I can: The Stanford-Madoff Connection
"Donations from accused swindler given to charity
R. Allen Stanford and his employees contributed $31,750 to President Obama's campaign, making him the third-largest cash recipient of Stanford campaign cash, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. An Obama aide said the money was donated Wednesday to charity.
So THAT MAKES IT ALRIGHT? STOLEN MONEY donated to CHARITY is somehow O.K.?
Stanford, a Texas-born banker and citizen of Antigua who was found in Virginia yesterday, is accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of running an $8 billion fraud (Boston Globe, February 20 2009)."
Of course, THIS did make the paper the same day, but no reference to 'bamer?
"FBI tracks down missing financier Stanford in Virginia" by Bloomberg News | February 20, 2009
WASHINGTON - Billionaire R. Allen Stanford, whose whereabouts were unknown to authorities after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused him of running a "massive, ongoing fraud," was located by the FBI in Virginia.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation found Stanford yesterday in the Fredericksburg area and served him with court papers related to an SEC civil filing against the Stanford Financial Group, said Richard Kolko, an FBI spokesman, in a statement. Stanford was found with a girlfriend, according to a US official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
THAT'S IT? Why ain't he looking at the inside of a jail cell?
The SEC sued Stanford, 58, and two aides two days ago, accusing them of misleading investors about $8 billion in certificates of deposit in Antigua-based Stanford International Bank. The SEC said in a statement yesterday that the FBI acted on its request.
No criminal charges have been filed against Stanford or his codefendants in the SEC case: Stanford's chief financial officer James M. Davis and Laura Pendergest-Holt, chief investment officer of the Stanford Financial Group. Federal marshals shut down the Houston office of Stanford Group Co. on Tuesday.
So WHO DOES HE KNOW, huh?
A US judge this week ordered Stanford and two codefendants to surrender their passports and refrain from traveling outside the United States until the court can hear the SEC's request for a preliminary injunction.
Oh, HOW BRUTALLY PUNISHING!
ABC News reported that Stanford's lobbyist, Ben Barnes, said the financier hired Brendan Sullivan of the Washington law firm Williams & Connolly LLP to represent him. Sullivan didn't immediately respond to a call and e-mail seeking comment.
Stanford International Bank reported "improbable, if not impossible" returns, the SEC said in its complaint. A federal court in Dallas agreed to freeze assets and appoint a receiver to account for investor money. The SEC has been investigating Stanford Group since at least last summer over sales of the certificates. The inquiry intensified after the December arrest of New York money manager Bernard L. Madoff, who allegedly confessed to masterminding a $50 billion fraud.
Yeah, whatever you do, don't talk about Bernie!
And what is with the LYING about the CONFESSION!?
Aaaaaahhhh!!!
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Nevertheless, Obama has the gall to scold mayors!
This guy is something else, huh?
President Obama told mayors from across the country yesterday that help is on the way - in the form of the $787 billion economic stimulus plan - but put them on notice that he will call them out if they waste the money.
The whole thing is a waste of money.
Outlining the federal aid for infrastructure, schools, and police departments, Obama said the recovery package will lift the country out of recession and help you turn this crisis into opportunity, and bring our cities into the future.
Lies about his plans as well as Bush, doesn't he?
And those statements arejust damn spooky!!
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In return, Obama warned, he is expecting unprecedented responsibility and accountability so that the money is spent wisely, free from politics, and free from personal agendas....
PFFFTTT!!
Meanwhile, the mayors bent and spread:
After the meeting, several mayors told reporters that they welcomed the tough love from Obama....
Mayor Thomas M. Menino of Boston.... said he spoke to Attorney General Eric Holder about funding for Boston police and Holder assured the mayor that the stimulus money could be used to avert layoffs, although it's unclear exactly how much Boston will receive and when. The mayor said he scheduled another discussion with Holder for Tuesday, when he hopes to learn more.
Oh, so NO ONE REALLY KNOWS what is IN THIS THING, do they? And yet, IT PASSED the CONGRESS?
With Boston facing an estimated $145 million budget shortfall this year, city officials have said teachers and police officers could face layoffs unless more revenue is found.
I'm so sick of the lies!
Related:
The State Budget Swindle
Governor Guts State Services
Pigs at the State Trough
City officials estimated earlier this week that Boston could receive at least $125 million from the stimulus package, including $69 million for schools, $30 million for housing, and $5 million for police. But they said most of that money was directed toward infrastructure improvements....
Obama, who signed an executive order Thursday night creating a new White House office for urban affairs, offered a new partnership with cities....
Yup, QUIET EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- just like BUSH!!! And he CREATED ANOTHER TAXPAYER-FUNDED BUREACRACY, too!! Just what we need!!!!!
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