The IRS Scandal Contextualized

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  1. FAW

    FAW Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Let me start by saying, that the IRS Scandal is merely in the exploratory phases, and as such, we still have a lot to learn about its origins and overall scope. With that being said, it is fair game to discuss at least the APPEARANCE of impropriety that could very well be at the heart of the matter. We all know that the IRS has been illegally/ immorally targeting conservative groups, most of which have their origins from the Tea Party Movement. That much isn't really up for debate. What is up for debate however, is how high up the chain did this directive originate. I have yet to see anyone attempt to tie together the loose ends surrounding this issue. Consider the following.....

    -Obama was elected in 2008 in a sweeping victory.

    -Obama was widely reported ( not really even refuted) to have arisen out the the political machine that is known as Chicago Style Politics.

    -Chicago Style Politics has been defined as " reliance on a corrupt political machine to seize power in order to exert control, and to perpetuate political hegemony." In other words, the use of a corrupt political machine to seize power, and MAINTAIN control by any means necessary, including destroying ones political enemies.

    -In 2010, Democrats suffered a historic defeat,with Democrats losing over 50 seats in the house. This victory for the Republicans was widely and largely credited to the Tea Party movement from virtually all media outlets.

    -Soon after this defeat, the IRS began targeting and intimidating groups seeking 501c tax free status, that were associated with the tea party movement, either directly, or through like minded nomenclature.



    Putting all these factors together, it is NOT a stretch of the imagination to derive that the actions of the IRS are a DIRECT result of the corrupt political machinery that is known as Chicago Style Politics. In fact, that would precisely fit with the modus operandi of what is known as Chicago Style Politics. The IRS actions can accurately be titled corruption that serves to "perpetuate political hegemony", and following the 2010 elections , the Tea Party could accurately be called Obamas biggest political enemy. If you ask me, this has Rahm Emanuel written all over it. Proving this however is a whole other story. Surely efforts to get to the heart of the origin of this policy are, and will continue to be stonewalled at every turn. Only time will tell what will or will not be proven. Not proven however, does NOT mean it didn't happen.
     
  2. AceFrehley

    AceFrehley New Member

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    Excellent post. I would only add that Obama "joked" about using the IRS to persecute people. The thing is, I don't think he was joking. Like you said, Chicago Style Politics. And Barack Obama is a Chicago Thug Politician.

    This is a well-put together post on the IRS scandal. As such, don't expect much from liberals, except perhaps to call you a racist or poopyhead. :)
     
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    Chicago politics in Washington.

    Everyone saw this coming.
     
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    Wehrwolfen Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Are you implying that the IRS kerfuffle of the public is like the blind man passing the Fulton Fish Market and saying good morning to the girls?
     
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    I agree. It was a Freudian slip. I recall him mocking the Tea Party at rallies too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs1FOcBQMrM
     
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    Ouch, that had to hurt bad when the people he was ridiculing in April gave him a "shellacking" in November. I'd be willing to bet a month's pay that it was Obama himself to sent the IRS dogs after the Tea Party people. Leftists like him are vicious, intolerant and don't take humiliation well.
     
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    FAW Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    LOL....Only in the sense that in both instances something STINKS, and until the source of it is found and removed, we will all be stricken with the foul stench. Aside from that, no there really isn't a comparison to be had between the two.
     

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