Rahm Caught Red Handed By State Officials

[kpete]

SAT JAN 14, 2012 AT 07:25 AM PST
Rahm Caught Red Handed By State Officials
byHyde Park JohnnyFollow

In a reversal of fortunes Rahm's bullying and union busting tactics have not only been uncovered, but challenged by state officials on the Chicago Facilities Task Force Force. What was established by evidence and eyewitness testimony in a hearing on January 12, 2012 is that Rahm Emanuel's push to turn over pubic schools to private operators is his use of textbook union busting schemes to get what he wants. The most disturbing revelations about mayor 1% was the use of paid outside agitators to speak in favor of closing public schools and Board officials forging documents to push out homeless students from one school.

State Representative Esther Golar said she was at the meeting about Reed School in Englewood, which is set to receive Guggenheim students, and saw people arrive on a bus. She said she talked to them and discovered they were from a halfway house and were paid $25 to come to the meeting.

(more on this story, lots of links):
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/01/14/1054604/-Rahm-Caught-Red-Handed-By-State-Officials?via=siderec

[xchrom]

1. you knew this was gonna come sooner or later. nt

[Autumn]

2. Well well

What a dirty SOB.

[Hotler]

8. More like a shit stain. n/t

[Autumn]

9. Just goes to show that "D" after the name

does not make on a Decent person or a Democrat.

[proverbialwisdom]

10. +1

[cyberpj]

44. To me it just goes to show that we need a new Labor Party because Dems aren't it any more. nt

[tomp]

52. and that obama is a poor judge of character...

...and/or is an asshole himself as well.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

65. Well, if Rahm is the only one of this type of character to be chosen by him, ...

[SwampG8r]

3. whats that they say?

oh yeah .....the apple doesnt fall far from the tree

[Jackpine Radical]

4. Just goes to show ya the stripes of that Chicago crowd:

Rahm, Arne Duncan, everybody named Daley, Whatisisname

[fredamae]

5. How the Fk Could Obama Have Hired

such a Vile Anti-Dem?

[hootinholler]

19. My guess would be

To repay a favor.

[fredamae]

26. IMO-Our Highest Level of Disatisfaction

W/Obama was Before rahm left. He must be an infiltrator from the repubs. He'd be hard pressed to prove otherwise.
I'm glad hes gone from the WH and I feel Very sorry for Chicago.....

[uponit7771]

61. who the f**k is "our", 80+% of liberal democrats approve of Obama

[Charlemagne]

38. You dont make it our of chicago

without owing somebody a solid. It aint Sweet Apple Grove.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

27. How? Emanuel contols campaign contributions much like a water spigot controls money.

He's a go-to guy for getting money from the big-money people who let it be known that they trust his judgment like they trust the judgment of Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, etc.

He doesn't give any of his own money. He gives his OK for candidates to receive money the super rich who support Democratic candidates. In political circles, he is a go-between.

[elehhhhna]

90. management perpetuates itsself

[MattBaggins]

6. Rahm is the one dem I will dance

when he is finally thrown out on his ass.

[Fumesucker]

7. Show us on the doll where Rahm touched you..

[Aerows]

86. You know that he's

screwed over a lot of people, and frankly, as Chief of Staff, he touched us all LOL.

[Starry Messenger]

11. He's scum.

I wonder how the Rahm defenders will spin this one.

[FredStembottom]

13. They'll be here in 3... 2... 1.....

[Starry Messenger]

21. Looks like they're avoiding this one like hot lead.

Instead the rest of us are getting called "splinterist". Fascinating.

[FredStembottom]

25. No longer in the administration.

So the Obama-tron 3000 doesn't register these complaints anymore.

[n2doc]

48. see post #32 n/t

[Edweird]

12. Yep. DLC=GOP. Look at all the RW policy being heralded as "progressive".

[Wind Dancer]

14. What an idiot!

I'll never understand why Obama hired him in the first place.

[global1]

16. And Michelle Obama Is Getting Criticized For Disagreeing With Rahm......

Bottom line she knew full well what a snake Rahm was and she was sticking up for her husband. I'm hoping that she had something to do with Rahm not being at the WH anymore.

[Wind Dancer]

20. Michelle is a very smart woman.

I hope she DID have something to do with Rahm's departure. She's a class act and deals with criticism much better than most people.

[City Lights]

15. Ugh. Rahm is repulsive.

I wish we could eject him from the party.

[Scuba]

17. What a "effing re..." I won't say it.

Last edited Mon Jan 16, 2012, 07:01 PM - Edit history (1)

...I use the term, in quotes, reluctantly, but I think it's justified in this instance.



On edit: I have removed the offensive word. To those who objected, thanks for bringing me to my senses.


Scuba

[undeterred]

35. I believe the correct term for Rahm is "fucking retard".

At least that was the term he used for us.

[Charlemagne]

39. I was told here

that bringing that up is bad form and that he really really does stand for use. It was just a small statement that shouldnt reflect poorly on him or on Obama's decision to hire and retain him.

Thats what i was told.

