Issa has been crawling out and retreating back into his hole way too often in the last two years, spreading venom, then running to hide. If he was stupid, like “Duke” Cunningham, his former “neighbor” from California, his performance might be more excusable. Sorry, but he’s bordered on treason for a long time, and now Darrel has crossed it several times, and now endangers our people working abroad. He shouldn’t be leading committees, but instead be censured and removed.
I would like to see as much effort made to get the embassy/consulate security bill through congress and to the president’s desk as I have seen spent on trying to find a way to use this to political advantage. Please guys, pass the bill, without add ons or riders, then go back to your blame games. I’m sure if the Republicans can’t find something to investigate, the Democrats can. The People’s work is waiting and your too many of your constituents need the help your political donors don’t.In the name of Ambassador Stevens, pass the bill.Respectfully,C.
Is German your language, I recall you stating you were there, but your writing is so much better than that of my Mississippi relatives, and I wish that was a joke, I thought you were either US military or ex military living there.Very few hearings occur without members using witnesses as sounding boards to attack the position of the opposing party. As a nod to Howgozit, Joe Biden was a master of using hearings to lecture Republican legislators and executives alike….but I’d still love to have a beer with him.International interest in how the most powerful single nation on the planet is run is understandable. I imagine we scare the other six contients more than we do ourselves.As a note simply to Morty, i’m currently taking spanish as it is the fastest growing second language in the US. I still practice German when I can, but its fading. I guess I’ll need to learn Chinese if our elected officials don’t turn this country around. If you can ever find a neutral place to have a conversation, would love to help you with the english while you help me mit mein Deutsch.Gross Gott und haben Sie eine guten tag.Respectfully,C.
I have to wonder how, or if, Issa actually gets around to representing his district with all the investigations of Obama. He’s another excellent example of why we have to take the House back from the Republicans. It’s a good thing to have a House Oversight Committee to keep an eye on the government; however, when the committee consistently “investigates” ONE PERSON, continually on everything that one person does, I think we should find his perspective more than a little suspect. He even claimed, before taking over that committee that he would investigate Bush too, but when he found out that Solyndra and “Fast and Furious” were ineffectively started and run under the Bush banner, he suddenly lost interest and moved on to other things. And then right wingers have the temerity to blame the President for not being willing to “reach across the aisle”. There’s no end to the treason of this extreme right wing. It’s VERY important that we get control of the House to give the President a chance to effect some real change over the next 4 years. Vote Obama!
And the Republicans voted en masse to reduce funding for foreign embassies by $300 Billion dollars! There’s nothing quite as despicable as a person that does something and then turns around and accuses someone else of doing it! If we want to get this stuff straight we have to have a huge Republicanectomy in this election and give President Obama a chance to bring real change.
Dtroutma over 11 years ago
Issa has been crawling out and retreating back into his hole way too often in the last two years, spreading venom, then running to hide. If he was stupid, like “Duke” Cunningham, his former “neighbor” from California, his performance might be more excusable. Sorry, but he’s bordered on treason for a long time, and now Darrel has crossed it several times, and now endangers our people working abroad. He shouldn’t be leading committees, but instead be censured and removed.
chazandru over 11 years ago
I would like to see as much effort made to get the embassy/consulate security bill through congress and to the president’s desk as I have seen spent on trying to find a way to use this to political advantage. Please guys, pass the bill, without add ons or riders, then go back to your blame games. I’m sure if the Republicans can’t find something to investigate, the Democrats can. The People’s work is waiting and your too many of your constituents need the help your political donors don’t.In the name of Ambassador Stevens, pass the bill.Respectfully,C.
hippogriff over 11 years ago
C Downs: Amen. And while we are at it, let’s return the job to the Marines instead of overpriced corporate mercenaries.
Rymlianin over 11 years ago
The one person that should be renditioned to Gitmo.
chazandru over 11 years ago
Is German your language, I recall you stating you were there, but your writing is so much better than that of my Mississippi relatives, and I wish that was a joke, I thought you were either US military or ex military living there.Very few hearings occur without members using witnesses as sounding boards to attack the position of the opposing party. As a nod to Howgozit, Joe Biden was a master of using hearings to lecture Republican legislators and executives alike….but I’d still love to have a beer with him.International interest in how the most powerful single nation on the planet is run is understandable. I imagine we scare the other six contients more than we do ourselves.As a note simply to Morty, i’m currently taking spanish as it is the fastest growing second language in the US. I still practice German when I can, but its fading. I guess I’ll need to learn Chinese if our elected officials don’t turn this country around. If you can ever find a neutral place to have a conversation, would love to help you with the english while you help me mit mein Deutsch.Gross Gott und haben Sie eine guten tag.Respectfully,C.
tcolkett over 11 years ago
I have to wonder how, or if, Issa actually gets around to representing his district with all the investigations of Obama. He’s another excellent example of why we have to take the House back from the Republicans. It’s a good thing to have a House Oversight Committee to keep an eye on the government; however, when the committee consistently “investigates” ONE PERSON, continually on everything that one person does, I think we should find his perspective more than a little suspect. He even claimed, before taking over that committee that he would investigate Bush too, but when he found out that Solyndra and “Fast and Furious” were ineffectively started and run under the Bush banner, he suddenly lost interest and moved on to other things. And then right wingers have the temerity to blame the President for not being willing to “reach across the aisle”. There’s no end to the treason of this extreme right wing. It’s VERY important that we get control of the House to give the President a chance to effect some real change over the next 4 years. Vote Obama!
FrannieL Premium Member over 11 years ago
These people scare me. Vote them out and try to restore some sanity.
tcolkett over 11 years ago
And the Republicans voted en masse to reduce funding for foreign embassies by $300 Billion dollars! There’s nothing quite as despicable as a person that does something and then turns around and accuses someone else of doing it! If we want to get this stuff straight we have to have a huge Republicanectomy in this election and give President Obama a chance to bring real change.
walruscarver2000 over 11 years ago
Insulting to snakes.