(2010-07-30) — Hours before his trial was set to begin in the House, veteran Rep. Charles Rangel, D-NY, struck a deal late last night with the House ethics panel which has charged him with 13 violations of Congressional rules and federal law.
Under the terms of the agreement, Rep. Rangel, who claims he’s done nothing but serve the people over the past 40 years, will be restored to the chairmanship of the powerful Ways and Means Committee in return for a ‘very sincere promise’ to be more subtle in the future about misappropriation of tax-payer dollars.
“Charlies sin wasn’t his failure to report tens of thousands of dollars in rental income, or using a government-subsidized apartment for his personal office, or using Congressional stationery to raise money for his own foundation, or any of the other charges,” said a House colleague. “I mean who among us hasn’t done something like that? No, Charlie’s real crime was clumsiness — like our old friend Sandy Berger’s sloppiness with national security documents.”
The unnamed House member added that Congress doesn’t demand much of its members “in exchange for a job that lets you parade around preening like the Prince of Porkingham palace. A little discretion is all we ask.”
26 responses so far ↓
1 JamesonLewis3rd // Jul 30, 2010 at 1:54 pm
"…..‘very sincere promise’ to be more subtle in the future about misappropriation of tax-payer dollars."
Yeah. Right.
2 Maggies1 // Jul 30, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Scott,
I began reading and became outraged that once again old Chuckie had evaded the law.Then I remembered this is a satire. You got me. Well done.
Maggie
3 SanFranNan // Jul 30, 2010 at 3:05 pm
If you have seen the picture of Charlie in the chaise lounge chair on the beach, "Sloppy" is definitely the word to describe him!
4 SanFranNan // Jul 30, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Just wait a few days Maggie, I believe Scott is a Prophet!
5 bearone7777 // Jul 30, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Hello,
Here is a funny question, that maybe somebody can tell me the answer to, and that would be is he going to pay the American people back the monies that he stole from them in his illegal activity? If anybody that might red my comment can tell me the answer to that question could you e-mail me at bearone7777@yahoo.com, and tell me. I would like to know if he got away as I would say "FREE AS A JAY-BIRD". Someone please tell me.
bearone7777
6 JamesonLewis3rd // Jul 30, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Please be advised that there has yet to be a trial.
7 Chicago Ray // Jul 30, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Great line there "Prince of Porkingham Palace" that nails him. What a bum and he's the second one now, remember Rosty….Liberals should not and cannot be trusted with power. Neither can most of these republicans.. None of the above in November.
8 survivalsupplies4u // Jul 30, 2010 at 5:49 pm
And the verdict is?
If this guy doesn't resign and the Dem's do deal, then they have voluntarily destroyed themselves!
OH! JOY! Please let it be so
9 survivalsupplies4u // Jul 30, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Is Rangel and the rest of the Dem's living in the land of Oz?
In fact isn't that who is now prez of the NAACP: America?
10 boberin // Jul 30, 2010 at 6:31 pm
I'll chip in a buck 390. Will that be sufficient?
11 survivalsupplies4u // Jul 30, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I just read on FOX News that the investigative committee recommends a"Slap on the wrist"
Meaning a reprimend only!
12 survivalsupplies4u // Jul 30, 2010 at 6:47 pm
The investigative committee nows recommends a Reprimend", a slap on the wrist!
Their all crooked
13 survivalsupplies4u // Jul 30, 2010 at 7:04 pm
What trial?
The texas Democrat on the committee has said that they recommend a slap on the wrist
The comments on FOX News are things Scrapple won't publish because of the launguage of some of them
14 JamesonLewis3rd // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Incompetent, Irrelevant and Immaterial:
They never asked Rangel what he did with Jimmy Hoffa on this date 35 years ago.
"…..I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed….." ~~ Neil Cavuto on today's show.
"Du-uh." ~~ @JamesonLewis3rd immediately thereafter.
15 SanFranNan // Jul 30, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Why doesn't Chuckie simply resign, and start smoking crack, then he would be a shoe-in for Mayor of Washington, D.C.!
16 Hawkeye_R // Jul 31, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Yet another reason for term limits…
17 ChileSerrano // Jul 31, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Oooooo, I just love those “very sincere promise(s)!”
Like the promise that unemployment wouldn’t go above 8%, for example … and Barack’s promise to go on a line-by-line search-and-destroy mission through the budget, seeking out “wasteful spending!” And Queen Nancy’s promise to run the “most ethical” Congress in history! That one still cracks me up!
Stop it guys! You’re killing me ! ! !
18 JamesonLewis3rd // Aug 1, 2010 at 1:06 am
An article at BigPeace, Covert Influence—Russian Operations Changed America (Part 1), contains a sultry glamor photo of the ideological trend-setter, Vladimir Lenin.
19 SanFranNan // Aug 1, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Thinking the Rangle story would get as much press as the Clinton wedding is just silly!
Chelsea broke with tradition once again, instead of repeating the traditional "I do" she opted for her patented "Arf-arf!"
BTW, with the cost of this event, where are all the liberals that screamed about the cost of Sarah Palin's clothes when she ran for VP?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iseD_XuxU3g
20 AngelaRichter // Aug 1, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Come on! Charlie is just misunderstood. I know I've forgotten entire buildings and yachts when doing my taxes, just like Tim "Turbo-Tax" Geithner. I'm so glad things are looking up for him. This has been a complete waste of time and money… no… wait… crap…
21 JamesonLewis3rd // Aug 2, 2010 at 12:00 am
Rangel, Democrat guru, has consistently reminded us of what is wrong with The USA.
Meanwhile, how many tons of hydrocarbons did the Clinton extravaganza spew into the atmosphere, what with the jet-setters from far and near jeting to and fro like bees?
If BHO were half a man, he would condemn The Clinton Largess from The Oval Office as he donates his entire fortune to the National Debt during Snooki's time slot.
22 camojack // Aug 2, 2010 at 4:24 am
If justice were to be served, "Chuckie" would be serving time.
It'll never happen, of course…
23 onlineanalyst // Aug 2, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Will an upcoming ethics trial for Cholly begin with a stirring rendition of "House on the Rangel"?
24 SanFranNan // Aug 6, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I'm sure Chuck will find a way to RANGLE himself out of this mess.
25 SanFranNan // Aug 11, 2010 at 11:20 am
CharLIE's speech yesterday was written by Obama.
Couldn't you tell?
26 BREAKING: Rangel Deal Restores Ways and Means Chair // Dec 10, 2010 at 2:18 am
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