CSPAN: My GAWD, Darrell Issa is such a reprehensible, lying rat bastard

[MrScorpio]

The amount of bullshit he's shoveling about Blackwater is simply mind boggling

[rodeodance]

1. WHOW: "grandstanding by Waxman on the behalf of Pelosi"

[MrScorpio]

2. Someboby ought to calling im and ask about Blackwater CEO Price's Repug connections

Must be why he's covering their trigger happy asses

[rodeodance]

3. He is very agressive and defensive. Says Waxman should cancel meetings today

until investigations are done

[Cassandra]

29. Did he sort of threaten Waxman?

He said that if Waxman went over to Iraq to investigate that Blackwater would be his bodyguards, so maybe he'd be better off waiting. Issa is scum.

[donsu]

45. yes, it was a threat

nt

[liberaldemocrat7]

Mr. Issa, how does a car thief make it to congress?

Really Mr. Issa.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

14. by stealing millions from his partner, then using his ill gotten gains.

I just looked up Wiki on Issa. pretty good stuff. I had forgotten how scummy this creep is.

[blondeatlast]

32. Slinier even than he looks. SERIAL car thied and then WAY some:

Allegations
On December 28, 1979, Issa and his brother allegedly faked the theft of Issa's Mercedes Benz sedan. Issa and his brother were charged for felony auto-theft, but the case was dropped by prosecutors for lack of evidence. Later, Issa and his brother were charged for misdemeanors, but that case was not pursued by prosecutors. Issa accused his brother of stealing the car, and said that the experience with his brother was the reason he went into the car alarm business.<2><3>

In 1982, Issa allegedly used deception to take control of Directed Electronics Inc. (then named A.C. Custom) from a former business partner, Joseph Adkins. Adkins borrowed $60,000 from Issa with Adkins' company stock serving as collateral. Issa made a verbal agreement to give Adkins extra time to repay. However, Issa later obtained a court order to seize the stock despite the verbal agreement, a move Adkins describes as cheating him out of the company and Issa calls the only chance to protect his loan collateral.<4>

A day after the court order, Issa allegedly carried a cardboard box containing a handgun into the office of an A.C. Custom executive, Jack Frantz, and told Frantz he was fired. In a 1998 newspaper article, Frantz said Issa had invited him to hold the gun and claimed extensive knowledge of guns and explosives from his Army service. In response, Issa said, "Shots were never fired. ... I don't recall having a gun. I really don't. I don't think I ever pulled a gun on anyone in my life."<5>

Even Bvwfore the first incident cited, he'd had THREE car-theft related incidents.

I need a shower. Yuck.

[rodeodance]

4. WHOW-he is saying the caller is questing his patriotism! cause a caller brought

up the Israel lobby

[MrScorpio]

5. He just keeps whipping that old tired MoveOn horse, doesn't he?

I wonder how much Blackwater contributes to his campaign

[rodeodance]

Issa identifies himself as an Arab-American.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

7. gramps Issa is lebanese.

ergo, he is an expert on the region.

[MrScorpio]

15. This is intersting

Darrell Issa's mother is of Bohemian German descent and his father is a Lebanese Christian descent. Issa was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in a Jewish neighborhood and worked for a rabbi.


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In 1971, Issa allegedly stole a Dodge sedan from an Army post near Pittsburgh. The allegation was made by a retired Army sergeant, and published in a 1998 newspaper article. Issa denied the allegation. No charges were filed.<2><3>

In 1972, Issa and his brother allegedly stole a red Maserati sports car from a car dealership in Cleveland. He and his brother were indicted for car theft, but the case was dropped.<2><3>

Also in 1972, Issa was convicted in Michigan for possession of an unregistered gun. He received three months probation and paid a $204 fine.<4><5>

On December 28, 1979, Issa and his brother allegedly faked the theft of Issa's Mercedes Benz sedan. Issa and his brother were charged for felony auto-theft, but the case was dropped by prosecutors for lack of evidence. Later, Issa and his brother were charged for misdemeanors, but that case was not pursued by prosecutors. Issa accused his brother of stealing the car, and said that the experience with his brother was the reason he went into the car alarm business.<2><3>

