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IRS targeting didn't stop at Cincinnati offices
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IUCOLTFAN May 16 2013, 09:07 AM Post #16
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http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2013/05/16/MSNBC-On-IRS-Scandal-White-supremacy-Motivates-Critics

What a couple of idiots. No matter what happens its always about race and its always the fault of whites. Embarrassing.
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HoosierLars May 16 2013, 01:52 PM Post #17
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Given how Obama and Democrats (and establishment Republicans) dislike the TEA party, most folks will agree that high-ranking officials were behind the IRS harassment. They just never expected to get caught. It will be interesting to see this one play out.
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IUCOLTFAN May 16 2013, 07:56 PM Post #18
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http://abcnews.go.com/politics/t/blogEntry?id=19197239&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drudgereport.com%2F

So the same woman in charge at the IRS during the Tea Party e tra scrutiny is now in charge of enforcing Obamacare? This is gonna turn out well.....
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IUCOLTFAN May 24 2013, 12:03 PM Post #19
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324659404578501411510635312.html?mod=opinion_newsreel
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IUCOLTFAN May 24 2013, 12:04 PM Post #20
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324659404578501411510635312.html?mod=opinion_newsreel
On Aug. 21, 2008, the conservative American Issues Project ran an ad highlighting ties between candidate Obama and Bill Ayers, formerly of the Weather Underground. The Obama campaign and supporters were furious, and they pressured TV stations to pull the ad—a common-enough tactic in such ad spats.

What came next was not common. Bob Bauer, general counsel for the campaign (and later general counsel for the White House), on the same day wrote to the criminal division of the Justice Department, demanding an investigation into AIP, "its officers and directors," and its "anonymous donors." Mr. Bauer claimed that the nonprofit, as a 501(c)(4), was committing a "knowing and willful violation" of election law, and wanted "action to enforce against criminal violations."

AIP gave Justice a full explanation as to why it was not in violation. It said that it operated exactly as liberal groups like Naral Pro-Choice did. It noted that it had disclosed its donor, Texas businessman Harold Simmons. Mr. Bauer's response was a second letter to Justice calling for the prosecution of Mr. Simmons. He sent a third letter on Sept. 8, again smearing the "sham" AIP's "illegal electoral purpose."

Also on Sept. 8, Mr. Bauer complained to the Federal Election Commission about AIP and Mr. Simmons. He demanded that AIP turn over certain tax documents to his campaign (his right under IRS law), then sent a letter to AIP further hounding it for confidential information (to which he had no legal right).

The Bauer onslaught was a big part of a new liberal strategy to thwart the rise of conservative groups. In early August 2008, the New York Times trumpeted the creation of a left-wing group (a 501(c)4) called Accountable America. Founded by Obama supporter and liberal activist Tom Mattzie, the group—as the story explained—would start by sending "warning" letters to 10,000 GOP donors, "hoping to create a chilling effect that will dry up contributions." The letters would alert "right-wing groups to a variety of potential dangers, including legal trouble, public exposure and watchdog groups digging through their lives." As Mr. Mattzie told Mother Jones: "We're going to put them at risk."
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HoosierLars Jun 4 2013, 10:17 AM Post #21
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Most people believe the targeting was directed by the White House, and most likely Obama himself. So the question is how will this play out?
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yawnzzz Jun 4 2013, 08:46 PM Post #22
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Most people believe the targeting was directed by the White House, and most likely Obama himself. So the question is how will this play out?
I've been spending a lot of time outside lately, so I haven't followed much news. Is there any actual link or just speculation? If it's just speculation, I'd guess it will blow over in a couple months.
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Most people believe the targeting was directed by the White House, and most likely Obama himself. So the question is how will this play out?
I've been spending a lot of time outside lately, so I haven't followed much news. Is there any actual link or just speculation? If it's just speculation, I'd guess it will blow over in a couple months.
Initially Obama said he found out about the scandal the same time everyone else did. Now we know the IRS chief visited the White House > 150 times, far more than any other officials. I think Obama and leading Dems thought nobody would care if the IRS targeted conservatives, because they believe the Tea Party consists of bad people who deserve it.

I think the silver lining will be gaining the political advantage to neuter Obama care, and hopefully making dramatic reforms to our tax collection system.
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CONFIRMED: IRS Scandal Tied Directly to Obama Campaign
http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2013/06/confirmed-irs-scandal-tied-directly-to.html
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http://o.dailycaller.com/thedailycaller/#!/entry/embattled-irs-chief-counsel-met-with-obama-2-days-before,51ed46c0da27f5d9d0fc585a/1

What most of us already knew....
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IUCOLTFAN Oct 9 2013, 05:49 PM Post #26
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http://o.dailycaller.com/thedailycaller/#!/entry/white-house-irs-exchanged-confidential-taxpayer-info,52559dd7da27f5d9d030d8a7/2


Hmmmmm.... 5 yrs in prison for disclosing confidential taxpayer info. Looks like we may need to add a wing to a prison somewhere.
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