Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Quote of the Day
Government has never increased the standard of living of one single human being in civilization’s history. For some reason that simple truth has evaded everybody. The only thing that creates an increased standard of living is giving someone a job.
Steve Wynn, CEO, Wynn Resorts
Thursday, October 08, 2009
The Privileged Class
Charlie Rangle is guilty of a number of violations of City, State, Federal laws and Congressional rules. Yet, he still retains Chairmanship of the House Way and Means Committee.
Charlie’s committee writes tax law.
Charlie is a member of the Privileged Class and the rules that we are held accountable to do not apply to him.
His Violations:
1) Fails to report over $1 Million in outside income and $3 million in business deals required by United States House Of Representatives financial disclosure rules.
2) Failed to list $650,000 in assets as required by United States House Of Representatives financial disclosure rules.
3) Failed to report $75,000 in rental income to the IRS.
4) Uses Congressional Letterhead to solicit donations for a educational center bearing his nave at the City College of New York. A violation of House rules.
5) Violates State Law by claiming three primary residences.
6) Breaks New York City regulations by maintaining four rent-controlled apartments.
7) Delinquent in paying New Jersey property tax on two properties.
8) Fails to report the sale of a $1.3 million Brownstone.
Don’t try this at home folks, Charlie is a trained professional, a member of the Privileged Class. He can get away with it.
You, on the other hand, would surely go to jail.