In 1982, Issa allegedly used deception to take control of Directed Electronics Inc. (then named A.C. Custom) from a former business partner, Joseph Adkins. Adkins borrowed $60,000 from Issa with Adkins' company stock serving as collateral. Issa made a verbal agreement to give Adkins extra time to repay. However, Issa later obtained a court order to seize the stock despite the verbal agreement, a move Adkins describes as cheating him out of the company and Issa calls the only chance to protect his loan collateral.<4>

A day after the court order, Issa allegedly carried a cardboard box containing a handgun into the office of an A.C. Custom executive, Jack Frantz, and told Frantz he was fired. In a 1998 newspaper article, Frantz said Issa had invited him to hold the gun and claimed extensive knowledge of guns and explosives from his Army service. In response, Issa said, "Shots were never fired. ... I don't recall having a gun. I really don't. I don't think I ever pulled a gun on anyone in my life."<5>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Issa

[rodeodance]

22. GAWD----HOW DOES a man with that background get elected ?>/??

[ChairmanAgnostic]

26. well, let me take a stab at it.

1) he's a GOPer, so birds of a feather and all that.
2) He's a thief. (see #1)
3) He has no scruples.
4) He will say and do anything to gather power. (see #1)

[Cassandra]

35. You left out something...

3) He has no scruples. (see #1)

[ChairmanAgnostic]

38. heh heh

this bastard is opening congress this morning.

[rodeodance]

8. What is the car thief angle some posts are talking about?

[ChairmanAgnostic]

10. before he made millions on car alarms, he stole them

caught at least twice, once with his brother. charges were dropped.

[cascadiance]

44. His brother is a CONVICTED car thief! Issa was also a SUSPECTED ARSONIST TOO!

I wonder if Issa writes off "consulting" with his brother on how to make his car alarms better!

And for those who don't know it, there was another incident that much like the other car theft incidents wasn't adequately investigated, where he was suspected of burning down a building in Ohio, where he was there the night before late by himself working on a computer there.

http://www.crackpots.org/isarson.htm

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

11. Issa actually had an arrest or conviction for some car thievery beef, which is very interesting,

considering selling car alarms is how he made his fortune allowing him to get into politics.

[rodeodance]

17. um.. thanks as I knew nothing of this. {I just do not like his attitude}

[ChairmanAgnostic]

19. you ain't seen nuttin from this nutter.

brash, is what we call over here outside the bloatway, an understatment.

oh damn, das kul-aid drinkers are out in force today.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

30. Issa also is responsible for the recall election that installed Arnold as Governor of CA. It was

supposedly started for his OWN benefit (he was running), but I suspect he was the stooge for the bigger forces behind the scenes.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

6. car thief, fraud, cheat, and liar

and now expert on blackwater.

what a combo!

[rodeodance]

9. Yes,

[ChairmanAgnostic]

12. as we wait with baited breath . . . .

I loved his defense of the fired US attorney crap. Was it Lam who he got rid of, after she indicted the Duck?

[Skidmore]

13. He's there to catapault the propaganda and to cover *'s tush.

[rodeodance]

18. well, he just said that Maliki is in the POCKET OF IRAN

[rodeodance]

16. here is Waxman's hearing for today

Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Defense and Security
Hearing on Private Security Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan

On October 2, 2007, the Oversight Committee will hold a hearing to examine the use of private security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The following witnesses are scheduled to testify:

* Erik Prince, Chairman, the Prince Group, LLC and Blackwater USA
* Ambassador David M. Satterfield, Special Adviser, Coordinator for Iraq, Department of State
* Ambassador Richard J. Griffin, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Diplomatic Security and Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, Department of State
* William H. Moser, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Logistics Management, Department of State

[warrior1]

21. He was responsible

for the recall of Gov. Gray Davis. He wanted the job, but when Arnie stepped in to the ring, he cried like a little baby.