[undeterred]

43. Well, I'm telling you this:

The hiring of Rahm is something that really does make me question Barack Obama's values and judgment. I am glad he is no longer in the White House and I thank God every day that I no longer live in Chicago. Rahm really really offends me and he should be offensive to any progressive Democrat.

[tomp]

53. so then he brought in another chicago asshole to replace him. nt

[sendero]

55. If only it were just Rahm..

.. it's do-nothing Holder, it's bail-the-bankers-Geithner, it others as well.

But don't worry, forget the facts and just remember that Obama is a Democrat.

[Ms. Toad]

64. I hope you will self-delete this comment.

Using developmentally disabled people as an insult is offensive.

Using that phrase is offensive not because it is name calling, but because in order to "work" as an insult, people who are "retarded" have to be viewed as something negative. In other words when you use it as an insult, you are inherently making a negative commentary about individuals who are developmentally disabled, and whatever you may think of Rahm Emanuel, people who are developmentally disabled deserve more respect (If Rahm Emanuel were here, I would tell him the same thing - but we don't need to adopt his insulting behavior.)

[AnotherMcIntosh]

66. Given the context, the author is clearly using the phrase in an ironic way to remind all of us

with respect to Rahm's ill-advised use of the phrase.

[Ms. Toad]

69. It is not ironic

It is insulting to individuals who are developmentally disabled, and their families.

Rahm Emanuel's use a group of individuals as an insult (to a person or an idea), does not justify our perpetuating the injury.

Anyone who uses that phrase as an insult is inherently expressing disdain for individuals who are developmentally disabled; it doesn't matter to individuals who are developmentally disabled whether you started it, or merely repeated it.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

73. It is ironic. I can give you an explanation. I cannot give you understanding.

[Ms. Toad]

75. Whether you believe it was ironic or not

is actually not even relevant. Even if it is ironic, using a group of people to insult Rahm Emanuel is offensive.

That particular term was banned on DU2 as derogatory to individuals with developmental disabilities, because it is - and I'm pretty sure individuals have already had posting privileges revoked on DU3 for using derivatives of it.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

76. Seriously, do you have a link to where that was banned on DU2? Thanks in advance.

[Ms. Toad]

77. Unfortunately the OP deleted the post, so it lacks some context, but here is Skinner's note re: DU2

http://www.democraticunderground.com/124018914#post5

ETA: Here is a link to the hidden post, to provide the context that is missing because of the self-deletion -http://www.democraticunderground.com/101413094#post6

[boppers]

78. If you're going to blatantly misquote, at least provide context.

You can't keep throwing a selective interpretation at the wall and expect it to turn into truth.

Rahm was talking about a tactic to attack and weaken democrats, supposedly in order to advance health care bills.

Do you think attacking democrats is good policy?

[undeterred]

81. Democrats? Where?

[boppers]

82. Specific context:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703808904575025030384695158.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines#printMode
"Some attendees said they were planning to air ads attacking conservative Democrats who were balking at Mr. Obama's health-care overhaul.

"F—ing retarded," Mr. Emanuel scolded the group, according to several participants. He warned them not to alienate lawmakers whose votes would be needed on health care and other top legislative items."

So. is attacking Democrats a good thing?

[undeterred]

83. Rahm is using foul and offensive language to attack other Democrats in this context --

So why do you keep defending this loser?

[boppers]

84. The irony is not lost on me.

I'm not, however, insulted, shocked, or playing a victim because of the language used. Attacking Democrats is self defeating.

Adding accusations about it to a thread attacking Rahm, and, well, the irony just goes off the charts.

Oh, and FWIW, telling the truth in the face of a misleading smear is no vice, and smearing somebody who you believe is wrong is no virtue.

[undeterred]

85. Apparently you have a double standard when it comes to "attacking" Democrats:

Its ok to attack those the left, but Corporate Democrats like Rahm deserve protection because they are the TRUE Democrats.

[boppers]

91. Being factual is "protection"?

Odd.

[Ms. Toad]

63. I hope you will self-delete this comment.

Using developmentally disabled people as an insult is offensive.

Using that phrase is offensive not because it is name calling, but because in order to "work" as an insult, people who are "retarded" have to be viewed as something negative. In other words when you use it as an insult, you are inherently making a negative commentary about individuals who are developmentally disabled, and whatever you may think of Rahm Emanuel, people who are developmentally disabled deserve more respect.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

67. See 66.

[Scuba]

88. Please see my changes. Thanks.

[Ms. Toad]

89. Thanks for being willing to take a second look! nt

[lindysalsagal]

18. He's our Lieberman.

There's always a sellout in every crowd.

[tavalon]

42. He's more like our Turdblossom

And I don't like that kind of person poisoning the well on either side.

[Zorra]

22. yeh. Rahm Emanuel. He appears to be a neocon gangster like thug.

I have never trusted him, and believe that he's a dedicated private servant of the 1%.

It is extremely disturbing to me that this man was President Obama's COS.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

28. Maybe it is the other way around. Obama was his, and his financial supporters', President.

[99Forever]

23. I REALLY don't like that guy.

He embodies the absolute worst of "Chicago style" politics.

