obama on charges of high corruption in office.

Not only is the Illinois junior Senator from Chicago, but his style of governing has more than fit the profile for the typical corrupt Chicago politician, complete with shady dealings with shadowy gangster-type figures, leftwing ministers who preach 'God damn America,' and even those with known connections to terrorists.

The petition spells out in detail all of the problems associated with a Barack Obama candidacy for President, not to mention that he is unfit to even serve as a U.S. Senator.

Click HERE for full information about the petition.