[rodeodance]

27. Lots I does not know about this little pea brain. Thanks

[ChairmanAgnostic]

31. thanks. I hope to catch it on replay

too much work interferes with this, dammit.

[MrScorpio]

20. Sure, invoke an Iranian "connection" when Maliki points out we're fucking up his country

This asshole sure is full of it, isn't he?

[rodeodance]

23. TWICE he talked of PETRAY-US and the moveon AD.

[rodeodance]

24. He is on Waxmans Committee-says today WILL BE GRANDSTANDING

[rodeodance]

25. Issin: "I WAS a CEO for 20 YEARS"

[MrScorpio]

36. ... and a pretty good one at that

:sarcasm:

In 1982, Issa allegedly used deception to take control of Directed Electronics Inc. (then named A.C. Custom) from a former business partner, Joseph Adkins. Adkins borrowed $60,000 from Issa with Adkins' company stock serving as collateral. Issa made a verbal agreement to give Adkins extra time to repay. However, Issa later obtained a court order to seize the stock despite the verbal agreement, a move Adkins describes as cheating him out of the company and Issa calls the only chance to protect his loan collateral.<4>

A day after the court order, Issa allegedly carried a cardboard box containing a handgun into the office of an A.C. Custom executive, Jack Frantz, and told Frantz he was fired. In a 1998 newspaper article, Frantz said Issa had invited him to hold the gun and claimed extensive knowledge of guns and explosives from his Army service. In response, Issa said, "Shots were never fired. ... I don't recall having a gun. I really don't. I don't think I ever pulled a gun on anyone in my life."<5>

[MrScorpio]

37. This guy is the King of Strawman Arguments, ain't he?

Even doing it on the floor

[rodeodance]

28. HA HA--he claims he wants to put the good of country OVER good of party.

[KharmaTrain]

33. He Represents The Defense Contractors

Another SoCal Military-Industrial complex Repugnican, along with Hunter, Lewis and others who owe their fortunes and seats to the large contractors. What did you expect from this empty suit?

What's amusing is how the Repugnicans screwed this shit stain when he helped finance Gray Davis' recall and he bends over and asks for more.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

34. he was too slimy, even for them.

plus, he is a loose cannon. gutless. stab you in the back type of person.

The problem with corrupt pols is serious. The standards have fallen tremendously, due to frist, delay, newt and others. Here in Illinois, the standard is pretty simple. the definition of a good politician is one who takes a bribe and stays bought off.

[KharmaTrain]

40. Now He's On The House Floor Spewing Crap

According to him..."Congress has no oversight over Blackwater...only the Executive"...talk about sleeze. I'm just glad these mercenaries are now under the public light...sadly it's after billions have been squandered and so many lives have been lost. There should be a special tribunal for these goons in the Hague along with the "Executive" who also committed crimes against humanity.

Yep, here in Illinois, we know how to buying and keep 'em bought :rofl:

Cheers...

:hi:

[in_cog_ni_to]

39. Now he's on the House floor whining and lying! His appearance on WJ today was PATHETIC!

His arrogance and cockiness made me want to :puke:!!! I was hoping Greta would reach over and slap the smirk off his face. He's a disgusting piece of shit!

[Missy Vixen]

41. Darrell Issa -- waste of human skin

He brings a whole new definition to the words "reprehensible, lying rat bastard".

Julie

[Initech]

47. Agreed.

He's the same asshole who was the brainchild of the CA recall election (which I'm now convinced was nothing more than a partisan power grab aimed at getting the GOP CA's 55 electoral votes), and was the front runner until he got convicted of multiple DUI offenses. Asshole.

[youthere]

42. What an arrogant fuckwit.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

43. too much credit, you give him.

if he had more wit, he and his bro would not have pulled an illegal stunt while he was in the military.
but you are right about the arrogance. It comes from having too much money later in life, and having no scruples about how you stole it.

[L. Coyote]

46. Issa released LIES to the media about USA Carol Lam right after Sampson's memo

ISSA is a member and tool of the Culture of Corruption. He played this role in the USA firings hearings too!