[madrchsod]

24. no big surprise

i follow several teachers blogs and several union facebook pages. they all have hinted that was happening.

rahm is a well connected democrat who was installed to make sure nothing gets changed in chicago and illinois.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

29. Or at least no change in a good way. They are making money by privatizing public assets.

[lovuian]

33. Yep

and the privateers turn into Pirateers

[blackspade]

30. Just shows that the 1% are from both parties.

And are out for themselves and their rich donors.

[LiberalFighter]

31. Rahm needs to lose his other fingers.

Leave his thumbs so he can poke his eyes out.

[LoZoccolo]

32. There is no proof.

Just one person's word.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

36. Actually, the rent-a-protestors were publicly exposed and agreed that they were paid.

Here's one article.
http://www.substancenews.net/articles.php?page=2976§ion=Article

There are more.
http://www.substancenews.net/

[Starry Messenger]

46. *crickets*

[Occulus]

54. Well, THAT shut him right up, didn't it?

[LoZoccolo]

57. I invite everyone to read these for themselves.

First of all, the article is written by advocates, then you have to consider that all of the sources cited are on one side.

- The assertion that the protesters admitted it is a characterization by Esther Golar. Why would they admit it to her? They have no incentive to do so.
- A characterization of the protester's understanding of the issue by "supporters who tried to talk with them".
- The writer takes liberty to characterize the protesters, saying that they "looked like crack heads and drunks mostly [sic]".
- The assertion that they were paid is made by an anonymous source and Marty Ritter from the Chicago Teachers Union
- Contrary to your assertion, no protester directly admits that they were paid.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

70. "First of all, the article is written by advocates"..... so was your post.

[LoZoccolo]

72. Sure.

If I wrote an article about how paid anti-Rahm posters had invaded the blogosphere and glossed over the evidence with a bunch of weasel words and only asked sources with an interest in claiming that they exist, you probably wouldn't accept it as proof.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

74. I would call it another day on DU.

[boppers]

79. You own me a new laptop.

I just snorted milk all over this one.

[Bluenorthwest]

56. Thanks for directing me to read the story in detail. Disgusting lack of decency and

typical displays of immorality from the 'faith community' leaders. Many, many people witnessed this and the guilty parties refuse to defend their actions.

[SomethingFishy]

87. ....

Now that was funny.

[NorthCarolina]

34. Why did Obama tap Rahm for White House Chief of Staff in the first place?

Oh wait....

Friends of both men say that Obama likes Emanuel, and that Emanuel would be totally loyal. And Obama respects Emanuel’s knowledge of Washington, including the legislative process, and his reputation for getting things done.

Emanuel's first big assignment in Clinton's White House was helping pass the North American Free Trade Agreement, which riled many Democrats. He was a consistent voice for anti-crime measures, welfare reform and other initiatives that pushed against liberal orthodoxy.

Apparently they share political ideology.

[joeybee12]

37. Unfortunately the MSM is part of the 1%, so it'll take more than this...

To bring the bastard down, but hopefully this is a good start.

[sabrina 1]

40. It always amazes me what is called 'brilliant' in DC.

He couldn't even do this without getting caught. At least BP warned their busloads of 'outsiders' not to talk. Not that it matters.

I've concluded that to be considered 'brilliant' in DC you have to be without ethics, morality and be totally ruthless without any concern for people. Intelligence is not necessary or any of the other qualities normally associated with 'brilliance'. As a result we end up with the least qualified people to run this country, which is why we are where we are.

So, what happens now? Can he be recalled? I hope so, such people are a threat to the well-being of the citizens they are elected to represent, but have no intentions of doing so.

[Rex]

60. +1

When GWB was in office, 'stupid' was the new 'smart'.

[tavalon]

41. Please, please, please, let something here be prosecutable

That shit stain has been a shit stain on the Democratic Party long enough.

[Phlem]

45. I've always thought he was a POS

And everyone one of you who defended him while throwing the left under the bus can SMC.

Yea you know who you are, the offended learn-ed type who had to explain the complexity of his statement to me and how much of a dumb ass I was being. ES!

He's filth, always was and always will be.

-p

[Citizen Worker]

47. And where did Rahm work before he "ran" for mayor of Chicago? If you said the Obama white house

you'd be right. Whose side are you on Rahm Obama? Some of us already know the answer.

[RainDog]

49. k&r

so much more I could say, but won't.

[Little Star]

50. Never could stand this piece of shit named Rahm! n/t

[Ichingcarpenter]

51. Obviously a plot of the splinterist left against Rahm

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

58. .

[boppers]

80. Did I miss a thread/memo/in-joke?

"splinterist"?

TIA

[suffragette]

59. Sounds like quite a few State Reps were there to support parents and children in keeping

their school from being closed and in countering the slimy tactics noted in the OP.

Glad they are speaking out about it.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

68. It was cheaper to hire those from a halfway house. The state reps would want more than $25.

[girl gone mad]

62. k & r

[WillyT]

71. Yep... K & R !!!